How YouTube changed my life (with less than 5000 subscribers)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 มิ.ย. 2024
- After dreaming of becoming a full-time TH-camr for 12 years, I finally made it! And much earlier than expected! I became a full-time TH-cam creator with only 3K subscribers.
In this video I am giving some advice to beginner TH-camrs and sharing my story of pursuing a dream after failing twice! I hope this video inspires you to go and make your dreams come true.
TH-cam helped me to heal my self-worth and realise that it does not depend on the number of views, likes, and engagement. I made TH-cam videos because I love the process and I feel good when I do it.
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00:00 - Is 3000 subscribers low?
01:11 - About Stancy Nova
02:08 - My first ever Intro video Cringy
02:26 - Why I stopped making videos in 2019
02:59 - My second failed attempt at TH-cam
04:17 - Low-self worth and external validation
05:27 - How I was finally able to become a full-time TH-camr
06:02 - How I make money as a TH-camr
06:30 - Brand sponsorship on my channel
07:39 - I started making video when I became ready
08:39 - Addressing haters on TH-cam
09:58 - Thank you for all the encouraging comments!
12:27 - Why I started this channel?
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You came up on my feed. I am so thankful the algorithm pushed you to my feed.
I started a few podcast stations and a channel and then stopped. All because of haters, and personal events in my life that held me back and the catastrophic loss of a business. The ex friend in particular, decided to take it upon himself to slate and belittle my work, my creativity, my everything.. And to think he was a close friend. Iv just had barriers and limiting beliefs since then.
Watching this video sparked a flame. You are so real and true to your creativity. Principled and focused.
It's what I needed to see and hear.
Ignore the noise and follow the heart. The heart never lies.
Thank you. ❤
Hey there! I am glad that you found my channel. I can feel how devastating the loss of your business has been... I am sure that further down the line you will understand why this has happened and why you needed to go through this experience. And it is really good that you realise that you have some barriers and limited beliefs because you can work through them! It is just another obstacle in your way. Overcome it to become stronger and more capable. Overcome it to heal your self worth. ❣
Awwww gracias Stancy, I was so nicely surprised to hear you say my name. I've been following for a year now and I am very happy to see you growing , expanding, glowing and continuing to pursue your projects with passion and love
Hiiii! This comment was "held for approval by TH-cam" 😖 So I didn't see it!!! Now I approved it, of course 🥹 Thank you for your kind words!!!!! Did I pronounce it correctly???? I was so worried I am gonna get it wrong but I guess this is what happens when you only really read the name all the time 🥹 Thank you for all of your support and kindness. I can feel it and I hope you can feel it from me as well! 😍 I really appreciate you being here!
@@StancyNova held for approval? YT is getting crazier and crazier, they may have detected a keyword that I'm obvlivious about 🤷😆 ohh yesss about my name people tend to say It differently according to their native tongue. I realised for example a lot of french speakers pronounce It exaclty like you did ❤️ I actually love the fact that It can be pronounced in such different ways. In Spanish, the accent would be on the "i". Lucía 😀 thanks for writing back, and see you on your Next video. Peace 😉🕊️🪬see ? I watch your Channel for real jaja. Thats how you used to end yours 😘
@@luciawallvazquez5361 I know! TH-cam should be better at holding hateful comments for approval, not kind ones!! 😤 I will be checking that section much more often now 😘😘😘 Lucía sounds so beautifully! I will make sure to say it right next time! 😗 see you! Peace ✌️
@@StancyNova ha ha yes ! * I guess you can have more kind unread comments that you had no idea about 😘🪬❤️
This video is perfection ❤❤❤❤❤❤thanks
I'm glad you like it 😘
I really love this video!! I'm you choose your passion, otherwise I wouldn't have connected with you! Your channel is not only inspiring. it's also helpful! Go on, girl! You rock this journey!!🎉🎉🎉❤❤
Thank you Tanya! This is such a sweet comment! I hope you will visit Fuerteventura, while I am here, so we can hang out 😘🙏🏼
Specially the part with past you with low self esteem and new you!!!!thanks for sharing ❤❤❤❤
Absolutely!! So happy that you watched it Natalia!
Really loved this video! Really creative and amazing quality :) Haha, I really wanted to get the zebra jacket a couple of months ago, you just made me reconsider getting it, love the look of it! Good luck on your journey😊
Thank you for your kind comment! 🎸 I love my zebra jacket!!! Because it also has black&white checkers 😘 And soooo pretty! I hope you will stick around here on this journey!
