How Isabel Paige tells a story | the allure of living in a tiny house in the mountains

[@ColRusSer]

The thing is that Isabel’s videos are art, along with everything else you state so very well. It is precisely the slow, real passing of time in her videos that is what has drawn so many of us to them.

[@happyhorsman6398]

Your video is so refreshing. In a world where it is more the norm to exhibit jealousy and tear down others, you are taking this opportunity to build someone else up. To show appreciation for someone else's art, and talent. The world needs more people like you.

[@HarmonieV]

yeeesss, we're all about the good vibes over in this corner of the internet 👏🏼:) this is a nice comment to read in contrast to all the people in the comments looking for reasons to criticize a person they've never met.

[@laurieg673]

Her critics definitely don't understand the message she is putting out to the world. You explained it perfectly. Her videos are soothing and inspiring.

[@tomthumb5242]

Her message is to build a tiny house right next to your family’s vacation home and pretend your living off the grid. Use your father’s saws to build the tiny house because he owns a construction company

[@laurieg673]

@@tomthumb5242 and what's the problem with building a simple tiny house you have? She used tools? 🤣🤣🤣🤡

[@tomthumb5242]

@@laurieg673 she’s supposed to be roughing it off the grid but she can just go next door in the big family vacation home anytime she wants. Kind of like your kid camping in the back yard.. Her father does construction and she uses saws that probably cost more than the average home.

[@laurieg673]

@@tomthumb5242 so you decide she should be roughing it & expect her to do it your way.. Okay.

[@laurieg673]

@@tomthumb5242 how is she pretending to live off grid when she doesn't say she is? She shows she has power & access to showers. That's not pretending anything.

[@TexasHomesteaders]

I follow her and enjoy her videos but it's a fantasy. She didn't have to buy this land, her parents own it. She doesn't have to pay taxes on it. Her parents do. Not HAVING to work gives her the free time to do this that most people don't have. And she's not that isolated. She still puts on a good yt program.

[@laurieg673]

How is it a fantasy? She lives there. Not having to pay taxes or buy land doesn't make her life a fantasy. And she does work.

[@TexasHomesteaders]

@@laurieg673 The fantasy is that in order to afford that land and lifestyle, she'd have to work at more than a coffee shop (can't remember where her job was) especially in Washington state. It's one thing to live on someone else's land and live there rent free and your money can go towards what you want and quite another to have to spend your free time, while still holding a job, learning a trade or going to college to be able to afford that very nice land. So anyone wanting to recreate this scenario is either going to have to know someone with this kind of land who will let them live there for free or barter or work their butts off until they can afford to leave the 50 (or more) hour work week and still afford the land and taxes. I owned 30 acres in the cheaper state of Arkansas in the Ozarks and even then her lifestyle would be hard to maintain without someone working long hours to pay the bills. Now that she's monetized, she should get sponsors and do well.

[@laurieg673]

@@TexasHomesteaders why would anyone want to recreate someone else's life? What does her having access to family land rent free have to do with her living a clean, healthy, goal oriented life?

[@karablades5784]

@@TexasHomesteaders KZbin pays more than people think

[@TexasHomesteaders]

@@karablades5784 Yes, but she said she wasn't monetized.

[@mimimalone548]

I don’t think that she is in the middle of no where. Is she not on her parents mountain ranch? I enjoy her videos, but grew up in an off grid, no convenience, land dependent food source. So my viewpoint, is one of a life lived off grid.

[@amberhawke]

You are correct. She is not living "off-the-grid" alone in the mountains. Her tiny house is on her parent's property, therefore she can get utilities like electricity from them. I'm sure your life was much harder and harsher than Isabella's. I've watched quite a few of Isabella's and videos and they are well done cinematically, props to her for enjoying a semi-solitary existence in nature, but it's definitely not off-the grid.

[@jmash7751]

You are correct. Her parent's house is right next door with all the amenities for her to use. Her father is a building contractor. However, she never shows this or talks about it, instead giving the impression she's living out in the boonies and being off grid. Regardless of how good her vids are, the lack of transparency is a problem for me. Just saying!

[@HarmonieV]

NOTE 📌 It's been a few days since I uploaded this and I JUST realized the Intro/ thesis statement didn't get included & the first 30 seconds of the video is missing. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Sorry if the beginning seems abrupt (that was not intentional). Here's what it should have said: "In the past year, Isabel Paige has quickly become my favourite youtuber on the platform. Not only that, I would go as far to say probably my favourite person in all of social media. If you’ve never heard of Isabel, she is a KZbinr based in Washington state who lives off the grid in a tiny home in the mountains. Her videos are a cross between a cinematic & vlog style & portray her daily life as a young person trying to live a sustainable & simple life. Now I’ve never personally been the fan girl type, but as a fellow creator I have to say there are so many things I admire about Isabel & I am not alone in that sentiment. Isabel’s videos have very distinct characteristics that make them exceptionally unique. " ⚠️ Also, if you're not a fan of Isabel's, thats totally cool. Every creator can't be liked by everyone. With that said, this video probably isn't for you either. 🤷🏼‍♀️This is not a drama video, so if that's the kinda thing you're looking for you will be disappointed.

[@jeffmpvd7689]

As someone who has been watching Isabel's videos for a while, trying to understand how magical they are and why, this is a really perceptive review!

