The business of filming your daily life (ur mom ashley interview)
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00:00 Who is ur mom ashley
01:04 Thanks to NordVPN
02:25 How ur mom ashley started on KZfaq
04:14 The harsh truth about vlogging
07:40 How risk-taking builds community
09:20 Dealing with hate comments
11:11 ur mom ashley on failure
11:55 How vlogging became a six-figure business
13:30 How much money should a manager make
14:50 When a life moment is sponsored by Gatorade
16:23 How to price yourself as a creator
18:15 How much KZfaq pays ur mom Ashley from Adsense
20:44 Why ur mom Ashley is a KZfaqr
21:50 How to land the big brand deal, BrandConnect
25:08 What it's like to be a woman on KZfaq
27:11 Revenue Breakdown
29:08 What would you do if KZfaq shut down tomorrow?
29:43 Instagram vs KZfaq vs TikTok
30:40 The biggest deal ur mom Ashley ever made
32:33 Why did ur mom's house fall apart?
39:15 Her new house...
42:34 Dating KZfaqr Kelly Wakasa and Business
45:19 What's next for Ur Mom Ashley
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@urmomashley Жыл бұрын
so honored to be featured!! thanks again Colin & Samir 💫❤️
@SocialSynchronicity Жыл бұрын
Love that you talked about business :)
@Sophie-xd7xf Жыл бұрын
This was great video 🥰 definitely make a matcha brand!!!
@juliananguyen Жыл бұрын
educated business slay queen
@alichehab5804 Жыл бұрын
The fact that you share your revenue with your family makes me respect you so much more. That's humility.
@alichehab5804 Жыл бұрын
damn why does colin and samir not ever fail to disapoint
@renesteinhauser2742 Жыл бұрын
The fact that she shares her revenue with her family makes me respect her so much more. That's humility.
@divyachandrasekaran9800 Жыл бұрын
Where does she mentions it
@JA-sf8xl Жыл бұрын
@@divyachandrasekaran9800 skip to 20:20
@WhatAlex Жыл бұрын
Ikkkk the fact that she’s paying for amber’s education
@falconplaysofficial Жыл бұрын
It's the sensible thing to do. If I make it, I won't forget my family members
@KellyWakasa Жыл бұрын
What a GIRL BOSS💪
@jenlul955 Жыл бұрын
Bro hahahah
@DanielLeeal Жыл бұрын
@@ImChand08 YEAHHH
@thatdude3685 Жыл бұрын
BUSTED
@lifeofgrish Жыл бұрын
Do what excites
@hazal2327 Жыл бұрын
Kelly true💕
@MISSMADISONMEDIA Жыл бұрын
The fact that you feature some creators with MILLIONS of subs but I’ve still never heard of them, literally is comforting. It goes to show that you can be successful in this business without having to be a household name or a traditional celebrity. Very cool!
@JakeMcCollum Жыл бұрын
Totally agree
@lucidgames2580 Жыл бұрын
look her up, she's awesome
@GoatedGage Жыл бұрын
That’s my goal. 9-5 ain’t it tbh.😂
@MISSMADISONMEDIA Жыл бұрын
@@lucidgames2580 her content seems very wholesome!! 😊
@eighty9 Жыл бұрын
@@MISSMADISONMEDIA you should check out Michelle Choi. I love her content too.
@itstonycia Жыл бұрын
Something I noticed about Ashley’s channels soon after I started watching was her sponsorships fit so perfectly into her lifestyle/ personality. And they were brands I hadn’t heard of before! I really appreciated that and it’s like I can trust her recommendations because it’s not just a cash grab
@seawattgaming Жыл бұрын
I have the pleasure of knowing Ashely in the real world. She is one of the nicest people I have ever met so cool to see you guys interview her! She did great
@Br0wnAmogh 4 ай бұрын
Seawattt knows Ashley?!
@dovenicolevlogs Жыл бұрын
love that you’re interviewing ashley. her channel is interesting to me because she is very wholesome and kind, but still has interesting experiences. and i feel like youtube (for a limited time) was really into big spectacles and being controversial. but the tanas and mr beasts aren’t the quintessential representations of youtube.
@kloodledoodle Жыл бұрын
this is so true. there's a certain level of intimacy that she shares with her viewers with her camera work and the narrative and conversations. it's just like hey I'm watching my friend do this thing and experience this thing. and that's where she translates her authenticity as a person to the camera to the viewer.
@dovenicolevlogs Жыл бұрын
@@kloodledoodle yeah, i think flashy entertains but if you want to build a community, it works better with authenticity, honesty, and relatability.
