An Honest Conversation with Mai Pham
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- Опубліковано 22 тра 2024
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00:00 Who is Mai Pham?
02:18 Starting UA-cam at 7
04:58 The evolution of Mai’s channel
06:00 Was she ever self-conscious filming herself while growing up?
09:29 Mai’s relationship with money
13:37 When she first started making money on UA-cam
15:50 Moving out at the age of fifteen
18:36 Online friends and the para-social relationship
22:27 Signing with a manager at 16
28:33 Signing contracts
31:28 Getting her first brand deals
35:37 Mai’s competitive advantage
39:39 The story of the Alchemai hoodie
44:17 The Mai Pham Business Pie Chart
47:22 Marketing through her spam account
54:04 Alchemai’s future products
55:30 What are the challenges of producing apparel?
58:15 What if you fail?
59:25 Brand deals: TikTok vs UA-cam
1:03:05 Content: TikTok vs UA-cam
1:04:26 Learnings from Mai’s past business challenges
1:09:05 What’s next for Mai?
Today we speak with creator and entrepreneur Mai Pham. She's one of our youngest guests but also one of our most unique. After running away from home at 15 she started out on UA-cam and never looked back, building a strong community and clothing brand called Alchemai.
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/ @maiphammy
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thank you for having me ❤
We love you❤
4liferrrrrr ❤️✨
You are super awesome ❤️
LOVE YOUUU
Mai, you are just such an incredible inspiration. I’m almost 30 and I feel like I learn so much from you. You are wise beyond your years, love ❤
Been following her for years and the only reason that keeps me following her is the fact that she is always so grounded and humble. She deserves all the success she is getting now
She’s the same now as she was when she was 15. I’ve been watching her since her vb days and the only difference is that she’s slightly more tame LOL I love her! So so down to earth and intelligent
Lmaooooooooooo
As an Asian from an immigrant family, I can relate to her so much. From never wanting to be home, to trying to sell anything I could. I grew up watching her and were also the same age. It was great bc I never saw an Asian face growing up and she represented us when nobody else did. She seems like a humble and great person. And I’m happy she has a good relationship with her family. I never had support, I actually cut my whole family off. I’m sorry for the random rant, but thank you for reading.
Ok
man lol wth
Don’t listen to the other two mean comments, I don’t know her that much, but I can tell from your comment that she’s a very lovely person! Hope you’re doing well
My twin sister 🤭😁😍
❤
Wait is she your sister?😂
@@girlbye4522obviously
@@girlbye4522 no there just friends loll
@@girlbye4522no they just have the same last name
WE ARE SPAMMILY!!! So proud of you Mai 🧙♂️❤️
mai is an icon because she's relatable as hell. she succeeded because of her being vulnerable about her depression, not despite it ♡♡♡♡
Hearing her talk about her business model, you can tell she is so intelligent. She deserves all the success she’s gotten and more
The business and legal side of being an influencer is so fascinating. That’s what I love about this podcast is they cover it.
Spam Pham was here 🧙♂️💜💜💜
she doesn't accept my req on spam...
@@yourheavenmyhell750dw she will at some point
@@yourheavenmyhell750 she's closing it for the next 6 months 💔
yessss 🧙♂️🧙♂️🧙♂️
🧙♂️🇿🇦🫶
I'm only 12 mins in and I'm in AWE at Mai just BEING the atomic habits book person instinctivelly since she was a child, and explaining the concept of embodying the identity of that which you want to become from the book sooooo intelligently 🤯👏
I've never really watched Mai, but I loved hearing her speak towards designing clothes and merch that she was passionate about - right down to the GSM of the fabric! Her passion is palpable. The garmento conversation stole the show for me ❤
same. I love her pashion for her clothing but I won't be watching her content because I'm not her target audience.
She's come so far! I hope judgment call podcast has her on as a guest sometime.
I absolutely love Mai, and I’ve been watching her for probably 10 years. She is amazing.