[@HarmonieV]

Thanks Jeff! I agree, they were such a nice & calming thing to watch during the winter/ pandemic while everybody was locked indoors. Such peaceful content 😊

[@DebbieNobodyneedstoknow1]

She inspires me. I built a she shed, I live in an RV and I learned to build things. She helped me to push myself. Love her to bits! I’m 54 yes old ☺️

[@dsbennett]

I stripped down and took a bath in a freezing river in the mountains. I had to move fast because my muscles quickly began to move slower and slower. It was an amazing experience but also dangerous. I saw how lethal cold water can be by making it impossible to swim. Never do this in water deeper than two or three feet.

[@gw877]

Hypothermia sets in quick. You must have a place to warm up in doors. Or you could die.

[@bilko1971]

If i was a woman i would be shouting her name from the hills. I think she is a great role model for young women. Everything you said about her is spot on. She is my favourite YT'er. I literally re-binged her whole channel over the 3 weeks i had cv. She is one of the most authentic people i have come across - in life!

[@woodlandsavenue88]

A question, Where is she getting her internet service. She said that she needs to climb the mountain to get a service. Between you and I think Isabel is living in her mum and dad's condo just down the road for comfort. Another hint is where is her boyfriend when she is recording? He is nowhere to be seen (bet he is in the condo warm and snug).

[@HarmonieV]

On her IG story highlights, she addressed some of these questions publicly. Her parents cabin gets wifi. Her bf is in the studio they built working on music. also atm I'm pretty sure they're abroad. so yeah I dunno, the answers aren't really that hard to find if you watch her videos regularly. If you watch a couple and jump to conclusions I could see how you might get confused though.

[@susanspisak65]

What a beautiful video that you have created. I enjoy Isabel’s content very much. Your videos touch on emotions and make me smile!

[@andrewg7746]

Harmonie, you say she is off grid in your description, but anyone who watches all her videos can see she isnt really living off the grid. I think this why people are upset, because she misleads you.

[@HarmonieV]

That's fair.

[@Tatianabhai2372]

@Linda Holman then why is harmonie writing off grid in the description if she wasn’t misled? What about the title of Isabel’s video 32, what does it say?

[@laurieg673]

Having an electrical cord to run your frig is hardly living "on grid".

[@amberhawke]

@@laurieg673 Actually, that is *exactly* what it is. Plus, it's not just the refrigerator, the house is also lit. The term "off-grid" means off the electrical grid. Merriam-Webster: Definition of off-grid : not connected to or served by publicly or privately managed utilities (such as electricity, gas, or water)

[@jmash7751]

@Andrew G. Exactly! What bothers me is she is making money with Patreon, without being totally honest. I just don't think it is cool.

[@trulymagyar7169]

I SO appreciate your observations! I adore Isabel and her videos for ALL of the reasons you so perfectly outlined here. You have a wonderfully deep analytic sense- woo hoo! :) I also admire your video making capabilities- and I will check out your other videos! :)

[@HarmonieV]

Thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed it - I was a bit upset after uploading because i realized I accidentally cut the introduction when the video exported, so I'm happy people liked it anyway :)

[@Anncheryl61]

You did a beautiful job reviewing my favorite utuber.

[@cubax26]

Does anybody know what camera does Isabel use?

[@DaciaProject]

Sony FX3.

[@gw877]

She doesn't live in the tiny house,nor built it. She lives in her parents summer house behind her tinny house,with electricity. Her father built the house. It all is a sham. She does it all for profit.

[@HarmonieV]

Why do you care though? It’s okay to not be a fan of somebody, but why waste your time crusading against them? I don’t get it 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@sunnydays802]

Harmonie Vachon Don’t you care if her content is fake? It IS fake. Maybe try to do some deeper research before you analyze surface level content. She is a scam artist.

[@HarmonieV]

@@sunnydays802 I appreciate the art for what it is. Making beautiful films is so much more work than people realize. That alone has my support. If you disagree, make your own video about it. 🤷🏼‍♀Otherwise stop telling me how to do my hobby. sheesh.

[@DaciaProject]

@@HarmonieV ?! She's a scam artist. Stop it!

[@Boulderman]

Just found this and love it. As one of Isabel's fan's I have loved every one of them.

[@HarmonieV]

so nice to hear Richard :)

[@user-lt1jd1ye3v]

She’s a rich girl that got really really reallllyyyy incredibly lucky.

[@HEYWANDERER]

Yes. I think a lot of these points made in the video are true. Isabel is talented and she is good at story telling and creating beautiful videos. However, she didn't know she could monetize her YT videos b/c she doesn't need money. She has money. Her family helped her build and finance her tiny home and studio. There is nothing wrong with that, but it is often overlooked or ignored. Isabel has certainly not be transparent about that and she doesn't have to be. But people need to factor that in when being so amazed with Isabel. Not having to worry about money does free up a lot of mental space and is absolutely a game changer in being able to live a beautiful life. How many other people could create beautiful videos if they didn't have to worry about money. I don't say any of this in a critical way as I enjoy Isabel's videos. But perspective is key. I

[@jkardi9803]

its entertainment, pure and simple. my only concern is less savvy viewers watching this kind of content, idealizing it, and then having a harsh reality check when they try to attempt some version of it.