@kelseylelei Жыл бұрын
from finding ashley on the most random day in 2018 to her becoming my favourite content creator i feel like it’s so apparent how genuine she is and how hard she works. this video was so awesome !!!!!!!
@hannah_li Жыл бұрын
as someone who has watched ashley for 3 or 4 years now, this is the first time i've seen her talk so much about the business perspective of youtube. super insightful + helpful interview :)) also ashley, the fact that you help financially support your family is so very slay of you 😚
@rejithkumarg Жыл бұрын
Love that fact that she's so wholesome and glued to her family
@yomamaisgaming Жыл бұрын
Ashley has definitely laid herself as an inspiration. She's such an example to follow. Pure and wholesome. Never change Ashley unless it's for the better
@ronangreen8348 Жыл бұрын
I gotta say colin and samir clearly did their research and its very obvious they are genuinely curious about her life. Love the vid guys ❤
@ericasuy7271 Жыл бұрын
When Ashley said she pays for her sisters tuition❤ that’s so kind, I aspire to support my family like that one day.
@Karrekarre0205 Жыл бұрын
her identity heavily relies on her relationships, from the family vids to kashley vids. it’s a double edged sword
@a.j8309 Жыл бұрын
yeah her solo videos don't gain that much attraction compared to the family videos
@kimzzzzzzzzzzz Жыл бұрын
That's what David Dobrik used to do as well
@omgurheadsgone Жыл бұрын
That’s just simply not true; maybe when she started but these days her solo vids easily get 300-400k views… that’s a lot … for that many views she can easily attract brands for an integrated brand advertisement in one of her lifestyle vlogs, and charge between 20-100$ per 1000 views… which comes out to 6,000$-30,000$ per brand sponsorship in one of her KZfaq videos. Lifestyle brands that sell either workout apparel or supplements, or fashion brands that sell clothing, get direct exposure to 100’s of thousands of people (mostly a younger female audience, likely in their late teens or twenties) who specifically are interested in working out and fashion etc, so it’s a very valuable marketing tool for brands that fit into her style of content. You’d be amazed at how much some of these content creators get paid for a single ad in their videos, channels that get millions of views per video are charging / making $100k-250k per integrated brand advertisement deal!
@WhizPill 11 ай бұрын
@@kimzzzzzzzzzzz Like everything on KZfaq, and the internet in general.
@syra1541 10 ай бұрын
@@a.j8309yep
@hjewkes Жыл бұрын
I love the care they put into the “you think 20% is standard?” moment
@divyakannan5129 Жыл бұрын
So rare to find such a genuine influencer. All the best in everything you do Ashley!
@alanOHALAN Жыл бұрын
It is so nice to hear Ashley being a nice daughter to her family, helping them financially. It is totally awesome!
@KENRBLXGAMING Жыл бұрын
Ashley's content is just pure vibe
@janellereece2335 Жыл бұрын
So happy to see Ashley here!! The way she fosters her community is really neat. I've watched her videos for probably close to 3 years now, and the way she includes her siblings Amber and Andrew really engages the audience as a part of the family. In 2020 when she did twitch streams it was so fun to watch those and be a part of those. Her and Amber both heart and respond to a lot of comments on their videos still despite their success so that creates an even tighter knit community. I love following her because she's adorable and so kind, but I also love it because I feel involved.
@urmomashley Жыл бұрын
thank you for all the support!! much love❤
@Skykano Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this side of Ashley. I have watched her since the beginning and I am so proud to see this side of her and what a power woman she has become. GIRLBOSS GET IT ASHULEYYY
@blinkwiththerevelsxx8306 Жыл бұрын
Even though life style vloggers have oversaturated the youtube community already, I've always liked ashley. You can feel she's genuine and just enjoy what she does. Her and her family is also so funny and homey. I will support ashley because she always seemed sweet and genuine.
@abbygailalibangbang6452 Жыл бұрын
I remember when I watched that video of Ashley crying because of the comments about her bangs. I loved how she showed and expressed her raw emotions, it was so unfiltered, real and relatable. Which is something you don’t see too often in vlogs.
@steffi7190 Жыл бұрын
Omg me too 🥺 she's so real and pure
@Hughjasslol1 Жыл бұрын
The curtain bangs were amazing on her
@Rebe8d89AH Жыл бұрын
They were!! I was so confused as to why people had such a problem at the time. She looked so cute, they suited her so well!!
@itsMeeeeeh Жыл бұрын
Whatever hairstyle she does suits her. Her confidently cutting her bangs shows she has no insecurities unlike those who criticized her for it who probably play it “safe” when it comes to styling their hair.
