how YouTube is changing my life (with less than 500 subscribers) | tips for introverts

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Join me as I celebrate my first year of being on RU-vid! In today's video I share the behind the scenes of being a new creator on this platform in hopes of inspiring you to become the same.
Some say that RU-vid is a numbers game, that analytics and retention rates are all that matters.. but I disagree. This will never matter more than what is to be gained on this journey in terms of personal growth. Especially if you're someone who is on the more introverted side, like I am.
Hope you enjoy, xx
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Email: wellwithdora@gmail.com
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EDIT:
Hi! I did not expect this video to take off in the way that it did. Thank you all so much you have no idea what this support means to me. I'm going to answer every single comment of yours, I just need some time to go through them all! I appreciate you taking the time to vibe with me on this channel in whatever way!
xx, Dora
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Time stamps:
0:00 - 0:40 - Intro
0:40 - 1:22 - What today's video is about
1:22 - 2:19 - The reasoning
2:19 - 3:44 - Just start.
3:44 - 5:26 - For Those who will Start
5:26 - 6:55 - For the Introverts
6:55 - 7:32 - The Opportunities
7:32 - 9:08 - The Challenges
9:08 - 10:18 - Things I'd like to Overcome in 2024
10:18 - 11:28 - Final Thoughts
11:28 - 12:02 - Bloopers
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@wellwithdora 4 месяца назад

What is something you'd like to overcome/challenge yourself to do in 2024?

@YedidahMVO 4 месяца назад

Making a RU-vid chanel x-x if I do in a year from then I'll be talking about how you inspired me :3

@wellwithdora 4 месяца назад

Love that! Just go for it, and I'll be eagerly waiting to see you celebrate your channel's first birthday! @@YedidahMVO

@Raffiix 4 месяца назад

Starting a RU-vid channel. I have been thinking about it for 10 years or something. I just don’t have the courage to do it! Anyway, thank you for your inspiring talk 😊.

@TanyaBrightFuture 4 месяца назад

@@wellwithdorain 2024 I have started my psychopathic abuse recovery ❤️‍🩹 mind and body transformation. I am overcoming my fears every single day. Today was day 22 of my journey. I overcame fear to speak up twice today: 1st at hair salon -I made everyone laugh and 2nd time - I spoke up to my abusive neighbour's who were threatening me. Usually I just silent but today I pushed myself and I feel proud.

@TanyaBrightFuture 4 месяца назад

@@wellwithdora also challenge myself to work out every single day. I have online boxing coach and he helps me to stay accountable ❤

@MohamedBashandy Месяц назад

This is a proof that you are 1 video away to grow your channel, so never give up

@Daisymaysvlogs Месяц назад

I love this 😊

@wellwithdora Месяц назад

Totally! And if we never make that next video we 'll never know how it might have played out! Thanks for the comment!

@Tzingy.DanSingSoul Месяц назад

Thank you, I really needed to hear that. ❤

@RebaMiran 26 дней назад

trueee!!

@TheMindsetPoint 23 дня назад

Agree much ❤

@onyinyenkemchor-albert7095 3 месяца назад

“That’s heck of a lot of people” touched my heart. Followers are people and a hundred people is a lot of people. It’s important not to forget.

@PokeDubzTCG 2 месяца назад

This line stuck out to me so much! And you're exactly right, that is a lot of people!

@teeLovesLife Месяц назад

yup!

@dreikycaprice Месяц назад

"My whole life is basically a conversation happening inside my head." - YES

@Kozette88 29 дней назад

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@CharSoLovelyy 2 месяца назад

For all the new RU-vidrs like myself just starting your channel, I wish you nothing but the best, let’s keep going 😊

@wellwithdora 2 месяца назад

Thank you! You too! ♥️

@Maggies_beauty1 Месяц назад

Thank you so much love ❤

@StephanieEatsss Месяц назад

Thank you so much, I also wish you the best🥹

@annikaalexandra Месяц назад

My friend gave me the best life changing advice for a new RU-vidr. "It could have been sooner, but it could have been later." So start now. Enjoy the journey. The starting is the best part. You are finding your voice. It's incredible. Good luck!

@TechTosh Месяц назад

This aged well for only 2 months. You are up 9,000+ subs sheeeesh 🎉

@ariafelisha 16 дней назад

She is at 11.3k as I type this.

@DishaDorett 11 дней назад

@@ariafelisha crazyyy huh love that for her

@chasingrainbowschannel 3 месяца назад

Introverts of the world unite!...separately🙃❤

@maethefae8 2 месяца назад

😂😅

@GhostedOffroad 2 месяца назад

LOL I love this comment

@Selfloveisthebestdrug 2 месяца назад

😂😂😂

@creativeliving4905 2 месяца назад

Haha separately

@_hannerle_ 2 месяца назад

Ahahahahaha omg 😂😂😂😂

@ArtandFear 4 месяца назад

Woo! 5 days later and your subscribers have gone up nearly 10x! Well done 👏🏻👏🏻

@alinabelousova 3 месяца назад

This is very encouraging. RU-vid just keeps promoting this video. I stumbled upon it today (9days later) and she has 4.37K subscribers 🤯

@VoicesofTania 3 месяца назад

@@alinabelousova16 hrs later and 4.59K 🤯👏

@alinabelousova 3 месяца назад

@@VoicesofTaniaWhaaat?! 😲

@Christen-G 3 месяца назад

4.76K at day 10! 😮🎉 The algorithm loves this one 😄

@myhappyvibe 3 месяца назад

@@Christen-G yes, one vid can change it all as they say :))

@yourhumanthorc 4 месяца назад

As a fellow introvert, I can confirm doing RU-vid has shifted around my introvert-edness lol

@oxanadc 4 месяца назад

omg same

@DIYyourlife365 4 месяца назад

Same here. When I started I was mortified even to hear my own Voice in my videos 😂 now I am better. I can focus on how to actually make quality videos instead on my voice and face.

