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  • how to get paid (a lot) to be yourself online - sponsored by Squarespace 🤍 Go to squarespace.com/lynetteadkins for 10% off!
    My dream was to get paid to show up as I am everyday, and I found that dream become reality through content creation. In this video, I share what I think is the key to becoming a successful content creator in this era of the internet. How to show up as your authentic yourself, attract a community that resonates with you, and get paid a lot of money for it.
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  • @teaterpenes9354
    @teaterpenes9354 2 года назад +1410

    "Be yourself, show up as you are, and you will be taken care of" - if you heard NOTHING else from this video. A Whole message.

    • @Nyangi2.0
      @Nyangi2.0 Год назад +8

      Oh yes... This is well said. ❤️❤️❤️

    • @snl7726
      @snl7726 Год назад +2

      💛

    • @akayla2398
      @akayla2398 Год назад +4

      Omg yes and baby I saw your page I NEED TO SHOW UP ! Love your channel already

    • @racheljune688
      @racheljune688 Год назад +2

      Amazing and real takeaway! 💛❤️😀

    • @paop4410
      @paop4410 Год назад

      Let the church say AMEN! We are Divinely created and divinely taken cared of 🙏

  • @dominicalucia
    @dominicalucia 2 года назад +816

    Yes yes yes. Girl I am so happy someone finally said that “niching” down is not a thing anymore. I never felt connected to that especially as someone who is multi passionate and felt like I was putting myself in a box to get followers and then what, I can’t ever be anything else? So thank you for sharing this. Love watching your videos and you inspire me to get back on RUclips 💗

    • @lifewithkashmeere
      @lifewithkashmeere Год назад +32

      I don’t niche down because I’m very multifaceted! There are so many levels of me ; I would go crazy if I had to niche down

    • @dominicalucia
      @dominicalucia Год назад +6

      @@lifewithkashmeere love to see this, thanks for the inspo to get back to RUclips 🤍

    • @PurposedLensPhotoMedia
      @PurposedLensPhotoMedia Год назад +17

      In my opinion, the concept of having to niche down sometimes comes across as "limiting" yourself. In reality it's just focusing on one thing that your audience can rely on you to always bring to the table.
      I think of MKBHD (a tech reviewer). If I want to know if something is worth buying, I know he is going to cover the aspects that are important to me. This is all because of the way he has focused his channel.
      Although choosing a niche has really helped me, this is just my opinion.😀
      I wish everyone here success on their RUclips channel! 💪🏾

    • @lifeofhoua6302
      @lifeofhoua6302 Год назад +3

      Yes! Thanks for saying we don’t need to niche down anymore. I’m going to start my channel again.

    • @nicolemjohnson
      @nicolemjohnson Год назад +1

      GIRL SAAAAME!!!!’ 🎊 ❤🔥❤️😃

  • @nija2106
    @nija2106 2 года назад +617

    When I first started I saw myself trying to embody what I was watching another creators but now I realize personality carries you!

    • @JiannisJourney
      @JiannisJourney 2 года назад +55

      this is soo true lol. It feels so much better and less draining when you decide to film who you actually are instead of what you're trying to be. I used to get so mentally tired after filming, but it was because I was constantly exerting so much energy. I think I forgot that people wanna see chill personalities too lol.

    • @QuintyBodine
      @QuintyBodine 2 года назад +13

      I feel this! I have been making videos for a while now but only since a few weeks ago I started seeing this as a spiritual journey without focussing on the results so much!

    • @Prettybaby52
      @Prettybaby52 2 года назад +25

      @@JiannisJourney yes, i used to think that "chill" was boring. i always felt like i had to be one of those loud and super confident creators or people wouldn't watch my video. i was soooo drained. now I'm teaching myself how to just chill and i feel so much better mentally/emotionally.

    • @MarilynRoseYT
      @MarilynRoseYT 2 года назад +15

      You wrote perfectly what I had been feeling, when I'm editing my videos sometimes I think that I should be speaking "more upbeat" like some of the creators I watch. But then I have to remind myself that how I talk normally is the best reflection of me

    • @khandeece
      @khandeece 2 года назад +17

      I love that this is a thread of chill girls, I feel seen & heard. Sending love ✨

  • @klarabartos4208
    @klarabartos4208 23 дня назад +466

    I wish I had this video back when I was starting. I was so mad because I had great content but wasn't getting any attention. 1k was mission impossible. I was lucky when I found out I can boost my channel with initial subs just enough to start getting noticed. I got myself first couple of hundred subs for very low price (I have personally used a bit of Famester). After that my main channel gained a ton of organic traffic.

  • @Bless.Mandyy
    @Bless.Mandyy 2 года назад +126

    The more I watch content creators on RUclips, the more I realize the importance of being your authentic self is one of the main reasons their page is successful. It draws people to your RUclips channel. New subscriber 😊

  • @leighauza
    @leighauza Год назад +44

    So beautiful. I thought content creation was more of *presenting* yourself but now I'm realizing it's really just *being* yourself. There's no need to "find" that niche or position yourself properly. Be yourself... there's no better positioning than that.

