Answering Your Questions: My Age, Nose, Marriage, Background (1 Million Subscriber Milestone)

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This video is to celebrate 1 million subscribers on KZbin! I asked you recently what you wanted to know about me. I'll answer some of them in this video.
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00:00 1 Million Subscribers Q&A
00:58 Where Are You From?
01:17 How Old Are You?
01:47 Where Did You Go to School?
02:15 What Did You Want to Become When You Were a Kid?
02:22 How Do You See Your Channel's Future?
02:48 Do You Have Free Time and If So, What Do You Like To Do?
04:20 Why Is Your Voice Coming Through Your Nose?
05:51 Were You a Good Student? What Did You Study?
06:23 Please Share Your Career Journey?
09:13 Do You Work For Microsoft?
10:05 Is There Anything You Don't Know About Excel?
10:35 Why Did You Create This Channel? Was It Hard at First?
12:25 Do You Only Do KZbin or Consulting As Well?
13:06 How Many People Work With You on the Channel?
13:34 How Much Prep Goes Into a Video? Do You Talk From a Script?
14:38 Were You Ever Tempted To Give Up On Your Channel?
15:45 How Do You Decide Which Topics to Cover?
16:59 How Do You Prepare Yourself for a Video / Course?
18:01 Are You Going to Create Courses for Power Automate, Power BI & Power Apps?
18:35 Do You Think Excel Is Still Worth Learning?
19:10 What Is The ONE Excel Feature You Use Daily?
19:28 How Do You Manage a Work-Life Balance With Constant Content Creation?
20:31 How Much Money Does Your KZbin Channel Generate?
21:11 If I Also Want to Be Successful Like You, What Do I Have To Do?
21:49 Will You Marry Me?
22:10 Do You Have Children?
22:47 How Did You Receive The Cut On Your Nose?
23:33 Are You a Cat or a Dog Person?
23:38 How Many Push-Ups Can You Do?
23:54 What Are Your Favorite Netflix Shows?
24:11 What Sport Do You Follow?
24:25 What Do You Eat and What Don't You Eat?
24:41 Do You Still Enjoy What You're Doing?
24:57 Recommendation to Aspiring Online Educational Content Creators?
26:06 Wrap Up
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[@KevinStratvert]

Congratulations on the massive milestone Leila! Well deserved!

[@LeilaGharani]

Many thanks Kevin! Soon we'll be celebrating yours.

[@aveerajsharma]

Ohh, Kevin, hello, I'm a follower of your and Leila's channel both😃

[@abishekrajan763]

Hi Kevin, wishing you too all the best for your milestone celebration soon 👍

[@R808-n6k]

two of the best follow each others, just speechless

[@julianazhou7676]

Hey Kevin, I am now distracted by this Leilia's new/interesting topic while I am watching one of your fantastic videos. When I scan through to this review area - here I surprisingly catch you again :)

[@Royan1900]

I'm so proud to see a Persian woman run such a successful channel by using her intelligence and knowledge and professional skills. Your videos are very informative and well made (both quality and the explanations). You're an inspiration to Persians and especially the women.

[@TheWatchernator]

Just wondering. Is there a difference between Persian and Iranian? Or is it just a difference in herritage and nationality? When to use p Persian, and when Iranian?

[@trailerparksupervisor7046]

She said she is from Iran, not Persia.

[@Royan1900]

@@TheWatchernator Persian is the ethnicity/culture, Iranian is the nationality but can also be considered the culture, and Farsi (originally Parsi) is the language. :)

[@galgogergo]

@@TheWatchernator once I read that the name Persia was changed to Iran in 1930. I think it's the same country, but correct me if I'm wrong!

[@waynez8136]

👍

[@alanr745]

Leila, you're a talented nerd. When people ask what you do for fun, just say "I'm a nerd for productivity, business intelligence, and Excel. That's what I do: Eat, Sleep, Query, Repeat."

