“I’m not doing it for the money. I’m doing it because it’s just a sense of purpose for me.” When I think about why I love YouTube so much, it’s because of stories like Cathy’s. Cathy is a Canadian creator […]
“More than any sponsorship money, I just want to put high quality content out there.” One of the biggest lies creators believe is that YouTube success should happen fast. If a channel doesn’t take off in the first year—or even […]
“The biggest driving force was just seeking creators like myself and not finding any. And so I’ll be that person for myself and for other people.” Some conversations stay with me because they articulate something I see happening quietly across […]
“If you have any desire to get on YouTube, get on YouTube yesterday. It is life-changing for me” Every once in a while, I interview a creator whose story makes me stop, rethink, and honestly… check myself. My recent conversation […]
“I have a lot of what you call ‘delulu’. And so I’m like, you know what? I’m just gonna go. I’m just gonna go.” When people think of making a full-time income on YouTube, they often imagine needing hundreds of […]
“I just really believe in seasons of life. I’m really proof that you can do one thing for so many years, and then you can pivot and do something completely different.” When I sat down with Kay Harms, I knew […]
“I fought niching down for years. But once I did? I went from 2,000 subscribers to 60,000 in one year.” Laurie didn’t have perfect gear, a polished brand, or even a clear direction when she started her YouTube channel. In […]
“This is literally what I’ve wanted to do my whole life. Why would I want to go get a job?” When Sophie DiLoreto started uploading videos consistently in 2023, she wasn’t just chasing views — she was chasing a dream […]
“I didn’t just put up one video and cross my fingers. There was a strategy to it.” What starts as a hobby doesn’t have to stay one — and Toni Lipsey is living proof. In this week’s interview, I sat […]
“I feel like I’m living my dream…I will take these problems that I have right now with YouTube over any of the problems I’ve dealt with in the past.” Anna Reid has built a successful YouTube channel helping women develop […]