I'm enjoying watching your journey after 50. I'm in my sixties and got laid off from my job of nine and a half years a few years ago. I started a resale business that got saturated so I closed it down. Now I am resurrecting a skill that I learned when I was nine and am working on figuring out how to monetize that. Thank you for your input and frankness.

@michellejozina

15 күн бұрын

Ohh, that is exciting! So many “old school” skills are coming back again. You can definitely teach it! Wishing you all the best! 😊🥰

I subscribed to support middle aged (I’m older, but still) women in the content creator economy.

@michellejozina

Ай бұрын

Thanks Joanne! Much appreciated! ❤️

@susanbethmorris

27 күн бұрын

Same!!

As an active 76 yo I am inspired to not give up on creativity and it's value. And, maybe making a little money from my art. So I hope you stay around for awhile because I know I am not the only one who loves the little nudge, and great inspiration you give, to keep going.

I started a KZread channel in 2020, today I have 1050 lovely subscribers but very low watch time. I don't understand KZread algorithm and why my channel does not do as well as others. I enjoy sharing my art and have put a lot of time over 300 videos. Maxine

Hi Michelle! Another new subscriber here 😊 So inspired by your videos, esp. those encouraging women in their 50s. Like you, I was turning 50 when I started to think about my creative side. Then COVID came and I lost my dear friend in late March 2020. To ease the pain of that loss, I drew a pencil portrait of her smiling face from her fb photo. That’s how I wanted to remember her. It took me awhile because I was crying while drawing. This encouraged me to draw some more portraits. It inspired me to explore another medium. It was also good for my soul, my mental health during the pandemic. Thanks for sharing your story and giving hope to women like me to find a renewed purpose in life. And maybe earn from my art, too, when I find the courage to share my artwork online. I’ll be watching all of your other videos so I can learn from your experience. More power to your channel. God bless you ❤

"Inspired" I agree with everything you said! I have been posting consistently on my beauty channel; however, I'm still at just 447 subscribers after 8 months. I try my best to interact with my community but it's hard to get anyone to interact. I am a little older than you being 59 years old. There's not many of us older ladies on here. I've wanted to quit so many times but keep on pushing through. I'm feeling defeated right now and so badly want to quit but I'm trying my best not to. I put a lot of time, effort and hard work into my whole schedule of creating content. It's hard to continue when you receive no payoff. Your channel is doing great I'm sure you'll be monetized in no time!❤

@michellejozina

Ай бұрын

I’m right there with you Kim and can totally relate! My advice is to always be researching and learning how to make your videos 1% better every time and eventually people will find you. Remember your why and keep going! You can do it! Good luck and thanks for the support! ❤️

@SeniorSparkle

Ай бұрын

We are the same age Kim. This is actually my second channel. My first channel is about technology for teachers. I decided to create this new channel because the other one is too much like work. Figured this new channel about retirement would be a bit more fun. Thank you Michelle and Kim for reminding me that this is a slow game and although I am hearing nothing but crickets on my week old channel I should continue. Thankful to youtube for showing me this video (YT knew I was getting disillusioned and they needed to adjust my expectations) Love the thought about documenting my legacy. Thinking about that at least it is not all for nothing. Maybe one day my grandkids or great grand kids will enjoy seeing what their grandma was doing at 59. Loved your video Michelle and editing style. You are doing great! Keep up the great work Kim and Michelle. Looking forward to your video revealing your 100k Play Button!

@michellejozina

Ай бұрын

So glad you found this and you will keep on going. I still feel like it’s crickets some days, lol. Good luck with your new channel and enjoy the journey. ❤️

@SeniorSparkle

Ай бұрын

@michellejozina I think we all feel that...even the 100k subs channels, when they are used to posting a video and getting 50k views in a day, then next video only gets 10k in a day they feel like that's a flop. I try to remind myself that no where else have I consistently spoken to the number of people who have viewed my videos. You are doing great...just don't give up. You are guaranteed to fail if you give up.

