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Blogging, Generation Y

Top 8 under-appreciated blogs by Gen Y women

posted by Rebecca Thorman  ////  February 26

Note: This post was originally published on my first blog, Modite, and is now archived here.

In no particular order, here’s a list of my favorite blogs by Gen Y women:

1. Dorie Morgan’s Rising Up by Dorie Morgan, @brstngphnx
Dorie weaves small ideas into major themes, and seems to have an outlook that is always a step to the side of my own. Which is exactly why I like reading her.

2. McKinney-Oates Cereal by Marie McKinney-Oates, @mckinneyos
Marie is the new Dooce. Wildly entertaining, transparent and hilarious, she writes about such topics as sex, her cat, the Snuggie, religion, her husband and whatever else crosses her mind. She has a special aptitude for dialogue.

3. Twenty Set by Monica O’Brien, @monicaobrien
I rarely feel the competition I do with other bloggers like I do with Monica because she’s one of the few people who can write about careers in a way that’s not completely boring.

4. Small Hands, Big Ideas by Grace Boyle, @gracekboyle
Grace and I have almost identical situations. I love that she’s also working for a start-up company and is super into social media and the environment. She’s what Gen Y is all about.

5. Intersected by Jamie Varon, @jamievaron
When I first discovered Jamie she had a completely different writing style. Now she writes in the vein of Penelope Trunk – on the edge of topics. But be sure to explore some of her archives too for the really introspective stuff.

6. Smile Like You Mean It by Caitlin McCabe 
Caitlin is a fellow Madisonian and offers sarcastic and irreverent vignettes on life next to hipster finds in art, fashion, design and music videos.

7. Shouting to Quiet the Thunder by Milena Thomas, @MelonCamp
A lot of the times, Milena feels like my blogging sister. I don’t always agree with her, sometimes I don’t even know what she’s talking about (in politics), but I’m always interested to hear her opinion. Exceptionally self-aware, her posts never fail to delight.

8. Quarter-Life Lady by Akirah Wyatt, @quarterlifelady
Akirah’s blog is full of such fun, sincerity and enthusiasm that it’s hard not to get caught up in it all. Alternating between personal stories and smart career advice, Akirah is someone you instantly like.

If you want to re-post this list to your site, please do so and spread the word. Just please be kind and link back to Top 8 Under-Appreciated Blogs by Gen Y Women.

Blogging Female.

Related Posts-
Nine Gen Y blogs to watch in 2009 – by Modite
Under-Appreciated Blog Series – by Chuck Westbrook

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  • http://schiffreport.blogspot.com Jaclyn

    woah Rebecca! You’re awesome with the updates lately… keep it coming. Great list, I think good writing can never be appreciated enough!!

  • http://www.smallhandsbigideas.blogspot.com Grace Boyle

    Rebecca, I feel honored to make the list and I love the women I’m surrounded with as you’ve mentioned them. It really is all about the connections we’re making and the invaluable shared information. If it weren’t for Twitter or blogging, we both wouldn’t know each other, divulged our stories as we’re both ENFP’s and connected. This is an exciting time to be creative.

    Thanks for the link love! I’m sure we will be talking soon ;)

  • http://www.intersectedblog.com Jamie

    I was really touched when I saw myself on this list, Rebecca! It means a lot.

    Thank you for including me and I am definitely going to subscribe to all the others you mentioned (that I’m not already subscribed to, of course).

    Comparing ME to P. Trunk!? Aahhh. I may have blushed. ;-)

  • http://www.dorieannmorgan.com Dorie Morgan

    Thanks for thinking of me. It was just the pick me up I needed this morning.

  • http://passingthru.com/ Betsy Wuebker

    I am having so much fun making my way through your list and subscribing! Thanks for the lift in my reader!

  • http://modite.com/blog Rebecca Thorman

    @ Jaclyn – Agreed! I didn’t include several other great Gen Y women (like yourself) since they appeared on my last list. And I’m shooting for 5 days in a row this week : )

    @ Grace – Exciting time to be creative indeed. It’s been a lot of fun getting to know all the women on the list. I heart blogging.

    @ Jamie – Of course! I love to see your growth, it’s really impressive.

    @ Dorie – I’m glad it helped, I know you’re going through a tough time right now. My thoughts are with you.

    @ Betsy – Fabulous! I’m glad you’re adding them to your reader : ) Thanks for the comment.

  • http://www.bossygirls.blogspot.com Caitlin

    Thanks for thinking of me Rebecca! I can’t wait to check out the others on your list, I am in such good company with these ladies!

    c

  • http://www.quarterlifelady.com Akirah

    Oh my word. Thanks! Making this list is such a blessing. I’m so glad that you would even think of me!

  • http://www.mckinneyoatescereal.wordpress.com Marie

    My year has officially been made, Rebecca. Thank you! I am also loving that I get to add so many new people to the feeder. Always exciting.

  • http://modite.com/blog Rebecca Thorman

    @ Caitlin – Absolutely. I’m glad you like the other women too!

    @ Akirah – Of course, I’ve been reading your blog since you emailed and I really enjoy it.

    @ Marie – It’s great that everyone can find new good bloggers to add to their reader – I’m on a constant search!

  • Allison

    I’m a Gen-Y woman who manages a blog at work, and has a personal blog in the works. Just from glancing through some of these blogs, I think they’re going to be great inspirations to me. Thanks for sharing!

  • http://cassandrajowett.squarespace.com Cassandra Jowett

    Great list! I already follow about half of them, but I’m checking out the others right now.

  • http://themadgrad.com Ashley

    What a great list! Akirah is one of my favorite bloggers and now some others to follow regularly! thanks

  • http://fromthegenyperspective.blogspot.com/ Emily

    Your lists are always great! You make me feel super connected.

  • http://modite.com/blog Rebecca Thorman

    @ Allison – Excellent, please do send me your blog when it’s up and running, would love to take a peek.

    @ Cassandra – Great to hear, I’m glad these women are getting good exposure.

    @ Ashley – I just recently discovered Akriah after she sent me an email, a great find indeed!

    @ Emily – Thanks for the kind words and comment : )

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  • http://thecreativecareer.com Allie Osmar

    I’m surprised I only knew about two of these. I’ve been checking the rest out – thanks for sharing.

  • http://twentyset.com Monica O’Brien

    Thanks for including me. Took me by surprise because I don’t feel under-appreciated or Gen Y, or your competition for that matter (you’re a far more interesting writer than me :) ).

  • http://www.dinkypopsnomore.blogspot.com Brooke

    What an ecclectic list you posted! I will have fun looking through these new-to-me blogs. Thanks!

  • http://plightofthepumpernickel.blogspot.com The Pumpernickel

    These are great sites! Thanks for pointing me their way!

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