Girl of Gen Z

Meet Ben! A 23-year-old business graduate from the University of Guelph. Ben has been making YouTube videos for 2 years now, and has been hosting the "Do Dope Sh*t" podcast for just over a year. While sharing what it was like starting out on YouTube and hosting a podcast and how he has been able to grow his channel organically, he also shares a bit about his upbringing as a competitive football player, how he dealt with serious injuries, and other obstacles he has had to overcome throughout his life.

Time Stamps:
00:00:00:00 - 00:01:24:09 - Short Intro
00:01:24:10 - 00:06:52:04 - Upbringing
00:06:52:05 - 00:08:45:20 - Post Secondary
00:08:47:00 - 00:15:24:10 - Football & Serious Injuries
00:15:24:11 - 00:18:23:27 - The Beginning of YouTube
00:18:24:04 - 00:20:12:20 - Becoming Monetized & Affiliate Links
00:20:12:26 - 00:22:58:10 - Understanding YouTube & the Algorithm
00:22:58:11 - 00:24:15:18 - Tips to Starting a YouTube Channel
00:24:16:21- 00:27:54:23 - Thoughts on attending University
00:27:55:08 - 00:30:46:21 - Podcasting
00:30:47:00 - 00:35:03:30 - Best Interviews
00:35:04:00 - 00:36:51:10 - Path Created
00:36:51:10 - 00:38:03:07 - Sleep Schedule
00:38:02:10 - 00:38:40:10 - Travel Vlogs
00:38:40:16 - 00:41:07:19 - Random
00:41:07:26 - 00:43:22:10 - Editing Programs
00:43:22:14 - 00:44:33:05 - Early YouTube Video Ideas
00:44:33:12 - 00:53:12:00 - Happy with the Path Chosen

Show Notes

Socials:

My YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/ThinkNPink101

My Instagram: 
https://www.instagram.com/clarissagrgorinic
https://www.instagram.com/girlofgenz

Ben's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/benleavitt_

Ben's Twitter: 
https://www.twitter.com/b_snizz

Ben's YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/benleavitt

Ben's Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/do-dope-sh-t/id1348197636?mt=2

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What is Girl of Gen Z?

Follow along on my journey navigating life in Toronto as a girl born of Generation Z. Guests will join me to speak about current events, social media, culture & society, their personal experiences, fashion, fitness, makeup and so much more.