OM DENNE EPISODE
Mayuko is a software engineer turned content creator on YouTube. After working in Silicon Valley tech companies like Intuit, Patreon, and Netflix for six years as an iOS Engineer, she became a full-time creator in 2020. Her work aims to help people find their way through the tech industry by sharing her own experiences navigating this world through technology, career advice, and lifestyle videos. She is passionate about discussions around mental health, cultural identity, and creating technology with empathy and compassion.
In this episode, we dive into the nuances of being and staying creative, share ways of gathering inspiration, and learn how Mayuko transitioned into a full-time video creator.
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Podcast Mission:
- Learning to live a fulfilling life through creating and being in a state of flow
- Showcasing other creatives (those who chose the unconventional paths)
- To help all of us take a moment and reflect (to see whether we're climbing the right mountain or not)
Show Notes
[00:00] Intro
[0:56] The insight that allowed Mayuko to create her first YouTube video
[5:50] How Mayuko learned to create videos
[7:40] When to start buying better equipment for video creation
[9:28] A potential reason why it could be so easy for people to negatively compare their work with others
[13:16] Being consistent through “tough” times
[18:07] What is fun about making videos?
[21:42] Deciding when to commit as a full-time content creator
[27:32] Pros and cons of being your own boss
[36:00] Ways to not get overwhelmed with too much work
[41:32] Filling up your “creative well”
[42:46] Breaking the routine for inspiration
[52:42] Rapid-fire questions
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Website → https://www.hellomayuko.com/
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/c/hellomayuko/videos
Instagram → @hellomayuko
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