If you’ve enjoyed this video, please tap that SUBSCRIBE BUTTON ❤ and consider supporting my work by using this link: buymeacoffee.com/beautifullifesage ☕️🫖 I’m grateful you came by!🙏🥰

I would be bored in life if I didn’t try new things. I’m with you on this journey. Trying to monetize this summer.

@beautifullifesageg.3951

Ай бұрын

Exactly! Let’s breathe some new life into KZread as well as our own lives!

@rushingwindmountain

13 күн бұрын

I agree, in my 60's now and my brain is even sharper on learning new things. Love being a content creator.

Since I just started my KZread channel, I am inspired that you keep going and show that you can start something new in your 50s. And I had to laugh when you said that if you were in your 50s, you should have some skills - because you are right! I don't know how often I've heard from older friends that they don't want to learn "life lessons" from people in their 20s. It isn't that younger people don't have things to teach us - they absolutely do - but I get the sentiment. As a GenXer, we have lived through some stuff!

@beautifullifesageg.3951

Ай бұрын

It’s funny that you said that, because both of my kids (21 and almost 19) just said to me last night that I know more about KZread now than they do! Lol. They both want me to “ ouch: them through their channel growth! HA!🤭. Thanks for your kind words. I look forward to seeing your channel growth too! 🙏💕

The mind is a powerful thing and in my 60's is sharper now than ever. First big move was leaving friends and family 350 miles away. That was why I started this channel. Now my community is insisting I work on getting monetized. ☺️

@beautifullifesageg.3951

9 күн бұрын

That must have been a huge adjustment for you. What prompted you to move? As long as you are enjoying what you are doing, monetization will come…if that’s what you want. I like challenges and having something to work for. Being a teacher and neurodivergent, part of my brain really loves data. So trying to monetize fills that need to dive in and analyze!

Hello from a fellow teacher! :) Retired from the CA system about seven years ago and moved to Texas. Now looking for something to fill my days. It's quite hard going from putting out fires every minute of the day (as you're aware we teachers do!) to doing NOTHING. You've given me inspiration. So, for that, I thank you. Be blessed!

@beautifullifesageg.3951

9 күн бұрын

Hi there fellow teacher! I’m in California too. ☀️😎. I feel the way you describe now…on summer break. Although I’ve done this more than 25 times (transitioned from classroom firefighter to complete stillness at times) it still is hard to know what to do with my time. This summer, I gave myself KZread! If you’re not already subscribed, consider doing so. I’m building a lovely community of people within a similar age range who offer so much support. Many of my viewers are also newer content creators newly retired or close to it. You’d be warmly welcomed here!

Jen, loved this video. You are on a roll. Here's a thought: you have been journaling since 5 years old. Consider that you have been scripting since you were 5 years old. That means you have at least 250 videos to start with! 5x50=250. That's only 5 videos for each year since you were 5. Given that you have so much more to share, 250 videos is your base number to produce. Also, you have another content video using the 4 questions at the end. Talk about those 4 questions in a separate video. Your monetization is right around the corner.

@beautifullifesageg.3951

Ай бұрын

As always, you deliver! 😉. That thought has crossed my mind. Every couple of years, I read through my journals to allow myself a “life review” of sorts. It helps me to release the past, reminisce, and see where and how I’ve grown emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. There definitely are some entires that would be wonderful stories to share here. Thank you for the reminder and the helpful idea. 🙏✨

@piperlilythrifts

Ай бұрын

I love this idea @raykusko9365

I started a youtube channel a few years ago--then added a few videos...then let it molder. But I had an idea a couple weeks ago, and have since been writing video ideas. Thank you for posting this, it's such an inspiration! Here's to your next 500 subscribers!

@beautifullifesageg.3951

27 күн бұрын

Thank you! And here’s to your continued success with your new channel! 🥂

Hi Jen! I found your channel by commenting on VidQ channel. I started my channel long time ago but never posted anything. I always thought that it was a young people thing. Therefore, I recommended it to my children as well as to friends’s children. Last April after recommending it again to a young person I stopped and asked myself why I don’t do it. Well, without a few days I uploaded my first video. Now I have around 50 videos and 25 subscribers. I loved your video. I really appreciate the 4 questions you mentioned. Thank you! 🙏

@beautifullifesageg.3951

15 күн бұрын

My pleasure! I'm going to check out your channel too!

