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  • Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
  • Join me as I celebrate my first year of being on UA-cam! In today's video I share the behind the scenes of being a new creator on this platform in hopes of inspiring you to become the same.
    Some say that UA-cam is a numbers game, that analytics and retention rates are all that matters.. but I disagree. This will never matter more than what is to be gained on this journey in terms of personal growth. Especially if you're someone who is on the more introverted side, like I am.
    Hope you enjoy, xx
    GET IN TOUCH:
    Email: wellwithdora@gmail.com
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    EDIT:
    Hi! I did not expect this video to take off in the way that it did. Thank you all so much you have no idea what this support means to me. I'm going to answer every single comment of yours, I just need some time to go through them all! I appreciate you taking the time to vibe with me on this channel in whatever way!
    xx, Dora
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    Time stamps:
    0:00 - 0:40 - Intro
    0:40 - 1:22 - What today's video is about
    1:22 - 2:19 - The reasoning
    2:19 - 3:44 - Just start.
    3:44 - 5:26 - For Those who will Start
    5:26 - 6:55 - For the Introverts
    6:55 - 7:32 - The Opportunities
    7:32 - 9:08 - The Challenges
    9:08 - 10:18 - Things I'd like to Overcome in 2024
    10:18 - 11:28 - Final Thoughts
    11:28 - 12:02 - Bloopers
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  • @wellwithdora
    @wellwithdora  4 місяці тому +306

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

    • @YedidahMVO
      @YedidahMVO 4 місяці тому +28

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

    • @wellwithdora
      @wellwithdora  4 місяці тому +15

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

    • @Raffiix
      @Raffiix 4 місяці тому +20

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

    • @TanyaBrightFuture
      @TanyaBrightFuture 4 місяці тому +1

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

    • @TanyaBrightFuture
      @TanyaBrightFuture 4 місяці тому +3

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

  • @MohamedBashandy
    @MohamedBashandy 2 місяці тому +446

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

    • @Daisymaysvlogs
      @Daisymaysvlogs 2 місяці тому +8

      I love this 😊

    • @wellwithdora
      @wellwithdora  2 місяці тому +66

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

    • @Tzingy.DanSingSoul
      @Tzingy.DanSingSoul 2 місяці тому +2

      Thank you, I really needed to hear that. ❤

    • @RebaMiran
      @RebaMiran Місяць тому

      trueee!!

    • @ThinkWinks
      @ThinkWinks Місяць тому

      Agree much ❤

  • @onyinyenkemchor-albert7095
    @onyinyenkemchor-albert7095 3 місяці тому +600

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

    • @PokeDubzTCG
      @PokeDubzTCG 3 місяці тому +15

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

    • @teeLovesLife
      @teeLovesLife 2 місяці тому +4

      yup!

    • @LexxieLynn
      @LexxieLynn 15 днів тому

      This is so true, everyone who likes what you're doing IS someone and that's huge

    • @AmbrosiasDollhouse
      @AmbrosiasDollhouse 13 днів тому

      I completely agree! ✨💜✨💜✨

    • @cakenthings
      @cakenthings 9 днів тому

      I agree ❤

  • @CharSoLovelyy
    @CharSoLovelyy 2 місяці тому +165

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

  • @dreikycaprice
    @dreikycaprice 2 місяці тому +104

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

    • @Kozette88
      @Kozette88 Місяць тому +1

      👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @thatgurladel8267
    @thatgurladel8267 21 день тому +23

    This is a pure proof that me with my 56 subscribers can do it , I'm trusting the process

  • @TechTosh
    @TechTosh 2 місяці тому +93

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

    • @ariafelisha
      @ariafelisha Місяць тому +8

      She is at 11.3k as I type this.

