My timeline is often flooded with videos made by older women, and I find some of them kind of interesting. After a couple of lessons on how to put makeup on an old face, it's not relatable to me. I like makeup well enough, but I'm more apt to watch vlogs that address the real issues around aging as a woman. When I subscribed to you, probably in April or May, you were talking about being alone and aging and I just connected with what you were saying. It's the substance of your channel, how you tell your truth, that is so relatable. I'm really happy you're finding some success and admire your perseverance.❤
I enjoy your videos because you’re genuine, knowledgeable, honest and direct. I can relate to that. You have a varied content so I’m in for the long haul . I wish you much success- you so well deserve it❣️🥰
I am attracted to people who tell the truth or can help explain the insanity in the world today. I also happen to be an old lady, and so, I think a lot about the topics you discuss. I worry about my future and aging. I really started to slow down physically and had a hip replacement. I still use a cane and am struggling to get my strength back. Thank you for the encouragement! It's always tricky to start something new.
It does take a while to get your strength back after recovering from surgery. I had a hip done 4 years ago and both knees done over the next 2 years. The muscle just atrophied and weakness set in. The therapist really helped with their suggestions and although I had gained weight during that time, I am much more mobile and motivated now that I have no more pain. I still work and am able to just walk the warehouse when we have no customers. The diet change and walking took off 64 lbs. in the last year. Give yourself time and grace and it can change for you too. 🎉
Some comments sections have turned into barbaric free-for-alls where people all too often unleash their vitriol and with total anonymity, and channel owners couldn't care less. All they care about are likes, views, comments and subscriber numbers. It's absolute savagery sometimes, which is when I bail. I have zero tolerance for trolls, ,know it alls and just plain jerks.
Hi Allison. Yes, you can't beat solid foundations, authentic topics and sticking to what you are best at. You are a natural communicator and have a wealth of experience and knowledge in your chosen subjects to pass on. Being 69 myself I'm interested to learn what other 69 year olds are experiencing. There are so many content creators out there who waffle on about nothing (make up and fashion for instance. Keep on talking about what really matters in peoples' lives and this will gain peoples' support. Well done. You deserve your well earned success.
Me too. I became great friends of the Weiders, and Joe wanted to make me famous. I just like the science of this sport being in medicine and converting my entire department into fit freaks...it was my mission. Then a long term hospital was trying to keep my Dad as a medical captive, and I had to stay at his hospital to protect him (after I retired). Meanwhile cortisol did it's thing and I was basically destroyed as a bodybuilder. So glad you are continuing. My trainer of 22 years just up and quit for some reason not shared with me, after asking me for an upfront advance huge chunk of money for future training. I was supporting my Mom, so I could only go month to month just after COVID. It kind of destroyed me. I have been through many bumps in the road, but not like my trainer abandoning me for no reason. I have first row VIP tickets for the Mr O for 25 years. I still have all my very dear pro friends, but I am too depressed to think about going.
I love your channel. I appreciate your wisdom, honesty and sharing your life experiences. You make many important human issues a subject of discussion. Thank you. I wish you more success. You deserve it. ❤
Congratulations Allison! Having the spirit of tenacity and commitment is virtuous! Glad to hear it is paying off. Aside the monetary aspect, it is benefiting viewers in many ways. I follow as I enjoy the topics, hearing viewers experiences in comments and the Saturday afternoon lives. The just being you. No filling in wrinkles with putty, fiddling with hair or sappy speaking cadence. A pooch in your lap and fairy Tale content. I choose the transparent and real, down to earth Elder gal! 🍃🌹🍃 🥰
Your not going to get any more stress from here. Just your using your expertise and education to give advice that our generation appreciates,and maybe the upcoming generation can use , is valuable. Thank you 🎉🎉🎉
Your voice is very soothing, as is your articulation. Very easy to listen to. Some tuners have a grating voice which makes it difficult to listen to. You go girl!!! Love to listen to you ❤
This content won me over Another new subscriber for you ! Thank you for sharling your yourney, you are an inspiration and motivator. I agree with you; never give up. Looking forward to your future content. Stay honest keeping it real.
♥Dear Ms. Allison...I pray for you and all of God's beautiful creation every morning before sunrise. May all your heart's desires come to pass. Blessed be, dear one, blessed be. Amen. Xo...
Congratulations Allison. I am so happy for you. Your hard work paid off and your viewers. Will certainly appreciate your channel. You help a lot of people and are delightful. Thank you so much. I hope you have a beautiful day. 🇨🇦🍀
Thank you, Allison. The first video of yours that I watched yesterday was the one about being an elder orphan. I have watched a handful of your videos now and subscribed today. I will revisit my own channel to consider pushing forward. Blessings to you❤
While listening to you it dawned on me that yours is one of the rare channel’s that I don’t usually listen to at 1.5 or x2 speed. I enjoy your spiritual channel the most.