@oxanadc 4 месяца назад

agree 😊@@DIYyourlife365

@giuliaingmajor 4 месяца назад

same!!

@allison.garcia 4 месяца назад

same!

@johnbryant6610 Месяц назад

"You didn't start way back when. What's the point of starting now?" That is exactly what stops so many of us from starting anything! When I hear that voice inside say that I immediately tell it to shut up! Thanks for pointing that out!

@AnaMariax 3 месяца назад

I've been doing youtube since the beginning of 2021.. My channel has been sooooo slow in terms of growth, but I've LOVED every second of filming, editing, getting creative etc etc.. I didn't once let me lack of views or subscribers demotivate me, because I genuinely enjoy creating content. That being said, literally about 20 mins ago I reached 1000 subscribers!!! It feels so weird, but also so good :)) The growth I've seen in your channel over the last few days is INSANE!! I'm so happy for you!! You 100000% deserve it xxxx

@serinadelmar6012 3 месяца назад

Congratulations! It is a great achievement, plus your viewers are huge and that ratio is key. You will explode soon, RU-vid-metaphorically, of course :) by the way, also just subbed to you ❤

@AnaMariax 3 месяца назад

@@serinadelmar6012 omfg the way I’ve been sooo so sad today because my pms has been INSANE, but your comment has literally flipped my day 🥹 that’s SO so sweet of you, thank you SO MUCH for your kind words 😭❤️ and for subscribing omg thanks for joining my silly little journeyyyy😩xxxx

@serinadelmar6012 3 месяца назад

@@AnaMariax bless your heart ♥️ (and sweet girl, we are so in sync :) so sorry you been having a tough one, happy to have brought a little joy, you deserve it though, don’t forget that bit. I’ve got you on all notifications joy so I don’t miss anything and honoured to be part of your journey. 🥰 hang in there, as however hard it might be in this moment, good things are coming, the light cannot exist without the dark, nor the stars shine without darkness. I think when things get overwhelming sometimes it’s just good to give yourself a break, remember all you’ve done to get to where you are now, an achievement of itself, and ask what is reasonable in this moment. Personally, I think RU-vid/Netflix, a hot water bottle, chocolate and knowing that tomorrow is a whole new day ♥️ much love, look after you, and I can’t wait to see more of your offerings.

@AnaMariax 3 месяца назад

@@serinadelmar6012 you are just the brightest little ray of sunshine!✨ thank you so so so much ❤️❤️ look after yourself too angelll xx

@elizasmys 3 месяца назад

Yess same!!! I loooove having a channel 😂

@JonRamosComedy 4 месяца назад

Just stopping in to say congrats. All of my subscribers are either missing or Amish.

@wellwithdora 4 месяца назад

Thank you!

@JonRamosComedy 4 месяца назад

@@wellwithdora of course! Keep er moving.

@TonyTheeAviator 4 месяца назад

😂 missing or Amish

@PhoYourEyesOnly 4 месяца назад

Haha! Mine are all mad I’m about mental health and manifestation and not food reviews anymore!🍜👀👌

@tspmcfarlane 4 месяца назад

This comment made me check out your videos, Jon, and you just got yourself a subscriber who is neither missing or Amish (yet).

@raihana.onfilm 4 месяца назад

I learned that consistency is key. forget a schedule, just keep posting when you can!

@josiahamaze 3 месяца назад

Same! Have any tricks to make it easier?

@raihana.onfilm 3 месяца назад

@@josiahamaze depending on priorities you might have, make an effort to schedule intentional time (daily or weekly) for you channel. even if its just 30 mins thinking about a concept video and the juices will start flowing.

@josiahamaze 3 месяца назад

@@raihana.onfilm Very solid advice. Thank you!

@rashelleannpunay 3 месяца назад

❤😊

@SuitedSkaterLion 3 месяца назад

How do you avoid looking at Likes and Dislikes, i struggle to not look here, and often it depress me Rip. I literary make 30 mins of video, where i had fun recording and editing, plus the project costed me lots of money, and time, and i had to learn to edit and all that crp... And there is somehow peoples reaching to dislike me.. How. You seem to be very advanced.@@raihana.onfilm

@JazzieFitMBS Месяц назад

So you had less than 200 subscribers a few months ago?? This is AMAZING

@retirementbudgettravel699 2 месяца назад

I’m a new 68 year old RU-vidr. Your video was so honest & inspiring. Just subscribed. Thank you so much!! 🌷

@retirementbudgettravel699 2 месяца назад

@@newjiva well done! 😁👍🏼

@maethefae8 2 месяца назад

@@newjiva @retirementbudgettravel699 I followed you both! Yay! Welcome! 🤗

@fonsecarichard 2 месяца назад

@@retirementbudgettravel699like the name! Good luck on your channel, I just started mine also hehe😊

@princesshazell 2 месяца назад

congrats on starting your channel!