Damn I’ve watched her for a long time and look at her GROWTH not just as a UA-camr but as a 1st gen Asian female when content creation was barely new. Like insane the hustle mentality and survival instincts she has 🫶🏽❤️ really proud of her
Don’t forget about Michelle Phan though Michelle wasn’t quite the entrepreneur like Mai.
Mai has always had a clear goal, drive, vision and has made every good decision on the way. She has stayed motivated even after achieving her first goals, and dreamed bigger dreams, and then she made more good choices at such a jung age. I hope people understand how unique and intelligent she is. She put in the work, and always pays attention. Good job Mai.
Never even heard of her before this interview, but the story around her merch company is downright incredible. Really shows how it pays to not compromise on quality. A+ video.
My favorite girllllll❤ love you, Mai✨. Spam Pham was here🧙🏽♀️
Spam Pham is the best !!! 🧙♂️ WE LOVE YOU MAI ❤
Mai’s honesty and confidence is refreshing (compared to a lot of influencers) Growing up with her and seeing her success gives me motivation and inspiration especially when I’m down
I started watching Mai when she was 15! I relate to her story so much and been enjoying watching her grow. Spam Pham was here🧙🏽♀
I genuinely have to say Mai has been one of few people that motivates me everyday. She’s one of the only UA-camrs where I feel like she’s the same as me and know what’s happening. From spam Pham 💞🤞
i’m not even half way through this but this video is so heartwarming and so real i’ve watched mai for so long now and she helped me in so many ways, so seeing her being raw and real is a comfort to me we all love mai and we always will i will watch her videos till the day i die ❤❤🧙♂️🧙♂️🧙♂️🧙♂️🧙♂️🧙♂️
I love Mai. And I'm a 56 year old man. Sure, I saw a thumbnail...cute girl. Then I was hooked on her channel. Such an amazing personality. I love her adventures, no matter what she is doing. I hope she gets everything. She deserves it. #phamily
Spam Pham here🧙🏽♀LOVE YOU MAI!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was an amazing thing to be able to let ppl into a glimpse of your life from childhood to now!
Mai deserves all the love that we can offer, spam pham was here 🧙♀️
Discovered Mai a few months ago - absolutely love her content! I’m ecstatic you guys interviewed her 🙌🏽
me too
spam pham here, you guys asked such great questions, i’ve watched mai since canada days and learning more about her throughout this video made me realize how much i’ve grown up w her
I’ve been watching Mai since she was 14/15 and she’s always been an inspiration for me and I love her so much (also a proud spam Pham memberrr) crazy proud of Mai and where she is today
Came from 🧙 Ifykyk 🤭. Really great interview podcast! I love seeing and hearing Mai get to truly vocalize all the work she has put in to achieve these major accomplishments. She’s such a talented, intelligent, impressive young woman who really accomplishes anything she sets her mind to. So excited for all that has yet to come for her.
This lifted my spirits so much. I’m so thankful I found Mai on YT bc she’s such an inspiration for me. I def see and hear some things from her and think like, “wait, me too.. I can too” and it gives me so much hope. LOVED hearing her talk about Alchemai and journaling the most. Wishing her even more success 🫶🏼✨
Spam Pham was here 🧙♂️ I started watching Mai 3 yrs ago and I love her video so much ❤
Keep doing what your doing Mai 💗
I came back to comment again after watching the video and im so proud of mai. Ive been following her since before she hit 2 million subs on youtube and just watching her platform grow and being apart of the spam account has been amazing. Plus, now i have a new podcast channel to watch since i really loved the hosts and their calm, but freindly energy
Mai is the best her videos are so not just relaxing but give u that “homey”feeling without even trying love her so much💗+spam Pham was here🧙♂️
Man I've always been a huge fan of Mai and followed her through her journey but seeing her at this age of maturity and growth is so fascinating to me it makes me so proud of her❤️
I came across Mai's account around 3 years ago, when she used to do her 2am clean up videos and I AM SOOO PROUD of how far she has come!! I am so happy for my bestfriend ❤️
You have come a longgg wayyy, soo much better to come your way bestie 🥰🥰