@gulshanmcauliffe

15 күн бұрын

@@beautifullifesageg.3951 Thank you! 🙏 I have mostly shorts on my channel now. However, I am planning to start unloading long form videos later this summer.

👍 Another great video, thanks Jen! Im so happy to be part of your community.

@beautifullifesageg.3951

Ай бұрын

You are so welcome!🤗

Here's to following your own path, Jen! You are rocking it! Starting the next half of your life with flair and heart! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

@beautifullifesageg.3951

Ай бұрын

Flair and heart…LOVE IT! Thanks as always for being here. ✨✨✨

Greetings from Finland. I'm also 50+ and I'm going through a phase where my youngest lives at home anymore. I now work occasionally and enjoy my increasing free time. I'll be happy to follow you. Be well!

@beautifullifesageg.3951

Ай бұрын

Welcome Annica! I’m happy to have you here. What’s your favorite thing about where you live? I know so little about Finland. 💕✨

@Annica00

Ай бұрын

@@beautifullifesageg.3951 Nature is the best in Finland. Four wonderful seasons. Our family has a big house and a big yard by the forest and the river. And, of course, a wooden sauna outside and a hut.

So sorry about your mom. My Mom in law lived with us for 5 years. Taught MS history. Yes we can engage others. My content deals with disability. Still can’t edit yet, but enjoying the process.

@beautifullifesageg.3951

19 күн бұрын

Thank you for your kind words.✨🙏. Everything with KZread gets easier as you go. Focus on improving 1% with each video! 💕

I feel those retirement goals so much. I’m in my 40s and neurodivergent and I don’t see me slowing down post retirement. I’m writing my first novel this summer and see myself writing, streaming on Twitch, paddle boarding, and continuing my karate journey (I’m currently a purple belt). I have a zest for life that’s always existed and I look forward to seeing what my brain will want me to continue to explore!

@beautifullifesageg.3951

Ай бұрын

Oh my! You are a busy human! In what genre will you write your novel? I have so many ideas running through my brain 🧠 for things I want to do…but they get all jumbled and containing them in a plan feels impossible! lol. 😆

@MysticAloeFN

Ай бұрын

@@beautifullifesageg.3951 I'm writing a cozy murder mystery. I wrote a novel in 2011, but I pantsed the whole thing without a plan and it was awful. This time I'm playing around with outlines and trying to find what works for me. I'm planning on doing some writing sprints on my twitch channel and making content about the process on my KZread channel to hold myself more accountable. There's a lot of great channels made by neurodivergent writers talking about their process.

@annelivingstonart

Ай бұрын

Fellow ADHDer here and same here: there won't be a lot of slowing down post retirement 😀 ... What will you stream on Twitch? I am intrigued!

@MysticAloeFN

Ай бұрын

@@annelivingstonart I'm alreading streaming over there. I currently stream my Fortnite games and do free tarot readings while I play. But I'm also going to start doing writing sprints since I'm starting my novel in July.

You sound exactly like me! I was 50 and woke up one day and thought "I think I'll make a KZread channel". 😂 I had no idea I would enjoy it so much! It is a great creative outlet, I'm constantly learning new skills and, as an introvert, it gives me a manageable connection to other people. If you've been thinking about starting a channel, do it, just have a go!