@retirementbudgettravel699 2 месяца назад

@@fonsecarichard Awwww!! Thank you so much!! 😁👍🏼

@AhmedOsman. 4 месяца назад

I'm number 1000 subscriber 😄 congratulations 🎉🎊 keep up the good work 💪🙏and wish you All the best 🤞

@callumbronn 3 месяца назад

you are a legend.

@riveralvarez7517 4 месяца назад

Awesome video. I am small RU-vidr, and I think that for small channels the most important thing is to get good presence from the beginning. If you are not popular, people won't care even if you have the best videos and the best content on platform. I am not beginner anymore, but I know how hard it can be (and honestly if I didn't use a lot of Famester, I would have quit a long time ago. It made everything much easier for me, especially getting to 1000 subs and view hours).

@ElishaKrystal94xxx 3 месяца назад

Is Famester legit? And youtube wont ban your account etc? X

@elizasmys 3 месяца назад

You don’t have any content???

@bexiexz 3 месяца назад

whats famester? thats cool

@GavinKohAquascaping 3 месяца назад

I think what strikes me about your video is your earnestness and sincerity in telling your story. You come across so genuinely and that is what grabs people's attention, at least it did for me. Essentially, you are telling everyone's story. I'm very happy for your success and hope you blow up....your channel that is lol! Congrats!

@wellwithdora 3 месяца назад

Thank you for such a thoughtful comment! That was basically the first time where I kind of "got over" the fact that I'm talking to "people" and I think that took a lot of the tension off! Which probably came across more in the footage! Thank you so much ☺️

@vmarinhos Месяц назад

“What am I doing here? I’m sharing myself, I’m sharing my energy”. We gotta do this first and foremost for ourselves, mostly for ourselves as a way to honour our own innate right to be, to express whatever we’ve brought to share and give to the world. I’ve been procrastinating creating my channel precisely because of the fear of sharing who I am, fear of opening up, fear of blossoming into the world. People can be really fucking cruel and the more sensitive one is the less encouraged they feel to get exposed and judged. I’m much closer than I’ve ever been though. The awful lot of shadow work I’ve done is bringing fruitful results. Thank you for this very necessary video.

@Adesolarasheed 4 месяца назад

I’m also a new RU-vidr with 20 subscribers . The hardest part was starting and I just did 5 days ago and I can tell you it’s worth it. It feels like therapy ❤

@wellwithdora 4 месяца назад

As you said: the hardest part is behind you and I'm so happy for you that you started! Rooting for you! ♥️

@oxanadc 4 месяца назад

so trueee, it is like therapy and the hardest thing is always to get started on a project, but the results are always so rewarding

@vanessasafel 4 месяца назад

I love this Milestone Video Idea. New RU-vidr 😅 also figuring it out

@monalgupta5281 3 месяца назад

Hey! is it not required to have 1000 subscribers and 4k hours watch in ONE year so as to avoid it being a dead channel?

@oxanadc 3 месяца назад

@@monalgupta5281 I think so yeah

@furanvalley 4 месяца назад

Here another super newbie on RU-vid and I relate so much with your thoughts on being a ‘smaller’ content creator! I think we really need to treasure the genuine attitude you mentioned when creating new videos. Like, nobody is expecting nothing from us, and we have so much space to challenge ourselves, try new things, talk about things we love and value.

@wellwithdora 4 месяца назад

I'm so glad you relate! This is literally something that I appreciate so much as a new creator because it is a type of freedom that some "big" RU-vidrs don't really have sometimes. Some do of course! And it all comes with its positives and negatives, but I consider it such a huge upside for smaller channels. Rooting for you to keep going! Thanks for the thoughtful comment! ♥️

@oxanadc 4 месяца назад

exactly, from another small content creator here, I second this right now I am loving the content I am making, I uploaded one yesterday actually which I thing is one of my best one

@purrwithus 4 месяца назад

I love this attitude! It's so easy to get demotivated because of our own expectations but in reality we're the only ones setting the high expectations

@oxanadc 4 месяца назад

agree@@purrwithus

@GoodnessDoc. 4 месяца назад

As a new RU-vidr with just 23 subscribers and also an introvert I relate with the part of thinking a content idea is perfect and also thinking it's not the next minute. That and being comfortable vlogging outside my room has been my biggest struggle. Don't get subscribers or views but am really great full to God that I actually started in the first place

@reneea44 3 месяца назад

now you have 6.66K in two weeks girrrrrrl CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! You got this! Road to 10k !! 🥳

@wellwithdora 3 месяца назад

Thank youuuu so much I can't believe it genuinely ♥️

@feystrange 3 месяца назад

This is INCREDIBLY thoughtful and helpful as a beginner. The first thing you said about encouraging introverts to pursue RU-vid if they’re interested really hit for me. There’s a lot of outlets that aren’t great for introverts and it’s exciting to realize this can be

@wellwithdora 3 месяца назад

OHHH I'm so glad you resonated with that part! That was a big turning point for me realizing that this doesn't have to be stressful like all of the other social media are (for me at least). I started seeing RU-vid as an advantage almost, where my introverted qualities can be actually well utilized.

@DemonTom 4 месяца назад

This was Inspirational, and proof that you're only ever 1 video away from breaking through. We get so caught up in our fear of taking chances, because its frustrating to think of putting in all the work, and failing. I had been stagnated in my RU-vid career in 2024, even though I started in 2006. I had been successful before, but I'd lost my way in doing what is easy, instead of taking chances. Thank you for this video. It's exactly what I needed to listen to this morning.

