The Colin and Samir Show How Cleo Abram Dominated YouTube in 1 Year
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Sep 17, 2024 
Cleo Abram, a former Vox journalist and creator of the optimistic YouTube show 'Huge If True,' shares her incredible transition to independent content creation. She discusses her unique storytelling techniques that engage audiences with complex scientific topics. Cleo highlights the importance of collaboration and the role of short-form videos in making serious themes accessible. The conversation dives into balancing personal narratives with informative content while maintaining authenticity in journalism, driving home the need for optimism in storytelling.
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Leaving Vox
- Cleo Abram left Vox to create "Huge If True" after realizing her work contributed to a negative outlook on the future.
- Young people on TikTok commented on her videos, expressing hopelessness about a worsening world.
Huge If True's Mission
- Abram's "Huge If True" focuses on optimistic science and technology stories.
- The show explores solutions to future problems and highlights human ingenuity.
Video Ideation Checklist
- Cleo Abram's video ideation process involves checking if a topic is visually compelling and offers a good explanation.
- She questions if it presents an optimistic story that inspires a better world.