How I started & grew my YouTube channel | my blogging story 🍰
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- Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
- Time to get sentimental, eat some cake, and review my journey with The Bliss Bean 🍰 If you want to start your own blog, head to www.squarespac... to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code THEBLISSBEAN.
It's been just over 3 years since I since I started The Bliss Bean - I posted my first post on July 12, 2017, and since then it's been a long journey of growth and learning and creativity and FUN. I wonder sometimes if The Bliss Bean would exist if it weren't for that first blog in 7th grade, but I feel like blogging just fits my interests so well that it would have inevitably happened one way or another ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Either way, I'm so happy I started this and that I stuck with it for this long, and if I have any advice to you who is watching this, it would be to just START. If you're thinking about starting, just give it a shot. It doesn't have to become your career or anything like that. They key to growth is practice, and blogging will give you consistent practice in all the skills it requires - writing, photography, videography, social media, etc., it'll help you explore your interests, and it's a great thing to bring up at internship interviews (I speak from experience 😉).
Thank you so much for your support on this journey, and here's to many more years and milestones! 🌻
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✨ TABLE OF CONTENTS
0:59 - my very first blog in 7th grade + what I learned
3:52 - my second (very short-lived) blog
4:13 - my food Instagram accounts
4:41 - how The Bliss Bean was born 🌻
8:29 - starting my UA-cam channel
10:44 - my "shit sandwich"
11:16 - my first successful video
12:26 - the decluttering video
12:13 - the March 2020 spike
12:57 - where I'm at now...
✨ RESOURCES
↳ @artbyalegra (who did the illustrations in this video!) | / artbyalegra
↳ 7th grade blog A Bit Amusing (I blogger under a pen name) | abitamusing.blo...
↳ high school blog Beanau | beanau.blogspot...
bloggers whose blogs I used to read (and links to their current work)
↳ Zali | zalirae.com/
↳ Rachelle | / @ellesuko
↳ Kate | / cloverk8
↳ Emily | / emilywindwrites
↳ Chloe | chl-o.com/
↳ Harri | harriwren.com/...
✨ EQUIPMENT USED
*as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. that means I earn a small percentage from purchases you make using these links. I appreciate it, thank you!
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*tripod | amzn.to/2N37MIe
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*external hard drive | amzn.to/3dCSFlc
✨ WATCH MORE
🌻 5 lessons I learned as a teen business owner | rb.gy/wr0y8m
👗 Decluttering and organizing my entire closet | rb.gy/ekbbfb
✨ FIND ME ELSEWHERE
🌵 blog - www.theblissbe...
📨 motivational weekly newsletter - www.theblissbe...\
💖 instagram - / theblissbean
📌 pinterest - / blissbeanblog
✨ ABOUT ME
My name is Beatrice. I blog about mindfulness and simple productivity habits for balance and happiness I hope to inspire you to live your best life with actionable tips and inspiration. I’m so happy you’re here!
✨ REACH OUT
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733 Struck St, PO Box 45744
Madison, WI 53744
✉️ e-mail | hello@theblissbean.com
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✨ DISCLAIMER
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Can you pls make a video about your videos and editing style ☺💜💜✨
Such an inspiration to watch since I recently started my own channel! Keep up the good work! :)
I've always wanted to start my own blog but I'm scared to. Coz who is going to give a damn
StringsandTheory okay I just subscribed :)
I’ll share it with my friends
The Bliss Bean I really love your channel and came across it recently. I am currently studying 2 languages so I find those videos especially interesting. Lots of love from Australia 🇦🇺
you changed so much about how i think about video editing and planning and even learning a language. you’ve impacted me so much and i only started watching your videos a couple months ago honestly if it hadn’t been for watching that first video about video editing i wouldn’t be where I am now with my video editing. you’re incredible and i love your work ethic and ambition! thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge with us💘
I have been hardcore slacking on making videos this summer and watching Beatrice literally just inspired me to hit up my computer friend to create my website, and I set a goal for myself to start uploading blogs by September!!! I love The Bliss Bean with my heart🥺💛
You're such an inspiration. I love your editing style and how informative your videos are. Hope to one day have the same impact as you on other people.
Your dad's energy is so funny "wow you could buy a subway footlong every single day" im dead lmao
i really love your channel, and i wish i had your kind of energy when i was younger. you really inspire me and sometimes i wonder if i should start an art youtube channel but i dont know if i could eat that shit sandwich haha. congrats on the 100K it's been great watching you grow (i think i started following you when the algorithm blessed your korean language video) and I hope you keep making awesome stuff you enjoy making.
