WHY Women over 40 MUST start a YouTube Channel

[@AwCrap-Tech]

It has been very refreshing lately to see more over 40-50-60 KZbin startups recently. I’m 68 and my target audience are seniors who struggle with technology. I put a lot of emphasis on staying safe online! KZbin is not just for the younger generations!

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Yes! What a great mission and platform you have!

[@melsmith6637]

Love your channel name, great videos that people like my parents need! I've just subbed, keep up the great work! ❤

[@AwCrap-Tech]

@@melsmith6637 Thank you so much!

[@maureencarrigg3795]

Love the name of your channel. Great job on finding a niche. I will follow!

[@AwCrap-Tech]

@@maureencarrigg3795 thank you so much!

[@voicevamp]

I'm 76 year old Virgin KZbinr & my calling is to share my cancer natural healing journey. From cancer survivor to cancer THRIVER🎉

[@starchyshauna]

I think that would be super helpful and inspirational for so many!!!!🥰 Just reading your comment I'm curious as to how you healed cancer naturally!!

[@melsmith6637]

Very much so - I'm currently addicted to watching a ton of NEW youtubers, mostly over 40's & enjoying their life advice, stories, how-to tips, etc. Connection with real people in this bot-filled world is a major thing! ❤😊

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

So well put! “Connection with real people in this bot- filled world” ❤️❤️❤️

[@theyesowl]

Exactly ❤

[@LadyLanaeLifestyle]

Yesssss 🙌🏼What are you interested in knowing more about from a wise 50 year old?

[@LausDeoLiving]

Virginia, I am literally thanking God for leading me to your channel. I'm in my early 50's and I needed to hear this. God speaks through people and I appreciate you sharing all the wisdom He has taught you. 💗

[@JayneNicoletti]

So true. I posted a video chronicling my life and 10th move at 56 and it blew up. It got attention of a bigger channel that shared it. Part 2 drops today and I love that I can give advice to younger people.

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

That’s amazing!!!! Thank you for sharing this! So encouraging!

[@lifewithmargot]

What is 10th move?

[@vibewithladymm]

Great one

[@kittymogulco]

Wow that's fantastic!! 🙌✨

[@Meat-break]

Thanks. I am 43 and just starting. I get overwhelmed with editing but , you know what? I’ll just post anyhow

[@theyesowl]

Yes.. you should. It changes you so much by just going for it. ❤ good luck and have fun ❤❤

[@CharSoLovely]

I agree, I’m 41 and I just started my channel, we have to get out of our head and have fun😊 editing is time consuming so I understand

[@CamsPurpleCorner]

Yes, me as well and I'll be 50 in less than 5 mos. I'm having Fun, but I'm still learning. Let's get OUTTA of our own ways and Dominate it... the 40+ Crew!💜🤗

[@CharSoLovely]

@@CamsPurpleCorner 🤗

[@AmysSewingRoom]

I completely agree!!

[@MoneyGistUK]

Created my first channel in my late 30s. Sort of burned out after 4 months. Took me 5 years of planning, writing and overthinking to finally get this new channel started (launching at the end of this month). I agree with you. There's always someone out there who wants to know what you already know. Especially stuff you think everyone already knows. I'd find myself in 30-minute conversations with friends and then I'd pause and think, I wish I'd recorded all this! The biggest hurdle for me was fitting content creation (I used to dread editing) into my already busy adult life (full time job, family responsibilities, etc.) It seems living life and doing stuff (investing, etc) will always take precedence over creating videos to talk about what I'm doing.

[@RayRift]

I'm 45 and I've had my KZbin channel going since 2007.

[@DiakaMelendez]

I agree I am 46 and started my channel In March. I’m almost up to 500 subs!

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

That's incredible!! Congrats!!

[@Themix10624]

Congrats May you hit 1M subs at the end of 2024

[@DrapersDoingRenos]

congrats!

[@MentalHealthMamaa]

Nice! I just subbed to your channel 🎉

[@DiakaMelendez]

@@MentalHealthMamaa thank you!

