saying F*CK IT and changing my YouTube strategy

[@CathrinManning]

welcome to cathrin manning vlogs 2.0!!

[@MissEddieBlueKawaiiKrafts]

Literally not planing on watching but when I got a notification that said F it & it was about someone’s yt channel had to give it a click. Coppa killed my channel just over 4 years ago, still not over it 😒😓

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Been following since before you blew up . Loved the title , I need to change mine as still struggling after 3 yrs to grow my brand

[@KychaHoppe]

I love this! I am so excited for new vlogs, they are my favorite. I have been thinking about doing this exactly. I love watching vlogs, I just have a hard time filming them. ❤❤🎉🤩 you inspire me 💕🤗

[@Fahzao]

Cathrin Morning vlogs 2.0

[@lesshustlemorecoffee]

Yay!

[@ashleymarierael]

Cathrin don’t forget that YOU are the content. You are the niche. Just be you. That’s why I like to watch your videos because I relate to you in many ways. I originally found you when I was searching how to make KZbin videos and I’ve stayed because you’re a genuine person with a beautiful smile. I am always excited to watch your new videos. I don’t care what it is. I will still watch. It’s been really cool watching you blossom. ❤

[@willmax95]

If it makes you feel any better, basically every youtube tips person I started watching during the pandemic is now a vlogger and i’ve become used to watching them. A lot of them do things like “a day in NYC” “a day in NC”. I don’t have enough insight on your day to day aside from motherhood, but just film stuff you are already doing that is already making you happy. One thing i’ve always appreciated about being here is how conversational you are. If you even posted more videos like this sitting at your desk talking, i’d watch. Whatever you do, im here to watch

[@ChandraSoulCoach]

Same here! You have so much wisdom to share Cathrin! 🫶🏼

[@ThatOneLadyOverHere]

That's interesting! I subscribed during that era too, but must not have subscribed to anyone else! 😄

[@HollyHargreaves]

I left when you started doing vlogs, but I pop in once in awhile, because I like your vibe. Just keep doing & creating whatever you want, you have an audience 🌟

[@irinasmith5588]

We stick with you because you are real and not afraid to be who you are, including sharing your failures. I think many of us are missing you speaking about your KZbin tips and tricks, growth, ideas, processes, etc. You’ll figure everything out, it is rebirth for you + you are busy mom! Hugs 🤗

[@CathrinManning]

It's so difficult to do both! I've tried a few different styles of videos to see if it will work, if I like it, if you guys like it, but usually it hurts my brand more than helping it so I'll keep trying!

[@OG_lesliedixon]

Agreed! Your realness is why I'm here.

[@DebraJohnson]

In my opinion, the problem is you’re all about yourself instead of the viewers. “What content to I want to create?” “What brands do I want to work with?” But then you say your tagline is “Create a life YOU love.” You should be creating content for your target viewer and not just for yourself. In what way are you actually helping people create a life they love? The daily vloggers that get views are all about helping the viewer through specific lifestyle tips and they are usually very engaging. They aren’t just vlogging. They are story telling and selling a lifestyle. Like this video…it’s interesting but not really helpful for the viewer. You’ll get sponsors again when you engage a target audience.

[@blaizenova]

So well put! She completely veered away from YT tips and attracting her initial audience that led to her growth.

[@JordanJSparks]

You can't fully step into your new life with one foot still in the old one. Set fire to the old 'Cathrin' and fully embrace the new chapter. Wishing you the best!

[@GoshenLights]

Your KZbin tips videos were so well-executed, professional, and clarifying. I totally understand wanting to have a more "me-centered: film, cut, and go" vlog. I definitely understand new baby days, also. Is there a way for you to continue making the excellent quality of the past but with topics that you actually love? Your ability to teach educational content is your great strength, adding the most value to the most people (at the cost of unfiltered self-expression). "Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit." Blessings on your baby and early motherhood...I know what it is like!

[@havvaalexander9520]

You come across as authentic. It’s nice to see real people, in real life situations and not just content “creators”.

[@Thee-_-Outlier]

What you really mean, even if you don't know it, is that this lady makes vacuous content with no redeeming value and it reminds you of earlier times when you would listen to a friend in real life prattle on about themselves, before you forsook that real life and fully entered the matrix of social media. My advice is if this sort of content feels like a warm home made meal to you then your life is a damn mess, you have no real friends or family, it's all your fault....get it together.

