Have you ever felt like you needed to be perfect to start something new? When I started vlogging or just started my YouTube channel in general, I thought that was the key—polished edits and perfectly crafted words. I wanted to be the “perfect host,” the kind of creator who always had it together. But over time—and especially this year—I’ve realised that perfectionism isn’t the goal. In fact, it’s holding creators back. It was certainly holding me back. Imagine this, you’re at a dinner...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey! I wanted to share something I’ve recently changed when filming my YouTube videos, and I think it’s actually making me sound more “human.” In the past, whenever I made a mistake — like saying the wrong word, mispronouncing something, or just not phrasing something the way I wanted to — I’d immediately stop, redo the take, and then clean it all up during editing. But lately, I’ve stopped doing that. Now, if I mess up, I simply correct myself and keep going, just like I would in a normal...
5 months ago • 1 min read
There's a book that always caught my eye that loads of people always talk about, and it wasn't until recently that I actually read it that I understood why it was so popular. Before I had even gotten halfway through the book, I was already making small changes that significantly improved my life. It helped me to shift my mindset and make tasks that I should do every day or at least regularly, into habits so that I do them and don't make excuses. But there was one nugget in particular that was...
7 months ago • 1 min read
I had a bit of a realisation the other day after I posted a video and reflected on how it was doing. It really made me think about something that I used to resist a lot, earlier on in my YouTube journey, because I didn’t want to make the same videos everyone else would be making. So, the other day, I quickly put together a video about a firmware update for the Osmo Pocket 3 because it was basically a trending topic. I knew EVERYONE would be posting about it, BUT I liken a lot of YouTube...
12 months ago • 1 min read
In today’s newsletter, I’m going to share something that has completely transformed my approach to content creation, and how my channel will develop over the coming year. This shift could be a pivotal moment for your content creation journey too. Ok, so before I dive in, what am I talking about and what does it actually involve? It’s the 'Growth Mindset,' a concept developed by psychologist Carol Dweck, and is the belief that our abilities and intelligence can be developed with time, effort,...
about 1 year ago • 4 min read
If you're aiming for a YouTube channel that either becomes: a) Your full-time career b) A profitable side hustle c) A creative outlet for building a community There's a crucial step in video creation that many, especially those new to the content creation journey, overlook. It's what separates a channel that grows and succeeds from one that stagnates and goes nowhere, regardless of the effort you put in or the number of videos you produce. In today's newsletter, I'll share this essential...
about 1 year ago • 2 min read
When I started filmmaking a few years ago, I was always trying to make every video better and learning everything I could to elevate the production quality. I wasn’t looking for Hollywood results, just anything that would make my footage look more aesthetically appealing and less like an amateur, so when I found out about depth it was a game-changer for me. What do I mean by depth, and how do you create it? All you have to do is have something in the foreground as close to the lens as...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Listen to the audio email here In the previous newsletters, I touched on the importance of planning for your video content. Today, I want to address a challenge that many of us, including myself, face: vlogging in public. The feeling of being on display, the weight of countless eyes on you, and the nagging self-consciousness can be daunting and sometimes a bit overwhelming. But with the right mindset and a few practical tips, you can start to overcome this challenge and feel more confident...
about 1 year ago • 2 min read
Listen to the audio email here In the last email, I shared the importance of jotting down bullet points to give direction to your vlogs. Today, I want to take it a step further and transform those bullet points into a concrete filming plan. Before you start thinking I'm about to suggest a full-blown, scene-by-scene script – relax! I’m not, haha. Vlogging thrives on authenticity and spontaneity, especially if you know you’ll be interacting with other people. What I'm proposing is a middle...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read