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Contact: doriemorgan [at] gmail.com
Twitter: @brstngphnx
Websites: http://www.dorieannmorgan.com/
Career: Document Control Specialist for a small pharmaceutical R&D/Contract Manufacturer/Consulting company
Passions: “I am passionate about life in the suburbs becoming something other than a wasteland. I am passionate about community – not keeping up with the Jones’ but creating small business and organizations that add value to a community of people.”

Growing up, my Dad constantly told me to never get married before I was 30.  In fact, my Dad suggests to never get married at all and have lots and lots of women… hahaha.  So because of this type of up-bringing, I really don’t understand the mentality of people who get married in their early 20’s.

I’m so glad that I was able to chat with Dorie Morgan because she gave me such a real, honest, and open look at the world of a happily married 20 something.  In fact, her view on life is a stark contrast to mine: she feels love is a choice, she got married to her husband without even going out on a first date, and she separates work and life.  Nevertheless, she is an amazing person who has such a big heart.

Throughout our interview, you’ll find out about Dorie’s entrepreneurial aspirations and how she hopes to help out her suburbian community.  She has big plans for 2009, and I wish her the best of luck.

Enjoy the interview!

Conversation Breakdown:

1:14 - How did your blogging career start?

Dorie started blogging in 2002, where she wrote a lot about her college experiences, including a lot of BUI (Blogging Under the Influence) posts.

Man… I have done some drunk dialing in my day.  I can’t imagine what kids do nowadays: Drunk Tweeting!

2:35 - What has been the favorite post that you have written?

Craving Community

2:54 - What inspired you to write Craving Community?

Dorie loves the receiving aspect of community.  She loves building upon relationships and interacting with other people.  However, there are times when she just doesn’t want to be a part of the community.  Sometimes she just wants to relax and get away from things.

3:54 - How to you keep your work and life balanced?

Dorie blogs at 5am.  It frees up her day and allows her to focus on her full-time during the day and focus on her husband in the evening.

5:00 - Does your husband have a blog?

No, but he does comment as his alter-ego.

5:47 - Are you feeling the stress from the economy and the housing market since you recently bought a house last year?

Dorie and her husband were extremely smart when purchasing their house.  They made sure that they would be able to pay off the mortgage with only one of their full-time incomes.  As long as one of them has a full-time job, they’ll be fine.

6:53 - When did you get married and how did you know that you were married?

Dorie was 24 and Bryan was 23.  The unique thing is that Dorie and Bryan decided to get married after only one date!

9:41 - What are your entrepreneurial aspirations?

Dorie and Bryan want to own their own real estate construction company.  They want to rent out their homes to people who need the space, and at the same time, improve the neighborhoods and bring community value to the community.

11:06 - What is it like to start an entrepreneurial venture with your husband?

Dorie loves the fact that she can wake up at 3am with a great idea and wake up her husband to tell him the idea.  Their business relationship works because they have excellent communication and the same goals.

13:13 - In 2009, what is in store for Dorie Morgan?

Professionally, Dorie wants to finish her apartment and start renting it out.

Personally, she wants to keep moving forward with her blog and launch Change Blogger Philadelphia.