The Enthusiasm Project

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Why does every creative endeavor need to become a money making venture? This week I wanted to dive in to some thoughts I’ve been having on why it seems that “having fun” isn’t as much of a priority on YOuTube as it used to be. Is there a way to be strategic with the content you create while also staying true to yourself and hanging on to the spark of fun that made you want to begin in the first place?

And thank you to everyone who has sent me messages over the past few weeks. I apologize for the lack of episodes. My dad passed away in August right as the new school year was beginning, so it was important to take some time and focus on taking care of myself amidst all that chaos before being able to jump back into the normal flow of things.

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S3E07

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This week’s show is a journey. We’re going to talk about cameras, but that’s really just for context. More importantly, I’m going to share a creative identity crisis I’ve been dealing with that forced me to reconnect with my roots in terms of why I originally wanted to share anything with the world in the first place and how authenticity plays a key role in every part of that.

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S3E06

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It’s my first ever Q&A episode! I can’t believe how many great questions were submitted, so let’s dive in for an extended episode! Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to submit a question.

•The Hive Podcast:
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S3E5

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Let’s get ethical! Last season I talked about wanting to develop an ethics statement to help guide how I approach potential partnerships with my YouTube channel and podcast, and to help keep my audience, me, and partners on the same page.

It took about 6 weeks, but I drafted a statement that I’m very happy with and that has already helped to build stronger relationships. This week I want to go line by line and explain my thinking behind each point and how it might apply to anyone who created online content.

Original episode about ethics (S2E18):
https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm/episodes/When-The-Things-You-Create-Are-No-Longer-Yours-S2E18-eepmvp

•Thanks to Keng of the World for sharing your thoughts on last week’s discussion via voice message. Check out his podcast here:
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•My Ethics Statement (feel free to use as a foundation for your own):

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S3E04

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It’s been a whirlwind of camera news lately, and I think it’s super exciting! However, as people are praising new releases or lamenting imitations, there’s a third group that tends to show up and remind everyone that “story is king” and “gear doesn’t matter.” While there’s definitely truth to those platitudes, I think they can actually be harmful, and in some instances, can even end up discouraging people from diving in and making something.

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—— Gear of the Week ——

•Edelkrone HeadONE
https://geni.us/headone

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My lovely wife Heather has been struggling with the direction of her own YouTube channel lately. We wanted to have a candid conversation about creativity and how she might want to adapt/approach her content in the future. I think this includes a lot of very valuable lessons for anyone who creates things to share with an audience online.

Thank you to Heather for being so open! Be sure to check out Heather’s YouTube channel:

http://youtube.com/heatherjustcreate

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S3E2

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We’re kicking off Season 3 on what happens to be the 3 year anniversary of my YouTube channel! To celebrate, I wanted to share three personal stories with you that taught me 3 very valuable lessons, not only helpful for life in general, but that have also proven immensely valuable as a digital content creator.

Leave a message and be included in a future episode! I’d love to hear your thoughts on my lessons learned or even hear some of your own life lessons!
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—— Gear of the Week ——

•Flashpoint C Stand
https://www.adorama.com/fplsc.html

What I love about this is how affordable it is and how many mounting options is comes with. Check out this video from Tommy Callaway where he goes into a bit more detail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBwyc80eGCw

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S3E1

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Thanks to everyone who’s been listening and sending me awesome messages of support. Let's wrap up Season 2 with a dive into all the ways that comparison can negatively affect your attitude and accomplishments. Whether it's against yourself or others, comparison has a way of devaluing our successes and planting the seeds for insecurities. Ultimately, it's important to stay keenly aware of the present moment and give ourselves a bit of kindness/credit for what we do and what we work to accomplish. 

Podcast Workflow Video:
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—— Gear of the Week ——

•Power Outlet Remote Control - comes with 5 adapters and 2 remotes!

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S2E21 | Series Episode 42

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Don’t get me wrong, I love you guys, and the YouTube camera/tech space is fairly diverse when it comes to race/age/orientation, but have you noticed that the gender split is wildly uneven? This week Heather and I dive into the issue and explore some of the possible reasons why female creators aren’t often found in this niche.

If you’re like me, this might be something you didn’t notice until it was pointed out, but once you notice it, you can’t ignore it. If you have any thoughts/input/ideas, or if you are a female creator and want to share your insight, definitely leave me a voice message and I’ll include you as a part of a future episode.

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•Intellytech Pocket Cannon Mini (my choice)
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•Dyson Hand Vac!
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S2E20 | Series Episode 41

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This week I wanted to share some of the unexpected places I’ve found inspiration for my videos and how that has helped me to develop my personal style over time. I think that anyone who creates anything often struggles with where to find inspiration and how to be inspired without plagiarizing, so it’s a valuable discussion even if you’re not someone who makes videos specifically.

Here are the videos I talk about in this episode:

•Break Our of Your Creative Rut:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVHQbkT1YrA&t=12s

•Canon EOS R 1 Year Review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7mAWxzZarw

•The Cheapest Mic on Amazon:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5C5Hvaffsg

•Probe Lens:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tvMQfB7k9g&t=61s

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iPad Pro!

I don’t have an affiliate link for this one, but I recommend buying directly from Apple just to ensure you get the best support possible if you ever need it. I have the 12.9 inch version in a super nice “Surf Blue” case. Of course for me, the Apple Pencil is what really makes the iPad Pro come alive, so I recommend it 10/10. Even at a high price it’s an insanely great value when compared to something like a Wacom tablet or display. And it’s always a good idea to grab extra tips for the Pencil too. They last a long time, but are easily damaged if the pencil is dropped…and I’ve don’e that more than a few times myself.

I do have an affiliate link for the screen protectors I like. They’re not fancy, but they work really well. I’ve used them for years, and I have them on all of the student iPads at work:
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S2E19 | Series Episode 41

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