[@HarmonieV]

Yep, they're stories, not tutorials

[@tropicallyfit]

Are you serious? LOL tons of people live off grid. What is worrisome is idealizing city life or living in the suburbs surrounded by IDIOT people, asinine lock downs. restrictions and robbing you of your FREEDOMS!!! etc etc. Life in RURAL areas off grid is the way to live... and NORMAL for the human species!!

[@safromnc8616]

Please look closer...much of her content is essentially a scripted reality show. It's not real and there are lots of ?'s around her content. None of it adds up. I somehow ended up w/one of her 'hiking' videos. The things she did and how she allegedly did them was flat out dangerous. Her cookbook is also wholly plagiarized. Please do your research prior to applauding someone pretending to be something, they obviously are not....at all. Sad, but true. As a 'real hiker' everything about that hiking video was way off. There are no 20 mile trails in regards to where she went. Her clothing was not appropriate to be hiking in the Mts @ altitude. She claims she encountered a bear but doesn't even mention what kind, what happened, nothing. Doesn't appear she even knew how to set up a tent and she took a huge backpack w/pots & pans and a huge water filter, etc. For a pot of rice ? For an overnighter ? I saw no sign of a quilt or sleeping bag. Regardless - whether or not she is just plain stupid or pretending, what she put out there is plain dangerous. You feel altitude...she didn't even mention it. She is a storyteller to be sure. She's totally fake ! I liked it better before I even knew who she was....

[@HarmonieV]

Alright captain pedantic...

[@safromnc8616]

@@HarmonieV I'll consider that a compliment, albeit back-handed in nature. ; )

[@johncourt9580]

This is a beautiful, in-a-nutshell review of Isabel. I don't thing she realizes just how beautiful and talented she is! It makes her so special!

[@_joannahans]

This just popped up on my recs but I just wanna say I’m so sad she left the farm 😩😩 so happy for her of course, but I will miss her summers and the garden and everything! I hope she has fun during her travels 💛

[@HarmonieV]

I know, i feel that! but I'm pretty stoked to see her evolve as a film maker through the transition. I'm sure even without the farm the new content will be dreamy & fun to watch :)

[@lauralupescu5714]

I'm in my 50s and still live my life like her! I Don't think it's her youth but maybe more a personality type.I have friends who are in their 80s who are spontaneous,fueled by their creativity with child like wonder of the world!! Some people stay that way for there entire life.Were free andaybe to some a little crazy but free! That's what I love about her vedios be spontaneous!

[@maverickf13]

What a blessing that I searched for Isabel Paige and found your channel ♥️. Subbed!

[@HarmonieV]

Thanks Liz, happy to have you! :)

[@maverickf13]

@@HarmonieV hey Harmonie!!! :) Thanks for saying hi!

[@inchw0rm]

these are reasons i love her channel as well! i understand the questions and some of the criticisms people have of channels like hers, and i have wondered before if it's realistic, but honestly i just don't really care hahah because the way she films inspires me which is most important to me personally, and she is doing so much herself, building and creating and cooking, relaxing and admiring nature and the seasons, it reminds me to integrate the parts i can do in my own life and lets me escape for just a moment into the world of her videos, i live in the city next to an alley so i definitely appreciate that haha

[@inchw0rm]

and of course on top of all that all her videos are just simply beautiful, the views and music is like a moment of meditation :)

[@HarmonieV]

@@inchw0rm I agree! from a viewer I'm sad she's dialling it back with the weekly stories (because I look forward to them, especially during the winter when I'm always indoors), but from a creator standpoint, i totally get & respect her decision. KZbin is a grind & as we know, she has a ton of different grinds on-the-go, hahaha

[@laurieg673]

My son's all lived like she does to save money for a home. We ran an extension cord to give them some power but they definitely roughed it through the winters without running water and feeding a woodstove. I don't know why people think you can't live like that.

[@helenawoods]

this is such a great video! I just LOVE your voice, your optimism and analysis! As a filmmaker, I've been thinking about what it is that makes Isabel's film style so wonderful to watch! I just adore her and her videos. You hit all the great points that I hadn't thought of! Much appreciated 🤗

[@HarmonieV]

Thanks Helena! I appreciate that, I just checked out your channel & you also tell beautiful stories! 😊

[@CoverageAwarenessStudio]

Think about this, she is not living an active life on her own... But only parts of living alone editing out her family from the video... If anything, she should talk about how family is everything as the biggest what if question...

[@christinebaratta7117]

Well if you watch her you should know how she says her family and friends are everything to her and she has them in her video,s a lot

[@GoodCreatureProductions]

Great, insightful video on what makes her content so special! One thing I thought I'd add - I'm pretty sure she just uses the Classic Negative film simulation setting on her Fuji XT-4 to create the color palette that defines her videos. I have the same camera and have used that setting on occasion, and it looks identical to my eye. I also don't think she'd have the time to grade every shot from log footage and put out the amount of videos she produces. Just my 2 cents!

[@HarmonieV]

She actually addressed her gear on IG recently and i think she said she uses a modified vintage lens on her fuji & that she doesn't colour-grade 👀 I thought that was pretty cool, gives a great effect. i can't remember the proper name though

[@GoodCreatureProductions]

@@HarmonieV Carl Zeiss Contax with a XT mount adapter. She didn't mention it but it's definitely the Classic Negative film simulation she's using for all of her shots. Pretty sure the xt3 also has that built in

[@hannah_mori]

@@GoodCreatureProductions do you know what camera body she uses? and what kind of zeiss contax?

