Women Of Video

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Creator business, without the gloss.

The gist

Women Of Video follows women creators through the practical and personal work of building video-led businesses. Episodes move between YouTube growth, digital products, sponsorships, lifestyle design, representation, and the money decisions behind sustainable creator work.

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About Women Of Video

Women Of Video is a creator-business show about women turning video, audience trust, and practical systems into sustainable online work. It lives in the space between YouTube strategy and the real life around it. Episodes feature creator stories, tactical money conversations, and reflections on the wider culture shaping women online. The show is candid. It talks about revenue without treating money as a dirty secret, and it treats confidence as something creators build through repeated action rather than vibes alone. Guests describe courses, memberships, sponsorships, digital products, affiliates, SEO, blogging, short-form video, and brand collaborations from the inside. The strongest episodes are specific about friction. A creator can have a product but still avoid selling it. A channel can produce income but still require constant attention. A blog post can look long because it is actually doing service work for the reader. A pivot can feel risky because algorithms reward clear boxes, while people and businesses keep changing. The show keeps returning to that tension between platform demands and personal evolution. It is also unusually open about the life design underneath creator work. Episodes discuss building calendars around family, choosing business models that fit a season of life, and recognizing that early progress often comes with late nights, uncertainty, and unglamorous manual work. The show’s representation conversations broaden the frame beyond individual hustle. Panel discussions raise pay transparency, bias, access, and the need for brands to make better decisions about who gets seen and paid. The result is not a generic YouTube tips feed. It is a business-minded, woman-centered record of what creator work actually asks from people: strategy, resilience, boundaries, visibility, and a willingness to talk plainly about money.

Made for: Women creators, YouTubers, educators, influencers, and video-first entrepreneurs who want practical conversations about growth, monetization, confidence, and sustainability. It also suits creator-economy professionals interested in representation, brand partnerships, and platform culture.

What sets it apart: Women Of Video combines tactical creator-business advice with frank discussion of gender, money, lifestyle design, and visibility online. Its interviews stay close to lived creator experience instead of abstract growth formulas.

In their own words

The Women of Video Podcast shares the stories of Women Video Creators to inspire OTHER women to start creating. In each episode, deep dive into why these women choose video, their struggles, their successes and of course get real about what happens when you are a female creator on the internet. Women of Video is partnered with VidIQ to bring you all the best episode and help you grow your Youtube channel!

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This is the creator-business pep talk that asks where your money is actually supposed to come from.

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  • a practical way to match your audience's questions with products, affiliates, or memberships
  • honest talk about pitching brands and selling without developing a late-night-infomercial personality
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Episodes

  1. 1

    When You're Doing Youtube Wrong with Desiree Martinez

    ·25m
  2. 2

    The Future of Digital Products with Jessica Stansberry

    ·56m
  3. 3

    191: Being a DIY Creator with Paris Karnes

    ·50m
  4. 4

    191: Being a DIY Creator with Paris Karnes

    ·12m
  5. 5

    190: Simplify Your Brand Success With These Two Platforms with Desiree Martinez

    ·21m
  6. 6

    189: Creating What You Want Not What The Algorithm Says with Taz & Alessia

    ·58m
  7. 7

    188: The Highs and Lows of Being a Creator with Aurelie

    ·34m
  8. 8

    187: Livestreaming to Connect & Convert Sales with Sharvette Mitchell

    ·40m
  9. 9

    From Health Struggles to Food Empire: How Kim Cooked Up Success in the Creator World

    ·40m
  10. 10

    Monetize Without the Salesy Vibes: Millie Adrian’s Blueprint for Creator Success

    ·51m
  11. 11

    Representation Matters: Women in Media (LIVE Panel Interview!)

