how YouTube is changing my life (with less than 500 subscribers) | tips for introverts

Join me as I celebrate my first year of being on KZbin! In today's video I share the behind the scenes of being a new creator on this platform in hopes of inspiring you to become the same.
Some say that KZbin is a numbers game, that analytics and retention rates are all that matters.. but I disagree. This will never matter more than what is to be gained on this journey in terms of personal growth. Especially if you're someone who is on the more introverted side, like I am.
Hope you enjoy, xx
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EDIT:
Hi! I did not expect this video to take off in the way that it did. Thank you all so much you have no idea what this support means to me. I'm going to answer every single comment of yours, I just need some time to go through them all! I appreciate you taking the time to vibe with me on this channel in whatever way!
xx, Dora
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Time stamps:
0:00 - 0:40 - Intro
0:40 - 1:22 - What today's video is about
1:22 - 2:19 - The reasoning
2:19 - 3:44 - Just start.
3:44 - 5:26 - For Those who will Start
5:26 - 6:55 - For the Introverts
6:55 - 7:32 - The Opportunities
7:32 - 9:08 - The Challenges
9:08 - 10:18 - Things I'd like to Overcome in 2024
10:18 - 11:28 - Final Thoughts
11:28 - 12:02 - Bloopers
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[@wellwithdora]

What is something you'd like to overcome/challenge yourself to do in 2024?

[@YedidahMVO]

Making a KZbin chanel x-x if I do in a year from then I'll be talking about how you inspired me :3

[@wellwithdora]

Love that! Just go for it, and I'll be eagerly waiting to see you celebrate your channel's first birthday! @@YedidahMVO

[@Raffiix]

Starting a KZbin channel. I have been thinking about it for 10 years or something. I just don’t have the courage to do it! Anyway, thank you for your inspiring talk 😊.

[@TanyaBrightFuture]

​@@wellwithdorain 2024 I have started my psychopathic abuse recovery ❤️‍🩹 mind and body transformation. I am overcoming my fears every single day. Today was day 22 of my journey. I overcame fear to speak up twice today: 1st at hair salon -I made everyone laugh and 2nd time - I spoke up to my abusive neighbour's who were threatening me. Usually I just silent but today I pushed myself and I feel proud.

[@TanyaBrightFuture]

​@@wellwithdora also challenge myself to work out every single day. I have online boxing coach and he helps me to stay accountable ❤

[@onyinyenkemchor-albert7095]

“That’s heck of a lot of people” touched my heart. Followers are people and a hundred people is a lot of people. It’s important not to forget.

[@PokeDubzTCG]

This line stuck out to me so much! And you're exactly right, that is a lot of people!

[@teeLovesLife]

yup!

[@MohamedBashandy]

This is a proof that you are 1 video away to grow your channel, so never give up

[@Daisymaysvlogs]

I love this 😊

[@wellwithdora]

Totally! And if we never make that next video we 'll never know how it might have played out! Thanks for the comment!

[@Tzingy.DanSingSoul]

Thank you, I really needed to hear that. ❤

[@RebaMiran]

trueee!!

[@TheMindsetPoint]

Agree much ❤

[@annikaalexandra]

My friend gave me the best life changing advice for a new KZbinr. "It could have been sooner, but it could have been later." So start now. Enjoy the journey. The starting is the best part. You are finding your voice. It's incredible. Good luck!

[@dreikycaprice]

"My whole life is basically a conversation happening inside my head." - YES

[@Kozette88]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@CharSoLovelyy]

For all the new KZbinrs like myself just starting your channel, I wish you nothing but the best, let’s keep going 😊

[@wellwithdora]

Thank you! You too! ♥️

[@Maggies_beauty1]

Thank you so much love ❤

[@StephanieEatsss]

Thank you so much, I also wish you the best🥹

[@TechTosh]

This aged well for only 2 months. You are up 9,000+ subs sheeeesh 🎉

[@ariafelisha]

She is at 11.3k as I type this.

[@chasingrainbowschannel]

Introverts of the world unite!...separately🙃❤

[@maethefae8]

😂😅

[@GhostedOffroad]

LOL I love this comment

[@Selfloveisthebestdrug]

😂😂😂

[@creativeliving4905]

Haha separately

[@_hannerle_]

Ahahahahaha omg 😂😂😂😂

[@ArtandFear]

Woo! 5 days later and your subscribers have gone up nearly 10x! Well done 👏🏻👏🏻

[@alinabelousova]

This is very encouraging. KZbin just keeps promoting this video. I stumbled upon it today (9days later) and she has 4.37K subscribers 🤯

[@VoicesofTania]

​​@@alinabelousova16 hrs later and 4.59K 🤯👏

[@alinabelousova]

@@VoicesofTaniaWhaaat?! 😲

[@Christen-G]

4.76K at day 10! 😮🎉 The algorithm loves this one 😄

[@myhappyvibe]

@@Christen-G yes, one vid can change it all as they say :))

[@johnbryant6610]

"You didn't start way back when. What's the point of starting now?" That is exactly what stops so many of us from starting anything! When I hear that voice inside say that I immediately tell it to shut up! Thanks for pointing that out!

