The Sad Truth About Being An Influencer
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
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Unrealistic social media is the reason I unfollowed most people whose content I used to enjoy. I realized that scrolling through my YT/Insta feeds made me sad, thinking my life is worth less because it's boring, not *aesthetic*, I don't have the money or time to travel all over the world. I'd rather see a "look at my cute cup" and "I went for a walk and found this nice leaf" posts that genuinely show a moment of happiness (or any interesting moment, really, happy or otherwise) that isn't carefully planned and constructed. I am very happy for what people have achieved, but it all went from being entertaining to "if I made different choices, would my life look as great as theirs?". And even though I know their lives aren't always great, they also struggle, no one sees and no one knows. I know someone's social media feed shouldn't make me sad, but on the other side, shouldn't it make my day better somehow? If not happier, shouldn't I at least feel somewhat fulfilled - not sad, anxious? So I just stopped. I realized I'm not part of the usual 'influencer target group' anymore, so I started following those that fit my interests, and honestly, I can only recommend it. Social media shouldn't make you sad (there's plenty of things in life that already do that).
Totally agree. Most people I follow don’t have many subscribers or are people who I’ve been following forever and like their personality. In fact, in instagram I follow people that I am even able to have conversations with them cos they don’t have millions of subscribers and that’s the amazing thing about social media, connecting with people from all over the world with similar interests!
Wow, I am going through the exact same thing! I consider my self a strong person, I educated myself enough to know that social media is just a facade, everybody has problems behind closed doors. Still, in difficult times I find myself being even more depressed when I see over edited, unrealistic photos thinking wow, I could be there, on the beach sipping a cocktail, but here I am in the office typing emails all days... Maybe a few years ago, I would’ve quit the conventional work scene and start my own channel, when it was all for fun, but now social media is all about business, I feel it’s not genuine anymore. It’s very interesting to see how this influencer industry is evolving, what it’s gonna be like in 2-3 years
Evelina, i have been a silent follower for like 5 years. I just want to send you positive energy, and i hope you will find yourself and your happiness again soon ❤️
I'm so happy to have you! Thank you for your continuous support. Don't be shy, leave a comment now and then, I had them all❤️
@@evelina me too. I have been following you since you were making videos with April Athena:)
I'm sure this will come out awful, but LilyLikecom is an example of a channel I stopped watching because it made me feel awful about myself and my lifestyle :(
Ella Tkachenko that’s okay, although it does sound awful lol, not gonna lie. However, I don’t want anyone to feel bad because of watching my videos, so i’m glad you don’t watch it. I am always real about how I portray my life, the good and the bad days, but I never let that affect my work ethics - I did not come so far only to come so far :) And I’m not going to change that. I know my followers agree with that too, and find that very motivational for their own lives - so to each their own :)
You're absolutely right, the reasons I don't watch your channel is probably the reason other people do. It's about perspective and what point of your life you're at. I'm likely not at the space where I can watch your videos and feel good, but that doesn't inherently make them bad. You do you, 100%
I've been on UA-cam since 2009. I can relate to E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G you said. From Bubzbeauty or Blairs What's in my Bag to Beauty Smarties..what a flashback..
UA-cam used to be a platform I turn to when I wasn't feeling my best. Now it became a business - which is great, but the main purpose got lost. Drama is trending. Careers are ending. It's different..
All people care nowadays is to take the perfect photo - I feel like we stopped appreciating the moment.
Loved when you said it was your third tequila. Made me smile.
Hope you'll try to keep shining. It's us that need to change the platform and it starts with being honest to yourself.
Good Luck Evelina.
Ja nh
hahaha i know about the tequila i laughed too!
Du sprichst mir aus der Seele :-) Es ist bewundernswert, wenn jemand das so viele Jahre durchziehen kann also hier auch ein großes Lob an Dich :-)
If you want to make a living out from UA-cam of course you cannot appreciate the moment. Its all about money at the end.
I remember the beginning too.
I had a different channel back then for comedy and loved making weird videos.
Times have changed so much.
What if we all went back to doing what makes us happy?
Finally, some real truth. Wonderful video Evelina.
FINALLY SOMEONE SAID IT! I have been so fed up with social media in general. Nothing feels authentic anymore. The reason I started watching UA-cam was for entertainment, sometimes to escape my life or just plain curiosity on what other people lives are like and what they do. I enjoyed seeing youtubers grow and expand their careers, but it got to the point where everyone started doing the same thing. Everything had to be perfect. But the thing is, NOBODY IS PERFECT! I hate seeing how everyone is trying to achieve perfection or how everyone is doing things just for the money. What happened to people just being themselves and wanting to entertain people? Just looking at how social media has changed over the years, people have straight quit UA-cam, others switched to focusing on one platform, while some just quit everything and walked away from it all. I think it sad how people had to walk away in order to better their mental health; it should never have reached that point. I wish you the best Evelina and I hope you can get those creative juices flowing again because I really do enjoy your content.
