a candid chat with me vlog | my future on youtube, dating & breakups, life in nyc & advice

[@samanthawest27]

If you’re thinking of changing your videos because you want change, I say go for it, but if you’re worried we’re getting bored I wouldn’t worry about that at all! I love consistency. It’s kind of like the comfort shows you mentioned; when you drop a new one I think oh yay, I get to visit with Alexis as she goes about her normal routines. It’s just so cozy and relaxing!

[@yeneka713]

Video ideas: (in other words, content i personally would love to see…lol) 1. Week In The Life starting Bennett. (1x per month?) 2. Tips for living on your own as a young adult. Especially healthy quick easy affordable meals that can be cooked in a tiny kitchen. (1x per month?) 3. NYC Bucket List/ToDo List: Vlog going to different places in the city, like restaurants, show venues, bars, natural sites, touristy stuff, museums, etc. You can show highlights, give tips, and maybe even rate the places based on food, price, atmosphere, difficulty in getting there, etc. Love your channel, and i just want to say that you have a great spirit and energy. I have kids similar in age to you, so i can say that i can imagine your family is very proud of you. Keep up the wonderful work you are doing!! Take breaks as you need to, but don’t get stuck there. ❤

[@JustSheik]

Love the ideas! ❤

[@meghanadontireddy6002]

I don't think the intentional videos are boring or fake. I think they really show your personality in a different way. Plus, they are creatively fulfilling❤

[@cosymoments]

I did a solo trip to Iceland - can't recommend enough. It's the perfect location for a solo female traveller. Great tourist infrastructure. Its a SUPER safe country. The city is very walkable and there are lots of connections to the landmarks and sites around the island. If you're waiting for a sign, this is it!

[@meghanadontireddy6002]

Alexis, you should do whatever you want! We are here to support you experimenting with your artistic abilities! ❤

[@kendal_dayle]

I would like to see videos of you exploring different NYC neighborhoods and include their history and culture!

[@Simplylakesha]

Games: The Sims 4 ….love it! Well, all of the Sims games actually. I like your vlogs, not matter if they are chaotic or calm. Lol, Bennett slowly scratching the blanket!

[@switzerlandandthephilippines]

I would love to see more videos about your YT journey and how to grow a channel. Some tips etc. But keep the daily life videos as well. Greetings from Switzerland 😊

[@jaylarae9365]

I love your videos more for you than the actual videos! 🖤 make what feels right to YOU and the right audience will stay.

[@JustSheik]

I feel inspired to ..go to the park alone and paint or draw. And also be intentional with vlogging. It’s just a hobby for me right now but I look up to those who are full time KZbinrs! Thanks for being so open with us. ❤

[@Nardvillain]

been struggling all week myself. love seeing that you're still doing your thing. I'm still watching but just know that you're truly inspiring.

[@abdelhussein8794]

Can you please come to my house as Elsa

[@Allykatze]

I absolutely loved the part with you talking about the game with Emily :) Shane is my favorite too! I love his story 😊 So cute

[@peachy__pg]

crochet and cozy games, i love it! my favorite cozy games are animal crossing and coffee talk~ i love “pleading the fifth” on the relationship questions too! only share what you want to and are comfortable with as long as you’re happy

[@Simplyryanne]

Your blanket 😍 so beautiful! That makes me want to crochet again, haven’t in 2ish years but I’m going to pick out a project now! Thanks for the motivation. I enjoy all of your videos and will watch any you make 😃

[@Geemonay888]

Bennett bonking the cam...classic! And fresh takes are good.

[@thepragmatist]

Great vlog! Thank you. It's helpful to hear what you go through since you have monetized and made KZbin your FT job. Even small stuff like forgetting your mic and using the mic on your phone, etc. It's interesting to me how making videos requires constant learning and adapting verses other jobs which are more routine. I really appreciate your honesty.

[@411GossipGirl]

That's so funny when you said Iceland and it being a dream trip for years and that you were debating doing a solo trip it was like you were reading my own thoughts! It's so top of my list but it's so hard to find friends who also equally want to go to Iceland!

