Melonie, I Love you and because of you my life is stronger and better. Keep letting the Lord use you. Many of us are walking in our purpose because of you. You add value to many of our lives. ❤❤❤😊
I’m so glad to see you back! I love everything on your channel, home decor, Christmas decorations, cooking with Benjamin Buttons, when you take us on outings with your family, cocktail making, everything. I’d love to see your makeup and skincare routine and hair care. Stay positive! There’s so many of us that love your channel ❤️
Let Him use you Mel! "For I know the plans I have for you....Jeremiah 29:11. I had to take a 30 day hiatus from work to reflect and draw nearer to God as I felt I was losing myself and my purpose after my mother passed. It was the best thing I could have done for me. The world will create doubt and have you thinking you are not good enough. Putting on my spiritual glasses had me seeing things differently. Sending hugs and prayers.
When you changed your format you changed your audience. You just need to be patient while your new audience finds you. People who subscribed for home decor stuff aren't necessarily interested in the new content. Give it some time and they'll find you. 💜
I love, "Lifestyle with Melonie Graves". Wherever you go, I will follow. Yes, allow your gut instincts to lead you, while at the same time being aware of the business side of social media. It is called balancing both perspectives. I can not wait to see the new pool! Cheers to 2023!🥰
As I round the corner to 70 in March, there is one thing I know for sure, nobody cares as much about what I'm doing as I do. With that in mind I invite you to keep doing what you're doing as long as you love it. I also offer for your consideration one of my favorite scriptures, "When the Lord delights in a man's way, He makes his steps firm." May your steps be firm as you do what you love. Xoxo
Thanks for sharing that Mel! I’m so glad that you re-evaluated the situation and did what works for you! I’m a perfectionist as well and I know how critical we can be on ourself. But what’ve learned in my 50+ yrs is that whatever it is that is causing overwhelming stress, sadness, anxiety etc is that I have 2 options: 1) ABORT MISSION 2)Change my mindset(look at the situation differently and keep at it) Praying the best for you girly!😘🤗😘
That’s the generation I came from. Loving your hair! I’m so glad you’re not shutting your channel down. I love all your content. Christmas is my favorite, but I enjoy the cooking and preparing for get togethers and styling your space for that. And we can’t forget about your beautiful family and Theo! He makes me laugh, and sometimes I need that. I have to listen more to the Holy Spirit as well as continue to trust God. Thank you!
Glad you're back! Loooove the new "seasoned" look. I needed to hear this, because I am feeling exactly what you have described. It is so easy to get pigeon holed into a certain category and difficult to expand into other areas as your life changes. I am looking forward to any and all of the new content you bring this year. I am especially looking forward to your pool reveal. Again, welcome back you have been missed 😊
Where the spirit leads you is where I’ll be. Remember refrain, “Tho none go with me, still I will follow..”. Well that’s my plan. I have enjoyed all you have offered over the years. I think you did what needed to be done. Stepping away and reassessing where we are where we want to be is essential in everything that we do. But ultimately it has to make us happy. So, having said that make Mel happy. Trust me it will pay off. Love to you and the family always.❤
Loook at you girl doing you. I have enjoyed your channel, your makeup is slaying and the gray is looking fantastic with the cut! Please keep in mind the your importance that you always convey as a woman, a wife and mom. In addition to the community service impact you have done in the past. You are very inspirational. Love the episodes and chats you do with your husband and special guest. Once again I have truly enjoyed your content in all its iterations. I remain prayerful for you and the main support that encourages you daily….your family blessings
Hi!! I came for the home decor, but I love your style and there's a grace and a light about you. So I'll stay to watch whatever you put out. Exercise routines, helpful meals (you look to be in such great shape) and DEFINITELY makeup. As a woman of a certain age, I still don't know anything about a simple routine that I would enjoy doing, makeup wise. I'm so happy that you're listening to Holy Spirit. He won't ever lead you wrong. Blessings!!
You have amazing friends Mel; I totally agree with them. We love your channel and miss you when you don't put out content. Be obedient and follow God's plan for your life! I'm looking forward to all the things, I'm most looking forward to seeing your first child graduation from high school, sending her off to college, and definitely the wine brand, congratulations! Keep Grinding Beautiful Lady! I'm here for all of it, thanks for sharing!
Sis a Big Congratulations on your product & looking forward to all you bring us! I appreciate your videos & please don't ever take them down I enjoy them over & over every new season!❤️❤️❤️
I started this other corner because I felt that my main one was boxed in to decor. I'm much happier in this one because although it's smaller it's growing & still around decor but focused on whatever makes me happy.
Melanie, Melanie, Melanie. I appreciate you listening and obeying the Holy Spirit. FYI I love, love, love your Christmas decor and including any suggestions and resource you provide. Thanks for leaving AA alone, by itself in a corner somewhere; frankly I look for your content once a week. Again, thanks for sharing what was going on, keep going and growing!!! :) Distraction: I've learned how to live with distractions since they are temporary and come in waves. I ride the tide do my best not to stress about what I am not able to handle. Life is short. I ask God to grant me strength to handle the things I am able to handle.