@filipgurl Жыл бұрын
When they started discussing numbers, even more respect! I love seeing KZfaqrs really talk about that bc it shows their business knowledge (not that they’re not smart even when the camera is off). But I think it enhances what Kelly and Ashley say about each other about “meeting someone who’s just as serious about work as I am” and emphasizes that it’s a job.
@user-si8ze9pk8y Жыл бұрын
i love love love how they gave ashley this opportunity, we rarely get to see her talk like this! loveliest girl ever honestly
@user-si8ze9pk8y Жыл бұрын
would love to see her talk about business more often, she's such a smart woman
@ipetrova Жыл бұрын
I don’t really watch vlogs but I genuinely like Ashley, and this interview made me like her even more. I love how transparent she was and she seems so sincere🥺
@annaymous Жыл бұрын
Her helping supporting her family is awesome!
@miftarisq2068 Жыл бұрын
I'm not surprise if Kelly loves this girl so much, she's so sweet.
@kassienguyen Жыл бұрын
It's so cool and nice how she mentioned that she watched her own videos for inspiration because that is such a good advice. Sometimes we are too busy comparing ourselves with others that we forget that we also do such an amazing things!! I watched Ashley few years back and seeing her grown not only as a creator but also as an incredible person makes me so happy :)
@hellocharlieebarley Жыл бұрын
I remember watching that vlog where Ashley was crying and it def wasn't just about the bangs themselves. She said that some people were saying she looked too Asian now and she said something along the lines of, "I don't know what to do, and I *am* Asian." And then in a later vid she got her hair dyed again, this time a bit blonder, and most people raved about it. How she was treated was gross smh
@thiccvic 5 ай бұрын
ashley is probably one of the only youtubers who can get me to watch anything, something about her vibe i love
@diLusinam Жыл бұрын
I love Ashley so much, appreciate her positivity and bright vibes. Much love
@DianaaDiazz Жыл бұрын
*I’ve followed Ashley since 50k subs! Her growth has been so amazing to see and I will continue to be a fan of her & her content*
@BenjiSelby Жыл бұрын
It's great to see different corners of the KZfaq space come together and have a chat! I love watching these interviews, it's like watching friendships develop firsthand and genuine appreciation of each other's craft be celebrated! Dope stuff my guys! 👌🏾
@JustBeingMeika Жыл бұрын
If you’re a content creator this channel should be on your vision board to be featured on. Colin and Samir do such a great job at making an interview feel like a natural conversation
@guneetgill9018 Жыл бұрын
the key to her success is she faces vulnerability head-on.
@dino-lk5xd Жыл бұрын
i love ashley literally so much like this interview was so interesting and helpful, and really inspires me fr
@madeleinelarue6622 Жыл бұрын
Love that you shared actual money amounts in this video, it’s such a taboo subject and it’s so helpful to hear people talk about it and allow us to learn a little more about the business. Thank you for this amazing interview ❤
@sam-zr4ec Жыл бұрын
awww i remember being introduced to ashley from the vans video & the glow-up video! her videos with her siblings were the best. so proud of how far she’s come!
@Jean-wh2hu Жыл бұрын
So glad you interviewed Ashley! I've been hoping to watch more podcasts of her. Loved hearing the business side of youtube and how she supports her family.
@kloodledoodle Жыл бұрын
I definitely watch all the ads for colin & samir. I love all of your videos!! there's always something to learn at the end of it. more power! :) eta: ashley is so smart and articulate. she really knows what she is doing.
@crystalolivarez9587 Жыл бұрын
Way to go, Ashley! Love how you are so generous and thoughtful including your family in the money you make from YT.
@BigScalyBird Жыл бұрын
Great interview! You guys ask such good questions and really listen and invite sharing without being invasive. I’ve gained so much respect for Ashley and how much planning, strategy, learning, and effort go into her work, not to mention how she supports her family with her success. She is definitely an underestimated girl boss.
@aliahizzah Жыл бұрын
So much transparency love this! 🤍 I've been watching Ashley since the vans video. Love her family and their relationships 🤍
@projectpearblossoms Жыл бұрын
20:35 I love Ashley 💓 she loves and prioritizes her family so much. I lover her so much
@jamiedekam9888 Жыл бұрын
I love how genuine Ashley is. Thanks for sharing this video!
@karenpham Жыл бұрын
I’m in the pod squad, I listen to content when I walk my dog, drive and exercise. Ashley you’re so inspiring ❤. Colin and Samir I love your content.