I love mai so much, like i cannot put it into words. She makes me feel like no dream is too big and everything is attainable and it motivates me to push myself everyday. Im so happy for her, she deserves the best!!!❤❤❤
I love her sooo much Mai is so inspiring and overall a fun person
she’s such an outgoing and amazing person..she’s just a joy to watch ❤
words can’t describe how i feel after listening to mai share her experiences. every-time. thank you for sharing mai. 🧙
Have been watching Mai for years now and i love her so much. She’s so kind, generous, beautiful and relatable🫶
Mai I have been following u for 3 years now and I am so inspired by your story - I love the things u do, the thoughts you share and just about everything about your personality. It’s because of u that I want to start a UA-cam channel - it is because of u that I dream big and don’t back down. Thank u for being the big sister 🩷🩷
Crazy how big UA-cam is because i never heard of her or even half the youtubers they interviewed but i love hearing the come up story 💪🏾 good work young lady
Mai is literally the same age as me, but the amount of respect i have for her is insane.Loads of love for this girl❤❤
Spam Pham was hereeeeee. Ughhhhh I could never go tired of her story. Just so inspiring and motivating. ❤❤
Mai your story is beautiful, there were a lot of bad moments, but it's how you handled them that is admirable, from moving out at 15 and growing your youtube channel all by yourself, never giving up, and believing you'll make it no matter what. I aspire to be like you, I hope you're proud of yourself ♡. Also spam pham was here 🧙♂️
This is so eye opening about Mai. She's always been open but to hear her full story truly makes me understand her more. She is truly an amazing person and content creator. She is so passionate and determined and it truly inspires me everyday. You're doing amazing Mai ❤🧙♂️
WOW OH WOW OH WOW. What a brilliant young woman. WOW. I’m a 28 year old woman blown away by Mai’s intellect and beauty inside and out. You are so inspiring, Mai. So brilliant! And the way they were learning so intently from you. Such a good podcast!!!
During watching this video, I realised how grateful I am to be apart of her community and her spammily. I am so proud of you Mai
She's so well spoken. Mai is not a creator I regularly watch, but I really enjoyed this interview. She is so driven and passionate!
This is the best deep dive into the life of Mai she is so so so inspirational. Love love love her!!
This girl!!! Mai, you were certainly born to be a content creator. You have the most genuine, real, and special way you just do you! Love this. Great conversation!
Would never say she's only 21y.o. Such a mature, reasonable and inspiring talk about her way as a creator and business around it. Shiny smile and beautiful serious eyes🤩
Wish you all the best, Mai!
Mai is really one of the best youtubers true to herself and true to everyone else , I JUST LOVE HER ❤️❤️
Spam Pham was here!😘 Been watching Mai for about 4 years and have 2 hoodies! I can’t wait for the next drop!!
Spam Pham here!!!! My Alchemai hoodie is my favorite hoodie of all time and truly never will compare to any other. Mai's passion for this hoodie is so raw. I will purchase every drop from here on out.
She definitely doesn't lie hahaha and that is an incredible differential for brands. It is also very noticeable when she makes hauls and brands that she loves send her things. She is going to take more time to thank and value the fact that she, as a consumer for years, now receives attention from the brand. I don't know anyone else like that
great episode, love how honest Mai is
So proud of you Mai 🧙♂️
Mai is so down to earth and I love watching her vids
Mai is my fav youtuber 💗
Glad you guys had her on here 😊
I love your guys' podcasts. Keep up the MFIN work!
She’s just so smart and genuine I LOOOVE HERRRRR
I’ve literally been waiting you for so long - congratulations, Mai! ❤️
i absolutely love how honest and thoughtful mai is everytime she’s on a podcast i’m blown away buy how intelligent she is wow 🧙♂️🧙♂️🧙♂️
One of the smartest, most driven, and realest creators out there. This was an amazing conversation, Colin and Samir. Thank you.
I watch a lot of vloggers and creators but something about Mai Pham is captivating. Her authenticity in front of camera sets her apart from anyone else. Thinking about making money and wanting the sense of control(even achieving it) at such a young age? I am so proud of her. Respect and admiration is the only thing i want to give her. GO MAI!!!!!!
