"Be yourself, show up as you are, and you will be taken care of" - if you heard NOTHING else from this video. A Whole message.

Yes yes yes. Girl I am so happy someone finally said that “niching” down is not a thing anymore. I never felt connected to that especially as someone who is multi passionate and felt like I was putting myself in a box to get followers and then what, I can’t ever be anything else? So thank you for sharing this. Love watching your videos and you inspire me to get back on KZfaq 💗

When I first started I saw myself trying to embody what I was watching another creators but now I realize personality carries you!

I wish I had this video back when I was starting. I was so mad because I had great content but wasn't getting any attention. 1k was mission impossible. I was lucky when I found out I can boost my channel with initial subs just enough to start getting noticed. I got myself first couple of hundred subs for very low price (I have personally used a bit of Famester). After that my main channel gained a ton of organic traffic.

The more I watch content creators on KZfaq, the more I realize the importance of being your authentic self is one of the main reasons their page is successful. It draws people to your KZfaq channel. New subscriber 😊

The moment I started putting my authentic self out there and sharing my story, I gained over 1k subscribers in less than a month. Doing this also allowed me make deeper connections and grow my ideal audience ❤️

Love this! I’ve noticed that sometimes I’m afraid of being my authentic self online but I’m realizing God has a plan for me and I’m starting to focus on being a better me when I get back to posting youtube videos soon!

So beautiful. I thought content creation was more of *presenting* yourself but now I'm realizing it's really just *being* yourself. There's no need to "find" that niche or position yourself properly. Be yourself... there's no better positioning than that.

Finally somebody said it!🧡 Ever since I started building my online presence, I felt like niching was incredibly counter productive. I had so many things I was interested in, and it felt unnatural to pick ONE topic, and making that your entire identity. Thank you for making these kind of videos!🧡

Have you guys heard of Famester? I use it all the time... no terms/policy violations whatsoever. And my social accounts are growing like crazy!

"we need to see more people be authentically as themselves" damn that's good advice

this is so true. i wanted to clean up my life and figure out how to get organized cuz i was so overwhelmed all the time. started documenting it with my iphone just for fun never with the thought to turn it into a career but now it is my full time thing just one year later which is crazy. i literally get paid to live my messy life and improve it. it's a dream!!!

Shout out to the KZfaq algorithm for showing me this video, I truly truly appreciate you and talking about this. I have been struggling with this specifically and now feel so much more confident in moving forward with starting my channel! Thank you Lynette!

Soo so SOO true. This is so valuable for me hearing that, because as a multi passionate person the "just focus on a niche" phrase always makes me feel so caged and paralyzied because this is not who I am. I like multi dimensional personalities and people need to understand that this is the new norm.

She so right! When I first started my channel I was doing things just because other KZfaqrs was doing them and it wasn’t working for me. Now that I be my authentic self on my channel and actually sharing my journey I’m helping others and Im not even at a thousand subscribers yet!❤️ I’m almost monetized without no promotion simply sharing my experiences & being me!

You’re incredibly inspiring!! Seeing how much you’ve grown both as a person and a creator over the past couple years is crazy. It’s so motivating to see how drastically and quickly things can change, you move with such powerful energy now!! I’d love to see you talk more about things you’ve learned about being a creator 💕💕

I love the concept of content creating. There's a human need to have entertainment but a lot of people do not like TV, the news is dying, Netflix and Hulu are too expensive for never offering good selections. People are starting to care about entertainment that makes them a better person rather than wasting time. AND SO WE EVOLVE to be our own entertainers while bringing a lot of enrichment to people's lives. I've been so inspired and learned SO much from KZfaq.

most content creators aren't being themselves either. alot of "influencers" are pushing narratives, products, & lifestyle just for money. let's be real.

