blog muse: in her shoes.
Name: Renae Bluitt/Crush Media/PR Maven
City: Brooklyn, New York
Url: In Her Shoes
Quote to Live By: “Always be a first-rate version of yourself instead of a second-rate version of someone else.”
Certain blogs are a must check out in the GT RSS feeder and In Her Shoes is on that list. If you’ve taken a stab or have thought about taking a stab at creating your own thing its best to arm and align yourself with as much inspiration as humanly possible otherwise you’ll talk yourself out of your own dream. We also share the same pet peeve…
In Her Shoes = women on their grustle (grind/hustle). What inspired you to highlight the journeys of young women in business?
In Her Shoes was created to empower women to be the captain of their own ships by living an entrepreneurial lifestyle. Entrepreneurship is not easy or for the faint of heart so In Her Shoes provides that source of inspiration when the journey of being in business becomes challenging. Sometimes all we need to know is that we’re not alone.
What is In Her Shoes biggest dream?
To be a global movement for progressive women everywhere. As women in America many of us take the freedom that we have to follow our dreams for granted. There are many countries where women’s voices are silenced and go unheard. I’d like to see In Her Shoes become synonymous with female empowerment, inspiration and progression.
In business who is your girl crush?
There are many but I’ll start with the Queen Bee of Media; Oprah. Much respect due. Others: Carol H. Williams and Tyra Banks.
GT: Luv Tyra. I think she’s one of the smartest women in business today.
We are now living in a time where everyone wants to get their shine on. From a Marketing and PR standpoing how can women stand out in a sea of sameness?
Sometimes people think they have to do big things to stand out from the crowd but in my experience I’ve found that the little things we do on a consistent basis are more powerful. I highly recommend that you be yourself; you are the only you that was ever created. Focus on what you can bring to the table that others can’t.
Snap Judgments:
Mac Or PC? Mac. Of Course.
Crossaint or Bagel? Crossaint.
Pet Peeve? Phoniness.
Heels or Flats? Heels.
What can readers expect in 2010 for IHS?
In Her Shoes will be celebrating a year. Next Level: Amazing Guest Bloggers, more giveaways and increased original video content and vlogging. I’m a PR person and naturally more comfortable behind the scenes but may surprise my readers and myself with a few videos.
And lastly if you could have anyone over for a Get Togetha who would they be and what would you serve?
Mrs. Obama; the poster child of beauty, strength & grace. I’d ask her a zillion questions on how she juggles it all while serving her my Trini roots: curry chicken, roti, mango chow and callaloo.
Posted by gt on February 9, 2010
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ashleydior — February 9, 2010 @ 9:39 am
I love this blog. Read it religiously like this one!
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Tonia — February 9, 2010 @ 9:44 am
Exactly what she said!
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First L8dy — February 9, 2010 @ 10:43 am
DITTO! DITTO!
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Cynthia — February 9, 2010 @ 11:24 am
Thanks for featuring Renae & In Her Shoes. Been a loyal reader of her blog since it launched last year…I love it!
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joijoy — February 9, 2010 @ 11:38 am
Great interview! It’s so nice to read about young women entrepreneurs…I love what she’s doing!
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Chai — February 9, 2010 @ 11:46 am
always look to her blog for motivation…!
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Trizonna — February 9, 2010 @ 11:58 am
Beautiful interview…I love this lady and her blog! Inspiration at it’s finest. Thanks to this post I’m thankfully introduced to your blog. You’ve been bookmarked
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Lindsey Lou! — February 9, 2010 @ 12:28 pm
Oh chile….I love her hair, first of all. I just checked out her blog too. Love that even more! I love that she encourages me to be myself. You do see a lot of sameness in the blogosphere and it’s nearly impossible to stand out. But I’ll just keep my nose to the grind until I get what I came for.
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Tina — February 9, 2010 @ 12:49 pm
Love Renae, great interview! Keep it up ladies.
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hiphopmuse — February 9, 2010 @ 1:29 pm
Awesome interview. I’m always looking for inspirational blogs, esp those written by sistas! I’ll def be adding In Her Shoes to my RSS!
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Gem — February 9, 2010 @ 1:57 pm
HER HAIR! *shriek*
Ok, going to check out her blog now.
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Miguel Julio — February 9, 2010 @ 2:45 pm
Outstanding interview….outstanding person. Check out First Lady Michelle Obama on Larry King tonight,
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Yo Daddy — February 9, 2010 @ 2:45 pm
Congrats Na-Booter!
It’s great to be recognized by your peers. Having been Captain of my ship since 83 I know that the feeling you get from being able to Bless others with your Gift is 2nd to none. Continuing to acknowledge HIM as your source and Perseverence does pay off at the end of the day! The Harder you work the luckier you get!…TRUST ME!!!!
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Taylor — February 9, 2010 @ 3:11 pm
Thanks for featuring “In Her Shoes” – I check this blog out daily for the inspiration I need on my entrepreneurial path. Absolutely love it. Let’s continue to support and uplift each other!
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Rob — February 9, 2010 @ 5:26 pm
Great interview Renae! It’s awesome to know that people are following your blog and have come to depend on it for inspiration and empowerment. You’ve always done an amazing job at highlighting women who have decided to take their destinies into their own hands and live out their dreams.
Continue to shine on Ms. Bluitt, it’s only going to get better from here!!
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Ashaki — February 10, 2010 @ 12:10 am
I Love In Her Shoes! It shows just how powerful women are an inspires us all to live our dreams!
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Michelline — February 10, 2010 @ 2:48 am
Renae puts all of her progressive ideas and concepts into motion. There is no time for hesitation for this Wonder Woman. Where’s my ‘love that about her’ button?! I look forward to IHS blossoming into a greater forum than it already is.
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Karen — February 10, 2010 @ 5:33 pm
Interesting interview Renae! Your blog is TIGHT and it reflects the hard work you put into it. You have great hair and I learned a few new things about you. Loves it!
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Naseya — February 11, 2010 @ 1:19 pm
Great interview! Adding her blog to my blogroll ASAP! Thanks for sharing
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royce — February 11, 2010 @ 9:03 pm
Beautiful Renae! I am so proud of you. You’ve been an inspiration to me for 28 years, now the rest of the world will be influenced by your impeccable style, beauty, and grace. Love YOU and congratulations on the success of IHS.
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Renae — February 11, 2010 @ 11:11 pm
Thanks so much for the love, everyone! When I created In Her Shoes I had no idea it would be embraced this way. I truly appreciate your support. Melinda, thanks again for featuring me on your fabulous blog and for being a shining example of excellence in the blogosphere!
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