Her relationship with her fans is above and beyond this world! She created a COMMUNITY a village of people who shares the same humour, values and beliefs. Because Mai is sooo transparent and a lot of people relates to her without even trying to be aesthetically pleasing. Mai is just herself and people love that. It all goes to show that PERSONALITY beats all that physical aesthetics crap. WE LOVE YOU MAi!!
🧙♂Iykyk, I've been watching Mai for years now, and being the same age as her has really inspired me to manifest my own future. LIterally grew up watching her always seen her as a friend that I'm constantly wishing the best. Currently studying in college as business major and seeing her be epitome of a business woman is amazing. So great to hear her talk about her business side of things and fully transparent of her evolution. Great episode!
I love how many new creators I learn about from your channel. I've been on UA-cam since 2006 but in totally different niches so I have no idea who most of the people you talk about are. Great conversation as always.
Such a good video it’s cool to hear Mai talk so humbly I didn’t realize how early she started you tube living and being out in the world so young and most people are still living at home and are over 20 so props to you for just tryna gain as much knowledge and use it to the best of your knowledge 🧙🏼
Awww I love Mai. I’m so glad you guys got her on the pod!!
I love mai! I’ve been watching her since the pandemic and I can’t imagine my life without her in it now. 🧙♂️
Ok
This was great! So glad you guys finally had Mai. One of the most authentic creators on this platform
I love Mai. She is the real deal. Hardworking and incredibly positive!!!!
finally the episode I was waiting for the most!
I’m much older than her but her videos and personality are entertaining as hell ♥️ 🧙♀️
love mai so much
i love when mai is on podcasts i could listen for hourssss 🧙🏻♂️
So proud how far she’s come 🧙♂️
Finallyyy 🧙♂️ So honest and insightful
Being in the spam pham is one of my main sources of entertainment lol. Mai is the beeeest! 🧙♂
Loved the interview! Love how authentic she is ❤
So proud of you Mai, been with you for a minuteeee 🧙🏽
Mai is LITERALLY the greatest lifestyle youtuber SPAMMILY LOVES YOUUU!!!!!!!! 🧙♂
So freaking proud of you Mai. spam pham🧙🏼
Two of my favorite channels! The collab we never knew we NEEDED🤍
Spam Pham here 🙋♀️ Mai is so inspirational and motivating. Definitely someone to look up to. My daughter and I watch her videos all the time 🤗 ❤
lol the fact that all her hoodies are one size is actually genius because it helps her manage inventory levels! She doesn’t ever have to worry about buying the wrong size curve and being overbought in sizes people don’t buy. Jokes on the nay sayers!
spam phamilyyyyyy love u maiiii 🧙♂🧙♂🧙♂🧙♂
Literally mai youve helped me become a better me ngl. Youre so inspiring and real and i love that.
Wow this podcast was very insightful. Also growing up in an immigrant household and having content creation as a big part of my life to seek comfort, this podcast gave me so much hope and inspiration and encouragement!
Spam pham was here 🧙♂️🧙♂️🧙♂️
Do you think the intro showing clips from the conversation actually helps with retention? I personally feel like if I'm clicking on a podcast I don't want spoilers and just want to get into the interview but maybe that's just me
YES. I always feel like that about any UA-camrs videos and vlogs. I don’t love the little intro things and I usually will try to skip through them so I don’t get spoilers
wow i used to watch her volleyball vlogs years ago and forgot about them till now. what a success!
So well spoken. Amazing how quick you can think and speak it out eloquently 😅🧙♂️
Does the other guy get a chance to talk 😅
Spam Pham was here 🧙♂️🫵
Yessss
Part of the spam Pham! Love Mai! Wearing her first hoodie she designed 😍🥰
This is my second time watching this interview and I just think Mai's story is so inspiring to follow your dreams and go after it and staying true to yourself!
SECOND VIEW LETS GOOOOO 🧙♂️🧙🧙♂️🧙♂️🧙♂️🧙♂️🧙♂️🧙♂️🧙♂️