[@KevinNordstrom]

​@@Thee-_-Outlier damn bro who hurt you LMAO

[@ItsLizV]

Im one of those people who watches ALL of your stuff. Found you through your 1k YT video and even got your blow it up blueprint! Anyways, even if you uploaded a video of your favourite quick mom-dinner i would still watch it 😂 im just excited for more cathrin videos!

[@mslettaboo]

Same !

[@GlamGirlGabi]

Cathrin, have you ever considered making your "KZbin Tips" videos private? When I started on YT, I was making a lot of content about hair loss (I made a hair transplant vlog that blew up) and EVERY VIDEO that I made that wasn't about hair loss, tanked horribly. I ended up making a lot of the hair loss videos private in order to pivot the audience and the algorithm and it worked (it took time and a ton of work but it eventually worked) and now NO ONE knows me for hair loss and hair transplants anymore. I just wanted to share that with you because I can relate to being stuck in a niche that you don't want. I love your videos, your realness and vulnerability. I watch almost all of your videos and can relate to you very much as a mother. Sending a hug from creator to creator.

[@TheCountryCouponer]

Good idea think it would totally work after some time, but if I remember correctly in her analytic videos, she makes a lot of money from her previous content!

[@GlamGirlGabi]

@@TheCountryCouponer Yeah that is the tricky thing right? And creators have to pay bills too.... Vlogging, in my opinion, is the hardest style of content to get high views on of all the content you can make. You have to win people over with a very interesting personality. I could never do it. I'm just not different or interesting enough.

[@TheCountryCouponer]

@@GlamGirlGabi yep

[@TheCountryCouponer]

@@GlamGirlGabi OMG you are killing it on KZbin! Good job 👏

[@cheercraz141]

The fact that I’m watching this and also catching up on all old videos starting at the content bug blowup…I’ve legit binged your content the last 3 weeks and enjoyed all the changes, highs and lows. I actually found you again after seeing tips long ago when I was starting my channel before I had a kid and now I love the mom content now that I am a mom!

[@dividsky]

That may be the best 18-minute rambling video I've seen for decades... Damn Cathrin, put your shit together and edit the heck out of it. it could easily be a 5-minute video once edited!

[@KnotTheKnorm]

This hit with me Cathrin as I’m stepping back into my biz after an almost 4 year absence. So thank you for sharing… I’ve been watching your videos here and there for the past couple of years, always stuck around because of how real you keep things. Like you said… it feels like you’re catching up with a friend when you watch people’s videos. I’m confident you will figure it all out as you keep creating things and following inspiration! Hope the best for you!!

[@emmagaudet]

Been watching since your blow up and stayed because I enjoy your vibe 🫶 can’t wait to see the new chapter !

[@jeannietelles]

Came here for the KZbin tips , stayed for the personality ❤ !

[@bobbyrebholz2183]

Katherine, you're incredibly smart and rebranding can potentially be the best thing ever. Think about all of the new moms out there that your channel has suddenly reached. Even single moms who want to start a business but feel very alone and have no support system. Maybe brands in that niche could team up with you or your new strategy is to give business tips for female entrepreneurs.

[@AHomesteadingHustle]

Cathrin, this video really sparked my brain this morning. I have only been trying to grow a channel for 2 years and I feel like I haven't really found 'me' yet. I feel incredibly inspired to make a video addressing this with my audience as a launching point for a change of confidence within my channel. Imposter syndrome is real and we often can get lost in those thoughts. Thank you for your realness and authenticity! ❤

[@RaeanneMacklin]

I found you in 2021 and YOU are the reason I started my own KZbin channel. And YOU are the only one I've consistently followed since 2021! We all love you and are a part of our weekly lives 🧡 Thank you so much for all you've done!

[@AlainaMartinLe]

I strongly believe we need more creators who help lifestyle channels grow tbh it all mostly FAQ videos

[@wildrayy]

Your vlogs inspired me to start filming mine. I used to watch your tips for KZbin and was always planning and planning to start filming but never truly did. But vlogs inspire me way better to actually go and do it 💕

[@Thee-_-Outlier]

Great!!!!! Now there will be two people who have nothing to say droning on into the ether of the interwebs. I hope you're pretty sweetheart because that's the only way this content model works. It is adorable tho you think people watch this channel for the words or will care about yours

[@ChandraSoulCoach]

Exactly. Same here. I never really felt like I could ever do all that professional stuff honestly because I’m a single mom myself but recently I got inspired by your free flow style and casual vlog and editing and I just decided to go for it. I just started a month ago and watching you’re journey and where you are now is huge reason and model for me Cathrin.