True your awesome
Thank you! Glad that you are here for the journey!
you go girl!!! keep it going, love seeing you grow and all your confidence :) Inspiring me to finally publish a video
Thank you Justina! It feels very special to receive a comment from you! You are inspiring me too and I believe that sharing your vibrant personality on TH-cam will bring a lot of creative value in this world! 😻 I cannot wait to see what you make. I will always cheer you on ✨☺
girl! I love your vibe and energy! I wish I can be like this free spirited …. I am too shy and scared of what people think …. Keep up the good work !
Thank you so much for your comment! Being free spirited and confident is available to you too. If I can be like this, you can too. I think I will make another video soon, where I share my main insight that I got a few years ago that helped to truly stop caring what others might think of me and start acting in a way that was the most authentic to me. Let me know, if you would like to watch a video about that!
@@StancyNova yes please do!!!
Subscriber 3.8k here. I’m here for the 100k. LFG 🚀
LFG!!!! Yaaaassss 😌 Thanks for subscribing! The journey ahead of us is so exciting and so full of opportunities!
this is my first time watching your videos but i love your vibe. This is such a good video.
Hello there! I so happy that you discovered me through this intertwined web 🕸👩🏽💻 Thanks for your kind comment and thanks for watching! Are you by any chance interested in creative freelancing or designing a free lifestyle for yourself? Most of my videos are about those things 😊
I just loved this video and I didn’t skip 😮 and I normally skip hehe
Thank you for watching! Is this the first video on my channel that you came across or watched in full? 😊
My sweet Stancy! This video is such a joy to watch! You are amazing!!! Not that it matters what I think of you lol but I still want to share it anyway. So many true words are spoken, so much that resonates with me deeply. Thank you!! For sharing your work and your unique being. Much love to you!!
Katjaaaaa 💙🌼😊 You are my sunshine!!!!! You are amazing too! I still cannot believe that I got to meet you in my life and that we got to be building this interesting friendship across the oceans! Cannot wait for you to come back to the island, so I can give you a hug 🤗
First video of yours I’ve watched. Already it feels like watching and supporting a good friend 😊
Thank you for choosing to spend those few minutes with me! 😉 Are you also interested in making youtube videos or did you just randomly clicked on this one?
this video is good and it deserves a comment ;)
YAAAAASS 🤗😅 thanks a lot of doing this! I am glad that you discovered my channel! you are welcome here
I am always amazed the there are 130 people who watch how I live and study while having cerebral palsy. While I would love to grow on TH-cam I would still do it for the people who like it and for whom they help
It is wonderful that youtube has become this interesting space where you can dive into different lives and experience different points of view! Keep up the good work! Keep documenting the experience!
You are absolutely beautiful with an amazing personality.
Enjoyed your content👊🏾🙏
Thank you for leaving a comment! I appreciate it so much 😀 Was it the first video that you watched?
Glad to see your progress! Do you use mind mapping tools when you brainstorm your ideas?
Thank you!! I am glad to read your kind comment! Not at the moment. I am changing my brainstorming process all the time. Right now just simply writing lists of ideas in the Notes app works for me. I am trying to get more organised and learning how to use notion to make brainstorming easier. What do you use? Any suggestions for me?
Wow, got your video recommended and was not upset after watching it :) great video!
Thank you for watching Viktorija! 🤗 You are welcome here ✨ Are you interested in creative freelancing or designing your free lifestyle? Most of my videos are around those topics. I hope you will have fun on my channel!
Nope. Not interested at all😃😃😃I am stay at home mom, due to give birth any time now and just love to watch interesting videos😁😁😁actually, considered myself to become a youtuber, just for fun or laughs, but.. maybe in another reincarnation😁😁just love youtube in general.
@@viktorija629 😅 oh wow! Thanks for letting me know! You are very welcome on my channel 💕 congrats on the baby coming soon!
@@StancyNova Thanks!🙏
Thanks for sharing! It is really inspiring to see what you have done to achieve your perfect lifestyle! I am starting out as a product photographer and your skillshare course was very helpful for me, I am in the process of escaping my 9-5 to get the life I want and this video really gave me confidence in my decision. Thanks a lot!