I love it here!💕 I’m thinking of letting my seasoned look come through so I’d love to hear about your decision and how you transitioned. No matter the subject I’m here for it!!!🥰
Hello Melonie, Thank you for your transparency. I remember when I started my channel in 2018, I watched 2 UA-camrs share how you have to grow tough skin to be a UA-camr and that you can't stay focused on the Numbers, Subscribers, Likes or Comments, because there are people who are not so nice in their comments. When I made the decision to become a UA-camr it was to MAINLY share the creative gift God gave me as a DIYER and not get caught up in Subscriber numbers, Viewers, Likes, Thumbs up OR Down....just "Do What You Love and Love What You Do" and ask God for guidance along the way. One well known UA-camr (Shenell of Angelic Interior Designs) shared with me, when I first started, to keep uploading they will come. The AA part of it, I STILL don't understand (and that's probably a good thing, because I may turn into an AA if I did..LOL). However; I did find myself at a short time focusing on trying to match up with other UA-camrs with the decorating of their homes, Tablescapes, Seasonal Decorating, etc. All of that is BEAUTIFUL, but I stepped back and said, Phyllis be YOU, Do What You Love and Love What You Do, making sure to Seek God everyday and ask Him to direct and order my steps EVERYDAY and share what I should do to upload on my Channel. As believers, all we need to do is Plant the Seed and God will give the Increase in Subscribers, Likes and Views. May not always be at our speed, but his timing is ALWAYS perfect at the right pace. Just continue to KEEP God FIRST in EVERYTHING regarding your Channel. Seek Him First DAILY and He will take care of the AA. Do What You Love and Love What You Do. Again, thank you for sharing your heart with us. Blessings
I been watching you in your early career of UA-cam. You and so many others inspired me to start my channel. Back in those days I was so shy to even comment. I been wanting to do this for ten years, but was so afraid. I love creating and thank you for sharing your personal story. This inspires me to keep going!! ❤❤❤ Congratulations on your next adventure!! You look fabulous!! We are here to support you!! I love watching your content! What ever you are lead to do, I will be here! My neighbor and I love your channel!!! Thanks again for being here!!❤❤❤
I am so glad you are not leaving YT! I can relate to being in “A+A” as well. I am not going to give my energy to that anymore. You’re right, you have to do what God has instructed you to do and let him take care of the rest! Thank you for your transparency! I look forward to your content! Congrats on the wine brand and journey! I can’t wait to try it once it comes out!
I am so glad to see you back, Melonie! I haven’t seen you for forever, probably because the darn AA’s have kept your videos from me. I’ve always enjoyed your content and I can sympathize with the struggle you’ve had in rebranding your channel. Just know that whatever content you put out, I will be watching, even if it means hunting your channel down. Good bless and continue on your path.
Same same SAME!!!!!!!!! So much that the comparisons was STEALING my joy. I wanted to quit because I felt like a loser. This year, after lots of praying, I decided to just do what feels good. I’ll post what is right for me and my audience. I’m not allowing YT to stop me from posting what feels right. Not watching other creators has been key! Focusing on my channel and my growth. I’m happy you’re finding your purpose. ❤❤
Hi Melonie!! First - you look stunning (as usual) - the hair is amazing! LOVE it. But what I wanted to say is your video came to heart at the right time. I have a small channel and it has been such a struggle to just get to where I am after a lot of hard work, research, analyzing etc, so much so that on the way home from work (work FT as well) I was talking to myself and saying forget it, too much work (it is a LOT of work to do videos) for very little return and shut it down. I have been caught in AA too and the self doubt is deafening. I believe I make good videos with good content but they are never pushed out which leads to the cycle of discouragement. But I am going to take your advice and do it for me and my love of creating and learning because there is always something to learn when doing videos. Thank you for the inspirational words. Can't wait to hear more about your wine!!
First of alllllll!!!! You look marvelous!!! I will be turning 52 this year and we need you in the youtube world… if you build it… it will grow!!! Sending love and blessings!!!
God Bless you and your Family, Melonie! I am so happy that you have been able to find what works for you. Thank you for allowing us inside of your home, life and for your transparency. Keep going, Queen!
As a woman in her 40s…Everything about this video hit me right where I needed it. Thank you so much for this awakening Melonie. It wasn’t an accident I stumbled upon this video. Blessing to you my UA-cam sis🙏🏾❤️😘
Glad to see you back. I LOVE your channel especially because I am into home decor, entertaining and Christmas. Missed you tons. I wondered what was going on with you so thank you for letting us know. My suggestion, do what you are passionate about and your audience will follow. By the way I am loving your pixie and the salt and pepper hair.
Thank you for making this video. I too am a content creator and I gave up in the second year. Last year I said I'm doing this and creating content that I like and what makes me happy. I hope and pray my content will resignate with others as well. That said. You are one of the first youtubers to inspire me. I actually purchased a Balsam Hill Christmas tree 🎄 because of your wonderful ❤️ videos. Please don't give up. All of your videos are inspiring. GLAD TO SEE YOU BACK.