    ·26m
  12. 12

    From Side Hustle to Dream Job: Growing a Reaction Channel into Full-Time Income

    ·41m
  13. 13

    Understanding Your Value as a Creator

    ·32m
  14. 14

    Creating Remarkable Content: Quality vs Quantity

    ·48m
  15. 15

    Balancing Authenticity and Polished Content

    ·33m
  16. 16

    The Power of Personal Branding in Business

    ·42m
  17. 17

    Making YouTube Woman-Friendly: Inside Scoop with Desiree Martinez

    ·19m
  18. 18

    Beware of Being Taken Advantage of by Brands

    ·48m
  19. 19

    Niche Down to LinkedIn: Standing Out as an Expert Building an Audience on LinkedIn

    ·53m
  20. 20

    Mindful Creation: Avoiding the Content Creation Trap

    ·16m
  21. 21

    The Value of Long-Term Partnerships and Operating Within Your Zone of Genius

    ·51m
  22. 22

    Losing Sponsorships

    ·18m
  23. 23

    Thinking Outside the Box: Exploring Unique Monetization Strategies The Importance of a Financial Safety Net

    ·48m
  24. 24

    The Future of Marketing: Connecting with Your Audience and Building Relationships

    ·41m
  25. 25

    Authenticity: The Key to Creating Engaging Content

    ·36m
  26. 26

    Unveiling the Secrets of Trends with Coco Moco

    ·46m
  27. 27

    Insta Mastery: Unveiling Instagram Secrets with Kar Brulhart

    ·31m
  28. 28

    Prioritizing Video Content and Personal Branding for Business Growth

    ·47m
  29. 29

    Build Successfully on TikTok & Knowing Your Worth

    ·1h
  30. 30

    The Future of the Creator Economy: Recap From the Information Creator Economy Summit

    ·16m
  31. 31

    Expanding Beyond Borders: Building a Global Brand

    ·16m
  32. 32

    Unveiling Heather's Journey from Mommy Blogger to Influencer Extraordinaire

    ·55m
  33. 33

    Empowering Women in Cinematography with Lila, YouTube's Luminary

    ·48m
  34. 34

    Empowering Women's Voices: A Candid Conversation with Alison, The Storyteller

    ·33m
  35. 35

    Unleashing Creativity: Shattering the One-Size-Fits-All Myth in Content Creation!

    ·13m
  36. 36

    Brand Partnerships: The Right Way To Build Relationships With Tracy Atieh

    ·36m
  37. 37

    SEO, Funnels, and Sponsorships—Meredith Marsh’s Creator Success Secrets

    ·45m
  38. 38

    The Business of Being a Creator with Desiree Martinez

    ·24m
  39. 39

    Brand Relationships: Making The Brand Work For You With Mollie Daniela

    ·48m
  40. 40

    Navigating Solo Travel Content Creation for Women With Ellie Wookey

    ·47m
  41. 41

    An Inside Look into the Creator Economy with The Information Reporter Kaya Yurieff

    ·46m
  42. 42

    The Art of Strategic Business Pivots with Sara Loretta

    ·50m
  43. 43

    From Listener To Creator with Marlene

    ·24m
  44. 44

    The Creator's Lawyer with Brittany Ratelle

    ·29m
  45. 45

    The All In One Solution All Creators Need with Natalie Barbu

    ·54m
  46. 46

    Creator Economy Predictions for 2024 with Desiree Martinez

    ·23m
  47. 47

    Be Confident on Video in 2024 with Keenya Kelly

    ·47m
  48. 48

    CELEBRATING 200 Episodes of Women of Video!!

    ·31m
  49. 49

    199: Creator Focused Money Making with Molly Keyser

    ·46m
  50. 50

    198: Building Your Personal Brand with Stephanie Garcia

    ·45m
  51. 51

    197: Rebranding & Expanding Your Creator Life with Lisa Jean Francois

    ·49m
  52. 52

    196: Creators Don’t Know What They Are Doing (Thoughts & Insights From Vidsummit and Vidcon Baltimore) with Desiree Martinez

    ·43m
  53. 53

    195: #1 Reason Youtubers Fail (and don’t make money) with Desiree Martinez

    ·22m
  54. 54

    194: Bridging the Gap to User Generated Content with Charlotte Thompson

    ·47m
  55. 55

    193: Creators and Fans Becoming Partners Through Investment with Sarah McNabb

    ·45m
  56. 56

    192: He Said What! Someone Did A Video Response To My Video with Desiree Martinez