[@lisabrown8712]

Goodness!! Please change nothing personal about yourself…. Including your voice! Just want to share that your time, care, and expertise is priceless to your viewers. Elegant, competent and gracious are accurate words to describe you. Thank you falls short. We are all excited to hear and experience the next step vision for your channel. Keep your eyes on the goodness.

[@ManojKumar-sk3fw]

This is the session where every subsciber want to know about its content creator and You are wonderful doing it. It gives us sense that we really know you!

[@Mazen_2016]

Putting the questions in time stamps is really impressive !

[@lucasbruniera]

From Iran? Amazing! I've just watched one of your Excel videos and I came here expecting to get the answer that you're from Brazil. I was sure about this based on your accent (a very soft one by the way, not weird), your way to express yourself, your body language and you look like a Brazilian woman. I'm from Brazil. You just got me fooled. 😅

[@learnitinstructor5792]

Leila, you don't need to change anything about yourself. You are absolutely amazing. As an instructor for over 32 years, I'm in awe of your excellence in training and have learned so much from you. I've been able to provide my students with better information and results as a result. I recommend your channel in every class I teach and look forward to seeing more of your videos. Congratulations!

[@szisziszilvi]

I don't know what others thought before, but I think it is more than clear that your videos are very well prepared, many hours of working time. That is why I follow you, this is what brings quality. I'm not sure if it is "far too much", as you say. No, this IS why this channel is successful!

[@Britec09]

Congratulations on your 1 million subscribers.

[@bluescream7463]

Congratulations Leila, appreciation for giving an honest look at your real life :) Please don't stop doing the things you do on youtube ! Thanks for the past, thanks for what will come.

[@elementaryvibe7214]

"Research is Important but DOING is What Gets You There" - well said Leila! Your energy, effort and expertise are helping us navigate our work life better!! Many thanks 🙌🏻

[@yulinliu850]

We are grateful to have you on KZbin. Congratulations on the 1 M milestone. You deserve it for sure.

[@HelRayzer12]

43 really surprised me, you look incredibly young for your age! Husbands a lucky man!!!

[@ArmandE]

Shut up, 43 is still young! 😅

[@antonmursid3505]

Antonmursid🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏✌🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩💝✌🙏👌😀

[@mhks68]

@@ArmandE 43 is OLD. 43 is middle aged. 43 is grand parent status. 43 is planning for retirement. I’m 49 looking at a 43 year old like “yeah WE old!”

[@bleepmaster23]

I am genuinely surprised at how her KZbin comments are not full of simps. Leila is stunning.

[@bukky9241]

To think that your voice is what makes me keep coming back. There's a way it adds such calmness to the videos and makes you want to listen all day.

[@chansformer]

Really enjoyed this video, made me smile and laugh 😁 For years, I have watched and learned many excel functions from your videos, and many of my questions about you were answered today. Your videos have helped me a lot in my work and personal life, so I am really grateful and appreciate the awesome work you have done. Much thanks and congrats on your milestone!

[@steved6269]

She seems very genuine and sweet. I love the content and learned a lot.

[@gregorytaylor2749]

When I first started watching your videos, I was mesmerized by your beauty and then I became mesmerized by your brilliance.👍👏

[@aviatorbja]

Your channel is among the most professional that I have seen. Your passion and presentation skills are exemplary. As an engineer, I use excel every single day and there are techniques you have taught that I never knew were possible. Thank you!

[@MichaelOw]

Thanks Leila! What an interesting journey you've experienced. Congrats on the milestone! I've only been following for a few weeks and your content is awesome and well-thought out. I've been learning lots! A week to create each video does sound like a lot of work!

[@KarinaStavenes]

Congratulations Leila! Thank you for such a fun, and interesting Q&A session. You are a wonderful presenter, very professional, very knowledgeable, and always well-prepared, but please know that your humility makes it such an added pleasure to watch your videos. May you stay strong, healthy, and motivated. You and your team do a great job. Best wishes from the UK.

