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03/31/2022

Remarkable Voices returns with a new class of extraordinary BIPOC creators in food, travel, and finance

Remarkable Voices returns with a new class of extraordinary BIPOC creators in food, travel, and finance

This March, Remarkable Voices returns for its third edition: welcoming a new class of twelve extraordinary BIPOC creators specializing in food, travel, finance, and lifestyle content. Over the next eight weeks, these creators will take part in workshops, intensives, and personal office hours with ou...

03/31/2022

We're so excited that you've joined our latest group of Remarkable Voices creators, Gabby!

12/08/2021

The inevitable end of the line for third-party cookies offers publishers a golden opportunity to take advantage of their first-party data, according to Alysia Borsa, president of digital at Meredith Corp.

Our full interview with Alysia: https://webwideopen.com/publishers-must-work-together-to-build-a-better-ecosystem/

11/30/2021

"When the national shutdown occurred in early March of 2020, teachers were reaching out to me almost every hour
asking for my permission to send my tutorials home to their students, which I was only too happy to do. Being able to support those dedicated teachers who did not want their students to lose art, on top of everything else, was one of the most rewarding experiences I've ever had."

More on Kathy's story, her site Art Projects for Kids, and our mission behind supporting publishers like her through #webwideopen: https://webwideopen.com/stories/meet-kathy-barbro/

11/18/2021

We've loved getting to know the fall 2021 Remarkable Voices class, and we hope you have too! For our final class member highlight, meet Nzinga Young: a Brooklyn-based vegan influencer who works to create a positive and collaborative online space.

As a born and raised vegetarian and 6 year vegan, her platform allows current and aspiring vegans to share tips, ask questions, and openly discuss topics without fear of judgment. Nzinga spent years working for various Animal Rights nonprofits and speaking on vegan issues.

Art by Nichole Washington

11/17/2021

Meet Kimberly Smith — Indigenous activist, organizer, and citizen scientist from the Diné Nation, and member of the fall 2021 Remarkable Voices class!

Kimberly advocates for environmental justice, food sovereignty, permaculture, art expansion, and Indigenous knowledge. She is the Founder of Indigenous Goddess Gang, an Indigenous-led community and online feminist magazine. Kim and the IGG collective are curating a digital space to reclaim traditional and healing knowledge from an Indigenous feminist lens.

Art by Nichole Washington

11/16/2021

Up next on our highlights of the fall 2021 Remarkable Voices class: meet Renee "Renz" Robley — founder of Homemadezagat

Renee is a South Florida-based food blogger and her site showcases authentic Afro-Caribbean cuisine. She wants to use her platform to not only feature food but also to highlight the knowledge and traditions of her community. ❤️

Art by Nichole Washington

11/15/2021

"Advertising creates passive income and enables us to focus on what matters most: providing our audience with the best and most accurate content."

Find out how Tom and his team at Pack Hacker are making travel more accessible, and how advertising on the open web supports their mission. #webwideopen 👉 https://webwideopen.com/stories/meet-tom-wahlin/

11/12/2021

Meet Marta Rivera Diaz — a formally trained chef with more than 25 years of cooking and baking experience, and a member of the fall 2021 Remarkable Voices class!

Marta created Sense & Edibility to encourage advanced and novice cooks alike to explore and succeed at executing culinary fundamentals and techniques never before explained to them. Keen to stay on the cutting edge of innovative dishes and techniques, Marta melds her multi-cultural background and extensive travel history into creative recipes that inspire others. She is the proud wife of a retired U.S. Army soldier and mother of 16-year-old twins.

Art by Nichole Washington

11/11/2021

In the first of a two-part interview, we spoke with Vice President of Growth for The Clorox Company, Vivian Chang, about how Clorox evaluates where to spend its advertising dollars and where it finds its audiences 👉 https://webwideopen.com/cloroxs-vivian-chang-walled-gardens-have-leverage-so-long-as-they-have-audiences/ #webwideopen

11/10/2021

Meet Liz and Kristen

For Liz and Kristen, authenticity is one of the biggest factors that led to the success of their site. Their readers know that Cool Mom Picks is a trusted source for advice — which has led to over 15 years of helping parents find support through the open web.

More on their story and #webwideopen 👇

https://webwideopen.com/stories/meet-liz-and-kristen-cool-mom-picks/

11/08/2021

For our next Remarkable Voices feature, we'd like you to meet Aileen Luib — founder of the lifestyle, fashion, and beauty blog THE BALLER ON A BUDGET, which was created to help millennial women become more money savvy without depriving themselves of the many luxuries the modern-day young adult desires. ✨

Her philosophy that no one should have to compromise in order to create their dream life has reached over 1.2 million people online. She has been featured on Wall Street Journal, Vox, Bloomberg Tax, and more!