[@keva_artwork]

Great advice. I started last month by posting shorts and now I have just posted my second video. Still super nervous especially for my intro and outro. Not sure why I keep messing those up. But I'll get there eventually. I'm 47 and thought I was too old to start but I noticed there are many on here that are above 40. So I guess we're never to old for anything really. 😄

[@michelle_kunder_]

I've been wanting to make videos for KZbin for a while now. I need to just bite the bullet and do it! I'm loving these! Thank you for your encouragement ❤

[@MarLindaPerez-s1i]

Hi, I'm working on making my first video too. I find that it has helped me to watch multiple people and their ideas to find "self." You've find that you gravitate towards a culmination of this and that to feel more comfortable. Good luck! I'm right there with you!

[@TinaHBeautifulJourney]

I waited 2 years before starting. Don't be me!

[@darling-angeldelgado1887]

I have been wanting to start as well. Even if I get through making a video, I have been deleting them in a panic mode.. I tried to set up my account. That freaked me out. I don't know why, I was posting on tt then out of nowhere deleted everything and haven't been able to start up again on any platform. No idea what is spooking me. Any ideas how to get passed that?

[@DrapersDoingRenos]

@@darling-angeldelgado1887 rip off the bandaid!! it will only sting for a minute....then you will growth the skin you need to do it :)

[@emotionalhealingmelissa]

This is exactly what I needed to hear. I turned 50 nearly 4 months ago. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@thughlett]

I am so happy to have found your channel! I would love for you to make a video on lighting! I help my husband with his videos, and I'm not crazy about the lighting.

[@judyb0216]

You are right about ages 40-60 women. I've been thinking about turning my film channel into a life lessons channel since I published a self-help book on Amazon. I want to help and serve others as a Christian who has walked through the fire.

[@Midwestyorkie]

So excited I found your channel. You have filled the gap that all other KZbin teachers have left open. Very unique, thank you very much!

[@EbikeReviews]

I'm a guy over 50 and I am on my third successful channel. Love your videos, very helpful.

[@jenniferchristopherson]

Yay to all the over 40 women on YT! I’m 50 this year and never felt better ❤

[@lifespanwellnessbeauty-60i64]

I'm 63 and started my health, wellness, and beauty channel 2 years ago. I love it! At first I was really focused on becoming monetized. When I found out how hard that is, I relaxed and began to be more genuine and relatable. My subscribers like it when I'm sharing my vulnerability. Now I'm focused on building my little community and just sharing my knowledge and experience. I'm happier with my content creation now because I'm more relaxed.

[@MarLindaPerez-s1i]

I just turned 60 and decided to start my own channel. I love helping people, sharing the things that I am constantly learning to make life better, save money or what ever. I feel that You Tube would be a great platform to share and make some passive income. I love your style of quick, simple and personable. I have a low tolerance for BS and people thinking that I want to spend 30 minutes to watch them peel potatoes! I am in the latter stages of gathering information, research and my druthers. 😂I am going to make video #1 soon. Thank you so much for vocalizing these things we take for granted being over 40! 🥰

[@Cruzencanadians]

55 years old here who got brave and started our KZbin channel . We are doing this for fun and for our family and friends to follow our crazy journey . I love your channel and the information you have shared . I have made a lot of the mistakes you have pointed out. Thank you !! Im a 55 year old female who does the channel with my Husband We are both busy working and I have added doing youtube to our busy life lol

[@simply-angie]

I’m not 40 but 35. I took a break from KZbin after having a baby 2 years ago, life has been crazy busy! But I’m trying to get back to uploading content this year, hopefully I can make some progress! 😆

[@L.W.t.D.]

