Welcome to my new website and blog. This is a new journey for me that has been in the works for more than a year. In January 2023, I published my first book: Embracing My Black Natural Hair: A Guide from a Former TV Reporter Who Went Natural.
I was a bit afraid to step out and publish a book because so many people who have written books, I felt were so much more qualified and more knowledgeable than I was in the area of writing and publishing. But after I wrote it I realized there were a lot of people who wanted to read what I had to say. And so many more Black women resonated with my story.
This blog will include my own personal insights on what is going on in the world of news and in my personal journey in writing, publishing, and marketing the books and products produced by me, Esther Dillard.
In the past year I have found creating items and coming up with ideas often is not my biggest challenge. It’s the marketing and understanding how best to do it. Social media is probably my biggest challenge. And of course staying consistent in providing a steady stream of content.
These days AI has been a Godsend for most who are trying to stay consistent. And I know I will be utilizing it for providing my insights on a regular basis. Without it likely, I would not have gotten to where I am right now with this website, my YouTube Channel, and social media channels.
Feel free to share any comments or questions. I will do my best to respond quickly.
Glad to have this first blog entry in the books with the hope of making at least 50 entries by the end of this year.