    • @gosiaporaj
      @gosiaporaj Год назад +1

      I agree! It's really just owning whatever you have, right?

    • @lola4show
      @lola4show Год назад +1

      Yes!

    • @Sophialorenabenjamin
      @Sophialorenabenjamin Год назад

      being you is the key. because there's only one you in the world.

  • @ViolettaLeMone
    @ViolettaLeMone 2 года назад +149

    The moment I started putting my authentic self out there and sharing my story, I gained over 1k subscribers in less than a month. Doing this also allowed me make deeper connections and grow my ideal audience ❤️

  • @dayerlise
    @dayerlise 2 года назад +235

    Love this! I’ve noticed that sometimes I’m afraid of being my authentic self online but I’m realizing God has a plan for me and I’m starting to focus on being a better me when I get back to posting youtube videos soon!

    • @ShelbysPerspective
      @ShelbysPerspective 2 года назад +4

      I can relate and can’t wait to start watching your vids

    • @dayerlise
      @dayerlise 2 года назад

      @@ShelbysPerspective awww thank you love❤️

    • @ElenaDenisaOfficial
      @ElenaDenisaOfficial 2 года назад +2

      Thank you for leaving this comment, I think I needed to hear this and good luck on your journey too❤️

    • @dayerlise
      @dayerlise 2 года назад +1

      @@ElenaDenisaOfficial of course and same to you!❤️

    • @Nyangi2.0
      @Nyangi2.0 Год назад +4

      It took me 5 months of overthink ING before I started my channel. I was scared people wouldn't watch because I'm an introvert and wanted to do silent vlogs and I'm not outgoing. I thought I would bore people to death, that I had to be upbeat and extroverted. I regret not starting earlier. I actually love what I'm doing and I'm happy I went for it. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @victorromero7750
    @victorromero7750 2 года назад +6

    "we need to see more people be authentically as themselves" damn that's good advice

  • @williamregner5363
    @williamregner5363 Год назад +149

    Have you guys heard of Famester? I use it all the time... no terms/policy violations whatsoever. And my social accounts are growing like crazy!

  • @TheCarlaProject
    @TheCarlaProject 2 года назад +25

    this is so true. i wanted to clean up my life and figure out how to get organized cuz i was so overwhelmed all the time. started documenting it with my iphone just for fun never with the thought to turn it into a career but now it is my full time thing just one year later which is crazy. i literally get paid to live my messy life and improve it. it's a dream!!!

    • @shaneyg25
      @shaneyg25 Год назад

      Congratulations

    • @mallorymurphy2678
      @mallorymurphy2678 4 месяца назад

      I would love love love to hear your story and your background… I am literally feeling exactly how you said you were feeling. So overwhelmed

  • @mie_holm
    @mie_holm Год назад +201

    Finally somebody said it!🧡 Ever since I started building my online presence, I felt like niching was incredibly counter productive. I had so many things I was interested in, and it felt unnatural to pick ONE topic, and making that your entire identity. Thank you for making these kind of videos!🧡

    • @thetravelhottie
      @thetravelhottie Год назад +1

      Thisssssss!

    • @Graciousones
      @Graciousones Год назад

      This is a very good content, thanks for sharing

    • @greenluxi
      @greenluxi Год назад +4

      Every single person is different from the next, there's nothing more niche than being yourself.

    • @Yararar
      @Yararar Год назад +1

      If anything, combining multiple passions makes you more unique

    • @Sophialorenabenjamin
      @Sophialorenabenjamin Год назад

      hope you are building where you stopped off at and will never stop. just be persistent. success will come.

  • @SaharaKnows
    @SaharaKnows 2 года назад +5

    most content creators aren't being themselves either. alot of "influencers" are pushing narratives, products, & lifestyle just for money. let's be real.

  • @annaphotiou6092
    @annaphotiou6092 Год назад +22

    Soo so SOO true. This is so valuable for me hearing that, because as a multi passionate person the "just focus on a niche" phrase always makes me feel so caged and paralyzied because this is not who I am. I like multi dimensional personalities and people need to understand that this is the new norm.

    • @gosiaporaj
      @gosiaporaj Год назад

      Exactly! We are so much more than a niche and we change so fast. It's such a disservice for everyone to have a niche actually ;)

    • @Sophialorenabenjamin
      @Sophialorenabenjamin Год назад

      well you can still be multi dimensional, but focus on bringing out the best of each personality.

  • @aredamancylife
    @aredamancylife Год назад +52

    Shout out to the RUclips algorithm for showing me this video, I truly truly appreciate you and talking about this. I have been struggling with this specifically and now feel so much more confident in moving forward with starting my channel! Thank you Lynette!

    • @Sophialorenabenjamin
      @Sophialorenabenjamin Год назад

      wow. great to see another beautiful person inspired by Lynette. Awesome. Come back with your success testimony my dear girl. look forward to your story.

