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February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
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Career, Cubicle Life, On A Personal Note · August 13, 2022

Happy Birthday: The Cubicle Chick Turns 13 Years Old


The Cubicle Chick turns 13 years old today. Come wax nostalgic with me as I reminisce over my decade plus three blogging career.

My “Little Blog That Could” The Cubicle Chick turns 13 years old today!

Back in 2009 while I was at work (in my office and not a cubicle, but I digress), I came up with the idea to start a blog. At first, I was going to call it Brown Skin Spin and I planned to have several of my friends write and create content for it. It was going to be a lifestyle blog for women of color. After that idea sat dormant for a while, I got another idea.

What about a blog that I could update daily that focused on the busy life of a working mom of two? I wouldn’t have to depend on others for the content and it could help me build a personal brand. Hey, maybe I could make enough money to pay for my hosting each month.

Enter TheCubicleChick.com–which I launched on August 13, 2009. The goal then was to try and monetize it by making $100 a month. Yes, that was my goal in the beginning.

Here I am 13 years later, and after six blog redesigns and a few rebranding shifts, I am still The Cubicle Chick and I am still posting content.

The Cubicle Chick turns 13 years old today. Come wax nostalgic with me as I reminisce over my decade plus three blogging career.
Here’s what my blog looked like in 2009.

So much has changed, and yet so much as stayed the same. At its height, my blog made over six figures a year. Because of TheCubicleChick.com, I’ve been featured in a television commercial, appeared on numerous morning shows on local television and in Georgia, traveled far and wide as a blogging ambassador for brands like Toyota, Kia, Southwest Airlines, Amtrak, Verizon, AT&T, Time to Play, Hampton by Hilton, and more.

I’ve been able to do so many things that I never dreamed of and realized my potential in so many ways.

Here are a few tidbits I’d like to share about my blog:

  • My first sponsored blog post was with Walgreens
  • My first ad check from Glam Media was $157.09 in 2010
  • I have over 2,847 published blog posts and counting
  • I’ve changed hosting companies three times in 13 years
  • I’ve been hacked twice
  • When I started my blog, my son was 15 and my daughter was 5. Now they are both 28 and 18
  • I blogged full-time from 2010 to 2018 and had no other job
  • My first mention was on CNN.com regarding the movie ‘The Blind Side’
  • I’ve been featured in Glamour Magazine
  • My first TV appearance was in 2011
  • I shot my first paid TV commercial in 2013
  • I’ve had 125 posts that have gone viral and shut-down my blog because of traffic
  • My blog existed before Instagram, Snapchat, or TikTok
  • The Cubicle Chick was my second blog. The first one was called Make Blog Not War and it was popular as well
  • I was a part of ABC News’ 2012 Election Day coverage
  • Twitter helped grow my blog and still is one of my highest referrers
  • I turned down an appearance on The Anderson Cooper Show and a free trip to NYC (remember that?) because they wanted to have me out there looking crazy

Blogging has changed so much since I began, but alas, I am still here. I’m also still managing to make a nice side income with it as well which is a blessing because it is harder to do so these days.

Happy Blogaversary to me! Here’s to many more!

The Cubicle Chick turns 13 years old today. Come wax nostalgic with me as I reminisce over my decade plus three blogging career.


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Comments

  1. JulieD says

    August 13, 2022 at 1:46 pm

    Happy Blogiversary!! You have accomplished so much!! Congrats!!

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      August 13, 2022 at 2:19 pm

      Thank you! I feel like I am in great company since you also began in 2009. Here’s to 13 more years!

      Reply
  2. Toya Tenice says

    August 14, 2022 at 12:06 pm

    Happy Blogaversary! Wishing you nothing but continued success! ❤❤

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      August 14, 2022 at 11:33 pm

      Thank you so much 🙂

      Reply

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When I was Sweet 16. #tbt #throwbackthursday When I was Sweet 16. #tbt #throwbackthursday
To all the lovers. A little flower arrangement fro To all the lovers. A little flower arrangement from me to you for Love Day. ❤️❤️❤️ #valentines #valentinesday #love
Circa 1981. My snaggletooth era. 😂#TBT Circa 1981. My snaggletooth era. 😂#TBT
We did our best to recreate our onesie moment from We did our best to recreate our onesie moment from 2013. Strike a pose, the remix.
Finally! After a year (or more) we’ve finally be Finally! After a year (or more) we’ve finally been able to get a staycation on the calendar. Having fun with these ladies!
Circa 1990 when I was a sophomore in high school i Circa 1990 when I was a sophomore in high school in Jacksonville, and I had 3 different hairstyles going on at the same time.  #FBF #backintheday
So, I’m doing THING! Join me and the cast of thi So, I’m doing THING! Join me and the cast of this year’s @shesaidstlouis  on Friday, March 10th at The Sheldon. We’ll be sharing our stories monologue style, and it’s going to be a good time. If you’d like to get tickets, hit me up! A portion of the proceeds will go to @rungforwomen. 👍🏾
February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time w Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time with roses and a little Stevie Wonder. I could do this all day! 🌹 #traderjoes #flowers #roses #therapy #selfcare
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