@bexiexz 3 месяца назад

that's great introspection

@JayleeOCO 3 месяца назад

As a new, introverted youtuber that started posting in 2023, thanks for sharing your journey! Congratulations on your success! 🎉

@wellwithdora 3 месяца назад

Thank you babe! Can't wait to see your channel grow!! ♥️

@lauralouisetaylor2726 3 месяца назад

I just watched some of your videos and really enjoyed them xx

@JayleeOCO 3 месяца назад

@@lauralouisetaylor2726 awe thank you! that means a lot 🤎

@santichill 3 месяца назад

It is so crazy to see how all of us creators stories at the beggining are so similar, and is so cool to see other peeople overcoming it, really cool that you shared it

@wellwithdora 3 месяца назад

That's so true, no matter what "scale" we're at, we all generally have a similar start. We all had to start from somewhere! thank you!!

@behindthescenesofnikki 3 месяца назад

I definitely suggest getting ahead. My channel is a baby channel and I had been thinking about a channel for many years. Two months before the new year, I started filming videos and getting them scheduled to make my channel happen. So when I started, I was two months ahead, procrastinated some, and now I'm a month ahead. It really takes away the weekly stress. I even got a whiteboard in my office with four video ideas that are the focus, so it's right in my face as a constant reminder. I am a very out of sight out of mind individual, so this is incredibly helpful and prevents me from getting overwhelmed. Loved your video!

@wellwithdora 3 месяца назад

Omg I have to get on that. It sounds like a dream to be ahead and not have to think of the next upload immediately! Thank you for sharing!! ♥️

@elizasmys 3 месяца назад

Sending love from another small creator!!! 🤌🏻

@simplyellies 4 месяца назад

im also very introverted when it comes to making videos. taking my camera out in public is already nerve-wracking, i can't even film myself at home if i know my family can hear me. i've been so self conscious of starting my journey but i genuinely love the creative process so i'm definitely going to push myself this year! thank you for your insight and congrats on one year!!

@unbecomingellie 4 месяца назад

You got this 💪 can’t wait to see your new videos ☺️🩵

@brandonjfernando 4 месяца назад

100+ to 2K subscribers within a week of posting this! 😮 big congrats! Keep it up! 😊

@user-sr4ux4zp5x 12 дней назад

"Basically my whole life is a conversation that's happening in my head" 😂 most relatable thing I think I've heard on RU-vid

@sew.sumalee 2 месяца назад

This is so sweet and encouraging 🥳 I have had some unexpected success on TikTok but with the potential ban, I know it's time to transition to RU-vid and I've just been terrified. The technology differences, building a new audience from scratch, finding a new format, etc are all so intimidating but I feel like it's possible.

@wellwithdora 2 месяца назад

Ooh that's so cool! I mean you have already proven to yourself that you can build an audience so that's already a plus I think! And I'm sure that plenty of people who follow you on TT would sub to your RU-vid if they knew you had a channel! What is there to lose? Go for it! ♥️

@TonyTheeAviator 4 месяца назад

Girl I just noticed your subscriber count is going up like crazy I’m so excited for you!! You fkn did it 👏

@verymadz 4 месяца назад

Thank you SO much for posting this! My goal for the past 4 years has been to start a RU-vid channel, but I always talk myself out of it. But I finally filmed a silly little video, just to get started! Posting this Thursday - thanks for the extra little push 🥲

@nonFluencerNoWa 4 месяца назад

Wishing you all the BESt and success❤

@unbecomingellie 4 месяца назад

You got this 💪🏻🩵

@shrutis-vlogs 4 месяца назад

i can relate, ive been on the verge since i was in school now im 20 and i finally started posting !! it was about time 💝 i think support is the biggest contributor to continuing these kind of things :) good luck with your channel, i'll be waiting for the video

@oxanadc 4 месяца назад

will be waiting for the video as someone who started with a little filming challenge which was quite silly now I have fallen in love with it

@wellwithdora 4 месяца назад

You're welcome! I'm so happy you're inspired to start, GO FOR IT GIRL! Can't wait to see your first video! ♥️

@project.barbarella 2 месяца назад

Your account grew so much in the past couple months! Congrats !! And happy birthday to your yt chanel 🎉

@wellwithdora 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much!! ♥️

@brendangkelleher2669 Месяц назад

All the best to you.I have been doing RU-vid for three years now and only have a little over one thousand subscribers. My views tend to be just the hundreds not thousands. What keeps me going is a genuine passion for what I do and like you,I have struggled with time management given that I have a day job. I sometimes get writers block and can’t get any scripting done but you have inspired me to make more videos without worrying about the script to much. Thank you and good luck with your channel!

@wellwithdora Месяц назад

Thank you so much! I'm glad you got value from the video! ♥️

@donatellobruno 4 месяца назад

This video doubled your subs to almost 1k in 5 days. This is an example of "let the algorithm do it's job" very common advice by youtubers. Good for you Dora. Subscribed! :)

@MissGoldee 3 месяца назад

I just found this and it's over 4k 😳

@lenhlemat 3 месяца назад

She’s at over 6k now🎉 that moment I have no clue how the algorithm works but I’m learning 😊

@MaeLeclerc2442 Месяц назад

I can relate to you on everything what you said . I felt the same way that every time I watch somebody I’m learning and I talk better. It’s like going to school and learn new stuff. It’s cool . Thank you for making this video!

@wellwithdora Месяц назад

Right?! It's crazy how to see yourself evolve from video to video and learn new things. I find it super fun! Thank you! ♥️

@RocquetteMusic 2 месяца назад

So true! Especially the overthinking part and inner critic 😁 I can definitely relate.