[@GoodCreatureProductions]

@@hannah_mori it's the Fuji XT4 with the classic negative film simulation. I'm not sure which lenses she's using from the Contax line-up but they seem to be mostly wide angle like 18 to 23 mm

[@FarmergirlJess]

She’s the best at storytelling

[@HarmonieV]

totally, her most recent videos have been really well done 👌🏼

[@bretthibbs6083]

This was a great video about Isabel thank you. I've watched several of her videos and they are really good.

[@HarmonieV]

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@dazeyjanye]

She is so authentic to her self, and truly dances with the purpose of her soul-- she really inspired me to start vlogging. I really relate to her, so I'm so glad she started making content. She has a real interest with realism, and the truth. I'm really into Bill Hicks right now, and she reminds me of someone Bill Hicks would love. Because she truly embodies this idea: "i do not believe making money in order to consume goods is mankind's sole purpose on this planet. if you're wondering what i believe our purpose on this planet is, i'll give you a hint... it has to do with creating and sharing." -- Bill Hicks

[@HarmonieV]

That's such a nice quote! Also very cool to hear that you started creating as a result of watching another creators content ::) so rad :)

[@KrishnaWearsPrana]

She's more false than genuine. She didn't make anything. Her cookbook is fake and stolen from pintrest, she's not a true mountaineer, didn't build a van because she just bought it instead, and more. At least she tried. But she is just wearing a mask.

[@peterboyd8]

Hello Harmonie I saw your thumbnail for this video a while back and thought nothing of it until recently I decided to click on it and read a few of the comments. Understandably your comment section has attracted the attention of Jasmine Cherry viewers and they are trying to bring light to some of the incomplete truths that Isabel shows in her videos. Can I ask if you had watched the original Jasmine Cherry’s critique videos regarding Isabel’s activities and lifestyle before making your video? As someone who has seen all of Isabelle’s videos, she is indeed a very good videographer and ‘storyteller’, I have watched her from the first video. She has certainly tapped into a topic and KZbin market that appeals to the masses and may I add her timing was lucky due to covid lockdown’s worldwide. This said I feel Jasmine’s concerns and views towards Isabel were valid and personally did not diminish Isabel as a person but more on her ‘stories’, how these did not add up or portray who she really is off/on screen. Granted these are ‘story’s’ but Isabel has added a lot of mixed truths, this has confused her viewers and they are questioning her. The following is a response from Isabel to Jasmine (which has been seen in Anna’s analysis video) - “Hey Jasmine, I appreciate you trying to raise awareness of the manipulation that occurs over social media, which of course is a very problematic subject that should be addressed more. The problem I have is a lot of what you stated here is actually quite false. I don’t appreciate you spreading false information about my life. I try very hard to remain transparent as possible and to show the life I love to live. Thats it. I’m not trying to convince people to live like me, I’m simply showing my joy of life to others. To find fault in this is honestly very disheartening and really hurt my feelings”. This comment towards Jasmine attracted well over 500 subsequent comments in that thread including mine, a lot of them questioning Isabel to clarify the part on what information presented by Jasmine was ‘false’, Isabel kept silent and within a short time she removed this comment including all the others who questioned her?? Isabelle does make beautiful videos and portray’s to be a happy go luck, peaceful, joyful person yet her videos are very much cultivated to image this aesthetic lifestyle without showing the real practicalities of living including the real expenses to afford this lifestyle, less we not forget this is indeed all for KZbin views and revenue. The problem I have is in her comment section, her viewers admire and treat her with over positive comments to the point of toxic and she can do no wrong even when she has done things that are actually illegal in her videos. (I have evidence) Each to their own but once you peek behind the veil of Isabelle’s (and parents) real life which the information is freely attainable online to what she shows you on KZbin there is more than meets the eye of a 24 year old who has achieved a lot in a few years compared to others.

[@HarmonieV]

Hey peter - thanks for being so respectful in your comment, i appreciate your approach. But i gotta be honest - i don't care about any of it (the drama, the haters, ect). If people don't enjoy what a creator puts out, they don't have to consume their videos or support them. When somebody's whole personality becomes an effort to tear other folks down under the thin veil of "criticism" I think it's pretty dumb. These internet people gotta move on & focus on their own lives & contributions to the world. I don't care to comment on it any further or debate. Not interested, don't care.

[@peterboyd8]

@@HarmonieV thank you Harmonie. while I respect your ‘dont care’ attitude, the fact is you cared enough to make a nice video regarding Isabel Paige without gathering enough evidence to make your own judgement and letting others theirs. What I am trying to say is… it seems that you care more for the creators content rather than the actual practicalities, efforts and expenses to live her lifestyle? Judging buy the concerns and comments on Isabel’s own videos there are a lot of people voicing their bewilderment on how this young woman can afford half of the things she is doing on what was her yoga, waitressing careers when prior to her KZbin channel she was travelling in style around the world when she was only 18-19 (fact). Once again I do commend her for putting out and producing great and beautiful vlogs, the ethics and accountability of her recent activities do have to be questioned.

