I asked each of my featured creators to answer a few questions for me. Check out Samantha's answers below before heading over to SmackOfFlavor.com to get "Recipes without fluff but with plenty of cheese." Sounds like my kind of food!

I love being able to talk to people about food. Cooking is such a passion of mine, and I love sharing it with others. ​

I hope people will see my authenticity. I don't want to bombard them with fluff recipes or fad concepts but really help people cook better. You learn to cook with concepts as much as recipes. ​

I love the blog posts as much as the recipes. Lately I've been doing a meal prep blog series and I love getting feed back from readers. It's great to see I can help people eat healthier and cook more at home. ​

I learned a lot about food photography from Joanie Simon at the Bite Shop on YouTube. Her videos helped me take my photos to the next level and I'm constantly learning from her expertise. Also for cooks I love Alex Guarnaschelli. Her food always looks amazing and she's such a fierce competitor. She's an inspiration as a woman and as a cook. ​

Samantha, Smack of Flavor | www.SmackOfFlavor.com
Twitter | @SmackOfFlavor
Instagram | @SmackOfFlavor
Facebook | @SmackOfFlavor
Pinterest | @SmackOfFlavor

Welcome to the 14 Days of Love series! Each day, I will be sharing the answers that were given to me by 14 content creators that I connected with on social media.

Today is Day 13, and our feature is Jessica. Her tagline is "sorting life's issues with Jess," so she does cover a variety of life-related topics. Here's more about Jessica:

Also, shameless plug, but I was featured in one of Jessica's recent posts. You can read my love story called "How I Fell in Love with the Trombone Player in the Second Seat from the Right" on her blog! I asked each of my featured creators to answer a few questions for me. Check out Jessica's answers below and head on over to her blog at www.LoveInJune16.wordpress.com to show her some love!

What I love the most is that I can express how I feel and what I want when and how I want. I enjoy feedback, as well and connecting with other like-minded people. ​

So far, I have covered some depression, podcast reviews, goals. I do like photos and challenge as well. I have started a series this month called #lovestory and I have really enjoyed reading and commenting on all of my guest bloggers I am getting. I could see me doing many more in the future! ​

 Oh no! This is hard! Honestly, I don’t think I have anyone that I don’t look up to in some way.  The main inspiration for me is making my goal and then achieving it. ​

Jessica Renfro | www.LoveInJune16.wordpress.com
Twitter | @jrenfro99
​Instagram | @LoveInJune16

Welcome to the 14 Days of Love series! Each day, I will be sharing the answers that were given to me by 14 content creators that I connected with on social media.

Today is Day 12, and our feature is Kaddie from Gratisoul. Her blog is largely aimed at the holistic side of life. Categories on Kaddie's blog include age, comparison, confusion, expectation, happy, and much more. Here's more about Kaddie:

I asked each of my featured creators to answer a few questions for me. Please be sure to check out Kaddie's answers below before you head over to www.Gratisoul.com to feed your soul and show Kaddie some LOVE!

​Firstly, I love the name of my blog,.I had a hard time ruminating about some unique names and ultimately landed upon this name. Secondly, I love the theme of my blog. It reflects my true personality and what I preach #PositiveVibes. It’s something that everybody can relate to irrespective of their age bracket.

I guess after visiting my website, I would want people to definitely feel those optimistic vibes resonating around themselves and would think that this is their story too, and hopefully they’ll try to change their perspective towards seeing things around them differently which they previously never discerned and then they’ll also become a ‘#Gratisoul.’

​My blog covers topics related to positivity, motivation, inspiration, self-care, and self-love. These topics are close to my heart, and I know they are pretty conventional but still, people don’t preach what they say. I’d like to change the perspective of people via my blog posts and hopefully one day I’ll have an incalculable community of Gratisouls. 

I draw inspiration from life, from my family, from my friends, from day-to-day situations that life brings up and how to tackle that obstacle. It gives me the inspiration to motivate myself and bring a positive change in myself daily. Since I get inspired by life, I love every bit of it. I love it how life inspires me to get up every morning and enables me to bring a change in myself and also amongst others around me. 