This video gives me hope to not quit and keep pushing hard on my own UA-cam journey.
@TheBlissBean you've been on of the most real examples of growth and development for me on UA-cam. Keep growing. 💛
Ah I remember the blogging stage, that's when the influencer industry started - mad respect
Thank you for this! This has inspired and motivated me to keep going. I have only just started UA-cam but have been blogging and Instagramming for over a year now and very slow growth. I learnt so much from this video and so so happy for you and your success. Congratulations 🥳
something about your videos, regardless of the topic, makes me feel so cozy and relaxed
It’s the earth tones
It’s relatable when you said that you didn’t want anyone form school finding your Instagram or blogs. I was like that with my UA-cam for the first few years and when I finally told people my friends were like “why didn’t you tell us” hahah it’s so funny what we think would happen if people find out when in reality they are likely to be very supportive.
Same here
Hi! I just started a youtube channel about four months ago and your video has really motivated me to keep going with it and to not be afraid to rebrand and explore and to just do the best that I can. UA-cam is something I am enjoying even though I get a bit of anxiety because I'm so scared of just disappointing or not making it amount to anything! But thank you so much for the encouragement, I truly appreciate it!
THIS IS INSANNNNEEEE I HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING YOU SINCE 20K AND YOU HAVE BEEN GROWING NON STOP!! ILYSM
i was part of that spike last march and the first video of you that i watch is that 10 minimalist habit. after that i started binge watching you and ever since been in love with your contents. congratsss on 100k Beatrice!!!!!
consistency really pays off. you're doing amazing girl. thank you for this video!
omg im so excited!??
Ofc 100k is something to celebrate! It's an incredible milestone👍 It's great being able to hear about your journey
Congrats on 100k!! You 100% deserve the recognition, you're so inspirational + talented :)
You are so creative and productive, it's unbelievable. You should be very very proud of yourself!
Wow, this is so much more inspiring than I thought it would be! I'm on a similar path and currently at the "shit sandwich" step but I'm DETERMINED to keep going. This video just gave me that much more motivation! ❤️
Yaay for reaching 100K beautiful people who follow and watch your videos Beatričė! Such an achievement, I could only dream of that for now! But I do know that dreams can come true so I’m just going through with making (lifestyle and study) videos for my own channel and Instagram. And then maybe one day... ☁️ But I also know that whatever happens with my amount of subscribers, I’ll be creating content because I love to do so! And actually that’s all that matters. I wish you good luck with your channel! X 🌸
Even your cake fits your aesthetic 😭 so pretty
So proud of you. Your effort, persistence, and will to pursue your passions are inspiring! Don't stop!
Dude what congrats! Hard work payed off! 🔥
100k is amazing. Well done. x
Seriously, I’m glad you stuck with it! Because I get to witness the success is inevitable if you stick with it 💖
Congrats on 100K! I’ve started watching your videos about 3 weeks ago and I’ve been really impressed at how informative they are! I relate so much about keeping your social media secret among friends...! I’m interested in the psychology behind this!
Congratulations on 100k girl. I found your channel from that "how I edit my videos" video and I got hooked to your videos. So much love to you girl 😘
Congratulations on the 100k! You and your content completely deserve this and more! 😀
I subscribed from your declutter video and im so glad the algorithm recommended it! I've since then been following the channel, instagram and the newsletter! Can't wait to see you hit a mill!
Love it! Can’t wait to watch 💕 We’re so proud of you!
You are the cutest thing!!! Thank you for the inspiration 💜
Thank you for the motivation to keep going with my UA-cam channel and small business!! You’re such an inspiration for me 😚
I honestly think that the march-spike happened because many people started their own channel in quarantine and since you have some reaaally good videos on editing you gained subscribers 😊 (at least that’s why I subscribed and I love, love love your content!)
Congratulations Beatrice! 💗💗 You inspire me to be more productive & efficient. Thanks for creating The Bliss Bean. So grateful. 🎉
Lots of love and positivity from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 ( South Asia)
You are absolutely amazing. Congratulations on reaching 100K. Love and Light, Malini
Excited For it!