First thing your hair is absolutely beautiful Mel - so glad you’re back I’m so glad you’re going over this because I feel this way. Thank you for sharing and being real ❤❤❤ we love you
I am so glad you will be back full time. I love your style of decorating and self care. We all are going through things and I also realize that being still is where you understand God's plan. Thanks a million 😊
It is such a blessing to see you back. Sometimes you have to turn off all the clutter in your mind and negative thoughts. You are a breath of fresh air . I’m glad I found you all those years ago. Your creativity and blessings are home decor, Christmas everything and your BEAUTIFUL SELF. I would love to see the makeup content and hair. You look stunning and continue to move forward. There are a lot of us that sing your praises. Congratulations on you WINE OPPORTUNITY. You have been TRULY BLESSED, continue to GROW. Love and hugs always❤
This message is so timely. I received a few messages from the holy spirit in terms of how I am to conduct myself this year. The plan is ever evolving the more I trust in Him. Thank you so much for not deleting your channel, we need your voice. And congratulations on your new venture!!😊
Hey, girl! Missed you these these past couple of weeks. I love watching your videos whether it’s about makeup or a DIY’s or cocktails. Those are my favorites or whatever is happening as far as remodeling your home. Keep them coming girl don’t stop and by the way I love love love your salt and pepper hairstyle looks very sexy and you.
Melonie I am so elated you didn’t shut your channel down. You are truly needed my friend. You are right about tuning out the noise. I felt in my spirit back in December something was going on with you and I am so happy God got you through that difficult time. Sometimes we need to be still and listen to the Holy Spirit. I Thank God for you and I really appreciate you sharing this post with us. I pray that God continue to guide your path and give you much favor and overflow. Love you ❤❤❤
Mel ur an inspiration to so many please don’t ever ever ever think about shutting ur channel down and remember the enemy is busy and never wants you to win at anything you do but he’s also a liar 🤥…ur a blessing my dear you truly are and you are loved 🥰 🙏🏾🙏🏾💕💞
So happy to see you return. I would get distracted by not increasing my followers. I had to get past that and ask GOD for strength and direction. I look forward to buying your wine. You are a class act and I know the wine will be 🔥. GOD bless you and your family and your vision.
I am so happy you are not shutting your channel. It would be such a waste of your talent, wisdom and your beautiful smiling face! Love you. Keep them coming, PLEASE❤!
So happy to see you back here! I had OCD max until I learned to garden two years ago and thru the pool build. Life changing! Every once in a while it can creep up. Also, when the reel with the blue tape went viral, I also learned that I didn’t need perfect front photos and that a mean mug with a ladder and blue tape was it. To think I almost took it down because the first two days I got nothing but a few views. That reel between two platforms is over 60 million now. A quick learn about social media wanting raw and real so there it is. Just put YOU out there and your tribe will find you. 🥰 So happy to hear this from you and so excited to see all that God has for you and you presenting it. You are an inspiration to many and more than what tell you 😉 Love you my friend. 😘
Look, you need to recognize that you did it. I was very impressed. It may not be all you wanted, but it enriched the lives of others. Settle down and be grateful. You are enough!
Congratulations on the wine and future launch!!! You were meant to be an entrepreneur. Also, I love the salt-and-pepper hair. I turned 66 on January 6th, and decided to go natural & let the gray flourish. (P.S.: I looked fabulous with colored, straight hair; I looked at least 10 yrs younger.) As it's growing, the curls are lovely to look at and the gray is beautiful! Yay, Gray! Now, my face looks young, but my hair doesn't😆.
To answer your question I've already changed to doing what's best for me & family. I gave my 1k % to yt & AA & when my health suffered due to other issues I couldn't function as before so I had to forcefully concentrate on my health & just do what I can with Yt as a side distraction to my health. I am grateful if 2 people watch my Lil videos now & I no longer look at analytics. Congrats on your product! I can't wait to see all you bring us! I'm here since the beginning & will be here as your supporter always! Although I don't coment offen I watch Every one of your videos Sis! We ride or die love you & that's why we watch so content aside we care about you! The lovely lady that started with that beautiful diy apothecary jar decor back then! I love to see people for their personality not so much what they put out. Sorry to write you long love letters but I hope you don't take your videos down I truly think you're an inspiration to the world! Keep Moving Forward Sis! You've got this! Hugs,much Love & Many Blessings!! 🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for the openness. I'm here for whatever you post. So glad you're not shutting down your channel. Love the 🖤🩶 hair color and cuts have always been on point! This message will preach and is very much needed for me. Happy New Year to my favorite UA-camr! I almost forgot, I love, love, love Thursdays With Theo. More of those please.
Hi Melonie, thank your for those words of encouragement. I really, really, really needed to here those words. I have allowed a lot of obstacles to stand in the way of my dreams but I promise this year I am definitely going to try to fulfill some of my dreams as well.
First…you are the best. Second…l’mmmm sooo GLAD you’re back. Allowing the work that God has given you, will help so many. As for me in 2023, he has spoken to me and given me directions also. I’ve missed you.
Glad to see you back my friend! I am so loving your hair! I knew it would look Fabulous My Beautiful friend, you do you and you will see that we will continue to Love you and you will continue to inspire us. ✌🏽❤️
Yes, stay! I’ve always enjoyed your content and your diehards will find you and growth can sometimes look like stagnation, but it’s a rebirth, a refresh, a reigniting. Glad you’re following His leading.🙏🏽😊
I went through the same thing. My channel is much smaller than yours, but I pivoted and switched from posting nail polish content to home decor & lifestyle. It's still a struggle, but I just keep pushing forward. Thank you for this...AA can suck the life out of you! But just keep posting!! We got this!!
Thanks for this message Melonie, I needed to hear this. I started my channel in 2019 and felt discourage because it’s not growing as fast as I would like for it to grow. I am still pressing on. Thanks for not shutting your channel down!
