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.

This week, Cleo Abram, a video journalist and creator of the YouTube channel 'Huge If True,' joins to discuss her journey in building a successful channel in a crowded market. She shares insights on navigating the transition from traditional media to independent content creation, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and adapting ideas to various formats. They also dive into the balance of creativity and strategy in tech content, and even sprinkle in some fun with a typing challenge that showcases their competitive spirits!

Former journalist at Vox Cleo Abram shares insights on transitioning to a YouTuber with over 2 million subscribers. Topics include leaving Vox, sponsorships, video process, visual storytelling, collaboration with NASA, journalism on YouTube, and the future of the platform.

Video journalists Cleo Abram and Johnny Harris discuss the shift towards independent journalism, the impact of social media on news consumption, and the challenges and opportunities in the creator-led media landscape. They explore ethics in journalism, the evolution of independent creator journalism on YouTube, and the importance of transparency in advertising while maintaining journalistic credibility.

Join Cleo Abram, creator of Huge If True, and Ben Grynol as they discuss the balance between quality and speed in content creation, bottom-up versus top-down approaches, and the importance of fact-checking in maintaining journalistic integrity.