  • @prestonhenry6034
    @prestonhenry6034 Год назад +24

    literally watching this at work, nearly in tears. With just now getting serious about my channel (having clear direction and aspiring to grow and create an organic community) and wanting to do this while working as a Nurse to continue to help people, so that I can broaden my reach of fulfilling my goals to help/entertain, exercise my inner creativity that's been WAITING to come out, and eventually bring in additional stream(s) of income; this video's message is right on time and speaking to me. Thank you, Lynette

    • @Sophialorenabenjamin
      @Sophialorenabenjamin Год назад +1

      you will succeed if you stick to the task and do the little basics right. all the best. cheering you on.

  • @hellothere8347
    @hellothere8347 2 года назад +41

    She so right! When I first started my channel I was doing things just because other RUclipsrs was doing them and it wasn’t working for me. Now that I be my authentic self on my channel and actually sharing my journey I’m helping others and Im not even at a thousand subscribers yet!❤️ I’m almost monetized without no promotion simply sharing my experiences & being me!

    • @abeniayisat
      @abeniayisat Год назад +2

      That’s so good 😊

    • @lynellb
      @lynellb Год назад +1

      I'm in awe over this bc I decided to share my story/experiences via my channel to help ppl...but to hear someone who's been doing this longer than I have, say all of this is simply confirmation!

    • @CharlieMorrisTV
      @CharlieMorrisTV Год назад

      Y’all really motivating me 👍🏾🙏🏿

    • @mallorymurphy2678
      @mallorymurphy2678 4 месяца назад

      I’d love to hear your story. I’m in the same boat. I’m at a loss where to start

  • @WisdomWithin999
    @WisdomWithin999 Год назад +4

    I love the concept of content creating. There's a human need to have entertainment but a lot of people do not like TV, the news is dying, Netflix and Hulu are too expensive for never offering good selections. People are starting to care about entertainment that makes them a better person rather than wasting time. AND SO WE EVOLVE to be our own entertainers while bringing a lot of enrichment to people's lives. I've been so inspired and learned SO much from RUclips.

  • @felynnsoleil
    @felynnsoleil 2 года назад +35

    I remember watching you when you were working your 9-5 and I was so happy and surprised that we worked at the same place. I was so thrilled to see someone understand what I was feeling. I finally left mine last week and I felt a huge weight of my shoulders. I am working on getting my story out there 😄

  • @BrielleJuliet
    @BrielleJuliet 2 года назад +191

    You’re incredibly inspiring!! Seeing how much you’ve grown both as a person and a creator over the past couple years is crazy. It’s so motivating to see how drastically and quickly things can change, you move with such powerful energy now!! I’d love to see you talk more about things you’ve learned about being a creator 💕💕

    • @keanuparker1436
      @keanuparker1436 2 года назад +4

      Things speed up when you finally make up your mind

    • @nataliefields9009
      @nataliefields9009 2 года назад

      RIGHT!!

    • @daniqsaa
      @daniqsaa 2 года назад +1

      Same same same!

    • @HiChinachannel
      @HiChinachannel 2 года назад

      Fantastic idea, I'll post more contents about how to become a content creator😜

    • @LynetteAdkins
      @LynetteAdkins  Год назад +3

      Thank you so much, this means the world! I definitely will continue sharing what i learn ❤

  • @alyshiaroberts
    @alyshiaroberts 2 года назад +48

    Needed to hear this🙌🏾I feel like I get into a creative block easily bc I start comparing myself to others. I’m definitely still learning about myself and embracing all aspects of the life I currently have. I’m going to keep going and strive to express my true authentic self through my content.

    • @MarilynRoseYT
      @MarilynRoseYT 2 года назад +1

      I definitely relate to the comparative creative block, so you're not alone

    • @Iamesme1
      @Iamesme1 2 года назад +1

      I can relate too 💓I get in this creative block! Yes let’s create 🪞

  • @nicolemjohnson
    @nicolemjohnson Год назад +4

    You’re the first influencer that I’ve heard the advice about not being so concerned about the niche and I love that. For so long I’ve been struggling with figuring out how to be more niche on my content but it never felt good because it was only pieces of me and I want to share ALL of me. Thank you for this!

    • @Sophialorenabenjamin
      @Sophialorenabenjamin Год назад

      loved that "want to share all of me" that's the way to go, be free, express yourself, as long as you're authentic, nothing else matters.

  • @safaritomyself
    @safaritomyself Год назад +5

    I am just about to begin the journey of showing up as myself, 've been meaning to for a while, but as you said the core/ limiting beliefs have been holding me back, now I'm realizing I've had this dream for almost 5 years, the limiting beliefs are still there and no one is coming to save me. Thank you so much, I've heard exactly what I needed to hear in this video. "The world needs more people who show up authentically as themselves not the perfectly polished version of people, so we can learn and grow together".

  • @welllivedlife-desireeg2804
    @welllivedlife-desireeg2804 10 месяцев назад +4

    When I started being my authentic self, sharing my journey and truly wanting to encourage my audience, is when I started seeing growth on my channel. I agree with you. Just be yourself and build a community. This video was very encouraging and a blessing. New subscriber.