I’m glad to see that you’re back and pushing forward. Analytics and algorithms out here on the tube is designed to push you or discourage you! There system is about money!!! Stay encouraged and be blessed
So glad you are back! I love your seasoned look, you look beautiful as always. Love your style and look forward to hearing more about your new wine. Hang in there❤
I love all your videos, I understand that A A is important for UA-cam. I get so many ideas from you and your decorating. I tried ribbons on my tree, the bows were not as good as yours. I am at the age I am living my life. I am wife, mother, grandmother everybody get in where they fit. I am a prayer warrior. I enjoy your content.
Congratulations Melonie on your new line of wine. I just found you during the holidays and i binged watched alot of your videos and became a subscriber. Im in my 40s as well and you said the right message eliminate the distractions and that is a message for me because distractions can affect our health if we allow it. I plan on being as stress free, and happy as much as i can be. Keep up the awesome work.
I know exactly how you feel👸🏽. I have not been on there for a year. I just shut it down. I want to share, but if no one‘s watching then why bother, it’s costing me money to create my videos. Thank you for your encouragement I will pray and try again👸🏽
So great to have you back!!! I'm from that generation!! We need this platform that you represent! You represent positive structure to women in this season of life! Love your character and your content! Great job sis!!💕
I was happily surprised to see you put out a new video! I've been with you since 2016 and enjoyed all those videos of you and your husband, Prima, the Twins, and the fur babies. You and your hair are always stunning. I am sending you positive vibes and good thoughts for your new venture for your channel and your wine brand for 2023!
So happy you are prioritizing you! Keep doing what you do sis. I'm truly happy for you! We are here for the long haul! Can't wait for the Wine release! Congratulations! 😘🙏🏽
I used to love when you would take us out and about in the Tampa Bay area; it would give me ideas for things to do and places to go when we were down there visiting my in-laws to get us out of the house! I also feel like you did a clothing video one time? Would love to see more of that because you are always so well put-together!
Heyyy friend , missed you tons! Im glad you decided to keep the channel we love it and will be here for whatever you bring. God is good all the time keep trusting in him sistah. Thanks for sharing
I’m so glad to see you. I’ll be following you wherever you go. I love your content. Continue to listen to the Holy Spirit. And I’m absolutely loving your hair. ❤❤❤ Last year was difficult for me because the last of the bunch finished college and now I’m totally lost. I have no idea who I am beyond being a mom and wife. Pray for me. Love to all.
There's always a specific thing that brings me to someones channel but I usually stay because of the connection in other ways. I like to know who I follow is multi-faceted and live 'normal' lives. We can't be decorating for Christmas ALL the time. 🤗 Look forward to what the new direction brings. And yes to the hair video. My grays are popping and I'm trying to embrace.
Thanks for being so candid my YT friend. The analytics can be hard but I believe following our passion is greater than the analytics. I am there for you and also I am there for the tasting when the wine is ready. I have a lot of distractions and also I had reached a plateau for my blog. For this year, I have one word (consistency) to avoid distraction and keep me moving forward. I wish you a year filled with success and passion!
Melonie, I Love you and because of you my life is stronger and better. Keep letting the Lord use you. Many of us are walking in our purpose because of you. You add value to many of our lives. ❤❤❤😊
WOW! this really blessed me this morning. Thank you♥️♥️♥️
I’m so glad to see you back! I love everything on your channel, home decor, Christmas decorations, cooking with Benjamin Buttons, when you take us on outings with your family, cocktail making, everything. I’d love to see your makeup and skincare routine and hair care. Stay positive! There’s so many of us that love your channel ❤️
Let Him use you Mel! "For I know the plans I have for you....Jeremiah 29:11. I had to take a 30 day hiatus from work to reflect and draw nearer to God as I felt I was losing myself and my purpose after my mother passed. It was the best thing I could have done for me. The world will create doubt and have you thinking you are not good enough. Putting on my spiritual glasses had me seeing things differently. Sending hugs and prayers.
When you changed your format you changed your audience. You just need to be patient while your new audience finds you. People who subscribed for home decor stuff aren't necessarily interested in the new content. Give it some time and they'll find you. 💜
absolutely! great point.
Don't beat yourself up! You've been through a lot and it's understandable for self reflection and change. Keep doin YOU and we'll always support you!
I love, "Lifestyle with Melonie Graves". Wherever you go, I will follow. Yes, allow your gut instincts to lead you, while at the same time being aware of the business side of social media. It is called balancing both perspectives. I can not wait to see the new pool! Cheers to 2023!🥰
Thank you! ♥️I can’t wait to share it with you…still not done yet, but we’re almost there🙌🏽
I totally agree. I understand the change and we'll be here Mel! Happy New Year all!
As I round the corner to 70 in March, there is one thing I know for sure,
nobody cares as much about what I'm doing as I do.
With that in mind I invite you to keep doing what you're doing as long as you love it. I also offer for your consideration one of my favorite scriptures, "When the Lord delights in a man's way, He makes his steps firm." May your steps be firm as you do what you love. Xoxo
Amen my sister.