Just found your channel today. Love this! Thank you for the dose of inspo. I only ever post swimming videos or unboxing videos these days. This really made me realize that I hardly ever share pieces of my life with my audience. Might need to change that. 😶 Thanks again for the video, and congrats on unlocking your dream life!! 🖤

I remember watching you when you were working your 9-5 and I was so happy and surprised that we worked at the same place. I was so thrilled to see someone understand what I was feeling. I finally left mine last week and I felt a huge weight of my shoulders. I am working on getting my story out there 😄

literally watching this at work, nearly in tears. With just now getting serious about my channel (having clear direction and aspiring to grow and create an organic community) and wanting to do this while working as a Nurse to continue to help people, so that I can broaden my reach of fulfilling my goals to help/entertain, exercise my inner creativity that's been WAITING to come out, and eventually bring in additional stream(s) of income; this video's message is right on time and speaking to me. Thank you, Lynette

You exude so much positivity! I'm so inspired to just be myself unapologetically after watching this. All of us have unique journeys and experiences that we can share even if it seems pointless sometimes.

you are such a huge inspiration! i remember when you were still working a 9-5 talking about how excited you were to do this full time and you have been successful with it since! it motivates me a lot that i will be able to accomplish this too someday. im glad you point out its important to enjoy this journey and find passion in it bc once money is involved it can become "work" so im glad you point this out!

Needed to hear this🙌🏾I feel like I get into a creative block easily bc I start comparing myself to others. I’m definitely still learning about myself and embracing all aspects of the life I currently have. I’m going to keep going and strive to express my true authentic self through my content.

i’m so glad you spoke about showing up here, or any social media platform really, as your WHOLE self… not just the “niche” you. i resonate with what you say so much and i thank you for sharing ❤❤❤

Needed this!!! Ive been feeling so directionless in my content creating and you’ve literally helped me realign. I started in a niche and am finally niching out but it’s hard. I appreciate this video and your whole journey is just so beautiful. My favourite youtuber i swear💕💕💕💕💕

I love your advice, especially when you encourage everyone to start sharing without worrying about where they are at right now. Thanks for this video!

Thanks for this Queen. Much needed reminder of my "why". I have spent soooo much time looking at "metrics" trying to please ppl ignoring the calling to just be me and let the chips fall where they may. Keep up the great work!! #Subscribed👍

ughh, this made me feel so much better!! The last couple months have been disappointing for me. I was always trying to be positive and told myself to prioritize, do and be better at content creating. everything you said about being your authentic self and tackling your negative core beliefs hit home .. there is so much to work on, but theres so much opportunity for fun and growth there

Thank you. I have heard this all before but something about your delivery just hit it for me today. I am beginning today. Just being me and documenting my routines, rituals, and living. I own a store and have tons of content opps. Im jumping in. Thank you Lynette.

I love what you said in the end about needing more people to just put themselves out there authentically, showing their imperfections as well. I completely agree! It's refreshing to watch others work their way through life's, as we are doing as well. Thank you for being you!

I love this! Thank you. I've been overthinking starting a youtube for years. Something I'm realizing more and more is just being authentic and being yourself that's what's missing with this social media Era, it's like if your not mindful you can get caught up in making everything perfect and that's just not real.

I am just starting out on KZfaq and this is the message I needed to hear! Being authentic and sharing the journey rather then trying to be perfect or conform to a niche. Thank you Lynette! 💛

spoke a lot of truth into me. your words are like elixir and now i’m more juiced than ever! thank you

I can’t thank you enough for making this video. The timing of it is perfect! I’ve struggled for so long trying to find my “niche” and mimicking other content creators, but the more I do that, the more I realize that showing up as yourself is the key to finding the people who truly resonate with you and building a solid community. 💚

I resonate with this video so much and with where I am rn with content creating. I’m really trying overcome my insecurities and let go of the belief that “I’m not cut out for this”. I’ve seen so many creators grow from 0 and I get so in my head about how I’m not growing after years of trying and making KZfaq videos. Showing up as your authentic self can feel so vulnerable, but I this video has really inspired me. ✨Your personal growth needs to be at the forefront of your mind✨ Thanks you so much for these tips Lynette 💖💖💖