Hello there! My lifestyle is FAR from perfect but it definitely has improved in the last few years. I am currently working on all kinds of new habits and refining some old habits and learning soooo much about nutrition, vitamins, yoga routines, and so much more. Wow! I am very glad that you found my SkillShare course useful. Which one did you take? I have a few over there 😻 When I was quitting my 9-5 I was also watching videos of others who have done the same and now shares their stories. It has been very empowering. And it is an honour to be that for others!
@@StancyNova I took the course titled "Mobile Product Photography: Creative Styling". I found it very good for anyone who is either starting out or in a creative rut. I found myself spending way too much time thinking and planning product styling and props. However, the process now seems easier with your ideas on creating mood board and taking inspiration from social media
@@9to5Photographer oh so cool! That’s the latest one ☺️ would you mind writing a short review of that course on SkillShare? It helps others to discover this course 😉 What kind of niche are you in? What do you like taking photos of? 😋
@StancyNova I already did with my actual name (Tushar) and also posted a project. I am a street photographer and transitioning into product photography. My niche is fashion accessories (like watches) and wellness/beauty products. I found your guide "How To Find Clients" really helpful. I am currently building a portfolio for that purpose.
@@9to5Photographer oh that’s you Tushar!!!! Thank you so much 😊 I am glad that I know now who you are 💖 I am very grateful that you took the time to write that review and to read the guide 😌 thanks
So refreshing to see a YT that isn’t gonna just promote any crappy sponsored product that they’d never use in a million years but they’ll push anything on to you some of them have four five sponsors per video it’s annoying I just fast forward I’ve never bought anything that any YT f creator has ever said they loveee nope not that gullible people ❤great video ❤
Unfortunately, some people don't see the difference between working with brands as an influencer and becoming a billboard. I watch a lot of youtubers I can never understand why do they all agree to say exactly the same text from one channel to the next? Why can't brands work with influencers on new projects tailored to their audience and really provide value? I will find out about that one day!!!
You’re a nice lady!
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If I ever get to finally retire from my 9-5 and make a supplemental income from product photography it will be because of you, your videos, your classes, and your positive attitude to pursue our dreams. Of all the product photography videos on You-Tube yours inspire me the most. Oh, and Artem is keeper! Love to see the vids of you two out enjoying the small shops and restaurants.
I would love for you to keep exploring this career Tommy! So glad that you find my videos helpful. I want to make a video about finding clients next week 😌 And yes, Artem is totally a keeper! 😅
This was first. Gongratz on this journey!
I am so glad that you discovered me! 🤗 Are you into creative freelancing or designing a free lifestyle for yourself? Most of my videos are around those topics. 🌞🏝
@@StancyNova I am into visual designs: fashion, home decor, photography & spirituality. I also like to teach/share people what I have learnt, and I am also living in a foreign country. 😊
@@StancyNova I just like to like to see some refreshing povs of creative business life as you sharing!😎
@@yeyelisa oh wow! So many similar interests!!! 🥰 where do you share/teach what you’ve learnt? On some other social media or another platform?
@@yeyelisa same here! 😉
Subbed... Videos are creative
Well I just want to say you are amazing! You are an I aspiration, you are funny and so interesting tk listen to. You come across so honest and I thank you for that. Bring an art teacher of 23 years I do understand everything you say . Keep doing what you do you are clearly very happy and gappy people of the ones I want to soend my time with.. not the rain clouds in tge world. Thank you Kirsty 😊
Hey Kirsty! I am so glad to read another comment from you🤗 And I am happy that you are enjoying the videos. I am hoping to make this channel a cozy space where creative people can come together and have some fun.
@StancyNova I think what you do is fantastic thank you 😊
Now i feel great being a special person
!!! Yes, you are ! 😌 Your comment was also one of the first! Is that the first comment you left on my videos? I don't remember seeing your name pop up before 😅 You are so welcome here!!! Hope you are enjoying the content!
The first video I watched of you was about product photography, but I can't remember which one it was.
That's so nice of you to mention my comment Stancy! 😊😊😊 It was meant from the heart
I can feel it Suz! 🌞 (is that your nime or just a nickname?) I want to get to know you a bit. Where do you live? What you are currently up to?
@@StancyNova Yes, my name is Suzanne. Im English, but Im leaving UK soon for long term travel and to start a digital nomad journey....heading to Sri Lanka first... :D Im also not cut out for the corporate world, and planning to step into more creative pursuits. So your channel is really inspiring to me! Would love to see more stuff around mindset, although I imagine you may have a lot of older videos about that, so I'll have to watch some past videos.