@kaitlynchuang 4 месяца назад

Ah I love this! First of all, congrats! I’m also an introvert and have thought about doing YT for over 7 years and never did anything about it… I filmed videos being like “yess I could post this” but never did 😭 It’s so difficult because I’m so afraid of being seen(?)/judgement from mothers but it’s inevitable as a content creator..

@oxanadc 4 месяца назад

I get you but tbh if I hadn't keep going I don't know where I would be I have fallen in love with editing and helping others I would encourage you to continue

@wellwithdora 4 месяца назад

I really get that. I wish I could tell you that that fear goes away, but I haven't noticed it decrease much since I started. But that also doesn't have to stop you from starting! The cool thing is: you can be afraid AND start. Figure out the rest along the way. People who judge you for doing something that you truly want to do are not the people whose opinion would matter to you anyway, right? So just go for it! Rooting for you! ♥️

@wellwithdora 4 месяца назад

Great points! @oxanadc

@kaitlynchuang 3 месяца назад

@@wellwithdora yes! thank you so much for the encouragement 🤍

@lenhlemat 3 месяца назад

I feel like as an introvert you film so much content and never put it out. I relate so well to this comment and yes because my consistency was amiss and my growth slow. But I’ve been greatly encouraged by this

@Daniloviceva 4 месяца назад

I'm so proud of you! You didn't give up on this yt idea and that's incredibly inspiring ❣️

@wellwithdora 4 месяца назад

Thank youu my friend! ♥

@rachael5611 4 месяца назад

God loves you! Repent and believe that Jesus paid the price for our sins! go to Jesus and he can give you mercy joy and peace and so much love!

@_dearsharon Месяц назад

cheering you on, from one creator to another! 🎉

@wellwithdora Месяц назад

Thank you so much!!! Wishing you all the best on your creator journey! ♥️

@KekeNtshasa 3 месяца назад

I started my RU-vid channel a few months ago after a long time of contemplating. This video just motivated me to continue because I find it so daunting sometimes. I was part of a religious group that discouraged us from expressing ourselves freely, especially on social media, but I have slowly been letting go of that fear. Thank you so much. Lots of love- South Africa❤

@callumbronn 3 месяца назад

ayyy im South African too! Also starting to take RU-vid more seriously now. Good Luck!

@lenhlemat 3 месяца назад

@callumbrohn and @kekeNtshasa I am from Eswatini 🇸🇿 and it’s even harder this side to grow a channel, there’s not much exposure hence my channel has grown slowly but gradually but I love it here

@purrwithus 4 месяца назад

Absolutely agree with you 😊 even uploading a new video feels like a small achievement 🙌🏻 if you think you “only” have 200 subscribers - that’s 200 people!!! who truly want to watch your content 😊

@wellwithdora 4 месяца назад

It absolutely does! Oh for sure, it's a lot and it exceeded my expectations already! I just think about if I had to talk in front of that many people put together in a room all at once, what kind of a meltdown I'd have :')

@VladimirKostek 4 месяца назад

It's also helpful to think of views as people in a room. Equanimity is important, if a video starts doing very well and then the following tanks it is easy to get demotivated. Let's say the first vid got 1k views in a week and the second one got 100, that's still 100 people in a room that you addressed. I can't remember what channel made that analogy but it stuck with me

@oxanadc 4 месяца назад

that is such great mindset to have@@VladimirKostek

@purrwithus 4 месяца назад

@@VladimirKostek totally agree with you on this one!

@ExploringSumatra 3 месяца назад

You have such a nice gentle yet confident vibe - what a pleasure to watch. And huge congrats on your first year of RU-vid! So amazing to see how this video took off and boosted your channel. I'm a massive introvert and find it extremely difficult to talk on camera in front of anyone. But my husband (also an introvert) and I started our channel 2 years ago and it's mostly travel-based, so it's kind of unavoidable. I think our vlogs could be SO much better if we had the confidence to talk to (and in front of) other people, so I'm really going to try to work on this. On a personal note, I've really been wanting to start my own channel for YEARS and always talk myself out of it, but watching your vlog has really made me feel motivated. Who cares if I only get 50 people watching? Who cares if I look stupid? What's important is building my own self-confidence and doing something that I can be proud of. Thank you for this, looking forward to following your trip to Spain.

@wellwithdora 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much ♥️ I totally get you, just now after the trip to Spain do I feel slightly more at ease talking in front of my husband haha! Definitely go for your own channel too if that is something that you'd enjoy! The benefits are so amazing! Rooting for you guys and your own personal channel! ♥️

@charliconradi 3 месяца назад

i started my RU-vid channel in February 2023 so i'm almost at my one year mark too!! so many similarities to your story and i'm so happy i started!!

@JonathanYoshiki 4 месяца назад

I just started my yt channel and kinda feel ridiculous making content but hearing your perspective after a year of yt is so refreshing and inspiring!! congratssss🙌🙌

@josiahamaze 3 месяца назад

Your story matters.

@giannakayira8133 4 месяца назад

I came from Mai’s story and I’m definitely staying for you! As an introvert, I love seeing other people like me on RU-vid! Loved the video!

