I'm so discouraged. I get 9 hateful comments out of every 10 each day, it's become exhausting. Here I am, creating content to help people, spending my time for free, spending my own money, not making a penny and people are just so utterly mean and nasty. I get called names on a regular basis and some things that I can't even say aloud. Is it just me? I know to block and hide user from channel and all of that but when you look at your comments and truly, I just counted, every single comment between today and yesterday except 1 was over-the-top hateful ---it really makes me feel like giving up.

I recently started my own YT journey. My videos are a bit cringy. I know I'll get better and feel more comfortable in front of the camera. I'm having fun and learning every day. This Broken, Beautiful Life - YouTube

After over 1 year of consistent weekly uploads, I've reached 1,000 subscribers. I just want to thank @Alexa Saarenoja for starting this group when she did. I was lucky enough to find her channel way back before she was monetized and was inspired to take the plunge into YouTube because of something she said. I believe that with persistence and patience, it is possible to grow your channel and find your audience. Although I am on the slow growth path, I'm building my channel in a way that feels authentic to me. Thank you--especially to the people who were with me in that first cohort of this group. So many of you were instrumental at that time. You shared your perspective and expertise and you helped me to have the audacity to think I could do this. I will always be grateful for that. 💚

I wasn’t planning to open any new 1:1 spots this month —but one client needed to pause after an accident,and it felt right to open that space for whoever’s meant to step in next. If you’ve been feeling that pull to go all in on your YouTube channel —not just posting videos, but building real momentum, clarity, and income —this might be your sign. My 1:1 mentorship is for creators who already have some experience posting,but want to finally see consistent growth,refine their message,and build a channel that actually supports the life they want to live. We go deep — strategy, storytelling, mindset, monetization —and we build the system that fits you. If something about this timing feels aligned,you can apply here:👉 [Apply Now link] -Alexa P.S. The client who had to pause is doing okay and recovering well — just in case you were wondering. 💛 Feel free to send her some love.

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