Art by Nichole Washington

11/03/2021

Meet Nitika Chopra — founder and CEO of Chronicon and member of the fall 2021 Remarkable Voices class!

Chronicon is a platform and community dedicated to elevating the lives of those living with a chronic illness. As the host of "The Point of Pain" podcast and the talk show "Naturally Beautiful" which aired worldwide on TV, Nitika is committed to breaking the cycle of isolation that comes from being chronically ill and is focusing on increasing their visibility. ❤️

Art by Nichole Washington

10/28/2021

Meet Eugene

Putting a spotlight on ordinary people doing extraordinary things is the best part of Eugene's job.

The mission at My Modern Met is to promote a positive creative culture by spotlighting the very best of humanity and focusing on what guides his team in creating their content.

Learn more about Eugene, and other creators who make the open web such an amazing environment for discovery. #webwideopen

https://webwideopen.com/stories/meet-eugene-kim-my-modern-met/

10/26/2021

"Advertising is a big part of our revenue stream and it's really amazing. We get to create fun content and AdThrive takes care of the rest in regards to advertising. It's a really sweet deal."

For our next #webwideopen feature, meet the couple behind White On Rice Couple — Todd & Diane Porter!

https://webwideopen.com/stories/meet-todd-and-diane-porter/

10/25/2021

Get to know Tinger Hseih — a member of CafeMedia's fall 2021 Remarkable Voices class!

Tinger is an entrepreneur with the travel and food blog Dash Of Ting, which brings cultures together through food. In addition to her work as a content creator, host, and influencer, Tinger is also the founder of the marketing consultancy Dash of Media, specializing in influencer marketing.

Meet the rest of the fall 2021 class 👉 https://www.remarkable-voices.com/fall2021

Art by Nichole Washington

10/21/2021

Lisa has helped over 16 million parents through her site Don't IEP Alone: A Day In Our Shoes .com — changing outcomes of disabled children by giving families the tools and knowledge they need to be better advocates.

The story of her site, and how the income she earns from advertising supports her business 👇 #webwideopen

https://webwideopen.com/stories/meet-lisa/

10/20/2021

How does Jana Meron, Senior Vice President of Programmatic and Data Strategy at Insider Inc. think our industry should prepare for the cookieless future? "We collectively need to find a way to educate the consumer about the value exchange they're participating in and make it clear to them that free content doesn't exist and never has." #webwideopen

https://webwideopen.com/publishers-secret-weapon-they-understand-what-readers-want/

10/19/2021

Meet Kendra Barnes — a full-time real estate investor, founder of The Key Resource, and a member of the fall 2021 Remarkable Voices class! ✨

Her real estate investments afforded her the ability to retire from the 9-5 life at the age of 32. She created The Key Resource to inspire, empower and educate people about the power of homeownership and real estate investment.

Art by Nichole Washington

10/14/2021

Meet Melissa

Melissa Griffiths (owner of Bless This Mess) says the best part of being a small business owner is showing her kids that the sky's the limit when it comes to dreaming about their own future.

The open web has enabled Melissa and entrepreneurs like her to support their families by sharing their knowledge and creativity. More on her story and #webwideopen 👇

https://webwideopen.com/stories/bless-the-mess/

10/13/2021

"Creating my own site provided a home for similar-minded teachers to find help, ideas, and encouragement."

Meet AdThrive publisher, Leslie Simpson, and find out how the open web and advertising helps fund her mission to connect with teachers through KindergartenWorks #webwideopen

https://webwideopen.com/stories/meet-leslie/

10/07/2021

Meet Toni

Toni's business was born from her desire to build community around her craft. Using the open web, she's grown TL Yarn Crafts into an educational hub for creators of all skill levels. 🧶

More on Toni's inspiring journey and how you can help keep the #webwideopen 👇

https://webwideopen.com/stories/meet-toni-lipsey/

09/30/2021

When Brett Lindenberg couldn't find many resources online on how to start a food truck business in 2013, he began publishing step-by-step guides to help small business owners. Today, Food Truck Empire has been featured on CNBC.com, Entrepreneur Magazine, and The Washington Post as an industry leader on the subject of starting a food truck business.

More on Brett's inspiring story and how advertising played a part in his journey 👇 #webwideopen

https://webwideopen.com/stories/meet-brett-2/