It’s still a very small channel, but it’s very encouraging to see people are interested in the content. I’m excited to keep going. Thanks everyone here for the encouragement and support!!

Hey everyone! So excited to be here! I’m a lover of stories and asking questions! I value listening just as much as speaking up (maybe more). I enjoy craft coffee, reading thought-provoking and fiction books, watching great plot line movies, theater (especially character development), my marriage and three kids. My goal is to tell my story on YouTube. Growth and traction/ being see would be great, but I think I’m more focused on what makes a good story? How to show, not tell— say the main point without rambling etc. I need like-minded people and creators in my life. That’s why I’m here. To learn and be encouraged to make something… anything. I started my YouTube channel last March and have been limping along, half-ignoring that it exists and that I really DO want to tell attractive stories through it. There are so many amazing methods of storytelling but I haven’t found my method yet in the video world. Some of my big hangups in creating and posting are the amount of steps it seems to take for just one short. I need simplification and better habits/tactics… maybe ideas for automation. Excited to start in on some courses and see where that takes me! Thanks for being creative alongside me! Lauren

I'm a small channel with 12 subs and 9 videos. This morning one of my videos reached 75 views! The most so far. It may not seem like much to most, but it made me smile. This video is my absolute favorite because the place is so special to me. The video was about chasing the Michigan sunrise.

I’m really looking forward to Christmas dinner and playing all boardgames with my family . My favourite is Monopoly. What about you guys?

I've always danced to the beat of my own drum. I have created different thumbnail designs and finally made something that represents my channel's vibe. Will this design hurt my channel? It's too soon to tell. I'm curious if others create thumbnails unique to their channel, and if it matters to you. I'd love to hear your experiences. Here's a picture of my new thumbnail.