Orbit for Creators

Ben Kaluza, a creator known for sharing tools that help creators, discusses what makes a good video, building an audience, and the opportunities that arise from it. The conversation covers transitioning between platforms, unique selling propositions for creator tools, content creation strategies, brand deals, managing ad demand, and the importance of perseverance in content creation.

Lizzie Musa is a professional athlete sharing her passion for Rugby under the name RuckstarLizzie With simple challenge videos she got over 100K followers, multiple brand deals, and even got on TV. But then she took a break. In this episode we talk about: The link between quality and quantity how she is able to read 100 books a year and the value of mentorship Get more Creator Insights from the Orbit Newsletter: https://orbitforcreators.beehiiv.com

Parker Floris a filmmaker and photographer with a passion for documenting the creator economy. To stand out, he published a print magazine people can hold in their hands. In this episode we talk about: Why he followed this crazy idea How he made it and What role responsibility plays You can buy the magazine at: https://www.creatorstrove.com/

DJ Lilicay is an open format DJ with a love for Deep House and Jazz House. In three short months she's gone from 38 subscribers on YouTube to over 30.000 and her most viewed video is getting close to 1 million plays. In this episode we talk about: How she got started. Why she left Twitch and What keeps her going, despite not making any money from the channel. You can find her at: https://www.youtube.com/@lilicaymusic https://www.instagram.com/djlilicay/ https://soundcloud.com/djlilicay If you enjoyed this episode please give it a rating on Spotify or iTunes. To go one level deeper sign up to The Orbit Newsletter

Creators discuss the emotional rollercoaster of a failed video on YouTube, including dealing with disappointment, learning from mistakes, and building a supportive community. Topics include repurposing content, navigating unpredictable performance, optimizing science communication on LinkedIn, setting boundaries, and finding work-life balance.

Rick Bebbington is a Outdoor Photographer who shares his point of view on Youtube. He's been consistently inconsistent for a few years but recently had a video that broke the mold and reached over 400K views. In this conversation we talk about How it feels to a quarter million people and what and what he would change if he could sart over Follow Orbit - A home for creators across the internet @orbitforcreators

Elsa Scola is a software Engineer in big tech who documents her life and interests on YouTube. She managed to build a strong following with just a few videos by applying an analytical mindset. In this conversation we talk about How it feels to reach half a million people and what creatives can learn from engineers. Follow Orbit - A home for creators across the internet @orbitforcreators

Aprilynne Alter, a rising star in YouTube education, shares her journey of transitioning to a successful YouTuber. She discusses YouTube growth, successful video creation, eye-catching thumbnails, defining success, and encouraging others to start creating content and embrace imperfection.

Exploring how Lauro Dominici's second video went viral, emphasizing engagement with comments for growth. Unique silent approach in renovation videos captured audience's attention, focusing on emotional connection in video creation. Encouraging aspiring creators to share their passion authentically and connect on social media.

Explore time management, sustainability focus, and diversity in content creation. Discover tips on project organization, visual icons for websites, and balancing work and life as a creator.