Yessss!! Love this comment!! It is definitely true, that a lot of youtubers started just for the money, fame, and “free” stuff. Even a lot of the youtubers I follow I barely watch anymore because you see all this content they put out and it’s just very repetitive, and they come out with these crazy edited thumbnails and crazy edited videos where they gotta look 100% camera ready, and put out all the trending videos just to get likes. NO ONE puts out original content anymore. And if they do, it’s those few youtubers that aren’t widely recognized for what they should be recognized for. Which is very sad. All people wanna see now are the mainstream videos which have to be up to standard or else no one will watch. Same goes for Instagram! Super edited pics, with the right angle, right amount of sunlight, perfect pose, etc. Etc. It’s just ridiculous. I still post my blurry pictures, of my REAL everyday life! I could care less about how many followers i have.
So true! I’m super selective with who I follow but this idea of perfection is everywhere
Also it is so obvious how much edition and photoshop the used all over social media. People have hierarchies and values depending on how much followers you have. I have to say that is nasty because like Evelina said what type of world waits ahead of us. I loved her message so much. Preach Evelina!!!
I miss old UA-cam too :(
New kids will never know
This video needs to be seen by EVERYONE. The amount of mental health issues that stem or get triggered worse by these “crazy amazing exotic perfect life influencers” is so rampant. THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO! It needs to be said more.
It seems like UA-camrs and Instagrammars are living edited/photoshopped lives and are trying to sell us unrealistic and unachievable goals. You can tell that people aren't being authentic any more and it's all about the hard sell and cynical marketing - or the current buzz word "influencing". Personality, a sense of fun, a joie de vivre and a unique and interesting take on life are so much more engaging and enjoyable to watch than the conveyor belt of " perfect" faces and latest miracle products. So thank you for being so honest and for having the courage to step off that old conveyor belt and striving to be your unique self.
right? I don't even know what products are actually good anymore because everyone is paid to post about a product. so I don't know if they are using it because they actually like it or because they are being paid...
@@CarolsVideos Can't trust reviews anymore, either. Businesses are probably messing with every review system.
You should bring back "evelinas fashion cafe". That was so unique and chill! 😀💜💜
ahahah I've been thinking about it :')
@@evelina 😀💜
Yes yes. Definitely yes!
Oh yes! I would definitely watch those!!! 😃
Yes yes yes absolutely. Please bring this back!
I lived for your lookbooks and those video edits back in the day. Still watching this video but you were talking about the good ole’ days and I wanted to let you know that your creativity was so unique in this space, and still is in many ways.
Tiffany O'Donnell I agree! She really changed the game with her edits!
Thank you so much! ❤️
Yes! Hardly anyone makes lookbooks anymore and I always found them so inspiring!
I don't think it's depression. It sounds like you are getting older and your priorities are changing. Just flow with it. Don't try and hold on just for the sake of being an 'influencer'.
I started watching you tubers to learn makeup tips then I got bored when everything got so perfect and everybody was getting surgery to enhance things and then lying that they liked products so they get you to buy them. Now I watch relatable vloggers and watch a lot of videos on mental health, minimalism and decluttering. vlogs are my favorite things to watch especially when they aren't heavily edited.
I changed my ig to a lot of mental health awareness after I went into a serious depression and had to quit UA-cam and ig for a while. 😔
This is so relatable . Thank you for your truth
Thank you babe! I know you could relate to this. Let's post more and remember why we enjoyed it in the first place
Same! I appreciate the honesty, you are not alone! I take many breaks to take care of my mental health. *hugs*
I love you Evelina! You always seem so perfect and I’m so glad you made this video because it shows that you’re just human... I’ll always remember that time I knew you were in Vegas and messaged you, we met up at Tao and I complimented your bracelet and you took it off right there and gave it to me! That was the kindest gesture ever and it’s left a lasting impression on me! ❤️
I will always LOVE and support Evelina!
this is why so many ppl online become plastic surgery addicts, cutting themselves up, mutilating themselves essentially ;( so sorry you're going thru this, be strong and stay you and real
I started not liking your videos anymore because something just felt off. Now I know what it was. This is honestly my favorite video of you in YEARS! Please don't take this negative but you are right, you remember the way people made you feel and I could tell how REAL you were in this video even if it was hard. And I appreciate you talking about your relationship last year. It can happen to anyone and we need to start talking about things like that. The more we share about mental health, discrimination, abuse, etc. the more people will learn to see warning signs and get help/ stand up for what is right!