@beautifullifesageg.3951

Ай бұрын

Sage advice, my friend ✨💕🙏

@AthomewithKaren

Ай бұрын

@@beautifullifesageg.3951 thank you, Grasshopper! 🤣

@beautifullifesageg.3951

Ай бұрын

I was momentarily lost... knowing why you replied with grasshopper 🦗.🤔 A quick Google search cleared that all up! I like the way you think! 💕

@AthomewithKaren

Ай бұрын

@@beautifullifesageg.3951 hahaha I wondered if you'd understand! I felt all wise-buddhist when you said "sage advice". It made sense in my brain! Honest! 🤣🤣

To everyone -start when you can. Try again if that how it works out. You learn by doing it. And everyone has some information to share

@beautifullifesageg.3951

Ай бұрын

This is very wise advice! 💕✨. Thanks for dropping by to share. 🙏

@rushingwindmountain

13 күн бұрын

Totally agree❤

I always resonate so strongly with your videos Jen. I love the part about being introvert. I can relate on all the levels. I also feel the same way about Our KZread channels being a lot like our journals. Thank you for another great video, my friend. I’m glad to be in this with you. Let’s keep going together.

@beautifullifesageg.3951

Ай бұрын

As always, so happy to have you here! I’m comforted knowing that I’m finding so many like-minded people. I’m enjoying these interactions so much! 💕✨🙏

Hi Jen! It is so nice to see a fellow Educator with a growing youtube channel as well. I love it! Thank you for sharing this video. Job very well done my friend! I am now subscribed so I get to catch more of your content. Yay for me!!!

@beautifullifesageg.3951

9 күн бұрын

Oh wow! Thanks and welcome to the community! If you pop into comments you’re likely to connect with some very lovely people! I hope to see you here again soon!

You're doing great, Jen! I'm excited to be a part of your community. Keep inspiring! ❤

@beautifullifesageg.3951

Ай бұрын

So nice! I appreciate you! 💕

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing and remember you have the #AbilityToBeAwesome! Subscribed 🥰

@beautifullifesageg.3951

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!✨✨

Thank you for sharing your story Great video! I will be turning 43 and just started a KZread channel. Thought about it for a couple years, I didn't think I could, but I did! And I'm sooo happy I did! We have nothing to lose. It's fun ,exciting, my kids are involved, and I'm learning new skills like editing and video production. Thanks for the encouragement.

@beautifullifesageg.3951

Ай бұрын

It’s my pleasure! I love that you decided to dive in>. And what a great way to document your family’s journey together! I subscribed! 💕✨

@TheFamilyOdyssey

Ай бұрын

@@beautifullifesageg.3951 Thank you so much! We have so much in store. Lets go on this ride together!💖

@TheFamilyOdyssey

Ай бұрын

@@beautifullifesageg.3951 Thank you so much, I'm so grateful! Let's go on this ride!!

Also introvert here! I have also journalled since childhood. Really enjoyed this one 😊

@beautifullifesageg.3951

Ай бұрын

Hi fellow introvert! Oohhh….another journalist! Deep thinkers bring me joy! Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed the video. I think I’m going to be telling more stories of my life in engaging ways going forward. ✨✨💕🤗

You are so close to 500 subs! Congratulations. One of my closest friends followed my old channel many years ago. YT is my only creative outlet and it sure is a nice change from my desk job!👍👍👍👍

@beautifullifesageg.3951

Ай бұрын

Thanks for letting me know you watched and enjoyed! Yes..KZread is nice for me because I enjoy things that I can do at my pace and in my own comfort zone. I understand that sentiment. 👍✨🤗

Hey Jen, my wife has an idea for you. With your teaching background, develop some Tutoring Lessons. Take some of your existing curriculums and create a series of videos on ... The Revolutionary War, Algebra, The Cold War, Current Events, Hig& School Biology, . . Well. You get the idea.😊

@beautifullifesageg.3951

27 күн бұрын

Thanks! That might be a good idea for a second channel at some point! Tell your lovely wife THANKS!🙏✨.

I came back to say congratulations on blowing by 500 subscribers! 🎉🙌🏼🚀 Thank you for inspiring us all! 💗😊

@beautifullifesageg.3951

22 күн бұрын

Gwen..this is such a sweet comment. Thank you! I’m working on a new video currently and decided to do LIVE streaming more regularly as I get my groove in the KZread space. I’m happy that you’ll be a part of it!

