Embrace the creative journey without overthinking, find joy in the process, and explore different platforms to connect with your audience and expand your income potential. Join us as we delve into the world of content creation, from overcoming shyness to navigating the challenges and opportunities of live streaming on various platforms. Discover how to create structure, engage with your community, and find motivation in your passion.
Key insights
🌲 Little Starya's childhood in the woods and transition to city life is a fascinating and drastic change of environment.
🎶 Music has the power to connect people and help shy individuals find connections and community.
🎥 The therapeutic aspect of talking to other creators about shared experiences and interests is extremely enjoyable and valuable.
🎶 Taking the OP1 to music festivals and playing music brings people together and creates an incredible experience.
🎶 The feedback streams liven up the production process and provide a reprieve from getting stuck in production holes.
😎 The potential for content to perform differently on TikTok compared to Instagram is higher, inviting a different kind of community and excitement for discovering new things.
💡 Consistency is key to success, even if it means sticking with one thing and not overthinking it.
📱 The speaker is considering re-downloading Twitch just to see the streams, showing the strong appeal of engaging content.
Link with Starya on all socials at @iamstarya
Chapters:
00:00 Starya discusses fitting the OP-1 in a snug bag, a $15 wireless keyboard case hack, experiences in California, and performing at a fundraising Gala for St Jude's Children's Hospital.
08:26 The speaker grew up shy, found love for music, overcame shyness at music camp, took a break from interviews, and is excited to resume, discussing their experience with Teenage Engineering equipment and seeking listener's thoughts.
16:23 The speaker fixed E inch output issue with help from a friend, recommends OPZ for traveling and music festivals, discusses losing rubber band and buying second hand, and talks about using different equipment for math tutoring.
21:38 The speaker uses different devices for sequencing and sounds, has a dog on the show, creates structure to work without distractions, and streams on Twitch for 6-10 hours a day.
28:37 The speaker discusses the challenges and benefits of live streaming on different platforms, emphasizing the importance of community control and the potential for discoverability on TikTok and YouTube.
38:51 Posting content on multiple platforms increases chances of discovery and interaction, but also brings potential disappointment if content doesn't perform well, so just do it, don't overthink it, and find joy and motivation in creating content.
51:11 Creators are exploring different platforms for exclusive content, discussing Patreon as a potential income generator, emphasizing consistency, and expressing appreciation for like-minded conversations and upcoming releases.
57:14 The speaker discusses their interest in music, DJing, and streaming on TikTok, as well as their plans to create content and engage with the platform more.