    ·18m
  57. 57

    186: Unlocking the Secrets of Networking for Brand Growth & Higher Revenue with Desiree Martinez

    ·21m
  58. 58

    185: Elevating Creators with Disabilities with Sasha Nicole

    ·39m
  59. 59

    183: How I’m on Vacation Right Now with Desiree Martinez

    ·19m
  60. 60

    182: Dive into Discord with Keely Dunn

    ·50m
  61. 61

    181: Building a Successful Instagram Strategy with Kar Brulhart

    ·30m
  62. 62

    180: Reaching and Empowering Women of Color with Danielle Meadows

    ·43m
  63. 63

    179: Sex Sells But Confidence is Key with Isabelle Miller

    ·30m
  64. 64

    178: Not every revenue stream is right for you (plus announcement) with Desiree Martinez

    ·24m
  65. 65

    177: Harness Empathy In Your Videos with Sarah Panus

    ·44m
  66. 66

    176: Building Community with Carrie Melissa Jones

    ·44m
  67. 67

    175: Being a Successful Mom Creator with Monica Banks

    ·33m
  68. 68

    174: Reprogramming Youtube F*cking Sucks! with Desiree Martinez

    ·28m
  69. 69

    173: You Are Not Mr. Beast (He Doesn’t Know What He Is Talking About!) with Desiree Martinez

    ·26m
  70. 70

    172: Creating the Dream Life with Anna Brown

    ·35m
  71. 71

    171: How To Work With a Talent Agency with Johanna Voss

    ·54m
  72. 72

    170: Build and Expand Your Vertical Video Strategy with Kris Bryant

    ·45m
  73. 73

    168: 5 Social Media Tools Every Creator Needs to Simplify and Thrive with Desiree Martinez

    ·31m
  74. 74

    167: Make Video Work For You with Kristen Hills

    ·52m
  75. 75

    166: How Much Money I Made in 2022 with Desiree Martinez

    ·26m
  76. 76

    165: Master TikTok with Melissa Hughes

    ·59m
  77. 77

    164: How Brands are Reacting to the Unstoppable Creator Economy with Desiree Martinez

    ·29m
  78. 78

    163: Creating Through Depression with Desiree Martinez

    ·41m
  79. 79

    162: The Formula to Success with Vertical Video with Shelly Saves The Day

    ·39m
  80. 80

    161: Build Your Business on TikTok with Megan Gersch

    ·38m
  81. 81

    160: Head Into 2023 Strong with Desiree Martinez

    ·36m
  82. 82

    159: Women in Influencer Marketing with Jessy Grossman

    ·42m
  83. 83

    158: Marketing with Youtube with Diana Indries

    ·40m
  84. 84

    157: Stop Fearing The Unknown with Rachel Smets

    ·40m
  85. 85

    156: Declutter Your Business with Julie Coraccio

    ·37m
  86. 86

    155: Make More Money This Holiday Season with Desiree

    ·24m
  87. 87

    154: Befriending Your Fears with Monick Halm

    ·51m
  88. 88

    153: Maximize Your Income Through Your Passion with Brooke Robinson

    ·58m
  89. 89

    152: Successful Video Podcasting with Riana Milne

    ·32m
  90. 90

    151: Investing in Yourself with Victoria Wade

    ·40m
  91. 91

    150: Standing Out In A Crowded Niche with Gabi Soares

    ·52m
  92. 92

    149: What It Takes To Be A Creative Creator with Sarah Renae Clark

    ·59m
  93. 93

    148: Is Being A Creator The New MLM with Meredith Marsh

    ·33m
  94. 94

    147: Creators Pave The Way For Big Changes

    ·19m
  95. 95

    146: Let Amazon Supplement Your Income So You Can Become A Full-Time Creator with Amy Jo Honey

    ·41m
  96. 96

    145: What It Takes To Be A Creator

    ·26m
  97. 97

    144: Being a Successful Reseller with Kat Breitbarth

    ·36m
  98. 98

    143: Desiree Martinez - The Business of TikTok

    ·23m
  99. 99

    169: The Importance Of Your Journey with Desiree Martinez

    ·26m
  100. 100

    184: Building Your Brand on Social Media with Helen Morrison

    An interview with a multi-generational business owner about using video to modernize and grow her business.

