Jason Howell sits down with Becca Farsace to explore her transition from The Verge to independent content creation, managing ADD as a creator, her nostalgic attachment to the iPod Touch, and her goals for 2025. Becca also shares her number one piece of advice for people looking to start a YouTube channel in 2025.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Podcast begins

02:05 - Introducing Becca Farsace!

03:28 - Authenticity in content creation and connecting with the audience

07:11 - Allowing children access to social media and technology

08:51 - Becca's first cell phone and early mobile devices

13:59 - The iPad Touch and its impact on Becca's interest in technology

17:40 - Raving about the DJI Osmo Pocket 3

21:18 - Becca's experience creating the iJustine video as her last project at The Verge

26:39 - Transitioning from working at The Verge to becoming an independent creator

28:21 - Octopus Arms analogy and goals for 2025

33:07 - Becca's approach to creativity and breaking the rules in video production

34:11 - Challenges of being an independent creator, including thumbnails and titles

35:40 - Becca's experience with ADD and how she manages her work

39:55 - How Becca moved from behind the camera to in front of it

42:39 - Becca's big tip on how to start a YouTube channel in 2025

43:57 - The Apple QuickTake 200 camera and nostalgic tech

49:51 - Discussion about Google Glass and the future of smart glasses

53:32 - The Unihertz Jelly smartphone and minimalist phone designs

55:14 - THANK YOU to Becca!

57:39 - Everything else you need to know about Techsploder Podcast

Catch Becca on her awesome YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/BeccaFarsace

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