Lessons I Have Learned as a Content Creator

Micheal Wheaton and I have a powerful, introspective conversation on not only show business, but also about life in general. This man has accomplished amazing things both in show business and in his personal life with self-discovery. Links to all my social media accounts, merch store, etc. - https://linktr.ee/evanyoungblood   How to find Michael Wheaton:  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/michlwhtn  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/4thirteenphotography/  YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCalZcIEBHbI8PF3M4vq7Mcw

David Kayles and I Speak on Freedom, Entrepreneurship, Doing What You Love, and More! Also, we delve into the falsehood of the black lives matter movement and how it's negatively affecting us and creating further division. Yeah, we went there!   How to find David:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100012295920161  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylesenterprises/  Podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-williams28/episodes/What-does-it-mean-to-be-king-efugqo?fbclid=IwAR2P9K6zycaW0lTiZv5OQGECHhT5AE_gL-ua8zgJzgw0ry9nr2ewKPQ69A8 Links to all my products and social media:  Instagram (Personal) - https://www.instagram.com/spiritual_intellect/   Instagram (Business)- https://www.instagram.com/8millproductions/?hl=en   YouTube Channel (Spirituality)- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwIJ28gh_SLSWC-GJjiMZ4A  Snapchat - Add me on Snapchat! Username: ps4_isawesome https://www.snapchat.com/add/ps4_isawesome   TikTok- https://vm.tiktok.com/KukVCX/  Product and service Links:  “Confessions of a Divine Masculine” Book- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089GDG2CF   Merch Store- https://www.redbubble.com/people/EvanWill1998/shop?utm_source=rb-native-app&utm_campaign=share-artist&utm_medium=ios   “Fundamentals of Filmmaking and Videography” Ebook- https://www.amazon.com/.../dp/B0895BHY4X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1...   “Fundamentals of Filmmaking and Videography” Online Course- https://8millproductions.teachable.com/    Video Editing services- https://www.fiverr.com/s2/1d44eea098...   Photography Services- https://www.fiverr.com/s2/9005a930f3...   YouTube Thumbnail Design Services- https://www.fiverr.com/s2/7b329e4530...

Kim Aquino interviews me on his show and I speak on dropping out of college to go all in on my business, the defining moments in my filmmaking career, advice that I would give to other entrepreneurs and creatives, and more! Tune into this jam packed interview to get lots of value and laughs. How to find Kim Aquino: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/ItsJustKeem Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/kimchee.slice/ Links to all my products and social media:   Instagram (Personal) - https://www.instagram.com/spiritual_i...  Instagram (Business)- https://www.instagram.com/8millproduc...  YouTube Channel (Filmmaking)- https://www.youtube.com/user/emannfly77  YouTube Channel (Spirituality)- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwIJ...  Podcast link- https://anchor.fm/8mill-productions  Snapchat - https://www.snapchat.com/add/ps4_isaw...  ikTok- https://vm.tiktok.com/KukVCX/ Merch Store- https://www.redbubble.com/people/EvanWill1998/shop?utm_source=rb-native-app&utm_campaign=share-artist&utm_medium=ios “Fundamentals of Filmmaking and Videography” Ebook- https://www.amazon.com/.../dp/B0895BH......   “Fundamentals of Filmmaking and Videography” Online Course- https://8millproductions.teachable.com/