Dear Evelina, please don’t let people’s negativity get to you. Do what makes you feel comfortable, and then you will gradually become happy again. I bet all your loyal subscribers love watching videos that show the genuine side of you. Make yourself a healthy smoothie and don’t think about money and what other people think for a moment. Just focus on what makes you feel good. I wish you good health and happiness ❤️
Than\k you so much for your support! Sending all the hugs❤️
I got my boyfriend to take those "instaworthy" photos of my at antelope canyon, granted they turned out awesome, the amount of shots and getting stressed out over the angle wasn't worth it lol.....made me realize all those posts on instagram aren't really what they seem
there's a huge instruction about how to take photo at Antelope Canyon with the exact time depending on month.
Victoria Wiggins. She's so real. Her videos genuinely make me laugh. No editing even needed. By far my favorite content creator.
I can totally relate to this... UA-cam is really not great for your mental health. Thank you for your honesty... We support you and love you for you and your creativity. You are beautiful in and out ... Take care of yourself ❤️
I wouldn't say it's UA-cam, I would say it's someone's psyche. She didn't need to join the sheep and feel all the pressure she did. Many UA-cam'rs don't get fussed by these things, they just not as big and not making as much money. So it seems like the people that prioritise money too much end up stuck in a bubble of anxious influencing thats not genuine.
This is why I started watching UA-cam videos because videos used to be like this, and you could relate and felt like you were listening to someone genuine and authentic. I hope you get past the mental blocks, I’ve had them too in other aspects of my life, so I totally know what you mean. Been watching your videos from the start! Watching this video made me feel like reconnecting with an old friend! Haha
Yes, I followed you because I was learning new things and you were inspiring me. I did unfollow you a few years ago because I felt how forced everything was becoming. I actually unfollowed hundreds of people who I thought weren't adding any value to my life and making me feel bad about myself and my circumstances. Everything looked perfect and that wasn't real life. I love this video and how raw and open you were. It actually popped up on my recommended. I currently only follow people and channels that motivate me to live my best life, uplift me, relax me, and help me me get to where I want to be. I hope you use your experience to fuel you to break societies standards and expectations. You have one life so don't live it for anybody else.
Same! Smart decision. Wish more people understood that some channels do them more bad than good!
can you list the channels and ppl you follow now? I have an influx of fashion influencers in my feed and would like to be introduced to new accounts~ thanks in advance
"10 balloons and an eagle flying at the right moment" - I am sorry but I just started laughing uncontrollably, this is so true.
All the reasons you started to resent the social media, are all the reasons are resent watching all the current trendy videos. I literally had to start following stay-at-home-moms videos, not because I am at the same stage, not even close, I don't even like kids. I watch them because they are normal, they are at home, cooking, cleaning, walking around local park etc.
I do like to follow youtubers that post regularly, they can be the most simple short videos, people doing cooking, drinking tea, anything. For me the regularity of the videos brings my anxiety about my own life down, like there is something constant in this world (this probably sounds crazy but whatever).
This video needs to go viral!!! It speaks the truth of what YT and social media has become.
I subscribed to your channel yrssss ago when I was in high school.. I have now attended & graduated college & still continue to watch you. I remember finding your video on how to create heatless curls bc I was going to go to a school event and didn’t know how to curl my hair nor do my makeup. After that I became obsessed with you & your videos. I remember thinking wow this girl is sooo beautiful yet so humble bc you were not afraid to be yourself on camera. I’ll continue to watch your videos as long as you keep making them & hope that you come back as happy and silly as when I first started watching you. Love youuu so much ❤️
This means so much. Thank you Bb!!!
I miss her diy and Fashion Cafe (the "corny" version). It's what brought me to her channel.
I really connected with this video. Good to hear this honesty Evelina. All your points are valid and so real!
This made me emotional, because I've been on youtube for a similar amount of time. I've always found you to be a bit more guarded than other youtubers I follow, so it always feels extra special when you open up to us
Finally! A video in line with my thoughts lately. I feel like I have been here for too long. For me I hate staring at myself after awhile. I have been doing this for 8 years. Omg. The drive had changed in so many directions. I had to change my system and mental process. I have had to take so many steps back during times of my life. Thank you for being open and sharing 🖤
Evelina you are so spot on. I know exactly what you mean and for me personally, the only thing that helps is to just not care and actually film the exact opposite - my mountain of laundry and my good-morning-face without make-up. It seriously helps me to do that, I know the comments will be rough but I accept it and SO WHAT. I don’t want to create a perfect life because it would be a lie - and I think my viewers don’t want to watch a lie. Yeah I get a ton of hate about silly stuff but I would rather live a life with people ‘hating on my imperfections’ (who’s problem is this anyway?) then me being exhausted because I’m ‘coordinating everything to perfection’ (ugh let’s not start about instagram). Also: the last couple of years I book my own trips and it’s so much more fulfilling making that content. Love the vid and take care X from Holland
love this yesss
FINALLY SOMEONE REAL SAYS IT! Please keep making videos. I’ve been watching UA-cam since you started. UA-cam has changed I miss the relatable content not perfect famous life, pranksters, perfect family vlogs, dreamy careeers. We need the real ones to keep posting relatable authentic well meaning content. WE CANT LET OLD UA-cam GO FOR GREEDY COOPERATIONS. Thank you for keeping it real finally someone says it! Someone that understands someone that started when UA-cam started. I love this thank you thank you ❤️
This is the first video of yours I've seen, but I'm so grateful this stumbled into my feed at the right moment. Thank you for sharing this. I really needed to hear this today. ❤
"1 year in internet years is like a lot of years" Love it.