Thanks for sharing that Mel! I’m so glad that you re-evaluated the situation and did what works for you! I’m a perfectionist as well and I know how critical we can be on ourself. But what’ve learned in my 50+ yrs is that whatever it is that is causing overwhelming stress, sadness, anxiety etc is that I have 2 options: 1) ABORT MISSION 2)Change my mindset(look at the situation differently and keep at it)
Praying the best for you girly!😘🤗😘
That’s the generation I came from. Loving your hair! I’m so glad you’re not shutting your channel down. I love all your content. Christmas is my favorite, but I enjoy the cooking and preparing for get togethers and styling your space for that. And we can’t forget about your beautiful family and Theo! He makes me laugh, and sometimes I need that. I have to listen more to the Holy Spirit as well as continue to trust God. Thank you!
Glad you're back! Loooove the new "seasoned" look. I needed to hear this, because I am feeling exactly what you have described. It is so easy to get pigeon holed into a certain category and difficult to expand into other areas as your life changes. I am looking forward to any and all of the new content you bring this year. I am especially looking forward to your pool reveal. Again, welcome back you have been missed 😊
Where the spirit leads you is where I’ll be. Remember refrain, “Tho none go with me, still I will follow..”. Well that’s my plan. I have enjoyed all you have offered over the years. I think you did what needed to be done. Stepping away and reassessing where we are where we want to be is essential in everything that we do. But ultimately it has to make us happy. So, having said that make Mel happy. Trust me it will pay off. Love to you and the family always.❤
Loook at you girl doing you. I have enjoyed your channel, your makeup is slaying and the gray is looking fantastic with the cut! Please keep in mind the your importance that you always convey as a woman, a wife and mom. In addition to the community service impact you have done in the past. You are very inspirational. Love the episodes and chats you do with your husband and special guest. Once again I have truly enjoyed your content in all its iterations. I remain prayerful for you and the main support that encourages you daily….your family blessings
Love that you talk about God and Holy Spirit! Love the hair too!
Hi!! I came for the home decor, but I love your style and there's a grace and a light about you. So I'll stay to watch whatever you put out. Exercise routines, helpful meals (you look to be in such great shape) and DEFINITELY makeup. As a woman of a certain age, I still don't know anything about a simple routine that I would enjoy doing, makeup wise. I'm so happy that you're listening to Holy Spirit. He won't ever lead you wrong. Blessings!!
You have amazing friends Mel; I totally agree with them. We love your channel and miss you when you don't put out content. Be obedient and follow God's plan for your life! I'm looking forward to all the things, I'm most looking forward to seeing your first child graduation from high school, sending her off to college, and definitely the wine brand, congratulations! Keep Grinding Beautiful Lady! I'm here for all of it, thanks for sharing!
Sis a Big Congratulations on your product & looking forward to all you bring us! I appreciate your videos & please don't ever take them down I enjoy them over & over every new season!❤️❤️❤️
Glad you're back. I'm here for everything you want to share! 🥰🥰🥰
Hi Happy New Year 🎆 congrats 🥂 I’m here 4 whatever you bring in 2023 🥰 TFS
Thank you for sharing your heart, Melonie! I can relate so much to feeling trapped in the "AA". Keep creating; you're such an inspiration!
Happy to see you’re back Melonie. Your hair is beautiful and I’m here for whatever you want to share. Blessings to you and your family!
I started this other corner because I felt that my main one was boxed in to decor. I'm much happier in this one because although it's smaller it's growing & still around decor but focused on whatever makes me happy.
And the SEASONED LOOK has so much FLAVOR it’s coming through the screen…LOOKS GORGEOUS 😍
Melanie, Melanie, Melanie. I appreciate you listening and obeying the Holy Spirit. FYI I love, love, love your Christmas decor and including any suggestions and resource you provide. Thanks for leaving AA alone, by itself in a corner somewhere; frankly I look for your content once a week. Again, thanks for sharing what was going on, keep going and growing!!! :) Distraction: I've learned how to live with distractions since they are temporary and come in waves. I ride the tide do my best not to stress about what I am not able to handle. Life is short. I ask God to grant me strength to handle the things I am able to handle.
Keep doing you Sis! You were one of the first influencers I started following. Looking forward to more from you in the future ❤
I love it here!💕 I’m thinking of letting my seasoned look come through so I’d love to hear about your decision and how you transitioned. No matter the subject I’m here for it!!!🥰
Hello Melonie, Thank you for your transparency. I remember when I started my channel in 2018, I watched 2 UA-camrs share how you have to grow tough skin to be a UA-camr and that you can't stay focused on the Numbers, Subscribers, Likes or Comments, because there are people who are not so nice in their comments. When I made the decision to become a UA-camr it was to MAINLY share the creative gift God gave me as a DIYER and not get caught up in Subscriber numbers, Viewers, Likes, Thumbs up OR Down....just "Do What You Love and Love What You Do" and ask God for guidance along the way. One well known UA-camr (Shenell of Angelic Interior Designs) shared with me, when I first started, to keep uploading they will come. The AA part of it, I STILL don't understand (and that's probably a good thing, because I may turn into an AA if I did..LOL). However; I did find myself at a short time focusing on trying to match up with other UA-camrs with the decorating of their homes, Tablescapes, Seasonal Decorating, etc. All of that is BEAUTIFUL, but I stepped back and said, Phyllis be YOU, Do What You Love and Love What You Do, making sure to Seek God everyday and ask Him to direct and order my steps EVERYDAY and share what I should do to upload on my Channel. As believers, all we need to do is Plant the Seed and God will give the Increase in Subscribers, Likes and Views. May not always be at our speed, but his timing is ALWAYS perfect at the right pace. Just continue to KEEP God FIRST in EVERYTHING regarding your Channel. Seek Him First DAILY and He will take care of the AA. Do What You Love and Love What You Do. Again, thank you for sharing your heart with us. Blessings
I been watching you in your early career of UA-cam. You and so many others inspired me to start my channel. Back in those days I was so shy to even comment. I been wanting to do this for ten years, but was so afraid. I love creating and thank you for sharing your personal story. This inspires me to keep going!! ❤❤❤ Congratulations on your next adventure!! You look fabulous!! We are here to support you!! I love watching your content! What ever you are lead to do, I will be here! My neighbor and I love your channel!!! Thanks again for being here!!❤❤❤
I am so glad you are not leaving YT! I can relate to being in “A+A” as well. I am not going to give my energy to that anymore. You’re right, you have to do what God has instructed you to do and let him take care of the rest! Thank you for your transparency! I look forward to your content! Congrats on the wine brand and journey! I can’t wait to try it once it comes out!