[@alexiseldredge]

omg yes!

[@kristanholt6865]

I really enjoy your videos and I’m happy with all of the content because it is something that I can experience through you because it’s so far removed from my own life. I also wanted to mention that I am excited at the fact that you are going to experiment with more cinematic themes because I really enjoyed the video that you did when you first moved into this apartment. The video was sort of a reflection of your time in that apartment and it was so well done in my opinion in every way. I found your channel when you moved into that apartment so seeing that recap but also seeing you so happy at moving and starting this new chapter, I just remember being so impressed with that video. I know it brought me to tears and I couldn’t help but think that while you are a performer and are very comfortable in front of the camera you also have, I think, a talent for being behind the camera as well. I agree with what others have said in the sense that your channel is about you and we enjoy the content for that reason regardless of what it is about. I feel like I’m just visiting with my friend in New York and seeing what she’s up to… Looking forward to the future and more great content to come!❤

[@LSChestersMom]

I LOVE THIS! Especially you sitting in the park for a good ole chat! Classic Alexis! The best! by the way I have been to Iceland twice by myself- LOVE IT SO MUCH! I love Winter and it is magical in the winter and snow. Love your video essays too. I am a super solo person so when I lived in NYC I loved the solitude. Love the comfort bags~

[@alexiseldredge]

❤️

[@pricilla2076]

I just noticed the blank space over your bed is filled with some artwork....lol...looks good.

[@ms.carmeng7995]

Don’t change a thing unless you really want. I love your videos.

[@venusbucci4829]

Wow looks great so far,don’t worry just take your time and enjoy doing it!

[@BethMJones]

Maybe you should be a movie/film producer. Just do what you enjoy/like. I love your vlogs; they are real and funny and I like Bennett and seeing NYC, since I’ve never been there. Cute blanket. The ant 🐜 hill comment was so funny. 😂 The shirt looks tan to me, not green. I encourage you to push water (the 3-day headache). Hope you feel better. So cute with Bennett making mittens on the bed! 😀❤️

[@deblairson3977]

Your blanket is so cool! Which creator are you following for the blanket pattern? Ironically, I always crochet when I watch KZbin. :)

[@alexiseldredge]

The Picnic on the Beach blanket through Coastal Crochet! She has a website with tons of designs!

[@gracemunroe]

I like clean with me and food haul videos and also what I eat in a day videos.

[@marironcetti]

So happy you answered my question about the beginning of KZbin and taking longer to grow!! I myself just started my channel last month talking about living in nyc and the beginning is always so so hard 😅

[@Midwesterny]

Video tips 🩷🫶🏼 1. The iphone audio sounds way better than that little mic, sometimes it hurts the ears. 2. Maybe start videos making coffee or something different than making the bed?? 3. More out and about in New York content, outfits, etc?? Anywho love your channel 🩷🩷💕

[@jeysmoothies]

You rely truly lovely, your videos are great tons of good energy. Your smile is cute keep shining always.

[@antwanpena171]

I love your vlogs they always brighten my week 🩷

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning Alexis how are you happy Sunday morning to you and I enjoy your channel and you are amazing supporter happy 1st day of summer

[@Cherurei1109]

I’ve been watching you for a while, and I honestly loved that video where you went over some of the history of New York.

[@alexiseldredge]

definitely want to do some of these again!

[@Cherurei1109]

@@alexiseldredge you should!! It was fun!

[@morganunraveled]

last October I did a road trip up the east coast from Virginia to Maine in a converted van. it was the best experience ever. the best autumnal vibes and views. the pines and rocky coast in Acadia National Park were so breathtaking. highly recommend!

[@mary_teatowel]

The blanket is looking really good!!! I'm a stardew valley player, my son got me into it when I spent a stint in hospital, and years later, I'm still playing it.

[@louanndunlap]

I enjoy the vlogs the way they are. Hopefully you won't change it up too much!!!!!😊

[@geraldinebien]

I love that video too! It was really moving and was really personal and gave me insight into who you are, what makes you tick and what inspires YOU.