    • @DishaDorett
      @DishaDorett Місяць тому +4

      ​@@ariafelisha crazyyy huh love that for her

  • @annikaalexandra
    @annikaalexandra 2 місяці тому +71

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

  • @ArtandFear
    @ArtandFear 4 місяці тому +639

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

    • @alinabelousova
      @alinabelousova 4 місяці тому +45

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

    • @VoicesofTania
      @VoicesofTania 4 місяці тому +14

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

    • @alinabelousova
      @alinabelousova 4 місяці тому +3

      @@VoicesofTaniaWhaaat?! 😲

    • @Christen-G
      @Christen-G 4 місяці тому +9

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

    • @myhappyvibe
      @myhappyvibe 4 місяці тому +11

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

  • @johnbryant6610
    @johnbryant6610 2 місяці тому +19

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

  • @chasingrainbowschannel
    @chasingrainbowschannel 4 місяці тому +268

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

  • @JazzieFitMBS
    @JazzieFitMBS 2 місяці тому +19

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

  • @yourhumanthorc
    @yourhumanthorc 4 місяці тому +281

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

    • @oxanadc
      @oxanadc 4 місяці тому +6

      omg same

    • @DIYyourlife365
      @DIYyourlife365 4 місяці тому +16

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

    • @oxanadc
      @oxanadc 4 місяці тому

      agree 😊@@DIYyourlife365

    • @giuliaingmajor
      @giuliaingmajor 4 місяці тому +4

      same!!

    • @allison.garcia
      @allison.garcia 4 місяці тому +3

      same!

  • @AnaMariax
    @AnaMariax 4 місяці тому +234

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

    • @serinadelmar6012
      @serinadelmar6012 4 місяці тому +5

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

    • @AnaMariax
      @AnaMariax 4 місяці тому +4

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

    • @serinadelmar6012
      @serinadelmar6012 4 місяці тому +2

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

    • @AnaMariax
      @AnaMariax 4 місяці тому +3

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

    • @elizasmys
      @elizasmys 4 місяці тому +4

      Yess same!!! I loooove having a channel 😂

  • @MeandKitasTravels
    @MeandKitasTravels 10 днів тому +3

    That really hit hard when you said I have things to say but not being able to be heard in your day-to-day life. But now I'm slowly sharing what I love to do.

  • @retirementbudgettravel699
    @retirementbudgettravel699 3 місяці тому +51

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

    • @retirementbudgettravel699
      @retirementbudgettravel699 3 місяці тому +3

      @@newjiva well done! 😁👍🏼

    • @maethefae8
      @maethefae8 3 місяці тому +1

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

    • @fonsecarichard
      @fonsecarichard 3 місяці тому +3

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

    • @princesshazell
      @princesshazell 3 місяці тому +2

      congrats on starting your channel!

    • @retirementbudgettravel699
      @retirementbudgettravel699 3 місяці тому +1

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

  • @JonRamosComedy
    @JonRamosComedy 4 місяці тому +415

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

    • @wellwithdora
      @wellwithdora  4 місяці тому +16

      Thank you!

    • @JonRamosComedy
      @JonRamosComedy 4 місяці тому +2

      @@wellwithdora of course! Keep er moving.

    • @TonyTheeAviator
      @TonyTheeAviator 4 місяці тому +63

      😂 missing or Amish

    • @PhoYourEyesOnly
      @PhoYourEyesOnly 4 місяці тому +16

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

    • @tspmcfarlane
      @tspmcfarlane 4 місяці тому +12

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

  • @raihana.onfilm
    @raihana.onfilm 4 місяці тому +217

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

    • @josiahamaze
      @josiahamaze 4 місяці тому +2

      Same! Have any tricks to make it easier?

