How to Find Yourself on YouTube

Have you ever thought about becoming a creator on YouTube? Or wondered about what drives those who do?At 45, Alexa Saarenoja made a bold transition from a distinguished career in architecture and design to a full-time content creator on YouTube. Through her channel and consulting firm, she combines her passion for teaching with her own transformative experience, guiding midlifers to set and achieve their goals and create lives they love.Check out Alexa's channel here: youtube.com/@alexasaarenoja To download Alexa's guide for New YouTubers,: https://mailchi.mp/6895a2633c7f/youtube-email-collectionOther channels we mentioned in the episode: Silver and Solo: https://www.youtube.com/@UCI6cnQSTzRc3MInral3a2fwReflections of Life: https://www.youtube.com/@ReflectionsofLifeCheck them out!0:00 Do you use YouTube?1:07 Redundancy at 456:58 Vulnerability9:07 Dealing with negativity15:28 Midlife diversity18:00 What’s good about YouTube21:16 Starting your own YouTube ChannelIf you've enjoyed this conversation, PLEASE LIKE & SUBSCRIBE.About the Midlife and Beyond Podcast.Like all transitions, midlife can be messy & sad & glorious all at once, leaving many midlife women feeling rather alone & somewhat invisible. But what does this transition we are experiencing lead to? I'm Jo Blackwell, a photographer, author and coach for women who want more from their lives post 50 and I'm here to remind you that if we manage our health and embrace it, growing older can lead to one of the greatest periods of growth and transformation of our lives.The Midlife Movement was created to change minds about midlife and growing older, one story at a time. Because we only become invisible when we stop seeing ourselves. See my LinkTree, where you can buy my books, browse my website and subscribe to my Newsletter for free resources: https://linktr.ee/joblackwelluk