I wouldn't change a single thing about Evelina. I think she's a super creative, intelligent, and naturally beautiful person. Some of her vids, especially those where she genuinely seems to be enjoying herself in (the shuffle tutorial one, the dress like a badass one, the Summer Heat one, etc), are still today, some of the most epic content anywhere on UA-cam. F the them haters...just be you and do you.
I love your authenticity! ❤️
Sending you love and light.
This was the first time I watched you and I loved it. Its so true and I loved that question. I actually think its depressing when we see people “living” lifes that are not real. I started watching because I felt alone. And today....sometimes it makes people feel more alone.
I felt this in my bones Every single word. Thank you for sharing
I started watching your videos because of your tea talks - they made me feel like I was watching my best friend talk. I also saw your advice and fashion tips as very useful.
And I guess for some people I used to follow, but not anymore, is that I enjoyed seeing something I can’t own myself. That’s twisted, but at least watching people in a pretty environment with their closets and vanities full of stuff is how I tricked my brain into thinking it’s mine. My fashion sense and make up skills might have progressed since I started watching fashion/beauty channels but now as I’m getting older I feel something is lacking. Nowadays I can feel myself gravitating towards knowledge rather than aesthetics. I feel ashamed that my knowledge of fashion brands is bigger than my knowledge of human body or cultures in the world. This is not what life is about and yes, it makes it more enjoyable but at the end of the day, it doesn’t enrich me as a human being. As a result, a few months ago I unsubscribed from most channels so I don’t feel the need to watch such content. I’m so much more happy watching science videos or learning foreign languages.
Let's show evelina lots of our love and support as her subscribers and fans and let's learn to appreciate and love her for who she is influencer or not we are here for you supporting you all the way and we can about you hon
Robert Guajardo YES!!
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I just found your channel because this video was recommended to me. I relate to this so much! I'm a relatively new UA-camr and started my channel last year. I used to be a blogger and I enjoyed writing about makeup so much and looked forward to it every day. But back then no one could see me, I could be myself, and no one could pick me apart like they do on here. And I have the same thoughts running through my head when I'm filming and wanting things to be perfect, all the while knowing that I have flaws and wondering what the comments will be. It causes a lot of anxiety and sucks the fun out of this whole process. Your video has inspired me to relax and get back to being myself, haters be dammed. Thank you!! 😘❤️
Evelina, I applaud you for making this and I’m so so glad to see you again. Randomly in my head the other day I just sang “Evelina’s fashion cafe!” I 100% support you creating content that you feel at peace putting out, that you feel proud putting out, again. Relax. The reason I follow influencers is truly different for each one. So I guess their uniqueness !
I started watching UA-cam when it was starting up like kevjumba, Michelle Phan, bubzbeauty you know.
Now, that I’m older I’ve started to watch other people like Minimalist, Matt D’avella, and Lavendaire. I’ve been on a roll looking how people live their lifestyle it’s really refreshing because it makes me thinking overconsumption and sustainability are things we should talk about more. Fast fashion is one of my favorite things to watch about.
I stopped watching a lot of you tubers because of the fakeness and all the materialistic stuff that goes with it. A few days ago I watched 80s pop music videos and my first thought was that those people didn't look 'perfect'. But it did gave me comfort because I feel more connected to those people then the youtube influencers. It doesn't has to be perfect. Seeing 5 makeup you tubers all get makeup for free makes me not want to buy it more.
Lisanne van den Berg Yes, thought the same thing lately! Look at those 80’s music videos... they weren’t totally perfect, but, acted so fun and confident... free. This physical, material perfection thing is stiflingly us!
I'm a child of 80s and you are so right. I watch music videos/ movies from this time almost every day to keep sane. I miss those days, when people didn't have to pretend they had perfect lives. IG completely screwed ppl's minds. They live the lives of someone from their imagination. There is so much hypocrisy, lies, fakeness... sad times. Im happy I was born in 80s, so I had a "normal" childhood :)
Yep and not to mention all of the makeup looks are THE EXACT SAME. I am so incredibly bored of the beauty youtubers. So much more to life!