    ·46m
  101. 101

    SEO, Funnels, and Sponsorships—Meredith Marsh’s Creator Success Secrets

    Meredith Marsh tells Desiree Martinez how a 2015 GoPro tutorial channel became a business built around YouTube education, courses, affiliates, sponsorships, and SEO.

    Nov 21, 2024·45m·3 clips
  102. 102

    The Future of Digital Products with Jessica Stansberry

    Desiree Martins interviews Jessica Stansbury about building income through YouTube, courses, affiliates, digital products, and brand deals after Jessica began using video to improve her blog's SEO in 2016.

    Nov 14, 2024·56m·4 clips
  103. 103

    From Health Struggles to Food Empire: How Kim Cooked Up Success in the Creator World

    Hidden gem

    Kim explains how a 2016 low-FODMAP diagnosis and losing her full-time job during the pandemic led to Pretty Delicious Life, a gluten-free and high-protein food business.

    Oct 3, 2024·40m·3 clips
  104. 104

    Monetize Without the Salesy Vibes: Millie Adrian’s Blueprint for Creator Success

    Women Of Video features Millie Adrian, creator of Modern Millie, explaining how she built a creator-education business that eventually generated more than $750,000 annually.

    Sep 26, 2024·51m·5 clips
  105. 105

    Representation Matters: Women in Media (LIVE Panel Interview!)

    Hidden gem

    Desiree Martinez marks the five-year Women of Video anniversary by asking Monica Kahn, Olivia Owens, and Cassandra Bankson what platforms and brands can do for women creators.

    Sep 19, 2024·26m·1 clip
  106. 106

    From Side Hustle to Dream Job: Growing a Reaction Channel into Full-Time Income

    Sep 12, 2024·41m
  107. 107

    Understanding Your Value as a Creator

    Sep 5, 2024·32m
  108. 108

    Creating Remarkable Content: Quality vs Quantity

    Aug 22, 2024·48m
  109. 109

    Balancing Authenticity and Polished Content

    Aug 15, 2024·33m
  110. 110

    The Power of Personal Branding in Business

    Aug 8, 2024·42m
  111. 111

    Making YouTube Woman-Friendly: Inside Scoop with Desiree Martinez

    Aug 1, 2024·19m
  112. 112

    Beware of Being Taken Advantage of by Brands

    Jul 25, 2024·48m
  113. 113

    Niche Down to LinkedIn: Standing Out as an Expert Building an Audience on LinkedIn

    Jul 18, 2024·53m
  114. 114

    Mindful Creation: Avoiding the Content Creation Trap

    Jun 27, 2024·16m
  115. 115

    The Value of Long-Term Partnerships and Operating Within Your Zone of Genius

    Jun 21, 2024·51m
  116. 116

    Losing Sponsorships

    Jun 13, 2024·18m
  117. 117

    Thinking Outside the Box: Exploring Unique Monetization Strategies The Importance of a Financial Safety Net

    Jun 8, 2024·48m
  118. 118

    The Future of Marketing: Connecting with Your Audience and Building Relationships

    May 23, 2024·41m
  119. 119

    Authenticity: The Key to Creating Engaging Content

    May 17, 2024·36m
  120. 120

    Unveiling the Secrets of Trends with Coco Moco

    May 9, 2024·46m
  121. 121

    Insta Mastery: Unveiling Instagram Secrets with Kar Brulhart

    May 2, 2024·31m
  122. 122

    Prioritizing Video Content and Personal Branding for Business Growth

    Apr 25, 2024·47m
  123. 123

    Build Successfully on TikTok & Knowing Your Worth

    Apr 17, 2024·1h
  124. 124

    The Future of the Creator Economy: Recap From the Information Creator Economy Summit

    Apr 11, 2024·16m
  125. 125

    Expanding Beyond Borders: Building a Global Brand

    Apr 4, 2024·16m
  126. 126

    Unveiling Heather's Journey from Mommy Blogger to Influencer Extraordinaire

    Mar 28, 2024·55m
  127. 127

    Empowering Women in Cinematography with Lila, YouTube's Luminary

    Mar 21, 2024·48m
  128. 128

    Empowering Women's Voices: A Candid Conversation with Alison, The Storyteller

    Mar 14, 2024·33m
  129. 129

    Unleashing Creativity: Shattering the One-Size-Fits-All Myth in Content Creation!

