"Don't focus on making it look like something, focus on making it FEEL like something"...love that! I'm definitely going to keep that with me. Also like the idea of keeping the camera rolling while not trying to intentionally film.
One of the unexpected side effects of this performative culture we have created… is the demand for authenticity. People are sick of the fake-ness. And I actually believe we are NOW ready for real-ness. Thank you for starting this conversation 👐🏻
You are extremely authentic and that’s why you are one of my handful of women that I follow. I’m intentional about who I watch and the content that I take in. I’ve watched you since 2018 and you have grown and continue to grow! I’m not a content creator but I’ve learned a lot about business in general from you. Thank you🙏🏽
Thank you for addressing the feelings of "I don't have a story to tell" or just feeling too ordinary. That has what has held me back a lot from starting my YT channel. Knowing that I can tell that voice to stop saying that really motivates me now. I appreciate you!
You're so welcome Heather. This thought holds a lot of people back, but it shouldn't. There are more people out there that will relate to you than you know. Get started and watch your community come together over time. You got this!
Thank you for validating authenticity! It’s so popular to try to keep up with all of the ever quickly changing trends and influencers! Thanks for showing us it’s ok to just be you and the right people will find us❤
Erin you probably won’t notice this comment but thank you so much for stating that you don’t have to have a “rags to riches” type of story for your story to be special. I appreciate your content being so authentic while also being visually appealing. God bless you!
That's such a creative idea to just let the camera roll while you're naturally moving about your house! I'm definitely going to try that, and not even for the sake of getting B-roll per se, but just to really immerse myself in accepting the imperfections and the authenticity!! Love you too girl🤎🤎
I LOVE the point about not feeling like you have a story worth telling because it's not a "rags to riches" story, and I believe any story that is TRUE is a story worth telling. Whatever is true about you is what makes you authentic, so as long as you stand for something, you have something to share through the lens that is your real life.
You are one of few people that make me stop everything I'm doing when the notification bell goes off. So inspirational. Fellow School of C Alum 💙 #YouKnow Thanks for all of the gems
This really really spoke to me as someone who is trying to get into posting content again as a deeply authentic creator. Authenticity within content creation isn’t just refreshing but it uplifts others so much. I just came across your channel last week and I’m lovingggg your content. Thank you for this💜
Finding your own groove and focus on what brings you happiness. Personally I try my best to come as I am and not who I want ppl to like. I like me and my hope is other ppl appreciate me for all of me flaws and all!
Completely agree that people are craving more authenticity these days on social media! Being okay with where you are in life and showing up as your true self is the key to attracting your true audience! Thank you for the great advice Erin! 🙏🏻💞✨
I love your content. So informative and straight to the point. I also love this set up. Super cozy and feel like l’m just chilling talking to my sister. Lol.
I love this video … really one of the things I needed to hear to start my business. I have been following you for some times now and really enjoy watching your videos and your uniqueness. Furthermore, I love your beautiful dynamic with your husband 😉 Continue the great work Erin 🙌🏾
I love having new videos to watch on this channel! And this scenery change is so calming ☺️ I found it interested that I had a video trending for “non aesthetic person” that showed me that people are truly out here searching for relatability on social media. I love that mindset shift y’all had as well! You’re the only person I can sit and listen to for as long as you’re talking lol
There’s a big need to ACCEPT why the way you are to be authentic and own those parts of yourself, it takes practice for sure but the more you can accept yourself for who you truly are and why you are the way you are … the more authentic and attractive you become because it lights others hearts on fire 🔥
When I see those videos where everybody’s house is immaculate and quiet, I’m like how Sway?!?! They must not have children or a husband because I be struggling. I’ve come to the realization I’mma just have to show up how I show up because if I wait for my house to be pristine or my children to be quiet, there’s no way I’ll be consistent with these videos. These videos are always right on time. Like you really be in my head.
OoOo Erin! When I tell you, I've been feeling the same because I don't have a "rags to riches" background or I haven't been through some of the same things as my peers! I was raised in the similar fashion as you, had great parents, went to a great college and had a great experience with it so I tend to feel like the ones that have more of a background of triumph story to tell is more important than my own. Thank you for this therapy session sis!
Loved the message of being comfortable with where you are. I’m always looking forward to where I want to be, but I know I need to appreciate how far I’ve come.