@lenhlemat 3 месяца назад

The one reason I started a channel was to challenge myself and improve my personality, the channel on its own has been slow but I’ve personally grown so much😊

@Windowsinthewater 5 часов назад

Congratulations!! You are such an inspiration! I have only 7 so far but I'm very grateful for all of them 🥰

@PROTECTALLWOMEN 3 месяца назад

Congrats 🎊 so you grew thousands literally overnight wow! That’s amazing 💜🙏🏽

@wellwithdora 3 месяца назад

It's genuinely crazy, I'm so grateful. Thank you ♥️

@MaryanasLife 2 месяца назад

Happy One Year! What a lovely, down to earth video. We need more people like you on this platform.

@AasthaKocharofficial 2 месяца назад

Seeing this when you’re about to hit 10K - like wow your 1 year of effort paid off in 1 month. You go girl’ ❤️

@wellwithdora 2 месяца назад

Thank you so so much 🥹♥️ I'm glad you phrased it like that because that's what perhaps some people don't really understand, this video "blew up" but without the whole year of trials and failures it wouldn't have happened.

@BrixtonBeat 4 месяца назад

On your way to 1000! Thanks for posting this

@Naysaworld 3 месяца назад

I am so proud of you, so excited to see your growth ❤

@Aichasbeauty 18 дней назад

This resonates with me deeply as an introvert. Even posting a single picture used to trigger anxiety in the past, and I'm glad I've overcome that. So, to everyone considering starting a channel, just go for it and don't overthink. You'll improve as you go along

@bethisgrowing Месяц назад

I just started yesterday! I was overthinking the lack of views so much but I'm so excited for this journey!

@chorechronicles Месяц назад

Let's support one another sis 😊

@bethisgrowing Месяц назад

@@chorechronicles yes ofc! I’ll leave a like and comment on your video :)

@ClefairyFairySnowflake 4 месяца назад

Congratulations on starting your RU-vid journey! One year in is a huge milestone! I'm so proud of you for having the courage to start a RU-vid channel! Good luck with your RU-vid journey! And good luck with the future growth of your channel! Have a great day!

@nagadoooo 4 месяца назад

This was an incredibly inspirational video and exactly what I needed to hear, thank you for taking the effort to script, edit and post!!

@SheChoseHealing Месяц назад

I am currently on 155 subscribers and I really think of it as 155 people in a big room all enjoying my content, which is actually super powerful! 😀 Also, it's so empowering to see how you skyrocket with this video girl! Congrats!!!

@chorechronicles Месяц назад

same here .😄

@SheChoseHealing Месяц назад

You just got one more sub from me! Wish you all the best 💛 @@chorechronicles

@chorechronicles Месяц назад

@@SheChoseHealing aww thank you so much. And you too got one more sub from me. All the best to you as well. lets grow together 💜

@issanomaly 3 месяца назад

Thank you for the encouragement! I've been doing RU-vid for quite some time now, and its really frustrating at times cause videos dont perform well. But then I remind myself I keep making videos because it makes me happy, and I think that's what's important :)) I feel less anxious now when I'm going somewhere alone, because I film it. Although I still feel shy filming in public, but I feel like vlogging is really helping me ease my social anxiety. I know I've a long way to go, a lot to learn, and I'll try my best to improve and do better. I'll never give up

@wellwithdora 3 месяца назад

I get you girl. I was on IG for a long time and it was really demotivating to create but not see a "return". Then I realised I just hated creating for IG. Making YT videos is fun even if nobody watches haha. So as long as you're getting something out of it personally, then it's so worth it to keep going! Rooting for you and you channel ♥️

@issanomaly 3 месяца назад

@@_dayedream_ thank you for the encouragement love 💜 I won't give up :))

@issanomaly 3 месяца назад

@@wellwithdora You're so right! I prefer Yt over ig too! Creating content for yt is almost therapeutic to me. Because it's a platform where I can express myself in a creative way. And thank you for your kind words💜 I'm trying my best. Hopefully, someday, my dream will come true💜

@Santanabvlogs 2 месяца назад

I so agree. Its helping me with my mental health with or without subscribers. Just subscribed to u hun x

@arieolis 4 месяца назад

YES YES AND YES! i love what you said about introvert life being a conversation inside your head. i definitely feel that, and using youtube i do think that i am able to finally bring others into that conversation. i love everything about this video

@IAmMightyMike 28 дней назад

I can't thank you enough for this because I feel like my introverted side is just so overwhelming.

@DragonFireLair 20 дней назад

Thank you for your inspiration Dora! Just getting started. Only 4 subscribers so far, but definitely committed to being successful. It is a marathan, not a race.

@Favoursarah 4 месяца назад

The best decision I ever made was beginning this channel and picking a niche, I run a small business from home and so I hardly ever go out. But then I decided to show the world what living in Nigeria is like through my lens and so far so good, I’m proud of my self. My videos are picking up greatly and I’m almost currently at 7h subscribers. RU-vid is absolutely worth it!!

@oxanadc 4 месяца назад

that is so nice I also started my RU-vid channel as a way to express myself and now I can say it was one of teh greatest decisions I've made and I hope I can reach as many ppl as you do

@Favoursarah 4 месяца назад

@@oxanadc you’ve got this!🫶

@oxanadc 4 месяца назад

awwww thx @@Favoursarah

@wellwithdora 4 месяца назад

It's so cool that you took that step!! Rooting for your channel and business! ♥️

@Favoursarah 4 месяца назад

@@wellwithdora thank you 🫶

@chichiperry 3 месяца назад

This is exactly what I needed. It's 11:25 pm and I have been up all night trying to write up notes and put together my first scripts. I needed a little break and here you are encouraging me to keep it up! Thank you! HAPPY 1st BDAY!