Love From India ❤
It's not even a week that I've found your channel and I can't say how much It's useful and awesome.🤩🤩👌🏼👌🏼😍😍
I'm binge watching your videos and I love this one because I love hearing about other people's progress
omg,, i was one of those who subscribed bc of your how to study korean video ahaha
i love your content!! congrats on 100k beatrice!! you truly motivate and inspire me! all the love 💜
Congrats on 100K! I am a new subscriber and I'm thoroughly impressed at your level of work ethic to your passions especially at your age! Your content has really inspired me to be more consistent and committed to the things I want out of life. Congrats again!
this is so motivational for me
I guess i knew about your channel and subscribed in March (though i also did watch the koren and decluttering before that) and i guess it was because of it being self development oriented and us all wanting to get up and do someone during the first weeks of quarantine and DAMN it did help me. It’s cheesy but i am not the same person i was before quarantine, but 100 TIMES BETTER and i say it a lot but it’s thanks to you!!! I’m so grateful for stumbling on your channel and i do look forward to Fridays to watch a new video from you. ALL THE LOVE♥️
Clicked for the video, stayed for the personality. Sending loveee💕
This gives awesome context and honesty to the youtube channel growth process... thank you! Keep up the great work :)
If I remember correctly I actually found you through your "How I study Korean" video and I've been following you since :)
I enjoy your videos a lot, they are super inspiring! Also can't wait to see your new room, with that black background! 😊✨
Yes!
I love the way you motivate your viewers, and I love your videos especially your editing skill!!! keep it up
just found your channel like 20 min ago and it's already inspiring me to put hard work into my channel and (future) blog so that i can get to that point of 'wow, the hard work i put in and am continuing to put in is paying off,' similar to where you are (and probably even farther now!) subscribed and will continue to follow your journey :D thanks for posting!
I had started a blog a couple of years ago on tumblr and it was all about self-improvement. It's one of those things that led me to be more open to sharing my story, which then led to me starting a youtube channel. I loved the video and your growth is inspiring!
I really enjoy your video because you reminded me of my old creative-self. You have developed so much in the past few years. Really proud of you :)
Heeey! Thank you so much for that inspiring video :) I'm just starting out on UA-cam and Instagram and it is sooooo so difficult to remain motivated at times when you see how very little I grow. But your story really put things in perspective for me and reminded me that the 1st thing to focus on is my love for creating content and telling stories that I'm passionate about.
Thank you girl !
your content screams cute and aesthetic AND I love it
Thank you sooo much for sharing! It's inspiring me to start my channel even though I'm nervous about judgement.
I’ve been thinking about starting a blog on environmental issues in my home country Hungary for more than a month, is this a sign that I should just go for it? 😅
definitely is xx
Do it!
Please do. I'd love to hear about issues in other countries - sometimes local news doesn't cover them!
Sounds interesting!
Did you go for it?
Please leave the link here♡♡
I think I found your channel through your monthly planning video, so it's been a while, hahaha. Channels like yours, muchelleb's, Ali Abdaal's and Thomas Frank's are really inspiring me to also make these type of lifestyle videos that focus on trying to improve your life and I am really excited to start making that type of content, I just feel like an intruder doing it.
This video alone is really inspiring and thank you for all your effort and hard work! I definitely look forward to your video every week! xoxo
congrats girl ✨✨ so happy ive got to watch your channel grow💗
You're such an inspiration
Thanks so much for this vid, as a new UA-camr definitely was so amazing to see your journey❤️ you’re an inspiration!
I look forward to your email newsletters & videos!! So proud of you ✨ happy you're proud of yourself too!
i'm pretty sure i'm not the only one who get inspired by your journey. thank you for being consistent and thank you for being you 🌻
I really adore your videos😬 Your content and editing... Ughhhh🤤 I have found your channel on March too and been waiting for your videos every week, since then! Hope to see you reach much more hundred thousands! Because you deserve it💪Love from Turkey💙
I love the idea of commissioning or buying art instead of normal party decorations 💕
dang this is really cool! i saw the title and it's like the video was MADE FOR ME!! i just started my channel 2 weeks ago and i'm excited to learn more about this youtube journey!!