It’s crazy because you can definitely tell you’re being more of yourself too! Like the fashion content was fun and cute but this is the best version of you I’ve got to witness. Loved this! Go you ♥️

Thank you… Thank You. You have no idea how grateful I am. We had lunch with new acquaintances today and one made suggestions that “you should do this, you should do that” instead of what I am doing right now because I will grow faster instead of just being stagnant. But I enjoy how I am doing things right now and I am being myself. I don’t want to be trapped in super technical / scripted way of doing things. So on our way home I was feeling so discouraged like I am not good enough for people to actually watch me and my journey so why am I even doing this. Then somehow I come home just now and the universe immediately just wanted to make me recover and move on fast and sent your video on my YT home page. Just tearing up a bit as a write this. Your message means a lot to me.

Yes 🙌🏼 people connect with people and by being your unapologetic self it will lead to more relatable content (rather than trying to be perfect)

I absolutely love your videos, you have no idea how much you’ve help me get through these past few weeks 💜

girl yes!! this entire video was amazing, so inspiring, so genuine, and i just love youuu! thanks for being you and giving everyone else permission to be themselves too ❤

The best vid ever! I just started my KZfaq channel and decided to just be myself and share my life, thoughts and everything that I love. Focusing on a specific niche was just too hard for me but showing up as myself is awesome! I get to share positive messages daily and it also helps me with my spiritual journey. Thanks for this amazing video on encouraging others to just be themselves. We need more people to do that these days!

Literally right on time! I’ve got my hands in a few things creatively (content creation included) that I put aside because of anxiety and some depressive periods I dealt with. I was and have been feeling somewhat stuck and honestly overwhelmed because I want to do soo much and be soo multidimensional. I’ve been trying to be more conscious of my personal growth through things like journaling whether it’s mentally, emotionally and creatively and it’s an interesting journey to be on that’s also very exciting - I know I can create and be whoever, whatever I want and even if those moments where I don’t feel at my absolute best, I’m making my way and I love that 🤍

Yes. This video is everything. I’ve been documenting my journal on my KZfaq channel for the last year. It’s been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I’ve been healing myself through creating vlogs and I love being able to be so self reflective while creating. Becoming self aware and learning who I am 💜

Thank you for this 💖 I use to think I failed because I’m only a part time artist and I’m still not able to live off of my art/content full time. I would feel a bit jealous of others whenever I saw them quitting their full time jobs to pursue their passion and I was over here trying to juggle it all. But now I’ve been feeling thankful that I have a job that pays my bills and I don’t have to put so much pressure on myself and art to perform well each month 🙏

yes! a video everyone needs💐💓 i definitely am able to be consistent on here simply because im being myself and it’s a beautiful journey. no matter what you create, there is somebody who gonna watch your content so you might as well do the things you enjoy☀️. Thank you for this video , %100 facts.

I really appreciate you making this video. I have been struggling with starting and stopping my channel. Being very critical of myself has made it so hard to make progress. This is soooo good and you gained another subscriber! Many Blessings to you on your future endeavors!

When I started being my authentic self, sharing my journey and truly wanting to encourage my audience, is when I started seeing growth on my channel. I agree with you. Just be yourself and build a community. This video was very encouraging and a blessing. New subscriber.

I am just about to begin the journey of showing up as myself, 've been meaning to for a while, but as you said the core/ limiting beliefs have been holding me back, now I'm realizing I've had this dream for almost 5 years, the limiting beliefs are still there and no one is coming to save me. Thank you so much, I've heard exactly what I needed to hear in this video. "The world needs more people who show up authentically as themselves not the perfectly polished version of people, so we can learn and grow together".

Thank you for being so transparent and real. I am starting my channel this month and have been going back and forth with self-doubt and imposter syndrome and this motivated me today to be intentional about not boxing myself in when thinking about what the channel will be about and how it will grow. Im also about to start my journaling practice TODAY!! thank you!!