@resetyourlifewithgwen

22 күн бұрын

@@beautifullifesageg.3951 You did a fantastic job on your last LIVE stream! I enjoyed getting to know you and others as well. I'm happy to be a part of your community! 💖

Another lovely video. You absolutely radiate warmth 💛 Thank you!

@beautifullifesageg.3951

Ай бұрын

That is such a sweet comment…gave me goosebumps! 🤗✨✨🙏. Thank you so much Jo. 💕

Jen, I really appreciate your sharing your story. Your authenticity shines through and you’re very encouraging. I love seeing our generation of women step out and share our experiences and learn new things. I love learning as well. I’m a new subscriber and look forward to watching your channel grow. When you reach your goal by your birthday you’ll have double to celebrate! 🎉 All the best to you! I’ll say a prayer for you! 🙏🏼

@beautifullifesageg.3951

Ай бұрын

Your kindness got all the way to my heart and brought tears to my eyes! Thank you for being here and your support! 🙏💕✨

@resetyourlifewithgwen

Ай бұрын

@@beautifullifesageg.3951 💖

Good for you! I did same left YT channel for years. I like your excellent advice. You don't need to know before starting.

@beautifullifesageg.3951

22 күн бұрын

Thank you Susan! I’m glad my thoughts resonated with you in some way!

Thank you for the encouragement !! 😊

@beautifullifesageg.3951

Ай бұрын

Any time!

Congrats for all the great changes, Jen! I think that we all love to hear more and more life stories from people as we age because the life stories connect us. Nostalgia is so great for community building! I hope your channel grows by leaps and bounds this year and beyond. It’s a pleasure to be part of your online community! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@beautifullifesageg.3951

Ай бұрын

And I’m so glad you’re here, Jennifer! I agree about the life stories and connection. I think that’s why with my students, I’ve had success in creating community within the classroom. I share life stories with them, and I give them space to do the same. ✨✨

Loved this video! We are really getting to know you ❤! Thanks for this conversation with a youtuber friend 😊

@beautifullifesageg.3951

Ай бұрын

It my pleasure! 🤗✨

Great video, Jen. Just started my own challenge last week. I loved the story of your first video. Ive had video ideas pop into my head fully formed like that and it's wonderful as theybpretty much write themselves. Rooting for yiu to makenit to monetization by your birthday!🎉

@beautifullifesageg.3951

Ай бұрын

Thank you Tina! Happy to have you here! I hopped over to your channel to watch your Monetization video and am cheering you on too! Subscribed! ✨💯

@TinaHBeautifulJourney

Ай бұрын

@@beautifullifesageg.3951 Thank you!

Hi Jen You are doing great Keep rolling ❤

@beautifullifesageg.3951

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!👍✨

I am so glad that I found your channel and your wonderfully supportive community! I have already subscribed to you and some of your other supporters! I have many to seek out! I think I am a 'baby boomer'! I started my KZread channel 2 years ago and hadn't thought about monetization until recently. I now want to get monetized so I can afford to buy more art supplies to enable me to continue doing what I love doing! 🥰

@beautifullifesageg.3951

19 күн бұрын

Wonderful! That’s a great goal in mind! There will never be too many artists in this world. I am going to my favorite annual art festival on the coast in a couple weeks! I’ll take some video there to share.✨💕

@SimoneWhippArtist

19 күн бұрын

@@beautifullifesageg.3951 ☺🎨

👍Wow great video !!!!

@beautifullifesageg.3951

Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Lovely video as always ❤ always feels like I'm chatting to a friend.

@beautifullifesageg.3951

Ай бұрын

That’s the goal! Like modern day pen-pals! So happy you feel at home here.✨💕

Thanks for sharing! Can relate to all of these!❤

@beautifullifesageg.3951

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I’m so glad you connected with my stories! 💕✨

Hi Jen! You know I was hesitant in jumping on this trend, but I think you just convinced me how much this could not only help my channel grow but also help me personally. I have so many things in common with you, introvert, journaling since a young age, (actually working on my first book), a 50+ year old with a KZread channel. You keep me going when every other day I am done. It’s been a long three years in with little growth but you inspire me to keep going!