@renaem5275

17 күн бұрын

I’m 57 and don’t consider myself old or really anyone old. My aunt lives alone in manhattan and she’s now 88 and goes to Elton John concerts with her boyfriend and takes the subway lolol. I really believe because she lives in the city it kept her young all these years. She noticed my interest in art when I was about 4 and immediately brought me to her apartment where I first learned about all the artists work in the Whitney, MOMA, the Drawing Center in SoHo at a very young age which resulted in me earning 2 art degrees-one where I graduated at 50. The 20 something students never saw me as old, they would want to hang out and I did limit myself because it was me who saw the age difference. I guess my point is do what you want. You have so much to offer with your beauty channel regardless of what year you were born. Life it short. We gotta live it ❤ I’m going to follow your channel now 😊and thank you so much for the insight…I’m thinking of starting a channel myself and I’m so inspired by all of you 😍😍😍😍😍

Your honest list of pros and cons is really refreshing after watching countless hours of how-to for my new channel. As a 50-something woman embarking on the YT journey, it's inspiring to hear your story. Thanks so much for this video! And yes, the editing takes soooo much time, that's what I'd outsource too 🙃

@michellejozina

26 күн бұрын

Thanks, Glad it helped! Good luck with your channel! 😊👏🏻

I do the same thing. the biggest procrastinator ever. I get overwhelmed very easily and if I don't understand something I usually will not do it for a long while. for instance, I have paid for a full year of online classes to improve my art skills. the catch is they are teaching me to paint in oils and I'm an acrylic painter so the unknown has stopped me in my tracks. I'm just now after 12 months getting up the courage to make mistakes and learn by doing. I'm not sure why I do this, but I know I have this issue. lol, I'm grateful for your videos that help inspire me.

@michellejozina

17 күн бұрын

I have bought many course that I have not finished! Haha! 😆 good luck to you! ❤️

You are so right about it taking time. Sometimes I doubted if I wanted to do this. Spending hours and getting so little views. Right when my doubt was getting stronger, I made that videos. They always say it takes just one video. I went from 1920 subscribers to 5000 like in a week and I got monetized. Guys! all my videos that were stuck at 100, 200 are now at over 1 k. Why were my videos not being pushed out. What I have realized is that it takes one video and then if you have really good quality videos with value, people are going to stay and watch the rest of the videos and follow you. So if you think you are making good videos, just continue. Your tribe will find you. Yes it’s hard work especially in the beginning, but I enjoy doing it. I love videography, so for me it’s a hobby and if I make money then it’s a bonus. Good luck guys 😊

@michellejozina

8 күн бұрын

Yes! That’s exactly right! So excited for you that you are doing well with KZread! 🙌🏻 I also love making content as it is another creative outlet for me and I will keep going as long as I enjoy it. I am glad it took me so long for people to start seeing my content as it gave me time to practice without the pressure of a big audience. I am so glad now to be finding this community! ❤️😊

@fionaslife

7 күн бұрын

When I eventually started my channel, I refused to look at the stats and instead focused on the new skills I am developing and enjoying the process. Of course, I hope my channel grows, but I don't want to be distracted or discouraged.

@FutureFashionDesigners

3 күн бұрын

Really great advice and inspiring, thank you❤

Looks like you got those monetization goals since posting this!! Congratulations

Great video. I have only made a couple of videos and the editing has definitely been one of the reasons I've not done more. I am also still trying to be less critical of my videos. As is usually the case, we are much harder on ourselves than others are.

@michellejozina

Күн бұрын

When I first started I tried to make everything so perfect and cut out every wrong word or um and said every line until it sounded right. I made it so hard on myself but you are afraid people will think you are terrible and click away. I realized that no one was really watching in the beginning and also to let it be more natural and less edited. It is definitely getting easier and more enjoyable but there is a learning curve for sure. 🥰

I just started my channel just over a week ago. I’m 34, and I’m having women like yourself are super inspiring to look up to. This advice was really helpful. It’s a ton of work, but I’ve learned a lot in the creative realm and discovered I love it! But I am discouraged, it’s hard gaining subscribers and it’s a lot of work for no one to watch your stuff - so thank you for making this video ❤

@michellejozina

18 күн бұрын

Congratulations on starting, that’s the hardest step! 🤩 Lol. Now you just have to keep going and believe that one day it will all be worth it. The key is to just be yourself and enjoy the process. Good luck to you! ❤️