[@CherylWilsonArt]

I enjoy watching your channel!!! I think you shirt color is “faded Pistachio” I love to see parts of your dance classes and seeing parts of New York!

[@richardottley4611]

no worries about forgetting your mic, u sound great using the microphone on yah phone.. 😊

[@MsTagestraumer]

Come to Maine. It is beautiful and so much to do and definitely whale watching.

[@areebasbops]

I love your videos. I'm not bored of them at all, but if you want to change up the videos for yourself then you go, girl. Don't think we're getting bored though, I love the days in general.

[@brownsnoutshop]

I love your blanket! Can you please share the pattern you're using and/or the designer? Thanks!

[@shellyhalacy3777]

Awesome vlog! I recommend adding Big Bang Theory to your show list, my favorite!

[@alexiseldredge]

i do want to start this soon!

[@apartment353]

Yay you answered my question!! I love when you engage with us/treat us like friends. You’re my fav youtuber and can’t wait to see you grow even bigger!

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you so much!!

[@gailm1122]

There's a volcano erupting in Iceland right now. It's effecting a LOT of the tourist spots. Go in the future. lol Maine! You will love it. Portland is a GREAT city for single adults. So much to do. The Ogunquit, amazing walks and beaches. My sister just retired and moved to the Belfast area further up and it is wonderful. My brother has lived in the woods of Maine in Rangeley in 1975. I've been going to main since I was 13. I'm 63 now. Great place to visit!

[@michelleferry7852]

Hey, been watching you for awhile, all kudos to you and all you do. A 5 year ago video came up for me to watch. You were totally brunette. Loved it, just saying....you do what ever makes you happy.

[@tanviapte6238]

I love watching your videos !! Moving to NYC soon and you are my inspiration ❤

[@cathrinezaccaginini2626]

It is so great to help any kid at any time.

[@evaantoniia]

Really want to go to Iceland as well eventually 😊 and my favourite season is spring as well 😊

[@charlottewilson4680]

OH, I love the blanket. Can't wait to see it completed.

[@jeysmoothies]

25:32 I recommend The Big Bang Theory, My Wife & Kids and Superstore

[@mansoor3159]

Alexis I am watching your vlogs since years ago and I really really appreciate you so so so much and I wish you have a beautiful weekend❤❤

[@denverdubois5835]

In talking about work/life balance, you mentioned that you don't want hanging out with your friends to feel like work, or make them feel like they have to be on camera all the time. I can only tell you what I might do....I'd probably, now and then, take ten or fifteen minutes during a get-together with friends who I already knew didn't mind being on camera (emphasis in fact on friends who ENJOY being on camera lol). We'd then have fun shooting scenes and dialogue with each other. We could even pre-script a bit together, to make the filmed portion feel interesting, fun, and relevant--kinda like what you said, about living your life as if you were in a rom-com, but deliberately and creatively so. Then once that was done, I'd put the camera away and just have fun with my friends. (Unless you really want food pics or something, LOL).

[@alexiseldredge]

love this idea!

[@laurenmw9629]

Stardew Valley is my favourite video game these days!

[@LaurenAngela_aufDeutsch]

Omg modern family and friends are my comfort shows too but I only like the first 6 seasons of MF 🙃

[@alexiseldredge]

they do haley's character development dirty in the last few seasons 😭 i still love watching it all through though 🫶

[@jackievybez]

I enjoy your content 🤗🤗

[@nancyllowe6455]

You should try to do some commercials. One good one can sustain you by residuals for the lean times. I used to live in a building with an actor who had six commercials Airing at a time and he was constantly pulling checks out of the mailbox. Try it, you are a good sales person.

[@itskatharinequinn]

The way I could literally NEVER crochet like that? And it's so cute!!