Well, I am enjoying your conversational ability. You speak in complete sentences, which is a great relief. And the content that your presenting is certainly something that interests me so carry on. I’m 15 years older than you are so I probably will not start my own channel, but I find you very interesting, thank you
I'm overjoyed to listen to a truly talented public speaker comfortable in front of a camera or mic. These days, few are genuinely at ease and rely on overused, cringey crutch words: uh, um, y'know, and the worst of them all....like. Makes me want to scream like that guy in Network.
Your channel is the best. I love the way you're genuine, real, and fully own yourself. It's so refreshing. I don't know anything about having a channel - can imagine it's a lot of work - but I'm not surprised yours is really growing. Best wishes for continued success.
Great information about UA-cam channel because many don’t describe it like you that is easy to understand. I try and watch one of your videos each day. Best to you. 🤩👍
Thats great news - GONGRATS ! I feel very grateful to you for all the free help and advice for us elders. I kept watching you after a video you made describing your career as a teacher and you career in giving caring and help. AND ALL FOR FREE ! Your other spiritual channel is also interesting and entertaining with some funny Ghost and other stories. Keep up the good work
UA-cam recommended your recent video about why youre poor and it was a great listen. And ive enjoyed some of your others vids as well. Its nice to hear from wise adults who are able to reflect and share some lessons learned.
Congratulations - I’m watching this August 8 2024 and you’re at 21.3 k, and I’m one of them!!! The first video I watched of yours a few months ago was the one where you explained your estrangement - my heart goes out to you ❤
Everything you say makes complete sense. I've been watching UA-cam for many years and I feel that the name of your channel can have a lot to do with the algorithm. I think that when people go looking for videos they are often looking for videos on certain topics for instance frugal, budgeting, widow, how to.. I feel the channel name is very important🤷♀️
Woohoo💞 Congrats Allison! 💃💃💃💃💃 l was thinking of you all afternoon today here. l imagined you being happy, relaxed travelling with the best company (male/female) having great experiences. So l am so happy to hear your good news! ❤ Best wishes and hugs!
I subbed a few weeks ago and love your personality. I've been meaning to start a channel but just don't have the guts. Hats off to you for your tenacity and recent success.
Thanks for joining the channel WhatTheColour! I'm not sure if it takes guts or insanity to start a channel (or a bit of both) - but if you do start one, best of luck to you! Appreciate your support!
You have the gift of gab 😊, and everything you say is so relatable. Quitting is not an option love that. Spot on. 🎉congrats on your success. You popped up about a week ago and just one video and I subscribed.
Thank you for this video. I've been wanting to start a channel but it's hard as I suffer from mental illness. Right now I'm struggling to come up with a name.
I came across one of your videos the other day and decided to check it out. I really enjoy listening to what you have to say as you have a very nice tone. I find what you talk about to be interesting. It just took a couple of videos for me to subscribe. I'm not much of a commentor, but I do give thumbs up each time.
One of your finance videos caught my attention a few days ago and I subscribed to your channel but this video is just what I needed to hear "giving up is not an option." Thanks so much for the motivation, I truly appreciate it and your channel.
Thank you for your video, I’m a new creator myself so I’m very happy for your success. I guess it’s going to be a long road ahead of me 😊 I’m also your new subscriber 👍
Thanks for subscribing WhispersofTarot (love the name!). Everyone's trajectory is different on UA-cam so you may not have to wait as long as I did! Best of luck with your channel!
Thank you so much for your honest sharing. I am about to start my own channel (it's very specific in nature), and I, too, am older (I turned 70 a few months back). Making it to this age can produce a perspective that may be of benefit to folks our age or even to those much younger.
Im a new subscriber and really enjoying your videos, even when its about something that doesn't apply to me. You're a good story teller and as we say in Scotland you have the gift of the gab. Congratulations to you 🎉
I thank you for everything you share . I wish you all the best on your channel. It’s really seldom to see channel that will fit my viewing needs. Congratulations Allison 🙏
I’m sure that life experience has helped you overcome some of the negatives. I sometimes wonder how young influencers who have overnight success and have known nothing else will cope with future problems or lack of attention. Thanks again x
I think people starting this you tube channels should not take it too serious ad the competition is massive. I just do it as a hobby and experiment and staying true to myself teaching my way.
I understand what you are saying…I have a small channel and have experienced the highs and lows…I’m monetized, but my payouts are not consistent… I really did jump on UA-cam spontaneously, which is not my personality at all… so I always go back to why I’m here and remove any expectations. I am four years away from retirement…. So my real life job takes up a lot of my time and UA-cam is just an hobby. I will be 47 when I retire so I’m thinking I might then put more energy into my channel. I definitely have to put the blinders on and not look at what others are doing in comparison to what I’m doing… we are all in different season and stages of life with different backgrounds… I have learned to accept this and cherish it.