Just landed here today for the first time and your words landed on my heart. I've been meditating for 20 years and I feel it's transformed me to the place where I can express myself authentically more than ever. Your video, however, inspires me to really embrace myself, flaws and all on my KZfaq channel. I've been at it a year and it isn't easy to show up every week but I think leaning into being me more will help with that. Thank you so much!

Really needed this, all of this is so true! I've been wanting to do more talking videos instead of me just showing what I'm doing. I love talking about what's on my heart and although I've done a few talking videos on tik tok, sometimes I get in my head about what I look like and it affects my creativity. I'm currently moving through this and I appreciate the timely reminder!

I am so happy I found this video. I’ve always said I wanted to get paid for just being me and living my life. I feel like KZfaq and TikTok has made that a reality for most people. I’m currently working 9-5 and this morning I told myself that I just want to share everything I like including cooking, mindset shifts, books I’m reading, daily thoughts that keep me going. I appreciate you saying I don’t need a niche I’m feeling confident in just making content of me living.

This is so inspiring! I really needed to see this video because I’ve been avoiding making my yoga/wellness channel because I didn’t think I was “healthy enough” or “good enough” at yoga to teach it, but now I realize I’m being too hard on myself! I should just start it and see where it goes and become healthier and better at yoga along the way! Thanks Lynette 💖

Girl... thank you. I needed this video. I've been feeling this deeply and I needed this direction. Thanks for being here.

Love this ❤️ I feel like lately i been holding myself back with fear of failure, but I have to remind myself failure is a MAJOR key 🔑 to the process. We think we gain nothing when we fail, but that's a lie. We gain the lessons of what works and what doesn't and that more valuable than anything 💯🙏🏽

Lynette Adkins is my guru.

Oh my God!! I just started my channel and this video popped up. Thank you so much this. I absolutely resonate with everything you’ve said and I’m definitely going to focus on being authentic and free through out my journey here so help me God.

Thank you! I needed this message today! ❤️❤️ I just went back and watched the first video that I uploaded 3 years ago. I took a chance, but fear got in the way, and now it's 3 years later. 2023 will be the year to try again! 🙏🏾🙏🏾

This is solid, actionable advice! I definitely feel when you say to start where you are now. Looking back, I realize I had so many interesting opportunities to start but always thought I needed to be somewhere else in life. Not the case. Just start!

“Realizing that again you get to be yourself and show up as you are and that you will be taken care of” This is a confirmation! I’m still working through this and unlearning the bad habits taught to me about money. I’m realizing it all starts with SELF WORTH. Thank you! See now I’m a subscriber because I resonate with this post. Thank you so much! “You have room to fail at this and then get back up” 😭 OMG!! Preach!!! Thank you!!!

Yep, this is the video I needed as I navigate reinventing my KZfaq channel to reflect who I actually am. Thank you! 💖

Thank you so much for this! This is exactly what I'm going through right now and I am definitely just going to be myself and continue to grow and evolve. So thank you!

You are literally the best person ever! Your vulnerability and advice really make it easy to feel at ease whilst watching you, your aura radiates a safe and beautiful energy that I can say for sure I really love! Thank you for being an everlasting light in peoples journeys 🦋🦋

Yes! Authenticity in this digital world is sooo important ❤ I want to share more of Me online and it’s scary to be vulnerable with the World Wide Web

I truly believe that timing is everything. Its crazy how i decided to join content creation & gaining an internet presence within the last week. Then you release this video ! I truly believe I can do this with patience and raw creativity .

I can't believe I was in deep need to hear this message.... I'm wanting to start a blog and researching topics with low competition and it is so overwhelming..... I feel like it is telling me not to write about topics which I love to write about...... But after hearing you I feel like a big block is removed from my mind and heart... Thank you girl, its my first time on your channel I think I manifested your video, literally it came from no where

You’re the first influencer that I’ve heard the advice about not being so concerned about the niche and I love that. For so long I’ve been struggling with figuring out how to be more niche on my content but it never felt good because it was only pieces of me and I want to share ALL of me. Thank you for this!