@BriLexandra

18 күн бұрын

@@michellejozina love this, thank you so much. I’m excited I found your channel 💕

@Milly_in_denmark

9 күн бұрын

Good luck. Your content looks so promising 😊

Inspired - listened to the end …. I appreciate the real talk also ! Thank you for sharing your true experience. So glad I’m not the only one … it is a lonely road especially when no one around (friends or family) support you. ~Michele from Myrtle Beach 🏖️

@michellejozina

Ай бұрын

Yes, it can be a lonely road for sure. I don’t talk about my KZread channel much with friends or family because I don’t want to make them feel they have to watch something that they aren’t interested in. I truly want the people that find my videos to be the ones that need them or find them helpful in someway. Your community will find you. Keep going, you’ve got this! ❤️

So many valuable insights on pros and cons. Thanks for sharing all this Michelle! ❤️

Inspired, liked and subscribed after watching 2 videos this morning from a very hot South of France. 🥖🇫🇷 Now i'm off to check out Canva so thanks for that tip too.

Hi from Costa Rica! 🦥 Your videos just started coming up in my home page and I’m enjoying them very much, thanks for sharing your thoughts & advice of starting on KZread, I personally love that you leave in all the ums and ahs, it feels much more realistic and relatable. I also love the slower pace to the video and that there aren’t a million cuts and zooms and other things. It feels more peaceful and relaxed than the majority of videos nowadays. 😌 We just started making videos last year and the editing is exhausting so I will follow your example of simplifying the process and not over editing every little thing. Thanks for that! Looking forward to seeing more of your content 👏🏻 and congrats on your recent success 🎉

@michellejozina

24 күн бұрын

Thank you for your comment! When you start learning KZread all you hear is to take out every pause and um or people will lose interest. It just didn’t feel natural to me or authentic so I started leaving more in and editing less and just having a conversation. I’m glad it seems to resonate with people. I am a more relaxed personality and this works for me and my channel. I think there is a place for highly edited fast paced video but not on my channel, lol. Let me know how the simplifying goes! God luck! ❤️

Yeah !! 50s to the power !!!

Oh wow you’ve about doubled your subscriber count in 2 weeks, since this video came out. Guess it resonated with a lot of us! You’re well on your way to becoming monetized if you aren’t already. Congrats 🎉

@michellejozina

26 күн бұрын

Isn’t it crazy! My latest video has really resonated with so many women and I’m soooooo excited! 😊 just waiting for the official notification that I’m monetized! Woohoo!🎉 thanks for being here! ❤️

🎉your people, right here! 😊

@michellejozina

13 күн бұрын

🙋🏼‍♀️❤️

Hello Michelle great video, I think what you said about leaving videos behind so family members can watch when we are not here any more is my reason for creatinng KZread videos these days. I had the privilege of earning money here on KZread and it's not one of my goals any more. If you don't mind a little advice when ever you do start earning revenue from your videos do not rely solely on that income because it really not stable and changes at the blink of an eye. Have a great day Oh and I love your simple edits that's another method I will be using because I hate spending so much time editing one video

@michellejozina

11 күн бұрын

Thanks for your comment Robert. I definitely don’t plan I relying on KZread income, lol. Hopefully I will have 4-5 streams of income and that will be just one. I think too many creators get burned out with the pressure to put out content when it’s their “full time job” and their only income. I never want to be in that position. 😊

I appreciate the realness of this video

@michellejozina

Ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. ❤️ KZread is fun but is not all sunshine and rainbows for sure! 😊

@PayoffPathways

Ай бұрын

@@michellejozina just starting off and every KZreadr talking on the process is giving too good to be true vibes. Your video keeps it straight to the point you can work on the videos for a year and still not be at a million subscribers and monetized. Keep going can’t wait to see you take off! 💜👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@MindReaderAudios

Ай бұрын

Me too @TheLatinaJourney… I can relate to everything Michelle is sharing also.

@michellejozina

Ай бұрын

I love to keep it real! Lol Thanks for the encouragement! I wish you all the best as well. 🤩

You are very good at communicating ❤

Totally inspired❤

I’m considering doing kind of what you are doing. Well done on taking the plunge!