    Mar 7, 2024·13m
  130. 130

    Brand Partnerships: The Right Way To Build Relationships With Tracy Atieh

    Feb 21, 2024·36m
  131. 131

    When You're Doing Youtube Wrong with Desiree Martinez

    Feb 16, 2024·25m
  132. 132

    The Business of Being a Creator with Desiree Martinez

    Feb 7, 2024·24m
  133. 133

    Brand Relationships: Making The Brand Work For You With Mollie Daniela

    Jan 31, 2024·48m
  134. 134

    Navigating Solo Travel Content Creation for Women With Ellie Wookey

    Jan 17, 2024·47m
  135. 135

    An Inside Look into the Creator Economy with The Information Reporter Kaya Yurieff

    Jan 10, 2024·46m
  136. 136

    Creator Economy Predictions for 2024 with Desiree Martinez

    Desiree Martins discusses what women creators can expect in the new year and how to adapt, overcome, and thrive in their YouTube journey.

    Jan 5, 2024·23m
  137. 137

    Be Confident on Video in 2024 with Keenya Kelly

    Host Desiree Martins interviews Kenya about her journey teaching short-form video for brand building and sales.

    Jan 5, 2024·47m
  138. 138

    The Art of Strategic Business Pivots with Sara Loretta

    Desiree Martin discusses the challenges and strategies of pivoting as a YouTube creator, emphasizing personal and professional growth.

    Jan 5, 2024·50m
  139. 139

    From Listener To Creator with Marlene

    Jan 5, 2024·24m
  140. 140

    The All In One Solution All Creators Need with Natalie Barbu

    Jan 5, 2024·54m
  141. 141

    The Creator's Lawyer with Brittany Ratelle

    Jan 5, 2024·29m
  142. 142

    CELEBRATING 200 Episodes of Women of Video!!

    Nov 15, 2023·31m
  143. 143

    199: Creator Focused Money Making with Molly Keyser

    Host Desiree Martins celebrates approaching 200 episodes, discusses TikTok dropping its creator fund, and shares insights from Patreon's Creator Fest, all aimed at inspiring women YouTube creators.

    Nov 8, 2023·46m
  144. 144

    198: Building Your Personal Brand with Stephanie Garcia

    Nov 1, 2023·45m
  145. 145

    197: Rebranding & Expanding Your Creator Life with Lisa Jean Francois

    Desiree Martins interviews Lisa, a former lifestyle and fashion creator who reinvented her brand after becoming a mom, discussing the challenges of evolving content and identity.

    Oct 25, 2023·49m
  146. 146

    196: Creators Don’t Know What They Are Doing (Thoughts & Insights From Vidsummit and Vidcon Baltimore) with Desiree Martinez

    Oct 11, 2023·43m
  147. 147

    195: #1 Reason Youtubers Fail (and don’t make money) with Desiree Martinez

    Sep 27, 2023·22m
  148. 148

    194: Bridging the Gap to User Generated Content with Charlotte Thompson

    Host Desiree Martins interviews travel creator Charlotte about her journey into video storytelling and YouTube growth.

    Sep 21, 2023·47m
  149. 149

    193: Creators and Fans Becoming Partners Through Investment with Sarah McNabb

    Desiree Martins introduces the Women of YouTube Podcast and interviews Sarah about why video is a powerful communication medium for creators.

    Sep 13, 2023·45m
  150. 150

    192: He Said What! Someone Did A Video Response To My Video with Desiree Martinez

    Sep 6, 2023·18m