If you're wanting to go beyond posting videos on YouTube as just a hobby and actually make a career out of it, then this episode is exactly what you need! Having a successful YouTube channel doesn't just mean having an outlet where you can pour out your creative juices to your satisfaction and being able to share that with millions of people. Just like Kimbyrleigha, a successful YouTube channel can afford you numerous opportunities that will eventually lead you to financial success.

"I would not venture off into things that I wasn't passionate about." - Kimbyrleigha

When Kimbyrleigha started her YouTube channel back in 2015, she was not only juggling a corporate job but also raising a 3-year-old daughter as a single mom. Even with all of that, she had no intention of making it as just a hobby. Kimbyrleigha wanted to make being a YouTube creator her new career.

Through her boyfriend, Kimbyrleigha learned about affiliate marketing and began researching it. Now, she's affiliated with about 100 companies and approximately 80% of her income is from affiliates.

"You probably need to get on trends because those things are going to catapult you." - Kimbyrleigha

Kimbyrleigha always wanted to be an entrepreneur and she has been afforded that opportunity m among others, through doing YouTube. However, according to Kimbyrleigha, the opportunity to become a voice that people listen to has been the greatest opportunity so far. If you're earning money on top of doing that, and doing what you love, what more could you ask for?!

If you're wondering how to get subscribers on YouTube fast and drive your channel to new heights, you're in for a treat with today's episode! So, perk up your ears as our guest shares her inspiring story and some invaluable tips on how you can achieve your goals and become a rising star in the YouTube world.

"You have to be really thankful if you even have the bravery to do YouTube." - Kimbyrleigha

After a tough breakup with her ex, Kimbyrleigha was looking for a change of scenery and a fresh start when she moved from Florida to Los Angeles in 2012. As a single mom to a one-year-old daughter, she struggled to find a job despite having graduated from law school, until she eventually landed one in corporate America where she busted her butt every day for three years.

With no other creative outlet, she started posting videos on YouTube in 2015 with the secret hope that she could make enough money to one day quit her day job. It was one of the best decisions she ever made. After only less than a year, Kimbyrleigha was able to make a breakthrough and now has nearly 100,000 subscribers,4.5 million video views, and is fulfilling her dreams.

Kimbyrleigha's secret on how to get subscribers on YouTube fast was her do-or-die attitude and her determination that failure was not an option. With her current channel rebranding, she continues to find ways to achieve better success.

"You always have to know how YouTube is changing. This is your business." - Kimbyrleigha

"When you have a good title and a thumbnail and good content, I feel that that's really all that matters." - Karina Garcia

If you’ve ever wondered how to grow your YouTube subscribers and have a successful YouTube channel, you don’t want to miss this episode! Our guest for today grew her YouTube subscribers to 5.5 million and received 693 million video views in just two years! Lucky for us, she is willing to share with us her secrets and insights on how she was able to achieve such fast growth.

Karina Garcia is YouTube's DIY slime queen from L.A. Ever since she started her YouTube channel in February 2015, she has become one of the most recognizable faces on social media and is best known for being one of the top five most followed DIYers on the internet thanks to her super eye-popping YouTube thumbnails.

"I actually edit my thumbnails before I even edit my videos. It's one of things that I really think of right away." - Karina Garcia

At first, Karina wasn't so sure about creating her own YouTube channel because she felt scared about having to face negative feedback. However, once she made up her mind and jumped straight into it, she loved it so much that she made it her hobby and started uploading every week.

Her videos are all about empowering her viewers, especially kids, to create on their own terms. Now, she's the author of Karina Garcia's DIY Slime, a collection of 15 DIY slime recipes that will take you to slime heaven.

Beyond teaching the world how to make slime and crazy arts and crafts projects, Karina loves design, style, and keeping up with the latest trends. She shares with us her story of when she first began filming her videos to now becoming the YouTube sensation she is.

“If you show up for YouTube, YouTube will show up for you.” - Shan Boodram

If you're considering getting in on the YouTube action, you're probably wondering how to start a good YouTube channel, right? Building your YouTube channel to a highly successful level takes a considerable amount of time and effort so you want to make sure you get started off on the right foot.

Luckily, my guest today can help provide some great tips for how to start a good YouTube channel! Shan Boodram started off her adult life by going the traditional route and earning a degree in Journalism. She then wrote the book, Laid: Young Peoples Experiences with Sex in An Easy-Access Culture. However, when she found herself in a "massively toxic" relationship, she decided to leave Toronto and pursue a career in Los Angeles.

Shan had used YouTube to promote her book and had built her channel to around 20,000 subscribers so, after her fourth failed pilot (for MTV, no less), she decided to become a Certified Sexologist and take her YouTube channel more seriously. Within six months, she grew her subscriber count to over 100,000! Don't worry, she shares exactly how she did it in today's episode.

Shan also shares exactly how to start a good YouTube channel, what elements of the process are the most important, the equipment she absolutely loves, her issues finding the right agent, and the incredible opportunities that have resulted in having a dominant presence in a relatively small YouTube niche ... including her own multi-season web series with Full Screen!

“If you see results, you will be motivated, and then you will keep going.”

YouTube newbies often struggle to stay motivated. It’s hard to get inspired when it feels like no one is watching your channel. But today’s guest gained traction quickly, earning 1,000 subscribers in the first month and adding another 1,000 per week since then. Curious how she gets more views?

Shea Whitney is an up-and-coming fashion and luxury YouTuber who started her channel just eight months ago, but has already gained an impressive 30,000-plus subscribers! Shea has grown her channel quickly – all while being a wife and mother of two AND working full-time as an HR specialist. She loves to mix classic and trendy styles, and Shea is a collector of high-end, investment designer handbags.

Today Shea offers tips and tricks for getting inspired, shooting quality videos and securing more views on YouTube!