[@JazzieFitMBS]

So you had less than 200 subscribers a few months ago?? This is AMAZING

[@AnaMariax]

I've been doing youtube since the beginning of 2021.. My channel has been sooooo slow in terms of growth, but I've LOVED every second of filming, editing, getting creative etc etc.. I didn't once let me lack of views or subscribers demotivate me, because I genuinely enjoy creating content. That being said, literally about 20 mins ago I reached 1000 subscribers!!! It feels so weird, but also so good :)) The growth I've seen in your channel over the last few days is INSANE!! I'm so happy for you!! You 100000% deserve it xxxx

[@serinadelmar6012]

Congratulations! It is a great achievement, plus your viewers are huge and that ratio is key. You will explode soon, KZbin-metaphorically, of course :) by the way, also just subbed to you ❤

[@AnaMariax]

@@serinadelmar6012 omfg the way I’ve been sooo so sad today because my pms has been INSANE, but your comment has literally flipped my day 🥹 that’s SO so sweet of you, thank you SO MUCH for your kind words 😭❤️ and for subscribing omg thanks for joining my silly little journeyyyy😩xxxx

[@serinadelmar6012]

@@AnaMariax bless your heart ♥️ (and sweet girl, we are so in sync :) so sorry you been having a tough one, happy to have brought a little joy, you deserve it though, don’t forget that bit. I’ve got you on all notifications joy so I don’t miss anything and honoured to be part of your journey. 🥰 hang in there, as however hard it might be in this moment, good things are coming, the light cannot exist without the dark, nor the stars shine without darkness. I think when things get overwhelming sometimes it’s just good to give yourself a break, remember all you’ve done to get to where you are now, an achievement of itself, and ask what is reasonable in this moment. Personally, I think KZbin/Netflix, a hot water bottle, chocolate and knowing that tomorrow is a whole new day ♥️ much love, look after you, and I can’t wait to see more of your offerings.

[@AnaMariax]

@@serinadelmar6012 you are just the brightest little ray of sunshine!✨ thank you so so so much ❤️❤️ look after yourself too angelll xx

[@elizasmys]

Yess same!!! I loooove having a channel 😂

[@yourhumanthorc]

As a fellow introvert, I can confirm doing KZbin has shifted around my introvert-edness lol

[@oxanadc]

omg same

[@DIYyourlife365]

Same here. When I started I was mortified even to hear my own Voice in my videos 😂 now I am better. I can focus on how to actually make quality videos instead on my voice and face.

[@oxanadc]

agree 😊@@DIYyourlife365

[@giuliaingmajor]

same!!

[@allison.garcia]

same!

[@AhmedOsman.]

I'm number 1000 subscriber 😄 congratulations 🎉🎊 keep up the good work 💪🙏and wish you All the best 🤞

[@callumbronn]

you are a legend.

[@vmarinhos]

“What am I doing here? I’m sharing myself, I’m sharing my energy”. We gotta do this first and foremost for ourselves, mostly for ourselves as a way to honour our own innate right to be, to express whatever we’ve brought to share and give to the world. I’ve been procrastinating creating my channel precisely because of the fear of sharing who I am, fear of opening up, fear of blossoming into the world. People can be really fucking cruel and the more sensitive one is the less encouraged they feel to get exposed and judged. I’m much closer than I’ve ever been though. The awful lot of shadow work I’ve done is bringing fruitful results. Thank you for this very necessary video.

[@DragonFireLair]

Thank you for your inspiration Dora! Just getting started. Only 4 subscribers so far, but definitely committed to being successful. It is a marathan, not a race.

[@JonRamosComedy]

Just stopping in to say congrats. All of my subscribers are either missing or Amish.

[@wellwithdora]

Thank you!

[@JonRamosComedy]

@@wellwithdora of course! Keep er moving.

[@TonyTheeAviator]

😂 missing or Amish

[@PhoYourEyesOnly]

Haha! Mine are all mad I’m about mental health and manifestation and not food reviews anymore!🍜👀👌

[@tspmcfarlane]

This comment made me check out your videos, Jon, and you just got yourself a subscriber who is neither missing or Amish (yet).

[@Adesolarasheed]

I’m also a new KZbinr with 20 subscribers . The hardest part was starting and I just did 5 days ago and I can tell you it’s worth it. It feels like therapy ❤

[@wellwithdora]

As you said: the hardest part is behind you and I'm so happy for you that you started! Rooting for you! ♥️

[@oxanadc]

so trueee, it is like therapy and the hardest thing is always to get started on a project, but the results are always so rewarding

[@vanessasafel]

I love this Milestone Video Idea. New KZbinr 😅 also figuring it out

[@monalgupta5281]

Hey! is it not required to have 1000 subscribers and 4k hours watch in ONE year so as to avoid it being a dead channel?