This was so good! The explanation on showing authenticity was just what I needed. Key takeaway: don’t focus on it looking pretty but focus on making it feel like something 💎
Love the part about having 'no story' cause I battle with that cause I feel stories like that help people connect with creator more and I feel like I don't have any😖 Don't worry about making your content pretty,needed that!!!!❤️
You are actually my fav RUclipsr You just make videos that the words pure from your heart ♥️ And I just watched your for the past month and you literally made me think differently 😊 Just keep the good work !
LOVE THISSS! thank you for sharing all of this with us! I definitely find myself trying to show up "perfect" and waiting to create until things are "perfect"
Thank you Erin, for this wonderful encouragement and insight. I have been wanting to do a live, clean my room organization video. I thought about just turning the camera on, and doing a part one and part two of the whole process. But then, I look around my room and the aesthetics and other things, and changed my mind. It’s been about six weeks, now.😅🤷🏽♀️
This was a very impactful video. I like when you say "Don't focus on making your content pretty...." cause right now, my youtube "set" is definitely not pretty, and this has made me realize that I think I'm trying to be something I am not on camera. I think I need to start focusing on being more authentic first, opposed to my subscriber count.
People want to see skinny, young girls or guys who have money, and don't have a 9:00 to 5:00 job. People like me who are older, don't travel the world whenever they want, have a regular job, and don't. We are a lot of makeup and isn't cute. Don't get the views. We just don't. Doesn't matter how authentic we are. That's unfortunate, but that's the reality. I have been authentically myself for five and a half years and I just reached 1000 subscribers. But I love making videos so I'll keep doing it.
Such a great message! This came at the right time - I needed confirmation that it was ok to put out what I’ve been putting out as my authentic self. I’ve stopped thinking I have to look extremely “palatable” and everything has to look aesthetic. Now I have not sacrificed my quality but I’ve increased the amount of content I share ❤
This message is just on time. I just got back on RUclips. I always had mixed feeling about being online, I have now accepted not being perfect online. I'm not trying to be like other creators because it all seems so scripted and that's not for me.
Facts. Factual! For real! Say it again Cameron wife!! I love when you and "The Cam" have these conversations and then we get this great content!! This is why we love you Erin! #EOD
Oh Yes another banger Content..I totally agree with @6:43 and that's what I wanted to do with my videos but I was skeptical about it, I think I lack high self esteem which I'm working on too.. Thank you soo much @Erin for your authenticity.
This is such a great message that needs to be shared because me starting this journey I’ve doubted like oh I don’t do this or that this is confirmation that for me to just continue to be me and who I truly am. Thank you Erin your amazing and been coming with valuable information ❤
Thank you sis. You're right on time! I'm a new sub and I'm loving your content and approach. You put things into words in this video that I haven't heard anyone say like this 👏🏾 . Super inspiring, encouraging and informative. There's a purity to you and it's refreshing and inspiring
BEYONCE - It's kind of hard to be authentic in certain markets where the expectations may be NOT to be authentic but instead to just seem authentic. The reality is that many people don't want the truth; they want fantasy, and sometimes, pulling back the curtains on the show causes many to run away. It's like learning the truth about magic tricks. And the perfect example of this magic theory is BEYONCE. is she really authentic ?
Why was I in my 30s before I realized yes I can afford the steak? My upbringing had me conditioned to always order the burger because it was the cheapest on the menu 😂 Such a good video!
"Don't focus on making it look like something, focus on making it FEEL like something"...love that! I'm definitely going to keep that with me. Also like the idea of keeping the camera rolling while not trying to intentionally film.
Me too!!! I have to meditate on that and see how it fits with my content ☺️
One of the unexpected side effects of this performative culture we have created… is the demand for authenticity. People are sick of the fake-ness. And I actually believe we are NOW ready for real-ness. Thank you for starting this conversation 👐🏻
"Don't focus on making your content pretty. Focus on making it true" That was for ME honey. Thank you so much for always showing up Erin. 💛
You are extremely authentic and that’s why you are one of my handful of women that I follow.