I do not have a channel but I get what you are saying and from watching quite a few videos I think you need to plug the comments to share, subscribe and like. There are a lot of emoticons and packages of gifs or whatever to enhance the video. 🎉
Aging, family issues, getting by on too little sometimes...plus you just seemed to me like a very real and lovely lady. I'll soon be 71 and I feel even older. Channels like yours are interesting to me. Thank you.
I would love to see you do a video tutorial on how you create your videos: The equipment you use, the software you use, whether you outsource your thumbnail image designs, etc. I bet you could create a product that people would buy .. if you created this kind of tutorial ... those of us aged 60+ are kind of lost on how you do this
Thank you for everything you share. It feels less rejected, knowing I’m not the only one. Weird, all the ups and downs with UA-cam. You have done it though! Wow!
I love your content, temperament, and one of the sweetest voices I've ever heard, Allison. There's no question in my mind that you'll have continued success. I hope you reach your goal getting the number of subscribers you want. I always wish for your happiness dear lady. Sincerely.
It makes my heart happy to hear you plan on continuing no matter what. I’m so glad I found your channel from those algos. 😊 I feel like you are a type of friend who understands. So glad your channel is doing well and hope you have success that gives you encouragement along the way.
Just around May YT proposed me this channel. I'm not so far the ideal target group for this kind of channel but taking into account I saw for the first time the channel like this I decided to express my appreciation to the idea of this channel by subscribing.
Congratulations on your success, Allison. Have you thought about doing some interviews of interesting people in your community ? There are so many topics of interest to us “older women”. For example, medical issues, money, investing, writing memoirs, writing our wills, dating, health, hobbies, transportation issues for people who can no longer drive etc. I think it would free you from being the one talking all the time. Have someone else do some of the work 😊 If I were younger, I’d be interested in doing something like that but I know it requires a lot of work and I lack the motivation. I enjoy watching your channel. I discovered it recently when I saw the topic of children cutting ties with their parents. Two of my friends are estranged from their son/daughter and knowing how hard it is on them, I try not to talk about my own children and grandkids.
Thanks for your suggestions Ray! Have considered doing something like interviews eventually, but where I live now, it likely won't happen. Appreciate your support!
I hope your channel keeps growing and you can use it to supplement your livelihood and build a community in the process. Cheers from Colorado Springs 🏔️
I am so happy for you Allison! I think I joined around May. The first videos I watched were the ones about living alone, your son and living on $1200/month. I’m so glad you didn’t give up and you get to earn some money from your passion. Congratulations! 🎉🍾🎊
I know where you're coming from. It took me 11 months to hit 1000 subscribers in January this year - 1 video took me from 480 to 1000 in a week. Two weeks later I had 3000 subscribers. By the end of March I had 3909 subscribers. It then took until the end of June to get to 4000. Until last week I was only at 4018. I met up with a UA-camr last week who was on holiday here in the UK and kindly he promoted me and my channel in one of his videos, and that gave me the boost to get to where I am now. So yes, I totally get the hills and valleys of UA-cam, but here's the thing. As much as I get down moments, I'm still enjoying the process of growing and 'meeting' others in the same way as I've met you. This video has just reminded me that this is a journey, not a sprint race. You're right, no-one really talks about the road we travel on. Thank you. I appreciate you going through your story. It's helped me not feel as though I'm the only one who's facing a journey in this way.
I wish you the best on your You Tube journey, James! Enjoy the journey for what it is. I got discouraged at several points before my channel grew, but my mantra was that quitting was not an option. If you persist, I believe things will continue to improve for you. Good luck!
You Tube Algorythmn is soo odd I’ve been literally typing in “elder orphan” in the YT search bar and only finding a handful of dated/ old videos/channels for the past several years Your channel just showed up today after doing a search on childless cat ladies. Love your content. Look forward to more of your sharing.
Nice video Alison. Your points are well thought out, organized, and explained well. Thanks for sharing your insights and experience on how your channel has evolved. Your content is interesting and useful. I appreciate your candor on the more difficult aspects of being a UA-cam content creator. I agree with you that your UA-cam Channel success is part skill, part good ideas, and part dumb luck. I wish you success with your channel and a long and happy life.
CONGRATULATIONS!! I can't imagine the stress involved and the reason I like your videos is your honesty on opinions and you tell it as you see it...from what I read they don't pay alot unless you get alot of viewers ( say a million or more)
My timeline is often flooded with videos made by older women, and I find some of them kind of interesting. After a couple of lessons on how to put makeup on an old face, it's not relatable to me. I like makeup well enough, but I'm more apt to watch vlogs that address the real issues around aging as a woman. When I subscribed to you, probably in April or May, you were talking about being alone and aging and I just connected with what you were saying. It's the substance of your channel, how you tell your truth, that is so relatable. I'm really happy you're finding some success and admire your perseverance.❤
Thanks so much for your kind words Catherine! Really appreciate your support!
