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Finding Myself Through YouTube

How an after-school hobby became my passion.

Jules Elyse Molinari
Jan 18, 2016
Cabrini University
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Finding Myself Through YouTube
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I was first introduced to YouTube in fourth grade by my best friend and her older brother when they invited me over to hang out. We all gathered around the desktop and watched all different kinds of videos, and I remember thinking YouTube was really cool. I enjoyed watching other people's content that they shared online. From that day forward, I was hooked on watching YouTube videos, and my friends and I would talk about the videos we watched, recommending different videos and channels during recess and lunch.

When I started middle school, I began to become interested in makeup. Since I'm the oldest child and I didn't want to ask my mom to help me do makeup, I turned to YouTube, watching beauty gurus like JuicyStar07 do makeup tutorials, and I tried their advice. I looked up to these gurus like they were older sisters teaching me their makeup tips. Besides makeup videos, I looked up videos that I found entertaining, and wanted to make my own videos. I decided to make my first YouTube channel in June 2009, and my first video was of my older cousin dancing and lip-syncing to "Barbie Girl." I then posted random videos of me talking to my video camera on my laptop. I enjoyed making videos and I enjoyed making content for other people to enjoy.

I have since deleted my first YouTube videos because they were embarrassing, and I was a middle school student who had no idea what she was doing. I still post videos on YouTube today. I post videos of my photography set to some of my favorite songs. I work hard on my videos and I enjoy posting them online. Because of Youtube, I have decided I want to pursue a career in TV and film, because I love editing and filming content for people to enjoy. I don't know how long I'll be making videos on YouTube, but for the time being, I'll continue making them until I don't feel like making them anymore.

To watch my videos, click here and enjoy!

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