Omg I started over 40. I have a family and started a new but hadn’t posted on it. I was overthinking and being a perfectionist. Now, I’m going to teach and talk about what I was planning to as a Mommy just me. Thank you sis ❤

[@RVersLife]

I'm 77, and I started a new channel at the end of May for full-time RVers. My name is Jude. I've spent the last few months learning my way around, watching my competition's videos, taking instructional classes, and somehow you popped onto my radar. After watching a couple of your videos, I came to learn about your challenge. Virginia, I have honestly learned more from you in two days, than I have from all my other sources in months. I'm SO grateful!!! You are awesome and I cannot thank you enough, but I'll be back and keep trying! You have a new President of your Fan Club. oxxo

[@TheeNinaWilkins]

Oh wow, I'm 48 and starting my channel with Amazon product Reviews. I totally agree with IG and FB being so time-consuming. It drained me when I thought about how often you have to post to get ONE person to see you. Now I don't have a product, nor do I have money to invest. I'm not sure where to begin if I want to start another KZbin channel. I was thinking lifestyle, and I did start working on an idea of helping women over 40 like myself feel fabulous every day. I was using my own experience and mostly talking to women who are homemakers and work from home. I'm so passionate about this but not sure how I can translate this on KZbin. I'm watching your videos and they are very interesting. It seems easy to follow. I just wanted to share my thoughts and say that your videos are amazing!!!

[@MeganSeibel]

I’ve had a KZbin channel forever and wanted for years to post regularly and help other women and families with wellness and nutrition and I just have never committed. Thank you for making this video!!!! I agree we need more women over 40 making videos!!!

[@MAJOYDACIA]

I’m emotional thinking about how I felt the same before even coming accross your video about how women above 40! I am at that age group and here to create a space to have a sense of purpose by sharing around my knowledge and hopefully next generation who will see my videos one day, talk about overproduced video, I can’t even produce anything that needs some level of fancy editing

[@frayamortensen]

YAY! Virginia 😁 I'm so glad to see you again and I'm so with you on the tiktok and IG - KZbin is where it's at and it's actually the platform that I enjoy creating content for the most. I'm so excited to go and watch all of these videos that you've just posted in the last month🙌 YOU GO GIRL!!!!

[@teefoxworth]

Thank you very much for this encouragement! I'm an RN, who turned 60 earlier this month.

[@DrapersDoingRenos]

I am 45! I walked away from my interior design firm so my husband and I could follow our passion of renovating houses without the stress of clients. (We have amazing clients, but we cannot control the industry, and we hate letting them down when items were disco or other trades did not follow through). We are 9 months in and have JUST broke the 1000 subscriber mark!! I am so glad I found your channel I feel like I have watched all the channels and Virginia you are KILLING IT!! I have to go back to binging now LOL :)

[@angelaallen3973]

Thank you for this

[@Boomerscareforparents]

Works for men over 40 too!

[@khandiesjourney]

53 and just created my channel 🎉🎉

[@consumerdebtchitchat]

I'm 57. While I know how to edit tape, I find it incredibly boring and tedious. I have built my channel on training my subscribers that we're NOT here for my fancy tape editing. I've even told them as such. It's worked 😂❤. My rule is I don't do anything to my channel I don't wish to maintain on a regular basis. It's worked beautifully.

[@LearnRomanianWithCorina]

I do enjoy watching videos with little editing. People who can bring you value through their words, without adding an effect every 3 to 5 seconds, without using fancy microphones or backgrounds are worth watching and learning from. This is Authenticity. It's fun being you, offering value through your knowledge and engaging with people.

[@UnschoolingMom2Mom]

Oh Virginia! I'm going to do this challenge. And I'm 63! I've been overproducing and making it harder than it has to be. I saw your other video where you called it "retention editing" - that's what has been taking up all the time! This kind of talking head thing is what I want to be brave enough to try. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@CarrieOnCoaching]

I had been putting off the start of my KZbin channel, but then your videos showed up! Yesterday, after watching your videos for several days, I finally posted my first video!! Thank you for doing this challenge. You are making a difference! God is using you and what you are doing will be for your good and His glory. Keep up the great work!

