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I love talking to my successful bootcampers! I get to do two amazingly fun things: showcase these incredible women who I love so much, and also give you direct access to what made the biggest differences for them and grew their channels. Beauty YouTuber Michele Wang is here to share her journey from knitwear, to leaving her full-time job to pursue YouTube and her secrets for making videos built for engagement and growth! “I can’t emphasize consistency enough! Your viewers start to depend on it.”...
There’s no such thing as an overnight success, but every once in awhile, something happens that just makes you wonder. Like this week’s guest who decides to throw up a video, and not even optimizes thumbnails or descriptions, but 10 days later gets millions of views! Biochemist and YouTuber Kenna is here to break down that overnight success and she’s telling us why it was actually several years in the making, and giving you the clues to make that a process you can follow for your next viral hit!...
Part 2 of our amazing conversation with Natalia Taylor is here! In part one we dove deep into her origin story, and how her YouTube success forced her to change for the better. Now we’re diving into what videos solidified her comeback and we’re getting a front-row view into her genius for picking video ideas, how she creates content and the secrets for growth and making herself a hit machine! If you loved the last episode, this one will blow you away. We’re getting technical! “If you make conten...
We’ve been getting a lot of requests for this one! And this week’s guest definitely delivered, because this is part one of a two-part conversation. We had such a good time and went so in-depth, I wasn’t even focused on the time. YouTuber Natalia Taylor gives us the tea on her entire YouTube career and the secret to building a fiercely loyal audience, how to make a YouTube comeback and double your subscribers in the process, and so much more! “I’m constantly growing and changing, and that also ap...
We’ve seen a lot of diversity on this podcast. I love talking to successful YouTubers because there are just so many ways to build successful and profitable channels. This season we’ve seen someone take up to 2 days to film 1 video, this week we’re finding out what it looks like on the other end of the spectrum. Mom, YouTuber and CEO Cassandra aka ClutterBug shares how she raises 3 kids, plus runs a successful channel of over 400k subscribers and makes $300k a year in all her businesses while do...
I’m super excited to be bringing this to you this week! Emily Olson has been on our show before sharing her wisdom as the secret weapon to YouTube stars. But she’s on again to share more lessons on maximizing your channel with editing and I’m happy to be partnering with her on something that will help you take your videos to the next level. If you’ve ever thought about doing YouTube editing as a business, this is for you as well! “If you learn how to tell your story effectively, you’ll connect w...
What does it take to maintain a YouTube empire with 650k subscribers? For one, a whole lot of passion, and fashion, beauty and lifestyle YouTuber Belinda Selene has that in abundance. She also has a ton of other secrets to her success that she’s sharing on this episode. She’s breaking down how she built her empire and the entire process that helps her pump out hit after YouTube hit. If you’re ready to grow, tune in! “If you want to do it, you’ll find a way, and unless you do it you’ll never know...
Want to learn about massively growing your YouTube beauty channel? Let’s move from working with brands to being a brand, with beauty and makeup YouTuber Lisa J on today’s episode! She went from casual hobbyist to successful Youtuber with 147k subscribers to socially conscious business maven, and you have a front-row seat to all the scoop. “I really feel like if you put out content you’re passionate about and proud of, the numbers and the money WILL follow.” - Lisa J Makeup Lisa started YouTube w...
The YouTube landscape has changed so much over the years! Now successful YouTubers are earning 70-90% of their revenue from brand deals and creators are becoming businesses in order to keep up and make a profitable living. So how do you capitalize on the changing landscape and create content that attracts both subscribers and brands? YouTuber India Baston is on the show today and she’ll be sharing her journey getting to the top of her niche and all the ins and outs of working with brands! “I’d f...