The reason for me to subscribe was family estrangement mostly. This is a huge issue in our society I believe, including for me.
I hear you Megan! The estrangement issue is a major one for me too! Thanks for watching!
Me too. Family estrangement.
I'm experiencing the same issue. It's very painful (a heaviness that doesn't go away).
The subjects you talk about are relevant to a lot of people. So we react to them. In a positive way. Glad to see you making progress.
Thanks so much kimr for your support!
I enjoy your videos because you’re genuine, knowledgeable, honest and direct. I can relate to that. You have a varied content so I’m in for the long haul . I wish you much success- you so well deserve it❣️🥰
Thanks so much jburgett! Appreciate your kind support!
Agreed 👍
I hope your channel continues to grow. The things you talk about are so important.
Thanks so much Janet! Appreciate your support!
I am attracted to people who tell the truth or can help explain the insanity in the world today. I also happen to be an old lady, and so, I think a lot about the topics you discuss. I worry about my future and aging. I really started to slow down physically and had a hip replacement. I still use a cane and am struggling to get my strength back. Thank you for the encouragement! It's always tricky to start something new.
♥Blessings. Amen...
Thanks for your kind words justpyrite! Hope your hip heals quickly - take care!
It does take a while to get your strength back after recovering from surgery. I had a hip done 4 years ago and both knees done over the next 2 years. The muscle just atrophied and weakness set in. The therapist really helped with their suggestions and although I had gained weight during that time, I am much more mobile and motivated now that I have no more pain. I still work and am able to just walk the warehouse when we have no customers. The diet change and walking took off 64 lbs. in the last year. Give yourself time and grace and it can change for you too. 🎉
Good for you for caring enough about yourself! Seriously, keep up the walking and moving through all of these big challenges.
You all ain't old, you're mature ❤
I got a lot negative comments and now I switch off comments at all!!! even big bloggers wrote bad things to me! hard to imagine! you are a kind lady
Some comments sections have turned into barbaric free-for-alls where people all too often unleash their vitriol and with total anonymity, and channel owners couldn't care less. All they care about are likes, views, comments and subscriber numbers. It's absolute savagery sometimes, which is when I bail. I have zero tolerance for trolls, ,know it alls and just plain jerks.
You're fantastic and meant for this! You're a natural teacher! Congrats!! 💗
Thanks so much 8of wands for your kind words and support!
Hi Allison. Yes, you can't beat solid foundations, authentic topics and sticking to what you are best at. You are a natural communicator and have a wealth of experience and knowledge in your chosen subjects to pass on. Being 69 myself I'm interested to learn what other 69 year olds are experiencing. There are so many content creators out there who waffle on about nothing (make up and fashion for instance. Keep on talking about what really matters in peoples' lives and this will gain peoples' support. Well done. You deserve your well earned success.
Thanks so much for your kind support weirdfish! I will continue to shine light on important life issues!
Just sharing, recently 🎉🎉an 84 years old grandma in Atlanta GA just won a bodybuilding contest 😂😂😂.... whoooootttt
wow living her best life! amazing!
Congratulations! You Go Girl!!!!
Good for you!!!
AWESOME SAUSE!!!! You GO GIRL!!! 👍👏💪
Me too. I became great friends of the Weiders, and Joe wanted to make me famous. I just like the science of this sport being in medicine and converting my entire department into fit freaks...it was my mission. Then a long term hospital was trying to keep my Dad as a medical captive, and I had to stay at his hospital to protect him (after I retired). Meanwhile cortisol did it's thing and I was basically destroyed as a bodybuilder. So glad you are continuing. My trainer of 22 years just up and quit for some reason not shared with me, after asking me for an upfront advance huge chunk of money for future training. I was supporting my Mom, so I could only go month to month just after COVID. It kind of destroyed me. I have been through many bumps in the road, but not like my trainer abandoning me for no reason. I have first row VIP tickets for the Mr O for 25 years. I still have all my very dear pro friends, but I am too depressed to think about going.
😂 Thanks for sharing today...... from the gym this morning 🌄 spinning class and lifting weights
Thanks dews! Keep moving!
I love your channel. I appreciate your wisdom, honesty and sharing your life experiences. You make many important human issues a subject of discussion. Thank you. I wish you more success. You deserve it. ❤
You're so kind - thanks much keig!
Good presentation. I've watched a few videos in the past weeks from people in tears over the stress and isolation.
Thanks bluemoon!
Much admiration for your determination, Allison. Best wishes for the future. Take care always.
