Last month Dishing Up Chic reached 2,000 followers. In honor of reaching that milestone, I wanted my readers to get to know me better. I asked for questions that people would like answered on my social media and I am responding to some of them below!
What made you want to get into blogging?
I go into this a little bit on my about me page but, I wanted to share my passions with people. I’ve always loved writing and helping others. In college, I would do my friends’ makeup all the time, and they still come to me for advice on products.
When I started learning to cook, I would post my meals on Facebook, and people would comment asking for the recipe. Like I said I love sharing with people so, I wanted to share on a larger platform.
What is one thing you have learned that has helped make your blog successful in gaining followers?
I try and support other bloggers. I have networked with a few different groups and it really helps to know that we help lift each other up. Other than that, I try to be myself and share what I know and hope people enjoy it.
Who takes your pictures?
Most of the time my boyfriend takes my pictures. He is a really good sport about it haha 🙂
Do you have any pets?
Right now, no. I lost my family pet in March. It was really hard. I would love to adopt another animal, but where I am living currently, doesn’t allow pets. In the meantime, I am volunteering at an animal shelter as a dog walker. It makes me feel good to contribute in the way that I can right now.
What makes you happy?
A lot of things make me happy! Trips to target, reading, country music, being outside, spending time with my family and friends the list goes on!
What do you do for a living?
I work in marketing at an in-house agency that represents nonprofits and associations. I do a lot of social media and content writing. I like that I can work with a lot of different clients.
What’s your biggest pet-peeve?
Loud chewing… the worst!
What’s your zodiac sign?
My birthday is August 1st, which makes me a Leo. I think I fit the Leo traits pretty exact.
I would love to get to know you better! Leave a comment below answering one of the questions listed in this post.
Thanks for reading!
XO- Samantha Leigh
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Congratulations on 2000 followers! I’d love to know a bit more about the dog shelter and the dogs that you are walking if you ever felt like sharing more about them.
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Thank you! Oh yeah if you have any questions let me know. It’s a no-kill shelter. They have dogs and cats. I haven’t volunteered with the cats yet, they have a process where you have to basically get certified to work with the animals, and I have only done that for the dogs so far. They supply the leash and doggie bags, and I can take the dogs out of the kennels for walks. It’s totally on my time which I like. I have to say it is a bit nervewracking getting them in and out of the shelter with all of the other dogs and people that are there.
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Do you have a favourite dog there?
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I have two favorites. I’ve walked them both of them the most. They’re names are black and king. Both are so sweet. I hope they find homes soon.
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awesome post! a lot of my friends are also leos haha
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Leos = great people
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We have several things in common, real cool to virtually meet you!
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Nice to meet you too!
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Hey! We’re the same star sign (Leos are obviously the best!)💁 Loud chewing also drives me mental! So strange we have so much in common 🙂
Great read! And I’ve subbed x
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Thanks! Team Leo!
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Nice to meet you! I’ll answer the question about what got me into blogging as well…I started blogging because I needed an outlet. I wanted to have a greater purpose than the one I had in my day job as an office assistant. It was important to me to help people and to share my story and struggles for our mutual benefit. 😊
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Nice to meet you too! So true, blogging is a great outlet.
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Congratulations 🎉🎊🎈 This is a great way to learn more about you and your passions. I feel your pain on the loss of a pet. I too lost my cat a couple of years ago, and I still cannot summon up the strength to get a new pet. Great idea to volunteer at a shelter though. xx
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Thanks! Sorry for your loss ❤️
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Congratulations on 2000 followers girl! Nice getting to know you a it better 🙂
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Awe congratulations on 2,000 followers! So sorry for the loss of your family pet. So wonderful of you to volunteer to walk dogs!
To answer one of the questions, I have 3 cats! 🙂 it was nice reading about you!
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Thank you so much! 3 cats that’s awesome. I love animals 💜
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glad I came across your blog. I love how blogging has become such a therapeutic outlet for so many people, and that it gives you the ability to share anything from experiences and advice to recipes and anything else under the sun. looking forward to reading more of your stuff!
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Thanks! I will check out your blog as well! Love connecting with fellow bloggers
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