I’m so glad you said this! I have a decent amount of followers as I’m still growing but i literally tell them everything. Like I’ll cry on live 😂 and at first I thought I was doing too much but so many people love how perisonalble and vulnerable I am because the influencer world has become very one lifed -luxury- but there are so many other ways to live and people are just trying to see how to navigate it and get exposed to that by finding someone they relate to so I switched from “Black Girl Luxury” to just being myself “Black girl working who just graduated, working 2 jobs, becoming an influencer, who might go to Grad school, on the journey to having her own business and buying her time back so she can be more active in her community and help people”. There are people can relate to that and there are people who can relate to you just being you! Everyone doesn’t want to live a high luxury life or buy name brand, everyone doesn’t want to work a 9-5, everyone doesn’t want to be a KZfaqr. Maybe you have a small business and instead of having an online store and scaling it they just want a store front or maybe they want to work multiple different jobs because they like the experience. Either way if you choose to share your life be YOU , you’re the only person who can do that 🤍✨

needed this! thank you for showing up and sharing value!!! appreciate your presence on here.

I love this because I’ve been wondering my personal journey for the longest. I know what I love to do as far as giving advice, and just talking and bringing positivity. I’ve been told to try KZfaq but I just didn’t know where to start. I’m definitely going to dig deeper and be determined to start once I plan it out.

I’m starting my content creation journey full time today and this was soooooo motivating. Thank you!

I’ll admit I’m someone who can be afraid to be themselves because I know I’m different and passionate yet This is really inspiring for me . I’m tired so i was only able to watch half but I needed to see this because at the same time I have a lot to offer and everyone deserves to have their voice heard

Wow thank you! I’ve been really struggling with this. It’s not that I don’t feel confident with who I am, it’s that I always make the mistake of thinking being more like other creators to be my key to success. I’m working on that

Thank you for saying this! Be yourself! I was struggling with what persona I should display online and said, I want to be authentic and not be someone I'm not.

wow amazing I was feeling stuck with editing, this video came at the perfect moment. Love you and your videos! ✨🌸💕

thank you so much for this video ㅠㅠ really needed this video as i try to get back into content creation

i found your channel from this video while i was researching content creation the other day, because i'm trying to get into it as a fun way to promote my true self and music. over the last few days, i've been binging sooo many of your vids. i just wanna say that i enjoy your personality and content so much. i love your strength and just passion for creating a life that you love, as i'm also trying to implement more of those things into my current reality. i'm also very spiritual and struggle with depression, so "spending time" with you/your energy via your videos has been so nice. and i really resonate with your messages! it reminds me that i'm not alone in what i'm going through, because i feel like i'm undergoing a very similar life path to yours right now. i've learned a lot since finding your channel, and i just want to thank you for taking the time out of your day to film these videos and for sharing your experiences. it's been really helpful. much luv & appreciation! :)

I needed to hear all of this, thank you so much for articulating all these feelings 💕 I just posted my first video and not being able to pick a niche has held me back for years. Feels so good to rip off the band aid, you are such an inspiration

This video is great because it's about the foundation of creativity, human consciousness, and how we exist. Which is the unlock for success on KZfaq, and life in general. The problem is the execution. Lynette's ideas are very profound, and very simple. These ideas require simple and direct action, so we don't overthink too much. But it's really hard for people to take action. We can read self-help books forever, but we can't find the energy to get out of bed. If life is too simple we get stuck. If life is too complicated we get stuck. I don't know why life has to be so sticky, but for some reason it does.

This was such an amazing video Lynette, I literally immediately replayed it and watched a second time through. It spoke to me so. Much these are such important questions to be asking ourselves. I’ve watched you grow so much the last year and a half since I found your channel and it’s amazing to see it happen before my eyes. You are my favorite content creator and inspire me so much. I watch you because I relate to you so much and have helped me grow and love myself, I love watching you grow and do the things you love. Always rooting for you! ❤️❤️

This is my favourite video on content creation I've seen so far !! Especially how you freed me from needing to "niche down" because that was really confusing me as I'm a very eclectic person. As someone else said "I AM the niche!"