  • @ottier9710
    @ottier9710 Год назад +2

    I have been scared that my content wont be perfect or entertaining... im scared of failure...
    but i will be taking the leap very soon to create a online presence from scratch with no friends outside of family.
    as for my negative thoughts, i am working on them. I do not want to create content i am not myself in and i dont want content i make to be something i dont feel strongly about, or over something i enjoy like art or anime and mental health.

  • @soulmatesis
    @soulmatesis Год назад +2

    Just putting out lives with newborn. No edits, just writing and q&as! So far so good ❤

  • @christajanelle
    @christajanelle Год назад +8

    “Realizing that again you get to be yourself and show up as you are and that you will be taken care of”
    This is a confirmation! I’m still working through this and unlearning the bad habits taught to me about money. I’m realizing it all starts with SELF WORTH.
    Thank you! See now I’m a subscriber because I resonate with this post. Thank you so much!
    “You have room to fail at this and then get back up” 😭
    OMG!! Preach!!! Thank you!!!

  • @MarisaRobinsonBeauty
    @MarisaRobinsonBeauty 2 года назад +5

    Yes 🙌🏼 people connect with people and by being your unapologetic self it will lead to more relatable content (rather than trying to be perfect)

  • @TifaneeLin
    @TifaneeLin Год назад +2

    Thank you… Thank You. You have no idea how grateful I am. We had lunch with new acquaintances today and one made suggestions that “you should do this, you should do that” instead of what I am doing right now because I will grow faster instead of just being stagnant. But I enjoy how I am doing things right now and I am being myself. I don’t want to be trapped in super technical / scripted way of doing things. So on our way home I was feeling so discouraged like I am not good enough for people to actually watch me and my journey so why am I even doing this. Then somehow I come home just now and the universe immediately just wanted to make me recover and move on fast and sent your video on my YT home page. Just tearing up a bit as a write this. Your message means a lot to me.

  • @EmpressKeno
    @EmpressKeno Год назад +10

    Yes. This video is everything. I’ve been documenting my journal on my RUclips channel for the last year. It’s been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I’ve been healing myself through creating vlogs and I love being able to be so self reflective while creating. Becoming self aware and learning who I am 💜

  • @YuennyLam
    @YuennyLam Год назад +8

    I love your advice, especially when you encourage everyone to start sharing without worrying about where they are at right now. Thanks for this video!

  • @XOLisaBabey
    @XOLisaBabey Год назад +8

    I am so happy I found this video. I’ve always said I wanted to get paid for just being me and living my life. I feel like RUclips and TikTok has made that a reality for most people. I’m currently working 9-5 and this morning I told myself that I just want to share everything I like including cooking, mindset shifts, books I’m reading, daily thoughts that keep me going. I appreciate you saying I don’t need a niche I’m feeling confident in just making content of me living.

  • @MarleneVega
    @MarleneVega 2 года назад +15

    Thank you for this 💖 I use to think I failed because I’m only a part time artist and I’m still not able to live off of my art/content full time. I would feel a bit jealous of others whenever I saw them quitting their full time jobs to pursue their passion and I was over here trying to juggle it all. But now I’ve been feeling thankful that I have a job that pays my bills and I don’t have to put so much pressure on myself and art to perform well each month 🙏

  • @kimariaunique
    @kimariaunique 2 года назад +6

    I’m so glad you said this! I have a decent amount of followers as I’m still growing but i literally tell them everything. Like I’ll cry on live 😂 and at first I thought I was doing too much but so many people love how perisonalble and vulnerable I am because the influencer world has become very one lifed -luxury- but there are so many other ways to live and people are just trying to see how to navigate it and get exposed to that by finding someone they relate to so I switched from “Black Girl Luxury” to just being myself “Black girl working who just graduated, working 2 jobs, becoming an influencer, who might go to Grad school, on the journey to having her own business and buying her time back so she can be more active in her community and help people”. There are people can relate to that and there are people who can relate to you just being you! Everyone doesn’t want to live a high luxury life or buy name brand, everyone doesn’t want to work a 9-5, everyone doesn’t want to be a RUclipsr. Maybe you have a small business and instead of having an online store and scaling it they just want a store front or maybe they want to work multiple different jobs because they like the experience.

    • @lynellb
      @lynellb Год назад +2

      @Kimaria unique, You make such valid points! I am that black girl who is in grad school and working, on the journey to become better mentally, owning my own business, etc. In addition, I've been contemplating on sharing more of my personal emotional stories...🤔 comments here are giving me a lil nudge.

    • @kimariaunique
      @kimariaunique Год назад

      @@lynellb yes!! share what you feel comfortable sharing but I would LOVE to see that personally! Especially because your life path is similar to mine. I’m a first gen and I know little about grad school. I also want to work for myself and do social media full time but I absolutely love the work I do know my community with teens I could never give that up. I want to advance my education to advance their lives but I love creating videos & content as a hobby & it just so happens you can get paid from it. I want to show people that you can do both. You can do social media with your own business and turn around still have a profession! I’ll probably end up combining the two one day, who knows but SOMEBODY will enjoy it and watch it & NEED it or find it interesting.