[@HarmonieV]

@@peterboyd8 1) Truth is you have no way of knowing how much "research" I've done. You are just making the assumption that you know more than I do. You're also making big assumptions on how other people come to conclusions & form their judgements... which is naive because you have never met me & don't know me at all. It's the same flawed logic you're applying to this larger creator. You don't know these people on the internet - stop pretending you do. 2) Get a real hobby 3) I encourage you to apply this same investigative vigor to look into your local politicians & lobbyists (you know - the people whose actions actually impact your life)

[@peterboyd8]

@@HarmonieV Hermonie, (1) perhaps I did jump the gun and assumed too much and you are absolutely correct as I do not know you or Isabelle personally for that I apologise. I just yet again assumed that you would have done a bit of research on Isabel personally before making your video. I am acting the way I am because I have spoken to people in comments on various videos from Isabel’s, Jasmine’s and Anna’s Analysis asking questions and looking for answers (which admittedly Isabel never responds to?). As above I do not know Isabelle personally but from various social media photos and videos (Instagram and Patreon) including odd websites I feel I have gathered enough to know where she’s been in the world and a bit of the family background, nothing sinister. (2) I do actually have a life and enjoy it very much thank you (or are you also assuming here too?) (3) I am actually from the uk so yes perhaps real changes need to be made in all walks of life and above. I may add that tho KZbin is a relativity new medium, there is a reason why Influencers are called Influencers as they can and are influencing people every day and do have an impact on them.

[@mysteriesoftherealm]

@@peterboyd8 She didn't do any research she is gaslighting, her and isabellfruadster are of the same ilk, lyin' cheatin' stealin' females. Don't bother making sense, she doesn't have any. she found out about all this after she made this video and now she has to pretend she likes tricksters because you know ...EGO!

[@catdaddy7657]

I decided to follow ur channel also because of ur respect.

[@HarmonieV]

Thank you! :)

[@catdaddy7657]

@@HarmonieV ur welcome.

[@annetv5592]

I’m a Isabel’s subscriber and I just follow you today!

[@julieblackstock8650]

she isnt very honest though, its her parents land, and she gets a lot more help, she also rakes in a fortune on Patreon, so thats not fully sustainable. And her latest one about the van build? she neglects to say some one else built that van out completely before she and Logan got it. They are pretending they are building the inside , its not true. It was bought complete.

[@ros5823]

I agree.She is fake

[@HarmonieV]

she talked about buying the van and linked to the video of the guy who actually built it - just throwin' that out there to fact check you

[@ros5823]

@@HarmonieV You just throwin that out there to fact check you.She never linked the video of the guy who actually built it.Jasmine linked the video.

[@HarmonieV]

@@ros5823 is that woman still on her crusade? sad, she really needs to find a new life mission.

[@michellenite5393]

I like her videos. They are so relax and remind me the old TV videos. I wondering how happy we will be if we all follow our dreams? Not stuff. I did run out of money. I learn few things from her. I used them and I survive.. Thank you for making this positive video about her.

[@HarmonieV]

Thanks Michelle, I appreciate it & totally agree :)

[@sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298]

I could never do what Isabella does. But her lifestyle's intriguing.

[@HarmonieV]

agreed, i wouldn't have the patience to painstakingly do every task by hand. It's really something, hahaha

[@mysteriesoftherealm]

she couldn't either that's why she doesn't , get a grip , fool!

[@djgeez1399]

Lovely video! Now I’ll follow your upbeat channel as well. Namaste and a peaceful day to you!

[@HarmonieV]

Thanks & back at cha 🙏🏼😊!!

[@sashapima4176]

Isabel is a liar and if you go and check Jasmine Cherry’s recent video about this, the evidence is made clear. She is also not as nice as she seems. I wish she was but she isn’t. Sometimes I think it’s naivety but also a lot of her deception is on purpose to get views. You seem like a great girl who actually worked to get what you have, so well done. That is not the case with Isabel. Her stories and love of the simple things lose all their meaning and enjoyment once you realise that. The quality of her cinematography is that way because she is NOT the one doing it. Other KZbinrs don’t do it because it takes training to get that way. Have you never noticed the colour grading is a special technique that takes film training? She never answers any questions about how she films and edits, because she isn’t the one who does it. Everyone else on KZbin works hard on their own video edits except her, and then she takes the credit for it, just like so much of everything else she is doing.

[@HarmonieV]