- honeypot films
You shine so much, I love your videos, hope you grow more and more here on the youtube
You deserve so much more then this 🥺💗💗
the quality and aesthetics of every single video amaze me!! So deserving
Currently working on my blog too! It's about helping other young Creatives [Gen-Z] about being a Creative Entrepreneur or just monetizing your hobby/passion! ✊❤
I absolutely LOVE YOU! ♥️
Loved that you stuck through youtube even with so little results in the beginning.
btw that cake looked so good and so pretty. I want to make a cake like that!I
Girlllll you have grown your channel so fast were proud of you, and already have 106k, you're so fast we love you!
Congratulations !!! So proud of youuu
Your videos have been so inspirational to me as I've started my channel this year! The advice you've given me on editing (plus your immaculate aesthetics in general) have helped me more than I can say! Thank you Beatrice!
I'm so thankful cuz you did that korean study whatever video because that what brings me to youu yay!!!💗
So happy for you, congrats!!🙂💕💕
CONGRATULATIONS GIRL!! I love your channel and your hard work on it is totally visible so you diservite all 🥰💐
Much love from Italy!
I’m someone that watches regularly and looks forward to new videos! Can’t wait for the next one Beatrice ☺️ so glad I found your channel last month 🤗
definitely taking notes! thanks so much
your content is really inspiring
I'm so proud of you! I follow you since 2018, you were at 4k subs at that time~
watching you grow was really exciting, I felt like seeing a close friend achieving all of her dreams
You're a true inspiration to me! Let's celebrate many more times, you're so precious! Thanks for making your videos, and thanks for being such a lovely person!
Your amazing! I love your blog and I really getting inspired by it to make my blog design ☺️ Thank you for all your videos, they have been sooo helpful and useful! You'll definitely grow so much much here in UA-cam, in your blog and everywere 'cause you're awesome!
This is amazing, thanks for sharing your journey Beatrice and being so open about how 'little growth' you saw at the beginning. I've blogged on and off for a few years but now during quarantine, I want to make it an actual hobby I do regularly. You and your video inspires me! 🥰
Your video popped up on my YT feed on day, I clicked it and the rest is history. You have a genuine and kind aura about you. Love seeing your growth. You deserve it. Love from Jamaica.
You are a gem! God bless you!😊😊💕
congrats beatrice🥺🥺❤️❤️❤️
OMG I am so so excited !
Always wanted to know about your journey.❤
More love to you Beatrice ✨
congrats on 100k!!!!!!
Congrats on 100k!!
I'm so happy for you and that I've found your channel. I love it!! You are great! Greetings from Switzerland♥️
also your editing is amazing
I cannot wait to see what comes next for you! congrats on 100k! so cool to hear your journey through several blogs to it culminating here on UA-cam! ✨
Im so happy for u reaching 100k!! Ur editing videos really helped me start my channel as well. THANK GOD u switched to final cut bc that was just when i got a macbook as well (which I uploaded as my first video) lol. Can you make a video on ur media spreadsheet that u showed here?? Im a spreadsheet geek as well and would love how u organize ur medias!!
Just started my channel a month ago. Thanks for your tips and motivation.
So so proud of you! You deserve much more! I love your editing, your graphics and colours. You work really hard and we see that! 💖
I think I found your channel in March ahah, but anyways congrats on 100K you inspire us everyday!
Congratulations Beatrice! I also grew up blogging and learned basic HTML that way, and loved it! It's really nice to hear that we have similar paths in this sense. The blog to blog move, and finally settling down with Squarespace is so relatable - I went through the same thing! Thank you for consistently putting out great content, your video comes out at 1am here in Australia (where apparently all the creatives are at hahaha) and so I look forward to watching your video every Saturday morning. You make the world better a place by being in it, thank you for sharing your story and creativity with us. It's a lot of hard work and we really appreciate it ✨
YAASSSS FINALLYYYYY 😍😍😩 can’t waittttt hun omg! Also, CONGRATULATIONSSSS 💕
Your videos are incredible and definitely helped me on my UA-cam journey. That premiere pro video saved my life. & You're so cute and relatable! You make it look easy. Congratulations! I feel like your positive personality and productivity tips have really helped all of us in quarantine.
so glad i found this video
love hearing more about your journey to the current state of the bliss bean 💌 you have so much to be proud of and that is thanks to all of your hard work -- hoping i can get somewhere close to that some day 🌸
Wow. I found your channel a few months ago, and I really love your content. Congrats 🎊
Thank you so much for the tips..
I am surely going to implement your advice ✨💕
I literally re watch your videos because it makes me feel calm, it's crazy for you but you are helping lots of people!! ❤