Orbit for Creators

Sign up for the Orbit Newsletter: https://orbitforcreators.beehiiv.com Kicking off Season 2.5 with none other than  @BeccaFarsace  formerly of The Verge After being a Journalist for seven years she has gone solo on YouTube. We talk about the highs and lows of being an independent creator and the reality of starting a small business as such. In The Friends Series I'm highlighting "normal people" who helped me unlock something on my creator journey. While this was the first conversation Becca and I ever had we instantly connected. So first an foremost this is an example of how conversations with YouTube friends turn ideas into reality. Waitlist for the Orbit Creator Community - launching early 2025 https://tally.so/r/nrL24M Mentioned on the show - Beccas YouTube * Grover - Beccas Patreon * Affiliate Link

In this episode,  @MrAlexTech  reveals how he was able to quit his IT job to become a full time creator, all the opportunities that have come from that decisions and how he acts so naturally on camera. Learn why he believes everyone can do what he does. Simply make small but consistent steps to become better at what you want to do. In this conversation you’ll learn How to become a full time creator About the power of digital products How to gain camera confidence You can find him on YouTube as: MrAlexTech Get more Creator Insights from ⁠⁠The Orbit Newsletter⁠

In this episode,  @LouiseStigell opens up about quitting social media, the importance of iterative learning, and her unique approach to content creation. Learn why she believes slow and steady growth leads to lasting success and how focusing on high-quality content can change your channel's trajectory. In this conversation you’ll learn a simple way to start creating content when to think about splitting channels how to grow without stress You can sign up for her Newsletter at: ⁠www.louisestigell.com⁠ Get more Creator Insights from ⁠The Orbit Newsletter⁠

In this episode, we dive into how we stay consistent with publishing videos while balancing everything else in life. Talking about the ever present topic of consistency. What happens when you actually do publish a long form video every week, how it impacts workflow and mental health. You'll also hear us chat about crafting compelling intros, why thumbnails and titles are so crucial and what we are watching when we are not creating. I hope you enjoy this new format. Let us know by reviewing the show on you podcast platform of choice. " Channels mentioned on the pod Val's Channel: Orbit for Creators Tom's Channel: Creators for Climate Ten Hundred Real Engineering Xander Budnick Isabele Paige

Ben has been a creator since before it was cool. His journey took him from streaming to short form to long form youtube videos and he even worked a twitch for a while. But now he’s probably best know for sharing tools that help creators. In this conversation you’ll learn What makes a good video How to build an audience on and what opportunities come from that You can find him across the web @benkaluza Get more Creator Insights from The Orbit Newsletter

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

In this episode, we dive deep into the emotional rollercoaster YouTubers and creators experience when a video they poured their heart and soul into doesn't quite take off on YouTube. We'll chat about how to deal with the disappointment, navigate the often-tricky world of YouTube metrics, and most importantly, keep creating awesome content for your community. This episode gives you an insight how we deal with these problems, from learning from flops to repurposing content for other platforms. You'll also discover strategies to build a strong, engaged community that supports you, regardless of view count. I hope you enjoy this new format. Let us know by reviewing the show on you podcast platform of choice. ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Newsletter⁠ ⁠Socials

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 is a rising start in the YouTuber Creator education space doing deep dives into what makes videos on the platform stand out. In this episode we talk about how she was humbled starting anew channel and where the confidence came from to make two killer videos in a row. You can find her online as @aprilynnealter Follow Orbit - A home for creators across the internet @orbitforcreators

Lauro Dominici is a regular guy from Italy documenting his journey to becoming an interior designer. In this episode we talk about how his second video ever blew up and why doesn't even care about it.

Welcome to Season Two of Orbit - A Home for Creators! 🚀 We start with a new type of format where I talk with Tom Janssen, my long term collaborator and the driving force behind Creators for Climate. In this monthly installment we'll give you an insight to how we manage big projects with a big vision. What we have planed for the next few months and how we manage our time and keep track of everything. I hope you enjoy this new format. Let us know by reviewing the show on you podcast platform of choice. YouTube Newsletter Socials

Valentin is a community moderator and full time creator. After becoming a YouTuber in 2022 he discovered that the most important factor to growth as a Creator is to have a supportive community. That is the cornerstone for this Channel. Orbit - A home for creators is the first channel of it’s kind dedicated to connecting Creators in Europe and beyond. Season one highlights four creators journey and workspace in a podcast and studio tour each. Each Monday you can join for a new episode. The Mission is to bring creators together and enable new opportunities for all of us by building a true home for creators. Join the Orbit: https://orbitforcreators.beehiiv.com/ https://www.instagram.com/orbitforcreators https://www.tiktok.com/@orbitforcreators https://www.reddit.com/r/Orbitforcreators Channel Partners: Angelbird - Best Memory Cards - https://bit.ly/3RxBffQ Creatorpad- Find a Mentor - https://bit.ly/3AnL3zz MotionVFX - Best Editing Templates - https://motionvfx.sjv.io/NKO611 Uppbeat - Free Music for Creators- https://uppbeat.io/?referral=valentin-2v1y9 If you want to be our next guest: https://forms.gle/doNnYciTk1FYspBE6