Hi Sasha, thanks for sharing your opinion but i fully disagree with you on this. I've watched both of Jasmine Cherry's videos on the topic and what i took away from them was much different. First of all, I don't see Jasmine as having an objective opinion. Her whole case was that Isabel is "manipulating" people by "hiding" the fact that her family owns the land, ect, ect. However, many people (myself included), don't agree with that statement, because I don't feel Isabel has tried to hide that she's had help. It's been implied. Most viewers are aware that's she's had help & still think what she's doing is impressive. Even with those advantages, the work she's put into all of these projects is still remarkable & something that people enjoy (and support). Secondly, intent is also important & I don't believe that Isabel's intent has ever been to "manipulate" people or "lie". She just seems like a young girl making films about a transformative part of her life. In my opinion, Jasmine came off as pretty aggressive in her first video & honestly kinda seemed jealous about the praise Isabel was getting from her fanbase. It seems like Jasmine has developed a pretty parasocial POV & has made the assumption that she actually "knows" this creator , when in reality she is just 1 of 500,000 other subscribers/ viewers. Jasmine was the aggressor in creating the online drama & is now playing the victim for the backlash she's receiving. I don't believe she should be cancelled, harassed or anything, but in the act of shading people online you run the risk of rubbing people the wrong way. And if she is being harassed or threatened, she should be dealing with the police ... not trying to get the online creator (who is a complete stranger) involved. Finally, as a fellow-creator, I think the idea that Isabel doesn't shoot & edit her own videos is pretty random. I can look back at Isabel's body of work over the past few years and see the slow progression & improvement. It wasn't like she started on Day 1 and was suddenly as good as she is today. It was gradual. Also, I have the same camera as Isabel (I'm pretty sure she shoots with a Fujifilm X-t2) & from a gear perspective it takes really beautiful images, so achieving those shots isn't incredibly hard if you have a good eye & understand frame rate. Same with colour grading. Anyone can watch a youtube tutorial and learn to colour grade. Just most people don't care enough or take the time to learn. I think it's cool that she does take the time to learn and gradually improve her videos over time. She's a "do it yourself" kind of person for almost everything (as far as I can tell), and I don't see why she would make an exception with her videos. I don't see any evidence of her having an outside editor or somebody filming for her? I think this comment is baseless. I mean you're entitled to your own opinion, but those are all the reasons why i firmly disagree. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@sashapima4176]

@@HarmonieV Isabel is a bad person for allowing Jasmine’s life to be threatened and not saying anything about how she doesn’t condone it. Other KZbinrs have a clear progression of film development over at least 5 years. There is a clear jump between her earlier videos and then sudden cinematography perfection- probably at the moment her dad decided to invest in her business. Any film student can tell you how long it takes to perfect those story telling techniques which doesn’t make sense since Isabel was engaged in so many other tasks. It’s quite obvious how difficult it would be for her to be filming those long shots on her own, going up and down the hill over and over again with heavy equipment. I won’t argue Jasmine’s points here - people can just watch her video and make up their own minds. Isabel is an offense to real youtubers like yourself and to people who really live off the grid. I also really dislike that she has created so many aggressive, crazed fans who are so young they don’t know any better. I also want to say in her most recent video it’s clear she is using a full size tripod which is very heavy to be doing what she is doing. This is not jealousy this is just anger at being lied to. I personally am very happy to see people’s success and I wish you the best. Indeed I would never want to be a person like her.

[@HarmonieV]

​ @Sasha Pima Are you a film student? I mean thank you, I appreciate your kind words towards me.. but I still disagree & I'm not 100% sure if you have the experience/ knowledge to make an informed claim about her filming capabilities. Her videos are high quality, but what she's doing isn't impossible or hard to believe (I'm saying this as someone with film experience). And even if isabel was "lying" as you're suggesting, i personally don't care. I still enjoy the content, it's better than most things on youtube. Though, I don't think she is lying & I certainly don't think she's a bad person. Majority of online hate/ drama is sooo unnecessary, & it usually boils down to someone exploiting a youtubers name for attention. The world is just a polarizing place & no matter What you do, someone will find a problem with it, and I feel like this is prime example. But like I said, you're entitled to feel however you want about it. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@sashapima4176]

@@HarmonieV I am a film student. Also I study arts. Ok well I respect your opinion. Thanks for your response

[@melamutu]

@@sashapima4176 in her latest video, she says that she's 'alone and scared' going for a hike up the mountains, carrying a full backpack...and she's filming it all on a tripod with her camera as well as using a drone. How did she carry all this by herself?! My guess is that she didn't....

[@suemontgomery2016]

I also love her channel

[@P.C._Thingh]

Answered a lot of questions that lures on the back of my head when I watch her videos. Like is ISA not tempted to do shorts/ reels and TikTok’s ?? OR I hope reels /shorts and TikTok don’t force ISA to stop doing her long slow videos.

[@hoosierladyus48]

I love Isabels channel! I know Jasmine Cherry doesn't like her, which is sad. I'm an older woman, but I love watching her take on a lot of challenges. Wish I could be young again.

[@GiMom19]

Jasmine has researched and has proof of all that Isabel has lied about in her channel. It’s not about some creator liking or disliking another. I have followed Isabel for a long time and have enjoyed her videos. Now that I have been educated and rewatched some of her videos - I’m sick to my stomach of how Isabel lies by means of omission. So so sad 😞

[@tobyruddy1313]

She hurts so many people by reeling them in and making them like her. What kind of person makes people think she struggles for money and saves her own money to build house at such young age, when the information about her family's millionaire wealth is publically available. You can’t question her at all because she ignores you or deletes you and only allows people to speak who are bowing at her feet. She breaks people’s trust and they don’t even care she is doing it and come after you and attack you - that’s how much scary control she and other people like her have. If you didn’t want people to speak with drama, then you why did you post this just after Jasmine did.

[@HarmonieV]

My opinion - what she's doing isn't directly hurting herself or anyone else, so why get caught up on it? She's a kid putting up vlogs about her day to day, just like literally hundreds of thousands of other people. She's not out here scamming anyone or pedalling MLMs. Nor is she encouraging anyone to do what she's doing. Sharing stories online doesn't "hurt" anyone. If people watch her videos & assume her life is easy & they should give it a try, I don't think they're doing their due diligence... Also they probably won't get too far with it because there are so many hurdles in the way of making it happen. Also, coming from a family with resources/ money isn't inherently evil or bad as you seem to suggest. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Her viewers are aware of these things & like the content anyway. But as a side note the timing of this post was coincidence. I didn't actually know that jasmine made more videos until after i posted this & started hearing from people talking about the drama.