Means a lot John! Thanks as always for your kind words!
@@eldergalYou're welcome, Allison. My pleasure always. Take care.
And I love the picture behind you.😊
And I want that picture behind you!
Congratulations Allison! Having the spirit of tenacity and commitment is virtuous! Glad to hear it is paying off. Aside the monetary aspect, it is benefiting viewers in many ways. I follow as I enjoy the topics, hearing viewers experiences in comments and the Saturday afternoon lives. The just being you. No filling in wrinkles with putty, fiddling with hair or sappy speaking cadence. A pooch in your lap and fairy Tale content.
I choose the transparent and real, down to earth Elder gal! 🍃🌹🍃 🥰
Appreciate your words so much here, Inner You! Thanks so much for your support!
Yay congratulation Miss Allison God bless you my friend 😊🙏🏼
Thank you! You too RetroAI!
Hi Allison. Congratulations! You have your audience! Love the conversational presentation.
Thank you so much KeepFocus! Appreciate your support!
Thank you. This was so interesting. Really enjoyed it.
Thanks so much for watching!
Your not going to get any more stress from here. Just your using your expertise and education to give advice that our generation appreciates,and maybe the upcoming generation can use , is valuable. Thank you 🎉🎉🎉
Your voice is very soothing, as is your articulation. Very easy to listen to. Some tuners have a grating voice which makes it difficult to listen to. You go girl!!!
Love to listen to you ❤
Very kind of you to say so, Ray! Appreciate your support!
I agree
(that...ElderGirl expresses herself well.)
Congratulations on your success.You have earned it.
Thanks so much Michaela! Very kind!
Thanks for sharing Allison.
Thanks for watching Mr. Taylor!
@@eldergal I hope you make lots of money from your channel!
Congratulations! You deserve it! 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸💯💯
Thanks so much Gail for being so supportive!
@@eldergal ❤️
This content won me over
Another new subscriber for you ! Thank you for sharling your yourney, you are an inspiration and motivator. I agree with you; never give up. Looking forward to your future content. Stay honest keeping it real.
So glad you found the channel Marie! Thanks so much for your kind comment - so appreciated!
@@eldergal loving your vlogs. On my own yourney of recovery, selfhealing and re-invention.
♥Dear Ms. Allison...I pray for you and all of God's beautiful creation every morning before sunrise. May all your heart's desires come to pass. Blessed be, dear one, blessed be. Amen. Xo...
To you as well! Thanks!
❤ Congratulations to you❤ I really hope you will be here 🙏💯❤️
Thanks so much gittebruun!
Congratulations. Perseverance paid off.
Congratulations Allison. I am so happy for you. Your hard work paid off and your viewers. Will certainly appreciate your channel. You help a lot of people and are delightful. Thank you so much. I hope you have a beautiful day.
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Thanks for your supportive, kind words, Maureen! Appreciate viewers like you! Have a wonderful rest of your week!
It's very cool that all the things you thought you did "wrong" led to this success.
Very kind of you, Marian - thanks!
Love watching, hearing and learning from you. I’ve shared you with all my elder orphan friends.
Thank you Susan! So kind of you!
Thank you, Allison. The first video of yours that I watched yesterday was the one about being an elder orphan. I have watched a handful of your videos now and subscribed today. I will revisit my own channel to consider pushing forward. Blessings to you❤
Welcome to the channel! Appreciate your comment. Yes, keeping moving forward! Blessings as well!
You inspire me so much, Allison! ❤ always sending lots of love your way! I've been here for a while and I'm here to stay ❤ besos
Thanks for being there Danila and being so supportive! hugs to you!
While listening to you it dawned on me that yours is one of the rare channel’s that I don’t usually listen to at 1.5 or x2 speed. I enjoy your spiritual channel the most.
That means a lot Cindi! Thanks so much!
I'd like to check out Allison's spiritual channel. What is its name ?
@ simply zen spirit
Well, I am enjoying your conversational ability. You speak in complete sentences, which is a great relief. And the content that your presenting is certainly something that interests me so carry on. I’m 15 years older than you are so I probably will not start my own channel, but I find you very interesting, thank you
Appreciate your kind words to much Deborah! Glad you found my channel. Take care!
I'm overjoyed to listen to a truly talented public speaker comfortable in front of a camera or mic. These days, few are genuinely at ease and rely on overused, cringey crutch words: uh, um, y'know, and the worst of them all....like. Makes me want to scream like that guy in Network.
Once a teacher always a teacher. I get it ! Thank you!❤
Thanks for watching weihwanggoh!
You're an inspiration. I've been doing my daily " Christopher John Show" for 7 months. I will just keep pushing forward. Thanks for this show.
Yes, keep going with it! Remember, quitting is not an option. Wishing you success!