@@ginnywilliams8159 i know what you mean but there is a difference between beauty influencers and actual make up artists. I personally hate the chiselled insta ombre brow for example and a lot of these influencers are doing make up only for UA-cam and you could never wear it in the street but that translation is getting lost and somehow people are thinking its real life! I prefer the natural polished look of Jessica Alba. Try and watch some videos of Andrea Ali, she is a make up artist and beautiful but cute and a little kooky sometimes and seems real and natural despite being talented and gorgeous x
I also grew up in the 80's and I was thinking something similar the other day watching movies from that time and how no one had perfect teeth or skin, there were no filters and no one cared! I wish we could get back to that!
What an amazing video and chat! I could absolutely relate and I loved your honesty. Take care lovely xxx oh and I know the thoughts are in your head and only you can get rid of them, but if it helps in any way, you are absolutely gorgeous from any angle 😘
I love that you posted this. I had followed you for years on instagram and youtube and unfollowed a couple of months ago because I felt like they were getting more and more perfect and I was feeling really bad about my own posts. This message is so important. Thank you
I love this so much, and completely agree with you! I started blogging in 2011 and it's insane what instagram and youtube have become. Keeping it real is always best. I'd love to see you doing stuff in your house. TBH, that's my favorite stuff to watch these days!
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I follow people on UA-cam based on their personalities and faces .. not the beauty of their faces but the good and comfy feeling they give me once I see their faces
and of course it has to be they are talking about something I care about as makeup or street experiments or things like that
however I don't watch UA-cam a lot these last years, since I got depression- self diagnosed- and I wanted to engage and live my life properly live it the way I will feel happy about it
and for you girl, I think you should post normal videos the content that you like. it's true that you will have less revenue but on the other hand you will be having a sustainable channel since you will be having a much more stronger audience base than the people who post trendy videos since their audience will forget them the moment they stop posting exciting videos. secondly it's not easy actually to swim against the wave .. it's hard .. but you will be more relaxed more creative and more focused.
wish you the best ♡
Love you and your vids Hannah
Your videos made me fell in love with youtube.. I love your personality so much.. your creativity is so inspiring & that's why I watch and follow people in general.. it's so sad and I totaly understand how you feel about that yt situation.. pls do what you love and post whatever you want try to not care about the clicks and the hate.. girl I promise I will watch all the stuff you are putting out ❤ love you!
Ahhh are you trying to make me cry?😭
I find this video so relatable in many ways. I don't have the following you do, but the comments that have crept in while my channel grows have been so hurtful and cruel -- and for no reason. It's made me question continuing at times because I stew over these comments and internalize them, which is no good. I love YT and creating content, so I've been trying to make changes to the content, how much I prep, and how I post photos for that reason; I want authenticity and do it for the love of it. I love that you said a channel is about how it makes viewers feel. I, too, want my channel to be feel good and hope as it grows it will continue in that direction and will be something people love while I grow and just share my love of what I do there. Thanks for sharing!
I really love it that you are so honest about social media, because it is something we do not hear enough. Wish you lots of positive vibes!
I’ve been here since he beginning girl! I remember watching one of your first videos and being confident that you were going to be successful at this. I think we influencers it’s so easy for us to feel mental blocks, and I feel like mine are all due to me comparing myself to the rest of the industry.
Your story reminds me so much of what’s been going on with me, too. I literally fell off the face of my channel due to a toxic relationship. I told myself that I wasn’t worthy of anything better, and with that, my channel slipped out of my palms. I’ve slowly learned that time heals all and I’m sure you’re realizing that too.
Keep doing what your heart desires, I’ll never stop lovin ya Evelina ❤️
So happy you're still here, thank you:)
The reason why I follow an influencer is because they’re relatable. Like, everything you said is 100% true. I unfollowed so many girls this past year because it’s overkill how unrealistic their lives have become. It’s gotta be from the people for the people.
*I dont know who on earth would tell you anything mean because I think you’re absolutely gorgeous with your minimal makeup & imperfect hair. 💛 you’re a real one. I feel connected to you*
Melissa Freeman She is absolutely refreshingly a natural beauty 😍
@Melissa, that's what I was thinking, she's so beautiful
This is so so true!
I really hope the old YT comes back again 😔 where people would make content from their heart just because it made them happy, whatever they felt like, with their existing devices & people would genuinely appreciate real creative content!
I miss the old UA-cam days with the "What's in my bag" videos and life without Instagram! I really think that social media is so bad for our mental health! At the same time we can't live without it anymore 😑 I used to watch UA-cam videos because I could relate to the people who were the same age as me or to see how people live in a different country or because I liked the personality of the person. But nowadays everything has become SO unrelatable and everyone is just doing it for the success and the views and the money. I feel like something has got to change sooner or later because it's just not healthy for us humans anymore.
I agree. I scroll through instagram every day looking for "real" people. And they are hard to find! Everyone is trying to sell something.