Thank you so much for this video. I literally have the word “Mission” in my channel name because I was guided to create my channel to inspire others. That is my goal above all and I will continue to trust the process so I can reach more people and fulfill my purpose ❤️

I love the message in this video and it’s exactly what I needed to hear rn. The only thing is I guess for me, i get kind of stuck in being authentic because sometimes my life isn’t that glamorous 😭 There are days where I don’t go out and I look a mess and sometimes I feel like ppl don’t want to see that

Wow, I feel like I was meant to see this video. It came to me at a perfect time. I recently decided that I want to share my journey of becoming my best self here on KZfaq. I’ve been struggling feeling like I don’t know if anyone would be interested, but your video just gave me such hope and I feel so inspired. So, thank you so much for this video! 🥰💖

Thank you for always being transparent. I’ve been watching your channel since January. I honestly feel like I was supposed to find your channel. What first stood out to me was that we were in Puerto Rico at the same time! 😄 I’m on a similar journey. I just turned in my letter of resignation after 5 years, and my last day will be June 30th, the same day you posted your “I Quit” video. Your videos are so inspiring and have been keeping me going. I’m so happy to say that I am living my dream life here and now. Thank you for being you 💕💕💕

Focusing on/thinking of a "niche" has felt more like a chore than anything else. I want to document my journey, show different parts and aspects of my life (even ones that are new to me), and just as you said, show up as myself

It’s crazy how hard it is to be vulnerable and be ourselves. Especially when you know how much your life could change if you just let go and embraced it. I’m working on it though. Thanks for the inspiration!

I'm so thankful I found your channel! You sound like my higher self. I'm listening. Excited to be on this journey!

This was an amazing post, Lynette! I can't believe you ever questioned whether you would draw an audience...your content is amazing! But questioning ourselves is a very common human frailty...I'm glad you pushed beyond that limited belief! 💜

the older you get the harder it seems to try to be something that you are not or try and follow by something you are not okay with. I believe it's because we become more self aware with age. So anything we want to do in our lives we just want to do it in the way we chose to and not how we are told or think we are supposed to do things.

Let's take a moment to appreciate how much time and effort he puts into his content for us. Love the videos!

This was so so so inspiring and thank you for this message. I’m a content creator myself and I’ve felt stuck for two years and didn’t know how to get back. This video has inspired me beyond belief! HANDS DOWN MY FAVORITE VIDEO ON KZfaq ❤️❤️❤️ I so look forward to binging out on your channel and I will watch this video every single day! Thank you 🙏

Thank you for putting this video out. You've literally cemented into stone in my mind the direction I am going to go - exactly where you have gone and are going now🙏

I've got one question - how did you decide on whether to share your full name or not? Cause you could have totally used a nickname or some brand name but you decided to be fully transparent. I guess I wonder how do you make sure you're safe sharing everything?

Thanks for the advice on staying away from a niche. That would bore me FR anyways 🙂

You're my spirit animal, I've been having difficulties at loving myself and accepting myself, I'm a content creator myself too I stream video games and it's been really hard because my metrics have gone down, but your video has helped me out so much, it's opened my eyes. Shout out from 🇦🇺 australia , thanks for the inspiration ❤

Been making videos for a while now but only since a few weeks I started seeing this as a spiritual journey, exploring my creativity and negative core beliefs. Thanks for ur inspiration and authenticity! It’s beyond inspiring 💫

This is the best video I’ve ever seen on this topic, especially coming from a perfectionist like myself. Authenticity always win. Thank you so much for this! 💛

Amazing. I didn’t know I needed this. Thank you for sharing the invisible work, not just tactics to succeed. Those are so tired!