    • @slywitit7482
      @slywitit7482 Год назад +1

      I love this 😭

  • @TaneishaSharee
    @TaneishaSharee Год назад +4

    Yes! Authenticity in this digital world is sooo important ❤ I want to share more of Me online and it’s scary to be vulnerable with the World Wide Web

  • @FixItOnTheWay
    @FixItOnTheWay 2 года назад +6

    This video is great because it's about the foundation of creativity, human consciousness, and how we exist. Which is the unlock for success on RUclips, and life in general. The problem is the execution. Lynette's ideas are very profound, and very simple. These ideas require simple and direct action, so we don't overthink too much. But it's really hard for people to take action. We can read self-help books forever, but we can't find the energy to get out of bed. If life is too simple we get stuck. If life is too complicated we get stuck. I don't know why life has to be so sticky, but for some reason it does.

  • @TheMagicCrafter
    @TheMagicCrafter Год назад +7

    Just found your channel today. Love this! Thank you for the dose of inspo. I only ever post swimming videos or unboxing videos these days. This really made me realize that I hardly ever share pieces of my life with my audience. Might need to change that. 😶
    Thanks again for the video, and congrats on unlocking your dream life!! 🖤

  • @dayshanicole9943
    @dayshanicole9943 Год назад +5

    I love this! Thank you. I've been overthinking starting a youtube for years. Something I'm realizing more and more is just being authentic and being yourself that's what's missing with this social media Era, it's like if your not mindful you can get caught up in making everything perfect and that's just not real.

  • @cartboy39
    @cartboy39 Год назад +6

    I’m starting my content creation journey full time today and this was soooooo motivating. Thank you!

    • @ella5734
      @ella5734 Год назад +1

      Congrats 🎉

    • @andreajacobs
      @andreajacobs 8 месяцев назад +1

      keep going you can do this!❤

  • @thatbaldbrutha
    @thatbaldbrutha Год назад +4

    Thanks for this Queen. Much needed reminder of my "why". I have spent soooo much time looking at "metrics" trying to please ppl ignoring the calling to just be me and let the chips fall where they may. Keep up the great work!! #Subscribed👍

  • @khaizenbey5036
    @khaizenbey5036 Год назад +1

    3:40 I appreciate you SAYING that creating camera-ready xontent is difficult at first. No one else has ever told me that so I thought is wasn't FOR Me, that I shouldnt be on camera because I haven't been able to do it every day. Now I know its okay

  • @lunah8874
    @lunah8874 Год назад +4

    I’ll admit I’m someone who can be afraid to be themselves because I know I’m different and passionate yet This is really inspiring for me . I’m tired so i was only able to watch half but I needed to see this because at the same time I have a lot to offer and everyone deserves to have their voice heard

    • @Soneelicious
      @Soneelicious 8 месяцев назад

      I relate to this so much but I’m focused on changing that now

  • @MayasMission
    @MayasMission 2 года назад +10

    Thank you so much for this video. I literally have the word “Mission” in my channel name because I was guided to create my channel to inspire others. That is my goal above all and I will continue to trust the process so I can reach more people and fulfill my purpose ❤️

    • @mindfulofmaya
      @mindfulofmaya 2 года назад

      Subscribed because I love this comment.. and that we have the same name lol 🥰

    • @MayasMission
      @MayasMission 2 года назад

      @@mindfulofmaya awww thanks Maya! I appreciate the support 🥺🥺💛

  • @allegorybyvuyo
    @allegorybyvuyo Год назад +1

    I actually have been feeling so much resistance to starting because I have no idea what to talk about. And of course the insecurities around not being at the highest version of my life

  • @dajaasmr
    @dajaasmr 2 года назад +15

    I absolutely love your videos, you have no idea how much you’ve help me get through these past few weeks 💜

  • @danielacmoran
    @danielacmoran 2 года назад +7

    you are such a huge inspiration! i remember when you were still working a 9-5 talking about how excited you were to do this full time and you have been successful with it since! it motivates me a lot that i will be able to accomplish this too someday. im glad you point out its important to enjoy this journey and find passion in it bc once money is involved it can become "work" so im glad you point this out!

  • @forevermyown19
    @forevermyown19 Год назад +2

    I am so extremely grateful for this video! I have not seen any other video like this or anyone else talk about content creation like this! 🤯🤯🤯
    I am a Mental Health Advocate and for so long I felt like jobs were sucking the life out of me despite feeling like the work I was doing was in my purpose. I feel like God has been pushing me towards creating content and I have literally been paralyzed with fear. I think maybe I was focused on how perfect I had to be and how much of "expert" I had to show up as and everything in me was like ABSOLUTELY NOT! I can't imagine constructing a whole successful life, I'm unhappy with and that's not true to me just to please the world! Yuck! I know that's not even what the world wants or needs anyway.
    Thank you for the encouragement and clarity to move with. Thanks to everyone in the comments too. I am a brand new subscriber and I love the community here already.