[@wezugo34]

Thank you for this video...I've been wanting to start as you tube channel ever since I got laid off back in 2017....i have struggled so much with how I look on camera...so i thought ok lets do overhead of me doing some art but then I got so caught up watching videos on how I need to connect by putting my face on camera....7 years later here I am trying again and hopefully I can start a artist/writer vlog and not overthink it so much!! Love how you are being yourself When you cried on the last video I watched of yours, I cried with you, I'm 47 years old and hate taking pictures because I've gained weight and haven't had any since I was 40 and I thought I wanted to leave my legacy and memories for my sons and hopefully for my future decedents. I'm praying this time I can have the courage to do so and then your video came up on my feed. Thank you...many blessing for you and your family🥰

[@MicheleKire]

I have two teenaged grandsons living with me. One recently said I should make a YT channel because (according to him) I know so much and I can do so many things. I've thought about it a lot since he said it and I've even experimented with filming things (yet to edit!) just to see if it even felt possible. It does! I'm so glad to see you again - I've been following your IG for a couple of years and really love your content.

[@patlockhartglow]

Go for it 🎉

[@moniquevarekamp]

I'm 57 Just started my youtube channel and I find your videos very educational and very enjoyable. Thank you😘

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Virginia love this format! A lot of us put on YT in the background and live our life. Kind of like taking a friend along during the day.

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

I do the same!! Almost replaces listening to podcasts

[@MasteringMidlifeWithHeidi]

Interesting! I'm curious, does this mean you are mainly listening and don't care too much about video?

[@jeanshelbybooks]

These videos boost my confidence about my writing channel. My videos aren’t as crisp and I’ve been learning how to make them look brighter and better.

[@KimpletelyFlipped]

This is such a great video Virginia. I’ve grown my IG community and built my YT channel on shorts alone. I’ve dabbled with a few videos. I have been completely burned out by IG and niches down so much I feel trapped. I’m 53 and have so much knowledge about lots of things. This was super inspiring to me. You gave me a kick in the ass. I need to drop IG. It’s just so easy and addicting.

[@BebaCalvert]

I am 50 and have started. Love it. Still getting my head around it and educating myself with videos like yours. Thank you. ❤

[@tiffanywdavis8128]

Amazing! I'm almost 43 and my focus is holistic health and essential oils. It's surprising how much my channel grew in a little over a year and a half! Now it's time to boost views and subs which has slowed down lately. I'm just so thankful to God for you! This is the 2nd video I'm watching from you and I'm learning a lot already! Thanks so much! 💜😊🙏

[@GodsReflectionGirl]

I love this video! Editing, long form and short form videos is what’s holding me back from starting a KZbin channel.

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

If you find an easy system that works for you- you can do it!🙌🏻

[@GodsReflectionGirl]

@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr do you have any suggestions?

[@schoolingdiana9086]

@@GodsReflectionGirlI’m not Virginia, but I keep mine short-not just shorts but around 5 minutes. I used sticky notes with one point on each, and I can usually do it in one take. That doesn’t mean it’s flawless; I have a few human hiccups. . . but I’m concise and obviously show a human connection with no AI content. . . I usually do on my iPhone and sometimes with Zoom and a headset (which is automatically an .mp4 and doesn’t need to be converted like the iPhone).

[@FinancialSelfReliance]

Thank you. I turn 50 this year and I have been doing YT for a few years with not a lot of traction... I think this is a great strategy.

[@butterflyj685]

Thank you, Virginia! This video came right on time. I like how you have your camera set up in the laundry room. I've been thinking about setting my camera, in the foyer, literally in front of my front door sense we never use it and it is the only space I have available.

[@SarahDayCoach]

Hey ,just found you! I'm 58 and just started my channel, it's been challenging, I'm having to learn so many new skills, but it's exciting. I'm just getting started, so appreciate your content! I'm creating a legacy too, so I totally got that.

[@SimsTherapy]

I have a sims FreePlay channel and a ministry channel. My views have been only 40 or 50 views and I’m trying to increase that. I’m glad I found your channel to help me

[@sarahbell6619]

I am turning 50 this year and do no know where to start. I feel called to start KZbin. I have been a high school teacher for 22 years.