@@suz__5273 thank you for introducing yourself! I am happy to hear that you are starting your digital nomad journey! What kind of work are you doing? 😉 I am so glad that the messages that I try to get across in my videos resonated with you. You might be interested in listening to an upcoming podcast episode with me on “grounding with Gem”. I am sharing more things about the mindset there, it will be out on the 3rd of May! 🎧🎤
@@StancyNova I'm not sure just yet...just figuring things out and trying stuff to see what works. Thank you - I will be listening to the podcast for sure! :D
I subscribed because I loved your drive and energy.....and you're beautiful
thank you! Glad that you joined me on this journey! 😄
You go Stancy!.............only 2.5K subs on my channel but like you.........that's not why I do it. The number that is. I do it for the ones that I have. And they love it. Love your channel keep it going!
yes, Tommy "only 2.5K"!!! This is soooo great!!! I am very impressed and I wish you to keep pouring your creative energy in projects because that's just essential for creative people like us. I cannot imagine my life without doing something like making videos or taking photos. It is a challenge to make money from it. But a challenge worth taking.
I truly believe I came across this video for a reason, and it's THE one that made me subscribe. I feel a strong connection to the situation you described. 🤍 The quality of your videos, your style, your editing, and most importantly, you as a person, are absolute perfection. If there were no way to see subscriber counts on TH-cam, I would have thought you had at least 500k. But does that matter? Absolutely not. You're targeting a niche, and that's the key to connecting with an authentic audience. The immense effort and energy you put into your TH-cam channel are truly inspiring, and I believe your efforts will pay off, if not now, then in the near future.
I see myself in you. I'm also a product photographer, and I'm coming to Fuerteventura next week to start my own TH-cam channel to follow my dreams and passion in life. The procrastination and self-sabotage are finally coming to an end. I'll be starting from 0 subscribers and have no idea how to navigate the direction of the channel, but I guess that's the fun part of the journey; you aren't supposed to figure everything out, just like in life. While I'm there, I would love to meet a creative soul like yours and exchange that energy. 😊 Thank you for being such an inspiration!
Hiiiii 🙃 no way we have so many things in common already! WOW! Of course, I would love to meet you🤍 we will definitely have smth to talk about!
Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful comment ❣️I also believe that all of my effort is valuable and is appreciated and all kinds of numbers will keep up and reflect the value my videos bring into people’s lives ☺️
You got yourself another subscriber today
Hello 👋
Could you make a video of the process of making a video?
Hey! Thanks for subscribing 🤗 Do you want to make videos too?
Help me ms Nova!! Fr
I love you your are very beautiful ❤
Arams impressive moustache almost needs a TH-cam channel too 🧔♂️💪🏽
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Silica, hair and nails get longer.....
I can see the appeal
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this was first
So cool! I am glad that you discovered my channel! By any chance, are you interested in creative freelancing or designing a free lifestyle? 😊 most of my videos are around those topics ✨
Yeah but your gonna have alot of subscribers soon if you keep going because your so Beautiful and really cool fuck them.
I hope this community will grow and we will have really good time together in new ways! Like not only videos, but livestreams as well!
Mommy milk….nvm
I saw all of them, all, A L L, you know..😅
I am the luckiest woman on the planet to receive such huge support from you! I loooove you! ✨😊
I found you because I am obsessed with the idea of moving to the Canary Islands. I live in Kansas in the USA. I love that you have provided a guide so I can find out of this dream is possible and practical for my family. I’m miserable where I am, and I dream of being somewhere unbelievably beautiful and vibrant. Thanks for what you are doing! 🫶
Hey Katie! I am happy that you joined me on this journey our environment plays such a BIG role in our lives, so I totally get you. It can be really difficult to gather your strength and power in a place where you feel miserable. But with proper planning, dedication, and compassion you can make that one big leap into your new reality. It's not easy but it definitely makes life worth living.
Get a real job.
Thanks but I already have a real job ☺️ pretty happy with my amazing and fulfilling creative career that makes me enough money and gives me freedom to live on a beautiful island and work on my creative projects! You know that this is available for you too, right? It can be hard to believe that you deserve to live a better life but if you keep working on your skills and your mindset, you can create your own beautiful career and design the lifestyle that you want. No need to be stuck in a miserable reality that makes you feel like you need tell people what to do just to validate your own bad decisions. Good luck with yourself!