[@oxanadc]

@@monalgupta5281 I think so yeah

[@GavinKohAquascaping]

I think what strikes me about your video is your earnestness and sincerity in telling your story. You come across so genuinely and that is what grabs people's attention, at least it did for me. Essentially, you are telling everyone's story. I'm very happy for your success and hope you blow up....your channel that is lol! Congrats!

[@wellwithdora]

Thank you for such a thoughtful comment! That was basically the first time where I kind of "got over" the fact that I'm talking to "people" and I think that took a lot of the tension off! Which probably came across more in the footage! Thank you so much ☺️

[@IAmMightyMike]

I can't thank you enough for this because I feel like my introverted side is just so overwhelming.

[@raihana.onfilm]

I learned that consistency is key. forget a schedule, just keep posting when you can!

[@josiahamaze]

Same! Have any tricks to make it easier?

[@raihana.onfilm]

@@josiahamaze depending on priorities you might have, make an effort to schedule intentional time (daily or weekly) for you channel. even if its just 30 mins thinking about a concept video and the juices will start flowing.

[@josiahamaze]

@@raihana.onfilm Very solid advice. Thank you!

[@rashelleannpunay]

❤😊

[@SuitedSkaterLion]

How do you avoid looking at Likes and Dislikes, i struggle to not look here, and often it depress me Rip. I literary make 30 mins of video, where i had fun recording and editing, plus the project costed me lots of money, and time, and i had to learn to edit and all that crp... And there is somehow peoples reaching to dislike me.. How. You seem to be very advanced.@@raihana.onfilm

[@riveralvarez7517]

Awesome video. I am small KZbinr, and I think that for small channels the most important thing is to get good presence from the beginning. If you are not popular, people won't care even if you have the best videos and the best content on platform. I am not beginner anymore, but I know how hard it can be (and honestly if I didn't use a lot of Famester, I would have quit a long time ago. It made everything much easier for me, especially getting to 1000 subs and view hours).

[@ElishaKrystal94xxx]

Is Famester legit? And youtube wont ban your account etc? X

[@elizasmys]

You don’t have any content???

[@bexiexz]

whats famester? thats cool

[@retirementbudgettravel699]

I’m a new 68 year old KZbinr. Your video was so honest & inspiring. Just subscribed. Thank you so much!! 🌷

[@retirementbudgettravel699]

@@newjiva well done! 😁👍🏼

[@maethefae8]

@@newjiva @retirementbudgettravel699 I followed you both! Yay! Welcome! 🤗

[@fonsecarichard]

@@retirementbudgettravel699like the name! Good luck on your channel, I just started mine also hehe😊

[@princesshazell]

congrats on starting your channel!

[@retirementbudgettravel699]

@@fonsecarichard Awwww!! Thank you so much!! 😁👍🏼

[@santichill]

It is so crazy to see how all of us creators stories at the beggining are so similar, and is so cool to see other peeople overcoming it, really cool that you shared it

[@wellwithdora]

That's so true, no matter what "scale" we're at, we all generally have a similar start. We all had to start from somewhere! thank you!!

[@furanvalley]

Here another super newbie on KZbin and I relate so much with your thoughts on being a ‘smaller’ content creator! I think we really need to treasure the genuine attitude you mentioned when creating new videos. Like, nobody is expecting nothing from us, and we have so much space to challenge ourselves, try new things, talk about things we love and value.

[@wellwithdora]

I'm so glad you relate! This is literally something that I appreciate so much as a new creator because it is a type of freedom that some "big" KZbinrs don't really have sometimes. Some do of course! And it all comes with its positives and negatives, but I consider it such a huge upside for smaller channels. Rooting for you to keep going! Thanks for the thoughtful comment! ♥️

[@oxanadc]

exactly, from another small content creator here, I second this right now I am loving the content I am making, I uploaded one yesterday actually which I thing is one of my best one

[@purrwithus]

I love this attitude! It's so easy to get demotivated because of our own expectations but in reality we're the only ones setting the high expectations

[@oxanadc]

agree@@purrwithus

[@GoodnessDoc.]

As a new KZbinr with just 23 subscribers and also an introvert I relate with the part of thinking a content idea is perfect and also thinking it's not the next minute. That and being comfortable vlogging outside my room has been my biggest struggle. Don't get subscribers or views but am really great full to God that I actually started in the first place

[@DemonTom]

This was Inspirational, and proof that you're only ever 1 video away from breaking through. We get so caught up in our fear of taking chances, because its frustrating to think of putting in all the work, and failing. I had been stagnated in my KZbin career in 2024, even though I started in 2006. I had been successful before, but I'd lost my way in doing what is easy, instead of taking chances. Thank you for this video. It's exactly what I needed to listen to this morning.