[@WatersHealingGrace]

I agree just start I have started 10 days now I only have 21 subscribers but I am so grateful wishing all us young and young at heart much success! Thaks for sharing these gems!!

[@beyondclairvoyantcreations40]

This video is speaking right to my heart!! Thank-you for your magical inspirational video!! I needed to hear this! I have been postponing creating my channels. I am taking notes from your videos! You provide a wonderful service to folks like me that have been on the fence about it. I am over 50 and have a plethora of life stories and experience to share with others. I want to provide a service to others as you are being for us folks that are not sure whether or not to start a KZbin channel. You Rock Lady!!

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

I turned 50 this year. I did some KZbin videos probably almost 13 years ago. Just for fun to teach things that I was searching for and not finding. I’m in a different time in my life now. I am a maker. I love to teach the things I know to help people get started doing the things they are too afraid to try, or just dont know where to start. I am sooooo adhd though. LOL. I bounce around way too much. I watched a video or two of yours and then I saw the challenge and the simple steps. I’ve wanted to do videos… not sure where to start. But I love a good challenge. So… I’m going to see what comes of it. I think the best thing about just starting off is…. I don’t have tons of followers. So if I mess up… not a lot people are going to see it. LOL. And I can improve along the way.

[@Ridgelysradar]

I agree - I am loving KZbin so much more than TikTok and Instagram - I agree with you! I am trying to concentrate on being here.. Love this video!

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

So glad you’re having fun with it! It feels so much more relaxed 😀

[@landigirl]

thank you… i am a travel agent and i have been trying to figure out how to promote and post my travels and promote my business. i have so much footage that has gone nowhere but my cameras. i think i am over thinking it. using the editing software is driving me crazy. i’m glad i came across this series..

[@knightconsultingllc]

Thank you. I appreciate you and what you’re doing. You are here at the perfect time and what you’re sharing is timely. I’m 59 (a little in denial) and I know I have something to share. Blessings to you.

[@cherylhikes2234]

I’m almost 44 and have been YouTubing for a couple of years , mostly about hiking and my adventures of life after kids . I’m Still learning slowly growing.

[@homehorizons]

I’m 51 and uploaded my first video today this is sooo hard lol . Such a learning curve for me and not tech savvy AT All 🤣 Recording is the fun part ❤️ Thanks for all your videos you helped me get uploaded lol

[@Itravelbackintime]

My wife just turned 40 last year and recently started an online course niche channel. Of course, this has inspired me just like this channel. I'm in my 50's also trying to start a channel. I think a lot of our generation has this perception that it's only the younger folks who can be successful at this KZbin thing. You can count me out from doing all those silly Tik Tok dances that's for sure. However, what I think is to our advantage is our longer life experiences that could resonate with a future audience. There's an audience for everyone you just have to be authentic to weed out from all the noise out there. Who you are is who you are going to attract. I wish everyone the best. Now get out there and film away. Your first 10 videos may suck but we have to start somewhere. I know mine will but I'll go easy not to beat myself up on all the little mistakes along the way. The most important thing is to have fun doing this. Just press record....but do it gently. 😊

[@marie-christinebergeron3992]

YOU changed my life this morning !!! Your video is SO a GEM !!! All great advices !! And I took note of them. I can't thank you enough ! You're an answer to my prayers !!! ❤❤❤

[@raisingwildflowers]

Great video! I have only ever used my phone to record videos. I have a cheap tripod and mic … that’s it. And I have had several videos get over 100K views 😅 It can definitely be done! People don’t want perfect, they want real and relatable ❤

[@NatCreary]

This was incredibly helpful-thank you! I've been considering starting a KZbin channel for the past two years, but I always seem to find reasons to hold off. I think my biggest struggle is figuring out exactly what I want to focus on. I watched your latest video, which answered a few of my questions, but I'm still unsure how to narrow down my topics. Do you have any advice on refining my focus? Thank you

[@jamelahmartin]

Thank you so much for this Virginia! I'm 43 and started my YT journey last year and it's been challenging. What keeps me going is that I love creating content because it allows me to use my creativity and teach women about holistic health!