Your channel is the best. I love the way you're genuine, real, and fully own yourself. It's so refreshing. I don't know anything about having a channel - can imagine it's a lot of work - but I'm not surprised yours is really growing. Best wishes for continued success.
Thank you so much 😊 Donna! Really appreciate your support!
Congratulations! You deserve it. Always nice to have pleasant surprises in our lives once in a while.
Thanks so much for your support sjordan! Very kind of you!
Great information about UA-cam channel because many don’t describe it like you that is easy to understand. I try and watch one of your videos each day. Best to you. 🤩👍
Thanks much, for watching my videos Rita! Appreciate your kind words!
I feel its your honesty , personality and warmth that keeps me comming back ❤❤ 18:54 ❤
That means so much! Thanks leerod!
Thats great news - GONGRATS ! I feel very grateful to you for all the free help and advice for us elders. I kept watching you after a video you made describing your career as a teacher and you career in giving caring and help. AND ALL FOR FREE ! Your other spiritual channel is also interesting and entertaining with some funny Ghost and other stories. Keep up the good work
Thanks so much! Appreciate you watching!
Thanks for your honesty. This is how i have finally figured out UA-cam works...hard woek ans luck..appreciate your honesty and well done! 😊
Appreciate your kind comment AnimalJustice! Thanks for the support!
❤ Love your videos! TY!!!
Thanks so much for watching Joylynne!
UA-cam recommended your recent video about why youre poor and it was a great listen. And ive enjoyed some of your others vids as well. Its nice to hear from wise adults who are able to reflect and share some lessons learned.
Thanks for watching Jay!
Congratulations - I’m watching this August 8 2024 and you’re at 21.3 k, and I’m one of them!!! The first video I watched of yours a few months ago was the one where you explained your estrangement - my heart goes out to you ❤
Thanks so much for watching my videos beaming! Appreciate your support!
Everything you say makes complete sense. I've been watching UA-cam for many years and I feel that the name of your channel can have a lot to do with the algorithm. I think that when people go looking for videos they are often looking for videos on certain topics for instance frugal, budgeting, widow, how to.. I feel the channel name is very important🤷♀️
Thanks estee! There probably is truth in that!
I love your channel, and I'm so happy for you that you have, finally, been monetized! I look forward to many more of your vlogs in the future 🥳
Thanks so much bricoleuse! Appreciate your support!
Your channel just appeared today (7/25/24) and I subscribed. Congratulations on your success!
Thanks so much Angela! Appreciate your support!
Woohoo💞 Congrats Allison! 💃💃💃💃💃 l was thinking of you all afternoon today here. l imagined you being happy, relaxed travelling with the best company (male/female) having great experiences. So l am so happy to hear your good news! ❤ Best wishes and hugs!
Thank you so much Istanbul! Appreciate you helping out with the livestreams SO much! Hugs to you!
I subbed a few weeks ago and love your personality. I've been meaning to start a channel but just don't have the guts. Hats off to you for your tenacity and recent success.
Thanks for joining the channel WhatTheColour! I'm not sure if it takes guts or insanity to start a channel (or a bit of both) - but if you do start one, best of luck to you! Appreciate your support!
The”elder orphan” comment you made brought me in.
Welcome to the channel Daniel - thanks for watching!
You have the gift of gab 😊, and everything you say is so relatable. Quitting is not an option love that. Spot on. 🎉congrats on your success. You popped up about a week ago and just one video and I subscribed.
Thanks so much Bella for your kind comment! Appreciate your support! Glad you found my channel!
You are a great communicator ! Thank you for your time, effort, information and perseverance ! Congratulations ❤🎉
Miami Fl
Thanks so much for your kind words! Appreciate you watching my channel!
Keep up the good work!🥳
Thank you for this video. I've been wanting to start a channel but it's hard as I suffer from mental illness. Right now I'm struggling to come up with a name.
How about "mental illness" ? Just a suggestion - maybe (hopefully) this will bring more suggestions
@@PatrickM-h6j You read my mind 🙂
Just take things one at a time Barb! Start with brainstorming a channel name and be open to your intuition about what name will work. Take care!
Good for you. You have some great discussions and bring up Good points. FYI, you have a good tone of voice. You're easy on the ears.
I appreciate that Raymond! Thanks for watching!
It’s because your content is relatable to A LOT of people (myself included).
♥️👏
Thanks TLW!
I came across one of your videos the other day and decided to check it out. I really enjoy listening to what you have to say as you have a very nice tone. I find what you talk about to be interesting. It just took a couple of videos for me to subscribe. I'm not much of a commentor, but I do give thumbs up each time.
Awesome, thank you Barb! Appreciate your support in any way!
Great Allison! Great advice!!!
Thanks so much mango!
One of your finance videos caught my attention a few days ago and I subscribed to your channel but this video is just what I needed to hear "giving up is not an option." Thanks so much for the motivation, I truly appreciate it and your channel.