You got this!👊🏽♥️
I am so glad to see you back, Melonie! I haven’t seen you for forever, probably because the darn AA’s have kept your videos from me. I’ve always enjoyed your content and I can sympathize with the struggle you’ve had in rebranding your channel. Just know that whatever content you put out, I will be watching, even if it means hunting your channel down. Good bless and continue on your path.
Same same SAME!!!!!!!!! So much that the comparisons was STEALING my joy. I wanted to quit because I felt like a loser. This year, after lots of praying, I decided to just do what feels good. I’ll post what is right for me and my audience. I’m not allowing YT to stop me from posting what feels right. Not watching other creators has been key! Focusing on my channel and my growth. I’m happy you’re finding your purpose. ❤❤
Preach, sis!🙌🏽
Hi Melonie!! First - you look stunning (as usual) - the hair is amazing! LOVE it. But what I wanted to say is your video came to heart at the right time. I have a small channel and it has been such a struggle to just get to where I am after a lot of hard work, research, analyzing etc, so much so that on the way home from work (work FT as well) I was talking to myself and saying forget it, too much work (it is a LOT of work to do videos) for very little return and shut it down. I have been caught in AA too and the self doubt is deafening. I believe I make good videos with good content but they are never pushed out which leads to the cycle of discouragement. But I am going to take your advice and do it for me and my love of creating and learning because there is always something to learn when doing videos. Thank you for the inspirational words. Can't wait to hear more about your wine!!
First of alllllll!!!! You look marvelous!!! I will be turning 52 this year and we need you in the youtube world… if you build it… it will grow!!! Sending love and blessings!!!
God Bless you and your Family, Melonie! I am so happy that you have been able to find what works for you. Thank you for allowing us inside of your home, life and for your transparency. Keep going, Queen!
Thank you so much! I appreciate you♥️✌🏽
As a woman in her 40s…Everything about this video hit me right where I needed it. Thank you so much for this awakening Melonie. It wasn’t an accident I stumbled upon this video. Blessing to you my UA-cam sis🙏🏾❤️😘
Glad to see you back. I LOVE your channel especially because I am into home decor, entertaining and Christmas. Missed you tons. I wondered what was going on with you so thank you for letting us know. My suggestion, do what you are passionate about and your audience will follow.
By the way I am loving your pixie and the salt and pepper hair.
LISTEN!! UA-cam purposely complicates the algorithms! IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT! KEEP GOING!
Thank you for making this video. I too am a content creator and I gave up in the second year. Last year I said I'm doing this and creating content that I like and what makes me happy. I hope and pray my content will resignate with others as well. That said. You are one of the first youtubers to inspire me. I actually purchased a Balsam Hill Christmas tree 🎄 because of your wonderful ❤️ videos. Please don't give up. All of your videos are inspiring. GLAD TO SEE YOU BACK.
First thing your hair is absolutely beautiful Mel - so glad you’re back I’m so glad you’re going over this because I feel this way. Thank you for sharing and being real ❤❤❤ we love you
Hi Melonie, believe me, we missed you and your beautiful smile. Just keep doing you and we will be here. Your hair looks great!
Sis, you are everything! Don't let nothing tell you different! God is so faithful! Keep going.
I am so glad you will be back full time. I love your style of decorating and self care. We all are going through things and I also realize that being still is where you understand God's plan. Thanks a million 😊
Melonie, welcome back; you were definitely missed. I love your hair, so classy and sophisticated. Blessings!
Oh Melonie!!! So glad you are still here. Love you so much! Needed this message from one perfectionist to another. ❤ Looking forward to your wine…😊
It is such a blessing to see you back. Sometimes you have to turn off all the clutter in your mind and negative thoughts. You are a breath of fresh air . I’m glad I found you all those years ago. Your creativity and blessings are home decor, Christmas everything and your BEAUTIFUL SELF. I would love to see the makeup content and hair. You look stunning and continue to move forward. There are a lot of us that sing your praises. Congratulations on you WINE OPPORTUNITY. You have been TRULY BLESSED, continue to GROW. Love and hugs always❤
This message is so timely. I received a few messages from the holy spirit in terms of how I am to conduct myself this year. The plan is ever evolving the more I trust in Him. Thank you so much for not deleting your channel, we need your voice. And congratulations on your new venture!!😊
Please continue creating . I’m so glad you’re back! You have been missed. Listen to the Holy Spirit. I love your hair Melonie!