[@ME-cr7gj]

I think the point is that what she is doing does have the potential to harm others. That’s why others like myself want to comment. I don’t think it’s helpful to hate. You’re saying a lot of your own opinions as facts, but they aren’t really what everyone feels.

[@amberhawke]

@@HarmonieV I agree, having a family with monetary resource that you can lean on isn't evil or bad, but the lack of transparency is. That is what she was called out on, she made it seem to the first time or casual viewer that she was doing this alone and off grid. Also, unfortunately, she's not the only KZbinr that is doing this there are other ones. I applaud her for wanting to live a simpler life, and do things on her own, while still being able to have an income from KZbin, she is a good storyteller. Just don't mislead people about it.

[@jmash7751]

@Amberhawke. I agree with everything you said. It is the lack of transparency and the fact that when faced with questions she would rather avoid, she deletes them instead of addressing them. Does not say much for her true character, if you ask me. I understand 100% why Jasmine felt she had to do what she did. And for the record, she sure as heck did not deserve death threats for it.

[@katerau3338]

@@HarmonieV... but the love of money is the root of all evil probably the cause of her lack of transparency.

[@catdaddy7657]

I absolutely adore this video of the life of Isabel. I adore Isabel period. Love watching her videos. However my comment is in praise of u for ur speech about Isabel since I just recently watched a gross video from some cherry chick that disgusted me. If a person can't make there own videos without talking bad bout other people's videos they don't need to make videos. Thank u for being respectful.

[@catdaddy7657]

Tbh. I like watching this type of videos. Outside living. And van life. Speaking of van life #justiceforgabby. But I like Isabel Paige, Hannah Lee Dugan, some others I can't name ATM. Minds to upset right now. Bout miss Gabby. But I'm sure I'll enjoy ur shows too.

[@ibraheemali9541]

Plz put a link of isabel channel in the description

[@HarmonieV]

done 👌🏼

[@ibraheemali9541]

@@HarmonieV 😊 thanks

[@bluddielevene5927]

I like Isabella's contient

[@meyouand267]

Where does she live?

[@purseypurslane]

Slow is easier to watch than jerky short scenes, and thank goodness for the NO MUSIC! I love the natural sounds of life -- the music just distracts, and most musical choices are awful

[@HighOnLifeInCanada]

This looks like an awesome Review video and also so honest one. Keep up the great content.

[@HarmonieV]

Thank you :) !! I appreciate that

[@yasminsherif5554]

I’m so glad - and admittedly surprised - to see that your first video essay is about the content of my other favourite KZbinr! It’s like my perfect video to watch. Thank you so much! I’m also extremely happy to see you analyse Isabelle’s content in such an accurate, respectful way. I’ve seen that awful video which slated Isabelle for her ‘unrealistic’ and ‘unachievable’ content (and I’m not even going to bring more attention to it by mentioning the title or creator) so it’s really refreshing to see someone actually credit her work and not rip into it because of their subtle jealousy / inability to live as freely as her. I know some may think people that her ability to live on her parent’s land is advantage she has that many don’t, but , if it was an option for you, wouldn’t you consider doing the same? And if you think about it, it’s not actually her parent’s land / finances that gave her the following she has - it’s how she utilises her situation to create the impressionable content that she does. Her videos thrive off her story telling and allows the viewer to relax without stressing about ‘keeping up’ with trends - you’re so right! I’m over the moon to have listened to your take on this too Harmonie - it’s like a gift I didn’t even know I wanted! Yasmin x

[@HarmonieV]

Hey Yasmin, I agree completely! I saw that other video (that you mentioned) & I usually never comment on "drama" videos, but the "critics" of isabel were so unfair and baseless. I agree with you 100%! Also I disagree with the fact that people could say that her videos "glamourize" the lifestyle by making it look easy, as if everything was handed to her. I don't know about you, but when I watch her videos nothing about it looks easy.. in fact it looks so damn hard 😂I would bet building a farm is physically and mentally way more challenging that most jobs. But i'm stoked you liked the video essay, thanks for weighing in on the topic, i like hearing other people's perspectives :)

[@butterstotherescue]

i died at the wool part lol, also coming from a 27 year old

[@HarmonieV]

hahaha, right?! like how da fuk

[@fdpcompdm]

Not cool that she did block and deleted comments regard the Jasmine Cherry video, she can't control or police her followers but when she block's and deletes comments regarding threats done to Jasmine's personal life it kinda points as red flag on Isabel character. You need to take accountability in this situation in one way or another

[@HarmonieV]

