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A celebration of impactful content creators, entrepreneurs, and change makers.
Letter from the Editor
Whether we like it or not, 2020 was the year of the pivot. Pandemics tend to do that.
This one upended the economy, ignited a protest movement, and reinforced the importance of voting, to say the least. Our homes became makeshift classrooms and offices. Jobs lost. Homes lost. Businesses lost. Lives lost.
Masks remain a must-have accessory, and though a post-pandemic era appears to be on the horizon, planning ahead still feels like a risk. I won’t keep piling on—it’s been a very challenging year.
However, the upside to adversity is that it’s as motivating as it is challenging.
And so, it was inevitable that BlogHer would evolve with the times. Our Voices of the Year initiative is a celebration of women who inspire us to pursue new passions through their game-changing work. I hope you'll enjoy learning about all 100 (!) of them, including our cover star, Ziwe, who is giving late-night television the makeover it needs.
If you've been hesitating to invest in yourself and your dreams, I hope our first digital issue will inspire you to take those first steps.
Free Digital Tools You Didn’t Know You Needed
I always remember one word:
Impact. Knowing my why always helps
re-center and re-invigorate me.
—Ashley Renne, VOTY 100 Eco Impact Warrior Honoree
The Voty 100 Issue
Storytellers
Small Business Owners
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Corinne Foxx on Making Her Own Mark in Hollywood
Creators
Biz Experts
Nikki Reed and the Power of Keeping a Small Business, Small
by NIKKI BROWN
Underrated Funding Options You Should Know About
Innovators
Community Builders
Social Impact Leaders
Eco Impact Warriors
Next Gen Creatives
Wellness champions
by SOPHIA PELOSI
by NIKKI BROWN
An Exclusive Look Inside Jessamyn Stanley’s ‘Yoga of Self-Acceptance’
by NIKKI BROWN
Social impact Leaders
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Innovators
Community Builders
Next Gen Creatives
ZIWE
From "Baited" to late night television, Ziwe is proof that leaning into your niche can pay off.
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Storytellers
Small Business Owners
Creators
Biz Experts
Social impact Leaders
Eco Impact Warriors
Innovators
Community Builders
Next Gen Creatives
Wellness Champions
The Creative Courage of Nicole Beharie
Editorial Director: Nikki Brown
SVP, Live Media & Partnerships: Jennifer Denton
Programming & Talent Manager: Caitlin Corkery
Associate Marketing Manager
& Contributing Writer: Sophia Pelosi
Art Director: Sheila Patel
Senior Graphic Designer: Marielle Verni
Production Designer: Lucy Quintanilla
VP, Video: Reshma Gopaldas
Ziwe Photo Credit: Myles Loftin, SHOWTIME
SHE Media will be celebrating Voices of the Year (VOTY) all year long!
VOTY Spotlight will continue to amplify the voices of Creators providing meaningful impact in our industry! Details will be announced soon on BlogHer.com.
Corinne Foxx on Making Her Own Mark in Hollywood
The Creative Courage of Nicole Beharie
Wellness Champions
An Exclusive Look Inside Jessamyn Stanley’s ‘Yoga of Self-Acceptance’
Free Digital Tools You Didn’t Know You Needed
Nikki Reed and the Power of Keeping a Small Business, Small
Underrated Funding Options You Should Know About
READ MORE
NIKKI BROWN