[@bexiexz]

that's great introspection

[@feystrange]

This is INCREDIBLY thoughtful and helpful as a beginner. The first thing you said about encouraging introverts to pursue KZbin if they’re interested really hit for me. There’s a lot of outlets that aren’t great for introverts and it’s exciting to realize this can be

[@wellwithdora]

OHHH I'm so glad you resonated with that part! That was a big turning point for me realizing that this doesn't have to be stressful like all of the other social media are (for me at least). I started seeing KZbin as an advantage almost, where my introverted qualities can be actually well utilized.

[@reneea44]

now you have 6.66K in two weeks girrrrrrl CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! You got this! Road to 10k !! 🥳

[@wellwithdora]

Thank youuuu so much I can't believe it genuinely ♥️

[@sew.sumalee]

This is so sweet and encouraging 🥳 I have had some unexpected success on TikTok but with the potential ban, I know it's time to transition to KZbin and I've just been terrified. The technology differences, building a new audience from scratch, finding a new format, etc are all so intimidating but I feel like it's possible.

[@wellwithdora]

Ooh that's so cool! I mean you have already proven to yourself that you can build an audience so that's already a plus I think! And I'm sure that plenty of people who follow you on TT would sub to your KZbin if they knew you had a channel! What is there to lose? Go for it! ♥️

[@JayleeOCO]

As a new, introverted youtuber that started posting in 2023, thanks for sharing your journey! Congratulations on your success! 🎉

[@wellwithdora]

Thank you babe! Can't wait to see your channel grow!! ♥️

[@lauralouisetaylor2726]

I just watched some of your videos and really enjoyed them xx

[@JayleeOCO]

@@lauralouisetaylor2726 awe thank you! that means a lot 🤎

[@Aichasbeauty]

This resonates with me deeply as an introvert. Even posting a single picture used to trigger anxiety in the past, and I'm glad I've overcome that. So, to everyone considering starting a channel, just go for it and don't overthink. You'll improve as you go along

[@behindthescenesofnikki]

I definitely suggest getting ahead. My channel is a baby channel and I had been thinking about a channel for many years. Two months before the new year, I started filming videos and getting them scheduled to make my channel happen. So when I started, I was two months ahead, procrastinated some, and now I'm a month ahead. It really takes away the weekly stress. I even got a whiteboard in my office with four video ideas that are the focus, so it's right in my face as a constant reminder. I am a very out of sight out of mind individual, so this is incredibly helpful and prevents me from getting overwhelmed. Loved your video!

[@wellwithdora]

Omg I have to get on that. It sounds like a dream to be ahead and not have to think of the next upload immediately! Thank you for sharing!! ♥️

[@elizasmys]

Sending love from another small creator!!! 🤌🏻

[@simplyellies]

im also very introverted when it comes to making videos. taking my camera out in public is already nerve-wracking, i can't even film myself at home if i know my family can hear me. i've been so self conscious of starting my journey but i genuinely love the creative process so i'm definitely going to push myself this year! thank you for your insight and congrats on one year!!

[@unbecomingellie]

You got this 💪 can’t wait to see your new videos ☺️🩵

[@TonyTheeAviator]

Girl I just noticed your subscriber count is going up like crazy I’m so excited for you!! You fkn did it 👏

[@project.barbarella]

Your account grew so much in the past couple months! Congrats !! And happy birthday to your yt chanel 🎉

[@wellwithdora]

Thank you so much!! ♥️

[@brandonjfernando]

100+ to 2K subscribers within a week of posting this! 😮 big congrats! Keep it up! 😊

[@_dearsharon]

cheering you on, from one creator to another! 🎉

[@wellwithdora]

Thank you so much!!! Wishing you all the best on your creator journey! ♥️

[@brendangkelleher2669]

All the best to you.I have been doing KZbin for three years now and only have a little over one thousand subscribers. My views tend to be just the hundreds not thousands. What keeps me going is a genuine passion for what I do and like you,I have struggled with time management given that I have a day job. I sometimes get writers block and can’t get any scripting done but you have inspired me to make more videos without worrying about the script to much. Thank you and good luck with your channel!

[@wellwithdora]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you got value from the video! ♥️

[@RocquetteMusic]

So true! Especially the overthinking part and inner critic 😁 I can definitely relate.

[@donatellobruno]

This video doubled your subs to almost 1k in 5 days. This is an example of "let the algorithm do it's job" very common advice by youtubers. Good for you Dora. Subscribed! :)

[@MissGoldee]

I just found this and it's over 4k 😳

[@lenhlemat]

She’s at over 6k now🎉 that moment I have no clue how the algorithm works but I’m learning 😊

[@MaryanasLife]

Happy One Year! What a lovely, down to earth video. We need more people like you on this platform.