[@bitesizeziggy4724]

It's nice to hear her laugh... and she has a nice voice.... I always share her videos to my class. We learned a lot from her... Thank you for the free education. Such an inspiration. Please keep going, we love you!

[@Jan-S-Simonsen]

Congratulations on your 1M Leila. Thank you for this insight into YOU. Your honesty and humour are such amazing traits.

[@nitinkapoor4752]

…not very frequent on your channel… but sometimes when you see (absolute strangers ) people doing well and happy in life …you feel happy for them. I feel happy for you👍.

[@cdyard1]

I love this video. You are so direct, so natural. I love the way you laugh, knowing you are with friends.

[@robvermelis5491]

Great achievement Leila! Well deserved by posting quality content. Congrats!

[@luizdamatta2532]

Great to see high quality content getting recognition! And also the first time I ever met someone who knows excel more than I do! Congratulations!

[@joep9617]

Wow, Leila, this is also a teachable video. You’ve answered multiple questions and gave perspectives on your education, career, and work/life. Even the question my mom said never to ask a woman. ;-) It’s definitely your international education, accent & upbringing that gives you relatable appeal. Wishing you & crew much more success in the future!

[@utubeAgape]

Leila - this was a special treat to get to know you! I’m sure I speak for many when I say how helpful your content is for MS applications in general. Thank you for that! And I have to add that it is great to see a female on the ‘Excel Team of Greats’ that I follow! Wishing you continued success!

[@ExcelForFreelancers]

Congrats again Leila, very well deserved. You are an inspiration to all of us.

[@LeilaGharani]

Thank you so much Randy!

[@dhiyasalem7856]

I knew it . 😀

[@brucelister5594]

And your work is great too Randy. Thanks.

[@nerminbajraktarevic2576]

Ok lepojka&®

[@soupeducrayon]

Oh man...she's so great. Lovely, genuine person and a fantastic teacher! Thanks Leila x

[@ryansofranko8492]

Congrats on your continued success! 1M is quite an achievement. Thank you for all of the knowledge that you've shared over the years!

[@michaelhenderson5098]

And now it is over 2M.

[@chrism9037]

This was great Leila, this really gives us a sense of who you are!

[@daramandara6562]

Leila: i do really respect you, this is my best KZbin channel. All the respect to you and your family.

[@MissKaraDrake]

Your voice is why I started watching your videos to begin and then I loved your content. Don’t change a thing!

[@GosCee]

Congratulations Leila! Well deserved. I'm proud of you. You're the best! Thanks for sharing.

[@paulbarnes1549]

Thank you for your personal information, even more like a classroom where we get to know our teacher. Your videos are well presented and at a pace where I can grasp the content and not just follow it. We’re not all experts so slowing down, especially when mouse clicking, sometimes helps.

[@SergioAlejandroCampos]

Thanks Leila. You are an inspiration for those of us who create content around Excel.

[@LeilaGharani]

I appreciate that, Sergio!

[@nelsoncastillo51]

@@LeilaGharani and @Sergio, thank you, both of you, for the great work. My comment above goes also for Sergio and his Channel. My best wishes for the future of your channels.

[@fionawalsh7428]

Leila, I discovered your channel recently and was so impressed with your explanations and presentation style. You seem like such a lovely and intelligent person and it was fun to watch this video to discover the human side behind the professionalism. Love love love your videos.

[@tom1803]

I totally agree 👍

[@HosseinMadanee]

Just seeing 52 dislikes tells alot about the human nature and what kind of people could be among us in daily basis. How can somebody dislike this honest Q&A??!!!

[@Handlebrake2]

Jesus, get over it.

[@idontlikepeanutbutter]

Congratulations on 1 Million subs Leila. I love this channel and you've helped me so much. Roll on 2 million.

[@mattmontgomery6133]

This is soooo refreshing! And, it took courage to answer some of these. Carry on, you're amazing!!

[@charlottesmith7602]

Congratulations! I have sent so many Univ. of California Berkeley students to your channel, I'm not surprised you have a million subscribers! So well deserved!