@bexiexz 3 месяца назад

amazing

@selfmadejuice 2 месяца назад

Started back in 2020 , uploaded videos, changed themes and now I’m back again🙌🏽 just grateful to find your channel such an inspiration.

@wellwithdora 2 месяца назад

Welcome backkk!!! Happy that you decided to continue! Sometimes we all need a little revamp ♥️ Rooting for you babe!

@Lisa-ArkansasUnearthed 3 месяца назад

Happy One Year Anniversary!! Authentic, informative, inspiring and well done!

@Sujssszzz 4 месяца назад

Omggg i absolutely loved it!!! As a dancer i have recently started to post videos as well but just the shorts for now. Thank you so much because this was definitely a push that i didn’t know i needed. Also love the part where you said how we have one super idea and then after 2 days how we think it so dumb because girl same i have felt that way my entire life and i end up doing literally nothing. So i hope this changes for all of us thiss year!!! Congratulations on hitting 1000 subscribers

@oxanadc 4 месяца назад

I watched ur dance videos and they are super good, as someone who is also a small content creator I totally agree with the idea thingy 😆 like why brain

@Sujssszzz Месяц назад

@@oxanadc awww thank you so much!! Also girl you are so beautiful

@oxanadc Месяц назад

@@Sujssszzz awwww thx

@rgaijin 4 месяца назад

YT recc'd this for me and i'm loving your honesty and style. bloopers at the end is so chefkiss because it reminds me of how they do that in the movies so kudos on that. also congrats on the anniversary of your channel also that your subs increased! oh and your points are so valid and the biggest takeaway from a YT journey is seeing yourself grow on camera through the years.

@wellwithdora 4 месяца назад

Thank you for such a nice comment 🥹♥️ I'm so happy you enjoyed the bloopers because I LOVE them, I feel like every movie should just come with an additional 30-minute blooper reel! Definitely one of the best parts of being on YT journey, we think we didn't change much over the course of a few months or even a year but then it's so surprising to see just how MUCH of a change we actually went through.

@rgaijin 4 месяца назад

@@wellwithdora you are most welcome and wishing you all the best on your YT journey! ✨✨✨ honestly, you did inspire me to start or restart lol since I've been thinking of tubing since 2017 too started a bit then quit but we'll see how it goes this time.

@oxanadc 4 месяца назад

agree with the takeaway 100% best thing that ever happened to me

@GarzaDiesel День назад

Congrats! Just found this video and it’s amazing how fast your channel grew. Great editing. Wish you the best

@rachelgoor 3 месяца назад

This is so inspiring!! RU-vid is so challenging but wonderful. I’ve been working on my channel for 3 years and just recently started gaining some momentum. I’m also shy and talking infront of the camera has weirdly helped me break out of my shell a little more and figure out what really makes me, me. The hard work and consistency really pays off! Keep going girl! 💪 Happy to support.

@TanyaBrightFuture 4 месяца назад

Wow for 7 years!! I've been thinking for over 15 years❤

@riindala 4 месяца назад

Congratulations! This video came to me at the perfect time I’ve been wanting to make a channel and seeing your video is giving me that renewed motivation

@nonFluencerNoWa 4 месяца назад

It’s definitely life changing so sending you lots of good energy as you take the steps to breathe life into a ch. ❤

@karolinezz 3 месяца назад

Do it girl! I started 4 months ago and dont regret even a minute of it!

@GerardoVillacorta 4 месяца назад

As a introvert this video was so heartwarming! Wishing you the best on your YT journey!

@SouthFredVintage2958 3 месяца назад

I cannot tell you enough how much I needed this! I started a channel march last year. I struggle with a lot of what you talked about in this video...Thank You and Congratulations on your growth 👏 ❤️

@maddiej_ 3 месяца назад

i loved this video 🖤 i finally got serious about my dream of having a youtube channel and started posting last spring, my one year will be this march! it's so inspiring to see other people who have smaller channels sharing encouragement on starting this journey as opposed to someone who's already "made it" and has 1 million subscribers. sending you all the good vibes on achieving your channel goals! filming in public is something i still get anxious about but honestly just throwing myself into it and remembering no one is looking/thinking about what you're doing as much as you assume they are REALLY helps me when i'm psyching myself out

@kdramachats 3 месяца назад

I'm having so much fun running my channel BUT I kinda hate filming myself. So I've scrapped videos for that reason.😅

@maddiej_ 3 месяца назад

@@kdramachats i feel that 😭 i’ve definitely had to get used to what i look like on camera esp as someone who used to only show themselves with makeup. i kinda just had to make peace with it bc it’s unrealistic to always be done up in every video, but it gets easier!

@MelissaCoureauArt. 4 месяца назад

I love that you’ve touched on the experience for introverts! The first time I tried to speak in my video I felt so defeated because I knew what I wanted to say but it wasn’t coming out the way I wanted. Second try, I made some bullet points and it was better. Still some moments of “ not knowing where my sentence is going “ 😅 but much much better! Thank you for this ❤

@_art.with.passion__ 3 месяца назад

oh wow you have a art channel as well, so do I. I am so conscious about talking to the camera that i only upload shorts and processes of my drawing 😅 btw your videos are amazing.

@transcendcapitalism 3 месяца назад

i'm so happy for you that this video blew you up! great job!! you're inspiring!