I’m intentional about who I watch and the content that I take in. I’ve watched you since 2018 and you have grown and continue to grow! I’m not a content creator but I’ve learned a lot about business in general from you. Thank you🙏🏽
Thank you so much Towanna! I really appreciate your support, and I'm happy to hear that I've helped you over the years! xx
Thank you for addressing the feelings of "I don't have a story to tell" or just feeling too ordinary. That has what has held me back a lot from starting my YT channel. Knowing that I can tell that voice to stop saying that really motivates me now. I appreciate you!
You're so welcome Heather. This thought holds a lot of people back, but it shouldn't. There are more people out there that will relate to you than you know. Get started and watch your community come together over time. You got this!
Erin, please stop reading my mind. Your content recently is exactly where I am. Thank you 👏🏾
Biggest take away "Being ok with where you are."
Thank you for validating authenticity! It’s so popular to try to keep up with all of the ever quickly changing trends and influencers! Thanks for showing us it’s ok to just be you and the right people will find us❤
Talking about authenticity while in a different background. Wow Erin! You really know know your stuff.
YOU are your niche!
Knowing yourself and also liking yourself, liking who you are 😀
“Focus on making it feel like something” that phrase really stuck with me. Thank you Erin✨💗💕🤍I truly feel your authentic self!
Authenticity allows me to accept who i am as an individual and live in my truth. Thank you so much for this video😍
“Being authentic is being okay with where you are”-I felt that one! Great video Erin!! 👏🏾
I absolutely needed to hear this and I’m not even a content creator. What I got out of this is to live in your truth.
Erin you probably won’t notice this comment but thank you so much for stating that you don’t have to have a “rags to riches” type of story for your story to be special. I appreciate your content being so authentic while also being visually appealing. God bless you!
I definitely noticed your comment Michelle! Thank you so much! I appreciate you!! xx
Thks ❤😊
Bingeing your content right now. You add so much value to this platform! Thank you ❤
Thank you for sharing. I feel like not being yourself is so much more work.
I love you too.
“..to look at your life and be ok with what your life looks like...” ❤
Tony Gaskins has this down pat. His videos are so raw. He doesn’t edit. He just films.
That's such a creative idea to just let the camera roll while you're naturally moving about your house! I'm definitely going to try that, and not even for the sake of getting B-roll per se, but just to really immerse myself in accepting the imperfections and the authenticity!! Love you too girl🤎🤎
Love this! A+ content and value as always ❤
Thanks Jess!! xx
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You have no idea how much i needed this today!!! Thank you🙏🏾
Aww! I'm so glad it was helpful for you! xx
Thank you 🥰
Thank you for watching. xx
Erin, I just LOVE your content!! 👏🏾
Authenticity all 2023!!!
I LOVE the point about not feeling like you have a story worth telling because it's not a "rags to riches" story, and I believe any story that is TRUE is a story worth telling. Whatever is true about you is what makes you authentic, so as long as you stand for something, you have something to share through the lens that is your real life.
Hey! I really enjoyed this. Thank you for your authenticity.
You are one of few people that make me stop everything I'm doing when the notification bell goes off. So inspirational. Fellow School of C Alum 💙 #YouKnow Thanks for all of the gems
Erin is appointment TV. She always provides value.
@@CarlaJenkinsTV 💯
This really really spoke to me as someone who is trying to get into posting content again as a deeply authentic creator. Authenticity within content creation isn’t just refreshing but it uplifts others so much. I just came across your channel last week and I’m lovingggg your content. Thank you for this💜
Thank you so much for watching Patricia! I'm glad my content is helpful for you! xx
I love the idea of letting the camera roll while we are just doing our daily tasks. I appreciate this type of content ❤
So glad it was helpful for you Ciara! xx
Finding your own groove and focus on what brings you happiness. Personally I try my best to come as I am and not who I want ppl to like. I like me and my hope is other ppl appreciate me for all of me flaws and all!
Just show up!
Completely agree that people are craving more authenticity these days on social media! Being okay with where you are in life and showing up as your true self is the key to attracting your true audience! Thank you for the great advice Erin! 🙏🏻💞✨
I love your content. So informative and straight to the point. I also love this set up. Super cozy and feel like l’m just chilling talking to my sister. Lol.
Thank you. 💕🌻 Helpful information.
Glad it was helpful Keedra! xx
I just love Erin your so helpful ❤
Aww! Thank you so much Destiny! I'm glad it was helpful! xx
I love this video … really one of the things I needed to hear to start my business.