Hey, girl! Missed you these these past couple of weeks. I love watching your videos whether it’s about makeup or a DIY’s or cocktails. Those are my favorites or whatever is happening as far as remodeling your home. Keep them coming girl don’t stop and by the way I love love love your salt and pepper hairstyle looks very sexy and you.
SO GLAD YOU STAYED ON UA-cam! Congrats on the wine brand!!!
Oh, Thank you 🙏🏾! Please don’t leave us who truly need your Creative Spirit! & like I said - YOU ARE FABULOUS!
Melonie I am so elated you didn’t shut your channel down. You are truly needed my friend. You are right about tuning out the noise. I felt in my spirit back in December something was going on with you and I am so happy God got you through that difficult time. Sometimes we need to be still and listen to the Holy Spirit. I Thank God for you and I really appreciate you sharing this post with us. I pray that God continue to guide your path and give you much favor and overflow. Love you ❤❤❤
Mel ur an inspiration to so many please don’t ever ever ever think about shutting ur channel down and remember the enemy is busy and never wants you to win at anything you do but he’s also a liar 🤥…ur a blessing my dear you truly are and you are loved 🥰 🙏🏾🙏🏾💕💞
So happy to see you return. I would get distracted by not increasing my followers. I had to get past that and ask GOD for strength and direction.
I look forward to buying your wine. You are a class act and I know the wine will be 🔥. GOD bless you and your family and your vision.
Loving the new you/hairstyle. Thank you for this very important reminder. I'm looking forward to your content in 2023!
#holyspiritactivate
Thank you for being vulnerable and willing to share. I love your channel, and I understand how you feel. But don’t you go anywhere- we love you!
Welcome back! Blessings!
I am so happy you are not shutting your channel. It would be such a waste of your talent, wisdom and your beautiful smiling face! Love you. Keep them coming, PLEASE❤!
So happy to see you back here! I had OCD max until I learned to garden two years ago and thru the pool build. Life changing! Every once in a while it can creep up. Also, when the reel with the blue tape went viral, I also learned that I didn’t need perfect front photos and that a mean mug with a ladder and blue tape was it. To think I almost took it down because the first two days I got nothing but a few views. That reel between two platforms is over 60 million now. A quick learn about social media wanting raw and real so there it is. Just put YOU out there and your tribe will find you. 🥰 So happy to hear this from you and so excited to see all that God has for you and you presenting it. You are an inspiration to many and more than what tell you 😉 Love you my friend. 😘
I really enjoy your channel, please don’t change or leave!!!!! 🙋🏼♀️🇨🇦🥰
Glad you're pushing forward... change can be difficult at first on both ends - eventually things do level off.
Look, you need to recognize that you did it. I was very impressed. It may not be all you wanted, but it enriched the lives of others.
Settle down and be grateful. You are enough!
Congratulations on the wine and future launch!!! You were meant to be an entrepreneur. Also, I love the salt-and-pepper hair. I turned 66 on January 6th, and decided to go natural & let the gray flourish. (P.S.: I looked fabulous with colored, straight hair; I looked at least 10 yrs younger.) As it's growing, the curls are lovely to look at and the gray is beautiful! Yay, Gray! Now, my face looks young, but my hair doesn't😆.
Glad to hear, you are NOT shutting down!! 🎉
So glad you decided to stick around! Love the hair!💕
To answer your question I've already changed to doing what's best for me & family. I gave my 1k % to yt & AA & when my health suffered due to other issues I couldn't function as before so I had to forcefully concentrate on my health & just do what I can with Yt as a side distraction to my health. I am grateful if 2 people watch my Lil videos now & I no longer look at analytics. Congrats on your product! I can't wait to see all you bring us! I'm here since the beginning & will be here as your supporter always! Although I don't coment offen I watch Every one of your videos Sis! We ride or die love you & that's why we watch so content aside we care about you! The lovely lady that started with that beautiful diy apothecary jar decor back then! I love to see people for their personality not so much what they put out. Sorry to write you long love letters but I hope you don't take your videos down I truly think you're an inspiration to the world! Keep Moving Forward Sis! You've got this! Hugs,much Love & Many Blessings!! 🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
aaaaand, now I’m crying
@@Lifestylewithmg ❤️❤️❤️
Oh Mel! I am so happy that you are not closing this channel! Love everything that you made! And thank you for all your hard work 😘🙏🏼💗🌸
Thanks for the openness. I'm here for whatever you post. So glad you're not shutting down your channel. Love the 🖤🩶 hair color and cuts have always been on point!
This message will preach and is very much needed for me.
Happy New Year to my favorite UA-camr!
I almost forgot, I love, love, love Thursdays With Theo. More of those please.
Sooo glad to see you again! Love your hair and your show.
You're such a classy lady. Stay positive and let the Lord guide you.
Happy New Year! So glad you are not shutting down. You look FABULOUS, Lady! I support whatever content you share, and congratulations!
I’m glad you didn’t shut down your channel. I really enjoy your content!
I’m loving your hair!