@MarleeMartin1 Жыл бұрын
I love how Ashley talks!! She is insightful! I’ve loved watching her grow! She is just such a genuine person!❤
@cheedarcheese5811 Жыл бұрын
i just love ashley ❤ her content is just good and wholesome vibes. love her content with her family ❤
@Neeintje Жыл бұрын
the fact that people are becoming creators to pay off their student loans 😭 but also very proud of ashley for paying off her own and her siblings education ❤
@dariokolovrat9973 Жыл бұрын
Bro the fact the she shares almost everything with us and that we can watch her consistent videos is why I think that she deserves much more hype. SHE is alsoo very nice and sweeet with her fans and on her videos. Respect and keep the griiinddd ashley
@elenasdamon Жыл бұрын
so proud of ashley for venturing out and coming out to talk in your podcast! this was interesting
@Matt_Bowden Жыл бұрын
I was introduced to Ashley and the ur mom’s house crew through Kelly last year, it’s awesome to see how you guys have been giving them some coverage and videos lately. Awesome podcast guys, great work once again!
@sandman8085 Жыл бұрын
Need a sidemen video asap. They’ve managed to survive being in a content house and have completely leveled up recently in the quality of their videos, and they are now almost ten years in!
@GraceA Жыл бұрын
she is such a great role model towards us!
@samanthacruz5587 Жыл бұрын
Loved this interview. Super insightful and love how grounded Ashley is. She’s one of my favorite content creators. It’s amazing to see with all the hard work she put in that she’s able to help her family, make smart financial decisions and be independent.
@TheBhouse Жыл бұрын
In regards to when she was crying…. Not only will some of us stop filming, but to be able to look at back at the footage and be brave enough to add it to the timeline and publish it. It takes a lot. I recently posted a video where it shows my vulnerability as a Dad and I cried, but that me and I shared it. I’m really liking this video a lot especially cause I’m a lifestyle channel. Thanks.
@kipsate7079 Жыл бұрын
This girlbosswoman prob has no idea of how much I needed her channel in my life. I'm so happy to have her as my rolemodel
@kipsate7079 Жыл бұрын
Please keep on being you, it's so inspiring :))))))
@mariasocks Жыл бұрын
ashley is literally my favorite youtuber !! 💓💓💓💓 what a wholesome vid
@blueflower9244 Жыл бұрын
the way Ashley grow alot as a content creator
@strawbanni Жыл бұрын
Ashley is such an INSPIRATION!! One of the best content creators out there ❤
@jocelynm406 Жыл бұрын
i've been watching ashley for years and this made me love her even more ❤
@TuckerPearce Жыл бұрын
Helping her dad work less and she is paying tuition for her sister, whole new level of RESPECT here. She doesn’t mention her other female roommate, was the topic of Annmarie now allowed for the interview? If you have an LLC don’t you have to file taxes even if there is zero income? A joint LLC with a boyfriend? Well they seem to know what they are doing…
@karan_karan_karan Ай бұрын
the transparency is so good omg
@mercibeau Жыл бұрын
actually v interesting hearing the behind the scenes of how ashley handles youtube and profits off of it
@saavvlogs Жыл бұрын
this is such a realistic and raw viewpoint of being a creator! wonderful vid!
@filipgurl Жыл бұрын
I remember when I first watched that video when she cried during her glow up. And I felt that so much. That’s what made me stick around to see more food and lifestyle vids ❤
@juliopedro1979 Жыл бұрын
I was only gonna watch a few minutes and I end up watching the whole thing. Ashley is so sweet and smart ❤. That was a great interview, congratulations Colin and Samir.
@oliviaclaire9180 Жыл бұрын
THIS VID WAS SOOO GOOD!!! I adore Ashley, humble and confident. love love love it!!!🤍🤍🤍⭐️⭐️⭐️
@rachanarai1682 Жыл бұрын
I love you Ashley !! ❤ thanks for having her guys 😊
@adventureswithmaryy Жыл бұрын
Thank you for saying the part about rewatching and gaining inspiration from your own videos! I do this sometimes and feel bad that I'm using my own work as my inspo, but I like how you said to learn from success!
@Californiafan Жыл бұрын
This really inspires me! To hear a other content creator talk about when it started, how it blow up, it makes me want to be a content creator cause one day I know I will be one!
@alexanderscott7477 Жыл бұрын
I found Ashley and all of Ur Moms House through you guys! Now I love all their videos!
