We had the good fortune of connecting with Cris The Girl and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Cris, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
I always wanted to find a means to live on my own terms and to do something I genuinely enjoy doing. Conventional jobs never had much interest to me or spoke to my passions. By having my own business, I can focus on what I truly enjoy doing while making some money at the same time.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
The videos I create for my channel are an expression of myself. It allows me to be creative, express my thoughts, share some memories or knowledge, and in general just have a lot of fun. I personally feel my videos set me apart because I am very honest and real with my thoughts and emotions. There are plenty of topics I cover on my channel such as mental health, financial issues, etc. that many people feel uncomfortable talking about. I like to make sure people know I am a real person with the same thoughts, emotions, and experiences that everyone else has. I want people to relate to me and feel seen and heard. I have been working on my channel for about 2 1/2 years now and it is certainly a challenge every day! Between filming, editing, and running various social media outlets, this is a full time job that never sleeps! It is something that you really have to want and are willing to work extra hard at in my opinion. I have sacrificed a lot of things along the way, such as health, sleep, money, time, etc., and while not everything should be detrimental to one’s health or wellbeing, it is still important to be willing to put in the extra hard work from time to time. Life is and should be a balance and the biggest lesson I have had to learn (and am still learning) is how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while still working hard on my channel. Sometimes you do have to loose sleep to get a video out the next day, but other times it is not necessary. The trick is learning when to go the extra mile and when to listen to your body and do what is right for your health.
On my channel, my viewers can expect a lot of variety! I have so many hobbies and interests, making my videos very diverse! From theme parks to shopping, to cleaning and organizing and traveling, there is probably a little something for everyone!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
So much of my credit goes to my amazing parents. They have always encouraged me to think outside of the box and pursue any dream I’ve ever had. They instilled in me a love for traveling as well as an importance on doing what you love, not what makes you the most money. Their constant support through all of my careers and crazy dreams has been truly amazing. There is no way I would have the courage or determination to pursue this goal without them! Also my amazing fiancé Jay, who inspires me every day to do better and keep going!

Website: https://www.youtube.com/@CristheGirl

Instagram: instagram.com/cristhegirl

Twitter: mobile.twitter.com/Cris_The_Girl

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cristhegirl7

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CristheGirl

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