• Home
  • About
  • Wedding
  • Customized Skincare Consult
  • Media Kit
  • Contact
  • Search
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • Bloglovin
  • Email

Her Heartland Soul

Lovely Midwestern Living

Search Her Heartland Soul

  • Style
  • Food
  • Travel
  • Day To Day
  • Fitness
  • Omaha
  • Partnerships
  • Milestones

A little life update

October 18, 2021 45 Comments

Girl writing with coffee - life updates - Her Heartland Soul

I love this space. I created it 10 years ago when I was in college hoping to learn more about social media and eventually secure a marketing job post-graduation.

Through this blog I have been introduced to some of my best friends, learned how to negotiate contracts and work with big brands on a myriad of marketing deliverables, traveled the world, and discovered a passion within myself for connecting people through storytelling.

This space has evolved a lot since I first started, as both blogging and myself have grown and changed.

When I first started it wasn’t uncommon for me to blog five times a week. Heck, sometimes I was blogging twice a day! (21 year old Erin had a lot of free time. šŸ˜‰ )

As I’ve grown in my career and find myself in a stage of life where I have more commitments and responsibilities than ever, my blogging cadence has adjusted and I now shoot for posting once a week.

You may have noticed its been a while since that’s happened. In fact, this entire summer, I didn’t blog once.

I wanted to let you know that while I have been silent this summer, I’m not going anywhere.Ā I love this blog. It’s a part of me. But I needed to take some time for myself.

After a year of hunkering down at home and saying no to truly everything to stay safe, Josh and I got vaccinated and I started saying yes again.

We took four roadtrips this summer. I saw family. I hung out with friends every chance I could. I joined new clubs and organizations. I spent entire days at the pool. We got a dog!

My mental health needed this. My calendar has never been so full and my heart so happy.

Those who follow me on InstagramĀ know that right before the pandemic started my company announced it was being acquired. I was nervous with what this meant for my future and my career prospects.

I took a job with the company that acquired mine that was very similar to my old one. But I quickly realized it was not the right fit for me. So in the midst of a whirlwind of a summer I also started job hunting.

Thankfully I ended up finding an incredible role at a dream company. And weirdly, it wouldn’t have been an option had the Pandemic not permanently opened up work from anywhere roles. It shows there really are upsides to every hardship we experience.

I’ve transitioned from the financial services world to technology. I love it so much. It lights me up inside and makes me excited to go (virtually!) to work every day.

So here I am. New lease on life, new job, new dog, and new blog posts coming your way soon. Pinky promise.

Thanks for sticking with me. And for helping make this little corner of the internet what it is today.

A few life updates
Click To Tweet

Questions of the Day: How are you doing? How has life changed for you in the last year? Any big news to share?

Comments

  1. Andrea Padilla-Rosas says

    October 18, 2021 at 11:04 am

    Yay! Congrats on the new job!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      October 20, 2021 at 10:45 pm

      Thanks lady!!

      Reply
  2. Kaybee Lives says

    October 18, 2021 at 3:23 pm

    Yay! I am excited for the new job and the travels that you did this summer! Thanks for sharing this update with us!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      October 20, 2021 at 10:45 pm

      Aww thanks for stopping by and reading Kaybee. It means a lot!

      Reply
  3. Leanne Wong says

    October 18, 2021 at 4:22 pm

    Congratulations on the new direction your life is taking. I’m very glad that you’ll be continuing the blog.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      October 20, 2021 at 10:45 pm

      Thanks Leanne! Me too!

      Reply
  4. Whitney Sandusky Hoskins says

    October 18, 2021 at 5:48 pm

    I was excited to see your post and looking forward to more to come!

    This past year has provided a lot of reflection for my life and was definitely much needed!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      October 20, 2021 at 10:45 pm

      Thanks so much Whitney! I’m so excited to read your blog! And agreed on reflection being such an important part of this past year.

      Reply
  5. Heather says

    October 18, 2021 at 6:24 pm

    Congratulations on your new job. I’ve started two different jobs since the pandemic that I never would’ve though to consider before covid.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      October 20, 2021 at 10:42 pm

      Thanks Heather! I hope you’re loving your new jobs!

      Reply
  6. Stephanie says

    October 18, 2021 at 8:30 pm

    We did a lot of traveling this summer, too, but mostly on planes since we went all over the country. Congrats on over a decade of blogging and the new job.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      October 20, 2021 at 10:41 pm

      Aww thank you Stephanie! I’m so glad you were able to travel and have fun this summer!

      Reply
  7. Lauren says

    October 18, 2021 at 10:29 pm

    Thrilled that you’re back and that the last few months have been so positive! I can’t wait to see Penny content on here!!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      October 20, 2021 at 10:41 pm

      Thanks lady!! I really need to share the 10 million photos of Penny I’ve been taking!

      Reply
  8. Kathreece says

    October 18, 2021 at 10:58 pm

    Congratulations for having the courage to venture in a whole new direction! I am sincerely happy and proud of you!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      October 20, 2021 at 10:40 pm

      Aww thank you so much!!