Fasten your seatbelts, the YouTube Power Hour Podcast is back and better than ever! We’re kicking things off by giving you the step-by-step, behind-the-scenes of a viral video hit and breaking it all down for you. Fitness YouTuber Keltie O’Connor is our guest with the most today and I don’t think you’re ready for what she’s about to share. Let the rollercoaster ride begin! “You should have a purpose behind youtube and your channel, but your content can change with the trends.” Keltie found her l...
Interested in working with brands you love, but not sure how to make that connection? Curious about how to develop a social marketing strategy to reach more people, but don’t know where to start? Start right here with advice from a crazy successful entrepreneur with a niche in the beauty space. Trina Albus is the founder and president of Magenta, the premier social media marketing agency for beauty brands. She has 20 years of experience in digital and has been acknowledged as a thought leader in...
What do you represent? One of the most difficult aspects of establishing yourself as an influencer is finding that thing that makes you unique and leveraging your ‘superpower’ to stand out in a crowded field of YouTubers. The platform has evolved into a lucrative business, and that means your channel is its own brand. And when your personality matches up with a beauty brand, collaborations follow. Today’s guest is a YouTube veteran with a unique brand identity who is ready to share how her indiv...
What would you do if your lucky stars aligned and you won a free stay at a brand new fully-furnished apartment for an entire year, with free utilities, groceries, and monthly gift cards to boot? Well, you might think this is just wishful thinking, but sometimes wishes do come true! For 21-year-old Lindsay Marie, who was just fresh out of college, winning a contest and getting this dream-come-true opportunity was exactly what she needed in order to pursue her dreams and focus on her YouTube chann...
If you could work on YouTube full time, would you take that leap of faith? Our guest, Amanda Lee, went with her gut and decided to do just that! "It's kind of nice when what other people enjoy, and what you enjoy, lines up." 19-year old Amanda first started her YouTube channel when she was only 15 years old. She attended an art program in high school and, although art is definitely her number one passion, YouTube became a place for her to get away from art when it felt too suffocating. She start...
While some YouTube videos go viral and catapult their creators to instant popularity, it takes more than a viral video to call yourself a success. So, what does it really take to succeed on YouTube? With a plethora of videos coming from YouTube content creators all over the world, how can you gain audience loyalty and support? “At the end of the day, it’s the people that enjoy your videos that you’re making them for.” Find out the answers to these questions from 23-year-old beauty expert, Alexan...
If you’re looking to get inspired to take that step into the YouTube world and make your mark in the vlogging industry, then the Beauty and the Vlog Mastermind success story of Emma of Emzotic is one that you should definitely listen to! In Part 2 of my interview with Emma, she continues to share with us lessons learned from her journey and how she overcame every challenge to get to where she is today. “You have to follow your heart, not the trends.” Emma is a 29-year-old self-confessed lover of...
How important is it for an influencer to have a support system? Wouldn’t it be great if you were a part of an influencer community that empowers you as you pursue your passion and turn it into a business? Let’s find out in today’s episode as we explore the power of an influencer community with Style Collective’s Annie Spano. “We’re just trying to make a difference in the world through our craft and our passion.” Style Collective is an influencer community for women to connect, grow, and learn ho...
Do you wish you were making money as an influencer? If so, how can you turn your passion project or hobby into a full-time career? What are the odds of making money as an influencer? How can you become successful at it? I am so excited for today’s episode because not only will we unlock the answers to these questions, but we’ll also talk about mindfulness, meditation, and positivity with our guest, Jessica Nazarali. Jessica knew from an early age that personal development would be part of her li...
"Don't try to be something you think people want." YouTube is filled with bubbly and outgoing personalities who have become YouTube stars in their own right. However, having a YouTube channel is not exclusively for extroverts. If you have passion and knowledge to share, then what you actually have is the magic formula to become popular on YouTube! One such popular YouTube influencer is Silvia Reis, who goes by the name ellebangs in her YouTube channel. She's a popular hair guru and a Redken trai...