Thanks so much for watching! Glad it helped in some way! Appreciate your comment!
I arrived this week! So FANTASTIC to meet you!
Welcome to the channel Brenda! Thanks for watching!
Excellent Alison!!
Thank you for your video, I’m a new creator myself so I’m very happy for your success. I guess it’s going to be a long road ahead of me 😊 I’m also your new subscriber 👍
Thanks for subscribing WhispersofTarot (love the name!). Everyone's trajectory is different on UA-cam so you may not have to wait as long as I did! Best of luck with your channel!
Wonderful news! I'm all the way away in New Zealand & think you're great. And I really need this community 👍
Thanks Brenda - welcome aboard!
Well i just got you on my recommended today and i hav watched about a dozen vids today!!!!! Youre just more relavent than make up for me.
Thanks so much packratprepper!
I get discouraged 3-4 times on a frequent basis, but as you said, giving up is not an option! Patience is a hard thing, isn't it?
Yes, it is Sawdust! Just keep moving forward though! Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for your honest sharing. I am about to start my own channel (it's very specific in nature), and I, too, am older (I turned 70 a few months back). Making it to this age can produce a perspective that may be of benefit to folks our age or even to those much younger.
Good luck with the new channel, Vladimir! Hope it goes well for you. Appreciate you watching my video!
@@eldergal Thanks! 🙂
Im a new subscriber and really enjoying your videos, even when its about something that doesn't apply to me. You're a good story teller and as we say in Scotland you have the gift of the gab. Congratulations to you 🎉
Thanks and welcome to the channel Florence! You're so kind!
Loved listening to you while taking my dogs on a walk. Taking in nature and listening to your comforting voice. ❤
Also what brought me to your videos was the topic of estrangement. It resonates with lots of people.
That means a lot - thanks so much Kelly!
I thank you for everything you share . I wish you all the best on your channel.
It’s really seldom to see channel that will fit my viewing needs.
Congratulations Allison 🙏
So nice of you. Thanks, imee!
Terrific channel ❤❤
Thanks Jen!
Love your channel! ❤
Thank you so much!! Welcome to the channel!
The show is my therapy. I'm always grateful and if I can make people laugh and forget their troubles then I'm doing my job
Thanks so much for watching, Christopher!
I’m sure that life experience has helped you overcome some of the negatives. I sometimes wonder how young influencers who have overnight success and have known nothing else will cope with future problems or lack of attention.
Thanks again x
I know, Abigail. I think being older gives some advantage here. Thanks for watching!
I think people starting this you tube channels should not take it too serious ad the competition is massive. I just do it as a hobby and experiment and staying true to myself teaching my way.
I understand what you are saying…I have a small channel and have experienced the highs and lows…I’m monetized, but my payouts are not consistent… I really did jump on UA-cam spontaneously, which is not my personality at all… so I always go back to why I’m here and remove any expectations. I am four years away from retirement…. So my real life job takes up a lot of my time and UA-cam is just an hobby. I will be 47 when I retire so I’m thinking I might then put more energy into my channel. I definitely have to put the blinders on and not look at what others are doing in comparison to what I’m doing… we are all in different season and stages of life with different backgrounds… I have learned to accept this and cherish it.
Thanks for your comment budgetstuff! I wish you well on your You Tube journey!
CONBRATULATIONS!
Thanks for watching Patty!
Hey 👋🏼! Looked you up and subscribed after hearing about you from IrishWilks Peggie. Thanks for the information!
Welcome Robin! Thanks much for your support!
I do not have a channel but I get what you are saying and from watching quite a few videos I think you need to plug the comments to share, subscribe and like. There are a lot of emoticons and packages of gifs or whatever to enhance the video. 🎉
Thanks nefes!
Aging, family issues, getting by on too little sometimes...plus you just seemed to me like a very real and lovely lady. I'll soon be 71 and I feel even older. Channels like yours are interesting to me. Thank you.
Thanks so much Sandra! Glad you found me!
It would be great to hear about how you start a channel. How do you learn how to start one? What guidance does UA-cam give you about that?
This has nothing to do with your comment. I just had to tell you I am 🤣🤣🤣 at your handle! lol! Yes, " FatMatters!"
I'll be covering a lot of that in future videos - stay tuned! Thanks FatMatters!
I would love to see you do a video tutorial on how you create your videos: The equipment you use, the software you use, whether you outsource your thumbnail image designs, etc. I bet you could create a product that people would buy .. if you created this kind of tutorial ... those of us aged 60+ are kind of lost on how you do this
Thanks for your suggestion! Will keep that in mind - thanks!
Thank you for everything you share. It feels less rejected, knowing I’m not the only one.