​Once you visit my website, you’ll feel that it’s very relatable and when you leave, you’ll definitely leave with a changed perspective, free mind, and want to come back again for something new! And since you’re already going to visit my website, you have started your journey of becoming a Gratisoul! Congratulations!! Let’s stick together and become an incalculable community of Gratisouls. Until then as I always say, live positively and happily! XOXO

Kaddie from Gratisoul | www.Gratisoul.com
Twitter | @Gratisoul1
Instagram | @Gratisoul1
Facebook | @Gratisoul
Pinterest | @Gratisoul

Welcome to the 14 Days of Love series! Each day, I will be sharing the answers that were given to me by 14 content creators that I connected with on social media.

Today is Day 11, and our feature is Lauren. She focuses her blog on Disney topics, advice, financial tips, and more. Here's more about Lauren:

I asked each of my featured creators to answer a few questions for me. Check out Lauren's answers below and head on over to www.LaurenyLoves.co.uk to show her some LOVE!

My only piece of advice would be just keep doing what your doing, in a world where it’s so easy to compare yourself to others keep in mind that life on social media is heavily editing and it’s perfectly fine and normal if your life doesn’t look like the edited version of someone else’s!

Laureny Loves | www.LaurenyLoves.co.uk
Twitter | @LaurenyCaton
Instagram | @laureny.c
YouTube | Josh & Lauren's WanderWorks

Welcome to the 14 Days of Love series! Each day, I will be sharing the answers that were given to me by 14 content creators that I connected with on social media.

Today is Day 10, and our feature is Lornett B. Vestal from the Evolving Man Project blog. He is a social critic, educator, activist, writer, adventurer, artist, veteran, and Social Worker from Georgia. Here's a bit more about him:

I asked each of my featured creators to answer a few questions for me. Check out Lornett's answers below and head on over to his blog, the Evolving Man Project, at www.LornettVestal.wordpress.com to show him some LOVE!

I love the fact that I'm able to discuss and explore topics near and dear to my heart and share them with the world. ​

I think my biggest inspiration for the Evolving Man Project has been my wife. She challenged me to start this blog and is my chief editor, too. I'd say my second inspiration is Malcolm X. He was a controversial and misunderstood historical figure. Whether you agree with the man or not, his passion for justice uplifted an entire generation. It also made Dr. King a better leader because he had a person to challenge his vision. Ironically, despite their differences, towards the end of their respective lives they saw their philosophies aligning. ​

Finally, my advice to others who have creative channels is not to be afraid. You'll have people who might criticize and dislike your content but what you create should be just for you. If you have a zeal and passion for your creative pursuits, then you'll gain a following. Also, just do it! ​

Lornett B. Vestal | www.lornettvestal.wordpress.com
Twitter | @EvolvingManLBV

Head over to the blog and read some of his content!

Welcome back again to the 14 Days of Love series. Each day, I will be sharing the answers that were given to me by 14 content creators that I connected with on social media.

​Today is Day 9, and our feature is Duncan, a mental health and lifestyle blogger from Scotland! Here's more about him:

I asked each of my featured creators to answer a few questions for me. Check out Duncan's answers below and head on over to his blog, www.TalesOfABeardedMan.wordpress.com to show him some LOVE!

I love the rawness of it. I love that I can be myself. I love that people can see my content and give me their thoughts, support or even criticisms. ​

I hope that people will know me as a genuine person, who just wants to share his story. I hope that people will know me as an advocate for better mental health and somebody who is fighting the stigma surrounding mental health, especially in men. ​

My main inspiration for starting my blog is @Blogabtnothing1, Charlene McElhinney. She encouraged me to start writing and her own blog is so raw. My current inspiration is @ItsNicoleCarman, Nicole Carman. She has started the #MHAP (Mental Health Awareness Project) which I am trying to support every single day! ​​

Duncan | www.TalesOfABeardedMan.wordpress.com
Instagram | @TalesOfABeardedMan
Twitter | @TalesOfABeard

Also, keep an eye out for a YouTube channel from this creator!

Welcome to the 14 Days of Love series! Each day, I will be sharing the answers that were given to me by 14 content creators that I connected with on social media.

Today is Day 8, and our feature is Jo-Anne Kazibwe. Jo-Anne is a blogger based in England who typically blogs on the topics of style, advice, life, and travel. Here's a bit more about her:

I asked each of my featured creators to answer a few questions for me. Check out Jo-Anne's answers below and head on over to her blog, www.JoKazibwe.co.uk, to read, comment, and show some love!