I have been following you for some times now and really enjoy watching your videos and your uniqueness. Furthermore, I love your beautiful dynamic with your husband 😉
Continue the great work Erin 🙌🏾
Aww! Thank you so much Acacia! So glad you enjoy my content! xx
I love having new videos to watch on this channel! And this scenery change is so calming ☺️ I found it interested that I had a video trending for “non aesthetic person” that showed me that people are truly out here searching for relatability on social media. I love that mindset shift y’all had as well! You’re the only person I can sit and listen to for as long as you’re talking lol
GIRL 👏🏼 The last 10 minutes or so! 🤍✨💪🏼 this whole ass video. Perfectly put. Yes. So happy to know you in this space. CHILD RAMBLE ON. Lol I love it
There’s a big need to ACCEPT why the way you are to be authentic and own those parts of yourself, it takes practice for sure but the more you can accept yourself for who you truly are and why you are the way you are … the more authentic and attractive you become because it lights others hearts on fire 🔥
When I see those videos where everybody’s house is immaculate and quiet, I’m like how Sway?!?! They must not have children or a husband because I be struggling. I’ve come to the realization I’mma just have to show up how I show up because if I wait for my house to be pristine or my children to be quiet, there’s no way I’ll be consistent with these videos. These videos are always right on time. Like you really be in my head.
Lol! Thank you for sharing! I'm glad this video was helpful for you! xx
This message is so important. Especially now. What a message.
I felt that. Thank you for sharing this!! I needed this!
Thank you so much for always showing up authentically! Your content is always so helpful and spot on
Thank you for this Erin. Its like I knew all this already BUT hearing it out loud really resonates💕 We need to have more convos like this!
You're so welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed the reminder. xx
OoOo Erin! When I tell you, I've been feeling the same because I don't have a "rags to riches" background or I haven't been through some of the same things as my peers! I was raised in the similar fashion as you, had great parents, went to a great college and had a great experience with it so I tend to feel like the ones that have more of a background of triumph story to tell is more important than my own. Thank you for this therapy session sis!
I love this cozy background thank you for all your gems you give us 🥰
Thank you so much Danielle!!
May God continue to bless you 🙏🏼🙌🏼 im so glad i found your channel!
I'm so glad you found me too Dayana!! xx
Love this content. I feel like being somebody else when the camera is rolling is corny, I'm glad I found your channel Erin for the authentic content 💯
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy my content!
Always first on the scene!
Thank youuu!! Xx
I agree. I've started created content sharing me growing a business, but in a more authentic way. Some of it, makes me shy, but it's real life ❤️💫
Loved the message of being comfortable with where you are. I’m always looking forward to where I want to be, but I know I need to appreciate how far I’ve come.
This was so good! The explanation on showing authenticity was just what I needed. Key takeaway: don’t focus on it looking pretty but focus on making it feel like something 💎
Love the part about having 'no story' cause I battle with that cause I feel stories like that help people connect with creator more and I feel like I don't have any😖
Don't worry about making your content pretty,needed that!!!!❤️
I'm so glad it was helpful! xx
I absolutely love this, thank you!
Glad you liked it Jameer!
Love this! You are one of my fav creators
Thank you so much Rush!!
Beautiful message Erin…always coming through when I need it!
You are actually my fav RUclipsr
You just make videos that the words pure from your heart ♥️
And I just watched your for the past month and you literally made me think differently 😊
Just keep the good work !
LOVE THISSS! thank you for sharing all of this with us! I definitely find myself trying to show up "perfect" and waiting to create until things are "perfect"
Thank you Erin, for this wonderful encouragement and insight. I have been wanting to do a live, clean my room organization video. I thought about just turning the camera on, and doing a part one and part two of the whole process. But then, I look around my room and the aesthetics and other things, and changed my mind. It’s been about six weeks, now.😅🤷🏽♀️
This was a very impactful video. I like when you say "Don't focus on making your content pretty...." cause right now, my youtube "set" is definitely not pretty, and this has made me realize that I think I'm trying to be something I am not on camera. I think I need to start focusing on being more authentic first, opposed to my subscriber count.