R. J. Atkins was born June 10, 1978 as Rickey Atkins, Jr. in Palestine, TX to Rickey Atkins, Sr, and Nancy Glover (née Starr). He was raised in Palestine by his paternal grandparents, the late Ira and Ruth Atkins.  R. J. is the oldest of three brothers, with one brother residing in Houston, TX and the other in Austin, TX. R.J. discovered and developed his love and talent for acting, as a young child having appeared in several church plays as a member of Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, and taking classes such as Theatre Arts, Public Speaking, and Drama, starting in the 7th grade at Palestine Middle School and continuing through his years at Palestine High School. After graduating high school in 1996, R.J. entered the workforce for a year before enlisting in the U.S. Army as a combat engineer in late 1997. He trained and served in various capacities at military installations in Missouri, Texas, California, Louisiana, and Georgia and also served in combat in Baghdad in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2004-2005. R.J. was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant in May 2011 after serving in numerous capacities from squad dismount to administrative sergeant between the Regular Army and Army National Guard. After military service, R.J. relocated to San Antonio, TX and tried his hand at various professions such as correctional officer, truck driver, dispatcher, government contract specialist before becoming a special education teacher and securing a teaching position with the Aldine Independent School District in Houston in mid 2016. Two years later, R.J. rekindled his love for acting and hit the ground running, appearing in several productions around the Houston area to include, but not limited to feature films, short films, theatre, and commercials. He continues pursuing his talents and perfecting his craft to this day, taking acting classes, attending workshops and auditions, and networking with other like-minded artists and performers. R.J. is the founder and chairman of Every Effort, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charitable organization benefiting at-risk youth, Veterans, and socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals, the founding president of R.J. Atkins Entertainment & Ventures, LLC, a media conglomerate engaged in various business interests, and the co-founder/executive vice president of 4141 Productions, Inc., a film production company created to bring the freshest and most untouched creative content to the big screen and networks. He is the proud father of three adult daughters, Abrianna, Kianna, and Deianna, and loving grandfather of a grandson and granddaughter, Zavion and Nova. He resides in the suburbs of Houston and is represented by Neal Hamil Agency. How to find R.J. Atkins:  Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/RJAtkinsPersonal  Website- https://www.rjatkins.com/home  YouTube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitUpgorfyw3pSEb03-Bbug  Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/therealrjatkins/ Product and service Links 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 “Confessions of a Divine Masculine” Book- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089GDG2CF Merch Store- https://shop.spreadshirt.com/8mill-productions “Fundamentals of Filmmaking and Videography” Online Course- https://8millproductions.teachable.com/ Photography Services- https://www.fiverr.com/s2/9005a930f3...

For business inquiries, email me at [email protected]. Fundamentals of filmmaking and videography course- https://www.udemy.com/course/fundamentals-of-filmmaking-and-videography/ Make sure to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast Come get your merch here! - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/8mill-productions To donate to the podcast, click the following link: https://www.paypal.me/EWilliams200 Make sure to follow check out my webpage: spark.adobe.com/page/KQbqckBhJARje 8Mill Productions TV Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE8VqFrieZkwI20ZXp6WGqA The gear I used to make this podcast: Spedal Full HD Webcam 1080p: https://amzn.to/34FvBfY Rode NT1-A Condenser Microphone with Mic Stand - https://amzn.to/31FrAXJ BEHRINGER audio interface (UMC22) - https://amzn.to/2qcc2Np

Amanda Garcia is a talented filmmaker, actress, and video artist. This is a jam packed episode full of insight, laughs, life lessons, and more. Enjoy! The video version of this podcast is available on my youtube channel "8Mill Productions TV! By the way, this is the debut episode for season 2! Video version of the podcast- https://youtu.be/SmbfFj7cJfE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  For business inquiries, email me at [email protected]. Make sure to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast Come get your merch here! - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/8mill-productions To donate to the podcast, click the following link: https://www.paypal.me/EWilliams200 Make sure to follow check out my webpage: spark.adobe.com/page/KQbqckBhJARje 8Mill Productions TV Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE8VqFrieZkwI20ZXp6WGqA The gear I used to make this podcast: Rode NT1-A Condenser Microphone with Mic Stand - https://amzn.to/31FrAXJ BEHRINGER audio interface (UMC22) - https://amzn.to/2qcc2Np