@beautifullifesageg.3951

Ай бұрын

Sending you a big warm hug and support!🤗💕 I have some thoughts on how to jumpstart your channel. I want you to enjoy the success you deserve. 🙏😊

@raykusko9365

27 күн бұрын

Hi Joann, I just looked at your channel. You have some good content. In looking over your playlists, you have a big hole in your content creation. Your page description notes that you are an autism family. Even in this day and age, there are many people who have little knowledge of autism. I know that you could help a lot of people and other families by creating content that addresses the joys and challenges of living and caring for autistic family members. Do consider at least a playlist of videos that reflect how you and your family have managed this condition with your love, patience, and knowledge.

@joannsalas

27 күн бұрын

@@raykusko9365Hi Ray, yes I have a whole playlist on our autism life. I’ve been sharing our son’s journey and our experiences for a few years now.

@joannsalas

26 күн бұрын

@@raykusko9365 Hi Ray! Thank you. I have an entire playlist for my Autism content. I've been sharing our autism life for quite some time. There is definitely a great deal of content ideas for autism! Thank you for your suggestion.

@raykusko9365

25 күн бұрын

@@joannsalas Gee Joann, I'm sorry I didn't see it. Continue with your excellent content.

Love your videos! I want to quit my KZread channel everyday, but you always inspire me to keep going.❤

@beautifullifesageg.3951

Ай бұрын

Please don't quit! I'd like to help if you want.💕. When you're ready, reach out to my provided email address, so we can chat in more specifics. 🙏

@GlitterandSparklebyKim

Ай бұрын

@@beautifullifesageg.3951 Thank you so much for offering your help. I may take you up on that sometime. I can't seem to get any views for my videos. I was getting pretty regular views then suddenly, they stopped.

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@beautifullifesageg.3951

Ай бұрын

Yay! Thanks for letting me know you made it til the end! 💕🙏

An interesting thing...I'm a teacher as well. :-) Congrats on making it to over 500 subscribers!! Halfway there! :-)

@beautifullifesageg.3951

27 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😃. What do you teach?

@NickandNeoshea

27 күн бұрын

@@beautifullifesageg.3951 I taught 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 6th grade! 😊 My favorite is 2nd. I taught it for ten years.

@beautifullifesageg.3951

27 күн бұрын

@@NickandNeoshea that’s my grade! Been in 2nd since 2011. Prior to that I taught kindergarten, 1st, 3rd and 4th both separately and as a split. 2nd is my favorite as well. 💕

@NickandNeoshea

27 күн бұрын

@@beautifullifesageg.3951 That’s awesome! Second just has its sweet spot! 😊

New Subscriber. Congratulations on your channel. I have started my channel, just haven’t posted a video yet. I’m still super nervous.

@beautifullifesageg.3951

19 күн бұрын

welcome! I’m so glad you’re here! It’s okay to be nervous. Your first few videos will feel weird and you likely won’t like them. But make them anyway and post them anyway. Because then you’ll have a forever record of your progress and something to be proud of!

Great video!! ❤️

@beautifullifesageg.3951

27 күн бұрын

Glad you liked it!! 🤩

I know you'll know this from your training.. we are in generativity vs. stagnation according to Erikson. If I could subscribe again I would!

@beautifullifesageg.3951

Ай бұрын

Yes…Erickson! I rather like being in this stage. 💕✨

Hi! We met tonight at Tuber Chat. I saw this video first when I came to your channel and I really like it! My goal is to reach 1k subs and 3k watch hours by the end of the year. I have a very long way to go. I look forward to watching more of your content.

@beautifullifesageg.3951

13 күн бұрын

@@LewisAcreFarm thanks for being here and for the kind words! I’ve got you on my watch list for this evening so will run a playlist of yours as I’m getting ready for bed. I’m so glad we connected and you’ll be sure to see me in your comment section! I’m glad the video was helpful to you! I hope you have time to enjoy some others too! Have a great night! ✨Jen.

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@beautifullifesageg.3951

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching til the end, Ellen! ✨🙏.

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@beautifullifesageg.3951

Ай бұрын

Yay!