[@curlywurly2021]

Brilliant! Lovely to get to know you better. I share your love of Excel and loved your comment about never stopping learning. I've been developing solutions (both as an employee and now as a consultant) for many years, but still learn new things all the time. When you love what you do it never feels like hard work.

[@romulusmilea2747]

I had a lot of fun, Leila, this is a really great video. Thank you for sharing all these to your 1 million fans. Congratulations for your hard work, for your passion, and also for the confidence you spread every time ! You are a true model to follow.

[@LeilaGharani]

Thank you so much Romulus!

[@djnekliw]

Congrats! Thank you for all the help you have provided me without even knowing it! I love your professional videos with amazing step-by-step-descriptions without loosing me on the way. Keep it up and all the best from this point forward!!

[@robertadafallon660]

Glad to be retaining your knowledge! Thank you for your time and service!

[@babybijou969]

Congratulations! I’ve learned many great things from your videos the past couple years. Thanks for doing this Q&A for your followers - I’ve always been curious about your background. This is (and you are) wonderful!

[@JoseFuentesLopez]

"Have you free time...?" Unexpectedly a hard question to answer for someone who enjoys what she do

[@SeleTraining]

Congratulations Leila. I saw your channel awhile back. Then your channel exploded. I am so impressed! You are correct about video creation. It does take more work than most people realize but you have to love doing it and love helping people. It's just nice to see when you get the recognition for your hard earned efforts. Keep up the good work!

[@LeilaGharani]

Thank you, Jason!

[@RajendraPatel.]

Good morning Jason sir 🌄 🥇🪙 *Congratulations Leila* 🪙🥇 You are best trainer for business analyst skills.! 🤞🤞🌹 🌹 *#RPVlogsDelhi*

[@bigboldbicycle]

Definitely about video editing. I started a channel (under a different username) and gave up because the video editing was so time consuming.

[@BenjaminMutuku]

Agree!

[@mikemiller3913]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Much appreciated

[@IdowuObadeyi]

Thank you Leila! This was definitely awesome - as are all your videos.

[@JojoLebgaming]

Congrats on the million Leila. Amazing achievement!!!

[@apurbachatterjee3310]

What a wonderful way to know a bit more about the loveliest KZbin creator! Congratulation for that new feat !

[@dbcooper7326]

You radiate such positivity. The world needs more people like you Leila.

[@mahermd.7388]

I learned a lot from your vidoe tutorials. Whichever topic I search, you are just there. Thank you for being there. Keep up the good work.

[@satinderbank4607]

Congatulations on reaching this milestone. I have learn a lot from you over the months and appreciate the hard work you put in to the videos. It really shows. God Bless you.

[@ND_Irish_Forever]

Very entertaining and informative. Truth be told, Leila probably has not even scratched the surface of her best work. Did you all notice how she said she wasn't necessarily surprised that she achieved One MILLION Subscribers, but rather surprised at how long it took to get there? Those of the words of quiet confidence! So much talent, and what a resume ... Oracle, Hyperian, SAP, VBA, and of course expert status in all Microsoft Office Products. I'm so happy that she said Excel is still worth learning; and explained how Power BI and Tableau are great "reporting tools", but not capable of doing ALL the things that EXCEL CAN DO! I love Excel, and I love what I've learned from Leila on this channel!

[@oscarcavero6078]

Congratulations Leila for this very well deserved achievement. Also congratulations to your team and all the people who supports you. This by far one of the best channels in KZbin.

[@susanoh7503]

You're wonderful, Leila, congratulations on your milestone and keep these great videos coming! I've learned a ton from you. :-)

[@Kari_B61ex]

Very interesting, Leila - You helped to reignite my love of Excel.