  • @Thecourtneymarlene
    @Thecourtneymarlene 2 года назад +57

    Literally right on time! I’ve got my hands in a few things creatively (content creation included) that I put aside because of anxiety and some depressive periods I dealt with. I was and have been feeling somewhat stuck and honestly overwhelmed because I want to do soo much and be soo multidimensional. I’ve been trying to be more conscious of my personal growth through things like journaling whether it’s mentally, emotionally and creatively and it’s an interesting journey to be on that’s also very exciting - I know I can create and be whoever, whatever I want and even if those moments where I don’t feel at my absolute best, I’m making my way and I love that 🤍

    • @MarilynRoseYT
      @MarilynRoseYT 2 года назад +6

      a lot of what you said resonated with me sis, especially going through this journey while dealing with anxiety and depression at the same time. Focusing on feeling rewarded from my finished projects vs from people's validation helped me with feeling more positive, but it's an ongoing challenge for sure. But I'm glad you're still motivated, and you're not alone 🤞🏾🤞🏾

    • @Thecourtneymarlene
      @Thecourtneymarlene 2 года назад +1

      @@MarilynRoseYT I meant to respond when I liked your comment but thank you for your sweet words! Wishing you the best on your life journey as well! ☺️

    • @MarilynRoseYT
      @MarilynRoseYT 2 года назад +1

      @@Thecourtneymarlene thank you so much! and you're welcome of course

    • @tanishabaker2911
      @tanishabaker2911 2 года назад +2

      So relatable

    • @Eniigee.
      @Eniigee. Год назад +1

      Absolutely relate to this sis almost everything ! I started journaling too!

  • @amitalaflame
    @amitalaflame Год назад

    I'm not one to comment often, but today was a bad day... I felt so lost, inferior and worthless... I spent the whole morning crying. And then when I decided to stop and take care of myself, to distract myself with something, I opened youtube and this was the first video that was recommended. I took it as a sign and opened it. Believe me, I needed to hear exactly these words at that moment. You reassured me, gave me courage and gave me hope that I can still try and even if I fail the first time, maybe I will succeed the second time. Thank you very much for this! New subscriber ❤

  • @avneet2.0
    @avneet2.0 2 года назад +3

    You exude so much positivity! I'm so inspired to just be myself unapologetically after watching this. All of us have unique journeys and experiences that we can share even if it seems pointless sometimes.

  • @akaHobbs
    @akaHobbs 2 года назад +10

    It’s crazy how hard it is to be vulnerable and be ourselves. Especially when you know how much your life could change if you just let go and embraced it. I’m working on it though. Thanks for the inspiration!

  • @katherinesenderos
    @katherinesenderos 2 года назад +1

    By far my favorite video🙌🏻♥️ thank you so much for sharing your testimony and wisdom girl! Much love, keep thriving✨

  • @vitalosiute
    @vitalosiute 2 года назад

    I loved this video! I'm in that stage of my life now where I'm leveling up and this was great advice to remind myself people want to see you grow and the process behind the struggle!

  • @paulinamreno
    @paulinamreno Год назад +5

    I can’t thank you enough for making this video. The timing of it is perfect! I’ve struggled for so long trying to find my “niche” and mimicking other content creators, but the more I do that, the more I realize that showing up as yourself is the key to finding the people who truly resonate with you and building a solid community. 💚

  • @VernieBean
    @VernieBean 2 года назад +8

    I resonate with this video so much and with where I am rn with content creating. I’m really trying overcome my insecurities and let go of the belief that “I’m not cut out for this”. I’ve seen so many creators grow from 0 and I get so in my head about how I’m not growing after years of trying and making RUclips videos. Showing up as your authentic self can feel so vulnerable, but I this video has really inspired me. ✨Your personal growth needs to be at the forefront of your mind✨ Thanks you so much for these tips Lynette 💖💖💖

  • @maxiolivia
    @maxiolivia 2 года назад

    Love love love watching your journey! I see so much of my future self in you and it inspires me to keep going. Especially when you question yourself so often about whether or not it’s even possible to take a completely different path than we were taught growing up. Thank you for sharing your journey with us!

  • @marygraceolu
    @marygraceolu 2 года назад +2

    Needed this!!! Ive been feeling so directionless in my content creating and you’ve literally helped me realign. I started in a niche and am finally niching out but it’s hard. I appreciate this video and your whole journey is just so beautiful. My favourite youtuber i swear💕💕💕💕💕

  • @quishaiesha
    @quishaiesha 2 года назад +5

    the older you get the harder it seems to try to be something that you are not or try and follow by something you are not okay with. I believe it's because we become more self aware with age. So anything we want to do in our lives we just want to do it in the way we chose to and not how we are told or think we are supposed to do things.

  • @jessica.rodriguez
    @jessica.rodriguez Год назад +3

    I love what you said in the end about needing more people to just put themselves out there authentically, showing their imperfections as well. I completely agree! It's refreshing to watch others work their way through life's, as we are doing as well. Thank you for being you!