[@minimel_13]

Yay for another vid 🎉🎉❤

[@jeysmoothies]

Iceland sounds cool. Have you ever thought about going to Netherlands

[@pamnelson481]

Oh Alexis. I grew up in NY, went to school in Maine & currently live in Alaska. Go to Bar Harbor, Maine. That is where I went to school. Acadia National Park is on the same island as Bar Harbor & the old mansions on the island were the summer homes of families like the Rockefellers. I have now lived in Juneau, Alaska for 28 years. If you make it here happy to give you the locals tour. ❤

[@morganunraveled]

fully agree! I did a trip up the East Coast to Acadia in October last year and it was not only the besttt autumnal road trip but also the most beautiful views I’ve seen in my life!

[@alexiseldredge]

❤️

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Trimming bush is a classic

[@marccolomayt82094]

enjoying this!

[@beylnehir]

i love watching your videos! i have a little question for you, i moved to nyc almost a year ago and now i wanna change the place that i stay. i saw your studio apartment video and as a foreign student, i like to rent a studio apt. BUT for renting a place do i need to show stable income or citizenship etc. ? sorry i know its a random question..

[@alexiseldredge]

to rent in NYC you need to prove you make 40x the rent, i'm not sure about citizenship requirements, but you can also have guarantors if you don't make 40x that can help you get approved

[@gailm1122]

definitely tan.

[@NopeNopeNopetyNope]

Three things: 1. When I have a bad sinus headache that won't go away I take Sudafed, Flonase AND Advil, all within the same hour. It helps. 2. I don't mean this cruelly, but why do you call yourself an actor if you don't get paid to act? It seems like you only audition for plays, not tv/movies, so you aren't trying to get acting jobs but more performing jobs, no? 3. I would love if you did a video about what you want in your next boyfriend. You could even break it down into physical, professional, emotional range, morals/ethics, etc.

[@alexiseldredge]

totally valid! i use acting as an all encompassing term for singer, dancer, etc. because it's more digestible to say in passing instead of explaining what i do everytime, but maybe i will use the term musical theatre performer more! either way my college degree was made up of mostly acting classes lol

[@carolynoquinn4573]

I would call your shirt khaki or tan!

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Alex u are the new york’s Finest😂

[@judyandersen8447]

I think you could also focus on fashion and beauty.

[@MarioKstgr]

Have you ever thought about taking a (part-time-)job and doing KZbin on the side? It feels to me like you are putting a lot of pressure on yourself and maybe that would take the edge off a bit. Personally I make music and it always ended up shitty when I had too high expectations. But since I got a job again I'm free (since the job pays the bills) and the music and all the creative stuff is way better.....just an idea 😇

[@alexiseldredge]

i debated a part time job for a while, but i think i want to use the time to keep auditioning and taking class and hopefully one day youtube will be a side career to my performance career!

[@cindydean1840]

❤

[@kathleenverlin1691]

Excedrin migraine is The Best for headaches

[@OffTheCover]

What camera did you get?

[@alexiseldredge]

dji osmo pocket 3!

[@shane.s-747]

I forgot, your management co. is that just self explanatory or something different? And isn't that a huge expense? I'm not a hater, this is my favorite channel, I'm just an analytic person. And I know it must be expensive to live in NYC, just trying to figure it out, sorry. I know I don't deserve an answer and please don't feel obligated to give me one, I am just one of those people. Just remember you have 65K plus people that care about you and will be here for everything you vlog, and you trying to add or change up your content just shows how much you care. You are growing your channel in all the right ways, have a great tomorrow and see you next time

[@alexiseldredge]

my management company assists me with brand deals on my channel and helps me facilitate things like live events and auditing my channel. they take a percentage of money from brand deals, so i don't pay them a monthly fee. it has been totally worth it to me and i love them 😊

[@shane.s-747]

@@alexiseldredge oh ok thank you.

[@disneymom3519]

Those perfect bars are not made up. They were made by a woman I know and her 12 kids founded the company. Their late father believed you could heal yourself through foods that come from the ground. They had many very interesting people come and live with them. Well, he helped heal them with food. They are very good. I missed the days when I got them for free at Bible Study.

[@alexiseldredge]

omg! i need to look more into the story, that's amazing!