[@ChandraSoulCoach]

Subscribed! I say let’s start a community. How to tune the tide on social media and go from perfectionism to authenticity and self love. We wanna support and see each other thrive and be our true selves. There’s a huge need for this on social media.

[@TristinaKardashian]

Cathrin, hi lol. Been here from before your rise, and went through some of the same situations almost back to back with you. Even with the babies 😂! An I can tell you, I think your niche now is truly just being a tech mom, and content creator. Maybe you should make some content for the moms wanting to start making content full time specifically. We’re here 🖤

[@TristinaKardashian]

Also as a momma who’s baby blows raspberries in the background when I film 😂, I feel like they are our new soundtracks 🤣

[@ilikepersonalfinance7764]

Cathrin, when I first started following you I was an active duty military mom of 1 (and pregnant!) and now I'm a veteran, college student, mom of 2. I've gone through some changes in the last 4.5 years (started following you in September 2019) but I've really enjoyed watching you through all of your changes! I think you'll have a big chunk of viewers that will remain loyal :)

[@ChandraSoulCoach]

And you’ll get new followers!!!!

[@AllThingsNele]

I’ve been here since you were The Content Bug around 4K or before. 10 toes down til the wheels fall off !! Do you!! Whatever you shift to I’ll still be here! As you grow in life and evolve so will your content. Embrace and be happy in it!

[@16demolka]

I found you in 2021 and binge watched your YT content. Then you bought a house and interior are right up my alley so I’m on this journey of your channel with you. I love how genuine you are :)

[@PINKROUND]

Your KZbin tips was my fav videos 🥰 I'm not a huge fan of volgs especially long ones. And honestly, my fav youtube videos are like this one where people in YT just sit down and talk to me directly, it feels like a face to face discussion and i'm a very good listner so I like that!

[@DonnasWonderland]

For market research purposes, I've known of you for around 5 years watched some videos here and there found your moving videos to this house and have watched almost 100% of your videos since that point. The reason I watched given it was your KZbin tips and stats I really enjoyed. I'm nosey and you keep it real, you're not afraid to do videos like this showing that life and work is full of ups and downs for everyone. It's relatable and you make me feel less alone in this journey of entrepreneurship. I also love home content and travel content so now I stick around and I watch because it's like I get these fun vlogs mixed with some real talk where I feel we are having a conversation even though you're talking and I'm listening it's a bit one-sided but you know what it's fine lol ;) oh and demographic wise I'm probably out of your norm, early 40s mother of a 23-year-old living in the UK. I have 5 other content creators who I watch every single video they put out and another 5-10 who I watch when the title or thumbnail grabs me.

[@thetailorette]

I know I’m late to the game in commenting on this video, but I know what you’re going through. In 2020 I started my KZbin channel and that’s when I got monetized. I since got married and have 2 kids now. I was so confident back then and knew exactly who I was. Now, I’m trying to figure out what I am and what I represent in the things I’m passionate about and I think a lot of it has to do with all the changes I’ve been through having kids. I’m a mother and a wife and we change as we get older. I feel like 30 is the age where we’re wondering who we are with all the craziness of having kids. Thanks for sharing!

[@M-Joy]

I've loved all your content, changes and all! I'm less interested in the baby stuff, but I still watch it. Love you so much!

[@myebonytower]

I’ve been subscribed to you on my other/personal YT Channel for awhile now!! I found your YT Tutorial videos years ago and still watch them as I try to grow my business YT Channel! I’ve watch alllll the transitions from tutorials to home to baby!! You make great content….period! So, watching from a perspective of just subscriber, I’ve been loving it! You’ll figure it out. ✨✨

[@EliLeeDesigns]

I’ve stuck around because you keep it real. Life changes and our priorities and interests change as we get older. You making the changes that make you happy just make you that much more relatable. Keep rocking it!! 🥰🙏🏽☀️🤗

[@RiahtheFire]

I came during the content bug shift and honestly I’m here for your vlogs bc of your reality and thought processes, be you I’m so proud of you, thank you for being real to yourself and changing!!! BE YOU. And then stick to that person bc it’s going to bring the most creative content out of you. I started out being a wide open niche and not connecting to companies to now niching out specifically. It’s been a long road and I would honestly say me niching out was the best decision for me to actually make a career out of content. My Instagram shows my entire life but who I became on KZbin is very specific, whatever vlog I want to do I will be around my niche. I hope you find you’re new true niche, it’s harder when you have hundreds of thousands of followers watching you pivot but keep pushing sis ❤

[@RiahtheFire]

In order to pivot my content entirely on TikTok and KZbin I deleted everything waited 3 months and then started fresh 😭 and it worked!