    • @raihana.onfilm
      @raihana.onfilm 4 місяці тому +13

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

    • @josiahamaze
      @josiahamaze 4 місяці тому +2

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

    • @rashelleannpunay
      @rashelleannpunay 4 місяці тому

      ❤😊

    • @SuitedSkaterLion
      @SuitedSkaterLion 4 місяці тому

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

  • @GavinKohAquascaping
    @GavinKohAquascaping 4 місяці тому +42

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

    • @wellwithdora
      @wellwithdora  4 місяці тому +2

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

  • @vmarinhos
    @vmarinhos 2 місяці тому +6

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

  • @AhmedOsman.
    @AhmedOsman. 4 місяці тому +91

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

  • @Adesolarasheed
    @Adesolarasheed 4 місяці тому +75

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

    • @wellwithdora
      @wellwithdora  4 місяці тому +7

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

    • @oxanadc
      @oxanadc 4 місяці тому +2

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

    • @vanessasafel
      @vanessasafel 4 місяці тому +1

      I love this Milestone Video Idea. New UA-camr 😅 also figuring it out

    • @monalgupta5281
      @monalgupta5281 4 місяці тому

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

    • @oxanadc
      @oxanadc 4 місяці тому

      @@monalgupta5281 I think so yeah

  • @reneea44
    @reneea44 4 місяці тому +17

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

    • @wellwithdora
      @wellwithdora  4 місяці тому +2

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

  • @santichill
    @santichill 4 місяці тому +6

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

    • @wellwithdora
      @wellwithdora  4 місяці тому +1

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

  • @furanvalley
    @furanvalley 4 місяці тому +186

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

    • @wellwithdora
      @wellwithdora  4 місяці тому +8

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

    • @oxanadc
      @oxanadc 4 місяці тому +1

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

    • @purrwithus
      @purrwithus 4 місяці тому

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

    • @oxanadc
      @oxanadc 4 місяці тому

      agree@@purrwithus

    • @GoodnessDoc.
      @GoodnessDoc. 4 місяці тому +2

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

  • @riveralvarez7517
    @riveralvarez7517 4 місяці тому +397

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

    • @ElishaKrystal94xxx
      @ElishaKrystal94xxx 4 місяці тому

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

    • @elizasmys
      @elizasmys 4 місяці тому +1

      You don’t have any content???

    • @bexiexz
      @bexiexz 4 місяці тому

      whats famester? thats cool

  • @feystrange
    @feystrange 4 місяці тому +19

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

    • @wellwithdora
      @wellwithdora  4 місяці тому +2

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

  • @behindthescenesofnikki
    @behindthescenesofnikki 4 місяці тому +14

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

    • @wellwithdora
      @wellwithdora  4 місяці тому +1

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

    • @elizasmys
      @elizasmys 4 місяці тому

      Sending love from another small creator!!! 🤌🏻

  • @DemonTom
    @DemonTom 4 місяці тому +57

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

    • @bexiexz
      @bexiexz 4 місяці тому

      that's great introspection

  • @simplyellies
    @simplyellies 4 місяці тому +12

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

    • @unbecomingellie
      @unbecomingellie 4 місяці тому +1

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

  • @victoriapophal4197
    @victoriapophal4197 4 години тому

    ✨there is nothing stopping you, exept if something is actually stopping you✨

  • @JayleeOCO
    @JayleeOCO 4 місяці тому +13

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

    • @wellwithdora
      @wellwithdora  4 місяці тому +1

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

    • @lauralouisetaylor2726
      @lauralouisetaylor2726 4 місяці тому +1

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

    • @JayleeOCO
      @JayleeOCO 4 місяці тому

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

  • @brandonjfernando
    @brandonjfernando 4 місяці тому +15

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

  • @Camiure
    @Camiure 33 хвилини тому

    thanks to youtube for showing me your videos, I feel good vibes here, and thanks to you because I had my youtube journey back in 2016, but I stopped. Finding myself with the question "Where would I be right now If I had never left youtube?" haunts me. But that's a good thing, because I needed to put things into perspective, thanks!!

  • @Aichasbeauty
    @Aichasbeauty Місяць тому +2

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

  • @TonyTheeAviator
    @TonyTheeAviator 4 місяці тому +30

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

  • @donatellobruno
    @donatellobruno 4 місяці тому +17

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

    • @MissGoldee
      @MissGoldee 4 місяці тому +1

      I just found this and it's over 4k 😳

    • @lenhlemat
      @lenhlemat 4 місяці тому +2

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

  • @MaryanasLife
    @MaryanasLife 3 місяці тому +3

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

  • @BrixtonBeat
    @BrixtonBeat 4 місяці тому +6

    On your way to 1000! Thanks for posting this

  • @nagadoooo
    @nagadoooo 4 місяці тому +6

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

  • @adavidstroud
    @adavidstroud 4 місяці тому

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

  • @rachelgoor
    @rachelgoor 4 місяці тому +2

    This is so inspiring!! UA-cam is so challenging but wonderful. I’ve been working on my channel for 3 years and just recently started gaining some momentum. I’m also shy and talking infront of the camera has weirdly helped me break out of my shell a little more and figure out what really makes me, me. The hard work and consistency really pays off! Keep going girl! 💪 Happy to support.