Being real and down to earth. So many these days (not all) put on a pretense just to get followers and people to like them. I would love to people to know me for being someone who is unapologetically myself, who shows the reality of life and not just glam it up to make it look like I am living a kind of life I’m not. I feel like showing what life is really about and keeping this real is so important. ​​

Jo-Anne Kazibwe | www.JoKazibwe.co.uk
Instagram | @JoKazibwe
Twitter | @Jo_Kazibwe
Pinterest | www.Pinterest.co.uk/JoKazibwe
BlogLovin | @JoKazibwe

Welcome to the 14 Days of Love series! Each day, I will be sharing the answers that were given to me by 14 content creators that I connected with on social media.

Today is Day 7, and our feature is Lois. Lois is a mental health, travel, and empowerment blogger! Here's more about Lois:

I asked each of my featured creators to answer a few questions for me. Check out Lois' answers below and head on over to www.AuburnRoe.com and show Lois some LOVE!

To me, there’s not much better than blogging about travelling - exploring different corners of the earth and inspiring others to do the same. But I guess something that could come close to it is writing about my self-development journey and using what I learn to help others that may be going through similar situations. ​

Lois | www.AuburnRoe.com
Instagram | @AuburnRoe
Twitter | @AuburnRoe

Welcome to the 14 Days of Love series! Each day, I will be sharing the answers that were given to me by 14 content creators that I connected with on social media.

Today is Day 6, and our feature is Mich Joseph. Mich is a life, style, travel, food, and beauty blogger with a degree in Publishing, Journalism, and Media. Here's a bit more about . Mich and her blog:

I asked each of my featured creators to answer a few questions for me. Check out Mich's answers below and head on over her blog, MichJoseph.com, and show her some love this February!

Mich Joseph | www.MichJoseph.com
Instagram | @mich.joseph
Twitter | @MichJoseph24

Welcome to the 14 Days of Love series! Each day, I will be sharing the answers that were given to me by 14 content creators that I connected with on social media.


Today is Day 5, and our feature is Rachyreviews. She is a blogger and YouTuber specializing in beauty and lifestyle. Here's a bit more about Rachyreviews:

I asked each of my featured creators to answer a few questions for me. Check out Rachyreviews'  answers below and check out her videos at YouTube.com/c/RachyReviews or read some of her posts at www.RachyReviews.com!

I love how it allows me to embrace the quirky person I am thorough my love of tutorials, videos, and general chit-chat. Also, by communicating with so many like-minded individuals, I can share my love and passion for all things creative and innovative. It's a huge extension of myself which exceeds limitations. 

I have been so privileged to have worked with so many brands and partnerships, the world really is OUR oyster and the only limits are your imagination. I am totally proud to be a part of the whole experience in an ever-changing world, so the impossible soon can become possible.

I hope people will come for the tutorials/chat, but stay for the personality. As let it be said that my videos will always contain an element of art with a slight (I mean HUGE) quirky/innovative persona.

I am quite happy to delve into just about anything, and I'm not afraid to try new things. That being said, my niche is across beauty and lifestyle.

I'm completely biased by saying this, but I really enjoyed my latest post where I talk about my goals and resolutions for the year 2019. I wasn't afraid to be totally honest within that post (which you'll see) and the freedom to do so felt great. I got a lot of positive feedback and the comments were amazing! I really believe that the post could help others, which is the main reason why I started writing in the first place.

I have so many inspirational people of whom I am in awe of (Mykie, Jamie Geneive, Helen Anderson, and Katie Snooks) and the simple reason as to why is: Because they aren't afraid to be themselves. Every video and every post is genuine, there is not even the slightest hint of falseness about them and they do not give a damn how it impacts their social count. But all their followers are genuine and real and there for them.

Be yourself (I know I may sound like a broken record), but it's true. Everyone has had enough of "copycats," they just want to see you and what you're about. It's OK to be inspired by others. Who isn't? They're the major reason we're here in the first place. But if you promote the things in which you are genuinely passionate about the, well, it shows. Invest the time and quality ALWAYS over quantity.  You'll soon build your followers because people will come to see you for you!

RachyReviews | www.YouTube.com/c/RachyReviews and www.RachyReviews.com
Instagram | @RachyReviews
Twitter | @RachyReviews