@emmajoyvlogs 3 месяца назад

found your channel a few days ago…it’s crazy how much growth can come from just one video!! you are doing an amazing job ☺️

@ellasketch 4 месяца назад

You have no idea how many videos I unlisted because of some weird feeling of ''not being good enough'' or some higher expectations of myself that no one else really cared about. And at the beginning of this year, I listed them again. And looking at them now, I feel SO PROUD of myself, considering that was almost 3 years ago, and I had no idea how to edit properly and make good art in general 😆 I remember feeling super awkward in front of a camera, but I did it anyway. Looking back at them and myself, I really didn't think of a ''perfect video'', amazing edit, and whatever, I was just creating and enjoying... And that's what I'm bringing back this year! 🔥 And I must thank you for this amazing video, you really motivated me even more! I wish you all the luck with this channel and your passion and congrats on your 1st anniversary and milestone 🏆✨ edit: btw, What kind of mic do you use? I'm looking for a small mic and yours sounds really good 😬

@mildrumpus 4 месяца назад

This was such a great video! I just started my RU-vid channel this week, so I found everything you discussed in the video extremely helpful. Thanks for sharing.

@wellwithdora 4 месяца назад

Congratulations! I'm so glad it resonated! Thanks for the support ♥️

@oxanadc 4 месяца назад

congrats on taking that step as someone who was a bit shy at first I now truly enjoy creating content, I wish u the best

@felynnsoleil 3 месяца назад

Congratulations love! This is the third confirmation seeing this type of video. I love your editing!! That is something I am just working on more and it’s so inspiring! Keep growing love! ☺️🫶🏾💕

@AllThingsJustKat 3 месяца назад

Love this! I'm in the same spot as you were 2 weeks ago. I've been off and on with posting and the last year I've been trying to be serious about it. It's hard sometimes to stay motivated when you don't really have anything to show for it but I'm pushing through! Congrats to you and hope you'll go far! 💗

@cassea01 4 месяца назад

You’re giving me so much inspiration

@wellwithdora 4 месяца назад

Glad to hear! Thanks for the comment! ♥

@oxanadc 4 месяца назад

truly I got so inspired from this, I uploaded a video yesterday and this just gave me extra motivation

@FenzirL 3 месяца назад

The saddest part is when we put in days of effort and make a video and then hit upload! And then we end up with maybe 20 views! 🤣 (hurts every time ❤️‍🩹)

@Dr.SaritaTandon Месяц назад

True af

@unboxorado Месяц назад

Wishing you and all the content creators best of luck and success 😊

@hkcreation4573 Месяц назад

Keep moving, keep grinding, keep hustling you'll succeed one day

@HarmonyHaven110 Месяц назад

That’s ok, it’s part of the process!

@3piano 24 дня назад

Me the same, making music for hours, mixing, mastering the song.. shoot the video, edit video. Upload it and 50views... 😢

@itsthejacquie 4 месяца назад

This video is exactly what I needed. Love your vibe, love the way you speak. You've really inspired me today to get started! Maybe I can share my first video with you?

@wellwithdora 4 месяца назад

Thanks babe! ♥️ Go for it! Sure thing, looking forward to seeing your first video!

@chachashisia Месяц назад

I have 2 subscribers and those 2 keep me going …thank you for motivating small and introverted RU-vidrs like me ❤

@wellwithdora Месяц назад

That's huge! Those 2 subscribers deserve your dedication so keep it going! ♥️

@CandaceMeira 3 месяца назад

I needed this! Thank you for sharing & congratulations on 1 year 💗

@wellwithdora 3 месяца назад

So glad it was helpful! Thank you!!

@Curiousfeed507 4 месяца назад

Be consistent, it's ok to take a break but you'll still have to continue grinding, continue learning, how to edit, how to make thumbnails etccc, seo, but most importantly have fun

@wellwithdora 4 месяца назад

Yeah for sure! I have soo much to learn and it's actually quite exciting! Thanks for the support ♥️

@oxanadc 4 месяца назад

truly, like many ppl forget to have fun with this thing something that I love is just doing the content I enjoy and ppl tend to gravitate towards it

@razedraconis8512 4 месяца назад

Htf do you only have 242 subscribers and its been a year???? YOU SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST 10 k CONGRATS

@wellwithdora 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much! 🥹 I was very inconsistent with posting but yeah, super grateful for every single person who vibes with me, watches my videos, or chooses to subscribe ♥️

@NicolesGardenNS 3 месяца назад

I’m so glad this video is taking off for you!! Have a fantastic year 2. I’m just starting year 3 at almost 2k subs, but I’m pretty happy with that 🎉🎉

@divinemanni 3 месяца назад

And BOOM! Look at the algorithm and your hard work and consistency. Congratulations!! 🎉🎂

@MaitenaCarrizo Месяц назад

watching this 2 months later when you had 188 subscribers and now you have 10.1k 👁👄👁

@ch4174ny4 4 месяца назад

Type of girl i would fall for ! i better subscribe

@wellwithdora 4 месяца назад

That's very sweet! This gal is hella taken though ☺️💍 Thanks for the sub!!

@ItsAndrelina 3 месяца назад

I'm so happy I came across this video, I used to do RU-vid but have fallen in and out of it because of moving and as I discover what I truly want to do with this platform I am excited to start up again and be fully committed! Already got a new camera and everything! Keep it up Girl! You're inspiring us all

@IndieComicsandReviews 3 месяца назад

Congrats on making it through your first year! I’ve had my channel for a while but have been seriously making content for just two years. I’ve never been one to care about the algorithm so all growth has been purely organic. You seem like a genuinely nice person and it comes across in your videos. Just be yourself and have fun.