      Reply
  9. Ashley t says

    October 18, 2021 at 11:30 pm

    Congratulations on your new job. New beginnings can be so exciting.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      October 20, 2021 at 10:40 pm

      They really are!!

      Reply
  10. Cristina Petrini says

    October 19, 2021 at 3:11 am

    Comparing and reading about your goals and events is a good way to put yourself in perspective and reflect.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      October 20, 2021 at 10:40 pm

      Thanks Cristina! I agree!

      Reply
  11. Talya Stone says

    October 19, 2021 at 5:44 am

    Congrats on the new job. It’s so nice to be able to start saying yes again isn’t it?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      October 20, 2021 at 10:40 pm

      YES! I love saying yes!

      Reply
  12. Edgar says

    October 19, 2021 at 7:05 am

    I am doing fine. A lot has happened but re-uniting with my best friend from 24 years ago is my best moment this year.

    It’s good to know you are back. I have missed you all this while!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      October 20, 2021 at 10:39 pm

      Aww thank you Edgar! And I’m so glad you were able to reunite with one of your closest friends!

      Reply
  13. Gervin Khan says

    October 19, 2021 at 9:23 am

    I am glad that you are back and congratulations on your new job. I feel so excited to read your next post.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      October 20, 2021 at 10:38 pm

      Aww thanks Gervin! I’m excited to write it!

      Reply
  14. Marysa says

    October 19, 2021 at 10:29 am

    It sounds like you have had a lot of big changes going on. You’ll have to keep us posted!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      October 20, 2021 at 10:38 pm

      Will do Marysa! It has been quite the adventure!

      Reply
  15. Nyxie says

    October 19, 2021 at 1:14 pm

    It’s great to know you’ve found something that sets your soul alight! It’s so important to step outside our own comfort zones to seek things more in line with our own values.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      October 20, 2021 at 10:37 pm

      100% agree!

      Reply
  16. Beth Pierce says

    October 19, 2021 at 6:19 pm

    Thanks for sharing your journey. A lot of things have changed in blogging. I too have been blogging for a while now and yes, it was common to blog 5 times a week back then

    Reply
    • Erin says

      October 20, 2021 at 10:37 pm

      I don’t know how I wasn’t exhausted! Haha

      Reply
  17. Brianne says

    October 19, 2021 at 6:21 pm

    I am happy you found your dream company. I hope the transition and changes go smooth

    Reply
    • Erin says

      October 20, 2021 at 10:35 pm

      Thanks so much Brianne! I love it!

      Reply
  18. Colleen says

    October 19, 2021 at 6:22 pm

    Looks like a big change is coming up for you. I hope everything goes well with your new job

    Reply
    • Erin says

      October 20, 2021 at 10:34 pm

      Thanks so much Colleen! I’m loving it!

      Reply
  19. Elizabeth O says

    October 19, 2021 at 6:23 pm

    The new beginnings are exciting. I just started blogging and I have been reading your blogs. I think it`s important to take a break too

    Reply
    • Erin says

      October 20, 2021 at 10:27 pm

      Ahh good luck on blogging lady!! So excited for you!

      Reply
  20. Elise Ho says

    October 20, 2021 at 1:22 am

    Finding your passion is the foundation of living your best life. In this we can always find joy.

    Fir me, this last year has been rough. However, I’m coming out on the other side.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      October 20, 2021 at 10:26 pm

      I’m so glad things are starting to get better for you Elise! Sending good thoughts your way!

      Reply
  21. Francis says

    October 20, 2021 at 5:20 am

    Good job, congrats on finding your new passion. Storytelling is amazing.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      October 20, 2021 at 10:25 pm

      It really is amazing. Thank you!

      Reply
  22. Emily Michelle Fata says

    October 20, 2021 at 12:22 pm

    Amazing to see how your journey has shifted! So happy you’re living as the best version of yourself right now. šŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Erin says

      October 20, 2021 at 10:23 pm

      Thank you Emily! It feels good! šŸ˜€

      Reply
  23. Rosey says

    October 21, 2021 at 4:05 am

    I’m happy you found a job you like even more than your old one. Sometimes life does have a way of delivering the best surprises.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

 

Hello! My name is Erin and I’m a 30-something marketing professional living in Omaha, Nebraska. I love good food, clean skincare, traveling the world, and making the most out of every day. Welcome to Her Heartland Soul!

Join my cleaner beauty email list!

āœ”ļø Learn why clean beauty matters
āœ”ļø Get access to a 1,700+ member Facebook clean beauty group
āœ”ļø Stay up-to-date on the best sales and deals

Sign up to get started:

Connect

instagram_bfacebook_btwitter_bpinterest_b rss_b

Contact me at [email protected].
I would love to hear from you!

  • Search

  • Archives

Copyright Ā© Her Heartland Soul 2021 | Designed by Murnan Creative.
Privacy Policy