[@Briwells5]

YESSS TRANSPARENCY and if i could remember correctly you mentioned this before think less create more. The money will come you are great at what you do just stop overthinking and get back to doing what you love without thinking of what anyone else will think.

[@honey_lion]

I started watching you when you were the content bug! I love how real you are, and how open you are about content and creating but having an actual life. I think you could really make so much content about social media / KZbin, but only if you want to. You’ve inspired me so much, and I’ve been binging all your videos, old and new, because I’m currently in the process of rebranding my channel.

[@claire_weber]

Found you for your KZbin videos, stayed for your vlogs. Do what you love! There’s plenty of us here that love watching your new content and I can personally say I love how you’ve grown and evolved. ❤

[@debrafisher7373]

I've watched you since you were still in Rochester and you were my Pinterest Queen lol I've seen that you've been struggling but have attributed it to trying to find a good balance between vlogging your life and trying to maintain privacy for your son. I have no doubt that, whatever the reasons, you'll figure it out. You've been thru some 💩 before and have done a fine job of navigating everything. Take your time...we're not going anywhere 😚

[@Theardentself]

Just be yourself! YOU are so relatable and that’s why I follow you!

[@stacyritter9261]

I watch every video and short ...Im plain nosey...lol I have enjoyed your personal growth , life changes so you change with it!! We will be here

[@SketchesnScrubs]

We watch you because we like you :) Irrespective of what you're creating tbh. But this is so relatable, I also need to evaluate what I want for my channel & community. Thank you for the inspiration, felt like chatting with a friend in a coffee shop xx

[@danwilsonpastor]

Whatever you decide to do I am praying for you and cheering for you to truly create the life you love whether that includes content creation or not.

[@WellWithHels]

You reminded me of this Brené Brown quote: “If you are not in the arena getting your ass kicked on occasion, I am not interested in or open to your feedback”. I also have taken advice from people I shouldn’t have and it hasn’t ended well 😅 I love your channel and the way you openly speak, but one suggestion…. We’re here for YOU, not “your brand”, so whilst that might be important to attract sponsors, as a viewer it doesn’t matter so much to me😊 I’m gutted I missed out of your consultation calls, will you be doing more? Xx

[@newjourney010]

Idk girl you probably need to ask for professional advice from Sean Cannell at Think Media what to do. I don’t care too much about the vlogs and home stuff. I originally only followed for the content creator tips on how to grow on KZbin. But I love you either way!

[@Mrs_Adams]

I am so excited about this for you!...and us! I've sincerely missed your vlog channel! So glad you're finding what makes you happy and we get to enjoy it with you!

[@SketchingWithSarah]

I just wanted to take a sec and thank you! I've been here since 2019 and I honestly came for the KZbin tips because I wanted to start creating content on KZbin and started making videos in the pandemic. But I stayed for YOU! It's so rewarding as a viewer to see you blossom so much and meeting you at workshop tour and seeing you seriously thrive but also be SO REAL and authentic makes you a rare find on here! Back in 2020, I followed all your tips and saw some growth making videos that made me happy and I was SO disciplined and upload a video every Friday and didn't miss an upload for like 3 years? Then life happened and I had to miss one upload and I was SO hard on myself. It was like losing a streak and I gradually just stopped uploading altogether. I felt like well, if I can't be consistent I'm not going to grow so why bother. I lost all the joy I had making the videos I started with. Then with more life happening I'm hoping to start making videos again and now seeing Cathrin Manning: who I look up to so much as a creator just saying Fck It and doing what she wants is exactly what I needed to hear. I love the idea of just filming, editing, uploading, and whatever that timeline looks like is the when a video goes up. So I just wanted to say thank you for being you and sharing your journey with us! You are helping people more than you think ♥

[@LluisZardoyaClips]

14:01 I feel so ridiculously the same. In my main channel (this) I had a successful investing niche (400k subs), and then when I changed and wanted to vlog, because I had an old vlog channel with 10k subs I thought I should have done it there. Since then I have had so much fomo to post in either of them, posting on both, and not being myself in either of them. it's so damn painful in my head no finding a voice or video format.......

