To the few and faithful on here that always take the time to reply to my post… 1. I appreciate you! 2. Is this video and thumbnail showing progression from the last 2 or 3. 3. I feel like I hit a grove but I have felt like that in the past and the numbers didn’t follow suit. All feedback and critic welcome.

I have shared this series from the first video and I’ve reached the final video and feel that in the series alone I have grown tremendously. While I have much improvement to continue making I appreciate everyone who critiqued and offer feedback! Taking time to view and respond with genuine wishes for my growth is what makes this community amazing! I continue to request your critic and feedback for the video posted below.

I recently came across the 20th Anniversary Culture & Trends Report for 2025 that YouTube created and after reading it — and doing some research into some of the terms it used — I thought I would share some of my key takeaways with you. You see, in today’s content landscape, research continues to show that the most successful creators aren’t the ones with the fanciest equipment or the slickest intros. Instead, they’re the ones who listen. Really listen! In fact, there is one line that said, “Creators and their audiences create and consume content in conversation with one another, forming a kind of cultural symbiosis that shapes what’s seen and shared on the platform.” That line, I think, points to what I think is one of the key insights that every creator should take to heart: “YouTube is no longer just a platform — it’s a collaboration between creators and their communities.” And if we embrace that mindset, it changes everything. 🔄 THE FEEDBACK LOOP: HOW LISTENING BECOMES GROWTH In the report, I came across a phrase I hadn’t heard before. It called the relationship between creators and viewers a kind of “cultural symbiosis.” That sounds fancy, but the meaning is simple: the audience and the creator grow the content together. And the ones who are doing this well? They’re thriving! Now to be clear, this isn’t about checking your comments just to be polite — it’s about seeing those comments as the lifeline to your channel. It’s about finding new ideas, testing reactions, and connecting with the people that are connecting with you. 🔍 REAL EXAMPLE: HOW ASMR WAS CREATED BY THE AUDIENCE Have you ever heard of ASMR? It stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. Basically, it's a category of calming, sensory-based videos that help people relax — often using whispering, tapping, or soft sounds. But here’s what I thought was the cool part-- it wasn’t a planned genre! Instead, the report talked about how the audience noticed that certain videos gave them a tingling or relaxing feeling. They commented about it, shared those videos, and over time, creators picked up on it and built an entire genre around what the audience was feeling. The report makes it clear — some of the most powerful formats didn’t start with creators; they started with viewers.

Wow, I'm so grateful!!! Lots of hard work, lots of help from all of you and Alexa and I've hit 500 subs in the first month!! My watch hours are lacking but one thing at a time!... Thank you everyone for your continued support and help with this process. 🥰

I hear my presentation and camera presence is good and my information is helpful and very relatable and applicable but my growth is stagnant at best.