Evelina is keeping it 100. No one is perfect but I loved your videos because you are creative. I love seeing your creations. I watch people for entertainment. It gives me something to do when I'm done taking care of children. I love watching people get cool opportunities. So UA-cam is for entertainment inspiration and learning.
So true!
I’ve never watched a video of yours nor heard of you / your channel. And I feel like I know you and want to be your friend after watching this. Your awareness, honesty, and authenticity is beautiful and refreshing. 💗🙌🏼
This is the most relatable video I’ve ever watched… wow sometimes it’s painful so see yourself reflected in people. I hope whatever you’re doing that you’re happy and have more peace.
I NEED to sit down with Evelin over some tequila drinks and get all philosophical existentialist about how online life is affecting real life and modifying the perception we have on things that really matter like NOW, never posted a comment on your videos, but I love what watching you even thought I don’t do make up or can actually wear any of the clothes you wear haha, I watch them for your personality, so don’t quit and keep being awesome 💛
thought absolutley the same
Aaaand sorry i misspelled your name Evelina, Damn auto-correct 😅
Evelina, just do youtube vids wearing comfortable clothes and sneakers, talk or do what makes you happy. you are amazingly pretty with an uplifting personality and that equals a positive force. we need more people like you to give this dark world some light. I follow you tubers for positive inspiration and thats why I follow you.
I have been following you since the beginning. Love your personality and realness, being as honest as you are is so unique and refreshing these days. I hope you comeback with evelinas fashion cafe and all that good stuff! Good genuine content makers stand out and you are one of them. Go get it girl
I have only been on UA-cam for about 1 year and I feel this so much! I was SO excited and passionate when I started then I got SO down on myself
In my opinion, I feel like UA-cam is becoming a more privileged space to compete in. In order to have people watch your videos, you have to have a decent quality camera (which costs money), have the resources to make good thumbnails, be educated on proper tagging, post frequently on social media, have a similar brand throughout all platforms, etc. Having all these things that ensure "youtube success" costs money and requires access to many resources that some may not have. For my own channel, i had to purchase a new camera, buy editing software, invest lots of time into creating "quality content", buying new makeup products, buying new clothes, etc. It's interesting how this space is evolving and it makes sense why some influencers feel overwhelmed at the shift.
laazysusan I’ve been making content for over 3 years and have put so much of my time and money into it and I enjoy the crap out of it. I make next to no money and it’s definitely more of a passion project. I hope things look up for everyone that are still giving it their all. ❤️
Agreed! It really is a passion project. Everyone is trying to find their happy medium. I'm glad that you still enjoy making videos with no monetary reward! It shows you are enjoying every moment and are really passionate about it. I admire that :)
So true. Everything nice gets always ruined by money... in one way or another :(
My channel is new, but I film on my phone because the quality is better than my cameras! And I use Davinci resolve to edit. It's free and a fantastic program. Check that one out!
tinaslovinlife oh that is awesome! Thanks for sharing :)
Your honesty is pure, be proud.
You did the right thing posting this clip! I have never seen any of your previous clips, just stumbled upon this one. I love your honesty and can absolutly understand the pressure that builds up in the world of influencers. I hope that the positive comments will take over the negative comments ”in your head”. Thank you for sharing! ❤️🌷
This video is so beautiful! I've been following you for so many years and it's so refreshing hearing how self-aware you are! You are such a beautiful soul and it shows. Always remember that your image is the least interesting thing about you. Your soul and authenticity is what leaves a lasting impression on people!
Isolating yourself is so, so dangerous. I've gotten in that head space before, too, and it's always led to such negative places :( I appreciate your honesty in this video, Evelina!
I first started watching you because you were relatable, funny, interesting, (loved to listen to your accent) and loved your crafting ideas. I also stuck around to continue watching your videos even though I could tell there was “a shift” happening in your content and I could sense your burden to keep up with “the social media norm”. Take the time you need to become YOU again. Don’t worry about the pressures of everything else. Do you. And the rest of us that are fans of Evelina will stick around and be there to support you in your journey. Thanks for posting something authentic, raw and real. The world needs more of stuff like this. Let’s all just be real with one another! :)
Thank you for this. I'll keep trying:) Big hugs! ❤️
I love her accent too! She rocks!
You're such a big inspiration! Thank you for sharing this Evelina
Thankyou, the message in this video is amazing. I laughed a little, cried a little, started thinking about the stuff you said. Couldn't stop looking at your brows because they look amazing. And it is amazing how you talk about the happiness u used to get from filming and how passionate you are about it. Also it's really refreshing to see people talk about this stuff, and how real it is. I respect you for being so open and vulnerable on a place like the internet, a platform like UA-cam! -X
Thank you for your honesty Evelina! I think it stops a lot of people from creating (myself included) because of what people will say. Love your videos
I follow people that inspire me or make me happy. I’ve been following you since the very beginning and it was amazing to see the things that you were capable of. Don’t let anyone tell you what to do because it’s your life at the end of the day. Do the things that bring you joy and if it’s not “good enough” for some people, fuck em
Thank you for being actually candid! I'm impressed and I cannot imagine all the courage this took. Praying that you continue to have clarity and guidance in life.