[@EnglishTVMaroc]

This video is an opportunity to your channel to reach the maximum number of fans, just keep creating videos girl you're in the right path never give up! ❤

[@verymadz]

Thank you SO much for posting this! My goal for the past 4 years has been to start a KZbin channel, but I always talk myself out of it. But I finally filmed a silly little video, just to get started! Posting this Thursday - thanks for the extra little push 🥲

[@nonFluencerNoWa]

Wishing you all the BESt and success❤

[@unbecomingellie]

You got this 💪🏻🩵

[@shrutis-vlogs]

i can relate, ive been on the verge since i was in school now im 20 and i finally started posting !! it was about time 💝 i think support is the biggest contributor to continuing these kind of things :) good luck with your channel, i'll be waiting for the video

[@oxanadc]

will be waiting for the video as someone who started with a little filming challenge which was quite silly now I have fallen in love with it

[@wellwithdora]

You're welcome! I'm so happy you're inspired to start, GO FOR IT GIRL! Can't wait to see your first video! ♥️

[@JayLaserVR]

That escalated quickly 😂😂😂 brilliant job on the growth Dora. U have inspired me to keep going with my 38 subs 😂😂

[@MaeLeclerc2442]

I can relate to you on everything what you said . I felt the same way that every time I watch somebody I’m learning and I talk better. It’s like going to school and learn new stuff. It’s cool . Thank you for making this video!

[@wellwithdora]

Right?! It's crazy how to see yourself evolve from video to video and learn new things. I find it super fun! Thank you! ♥️

[@nagadoooo]

This was an incredibly inspirational video and exactly what I needed to hear, thank you for taking the effort to script, edit and post!!

[@FloriFama]

The introverted talk is so relatable. Thank you for sharing all of this and congratulations on your amazing growth!

[@BrixtonBeat]

On your way to 1000! Thanks for posting this

[@ClefairyFairySnowflake]

Congratulations on starting your KZbin journey! One year in is a huge milestone! I'm so proud of you for having the courage to start a KZbin channel! Good luck with your KZbin journey! And good luck with the future growth of your channel! Have a great day!

[@chachashisia]

I have 2 subscribers and those 2 keep me going …thank you for motivating small and introverted KZbinrs like me ❤

[@wellwithdora]

That's huge! Those 2 subscribers deserve your dedication so keep it going! ♥️

[@Thenathena612]

It feels amazing when u see people watch ur stuff I’m new newborn here and I love it it’s addicting,much love ❤

[@arieolis]

YES YES AND YES! i love what you said about introvert life being a conversation inside your head. i definitely feel that, and using youtube i do think that i am able to finally bring others into that conversation. i love everything about this video

[@giannakayira8133]

I came from Mai’s story and I’m definitely staying for you! As an introvert, I love seeing other people like me on KZbin! Loved the video!

[@lenhlemat]

The one reason I started a channel was to challenge myself and improve my personality, the channel on its own has been slow but I’ve personally grown so much😊

[@ContentTheorist]

Love the Authenticity being displayed here Dora! The journey you're on is a righteous one and I'm glad to see you're not hyper fixating on views or subs either the process of developing yourself through content creation is a much more sustainable way to get value out of your videos. Keep up the Great Work!

[@hayleykake]

Thank you for making this video! I took a break from KZbin for 7 years as well and now about to start posting again with 500 subscribers, just to see how you have gone from 500 to 10k in 3 months is super inspiring and keeps me motivated to grind harder this year

[@Daniloviceva]

I'm so proud of you! You didn't give up on this yt idea and that's incredibly inspiring ❣️

[@wellwithdora]

Thank youu my friend! ♥

[@rachael5611]

God loves you! Repent and believe that Jesus paid the price for our sins! go to Jesus and he can give you mercy joy and peace and so much love!

[@Naysaworld]

I am so proud of you, so excited to see your growth ❤

[@EndGeneration]

We sniped 600+ subs in our first month. Hope we have the luck you did Dora congrats we now subbed!

[@wellwithdora]

Congratulations! That's no small feat! Thank you so much ☺️

[@PaigeHigginsVlogs]

“Not sponsored” 😂 I find myself doing the same things and I’m like “they definitely know that lol”. Way to go on your growth! Proud of you!

[@PROTECTALLWOMEN]

Congrats 🎊 so you grew thousands literally overnight wow! That’s amazing 💜🙏🏽

[@wellwithdora]

It's genuinely crazy, I'm so grateful. Thank you ♥️

[@chrissieinfinity]

In the process of starting my youtube. Just turned 30 but I've been thinking about doing this since I was in my 20s when I was at the peak of my makeup artistry. I left fear/insecurity of my hormonal skin to hold me back. Your video inspired me to take the official leap! New subbie!

[@carleyknight]

This was so inspiring! Creating content that excites you and you want to make is exactly what I needed to hear😊 I’ve decided to start a channel whilst injured and have been struggling with what to make videos about, but 100% it should be things I enjoy and want to film! We’re doing this for ourselves🥰

[@ExploringSumatra]

You have such a nice gentle yet confident vibe - what a pleasure to watch. And huge congrats on your first year of KZbin! So amazing to see how this video took off and boosted your channel. I'm a massive introvert and find it extremely difficult to talk on camera in front of anyone. But my husband (also an introvert) and I started our channel 2 years ago and it's mostly travel-based, so it's kind of unavoidable. I think our vlogs could be SO much better if we had the confidence to talk to (and in front of) other people, so I'm really going to try to work on this. On a personal note, I've really been wanting to start my own channel for YEARS and always talk myself out of it, but watching your vlog has really made me feel motivated. Who cares if I only get 50 people watching? Who cares if I look stupid? What's important is building my own self-confidence and doing something that I can be proud of. Thank you for this, looking forward to following your trip to Spain.