  • @Naysaworld
    @Naysaworld 4 місяці тому +3

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

  • @arieolis
    @arieolis 4 місяці тому +5

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

  • @yangvillegas_
    @yangvillegas_ 4 місяці тому +1

    Yay! Congrats!! Happy Birthday

  • @transcendcapitalism
    @transcendcapitalism 4 місяці тому +1

    i'm so happy for you that this video blew you up! great job!! you're inspiring!

  • @ClefairyFairySnowflake
    @ClefairyFairySnowflake 4 місяці тому +7

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

  • @verymadz
    @verymadz 4 місяці тому +56

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

    • @nonFluencerNoWa
      @nonFluencerNoWa 4 місяці тому +5

      Wishing you all the BESt and success❤

    • @unbecomingellie
      @unbecomingellie 4 місяці тому +4

      You got this 💪🏻🩵

    • @shrutis-vlogs
      @shrutis-vlogs 4 місяці тому +3

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

    • @oxanadc
      @oxanadc 4 місяці тому +4

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

    • @wellwithdora
      @wellwithdora  4 місяці тому +2

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

  • @Lisa-ArkansasUnearthed
    @Lisa-ArkansasUnearthed 4 місяці тому

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

  • @_AuraShift_
    @_AuraShift_ 4 місяці тому

    You're awesome. I love your videos, editing, personality... I'm inspired ❤. Congratulations, you are totally rockin' this UA-cam thing!

  • @sew.sumalee
    @sew.sumalee 2 місяці тому +4

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

    • @wellwithdora
      @wellwithdora  2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @charliconradi
    @charliconradi 4 місяці тому +3

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

  • @blessednotbusy
    @blessednotbusy 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your journey and the inspiration. For 12 videos in your editing is awesome! Fantastic job and enjoy your trip!!

  • @project.barbarella
    @project.barbarella 2 місяці тому +5

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

  • @riindala
    @riindala 4 місяці тому +4

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

    • @nonFluencerNoWa
      @nonFluencerNoWa 4 місяці тому

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

    • @karolinezz
      @karolinezz 4 місяці тому

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

  • @NicolesGardenNS
    @NicolesGardenNS 4 місяці тому

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

  • @helenallanauthor3940
    @helenallanauthor3940 4 місяці тому

    I love your honesty and humble approach. Congratulations on your epic channel growth!

  • @JonathanYoshiki
    @JonathanYoshiki 4 місяці тому +8

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

  • @mildrumpus
    @mildrumpus 4 місяці тому +3

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

    • @wellwithdora
      @wellwithdora  4 місяці тому +1

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

    • @oxanadc
      @oxanadc 4 місяці тому +1

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

  • @SouthFredVintage2958
    @SouthFredVintage2958 4 місяці тому +1

    I cannot tell you enough how much I needed this! I started a channel march last year. I struggle with a lot of what you talked about in this video...Thank You and Congratulations on your growth 👏 ❤️

  • @manninanni
    @manninanni 4 місяці тому +1

    And BOOM! Look at the algorithm and your hard work and consistency. Congratulations!! 🎉🎂

  • @chichiperry
    @chichiperry 4 місяці тому +5

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

    • @bexiexz
      @bexiexz 4 місяці тому

      amazing

  • @giannakayira8133
    @giannakayira8133 4 місяці тому +24

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

    • @lenhlemat
      @lenhlemat 4 місяці тому

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

  • @FranMariee
    @FranMariee 3 місяці тому +1

    Congrats on your success! The algorithm showed me this as a small UA-camr myself. You are inspiring many others. I'm excited to keep growing.

  • @zendipity
    @zendipity 4 місяці тому

    Very helpful! Thank you so much, and Happy Birthday to your channel!