For just one moment think about it from the other perspective (let's do a thought experiment). Imagine going on the internet one day to find out a compete stranger made a video for the sole purpose of criticizing you. This random person is also convincing other people to tear down not only your work, but also question every detail of your life & your character. You want nothing to do with this person but they won't stop making videos about you and dragging you into a dramatic situation that they created out of the blue one day. Now suddenly they're telling you that they're in trouble because they're receiving threats and they want your help? I honestly wouldn't be too eager to lend a helping hand either. Would you? People develop parasocial relationships with online creators and assume that they are owed something, which is not the case. If someone is being harassed online, it is not a creator's job to get involved - whether it is a "fan" (or in this case a hater). The person being harassed should be dealing with the police. end of story. You know what's not cool? Not respecting people's boundaries. If a creator (like Isabel) has made it 100% clear that she does not want to be involved with a viewer (like Jasmine) in any capacity (thus blocking multiple accounts), deleting comments, ect - that is a personal boundary. Viewers, subscribers, or fans are essentially complete strangers to these creators. Just because a viewer (like jasmine) thinks she "knows" a creator (like Isabel), doesn't mean it's true. She is just 1 in 500,000 other subscribers/ viewers online -- so what makes her think she deserve special treatment? or attention? or the right to harass a creator? or make demands? or be given a response? In this case the creator is responding by ignoring her - which seems like a pretty clear (and fair) response, you know? If someone is acting in a toxic way, you're allowed to have boundaries and choose not to engage with them.

[@fdpcompdm]

@@HarmonieV Jasmine was not convincing people to tear down Isabel. She was asking questions that some people like me where asking because her narrative didn't had up, if you go to India to do yoga, go to Hawaii with your car to travel, build a tiny house by being a waitress for two years it's just fishy, you can't do that unless you have parents with alot of money, pretending that you are self made and did it all yourself is a lie she is showing to her followers. And yes if I was in Isabel shoes I would feel the need to reach out to my audience and tell them that it's not cool what they are doing with the threats, Jasmine was asking questions and not bullying. If you put yourself out there and your story sounds fishy people are going to talk. You have to be mature enough to deal with criticism when you are public about your life, to me it sounds like Isabel did not want to deal with this criticism because it gives validation to the points made by Jasmine, and that shows a lack of character in Isabel's part. Liars don't like when someone points out their lies

[@HarmonieV]

​@@fdpcompdm Or she just doesn't want to engage with it because it's a waste of time & energy? In this comment thread i have seen SO many different forms of baseless criticism, accusations & assumptions. You can tell people whatever, but they're going to believe what they want to believe. So why engage with bullshit? I don't blame her tbh. You (and many of these other folks) are not looking for the truth, you're looking for someone to validate the opinions that you've already decided on. Why are so many people so hell bent on this topic? it's weird as hell. I had no idea this video would be so controversial 😂 For example - I hate jake paul, and think he's a lying scumbag con artist POS. But i would never waste my energy by arguing with his fans. What's the point? I accept that there are people who like him, and that's their issue. I'm not going to waste my energy trying to convince them that he's garbage. If you think she's lying, that's cool. But why come here & argue with me when I clearly enjoy her work? Better yet - why not focus that energy inward on your own life? Or if you want to express yourself creatively (as i was trying to do here), why not make your own video essay about it? 🤷🏼‍

[@fdpcompdm]

@@HarmonieV Gurl are you serious?! This is KZbin I'm free to express my opinion and who are you to tell me what to do with my life? Shut your mouth

[@HarmonieV]

@@fdpcompdm you can do whatever you want man, chill. hahaha, you're just wasting your own time & energy - not my problem 🤷🏼‍

[@suemontgomery2016]

Thanks for this , I’ll watch you and subscribe also

[@HarmonieV]

Thanks Sue ❤

[@llewellynprungu6080]

Keep up the good work Harmonie 🇨🇦👍

[@HarmonieV]

❤️🙌🏼

[@BeeGeeHikes]

Playing pretend on her parents land...

[@HarmonieV]

If the content isn't for you that's cool. You're not expected to like/ watch every creator you come across on youtube 🤷🏼‍♀️But if you're seeking out videos with her in the thumbnail, that seems kinda strange to me. I get that hate watching is a thing, but i don't really get it

[@BeeGeeHikes]

@@HarmonieV I don't seek, her videos/or videos related to her show on my page since I follow a few who really live off grid and make videos as way yo earn money, and most important, they're upfront about it.

[@HarmonieV]

@@BeeGeeHikes To be fair you took the time to click on this video AND went out of your way to comment on it. So you did seek it out. Which is probably why the algorithm is showing you these videos on your home page... because you're engaging with them. jussss sayin, that's how it works my dude. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@BeeGeeHikes]

@@HarmonieV actually they show up because I follow a few peeps who really live alone in the mountains, I also follow Hannah Lee Duggan. That’s why she shows on my feed, dude. 🙄🙄

[@BeeGeeHikes]

@@skyegroome223 she wasn’t upfront from the beginning, she was more open about it when once people questioned her. Her videos are beautifully done, it must be exhausting putting the camera down, run up the mountain then run down to retrieve it...or maybe there is a camera person there 😉 Negative energy to my life? Lol, nope. I got plenty of good and positive energy. Like I said before, her videos are beautiful, but not 100% real. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@tiinaholmsten3604]

So love this story, I love to see more of Isabel in the future!! This young lady is simply amazing !!1

[@HarmonieV]

hahah, check her out mum

[@DaciaProject]

She doesn't live in the middle of nowhere.

[@HarmonieV]

shhhhhh.. stop being weird, go touch grass :)

[@claupellclaupell8898]

Borring!

[@HarmonieV]

🙏🏼

[@lukefromtexas]

What’s funny about the genre of KZbin is they all make the same content. Check when it becomes autumn and they all make videos about the changes. It’s funny.