Another series of Lifestyle Bloggers you need to know from Rolling Out.
Site: Veronica UnLeashed
Founder: Veronica Pearman
Since: 2010
Site Personality: A positive platform where I talk about what I’ve learned, and what I cherish about being a sexual woman.
Why is your site important?
It’s about growing [as] a woman. Veronica UnLeashed is my point of view and my experience [with my] sexuality, being a woman and enjoying life with or without a partner.
Is it profitable?
I actually just got my first check for reviewing a software package developed for women. That opportunity came out of the blue! I responded to a post made by a PR firm, and before I knew it, I was sent the software package to try. I am just now learning that there may be opportunities for financial return even though it was not my motivation to start blogging, but it has certainly been a nice perk.
Describe your relationship with your readers?
I get many [notes] via e-mail: “Thank you,” “Wish you were my Mom,” “Wow! I didn’t know that,” “Will you marry me?” “Who do you think you are?” and “You helped me talk to my girlfriend, boyfriend, wife, husband” from both men and women equally.
How do you link to other bloggers and get the word out to others that you have a blog? Is connecting to other bloggers important?
Oh gosh, yes. I have a blog roll that I try to maintain. It’s pretty hard because I’m constantly adding new bloggers to my read list. I like to read what others are saying.
What role does Twitter play in your life? Facebook? LinkedIn? the social utility for me. I try to share my life in pictures, and my comments for anyone who may be interested. I’ve met a load of great people and it makes it easy for readers to send e-mails privately. LinkedIn — I’m listed. [I'm] also trying to get the hang of … FourSquare. I call FourSquare the official “Stalker Enabler!” Ha … gotta love it!
What other social media do you utilize?
MeetUp I use in conjunction with a nonprofit where I sit on the board. It’s been amazing the people that have found us and that are interested in the charity work that we do and then in turn, they become readers of my blog! Too cool!
Do you consider yourself a journalist?
No, I consider myself a journal writer.
What do you do when you are not blogging?
I am a movie addict and a big book reader. My 16-year-old daughter and I spend a lot of time at Blockbuster and Borders. I am heavily involved in a lot of charity work internationally in my home, [the] Dominican Republic and locally here in Atlanta.
Some of your favorite bloggers are …
I love Talking with Tami. I also love Arielle Loren. I really have so many favorites. It’s hard to pick. Go look on my blog roll.