@michellejozina

25 күн бұрын

You should go for it! 🤗❤️

Thank you for this! I especially was touched by the thought of making videos for generations to come 🙏💙

I get so overwhelmed thinking about starting a channel. I think I need to know all the things and get all the things. I am also a caregiver for my 88 year old mom and 4 dogs, one of which is a senior and very sick. I wonder if I'll have time to learn all this. Then the worries about the fact that I'm 67 now and realistically, how much time do I have left, you know? I'm thinking maybe I'll just start a channel for friends and family, maybe fans of my work, to share tips and such. That sort of takes the pressure off. Where do I want to be in 5 years? 10 years? Well, 77 years old, I doubt I'll be wanting to put in all the work to do a channel. I really don't know. Thanks for giving me stuff to consider.

@michellejozina

27 күн бұрын

You should definitely just start making videos for friends and family. It’s a good place to start and you can learn as you go. If anything in 10 years you will have lots of memories preserved to look back on. Many people love to just follow the lives of everyday people because they can relate. You can do this! Good luck and thanks for watching! ❤️

@TjVoelkerArt

27 күн бұрын

@@michellejozina Thanks so much for the encouragement. I'm gonna do that. That takes the pressure off. Best wishes for a successful channel!

Inspired!

Totally inspired. I started with your video about becoming an artist at 50. You have had a similar background to me so it inspired me to continue watching. I watched all of it when I was feeling really disheartened. It helped inspire me again. I then had your video come up to say that you reached your goal of monetisation (quicker than you hoped). Woo hoo, well done. I then began watching some of your others. They’re very inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

@videohcreator

21 күн бұрын

I was starting to be music producer when I was 16 now I'm 30, it will be a long journey for becoming great artist, what do you think?

All so true! Starting my channel made me see youtube content creators in a whole new way. Appreciating the hours and hours and days and days just to edit one video! And then there's the algorithm! KZread put this video in my feed and I'm so glad to subscribe! And think of all the content we don't see because the algorithm doesn't show us. Btw my "other job" is being an exhibiting artist and educator...you are doing great! ❤

@michellejozina

25 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! So glad you are here! 😊

❤ love your videos….. 😊

Just started a channel with my 2 sisters this week. We’ve only posted shorts for now to test the waters, but we are working on long form videos. Not looking forward to the editing part lol. Keep at it! I’m Sure you will get monetized soon! Keep at it!

@michellejozina

Ай бұрын

That’s awesome! I’m so excited for you! That sounds like a great channel! Try using CapCut to edit your videos if you haven’t yet. I started out using iMovie and it was decent but now I’m using the free version of CapCut much more. ❤️

@tyham1996

24 күн бұрын

How do you get monetized on KZread?

Thanks for sharing, I don't think it will be too long before you get monitzed. You just need a bigger library of content. Keep going. New subscriber here.

@michellejozina

Ай бұрын

Awww, thanks so much for your kind comment! I appreciate your support! 😊

Thank you from South Australia...aged 55 and gwtting into my art again..👌😘💜👍🌹

@michellejozina

25 күн бұрын

❤️🙌🏻🎉

You can answer the questions you would want to know about your grandparents. Thanks for sharing.

@michellejozina

Ай бұрын

Oh, I love this! That is a great way to think about it. I would want I know their passions and what brings them joy and know they love the life they are living. So I guess I can definitely show that in my videos over time. ❤️❤️

That's why I don't edit my videos. I'm sharing information for women over 40 conversationally. I teach, so comfortable talking for a living, lol.

@michellejozina

26 күн бұрын

Smart! Unfortunately I’m not a pro and need to edit out a lot of bloopers! 🤣

Kindred spirit here. 🙋‍♀️I feel like I need to know all the things before starting. I wasn't always that way though. I kind of abandoned my first channel. Starting again has been harder. I don't know why. I just want my videos to be edited well, and it is a pain in the butt. Also, It's just easier to do the thing, than to set up the camera, make sure you have the shot and film all the things.

@michellejozina

Ай бұрын

Hi! 🙋🏼‍♀️ Definitely a kindred spirit! I also abandoned a first channel! Lol it was a great introduction to KZread though so I don’t think it was a waste of time. You are right, it’s soooo much more work to film the thing than just do it but I guess that’s why having your “why” is so important. Something to keep you motivated. Just keep going, one video at a time. You got this! 🤩

Some people only do lives and shorts from those. Because they hate editing.

