Podcast
Women Of Video
Hosted by Desiree Martinez · EN
The Women of Video Podcast shares the stories of Women Video Creators to inspire OTHER women to start creating. In each episode, deep dive into why these women choose video, their struggles, their successes and of course get real about what happens when you are a female creator on the internet.
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SEO, Funnels, and Sponsorships—Meredith Marsh’s Creator Success Secrets
Nov 21, 202400:44:50Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Meredith Marsh, who went from hobby blogger to a thriving YouTube creator. Her journey is nothing short of inspiring! We dive into the rollercoaster of monetization, the magic of simplifying business decisions, and how she's mastered creating passive income with YouTube funnels. Meredith gets real about tackling invalid traffic issues (ugh, the struggle), while also dropping gems on the power of SEO and blogging to boost visibility. We also chat about the ins and outs of sponsorships and affiliate marketing—what works, what doesn't, and how to make it all flow. Meredith even teases her future plans to grow her content and revenue streams, leaving me and, I’m sure, you totally motivated. This convo is a must-listen for anyone looking to turn their passion into profits! Our community is focused on helping women not only to be better creators but to also make money doing it. Spreadshop allows for you to start making money as soon as you have merch to sell. You can open your FREE online merch store with Spreadshop in minutes! Cost-free, hassle-free, it’s merchandising made easy. Click this link to get started for FREE! Get started with Spreadshop at https://womenofvideo.com/Spreadshop Follow Desiree at http://t.ly/GbY4 Follow Meredith at https://www.youtube.com/@meredithmarsh Chapters 00:00 From Hobby to Business: The YouTube Journey 10:29 Building a Sustainable Income Stream 20:45 Navigating Challenges: YouTube's Invalid Traffic Issue 30:47 The Power of SEO and Blogging 40:59 Affiliate Marketing: Strategies and Insights
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The Future of Digital Products with Jessica Stansberry
Nov 14, 202400:56:29Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I sit down with Jessica Stansberry, and together, we dive into the real, sometimes messy, balance between running a business and keeping family life in check. We cover how content creation has evolved, the rollercoaster of course creation, and what it’s like to juggle priorities as a parent. We talk about the importance of setting solid boundaries, staying in tune with market trends, and crafting a career path that really vibes with your personal goals and values. I also dig into my own journey as a YouTuber—from early income wins to lessons from financial struggles. We get into those pivotal financial moments, like launching successful digital products and the power of diversifying revenue streams through sponsorships, affiliate marketing, and even paid emails. I also share how blogging has been a traffic magnet and my upcoming plans for a membership model that blends my business and creator worlds seamlessly. Our community is focused on helping women not only to be better creators but to also make money doing it. Spreadshop allows for you to start making money as soon as you have merch to sell. You can open your FREE online merch store with Spreadshop in minutes! Cost-free, hassle-free, it’s merchandising made easy. Click this link to get started for FREE! Get started with Spreadshop at https://womenofvideo.com/Spreadshop Follow Desiree at http://t.ly/GbY4 Follow Jessica at https://www.youtube.com/@jessicastansberry Chapters 00:00 Balancing Business and Family Life 03:08 The Evolution of a Creator's Journey 05:54 Shifting Strategies in Course Creation 09:04 The Future of Digital Products 11:49 Navigating Parenthood and Entrepreneurship 15:00 Understanding the Creator Economy 18:13 Finding Your Unique Path 21:05 The Reality of Time Management 23:48 Lessons from the Journey 28:27 Navigating Life's Phases and Work Balance 32:09 First Taste of Income as a YouTuber 34:02 Lessons from Financial Struggles 38:29 Success Stories and Financial Milestones 42:06 Understanding Sponsorships and Brand Deals 47:31 Affiliate Marketing Insights and Challenges 51:24 Exploring Paid Email Income Streams 53:44 The Role of Blogging in Traffic Generation 54:42 Future Plans: New Membership Model
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From Health Struggles to Food Empire: How Kim Cooked Up Success in the Creator World
