The YouTube Power Hour Podcast

Do you wish you were making money as an influencer? If so, how can you turn your passion project or hobby into a full-time career? What are the odds of making money as an influencer? How can you become successful at it? I am so excited for today’s episode because not only will we unlock the answers to these questions, but we’ll also talk about mindfulness, meditation, and positivity with our guest...

Have you ever thought about starting a podcast? How is podcasting different from having a YouTube channel? How do you start a podcast of your own? If you’re asking these questions, you can get the answers right here in this episode! Our guest, Ashley Johnson, will share some tips with us as she tells us how she started her own podcast. “Podcasting is a lot less work than YouTube.” Ashley was initi...

Learn what top 10 tools you need to get started on YouTube in this episode of  Beauty and the Vlog.  Check out our newest guide:  How to get on PR lists even if you have a small following and get LOTS of free product! Get it HERE!  Join our fabulous free Facebook group to make friends, get support and learn the ins and outs of being an online influencer. 

Gaining popularity as a blogger or YouTuber doesn’t happen overnight. It takes hard work to put content out there consistently and have people notice you. Since Instagram started, the platform has helped content creators gain subscribers from all over the world. It’s a safe bet that gaining followers using a growth hack for Instagram would also give you a bump in followers on your blog and an incr...

Do you randomly blog or post videos in your YouTube channel, or do you plan and schedule your blog content? Well, today we will learn from our guest why it’s far better to do the latter and take a look at all the benefits you can get by keeping track of trends, events and holidays, and keeping a content calendar of what you’re going to post and when. Nikole is the face behind the popular health fo...

If you could work on YouTube full time, would you take that leap of faith? Our guest, Amanda Lee, went with her gut and decided to do just that! "It's kind of nice when what other people enjoy, and what you enjoy, lines up." 19-year old Amanda first started her YouTube channel when she was only 15 years old. She attended an art program in high school and, although art is definitely her number one...

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What are you passionate about? Wouldn't it be amazing to be able to earn a living out of what you love to do? Has the idea ever crossed your mind? What is the secret to turning your passion into a profitable online brand? "Even the stuff that didn't turn out great, it's always a learning experience." Amber of SweetAmbsCookies started sharing her passion for cookie decorating on YouTube after reali...

Defining your niche is SO important to unleashing your potential as an influencer. Join us in this challenge to uncover your niche.  Download your FREE niche workbook HERE.  To participate in the challenge, you need to be a member of the Facebook group. You can join HERE .  The challenge starts today October 9th and ends on Thursday October 12th. I will be live in the Facebook group...

October is the BEST time if you are a beauty YouTuber. Between Halloween, the Fall season, holiday releases and more, this is an amazing month to create lots of content. I detail why specifically October is the best month all year, backed by data, and the three things you need to do to capitalize on it!  Here is the playlist for our collaboration! Check out the videos and see what everyone is...

As you might already know by now, anybody can start a YouTube channel, but not everybody becomes successful at it. It takes hard work and sometimes even a little bit of luck. In fact, when you think about growing your number of subscribers, you have to think creatively and not only as a content creator but also as a marketer. Luckily for you, in today’s episode, we’re talking about some of the bes...

"Don't try to be something you think people want." YouTube is filled with bubbly and outgoing personalities who have become YouTube stars in their own right. However, having a YouTube channel is not exclusive for extroverts. If you have passion and knowledge to share, then what you actually have is the magic formula to become popular on YouTube! One such popular YouTube influencer is Silvia Reis,...

Are you looking to embark on your very own journey to becoming a beauty, lifestyle, or health and fitness influencer? Most, if not all, influencers out there can be found on multiple social media platforms, the most popular of which are YouTube and Instagram. However, if you're someone who's just starting out, which social media platform should you get on first? Should you consider getting on both...

Are you wondering what would be the best YouTube equipment to use when starting a YouTube channel? Or, are you someone who’s looking to upgrade your work and give your videos a new look using different tools and technology? Whether you’re just beginning to set foot in the YouTube world or you’ve already been vlogging for some time, today's episode will surely provide you with a tremendous amount o...

Success is something we all want to achieve but it’s not always easy to come by. You’ve probably heard many YouTube content creators talk about their stories, how they first started their channels, how they struggled, and how they eventually gained thousands of subscribers to finally achieve YouTube success. However, when you look at the sheer number of YouTube channels out there, you can definite...

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Are you ready to take YouTube seriously and make that transition from your current job to being a full-time YouTube content creator? It’s not an easy decision to make, and achieving success on YouTube is certainly no easy feat. However, for fitness influencer, Amanda Bucci, making that transition was empowering! "I wanted people to take some piece of value out of it at the end of the day."  ...

In the world of YouTube where there is so much content and so many people doing the same thing, success comes to those who do what they are passionate about. For some, it can be DIYs; for others, it can be makeup tutorials. Still for others, like 25-year-old Olivia Marie, AKA KeepUpWithLiv, it can be their passion for healthy eating and living a healthy lifestyle, which results in them becoming a...

What would you do if your lucky stars aligned and you won a free stay at a brand new fully-furnished apartment for an entire year, with free utilities, groceries, and monthly gift cards to boot? Well, you might think this is just wishful thinking, but sometimes wishes do come true! For 21-year-old Lindsay Marie, who was just fresh out of college, winning a contest and getting this dream-come-true...

Have you had thoughts about starting a YouTube channel but don’t have the confidence or are too shy to take the plunge? Check out today’s episode and see how our guest overcame her fears and shyness to become YouTube’s viral video beauty queen. “We all do this because we love it but it is nice to get recognized for your work.” - Mayra Garcia Mayra Isabel Garcia, of Mayratouchofglam, knew...

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 ca...

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." - Kimbyrleigh...

"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...

“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 h...

“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-comi...