[@ruebennomura9143]

I think you are a good and tips too on this channel

[@MuhammadZama]

nice post

[@theresamanginelli1829]

Now this kind of video was nice you should do more of these there much more calmer then watching you running around all the time. Sry not trying to be mean just like mix it up more love your channel

[@terrihunt5471]

Love your videos..i was following both yours and Chelsea's channels before you both became friends. Love it that you are in each others videos now x

[@DrumTipTuesday]

I feel like that coat is pistachio, maybe...

[@DGM403]

Since this is a new apt., and you probably have started running ac, that might be your sinus problem. Try changing all the filters.

[@user-cu8lw1uc5w]

Hi 🍃

[@RizkyAshary]

💕

[@kriskevin9460]

where is the bugs

[@linda-ti1un]

Def tan

[@najdanagajic]

I think people are watching for your personality, it is not as much about the content. That said you should video what feels inspiring to you and I am sure you will se great results as your community will want to see you happy!

[@twinmom5138]

The feel of your vlogs has changed since sharing an appt and not having your own place, not as personal.

[@cpet3589]

“Intentional videos” I don’t watch. Essays, how-tos, recepis, let’s-learn-abouts, thrift shopping in new york, bar crawling in new york-everyone can write a script and follow it. To me that’s BORING. I like vlogs. Real life. Your videos. A human’s life unfolding with all the routine and realness and struggle and highs and lows that that entails. I mean, sometimes life has themes and phases, a boyfriend phase, a diet phase, a health phase, a crochet phase, a travel phase-that’s great. But to take a trip because you think it will help your channel, that’s staged. There’s a stagnancy there. Or just to spend a whole video narrating with voice-over talking over B-roll, BORING. Only take a trip IF YOU’RE DYING TO TAKE A TRIP. Then it’s real. Literally, all I’m saying, and maybe it’s just me thinking this, but I love your vlogs. Your personality. Your human struggles. The stuff you actually do when you do it. Seeing the clips of your freaking awesome singing and dancing and auditions-I love when you include those. Maybe sometimes the struggle of trying to figure out what to do can lead to knowing you’ve been on the right track all along. Also your getting new tech equipment might be fun for you-tech can always enhance what you’re already doing. Maybe the answer is just digging into being more and more you🧡

[@meghanadontireddy6002]

I think this is why people who like vlogs watch them, they are spontaneous. However, intentional videos are artistic and a good way for someone to express themselves after sitting down and thinking about an idea. I think that's why Alexis wants to do more of them. Both vlogs and intentional videos are good for different things ❤

[@cpet3589]

@@meghanadontireddy6002 Total agreement-vlogs and intentional videos are very different styles-and each style attracts a different audience. me? I like vlogs☺

[@meghanadontireddy6002]

@@cpet3589 Yes! Personally I love both. I like the art of filmography and the realness of vlogs! Her "intentional" video about following her dreams resonated with many people so I can see why she wanted to try more. I think we should let Alexis discover what styles of videos she enjoys as she is young and willing to experiment! ❤️

[@cpet3589]

@@meghanadontireddy6002 Again, I couldn’t agree more-we should “let” Alexis do whatever type of video she wants to do-equally, we should “let” commenters express what they like to watch, as our honest thoughts are always helpful-you like watching all kinds of different types of experimental and creative videos, and I like watching vlogs💛🙂💛

[@meghanadontireddy6002]

@@cpet3589 Yes, that is why I am allowed to give my opinion as well, Alexis can try what she wants just like I am saying what I want😊

[@jillbarnettstadler]

Since you moved, your video postings have been inconsistent. Please stick to your Tuesday and Friday. You have said this before but skipped a lot. Go back a couple of weeks and you’ll see the gaps. Now I understand why. You are trying to be inventive but your Life videos are great! People subscribe because your videos are what we want to see. New York is great. You’ve git a great setting. Just post consistently and those who have unsubscribed like I did will subscribe again.

[@Sam-go8ru]

How about dont charge ppl $30 to see u

[@linsick4862]

Wtf dude ..is that something you hear your mom say often?