[@wellwithdora]

Thank you so much ♥️ I totally get you, just now after the trip to Spain do I feel slightly more at ease talking in front of my husband haha! Definitely go for your own channel too if that is something that you'd enjoy! The benefits are so amazing! Rooting for you guys and your own personal channel! ♥️

[@KekeNtshasa]

I started my KZbin channel a few months ago after a long time of contemplating. This video just motivated me to continue because I find it so daunting sometimes. I was part of a religious group that discouraged us from expressing ourselves freely, especially on social media, but I have slowly been letting go of that fear. Thank you so much. Lots of love- South Africa❤

[@callumbronn]

ayyy im South African too! Also starting to take KZbin more seriously now. Good Luck!

[@lenhlemat]

@callumbrohn and @kekeNtshasa I am from Eswatini 🇸🇿 and it’s even harder this side to grow a channel, there’s not much exposure hence my channel has grown slowly but gradually but I love it here

[@FantomSinghCanada]

Nice video..! Good luck 🤞 for your youtube journey 🎉🎉

[@wellwithdora]

Thank you so much 😁

[@bycreativepaula]

I feel the universe had me look at this video today for me to understand many things! ❤❤❤ thanks for making it! I feel so encouraged, happy and grateful! Keep going you are really nice to watch! 🙏🏼

[@wellwithdora]

I'm tearing up genuinely ♥️ Thank you so much for leaving this comment! I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@purrwithus]

Absolutely agree with you 😊 even uploading a new video feels like a small achievement 🙌🏻 if you think you “only” have 200 subscribers - that’s 200 people!!! who truly want to watch your content 😊

[@wellwithdora]

It absolutely does! Oh for sure, it's a lot and it exceeded my expectations already! I just think about if I had to talk in front of that many people put together in a room all at once, what kind of a meltdown I'd have :')

[@VladimirKostek]

It's also helpful to think of views as people in a room. Equanimity is important, if a video starts doing very well and then the following tanks it is easy to get demotivated. Let's say the first vid got 1k views in a week and the second one got 100, that's still 100 people in a room that you addressed. I can't remember what channel made that analogy but it stuck with me

[@oxanadc]

that is such great mindset to have@@VladimirKostek

[@purrwithus]

@@VladimirKostek totally agree with you on this one!

[@charliconradi]

i started my KZbin channel in February 2023 so i'm almost at my one year mark too!! so many similarities to your story and i'm so happy i started!!

[@Lisa-ArkansasUnearthed]

Happy One Year Anniversary!! Authentic, informative, inspiring and well done!

[@adavidstroud]

Happy YT birthday! 🎉 So awesome to see your subscribers blow up! Thanks for sharing your inspiring thoughts and advice, and hope you have a wonderful year 2 and onwards!

[@JonathanYoshiki]

I just started my yt channel and kinda feel ridiculous making content but hearing your perspective after a year of yt is so refreshing and inspiring!! congratssss🙌🙌

[@josiahamaze]

Your story matters.

[@kaitlynchuang]

Ah I love this! First of all, congrats! I’m also an introvert and have thought about doing YT for over 7 years and never did anything about it… I filmed videos being like “yess I could post this” but never did 😭 It’s so difficult because I’m so afraid of being seen(?)/judgement from mothers but it’s inevitable as a content creator..

[@oxanadc]

I get you but tbh if I hadn't keep going I don't know where I would be I have fallen in love with editing and helping others I would encourage you to continue

[@wellwithdora]

I really get that. I wish I could tell you that that fear goes away, but I haven't noticed it decrease much since I started. But that also doesn't have to stop you from starting! The cool thing is: you can be afraid AND start. Figure out the rest along the way. People who judge you for doing something that you truly want to do are not the people whose opinion would matter to you anyway, right? So just go for it! Rooting for you! ♥️

[@wellwithdora]

Great points! @oxanadc

[@kaitlynchuang]

@@wellwithdora yes! thank you so much for the encouragement 🤍

[@lenhlemat]

I feel like as an introvert you film so much content and never put it out. I relate so well to this comment and yes because my consistency was amiss and my growth slow. But I’ve been greatly encouraged by this

[@felynnsoleil]

Congratulations love! This is the third confirmation seeing this type of video. I love your editing!! That is something I am just working on more and it’s so inspiring! Keep growing love! ☺️🫶🏾💕

[@naokistv]

Congrats! Came across this video as a small content creator and I love seeing the growth of channels

[@Sujssszzz]