  • @BlancheTecson
    @BlancheTecson 2 года назад

    ughh, this made me feel so much better!! The last couple months have been disappointing for me. I was always trying to be positive and told myself to prioritize, do and be better at content creating. everything you said about being your authentic self and tackling your negative core beliefs hit home .. there is so much to work on, but theres so much opportunity for fun and growth there

  • @juliannasisco668
    @juliannasisco668 2 года назад

    This was such an amazing video Lynette, I literally immediately replayed it and watched a second time through. It spoke to me so. Much these are such important questions to be asking ourselves. I’ve watched you grow so much the last year and a half since I found your channel and it’s amazing to see it happen before my eyes. You are my favorite content creator and inspire me so much. I watch you because I relate to you so much and have helped me grow and love myself, I love watching you grow and do the things you love. Always rooting for you! ❤️❤️

  • @lifewithkeerose
    @lifewithkeerose 2 года назад +9

    Really needed this, all of this is so true! I've been wanting to do more talking videos instead of me just showing what I'm doing. I love talking about what's on my heart and although I've done a few talking videos on tik tok, sometimes I get in my head about what I look like and it affects my creativity. I'm currently moving through this and I appreciate the timely reminder!

  • @lolastanway
    @lolastanway 2 года назад +21

    You are literally the best person ever! Your vulnerability and advice really make it easy to feel at ease whilst watching you, your aura radiates a safe and beautiful energy that I can say for sure I really love! Thank you for being an everlasting light in peoples journeys 🦋🦋

  • @DivinelyLuna
    @DivinelyLuna Год назад

    I had this saved in my watch later since it came out, finally watching a few weeks later and I WISH i would’ve watched this sooner! But soo grateful that I did now 💜 thank you for such amazing advice! Felt like you were talking directly to me💕

  • @itshanrose
    @itshanrose Год назад +1

    girl yes!! this entire video was amazing, so inspiring, so genuine, and i just love youuu! thanks for being you and giving everyone else permission to be themselves too ❤

  • @kenishathrasher7516
    @kenishathrasher7516 Год назад +6

    Love this ❤️ I feel like lately i been holding myself back with fear of failure, but I have to remind myself failure is a MAJOR key 🔑 to the process. We think we gain nothing when we fail, but that's a lie. We gain the lessons of what works and what doesn't and that more valuable than anything 💯🙏🏽

  • @authenticallytrish
    @authenticallytrish Год назад +5

    This is solid, actionable advice! I definitely feel when you say to start where you are now. Looking back, I realize I had so many interesting opportunities to start but always thought I needed to be somewhere else in life. Not the case. Just start!

  • @taylordemee
    @taylordemee 2 года назад +2

    i’m so glad you spoke about showing up here, or any social media platform really, as your WHOLE self… not just the “niche” you. i resonate with what you say so much and i thank you for sharing ❤❤❤

  • @morgssj
    @morgssj 2 года назад

    this was just the refresher i needed today! you speak on topics like these so well and I appreciate how you encourage people to BE THEMSELVES omg seems like there’s not enough of that these days

  • @TimothyWard
    @TimothyWard 2 года назад +4

    Lynette Adkins is my guru.

  • @bubbleteajuseyo
    @bubbleteajuseyo 2 года назад +3

    thank you so much for this video ㅠㅠ really needed this video as i try to get back into content creation

  • @lynellb
    @lynellb Год назад

    So thankful I stumbled on this video! In one of my videos I actually said, "I'm not the only one going through this/experienced this". This video is my confirmation for sharing my story! 🙏🏾❤️

  • @itsmarionfink
    @itsmarionfink Год назад +1

    I am just starting out on RUclips and this is the message I needed to hear! Being authentic and sharing the journey rather then trying to be perfect or conform to a niche. Thank you Lynette! 💛

  • @raylubin
    @raylubin Год назад +9

    Focusing on/thinking of a "niche" has felt more like a chore than anything else. I want to document my journey, show different parts and aspects of my life (even ones that are new to me), and just as you said, show up as myself

  • @Emily.Ledesma
    @Emily.Ledesma 2 года назад +11

    wow amazing I was feeling stuck with editing, this video came at the perfect moment. Love you and your videos! ✨🌸💕

  • @theredwitchgirl
    @theredwitchgirl 2 года назад

    I needed to hear this 😭❤️ thank you !