Weird, all the ups and downs with UA-cam. You have done it though! Wow!
Thanks Kathy! Appreciate your support!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!😂
Thanks much Jacoline!
I love your content, temperament, and one of the sweetest voices I've ever heard, Allison. There's no question in my mind that you'll have continued success. I hope you reach your goal getting the number of subscribers you want. I always wish for your happiness dear lady. Sincerely.
Always appreciate your kind words Claude! Appreciate you being so supportive!
I love your channel, and all your topics ❤
Thanks so much Drai!
It makes my heart happy to hear you plan on continuing no matter what. I’m so glad I found your channel from those algos. 😊 I feel like you are a type of friend who understands. So glad your channel is doing well and hope you have success that gives you encouragement along the way.
Appreciate your kind words so much Babs! Thanks a bunch!
Just around May YT proposed me this channel. I'm not so far the ideal target group for this kind of channel but taking into account I saw for the first time the channel like this I decided to express my appreciation to the idea of this channel by subscribing.
So glad you found my channel Jan! Thanks so much for your support!
Congratulations on your success, Allison. Have you thought about doing some interviews of interesting people in your community ? There are so many topics of interest to us “older women”. For example, medical issues, money, investing, writing memoirs, writing our wills, dating, health, hobbies, transportation issues for people who can no longer drive etc.
I think it would free you from being the one talking all the time. Have someone else do some of the work 😊
If I were younger, I’d be interested in doing something like that but I know it requires a lot of work and I lack the motivation.
I enjoy watching your channel. I discovered it recently when I saw the topic of children cutting ties with their parents. Two of my friends are estranged from their son/daughter and knowing how hard it is on them, I try not to talk about my own children and grandkids.
Thanks for your suggestions Ray! Have considered doing something like interviews eventually, but where I live now, it likely won't happen. Appreciate your support!
Congratulations 🎊 👏 💐
Thanks a lot PT!
Thank you!
I hope your channel keeps growing and you can use it to supplement your livelihood and build a community in the process. Cheers from Colorado Springs 🏔️
I hope so too, Drew! Thanks for your kind words!
Wishing you all the best 🌹🌹🌹
Thank you so much umalkhair!
I am so happy for you Allison! I think I joined around May. The first videos I watched were the ones about living alone, your son and living on $1200/month. I’m so glad you didn’t give up and you get to earn some money from your passion. Congratulations! 🎉🍾🎊
Thanks so much for your supportive words LunaWolf! So appreciate you watching!
Gr8 info. Gr8 job. Very Inspiring. Thank you😊
Thanks so much Sandra for being part of this! Very kind of you!
I know where you're coming from. It took me 11 months to hit 1000 subscribers in January this year - 1 video took me from 480 to 1000 in a week.
Two weeks later I had 3000 subscribers. By the end of March I had 3909 subscribers.
It then took until the end of June to get to 4000. Until last week I was only at 4018.
I met up with a UA-camr last week who was on holiday here in the UK and kindly he promoted me and my channel in one of his videos, and that gave me the boost to get to where I am now.
So yes, I totally get the hills and valleys of UA-cam, but here's the thing. As much as I get down moments, I'm still enjoying the process of growing and 'meeting' others in the same way as I've met you.
This video has just reminded me that this is a journey, not a sprint race.
You're right, no-one really talks about the road we travel on.
Thank you. I appreciate you going through your story. It's helped me not feel as though I'm the only one who's facing a journey in this way.
I wish you the best on your You Tube journey, James! Enjoy the journey for what it is. I got discouraged at several points before my channel grew, but my mantra was that quitting was not an option. If you persist, I believe things will continue to improve for you. Good luck!
@@eldergal Thank you
You Tube Algorythmn is soo odd
I’ve been literally typing in “elder orphan” in the YT search bar and only finding a handful of dated/ old videos/channels for the past several years
Your channel just showed up today after doing a search on childless cat ladies.
Love your content. Look forward to more of your sharing.
Thanks CKLoving! Glad I'm in company with the childless cat ladies - LOL! Thanks so much for watching!
Nice video Alison. Your points are well thought out, organized, and explained well. Thanks for sharing your insights and experience on how your channel has evolved. Your content is interesting and useful. I appreciate your candor on the more difficult aspects of being a UA-cam content creator. I agree with you that your UA-cam Channel success is part skill, part good ideas, and part dumb luck. I wish you success with your channel and a long and happy life.
Thanks for your kind words Oldman! Appreciate the support!
Thank you. 🌻☀
Thanks for watching sunshine!
CONGRATULATIONS!! I can't imagine the stress involved and the reason I like your videos is your honesty on opinions and you tell it as you see it...from what I read they don't pay alot unless you get alot of viewers ( say a million or more)
Thanks much! No, it's not a lot overall in ad revenue without a few viral videos, but it's a start!