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Hi there! You're welcome! Yes its such a great outlet and vessel to help others.

[@justdigitfarms]

Hi! I’m so glad I found you! I’m 52 and I’ve been consistently creating content on YT for 5 1/2 years. I have over 32k subscribers but my views have plummeted. I average about 2k views per video and I work towards creating good content. I’m really getting so discouraged! I feel like I’m just missing something, A few changes that could really make a difference, but I just don’t know what to do to see growth!

[@i_am_dr.danigibson]

Sooo refreshing to hear.... I'm going to just drop all the videos i have been second guessing

[@zebadamercede]

Hey V, I really enjoyed this so much. please continue to inspire us over 40's. I started my YT channel earlier this year, but did not keep up with it and stopped posting. I am yet to do a talking video so confidence and courage is growing more & more soon I'll take the leap of faith & JUST DO IT! 😄

[@fathersmarket]

You're 50!? 😮 👏🏾 Wow, you look amazing! And this video is highly helpful to this 48yr old looking to get serious about YT. Thank you Virginia ✊🏾 9:09

[@Cinema-Roles]

I'm 65 and started my movie comparison channel last Christmas. The first video was really hard to do, because I put too much in it (it was an hour and 40 minutes long), and I had a hard time remembering everything I wanted to say. But it got a pretty good response, so I felt encouraged. The thing is, I spend a lot of time doing some pretty in-depth analyses, and I don't feel like I can just wing it (because my memory is not so great). I've been using a teleprompter for quite a while to help with those issues, but I think it often sounds like I'm reading my script (sometimes I can make it sound more natural). I've tried working with bulleted points to sound more natural... .which used to work great when I had to give scientific talks, but it either isn't so great for this type of thing, or I just don't have the memory/stamina for it anymore. I wish I could convince my partner to come on camera with me, because it would be so much easier if I were really talking to someone in person, but he prefers to stay behind the camera and also doesn't have the same kind of analytical focus that I have. I feel like I've tried everything, and I'm still not happy with the way I come off.

[@faisalalmail]

I am not a woman, and I am not 40 yet, but I have been following you on instagram for some time and I must say that I agree with your points. Instagram requires alot of work which is hard specially to someone with many obligations, you inspired me to post on KZbin, it feels much more personal and I believe its lower maintenance. Sure love your advice and content, and thank you your time

[@TeacherKellyTag]

I needed to hear this. Thanks for the inspiration. TV news was my first career.

[@CreativeStitchingwithAnn]

I needed to hear this! I am in my early 60s and want to drive some traffic to a part-time business to supplement my income. I don't want to work 40-60 hours a week. I have grandkids and other stuff to do but in these economic times, we need a little something extra. I don't want to sit for hours editing a video, my hands and back won't take that kind of punishment anymore. I don't want to learn a really complicated editing program. I need to be able to produce a few videos and then take short breaks to recoup. I'm going to try your method(s). Thanks so much!

[@tigersbudgetingcashstuffin4573]

Great video, I started about 6 months ago and stopped well not stopped me and my husband have been sick, and I will start again posting before the month is over. Great job very encouraging.

[@arlenegregchin998]

I am so so so so grateful for your help with explaining how to film a video from anywhere with your phone! I want to start my KZbin channel, and I was so worried about not having a filming schedule or topics. The niches I like are decorative & functional planning and showing how to use the planner to make organizing your life pretty and fun, like so many, many, many KZbinrs in the Planner Community that i am following 😊, however, only a few show you how they are doing it…so I appreciate you so much! Thanks 🙏🏾 again, Arlene 😊

[@suecooney]

Very interesting, especially as I am so new. Heartening advice, being a few steps ahead of someone. What I noticed on X was that my posts would simply disappear into the void. Here on KZbin, whilst on a steep learning curve each video has the potential to be useful for a long time to come,

[@jennywaterswellness]

I’m so excited you’re back!! I’m trying to share more stories on my KZbin channel and it’s more fun! While I’m focused on KZbin, it’s so hard to do Instagram!