I have been watching you for 5 years or more and this is the first time I've ever commented. I've loved all of your videos, but this one is even more amazing! So real! Sending you love
X
I feel like youtubers/bloggers are in a weird place right now. "Everyone is a blogger" because they have a blog but in the same way that everyone that has a dslr camera is a "photographer". No shade to anyone but it's true.... like you said some people paved the way...and now people know what they have to do to be successful. But that also means competing with everyone else on the platform so you need to have the latest technology and editing..... literally your videos/photos need to look like campaigns or people won't follow you. And let's all be real as fun as those videos they are repetitive and not genuine. I see so many people doing the same videos with the same editing with the simplest outfits and they have millions of views and followers, and then I see talented people with these amazing and creative outfits (or content) that have little to no followers because they might not have the best videography. it's really sad because people whine constantly that they miss the old UA-cam but no one supports people that do post more raw and less over processed content ? Idk.... I don't know the solution.... I personally try to find smaller creators to follow that I can connect to and that I find unique or inspiring. Also if you are an aspiring creator/influencer/blogger I think it's important to know what everyone around you is doing just for knowledge but that doesn't mean that's what you have to do, worry about yourself and do what you love. All these UA-cam/blogger pioneers did their own thing and didn't care what people thought and look what came of it . Idk those are my 2 cents. If you are a small content creator let me know so I can check your stuff out ! 😊
Omg this is so long lol sorry 😂✌🏻
Im a small "youtuber" and I love to look for others similar to me so that we can grow together
Small content creator 🙋♀️❤️
Very well said! The only solution is to be authentic on social media and supporting others that do!
Well said! Try "mechanical monkey" channel. I love their "Friday" song. It's really beautiful
I adore you! Relate sooo much 💚
Melanie!!💚💚💚
Melanie Murphy, Jenna marbles, cloudy apples-now Gloom, and Evelina are my OG channels. I always felt, although never always bringing and leaving every last private or persosnal thing to your videos, you all had a realness and a goodness that shone through to me. Thats why I loved you all and continued to watch 😍
Melanie it feels like you watch literally all the videos ever released on UA-cam!
Related to almost everything you said in this video Evelina - Thank you for making it xxx
This is the most real video ive seen from you in so long and im happy you made it. I stopped watching after i felt like you were starting to get to mainstream but then somehow i stumbled on this video and i watched tho whole thing. :) thank you for being yourself. Can't wait to see what you have coming next
Evelina, this video made me feel so refreshed and explains how I have been feeling. I may not be an influencer or anyone really, but social media now really isn't that fun anymore; extreme pressure. I have been following you for a while now on UA-cam and Instagram and I follow you because you are one of the few people who give me a genuine vibe. I find that hard to find now in this social media era. Keep staying true to yourself and know that there are a lot of us here who love you dearly. Thank you for making this video and keeping it 100.
Oh Evelina!!!! You have honestly been one of the most genuine souls I've been able to connect with on YT! Many times I'd outgrow a YTuber because their energy was just off and I'm not sure if you all know this but your audience can tell when something is wrong. Usually when that happens, I can't actually click the videos. Despite what you've gone through, you always seemed to be genuine, quirky, fun, relatable and open! I honestly didn't feel like you were too mechanical with your posts....to me your posts just seemed very artistic which I loved and we're the same age lol. This video is exactly why I always loved your videos. I'd say that every desire that you have for us viewers looking at your video is what I truly felt and still feel. I have no doubts that you will continue on your growth because surely this is just part of your process!!! Keep it real and authentic! ....Love from Trinidad and Tobago!!!
Oh man that's such an encouraging thing to read. Thank you.
I appreciate you being so raw
Sorry to hear about your bad experience in an abusive relationship. My advice: life is short and precious. Get professional help and never, ever let anyone tell you your awesomeness is less than perfect, because you are perfect. Keep your head up, stay true to yourself and be happy!
I think you're picking up some interesting points about this new industry, and we're going to see more and more people creating videos like this. It's starting to hit a kind of wall, and influencers are realising that. And we're getting older! What worked 2 years ago, doesn't work now, and not only has the audience changed and moved on, but so have we. I've found myself feeling stuck, too, and it takes a long time to figure out your next steps. I've come to the conclusion that a lot of us need a new dream. It sounds like you have achieved a dream, so what will be your next one? You can still use UA-cam and socials to explore it. Social media isn't going any where! But you need to have a new vision for your creativity, and make it sustainable.