Omggg i absolutely loved it!!! As a dancer i have recently started to post videos as well but just the shorts for now. Thank you so much because this was definitely a push that i didn’t know i needed. Also love the part where you said how we have one super idea and then after 2 days how we think it so dumb because girl same i have felt that way my entire life and i end up doing literally nothing. So i hope this changes for all of us thiss year!!! Congratulations on hitting 1000 subscribers

[@oxanadc]

I watched ur dance videos and they are super good, as someone who is also a small content creator I totally agree with the idea thingy 😆 like why brain

[@Sujssszzz]

@@oxanadc awww thank you so much!! Also girl you are so beautiful

[@oxanadc]

@@Sujssszzz awwww thx

[@rgaijin]

YT recc'd this for me and i'm loving your honesty and style. bloopers at the end is so chefkiss because it reminds me of how they do that in the movies so kudos on that. also congrats on the anniversary of your channel also that your subs increased! oh and your points are so valid and the biggest takeaway from a YT journey is seeing yourself grow on camera through the years.

[@wellwithdora]

Thank you for such a nice comment 🥹♥️ I'm so happy you enjoyed the bloopers because I LOVE them, I feel like every movie should just come with an additional 30-minute blooper reel! Definitely one of the best parts of being on YT journey, we think we didn't change much over the course of a few months or even a year but then it's so surprising to see just how MUCH of a change we actually went through.

[@rgaijin]

@@wellwithdora you are most welcome and wishing you all the best on your YT journey! ✨✨✨ honestly, you did inspire me to start or restart lol since I've been thinking of tubing since 2017 too started a bit then quit but we'll see how it goes this time.

[@oxanadc]

agree with the takeaway 100% best thing that ever happened to me

[@123.MikeCheck]

Congratulations! I just started my channel and it’s off to a rough start. Your video inspired me to keep going. Let’s GO!

[@issanomaly]

Thank you for the encouragement! I've been doing KZbin for quite some time now, and its really frustrating at times cause videos dont perform well. But then I remind myself I keep making videos because it makes me happy, and I think that's what's important :)) I feel less anxious now when I'm going somewhere alone, because I film it. Although I still feel shy filming in public, but I feel like vlogging is really helping me ease my social anxiety. I know I've a long way to go, a lot to learn, and I'll try my best to improve and do better. I'll never give up

[@wellwithdora]

I get you girl. I was on IG for a long time and it was really demotivating to create but not see a "return". Then I realised I just hated creating for IG. Making YT videos is fun even if nobody watches haha. So as long as you're getting something out of it personally, then it's so worth it to keep going! Rooting for you and you channel ♥️

[@issanomaly]

@@_dayedream_ thank you for the encouragement love 💜 I won't give up :))

[@issanomaly]

@@wellwithdora You're so right! I prefer Yt over ig too! Creating content for yt is almost therapeutic to me. Because it's a platform where I can express myself in a creative way. And thank you for your kind words💜 I'm trying my best. Hopefully, someday, my dream will come true💜

[@Santanabvlogs]

I so agree. Its helping me with my mental health with or without subscribers. Just subscribed to u hun x

[@riindala]

Congratulations! This video came to me at the perfect time I’ve been wanting to make a channel and seeing your video is giving me that renewed motivation

[@nonFluencerNoWa]

It’s definitely life changing so sending you lots of good energy as you take the steps to breathe life into a ch. ❤

[@karolinezz]

Do it girl! I started 4 months ago and dont regret even a minute of it!

[@SandraLaura]

This was such a great video! It's so nice to see how all things worked hand in hand for you and how the celebration of your KZbin milestones truly propelled it to new heights.

[@NicolesGardenNS]

I’m so glad this video is taking off for you!! Have a fantastic year 2. I’m just starting year 3 at almost 2k subs, but I’m pretty happy with that 🎉🎉

[@chichiperry]

This is exactly what I needed. It's 11:25 pm and I have been up all night trying to write up notes and put together my first scripts. I needed a little break and here you are encouraging me to keep it up! Thank you! HAPPY 1st BDAY!

[@bexiexz]

amazing

[@ellasketch]

You have no idea how many videos I unlisted because of some weird feeling of ''not being good enough'' or some higher expectations of myself that no one else really cared about. And at the beginning of this year, I listed them again. And looking at them now, I feel SO PROUD of myself, considering that was almost 3 years ago, and I had no idea how to edit properly and make good art in general 😆 I remember feeling super awkward in front of a camera, but I did it anyway. Looking back at them and myself, I really didn't think of a ''perfect video'', amazing edit, and whatever, I was just creating and enjoying... And that's what I'm bringing back this year! 🔥 And I must thank you for this amazing video, you really motivated me even more! I wish you all the luck with this channel and your passion and congrats on your 1st anniversary and milestone 🏆✨ edit: btw, What kind of mic do you use? I'm looking for a small mic and yours sounds really good 😬

[@KarenAlexandra]

Thank you for this video! Such a good and positive perspective. Congrats and happy 1 year youtuversary! 🎉

[@TheMichelleBooth]

Really relate to loving a video idea and then hating it 2 days later! I overthink too much! I’ve learned I have to jump on my ideas and take action right away for better results!