  • @ExploringSumatra
    @ExploringSumatra 4 місяці тому +4

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

    • @wellwithdora
      @wellwithdora  4 місяці тому

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

  • @Sujssszzz
    @Sujssszzz 4 місяці тому +8

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

    • @oxanadc
      @oxanadc 4 місяці тому +1

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

    • @Sujssszzz
      @Sujssszzz 2 місяці тому +1

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

    • @oxanadc
      @oxanadc 2 місяці тому

      @@Sujssszzz awwww thx

  • @livswholeliving
    @livswholeliving 4 місяці тому

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

  • @KarenAlexandra
    @KarenAlexandra 3 місяці тому

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

  • @ellasketch
    @ellasketch 4 місяці тому +4

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

  • @BlakeMcNeal
    @BlakeMcNeal 4 місяці тому

    Such inspiration and motivation. I've learned so much through this creator experience. It's amazing to see this explosion of your channel begin. Keep up the good work!

  • @FitnessMystic
    @FitnessMystic 4 місяці тому +1

    Yaaay! Happy Birthday! 💜⚡️

  • @Daniloviceva
    @Daniloviceva 4 місяці тому +41

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

    • @wellwithdora
      @wellwithdora  4 місяці тому +3

      Thank youu my friend! ♥

    • @rachael5611
      @rachael5611 4 місяці тому

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

  • @PROTECTALLWOMEN
    @PROTECTALLWOMEN 4 місяці тому +4

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

    • @wellwithdora
      @wellwithdora  4 місяці тому +1

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

  • @123.MikeCheck
    @123.MikeCheck 4 місяці тому

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

  • @CandaceMeira
    @CandaceMeira 4 місяці тому +1

    I needed this! Thank you for sharing & congratulations on 1 year 💗

    • @wellwithdora
      @wellwithdora  4 місяці тому

      So glad it was helpful! Thank you!!

  • @_dearsharon
    @_dearsharon 2 місяці тому +3

    cheering you on, from one creator to another! 🎉

    • @wellwithdora
      @wellwithdora  2 місяці тому

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

  • @rgaijin
    @rgaijin 4 місяці тому +15

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

    • @wellwithdora
      @wellwithdora  4 місяці тому +1

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

    • @rgaijin
      @rgaijin 4 місяці тому

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

    • @oxanadc
      @oxanadc 4 місяці тому +1

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

  • @brittvanella
    @brittvanella 2 місяці тому

    So glad I came across your video! ❤️ thank you for sharing this! Wishing you so much success & happiness 😊🙏🏼

  • @ShaeTaylorLife
    @ShaeTaylorLife 3 місяці тому

    I LOVE that this came to my home page. It is inspiring to see other small creators stay consistent!

  • @purrwithus
    @purrwithus 4 місяці тому +9

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

    • @wellwithdora
      @wellwithdora  4 місяці тому +4

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

    • @VladimirKostek
      @VladimirKostek 4 місяці тому +1

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

    • @oxanadc
      @oxanadc 4 місяці тому +1

      that is such great mindset to have@@VladimirKostek

    • @purrwithus
      @purrwithus 4 місяці тому +1

      @@VladimirKostek totally agree with you on this one!

  • @maddiej_
    @maddiej_ 4 місяці тому +2

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

    • @kdramachats
      @kdramachats 3 місяці тому +1

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

    • @maddiej_
      @maddiej_ 3 місяці тому

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

  • @emmajoyvlogs
    @emmajoyvlogs 4 місяці тому

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

  • @AllThingsJustKat
    @AllThingsJustKat 4 місяці тому

    Love this! I'm in the same spot as you were 2 weeks ago. I've been off and on with posting and the last year I've been trying to be serious about it. It's hard sometimes to stay motivated when you don't really have anything to show for it but I'm pushing through! Congrats to you and hope you'll go far! 💗

