In 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!

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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

In 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!

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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

In 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!

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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