[@mildrumpus]

This was such a great video! I just started my KZbin channel this week, so I found everything you discussed in the video extremely helpful. Thanks for sharing.

[@wellwithdora]

Congratulations! I'm so glad it resonated! Thanks for the support ♥️

[@oxanadc]

congrats on taking that step as someone who was a bit shy at first I now truly enjoy creating content, I wish u the best

[@maddiej_]

i loved this video 🖤 i finally got serious about my dream of having a youtube channel and started posting last spring, my one year will be this march! it's so inspiring to see other people who have smaller channels sharing encouragement on starting this journey as opposed to someone who's already "made it" and has 1 million subscribers. sending you all the good vibes on achieving your channel goals! filming in public is something i still get anxious about but honestly just throwing myself into it and remembering no one is looking/thinking about what you're doing as much as you assume they are REALLY helps me when i'm psyching myself out

[@kdramachats]

I'm having so much fun running my channel BUT I kinda hate filming myself. So I've scrapped videos for that reason.😅

[@maddiej_]

@@kdramachats i feel that 😭 i’ve definitely had to get used to what i look like on camera esp as someone who used to only show themselves with makeup. i kinda just had to make peace with it bc it’s unrealistic to always be done up in every video, but it gets easier!

[@uncomfy.cherry]

seeing this video blow up for you is such an inspiration

[@emmajoyvlogs]

found your channel a few days ago…it’s crazy how much growth can come from just one video!! you are doing an amazing job ☺️

[@TanyaBrightFuture]

Wow for 7 years!! I've been thinking for over 15 years❤

[@cassea01]

You’re giving me so much inspiration

[@wellwithdora]

Glad to hear! Thanks for the comment! ♥

[@oxanadc]

truly I got so inspired from this, I uploaded a video yesterday and this just gave me extra motivation

[@Tabby-Talk]

Amazing video. I’m a new KZbinr and seeing inspiration like this pushes me even more. So thank you!🙌🏾

[@MelissaCoureauArt.]

I love that you’ve touched on the experience for introverts! The first time I tried to speak in my video I felt so defeated because I knew what I wanted to say but it wasn’t coming out the way I wanted. Second try, I made some bullet points and it was better. Still some moments of “ not knowing where my sentence is going “ 😅 but much much better! Thank you for this ❤

[@_art.with.passion__]

oh wow you have a art channel as well, so do I. I am so conscious about talking to the camera that i only upload shorts and processes of my drawing 😅 btw your videos are amazing.

[@itsthejacquie]

This video is exactly what I needed. Love your vibe, love the way you speak. You've really inspired me today to get started! Maybe I can share my first video with you?

[@wellwithdora]

Thanks babe! ♥️ Go for it! Sure thing, looking forward to seeing your first video!

[@LiviBurke]

I love your calming energy and positivity!

[@AasthaKocharofficial]

Seeing this when you’re about to hit 10K - like wow your 1 year of effort paid off in 1 month. You go girl’ ❤️

[@wellwithdora]

Thank you so so much 🥹♥️ I'm glad you phrased it like that because that's what perhaps some people don't really understand, this video "blew up" but without the whole year of trials and failures it wouldn't have happened.

[@Favoursarah]

The best decision I ever made was beginning this channel and picking a niche, I run a small business from home and so I hardly ever go out. But then I decided to show the world what living in Nigeria is like through my lens and so far so good, I’m proud of my self. My videos are picking up greatly and I’m almost currently at 7h subscribers. KZbin is absolutely worth it!!

[@oxanadc]

that is so nice I also started my KZbin channel as a way to express myself and now I can say it was one of teh greatest decisions I've made and I hope I can reach as many ppl as you do

[@Favoursarah]

@@oxanadc you’ve got this!🫶

[@oxanadc]

awwww thx @@Favoursarah

[@wellwithdora]

It's so cool that you took that step!! Rooting for your channel and business! ♥️

[@Favoursarah]

@@wellwithdora thank you 🫶

[@MaitenaCarrizo]

watching this 2 months later when you had 188 subscribers and now you have 10.1k 👁👄👁

[@livswholeliving]

watching the progress you've made just from this video is so exciting!! thank you so much for sharing, it's so refreshing to hear form another small creator! sending love :)

[@FenzirL]

The saddest part is when we put in days of effort and make a video and then hit upload! And then we end up with maybe 20 views! 🤣 (hurts every time ❤️‍🩹)

[@Dr.SaritaTandon]

True af

[@unboxorado]

Wishing you and all the content creators best of luck and success 😊

[@hkcreation4573]

Keep moving, keep grinding, keep hustling you'll succeed one day

[@HarmonyHaven110]

That’s ok, it’s part of the process!

[@3piano]

Me the same, making music for hours, mixing, mastering the song.. shoot the video, edit video. Upload it and 50views... 😢