New subscriber! I’ve always thought about having a KZread channel! Great video! Thank you for sharing! I think you will get monetized!

@michellejozina

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! You can do it too! You just have to start and then one baby step at a time! ❤️

Been on KZread for 4 months and it can be awesome and brutal at the same time

@michellejozina

Ай бұрын

So true! We just have to keep going. Good luck with your channel! 😊

I have been making KZread videos from last year August.... sometimes i wakeup wanting to quit sometimes i wake up very motivated so its just a rollercoaster of emotions i hope by the moment I reach 1 year i would have reached 100 subscribers...its not an easy journey

@michellejozina

Ай бұрын

You are so right that the motivation comes in waves which is why for the last 6 months or so I have only managed one video or so per month. Making KZread videos should be exciting and something that feels good. They don’t have to be perfect because you will learn along the way, about making videos and yourself. Enjoy the process and go at your own pace. Keep up the good work! You’ve got this! ❤️

@Kateoutdoorkenya

Ай бұрын

@@michellejozina thank you so much

How many hours a day or week do you spend please?

@michellejozina

Ай бұрын

That’s a great question! Although I think everyone will be different and I have only been doing one video a month for the last 6-8 months. On a week where I make a video I would say anywhere between 8-12 hours on average to film, edit, graphic, thumbnail and upload to KZread. It also depends how complicated you make things when filming and editing. You will also get faster as you practice and make more videos. I hope that helps. 😊

I'm curious to know how people can reach this number of views and subscriptions in only one year, tbh.

@michellejozina

18 күн бұрын

It blows my mind too! It took one video to go crazy and reach the right audience. I had 880 subs on June 30th and I thought I was doing great then. 😂

New subbie here 👋 we are the same age so that's nice. I have been on KZread for about 12yrs I've had close to about 30 channels now. KZread is the hardest things I have ever done but for some reason I refuse to quit so I am back yet again. Editing for me is the best part but you are right it does take forever. Even after all this time a video still takes me 3days to make! LOL I just deleted two channels I had for about 2yrs I started them in 2021. My main channel I only had 1500 subs after 2.5yrs but I was only 200hrs away to being monetized and I decided to delete them it anyway and start over yet again. Im still in pure shock i did that! lol I have to say for those out there that are struggling DO NOT QUIT just live by the motto you are ONE VIDEO AWAY from SUCCESS and YOU WILL BE FINE! Try NOT TO DELETE YOUR CHANNELS and START OVER. I have these two new channels now about two weeks I have posted videos on both with zero to no views. I have a vlog channel and this channel here which I am trying to discover what my niche will be. The SMI Industry is really hard its like being a starving actor in a sense. I've been doing shopping hauls shop with me's for over 9 yrs but recently have fallen in love with thrifting and hope to attempt vintage DIYs if I get brave enough. But I will say never in my wildest dreams did I know how hard it would be to start over from scratch in 2024. Now I cant even get a view or subbie to save my lfie! LOL It appears I've thrown myself into a depression about it but I am trying desperately to get back on the horse as my friends in this industry say. I solely agree with you though doing youtube is a true test to ones work ethic. You only get back what you put in and with them changing the algorithm all the time that doesn't help either. But I do have a passion for this platform though and I'm trying to keep the faith! Great video I look forward to following your art journey. =)

@michellejozina

26 күн бұрын

I can feel your frustration. Funny enough my first channel was about thrifting and vintage home decor! It was fun but I only had about 450 subs after a year. I consider it my practice channel. It’s where I learned to talk to a camera and edit. I was so awkward and I probably still am! Lol Don’t give up! Especially if you enjoy it. Something will click at some point. This channel is a prime example. I thought it would take me 4-6 more months to get enough engagement but this video suddenly took off and I am so excited! I’m rooting for you sister! ❤️🙌🏻

You got me sub'd, let's grow together ❤🎉

@michellejozina

Ай бұрын

Yayyyy! Let’s do this! ❤️🤩

@SupremeSkeptic

Ай бұрын

I tried and failed several times doing youtube. But... sub for sub is a bad idea...