[@hunakosdem]

Thanks for the QnA session, it was by far the funniest I've seen so far. You are a great person, Leila, I love the work you are doing. I'm a little bit shocked on your husband making fun of you on your A results in the uni. This bit tells a lot on your probably lovely relationship, but still, I'd be super proud if my wife had those great results as you and would never say anything even a half bad joke about it. He is a lucky guy to have you 😉

[@lovepiano4616]

Congratulations Leila! You are so gifted on teaching Excel and I really appreciated your compassion. I'm taking your Power Query full package course right now and this pop up and I thought it was interesting to take a break and know you more. God Bless you for what you are doing!

[@jujuvisnadi]

Loved the video! You're so intelligent and inspiring, and now we had an insight of your humourous and bubbly personality outside of your formal profession. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Zumii]

Thank you Leila, you’re a huge inspiration. I took a couple of your courses on Udemy, and of course now follow you here on KZbin. You’ve really helped me build my skills and my career, and I continue to learn from you. Many congratulations on your 1m subs, it’s fully deserved. ❤️

[@LeilaGharani]

Thank you so much!

[@jasonipfatsiong2062]

Thank you so much…very generous to share your personal aspects. Such a beautiful personality… be safe and enjoy Jason

[@salmaalaa6158]

hi

[@arbolitos]

I was always interested in learning more about you, and today I saw this video! I am very thankful for all of the content and training you have shared! Now let's go for the 2,000,000 milestone!⭐ Btw, you have an extremely pleasant voice!

[@sarienvanschalkwyk6318]

Congratulations Leila! Can't wait for your DAX course! Thanks for always providing great content.

[@andrewmoss6449]

4:04 It’s great that your job is an integrated part of your life. Many people like to separate work and free time by creating a boundary between them. Moreover, Excel is not typically seen as something you would use out of working hours, but the fact that you do and enjoy it is great. With all the knowledge you’ve acquired over the years, do you remember it all? Or do you often have to look back at what you’ve done in the past to jolt your memory? You’ve covered so many topics after all.

[@LeilaGharani]

Many thanks Andrew. I don't remember it all. I often have to go back and check 😊

[@gabiold]

When you has an enthusisasm about something, and it happens that you can find (or create) a workplace that matches your interest, then you don't really working at work, and don't really need that amount or kind of relaxation after that, because you just do what you love to do, which is relaxing in itself. I knew she is this kind of a personality in the first second when she hesitated answering the question. If this is what someone truly are, and if it happens that he/she are in a relationship that can't tolerate this behaviour and you are forced too hard to draw a line between your freetime and worktime, which is the same as your hobby.... Then it is sad, but the truth is that you are not the person the other one searched for, and sooner or later it will either take your happiness away or you'll end the relationship.

[@prof.code-dude2750]

So good!! Now you seem more smart than I thought you were! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Amazing Q and A

[@LahsenOualyad]

I just discovered your channel, now I'm addicted to your tutorials, thank you for everything.

[@mtjoleolkaelle]

This is one of the best video as far as being a subscriber to a KZbin channel! We don’t see this often fact I never seen this anywhere!! Thanks for doing this!!

[@muhammadosmanalimd.hanapi1105]

Leilaaaaa so happy to watch this and I thought you’re serious all time but now I know you’re funny , beautiful and good personality! Love from Malaysia 💯💯🙌🏼🇲🇾 you’re my life saviour in Excel haha

[@LearningandTechnology]

Congratulations on this amazing achievement. It represents great work, effort, and quality.

[@TralynnBerry]

So proud of you and grateful for the information you put out there! Congratulations.

[@janetcheong2121]

Thanks for sharing you personal stuff with your subscribers. Learning a lot from you!

[@sajeens]

Congratulations on this milestone 😊

[@jackalmuiz]

The KZbin algorithm finally brought me here today. Two years late, but I am so glad I found this. You're a wonderful teacher, a great content creator and a beautiful person. Keep it up!

[@LeilaGharani]

Wow, thank you!

[@ujangsonjaya8348]

Congratulations on the massive milestone Leila! Well deserved! I love you much, your channel change my skill

[@CassandraLin]

Thank you for your channel, I just stumbled upon it and have already learned so much. Your videos are clear and I hope you continue to share the knowledge… I know myself and others need it !!