Oct 3, 202400:40:09Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I sit down with Kim, who turned her personal health challenges into a thriving food content empire. Kim shares her incredible journey as a food blogger, dishing on why blogging still matters in today’s fast-paced digital world and why owning your content is a total game-changer. We dive into the wild ride of monetization, the ups and downs of being adaptable in the creator economy, and all the exciting business opportunities that come from building your own brand. Kim also serves up some seriously valuable advice for any aspiring creators looking to make their mark! Our community is focused on helping women not only to be better creators but to also make money doing it. Spreadshop allows for you to start making money as soon as you have merch to sell. You can open your FREE online merch store with Spreadshop in minutes! Cost-free, hassle-free, it’s merchandising made easy. Click this link to get started for FREE! Get started with Spreadshop at https://womenofvideo.com/Spreadshop Follow Desiree at http://t.ly/GbY4 Follow Kim at https://prettydeliciouslife.com/ Chapters 00:00 Turning Challenges into Opportunities 04:14 The Importance of Community and Support 04:39 Introduction to Kim's Journey 07:20 Navigating Health Challenges and Content Creation 10:21 The Evolution of Blogging in the Digital Age 13:11 The Importance of Blogging for Creators 16:05 Creating Engaging and Informative Recipes 19:17 Building a Diverse Business in Content Creation 22:15 Monetizing a Blog: Strategies and Insights 25:17 The Role of Management in a Creator's Journey 28:05 Advice for Aspiring Creators 31:20 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Kim
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Monetize Without the Salesy Vibes: Millie Adrian’s Blueprint for Creator Success
Sep 26, 202400:51:19Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I sit down with Millie Adrian, a total powerhouse in the content creator world, who went from dreaming of being an Instagram model to becoming a thriving educator for creators like you and me! Millie gets real about what it took to truly understand her audience and how she navigated financial struggles during COVID. We dive into how she built her creator business without feeling all salesy and gross, sharing her success with digital products and how key community support was in keeping her going. And then—brace yourself—she tells the wild story of her YouTube channel getting hacked and the tough lessons she learned through that nightmare. We wrap up with some solid insights on scaling a business, her plans for evergreen courses, and why nailing that work-life balance is everything. You don’t want to miss this one! Our community is focused on helping women not only to be better creators but to also make money doing it. Spreadshop allows for you to start making money as soon as you have merch to sell. You can open your FREE online merch store with Spreadshop in minutes! Cost-free, hassle-free, it’s merchandising made easy. Click this link to get started for FREE! Get started with Spreadshop at https://womenofvideo.com/Spreadshop Follow Desiree at http://t.ly/GbY4 Follow Millie at http://t.ly/qc1f- Chapters 00:00 Monetization Mindset: Overcoming Sales Fears 03:07 From Aspiration to Education: Millie's Journey 05:49 Navigating Financial Hardships: The COVID Experience 08:58 Building a Creator Business: Strategies for Success 12:11 The Importance of Audience Understanding 14:51 The Impact of COVID on Content Creation 18:00 Creating Value Without Being Salesy 21:06 The Transition to Digital Products 23:56 The Power of Community and Support 26:58 Crisis Management: Recovering from a Hacked Channel 30:05 Income Streams: Diversifying Revenue as a Creator 33:02 Scaling Your Business: Finding Balance 35:54 Future Plans: Building an Evergreen Course 38:52 Personal Growth: Finding Work-Life Balance 41:51 The Joy of Being a Potato: Embracing Downtime
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Sep 19, 202400:26:08Tap to summarizeIn this extra special episode, we're celebrating 5 years of the Women of Video podcast with a live panel recorded at the VidSummit Women of Video Mixer! I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Monica Kahn, Olivia Owens, and Cassandra Bankson, an inspiring group of women creators, and we didn’t hold back. We dive into the real challenges of being women in the creator economy, sharing personal stories of overcoming obstacles and celebrating the power of representation. From building community to calling on platforms and brands to step up and support women creators, this conversation was filled with authenticity and energy. Together, we’re shaping the future of media and content creation, and this episode is a perfect snapshot of that journey! Get vidIQ to blow up your channel at womeonofvideo.com/vidiq Our community is focused on helping women not only to be better creators but to also make money doing it. Spreadshop allows for you to start making money as soon as you have merch to sell. You can open your FREE online merch store with Spreadshop in minutes! Cost-free, hassle-free, it’s merchandising made easy. Click this link to get started for FREE! Get started with Spreadshop at https://womenofvideo.com/Spreadshop Follow Desiree at http://t.ly/GbY4 Follow Monica at https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicakhan/ Follow Olivia at https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivialowens/ Follow Cassandra at http://t.ly/yQKza Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Creator Economy and Personal Journeys 03:01 Challenges Faced by Women in the Creator Space 06:14 The Role of Platforms in Supporting Women Creators 08:49 Brand Responsibility and Gender Equity 12:09 The Importance of Representation in Media 14:56 Empowering Women Through Authenticity and Community 18:11 Navigating Social Media Platforms as Women Creators 21:04 Final Thoughts and Advice for Women Creators