[@PeterSu]

As someone that has so many ideas and struggles to figure out the main focus, this is really comforting. It's also really inspiring to see how you're way more comfortable just being you now on camera - really inspiring stuff. Thanks for sharing!

[@JenFarrer]

This video hasn’t even started yet and I’m already so damn excited 🎉

[@PreferablyPreK]

I've loved watching the evolution of your channel. You are real and I am here for it ❤️

[@lunaazul3000]

I really feel like I started really following and paying attention when this channel was more about giving indepth technical KZbin advice and super positive encouragement about setting your KZbin or starting your KZbin. I feel that deep inside we all fantasize with being able to make it into KZbin and earning money doing it and even though we don't live past just that thought watching KZbinrs show you the ins and outs if what they successfully do is enough to want to keep tuned in. Once you establish yourself as that type of KZbinr your public keeps following to get that from you but when they switch gears on you and do something different it's hard to get used to it.

[@WildFloridian]

Been here since Jan 2020 and been here for ALL the vlog videos. I’ve been here for all your “niches”… making matcha niche, emptying the dishwasher niche, buying green juicing stuff niche, changing ALL the light fixtures niche, painting all the things black niche, house plant niche, folding laundry niche, puzzling niche, talking in car niche… Niche, no niche… you’re fun to hang with.

[@laurenfoster6668]

I started watching you for your productivity videos. Especially when you just showed how you organized your day and the things you got done,etc. And I stayed because of the vlogs. I got super interested in your house renos! I think your brand has evolved organically.

[@homeandlifewithcynthia]

This is unbelievably relatable. I have felt like this so much and I've made way less money than you I'm sure. I even quit youtube for an entire year trying to find my way to something more profitable. I took Sunny's course and I actually got more lost than anything else. Vanessa Lau also burnt out. I want to love content creation again too. The algorithm has me pinned to a certain type of videos that I no longer want to make, but that's how my channel keeps growing. I don't have as many true fans as you. My channel feels more transactional. They come, get what they want and leave. Makes me feel well, blah. Pivoting has not been good or easy for my channel. I've wondered if I just stick it out and keep going or change strategies or even start over.

[@jemellee]

here since thecontentbug and i am def one of your loyal viewers cus i missed the last 2-3 videos and i binged watched it just now didnt care what it was about 😂 thanks for being one of my YT inspos too!

[@KathrynJeanetteMusic]

Niche driven channels have always made me feel crazy. Personally, I’ll watch two or three videos, get the info I’m looking for and never come back. Folks that shift their content or provide several topics one hundred percent inspire me. It’s like how I feel about music. I don’t listen to one genre, I listen to several and when an artist can come out with various sounds, I get stoked to share my love of genres. You so are one of the creators I enjoy following! I love seeing your evolution because it feels so human ❤

[@master_carlos]

Good video, but I think you are shooting yourself in the foot by not creating content about KZbin tips and social media tips. That is what has worked well for you. In my humble opinion you should go back to that, make your business very profitable again and open another channel for your vlogs content

[@prettyfiction9378]

This is the best advice for her. The channel is so pointless now. She’s not Kim k and she hadn’t built that strong of an audience to care about her random day to day life like that. She’s just uploading random videos about her and it’s like if you’re going to do that people need to be really interested in your personal life and that’s just not the case. If you do have a channel like that it’s usually very niche. I thought she was going in the more mommy vlogger direction but she doesn’t really want to do that so I don’t know

[@blueskybianca]

I’m one of those people! Been following your journey since 2020! ❤ I just love how real and raw you are! I think you are just super authentic. Keep being your wonderful self Cathrin!

[@themcnifffamily5654]

I actually stumbled across your KZbin when I was researching starting a channel. I never started the channel but I have been watching you since 2020 and love your content.

[@LauraDoesLife]

I’ve been here for a good few years, I love your vlogs. Admittedly, I don’t watch them all but when I do I get to the end which is something I struggle to do with most creators. Don’t forget that a lot of your subscribers will have come from people wanting to grow their channel…as all creators know that is hard work and not everyone is successful in this - many will have given up with their channels and no longer want to watch that content! Don’t be so hard on yourself. Create what feels natural and the right followers will come ❤

[@Briana12906]

I can’t wait to see what you do, I’ll be here through it all!