[@leachimusable]

Wow, das haut mich jetzt vom Hocker. Ich hätte nie gedacht, dass du in Österreich lebst. Du sprichst akzentfrei Englisch. Herzlichen Glückwunsch zu mittlerweile über einer Million Abonnementen. Deine Videos haben mir schon sehr oft geholfen. Vielen Dank und ich hoffe, dass du mit uns noch mehr Wissen teilst. 👍

[@LeilaGharani]

😊 Vielen Dank!

[@NaftuliSinger]

Wow, I waited a long time for this video (I always thought that you're strictly serious only 😉, then you came out with the #shorts pranks [please continue...] and here we go with the full sense of humour 😊), I feel much more connected now, thank you so much!!!

[@LeOlamVaed]

I literally just found your channel and this is the first KZbin of you that I have watched. I am blown away! My best friend in college was from Iran 🇮🇷

[@schylerjones5722]

Wow, congratulations on your milestone! Happy to be one of those subscribers - your videos are super informative. Looking forward to many more!

[@chadpatrick5112]

You have helped me so much with various Office "How-To's". Congrats on this well-deserved milestone!

[@asmithapriyankavanapalli4688]

Wow I can't wait for your new courses on Udemy. You changed my life , thank you so much Leila,tons of love ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LeilaGharani]

Thank you so much!

[@LivisSpanol]

Totally adorable! Thanks for teaching us so much! Congrats!

[@senifalu]

Very impressive presentation. I stumbled on your channel by accident recently, and I have learned a lot from your classes. I also appreciate your transparency and openness with this milestone video. Congratulations!!.

[@bradsteimel]

So glad after all these years of being educated by your videos that I finally get to see the real you! Well done beautiful lady, keep up the good work!

[@LeilaGharani]

Thank you so much!

[@krishnanaikwade487]

Congratulations🎉 for achieving this milestone

[@MissionComputers]

Congratulations Leila. So nice to see this personal side of you. You are an inspiration. Thank you so much for all that you do.

[@TylerStanczak]

3:50 Plants that have a purpose😂😂 haha this was awesome Leila. I could see a new series of vlogs in the future :)

[@LeilaGharani]

Yeah, the guys behind the camera had a lot of laughs with that one 😂

[@TylerStanczak]

@@LeilaGharani it was awesome and super funny! :)

[@alecairpaag]

I had never thought of "plants with a purpose" before... and I'm a vegetarian. Bursted out laughing.👍👍😂

[@nikhilalizad]

At some time every body wants to know things from, whom they follow regularly, it was good to see you...!

[@GaboCh2000]

Congratulations, Leila. Your videos have been super helpful to me. I have a saved playlist on KZbin that is full of your videos. Thank you and keep publishing and I'll continue to give them the thumbs up.

[@tristangeoffroy9286]

Leila, thank you so much for sharing all this with us. Like the others I was curious to know. And again you teach us so much. It’s so inspirational to listen. Thank you.

[@cathyb2204]

I'm suprised you have only 1,000,000 followers. Your content and presentation are incredible, and I've learned so much. Thank you and I look forward to many more years of learning.

[@rory1653]

Congrats Leila, so well deserved! P.s. My girlfriend has been jealous of you for ages! She calls you my KZbin crush 😊

[@signalmas5673]

You’re awesome! With the 1 mil subscribers I feel my competitive edge at work is melting away. But I do love to share too, I mention you a lot.

[@iphonetravelnotes3531]

What i most love about you is that you are super organised. Thanks so much for putting in these videos. Super informative. Thank you 😍

[@HRH_Queen_JoJo]

Early 40s are the BEST! If I could relive any age it would be those years.

[@rgseven6557]

Really? I am actually 35 but have a phobia of age. I worry how life would be life when I reach 40.

[@amjan]

@@rgseven6557 I'm closing on 40 and it feels less scary than it was to be closing on 30 ;)