@Anekablooms Жыл бұрын
I love the set up. It’s so personal and adds another level of intimacy. It reminds me of going to someone’s home and catching up. Great video guys 🎉
@elliotmack7393 Жыл бұрын
As always, great content! Somehow super relatable and interesting for someone who neither watches the interviewee nor aspires to be a creator but just loves youtube
@fromjkim Жыл бұрын
Omg go queen!! I’m so proud of you🥹💕💕
@projectdwn2824 Жыл бұрын
Ashley is such an inspiration! Love all the on point topics that was discussed. 👏
@CA2SD Жыл бұрын
I respect that she stood up for herself and sought after what she deserves! It's important because she has followers that are watching and being inspired by her.
@eknorpp Жыл бұрын
Podsquad baby! I normally listen to the longer interviews and obviously creator support on Spotify and then any of your shorter videos and studio tours I watch on KZfaq
@user-sdofm3tbzf Жыл бұрын
Ashley is very positive person I just love her views about life!
@Lea.Mariel Жыл бұрын
I love Ashley! She’s so kind and very inspiring. Really enjoyed the interview
@mariamirai Жыл бұрын
id EASILY fall in love with ash irl shes the sweetest
@Mileyew Жыл бұрын
This was so awesome! Didn’t know Ashley before and definitely fanningn
@holounicorn8656 Жыл бұрын
Ashley is such a sweetheart 🥺
@JamilJarvis Жыл бұрын
Finding that balance between making what you like to make & what your audience wants to see isn't for the weak LOL Ashley is goated for that, awesome interview guys!!!
@kookpage Жыл бұрын
so proud of ashley!!
@kayleephen7559 Жыл бұрын
shes the sweetest
@shrii9442 Жыл бұрын
Loved this interview! I think a lot of the appeal of your podcast, for me at least, is the intimacy you create with your viewers, filming around a small table with your gear two feet away from you. This new production quality is amazing, but keeping the shots cropped or even getting physically closer to the camera so that your audience can really see your thoughts play out in real time would be a great edit to make. Looking forward to more content from you guys!
@kassandra6836 Жыл бұрын
shes so real i love her so much
@unprofessionalyoutubernon3619 Жыл бұрын
Clap hands for Ashley hands everyone please stand up give a round of applause. This is the best role model of what a KZfaqr should be. Ashley ability to be transparent about how much she makes is a very respectable thing to be able to generate. I've been a fan of Ashley for not a long time maybe 9 months or 10. From the knowledge I've acquired as a sociology/ psychology student. I can see Ashley is the definition of a honest person. meaning everything she does, represents says is 100% true. And this is a quality which is nearly impossible to find in a person. I remember watching a video and Ashley says "she cries alot". And that's because 100% of the time she displays says and does the things that A. Come from the heart B. Really really works hard on C. Normally believes it's socially/ morally acceptable. It all comes from a positive place. So going back to the crying. She cries because her heart has been broken cause for whatever reason people always have something negative to say no matter how innocent/good her action might be. My first impression of Ashley was ahhh just another white girl "don't judge a book by its cover" but she's way more than that I can talk about her forever. Lemme just end with there is so much depth in Ashley. But it's super easy sadly for the world 2 judge based on what you see. In all am just so glad to have realised this is my Favourite KZfaq female channel. I go on forever but you don't wanna read all that noise. PS Ashley if you ever read this keep doing you. Mad respect keep representing the real.
@JoyceChow Жыл бұрын
Loved this interview! Thank you all so much ❤
@projectpearblossoms Жыл бұрын
I love Ashley so much, and she's been my favorite youtuber for years, I love this interview. 💗 Now I also like Colin and Samir, they are such good interviewers.
@memoi228 Жыл бұрын
I respect Ashley even more 😍 knowing this part of what she's doing....and she's so honest ❤️
@elisatseng6286 Жыл бұрын
Ashely is such a sweet and kind young lady. It's incredible that she helps out her family, it's so admirable. She's beautiful inside and out.
@Syaryde 10 ай бұрын
I’ve been watching Ashley for over 5 years now and it’s insane to see how much her channel has grown. She deserves the success!
@WeAreUnforgettable Жыл бұрын
You guys asked so many great questions and I learned so much from this!
@natalyruan Жыл бұрын
i've been watching her videos for quite some time and i am so happy to see her continue to kill it!!!
@CoreyWagnerChicago Жыл бұрын
Pod Squad! As soon as I found out the podcasts were sometimes longer I switched over. But I'm stoked for whatever video you having next week. Sounds like I'll need to tune in. #PodSquad
@solariatrecords Жыл бұрын
This is such a great episode full of gems.
@sajmahal7 Жыл бұрын
Your content is elite!! Thanks Colin and Samir!!
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