[@LifeWithSnowDogs]

I just wanted to say I loved you speaking freely about all this! I also started off in a specific niche (martial arts), grew my channel to a "big size" and then realized it doesnt quite fit me as a whole person anymore. Took your thoughts from this video and was inspired to start vlogging on this channel again & just seeing where it goes! Thank you for sharing & can't wait to keep watching your vlogs!!

[@CathrinManning]

oh my goodness yayyy!! here's to an awesome new journey!

[@Jenniferadcock]

Yes to more vlogs! I love watching your vlogs. You make me feel like we are in a conversation and you are so relatable. And yes I’m one of those ppl I view your stories everyday and watch all your uploads. Even on TikTok now. It will be great to watch your journey to get sponsorships ❤

[@natachaguyot]

I love that you’re going to focus on content that makes you happy! I’m looking forward to it! Having had an existential crisis about my business and channel recently and making a big shift that’s so much more aligned, I nodded along most of this video ❤

[@Deckervlogs]

I have been here since you were at 20k subscribers and I have loved all the content you create! Especially the vlogs!

[@KrystaNorwick]

Hi girl! I’m one of your dedicated subscribers! I watch every video you put out. I originally found you through your KZbin tips when I was starting my own channel in 2020, but I’ve stuck with you for YOU! I will watch anything you put out because I am here for who you are as a person. I think when you find what you are passionate about creating, that shines through, and then people want to watch it! You are still an ongoing inspiration for me and my creative journey. Thank you for continuing to make videos for us to enjoy ❤

[@gracenevitt]

UGH I feel this so hard bc I feel like I people please in my content a bit too much too and I'm really excited to try and diversify and create content that I love!!! thanks for always sharing your thoughts cathrin we're here with you!!!💗

[@LindseyDawnArt]

Cathrin I totally relate to you on this one! I started out vlogging my family life and I loved it and the editing is so much quicker! Now I have an art tutorial and tips channel which I love but editing takes me a mini lifetime 😂 I started watching you in 2019 for KZbin tips and I had one year where I didn’t watch you so I was surprised a few weeks ago to see you’ve had a little boy and changed your channel but actually I am enjoying your videos more ! Keep doing you I love watching you for your personality ❤

[@mimisart]

Started watching and following you in early 2020. Loved the KZbin tips and transparency about your own channel, but sticking around for who YOU are 😊.

[@LindsayLola_]

I found you as the content bug when I was researching for starting my KZbin channel. I would love more educational and value content! How do you color grade? Editing tips, SEO, filming tips, etc.

[@FullyLovingYourself]

I’m in this space now and I’m glad my channel is still small so I can explore these feelings. Feeling that I need to post for the algorithm has made me hate creating content or just having a bad relationship with my consistency.

[@ChrissyLillysLife]

Okay so I also followed Sunny Lenarduzzi and Vanessa Lau and literally took what they said as the absolute best advice and truth. When you said "take advice from someone who has the life you want" it SO hit home. What I find interesting is that while Vanessa Lau was sharing advice on how to grow a business and sharing behind the scenes of her business, it was very clear that she really didn't know what she was doing when it came to scaling her business. To the point where she's basically thrown in the towel with it now and even moved all of her courses to a free to run platform vs the expensive one she used to use and recommend. It was definitely a lesson for me in who I take advice from and follow! Love that you're leaning in to what feels right for YOU! Here for whatever content your decide to put out! Also - you asked "why have people stuck around". For me it's because I'm here because I like you, and your authenticity and personality has always shown through whatever content you've created ♥

[@michelleluvbeachsunsets4529]

The vlogs have always been my favorite! Looking forward to more of them. Don’t overthink and just be you.

[@lunacco]

YAY! Honestly, I'm one of your "I watch every video regardless" and I love the more conversational relaxed videos of yours! I do so wonder if you have looked into your human design or not. Because I'm just getting to this point as well, I'm a manifesting generator and I CANNOT niche, I'm meant to pivot and flow and listen to my gut. Anywho, love this for you!