Most people have the perception that being a content creator is all fun and games, but the truth is that it requires a lot of sacrifice, dedication, focus, hard work, and consistency. Links to articles: Are YouTube’s Algorithms Fueling Creator Burnout?- https://variety.com/2018/digital/features/youtube-creators-alisha-marie-michelle-phan-1202919304/amp/ The Tell Tale Signs of Burnout ... Do You Have Them? - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/high-octane-women/201311/the-tell-tale-signs-burnout-do-you-have-them?amp The Worst Things About Being A YouTuber - https://contentcareer.com/blog/the-worst-things-about-being-a-youtuber/ YouTube is failing its creators - https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2018/9/21/17879652/youtube-creator-youtuber-burnout-problem The YouTube stars heading for burnout: ‘The most fun job imaginable became deeply bleak’ - https://amp.theguardian.com/technology/2018/sep/08/youtube-stars-burnout-fun-bleak-stressed How to Tell You Have Reached the Point of Burnout - https://www.verywellmind.com/stress-and-burnout-symptoms-and-causes-3144516 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For business inquiries, email me at [email protected]. Make sure to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast Come get your merch here! - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/8mill-productions To donate to the podcast, click the following link: https://www.paypal.me/EWilliams200 Make sure to follow check out my webpage: spark.adobe.com/page/KQbqckBhJARje  8Mill Productions TV YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE8VqFrieZkwI20ZXp6WGqA The gear I used to make this podcast:  Spedal Full HD Webcam 1080p: https://amzn.to/34FvBfY Rode NT1-A Condenser Microphone with Mic Stand - https://amzn.to/31FrAXJ BEHRINGER audio interface (UMC22) - https://amzn.to/2qcc2Np

Here are the points that I touched on in this podcast episode: Resourcefulness Empathy for other creators Creating for myself Creating what I want to express despite what others think. Taking time for self care Prioritizing my time For business inquiries, email me at [email protected]. Make sure to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast Come get your merch here! - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/8mill-productions To donate to the podcast, click the following link: https://www.paypal.me/EWilliams200 Make sure to follow check out my webpage: spark.adobe.com/page/KQbqckBhJARje Filmmaking gear mentioned: Nikon D3400 - https://amzn.to/2GZvseb Rode VideoMic - https://amzn.to/2Z5toHE Magnus VT-4000 Professional High Performance Tripod System with Fluid Head - https://amzn.to/2H6xpWh Zoom H4N Pro Sound Recorder - https://amzn.to/2YMjDTt Toshiba External Hard Drive (1 TB) - https://amzn.to/2H5swwz The gear I used to make this podcast: Rode NT1-A Condenser Microphone with Mic Stand - https://amzn.to/31FrAXJ Zoom H4N Pro Sound Recorder - https://amzn.to/2YMjDTt

  For business inquiries, email me at [email protected] Make sure subscribe, rate, review, and share the podcast! To donate, click here: https://www.paypal.me/EWilliams200 Webpage: https://spark.adobe.com/page/KQbqckBhJARje/ Video Warrior Video: https://youtu.be/cdMPbyOay60 "Overlays" Video: https://youtu.be/iqbeShNqkMU Social Media Accounts: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/evan.williams.33483903 Instagram Accounts @spiritual_intellect: https://www.instagram.com/spiritual_intellect/ @8millproductions- https://www.instagram.com/8millproductions/?hl=en The gear I used to make this episode:  Rode NT1-A: https://amzn.to/2Hg7sDS Zoom H4N Pro Sound Recorder- https://amzn.to/2EbWI8i

  For business inquiries, email me at [email protected] Make sure subscribe, rate, review, and share the podcast! To donate, click here: https://www.paypal.me/EWilliams200 Webpage: https://spark.adobe.com/page/KQbqckBhJARje/ Social Media Accounts: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/evan.williams.33483903 Instagram Accounts @spiritual_intellect: https://www.instagram.com/spiritual_intellect/ @8millproductions- https://www.instagram.com/8millproductions/?hl=en The gear I used to make this episode:  Rode NT1-A: https://amzn.to/2Hg7sDS Zoom H4N Pro Sound Recorder- https://amzn.to/2EbWI8i