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

I get it! I’m focusing on KZbin over Instagram for the first time. And I’m excited. Also using activity goals over results goals. It’s a mix of vlogging storytelling and teaching! Can’t wait to see what I learn- I’ll share it all with you ❤️❤️❤️

[@MsLillianVictoria]

I’m 41 and just getting started thank you for this

[@lillymemakeup4908]

OMG, this helps a lot… i was in this thinking process almost exactly! Thank you , I am going to rethink this IG -YT posting.

[@makelifeholistic]

Thank you, that was inspiring for a baby boomer like me. It is never too late, with technology all around us and KZbin taking the world by storm both in life and business.

[@Liquidlifetravel_leisure]

New follower! I am finally getting off my butt and in the early stages of mapping out what I want to post in videos to KZbin, TikTok and IG. WHo my target audience will be, ETC. I have wanted to be a content creator for over 10 years. Fear of failure always stopped me. My husband and I are 49 and love to travel. We want to share our budget travel tips as well as the actual trips we take. I also live in a touristy area so I can always find content to share near me. I look forward to following your content!

[@CookingWithAnge-kn6yy]

This is so refreshing! I’m so over Instagram (trying to embrace it but they just keep changing!!!) I am almost 45 and starting out on KZbin. I am so overwhelmed with making videos on here. I was told by someone just repurpose your insta videos. So I do but I find the shorts have lots of views but my longer videos, not many. Would love some suggestions for a food blogger for home cooks. Thanks x

[@krisducketthealth]

Virginia this was sooo helpful!! I’m almost 50 too (right behind ya) but I’ve always shied away from KZbin (except shorts) because it seemed to complicated (having perfect set up, camera, mic etc) so seeing that it doesn’t have to be perfectly produced is encouraging. I’ve always struggled with IG ‘cuz I’m too wordy so YT actually seems like a good fit for me. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@youtubealiasoriginal]

I'm just happy you're back😊

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Thank you so much!

[@orhidearecepti]

I'm over 50 and I started youtube channel about 3 years ago. I started a cooking channel. I'm originally from Macedonia, Europe but I have been over 30 years in Michigan, so when I started my videos I started showing my self and speaking broken English and thought I will be interesting to people and will like to watch me. My channel name was Maryann's Kitchen but "no" No one liked me or watched me. Then I decided to change my channel name to Orhidea Recepti and now I don't show my self on camera but I speak Macedonian on the videos. It's hard for me to do videos, I don't know anything about editing or anything. Last year I stopped for a year and this year I'm starting again. I don't know how long I can do this since it's hard. But watching your video (the last one from today) you made me to feel more positive about making videos even if they are not perfect. Please make more videos like this and tell us to keep trying even if the videos are bad . Over 3 years on KZbin and only little over 2k subs. Thank you for been you! ❤🎉🌹⚘️

[@calvinconcepts]

Hey be proud. 2000 people is not nothing! I’ve been wanting to start for so long and was always too intimidated by trying to figure out the technology and many other things. Just overthinking it. So I admire you!

[@LatinosOver40]

Great info amiga !!! Gracias .... Javier from Houston, Texas

[@biggerterry]

Do you use a teleprompter? I'm asking this here because it's almost impossible for you to be using one in your car, yet you are talking for many minutes without any obvious cuts. [ I realize you swung around and didn't show a prompter in your windshield mount]. In your studio productions, you walked around a lot and there were many cuts, so I figured you were either using a teleprompter some of the time, or else being extemporaneous and cutting out the bad stuff later on. Thanks for the great tips and techniques. You're an effective teacher.

[@kristiechiles]

Love your Videos, Virginia! Love your testimony for God! So encouraged by all you are doing here!

[@fitnessoverfifty-suncoastfit]

I loved seeing where you film in your house! If I turned the camera around where I film, there are shelves, bins, storage, .. real life.