Spot on! Social media isn't going anywhere, anytime soon...but the dream of being a UA-cam/Influencer is definitely hitting a wall. I think at the end of the day, it's really about who's bringing real VALUE to people and who's not.
Great point!
I've been watching your videos for years and I'm honestly impressed with your growth. I didn't start watching you or any other influencer because I completely and entirely admired them or approved of everything they do, but because I recognized that there are things that I can learn from influencers and I can pick and choose for myself what knowledge is useful and what not. Not all of them are geniuses but I think that everyone has a little bit more of an insight into specific things than the rest of us and we should learn from eachother.
Wow. I just want to give you such a huge hug. You are AMAZING. You are so gorgeous and such a fun, beautiful, genuine person. Thank you for being so vulnerable and honest with the world. XO
You seem so down to earth and real. I value this video so much. Surviving an abusive relationship is a difficult process. These relationships erode your confidence and make you doubt yourself. Its only normal that you have felt the way you have felt. Give yourself time to recover and keep being yourself. Your authenticity is refreshing.
Preach. So tired and exhausted. Been going on an unfollow spree. ☺️
Aww girl. I've been watching you for so long! Keep being YOU! ☆☆
Thanks so much for sharing such a vulnerable perspective! Especially about your anxiety...
You're right that it should be about what makes you happy as opposed to what's trending...And ultimately a genuine connection with the audience. :)
Love you,
Olena
Evelina I have been following you since 2012 and your channel has always caught my eye - you are beautiful and always have amazing fashion advice. Those OG fashion haul / tips videos you posted are everything. This is the realest video on youtube I’ve seen in ages. I think we all needed to see this. more people need to watch this to understand what social media has turned to
I don’t follow many influencers because most of them only post about their sponsorship or paid ad or whatever. I stopped getting that connection and felt like they only cared about their audience because it brings them money. The bloggers and UA-camrs I do watch really care about their followers and constantly give back to the community and charity. They’re honest and give out truly inspirational advice. If they do do a sponsorship they truly believe in it and connect with the company and believe it will benefit the audience. Love you Evelina from the very beginning! Hope you can start posting consistently again ❤️
Valerie ,
Such a refreshing video. It is so discouraging to do social media nowadays.... Thanks for being genuine.
What a real and raw video with so many truths. Watching you do this makes me think of how amazing you’d be with a podcast. This way you still connect with community in a different and refreshing aspect. Wish you all the best!
I know A LOT of us can relate to all these emotions you expressed. Thank you for being so genuine. You couldn't have said it any better. I feel like you put into words everything i've been feeling about social media and i am not an youtuber or anyone "famous." I feel the same way when I am about to post something: "is it really worth it?" Looking at the explore page stops me from posting things I enjoy. And i can just go on about how I relate to you so much. You are not alone. You are so beautiful and even more now that you've opened yourself up to the public in this video.
You will always be the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen!! I’m so happy for all of your success! Love ya girl!
there's no point in gaining the world but losing what really matters.
To me, that is my peace and joy and my soul: what makes me me. My family, my health.
:)
*also, I started watching youtubers because I liked funny videos or bc I liked their personality!*
I watch “influencers” for inspiration around fashion/beauty. Sometimes also for personal stories. But as soon as someone gets too big, commercial, I lose interest. I don’t like to watch travel videos or daily vlogs.
I like your personality and although I have a very different style in makeup, I enjoy your videos a lot!
I'm watching this right at the right time. I did not know who you were and now I LOVE YOU literally. You are not alone. Many of us feel that way. God bless you, keep doing things that make you happy. I absolutely respect this video!!
When you’re ready, share your experience from the relationship and how you were able to get out of it.
1 in 3 women experience abuse in their lifetime. You’re not alone. Use this platform to let others know they’re not alone either and can get out of a toxic relationship.
Talk about the red flags, if you know them. And coping strategies.
Of course, only do this when you feel ready, if ever. It is a very personal story. But once you’re ready to share you’ll know you’ve healed from it.
Stay strong.
Thank you Evelina for talking about this so honestly
Hearing you talking about your experience with your past relationship made me realize that I should start to listen to my friends and get away from my relationship. I love how true you are. People like you are unfortunatly too rare. Your amazing personality is why I subscribed to you years ago =) Stay strong !
this was such a refreshing video to watch. i started my youtube channel a few years ago and fell in love with the whole process. from filming to teaching myself to edit and uploading. but never really stuck with it because now days there is so much pressure to have the BEST video with the perfect background and the best editing. but honestly.. the videos that remind me of old school youtube (like this one, you’re just sitting and talking to the camera. and i LOVE IT) are my favorite to watch! this video actually inspires me to start my channel back up again because it is something that genuinely is so fun for me. i’m just not going to let myself stress about it! thank you. i’m sorry you’ve been feeling the way you’ve been feeling, but just know you’ve inspired at least one person to get back into something they were once passionate about. ❤️ always