  • @kaitlynchuang
    @kaitlynchuang 4 місяці тому +19

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

    • @oxanadc
      @oxanadc 4 місяці тому +3

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

    • @wellwithdora
      @wellwithdora  4 місяці тому +4

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

    • @wellwithdora
      @wellwithdora  4 місяці тому +1

      Great points! @oxanadc

    • @kaitlynchuang
      @kaitlynchuang 4 місяці тому

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

    • @lenhlemat
      @lenhlemat 4 місяці тому

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

  • @cassea01
    @cassea01 4 місяці тому +5

    You’re giving me so much inspiration

    • @wellwithdora
      @wellwithdora  4 місяці тому

      Glad to hear! Thanks for the comment! ♥

    • @oxanadc
      @oxanadc 4 місяці тому

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

  • @viraltipsiq
    @viraltipsiq 4 місяці тому

    Well done! Your doing amazingly well, whoo hoo! - I'm just starting out this year and I've a long way to go and atm I have no face videos like you have now but will sometime in the near future and get a bit more experience in the editing part. I'm currently doing videos mainly on my hobbies (horses and keeping fit) and interest so that I am actually regularly producing a video type weather it'd be a short or a long video.

  • @HerAvenue
    @HerAvenue 2 місяці тому

    This is such an inspiring video. love your sincerity, and glad you're growing so much!

  • @KekeNtshasa
    @KekeNtshasa 4 місяці тому +6

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

    • @callumbronn
      @callumbronn 4 місяці тому +1

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

    • @lenhlemat
      @lenhlemat 4 місяці тому +1

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

  • @Zanarkand_Hunter
    @Zanarkand_Hunter 4 місяці тому

    Sincere, genuine, and insightful. Congrats on your accomplishments and journey!

  • @knorman717
    @knorman717 3 місяці тому

    So much gold here! I appreciate the encouragement to do videos that you FEEL like doing. There’s so much pressure to niche down, but it’s much more freeing to do it another way!

  • @itsthejacquie
    @itsthejacquie 4 місяці тому +3

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

    • @wellwithdora
      @wellwithdora  4 місяці тому +1

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

  • @MelissaCoureauArt.
    @MelissaCoureauArt. 4 місяці тому +17

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

    • @_art.with.passion__
      @_art.with.passion__ 4 місяці тому +1

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

  • @faisaltreshah
    @faisaltreshah 4 місяці тому +1

    I quit my job to pursue an idea I had for a UA-cam series, and just launched it this year. There's been times where I've had deep regret, where I felt like pursuing this was stupid, and that this was reckless of me (it still is tbf) - however the wave of support I've had from my friends and peers has been nothing short of amazing. It also feels amazing to create things that I want to create. The channel itself has a long way to go yet, but this video of yours gives me a lot of hope. Thank you so much for posting this, congratulations on 6.12k subs, and I wish you the best with your channel!!

  • @GambillDataEngineering
    @GambillDataEngineering 7 днів тому +1

    Omg. I loved your outtakes! How inspiring for a new youtuber like me to see you went from 188 in January to where you are now! Congratulations!!

  • @TanyaBrightFuture
    @TanyaBrightFuture 4 місяці тому +3

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

  • @issanomaly
    @issanomaly 4 місяці тому +3

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

    • @wellwithdora
      @wellwithdora  4 місяці тому +1

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

    • @issanomaly
      @issanomaly 4 місяці тому

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

    • @issanomaly
      @issanomaly 4 місяці тому

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

    • @Santanabvlogs
      @Santanabvlogs 3 місяці тому +1

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

  • @FruzsDraws
    @FruzsDraws 4 місяці тому

    This was such a joy to watch, thank you!! 😍

  • @AlphaRedefinition
    @AlphaRedefinition 4 місяці тому

    From 188 to 5.95k!! Keep up the great work and happy one year to your channel!

  • @Curiousfeed507
    @Curiousfeed507 4 місяці тому +3

    Be consistent, it's ok to take a break but you'll still have to continue grinding, continue learning, how to edit, how to make thumbnails etccc, seo, but most importantly have fun

    • @wellwithdora
      @wellwithdora  4 місяці тому

      Yeah for sure! I have soo much to learn and it's actually quite exciting! Thanks for the support ♥️

    • @oxanadc
      @oxanadc 4 місяці тому

      truly, like many ppl forget to have fun with this thing
      something that I love is just doing the content I enjoy and ppl tend to gravitate towards it