[@PurposelyReRouted]

I subscribed to your channel a long time ago for the YT tips but stayed because of you, your personality. Love your motto of creating a life you love. Will stick with you as long as you are on YT. Also follow you on the other socials because you’re great so don’t sell yourself short. 😊

[@QuesttoFIRE]

Long time viewer and one of those people who watch everything! Just a thought to consider- so many of us love your content because you come across as being 100% genuine, and we’re just here for the story of your life. 😊 I think where you might be struggling mentally is how to show YOUR life on YT when such a big part of your life is not revealed on your channel. (And again, I get it, it’s 100% your call.) But I know I would personally struggle with having a vlog style channel about my life without including the BIGGEST love of my life- my hubby.❤ My guess is that you’re just struggling with how to keep that genuine feeling while also editing out some of the most important pieces of of your life.

[@its.rachel.hickey]

Yes!! Found you before the vlog channel but those videos were my fav of yours to follow along with!

[@titi9296]

I’m watching because it is you! You are you brand! And i will keep watching but to be real even though i love vlog, i still would love to see how to tips regarding filming, editing and film storage

[@thewfhmommy]

I watch all your videos, my favorites were the vlogs from your previous house. I would love to see more day-in-the-life style content, which I think is versatile enough that you can incorporate showing your audience how you do KZbin to create the life you love, which in turn inspires others to use KZbin to create the life they love. Side note, would you consider offering a course/group coaching on blogging?

[@JenFarrer]

I absolutely agree with you! I love Vlogs! I watch all of your videos but the Vlog style are my favorite. Honestly that’s why I create Vlogs as about 50% of my Content because they’re so fun to watch & make. But I have way less subs than you so I still have to do some value ad stuff to lure people 🤣 I’m excited for this next chapter! Thanks for sharing your thought process and strategy as well. That’s incredibly helpful and inspiring ❤

[@iRosz]

I've never totally grasped the purpose of a niche, other than pleasing the algorithm. (Which could be why my channel has never taken off..) TV channels have variety, why can't KZbin channels? I think it enables creator burnout. So just keep rolling with those punches!

[@this.is.virginia]

💯 exactly how I feel. It’s absolutely true … the niche just puts you in a box you can’t get out of

[@cheercraz141]

I’ve literally said the same thing. I treat my channel like a tv channel

[@Briwells5]

Hey Catherine I don't usually comment but I have been watching your channel for at least 3 years. Let me just tell you I am a busy mom to 5 girls to 5 girls. If i could give you a piece of advice I would love to. I remember a while back when you mentioned that you were like basically going to vlog and still give the tips you always have given. So I just assumed you were going to merge you life into what you were already doing. I said to myself when you got pregnant yesss now I really can relate. She is going to show me how to be a mom and a great content creator. With that being said keep doing what your doing girl we love you. No matter where you shift I will still watch. I think i speak for many when i say we love your channel for you not so much what you do. That is just a bonus that you are so knowledgable about the platforms. We love you get back to the tips i still go back and watch your older videos can we get some updated recreated older videos.

[@martialbodiestv5041]

I started watching you when you were in the ~55K or so subscriber mark because of some other KZbinr who recommended your channel as a "best kept secret" and they couldn't understand why you didn't have more subscribers. I really enjoyed your content; however, as you slowly started to make your channel more personal, I fell in love with it. I really enjoyed when you had a topic and at the same time we got to see the "real" you. I loved your Vlogs (and especially love your xmas marathons). I guess what I'm here to say is I'm one of those people who seem to enjoy whatever you do and am here supporting you.

[@laurenmiller6783]

We have stuck with you because we love you and love hanging out with you and just want you in our lives :) you’ve grown so much over the years and can’t wait to see what happens next!!

[@womentheylied2us]

Keep doing you. I relate 100%. I’m 48 can still trying to find my voice. I know what I want and very passionate about, but the fear of rejection and battling many other things, raise up as soon as I step in the door. I started watching you, yes because I was looking to start a KZbin channel. Which is slowly happening….lol but it’s your honesty and showing real life s***t that brings me back every week. I’m personally excited to see you grow as a mom and future wife and still do what you love! Is it going to be easy…NO, can you do it YES! You got this. Know you’ve taught me a lot and totally agree with getting back around those like minded people. (I’m still finding mine people)

[@stageandflight]

I found you during the pandemic and have been watching you non stop for I guess 4 years now. My favorite kind of videos from you are your daily vlogs or when you just talk about your day. Keep making what you love and the ones who need to be here will be here. Enjoy your content and we will too.