Are you ready to take YouTube seriously and make that transition from your current job to being a full-time YouTube content creator? It’s not an easy decision to make, and achieving success on YouTube is certainly no easy feat. However, for fitness influencer, Amanda Bucci, making that transition was empowering! "I wanted people to take some piece of value out of it at the end of the day." Amanda Bucci made that transition and began having the time of her life! She was absolutely loving what she...
If you're wanting to go beyond posting videos on YouTube as just a hobby and actually make a career out of it, then this episode is exactly what you need! Having a successful YouTube channel doesn't just mean having an outlet where you can pour out your creative juices to your satisfaction and being able to share that with millions of people. Just like Kimbyrleigha, a successful YouTube channel can afford you numerous opportunities that will eventually lead you to financial success. "I would not...
If you're wondering how to get subscribers on YouTube fast and drive your channel to new heights, you're in for a treat with today's episode! So, perk up your ears as our guest shares her inspiring story and some invaluable tips on how you can achieve your goals and become a rising star in the YouTube world. "You have to be really thankful if you even have the bravery to do YouTube." After a tough breakup with her ex, Kimbyrleigha was looking for a change of scenery and a fresh start when she mo...
“If you show up for YouTube, YouTube will show up for you.” If you're considering getting in on the YouTube action, you're probably wondering how to start a good YouTube channel, right? Building your YouTube channel to a highly successful level takes a considerable amount of time and effort so you want to make sure you get started off on the right foot. Luckily, my guest today can help provide some great tips for how to start a good YouTube channel! Shan Boodram started off her adult life by goi...
In this episode I discuss the future of the YouTube Power Hour content, a recap of the episodes from this season and some of MY favorite episodes from the season. Let's hang out on instagram! Add your name to the waitlist to find out what I am offering RIGHT NOW those who signed up! If you have any suggestions for guests or would like to pitch yourself to be on the show, feel free to email us at [email protected] ....
If you’ve been on the sidelines, hesitating about starting your channel or taking your channel seriously, this is the episode you have been waiting for! Even if you’ve been growing your channel for years, you’re gonna want to listen to this episode with a notebook beside you because everyone is going to learn a TON to help them explode their channels. I don’t think you’re ready. Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker and YouTuber Evan Carmichael is here and we get really deep and focused only on super fa...
I’m in love with this brand and this entrepreneur’s story and you’re about to be too! If you’re thinking of starting something to have a massive reach and impact, you’re going to want to take notes because we have Karissa Bodnar, owner of Thrive Causemetics giving away all the inside scoop into how she grew her business from zero to what it is today. She seriously held nothing back and we go into everything! “I believe that when we are confident, we are unstoppable.” Karissa and Thrive Causemeti...
Let’s redefine the definition of busy for a minute. Think six kids, running a business and 5 YouTube channels uploading 12 times… per week! Exhausted yet? Get ready because we’re breaking down how to juggle it all and thrive at the same time with family vlogger Rachel Bennett from The Ohana Adventure! “As long as your focus aligns with the demographics, you’re going to come up on the upside and grow quicker.” Rachel didn’t think she had a knack for YouTube and doubted that anyone would watch her...
Grab your seat because we’re spilling the tea on what it takes to work with a brand… from a brand’s point of view! You’re not going to want to miss this, Christina Zilber of Jouer Cosmetics is giving you the behind-the-scenes of building her business and exactly what she looks for when working with influencers. This is your secret weapon ladies! “You have to know what you don’t know. If you think you know everything, you’re wrong.” Christina started her love affair with makeup as a model at 20 y...
If you’ve ever searched for the secret to your YouTube success, here's some advice. It takes a drive to succeed like never before to make it on YouTube, and our guest today has it in spades. Beauty YouTuber C Key brings her electrifying and magnetic personality onto the show and shares with us her journey to 130k subscribers and everything she’s learned and overcome along the way! “Be yourself because you don’t have to try to maintain that, it comes naturally.” C Key has been a YouTuber since 20...