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From Side Hustle to Dream Job: Growing a Reaction Channel into Full-Time Income
Sep 12, 202400:40:57Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I sit down with Bethany, one half of a dynamic duo running a super successful reaction channel on YouTube. She shares how she and her husband started their channel to pass the time during long commutes, and now it’s blossomed into a thriving community! They’ve got two channels—one all about video games and the other diving into movies and TV shows. While her husband’s gone full-time on YouTube, Bethany’s still juggling her day job. They’re bringing in revenue through ads, Patreon, and sponsorships, but the dream? Both of them, going all-in on their channel. This is such an inspiring journey of building a brand, one reaction at a time! Get vidIQ to blow up your channel at womeonofvideo.com/vidiq Our community is focused on helping women not only to be better creators but to also make money doing it. Spreadshop allows for you to start making money as soon as you have merch to sell. You can open your FREE online merch store with Spreadshop in minutes! Cost-free, hassle-free, it’s merchandising made easy. Click this link to get started for FREE! Get started with Spreadshop at https://womenofvideo.com/Spreadshop Follow Desiree at http://t.ly/GbY4 Follow Bethany at http://t.ly/AocMx Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:06 Starting a Reaction Channel 11:28 Why People Enjoy Reaction Videos 18:12 The Journey of Building a Channel 24:26 Diversifying Revenue Streams 29:35 Financial Planning for the Future 38:43 Final Advice and Conclusion
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Understanding Your Value as a Creator
Sep 5, 202400:31:37Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I’m chatting with Meredith Jacobson, a powerhouse consultant in the creator economy space. We dive deep into the business of hiring creators, building brands, and all the unique quirks of the creator world. Meredith opens up about her journey to launching a consulting business and how she’s connecting pros with killer opportunities in the creator economy. We also talk about the magic of networking, knowing your worth as a creator, and how to work smart with brands. If you’re thinking about starting a business or just want to crush it in the creator space, this episode’s got the goods! Get vidIQ to blow up your channel at womeonofvideo.com/vidiq Our community is focused on helping women not only to be better creators but to also make money doing it. Spreadshop allows for you to start making money as soon as you have merch to sell. You can open your FREE online merch store with Spreadshop in minutes! Cost-free, hassle-free, it’s merchandising made easy. Click this link to get started for FREE! Get started with Spreadshop at https://womenofvideo.com/Spreadshop Follow Desiree at http://t.ly/GbY4 Follow Meredith at http://t.ly/Lt00v See what Meredith offers at https://www.offscreenresources.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:11 The Business of Hiring Creators 03:04 Meredith's Consulting Business and Matching Creators with Jobs 08:05 The Power of Networking in the Creator Economy 13:20 The Unique Aspects of the Creator Economy 17:02 Working Effectively with Brands in the Creator Economy 21:42 Understanding Your Value as a Creator 24:40 Alternative Ways for Creators to Work with Brands 28:34 Starting a Business in the Creator Economy 31:19 Conclusion and Call to Action
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Creating Remarkable Content: Quality vs Quantity
Aug 22, 202400:47:32Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I sit down with the amazing Aprilynne to explore her journey as a YouTube creator and the game-changing importance of crafting high-quality, standout content. Aprilynne shares how she’s mastered deep dive YouTube strategy videos and turned all that research into easy-to-digest frameworks for others. We also dig into her approach to consistency, finding that sweet spot by prioritizing quality over quantity. Together, we discuss the pros and cons of her content creation strategy and how YouTube viewer expectations are constantly shifting. Plus, Aprilynne breaks down her monetization methods—from YouTube AdSense and affiliates to sponsorships, courses, and her exciting upcoming paid mastermind program. Get