[@CozyCloudASMR]

I’m only half way through but I LOVE THIS so much already. I really relate bc I have 2 YT channels that have never really popped off. and I’m at this point too where I’m just done people pleasing. I’m now gearing up to start a fresh new channel that I really love & I needed to hear a lot of what you spoke on today. Also if it means anything: I have stuck with your channel through all the changes you mentioned for a few years now, and - it’s you, Cathrin. You’re the constant that keeps me around! So whatever you do I’m excited to see what you do now that you’re doing YOU!

[@katelynwashko]

i've loved seeing you grow! literally been here since 10k subs. i am the same i shifted my brand this year and its been rough getting back to where i was.

[@gewoonzijnkarin]

thanks for this video. I actually enjoy following people who don't have advertising in their vlog and post less often. because then I'm really happy when there is a new video. I watch them all the way through. If someone posts often I get bored and I notice that I fast forward or don't look anymore. just do what makes you happy, that's the most important thing. if you are happy with it, the people are often happy with it too❤️

[@CalebEckenrode]

I've actually watched you when trying to figure out how to grow on KZbin a few years ago and seriously thanks for the help and motivation along the way. As far as rebranding I'm sure you know this but find something you enjoy learning about/talking about and make that your niche. I feel like you have enough core audience to jump to a whole different niche of whatever you wish that to be. Good luck in your journey and I will continue to watch!

[@CathrinManning]

Oh thank you!! I’m glad you found my content helpful in your own journey!

[@AllThingsNele]

I loved your vlog channel because you were so free over there. It was like coming to use whenever you felt like talking and free flowing.

[@simplydiyhome]

I use to film so much but after having my second child I focused all on my website and it has exceeded the revenue that my youtube ever did! Just give yourself grace and do you! I love whatever you upload. Things change so much when you have kids, esp when they are young and growing and changing all the time!

[@Noochbaby]

Coming back to this video to leave a comment after watching it on my TV when it first came out. I’m one of those people who watches every single one of your videos in their entirety. Although I don’t think I usually leave comments. I don’t care much about KZbin strategy other than to hear your experience and learn something new. It’s not something I would actively seek out. I watch your stuff because I like you as a person and I like your vlogs. I’m rooting for you lady!

[@KatherineYoung]

Trying to do the same thing over and over to please an algorithm is super hard. We are human and it isn’t. Change is very normal even if the interwebs expects us to function like a computer to be rewarded views.

[@HolisticMenopauseWellness]

I understand how you feel! My gut feeling has been telling me to transition into more vlog style videos. But I've been too scared in case it has a negative impact on my channel, not that I have a big following. Maybe it's time to make the transition! 😱

[@PotentPondering]

6:10 Thanks for this. Yes, advice is as good as its source!!

[@sabyna2]

The biggest thing I've learned about myself as a youtube consumer is that I will continue watching content because I like the creator. I'm a dog mom and childfree, so I cant relate to the baby content, but because its you and your baby, I'm invested. I've been here since just before you moved to Alabama, like just pre-vlog account. Honestly I've felt like you've followed the "Zac Efron effect" as in your content has changed exactly to what I've needed in my life, in different stages of my life. So while I cant speak for everyone, whatever you decide to do and what makes you happy, is what makes the the content and what we love about you shine bright. Can't wait! ❤

[@ReadingwithRach]

I’ve been here since the content bug era, and we’ve grown together so much!!! I love everything you upload and will be here no matter what. I honestly feel like you showcase life so well. Life IS all over the place babes. ❤❤❤

[@marieliz0508]

Loved loved your vlogging style in your vlog channel but also overall love how you express yourself and all the people here who love following you regardless of what you post, we are here because we enjoy you as a person. And definitely look forward with catching up on what you’ve got going on. Lifestyle inpo is totally a think and you’ve got that

[@yosoylily.]

I came here for the KZbin tips and stay because of your beautiful personality I’ll watch wherever you post 😍 I wish you the best 🎉

[@Ameliacozygames]

I followed you before being a mom (i am a mom of two). I followed because how different you recorded your lifestyle vlogs. Speaking about me: i started youtube as a mom for a lifestyle motherhood vlogs. Sadly the motherhood lifestyle followers were commenting tons of negative aspect or criticism my life or my choices. About two months ago i decided to stop with the motherhood videos and i feel JOY. I changed my niche and dont regret it

[@rebeccaj]

To answer your own question - because you're real! You show us the ups and downs, I've been here since The Content Bug days and loved the tips videos but while you've grown it's been lovely to see how that has worked out. You have to adapt to how your everyday life is changing and all this needs to fit in with you, it's definitely a journey and we're with you for the ride😊