NEEDED this ! Thank you so much!💜
I'm so glad it was helpful for you Jakartra!! xx
People want to see skinny, young girls or guys who have money, and don't have a 9:00 to 5:00 job. People like me who are older, don't travel the world whenever they want, have a regular job, and don't. We are a lot of makeup and isn't cute. Don't get the views. We just don't. Doesn't matter how authentic we are. That's unfortunate, but that's the reality.
I have been authentically myself for five and a half years and I just reached 1000 subscribers. But I love making videos so I'll keep doing it.
Listen I needed this whole video thanks so much beautiful💓🙏🏽
This is so beautiful Erin. Thank you for such solid words, full of wisdom ❤
Love love love your message about authenticity💕💕💕💕
You helped me so much in business and content creation through the years. Thank you, Erin. ❤️
This is so good BFF, SO GOOD. Wow!
Love the "Fireside Chat" Erin!!
Thank you, I needed to watch this today
You are really out here doing it. I legit look for your content everyday.
I can only hope to be this consistent... But I'm getting better 😁
Thank you so much Chevaunne! I appreciate your support.
Such a great message! This came at the right time - I needed confirmation that it was ok to put out what I’ve been putting out as my authentic self.
I’ve stopped thinking I have to look extremely “palatable” and everything has to look aesthetic.
Now I have not sacrificed my quality but I’ve increased the amount of content I share ❤
Loved this ❤ implementing this in your craft will just make you much more successful because you’re not having to step out of yourself😊
I love the set up
I found her about 3 weeks ago and I’ve been getting the absolute best information on how to start my channel ❤
This message is just on time. I just got back on RUclips. I always had mixed feeling about being online, I have now accepted not being perfect online. I'm not trying to be like other creators because it all seems so scripted and that's not for me.
Being yourself is the best way to be. Your community will find you and stay around for you! You got this Nene! xx
Loving your contents in Authenticity. We need to keep being original!
Facts. Factual! For real! Say it again Cameron wife!! I love when you and "The Cam" have these conversations and then we get this great content!! This is why we love you Erin! #EOD
Thank you!! I love you all too! Cameron and I have these convos all the time, so I love sharing glimpses of them here. I'm glad you enjoy them.
Girl you pumping out these vids! Love it! ❤
Haha yesss!! so glad you love it. Xx
Right on time!🫶🏽💕
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Well said! I recently started following you and appreciate how you deliver your content so eloquently and with such intention. 💜
Oh Yes another banger Content..I totally agree with @6:43 and that's what I wanted to do with my videos but I was skeptical about it, I think I lack high self esteem which I'm working on too.. Thank you soo much @Erin for your authenticity.
Thank you so much Erin. I needed this!
This is such a great message that needs to be shared because me starting this journey I’ve doubted like oh I don’t do this or that this is confirmation that for me to just continue to be me and who I truly am. Thank you Erin your amazing and been coming with valuable information ❤
LOVE LOVE LOOOVVEEEEE THIS!!!!!!
Thank you sis. You're right on time! I'm a new sub and I'm loving your content and approach. You put things into words in this video that I haven't heard anyone say like this 👏🏾 . Super inspiring, encouraging and informative. There's a purity to you and it's refreshing and inspiring
BEYONCE - It's kind of hard to be authentic in certain markets where the expectations may be NOT to be authentic but instead to just seem authentic. The reality is that many people don't want the truth; they want fantasy, and sometimes, pulling back the curtains on the show causes many to run away. It's like learning the truth about magic tricks. And the perfect example of this magic theory is BEYONCE. is she really authentic ?
Loveeeee this video ♥️you are so transparent is why I watch every video you put out🌹 excellent content!
Thank you so much!! xx
@@ErinOnDemand 🌸🌸
Why was I in my 30s before I realized yes I can afford the steak? My upbringing had me conditioned to always order the burger because it was the cheapest on the menu 😂
Such a good video!
Love this background
This is Gonna b so Good EoD🔥🔥🔥👍n Happy Wednesday😀….
✨ always on point
Thanks for watching Rashanda! xx
Can I ask where you got that sweater? It’s gorgeous! Great video! 👏🏾
🙏🏽🙏🏽✨appreciating the more consistent content
And love this video too❤
Sooo good Erin.
I really appreciate your content ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much! xx