vidIQ to blow up your channel at womeonofvideo.com/vidiq Our community is focused on helping women not only to be better creators but to also make money doing it. Spreadshop allows for you to start making money as soon as you have merch to sell. You can open your FREE online merch store with Spreadshop in minutes! Cost-free, hassle-free, it’s merchandising made easy. Click this link to get started for FREE! Get started with Spreadshop at https://womenofvideo.com/Spreadshop Follow Desiree at http://t.ly/GbY4 Follow Aprilynne at http://t.ly/9E4l1 Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:01 Creating Remarkable Content 09:09 Monetizing Your YouTube Channel 12:57 The Changing Expectations of YouTube Viewers 36:00 The Power of Mastermind Groups 40:46 Finding the Balance: Consistency and Quality
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Balancing Authenticity and Polished Content
Aug 15, 202400:32:34Tap to summarizeOkay, let me spill the tea! On this episode of the Women of YouTube podcast, your girl chats with the fabulous Jy Prishkulnick—social media queen and actress extraordinaire. Jy spills all about her days as a child actor and how she's now blending her acting chops with some seriously savvy social media moves. She dishes on keeping it real while serving that flawless content and giving us those juicy behind-the-scenes peeks we all crave. Jy's also got some killer projects in the works, like a short film she not only co-wrote but co-directed—because why not do it all, right? Tune in as Jy drops some gems on surviving and thriving in the ever-changing entertainment biz and how to slay the social media game while connecting with your fans. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this! Get vidIQ to blow up your channel at womeonofvideo.com/vidiq Our community is focused on helping women not only to be better creators but to also make money doing it. Spreadshop allows for you to start making money as soon as you have merch to sell. You can open your FREE online merch store with Spreadshop in minutes! Cost-free, hassle-free, it’s merchandising made easy. Click this link to get started for FREE! Get started with Spreadshop at https://womenofvideo.com/Spreadshop Follow Desiree at http://t.ly/GbY4 Follow Jy at http://t.ly/qX6ZR Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 05:16 Jy's Acting Career and Social Media Presence 08:33 The Role of Social Media in Jy's Acting Career 13:41 Balancing Quality and Authenticity on Social Media 17:32 Utilizing Social Media for Financial Opportunities 23:21 The Intersection of Acting and Social Media 25:11 Navigating the Changing Entertainment Industry 28:06 Exploring Personal Storytelling on Social Media 30:32 Learning from Co-Stars and Building a Personal Brand 32:16 Conclusion and Call to Action
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The Power of Personal Branding in Business
Aug 8, 202400:41:54Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I chat with Megan Orser, the powerhouse CEO and Business Strategist of Smart Apartment Solutions and Smart Moves. Megan takes us through her incredible journey in the rental property management industry and reveals how she’s used video to skyrocket her business. She shares her secrets on using video to highlight the perks of her apartments and reel in renters. We also dive into the magic of personal branding and how businesses can tap into their employees' personal brands to get ahead. The big takeaway? Just start creating video content and have fun with the ride of learning and growing. Get vidIQ to blow up your channel at womeonofvideo.com/vidiq Our community is focused on helping women not only to be better creators but to also make money doing it. Spreadshop allows for you to start making money as soon as you have merch to sell. You can open your FREE online merch store with Spreadshop in minutes! Cost-free, hassle-free, it’s merchandising made easy. Click this link to get started for FREE! Get started with Spreadshop at https://womenofvideo.com/Spreadshop Follow Desiree at http://t.ly/GbY4 Follow Megan at https://www.tiktok.com/@smartchickmegan Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Parallel Entrepreneurial Journeys 02:15 Getting into the Rental Property Management Industry 04:32 Discovering the Power of Video in the Industry 06:56 Using TikTok to Showcase Apartments 08:41 The Importance of Legacy Businesses 11:36 The Impact of Video in the Rental Property Management Industry 13:32 Creating Video Content as a Business Owner 16:48 Balancing Work and Marketing Video Creation 19:32 Short Form vs Long Form Video Content 22:43 The Role of Personal Branding in Business 25:59 Leveraging Employees' Personal Brands for Business 29:08 Overcoming Fear and Perfectionism in Video Creation 32:20 Using User-Generated Content for Marketing and Recruitment 36:35 The Power of Personal Branding in Building Trust 40:48 Advice for Women in Their Creative Journey
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