[@TheWellnessGirl_TO]

Your video came up recommended and I'm so glad I found your channel! I just started, and I'm hopeful to keep building, sharing and growing! I am glad to know that 45 is not too old haha!

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

That's exaclty right. We all have stories and wisdom to share no matter how old we are.

[@positivegroove]

💥👍THIS MAKES PERFECT SENSE. I HAVE BEEN OVER EDITING MY VIDEOS AND IT IS REALLY IS DRAINING (FOR ME). I KNOW HOW TO DO ALL THE COOL VIDEO EFFECTS BUT THEN A VIDEO CAN TAKE 7 HOURS TO EDIT. I'M 53 AND RETIRED SO I WANT A CHANNEL TO MAKE MONEY BUT NOT BE A FULLTIME THING. THIS VIDEO REALLY HITS HOME FOR ME. THANKS!

[@carolinekrabbe]

Your videos are very inspiring and helpful. Thank you so much!!

[@MarionKTarot]

I love that i came across your video. I had to take a break from posting on KZbin for a couple of years after my dad passed away. But now I'm back posting videos and really enjoying it again. Ps. You look amazing and your passion shines through 😊

[@mspatsreaders]

Amazing! Everything was great. Thank you for sharing , your video was very inspiring. 💕

[@KimpletelyFlipped]

This is such a great video Virginia. I’ve grown my IG community and built my YT channel on shorts alone. I’ve dabbled with a few videos. I have been completely burned out by IG and niches down so much I feel trapped. I’m 53 and have so much knowledge about lots of things. This was super inspiring to me. You gave me a kick in the ass. I need to drop IG. It’s just so easy and addicting. BTW-what camera do you use?

[@LegacyPhysicalTherapySTL]

This is wonderful advice! I needed to hear this right now!!

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

So glad it was helpful! Why did you need to hear it? Are you struggling to post or start?

[@LegacyPhysicalTherapySTL]

@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr I have an existing youtube channel that is getting some traction. I used to be really good at posting videos to it regularly, but then I got caught up in thinking that the videos need to look more professional, so I got sidetracked from posting. This is my reminder to just get in front of the camera and start talking again.

[@karenray8846]

It’s been in my mind for years to start a KZbin, but I keep not doing it and feel like time has passed. I’m 55. I keep feeling like I need to find a purpose and do something that makes a difference in the world somehow. KZbin would fill my creative and organizational aspects of my personality. I just don’t know what people would find interesting with me. I’m starting a running journey I thought of that but millions of people have those out there on KZbin, I am constantly learning and teaching myself new things like, how to renovate a basement but tons of people do all the things that come up in my mind that I could possibly do a KZbin channel on so it seems like there’s nothing left

[@DrapersDoingRenos]

Ummmm hi. I am 45 and 30 pounds heavier than I want to be; I want to get back into running and do not want to watch a fit 25 YO run laps around me! PLEASE start that channel so I can join your "get back into running when you are mature" team!!!

[@FoodForestPlants-jt5gn]

I'm much older 🤣🤣🤣I like your channel. Most channels (you included) teach how to take talking head videos, but I want to video outside, or show how I do things and this is much harder!

[@lifelovelettuce]

Yay! Finding more of my (over 40 / over 50!) tribe.

[@MyHeart4Health]

I think you are living in my head! 😂 I need to do better about just doing it. I’ve been working towards posting more frequently. Thank you for being real. 😊

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

I'm so glad it spoke to you. Yes I think a lot of us have the same voices in our head 😂 Thank you for being here.

[@CamsPurpleCorner]

Hi Virginia, I love ths video and your Honesty... it Def resonated with me.💜

[@missjsews]

This is great and I entirely agree, we need to see more over 40 creators on KZbin as representation matters! You're right, just picking up the phone is the best way to start! Thanks for making this and showing how uncomplicated it can be.

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

I find when you focus on your activity and not the results- you can gain momentum, and look for the lessons on how you can improve. You get better much fasterthat way than sitting on the fence.