@JustWojtek  is a digital Nomad, Philosopher and full time creator - at least for now. His channel is a reflection of his interests and has evolved from Volgs and Travel Videos to exploring deeply philosophical questions. In this conversation we talk about why he wants to quit YouTube, what success really looks like and his aspirations as an Artist. Find him at: https://www.youtube.com/@JustWojtek https://www.instagram.com/just__wojtek/ Orbit - A home for creators is the first channel of it’s kind dedicated to connecting Creators in Europe and beyond. Season one highlights four creators and their workspace in a podcast and studio tour each. New Episodes come out every Monday 6p CET Our Mission is to bring creators together and enable new opportunities by building a true home for creators. TL:DR: How he got 300.000 followers in 30 days while raising a kid and what's the most important thing to starting a YouTube channel Join the Orbit: https://www.instagram.com/orbitforcreators https://www.tiktok.com/@orbitforcreators https://www.reddit.com/r/Orbitforcreators Channel Partners: Angelbird - Best Memory Cards - https://bit.ly/3RxBffQ Creatorpad* - Find a Mentor - https://bit.ly/3AnL3zz MotionVFX* - Best Editing Templates - https://motionvfx.sjv.io/NKO611 Uppbeat* - Free Music for Creators- https://uppbeat.io/?referral=valentin-2v1y9 * Affiliate Link

The Newsletter for Creators in Europe and beyond: https://orbitforcreators.beehiiv.com/ @justinEspejo is a full time dad, former architect and content creator. In this conversation we talk about how he grew his audience to over 300K followers. What it feels like to get free gear and how he manages to keep creating while raising a kid. He also shares what he would do to start a new channel. Find him at: https://www.youtube.com/@justinEspejo https://www.instagram.com/justin_joseph_espejo/ Orbit - A home for creators is the first channel of it’s kind dedicated to connecting Creators in Europe and beyond. Season one highlights four creators and their workspace in a podcast and studio tour each. New Episodes come out every Monday 6p CET Our Mission is to bring creators together and enable new opportunities by building a true home for creators. TL:DR: How he got 300.000 followers in 30 days while raising a kid and what's the most important thing to starting a YouTube channel Join the Orbit: https://www.instagram.com/orbitforcreators https://www.tiktok.com/@orbitforcreators https://www.reddit.com/r/Orbitforcreators Channel Partners: Angelbird - Best Memory Cards - https://bit.ly/3RxBffQ Creatorpad* - Find a Mentor - https://bit.ly/3AnL3zz MotionVFX* - Best Editing Templates - https://motionvfx.sjv.io/NKO611 Uppbeat* - Free Music for Creators- https://uppbeat.io/?referral=valentin-2v1y9 * Affiliate Link

TL:DR: Why he quit science, What to do when the wrong video goes viral, How creators can combat climate change Tom Janssen is a Marine Biologist turned Content Creator and the man behind three channels,  @tomsodyssey  -  @creatorsecrets  -  @tomsplanb  In this conversation we talk about why he changed professions, what to do if you go viral with the wrong video and how he is connecting creators and scientists to fight climate change. He also answers the question if you should start a new channel or keep revive an old one. Find him at: https://www.youtube.com/@CreatorSecrets Orbit - A home for creators is the first channel of it’s kind dedicated to connecting Creators in Europe and beyond. Season one highlights four creators and their workspace in a podcast and studio tour each. New Episodes come out every Monday 6p CET Our Mission is to bring creators together and enable new opportunities by building a true home for creators. Join the Orbit: https://orbitforcreators.beehiiv.com/ https://www.instagram.com/orbitforcreators https://www.tiktok.com/@orbitforcreators https://www.reddit.com/r/Orbitforcreators Channel Partners: Angelbird - Best Memory Cards - https://bit.ly/3RxBffQ Creatorpad* - Find a Mentor - https://bit.ly/3AnL3zz MotionVFX* - Best Editing Templates - https://motionvfx.sjv.io/NKO611 Uppbeat* - Free Music for Creators- https://uppbeat.io/?referral=valentin-2v1y9 * Affiliate Link

TL:DR: Power of Mentorship: Starting from 0, Balance in Life David Ritt is a music producer and film maker. In this conversation we talk about the power of Mentorship, how to start from 0 and finding balance in life as a creator. He also shares his point of view on how tiktok has changed the music industry and what his dream project would be. David's channel combines his passions and gives viewers a better understanding of electronic music. Find him at: https://www.youtube.com/@DavidRitt Orbit - A home for creators is the first channel the of it’s kind dedicated to connecting Creators in Europe and beyond. Season one highlights four creators journey and workspace in a podcast and studio tour each. Each Monday you can join for a new episode. The Mission is to bring creators together and enable new opportunities for all of us by building a true home for creators. Join the Orbit: https://orbitforcreators.beehiiv.com/ https://www.instagram.com/orbitforcreators https://www.tiktok.com/@orbitforcreators https://www.reddit.com/r/Orbitforcreators Channel Partners: Angelbird - Best Memory Cards - https://bit.ly/3RxBffQ Creatorpad- Find a Mentor - https://bit.ly/3AnL3zz MotionVFX - Best Editing Templates - https://motionvfx.sjv.io/NKO611 Uppbeat - Free Music for Creators- https://uppbeat.io/?referral=valentin-2v1y9

Thank you for checking out Orbit. I hope to inspire and connect creators across Europe and beyond. The Orbit Newsletter brings you weekly creator insights You can share creator stories and news on the Orbit subreddit and YouTube is the destination to see our guests Studio Tours I'm excited to have you on this journey!