Stay tuned in to the Holy Spirit🙏🏾
Hi Melonie, thank your for those words of encouragement. I really, really, really needed to here those words. I have allowed a lot of obstacles to stand in the way of my dreams but I promise this year I am definitely going to try to fulfill some of my dreams as well.
First…you are the best. Second…l’mmmm sooo GLAD you’re back.
Allowing the work that God has given you, will help so many.
As for me in 2023, he has spoken to me and given me directions also.
I’ve missed you.
Glad you didn't let your channel go and I hope that 2023 is even more better prosperous year and congratulations
Glad to see you back my friend! I am so loving your hair! I knew it would look Fabulous
My Beautiful friend, you do you and you will see that we will continue to Love you and you will continue to inspire us. ✌🏽❤️
Yes, stay! I’ve always enjoyed your content and your diehards will find you and growth can sometimes look like stagnation, but it’s a rebirth, a refresh, a reigniting. Glad you’re following His leading.🙏🏽😊
So glad you found your way back to us! You look great!
You look radiant. Thank you for sharing this beautiful, honest and transparent message. ❤
So glad to here your journey. You are beautiful inside and out. Needed to hear that! Keep pushing. Love you Sis
I went through the same thing. My channel is much smaller than yours, but I pivoted and switched from posting nail polish content to home decor & lifestyle. It's still a struggle, but I just keep pushing forward. Thank you for this...AA can suck the life out of you! But just keep posting!! We got this!!
We sure do!♥️🫶🏽
Great, HAPPY NEW YEAR, Good Luck. See you soon on QVC!
Thanks for this message Melonie, I needed to hear this. I started my channel in 2019 and felt discourage because it’s not growing as fast as I would like for it to grow. I am still pressing on. Thanks for not shutting your channel down!
I’m glad to see that you’re back and pushing forward. Analytics and algorithms out here on the tube is designed to push you or discourage you! There system is about money!!! Stay encouraged and be blessed
So happy your not quitting. Love 😍love 😍 the hair
So glad you are back! I love your seasoned look, you look beautiful as always. Love your style and look forward to hearing more about your new wine. Hang in there❤
I love all your videos, I understand that A A is important for UA-cam. I get so many ideas from you and your decorating. I tried ribbons on my tree, the bows were not as good as yours. I am at the age I am living my life. I am wife, mother, grandmother everybody get in where they fit. I am a prayer warrior. I enjoy your content.
Congratulations Melonie on your new line of wine. I just found you during the holidays and i binged watched alot of your videos and became a subscriber. Im in my 40s as well and you said the right message eliminate the distractions and that is a message for me because distractions can affect our health if we allow it. I plan on being as stress free, and happy as much as i can be. Keep up the awesome work.
I know exactly how you feel👸🏽. I have not been on there for a year. I just shut it down. I want to share, but if no one‘s watching then why bother, it’s costing me money to create my videos. Thank you for your encouragement I will pray and try again👸🏽
Mel I love the salt and pepper. I started graying at an early age if I may say so myself, I am rocking it well.
So great to have you back!!! I'm from that generation!! We need this platform that you represent! You represent positive structure to women in this season of life! Love your character and your content! Great job sis!!💕
Beautiful message, beautiful look, and love your channel.
I was happily surprised to see you put out a new video! I've been with you since 2016 and enjoyed all those videos of you and your husband, Prima, the Twins, and the fur babies. You and your hair are always stunning. I am sending you positive vibes and good thoughts for your new venture for your channel and your wine brand for 2023!
Wow, thank you!🙌🏽♥️🙌🏽
Welcome back…. I love you and all content you share❤❤❤
So glad to see you and hear your words of experience and wisdom
Can't wait for what's to come.
Please talk about everything we don’t have to many ladies over forty on you tube. Love the hair. Congrats on the wine. Welcome back.
So happy you are prioritizing you! Keep doing what you do sis. I'm truly happy for you! We are here for the long haul! Can't wait for the Wine release! Congratulations! 😘🙏🏽
I used to love when you would take us out and about in the Tampa Bay area; it would give me ideas for things to do and places to go when we were down there visiting my in-laws to get us out of the house! I also feel like you did a clothing video one time? Would love to see more of that because you are always so well put-together!
That's a great idea! I miss doing those videos!
Heyyy friend , missed you tons! Im glad you decided to keep the channel we love it and will be here for whatever you bring. God is good all the time keep trusting in him sistah. Thanks for sharing
I’m so glad to see you. I’ll be following you wherever you go. I love your content. Continue to listen to the Holy Spirit. And I’m absolutely loving your hair. ❤❤❤
Last year was difficult for me because the last of the bunch finished college and now I’m totally lost. I have no idea who I am beyond being a mom and wife. Pray for me. Love to all.
There's always a specific thing that brings me to someones channel but I usually stay because of the connection in other ways. I like to know who I follow is multi-faceted and live 'normal' lives. We can't be decorating for Christmas ALL the time. 🤗 Look forward to what the new direction brings. And yes to the hair video. My grays are popping and I'm trying to embrace.
I was so happy when I found you again ! I love everything you show us on the channel.
And I love you hair..
Thanks for being so candid my YT friend. The analytics can be hard but I believe following our passion is greater than the analytics. I am there for you and also I am there for the tasting when the wine is ready. I have a lot of distractions and also I had reached a plateau for my blog. For this year, I have one word (consistency) to avoid distraction and keep me moving forward. I wish you a year filled with success and passion!