  • @moherbe
    @moherbe Год назад +1

    This is so inspiring and amazing! Makes starting RUclips a lot less intimidating and I love how you went about it in such a chill and positive way! Subscribed ! Keep being you, you’re amazing! 💛

  • @Prettybaby52
    @Prettybaby52 2 года назад +3

    I love the message in this video and it’s exactly what I needed to hear rn. The only thing is I guess for me, i get kind of stuck in being authentic because sometimes my life isn’t that glamorous 😭 There are days where I don’t go out and I look a mess and sometimes I feel like ppl don’t want to see that

    • @quabrewton
      @quabrewton 2 года назад

      Me too! Especially those days when I don’t want to get out of bed but from what I’m hearing batching content will save us on those days

    • @oliviad4259
      @oliviad4259 2 года назад

      i struggle with that too but in the beginning she said one of the first steps is to figure out what you need to do to better yourself and then take steps to start doing those things. and then record yourself doing these things. i feel like it doesn’t have to be glamorous, just authentic

  • @bookofgloryx
    @bookofgloryx 2 года назад +9

    I've got one question - how did you decide on whether to share your full name or not? Cause you could have totally used a nickname or some brand name but you decided to be fully transparent. I guess I wonder how do you make sure you're safe sharing everything?

  • @shaneyg25
    @shaneyg25 Год назад +2

    I truly believe you should show up as yourself . I was discourage from content creation bc ppl said you have to niche down. I just wanna be me lol, and there are so many levels to that . I noticed that many of your videos aren’t over 20 minutes , wow. Thanks for the advice . You have a new subbie. Love your transparency

  • @joycalories
    @joycalories 2 года назад

    This was an amazing post, Lynette! I can't believe you ever questioned whether you would draw an audience...your content is amazing! But questioning ourselves is a very common human frailty...I'm glad you pushed beyond that limited belief! 💜

  • @pmarks177
    @pmarks177 Год назад +65

    Let's take a moment to appreciate how much time and effort he puts into his content for us. Love the videos!

  • @realshantia
    @realshantia 2 года назад +4

    Thanks for the advice on staying away from a niche. That would bore me FR anyways 🙂

  • @realpristine
    @realpristine Год назад +1

    I used to think I should always have my hair, nails makeup together before I record a video and now I’m just like… just be yourself. I watch people who look like they just woke up all the time and I don’t even care because I like listening to them😌😅

  • @HolisticMenopauseWellness
    @HolisticMenopauseWellness 2 года назад

    Thank you, I really needed to hear this today. I've been showing up as someone knowledgeable in my space. But I've found it difficult because it really makes me feel like I can't express my true self. Your video has given me the confidence to show up as my true self for my future videos. I did start watching your channel about 18 months ago and noticed that you were being more 'yourself.' It's great to see your growth over time.

  • @christinakcover
    @christinakcover Год назад +1

    Thanks for this video Lynette ❤️ thinking of starting a podcast and so encouraged by this!! It is an absolute joy to be subscribed to your channel and I look forward to catching up on your latest videos in the days ahead!

  • @niyatekle
    @niyatekle 2 года назад +1

    Thank you, I needed to hear this. Being oneself online is actually really hard and it’s not even video for me. I’m only doing a podcast called ‘must-knows before you die’ at the moment. And I’m still on the journey to putting myself out there.

  • @octaviadarling
    @octaviadarling Год назад +1

    I am so happy that this video popped up in my recommendations. I really needed to hear each gem that you shared. Thank you for this inspiring message!

  • @kristapedia2662
    @kristapedia2662 Год назад +1

    Girl it's like youre in my head!!! Thank you for this video, it's been one of the most helpful on my personal journey!

  • @Daniellechmbrs
    @Daniellechmbrs Год назад +2

    It’s crazy because you can definitely tell you’re being more of yourself too! Like the fashion content was fun and cute but this is the best version of you I’ve got to witness. Loved this! Go you ♥️

  • @Faith-EllaCottrell
    @Faith-EllaCottrell Год назад

    needed to hear this!! Thank you for your help 🥰

  • @demystifyingreality7658
    @demystifyingreality7658 2 года назад

    This is so insightful and makes so much sense! Especially with sharing the "downs"...thank you for sharing :)

  • @amerialake9665
    @amerialake9665 2 года назад

    I really needed to hear that right now 😭 I appreciate you so muchhh🫶🏽

  • @rellabella4482
    @rellabella4482 2 года назад

    I love watching your videos that just confirm my thoughts and things I''m currently experiencing . Thank you !

  • @WorkingWomenAgency
    @WorkingWomenAgency 2 года назад

    One of your best videos! Loved these tips and it’s been amazing watching you quit your job to where you are now. You should be so so proud ❤️

  • @OhSoLimitless
    @OhSoLimitless 2 года назад

    great video lynette - i definitely agree about your whole message around just showing up as ourselves

  • @Nifaratheicon
    @Nifaratheicon 2 года назад

    Wow thank you! I’ve been really struggling with this. It’s not that I don’t feel confident with who I am, it’s that I always make the mistake of thinking being more like other creators to be my key to success. I’m working on that

  • @GetElevatedWithMe
    @GetElevatedWithMe Год назад

    This is my first video of yours and you are so very well spoken! I’m definitely going to use some of these tips 💙

  • @Terelle365
    @Terelle365 Год назад

    This was EXACTLY what I needed to hear today. Thank you for listening and sharing your wisdom with us. ❤

  • @anastasia_fineapple
    @anastasia_fineapple Год назад

    needed to hear this 😭thank you