Get ready for an eye-opening episode as I sit down with Heather, a remarkable YouTuber and influencer, to uncover her journey of motherhood intertwined with content creation. Heather spills the tea on how she stumbled upon the Amazon Influencer program, transforming her passion into a lucrative income stream through videos and reviews. From ditching janky phone recordings to crafting high-quality influencer content, Heather dishes on the evolution of her brand and how she started charging brands for her expertise. But that's just the tip of the iceberg; we dive into the booming world of mommy bloggers and how Heather channels her content to fuel her wanderlust. Join us as we delve into the nitty-gritty, from setting rates and packages to mastering affiliate marketing and turning opportunities into income. If you're looking to kickstart your journey as a content creator, Heather's got the insider advice you need to thrive. It's a conversation bursting with insights, wisdom, and actionable tips you won't want to miss! Takeaways Starting a YouTube channel and blogging can be a great way for moms to make extra income and stay connected. The Amazon Influencer program can be a lucrative opportunity for influencers to earn income through videos and reviews. Transitioning from janky phone videos to high-quality influencer videos can lead to increased success and higher earnings. Mommy bloggers played a significant role in the influencer marketing industry and paved the way for other creators. When setting rates, it's important to value your time and expertise. As you grow, your rates can increase. Investing in higher quality videos can lead to better sales and more value for your audience. Affiliate marketing can be a valuable source of income, but it's important to choose programs that align with your brand and offer fair commissions. Bridging influencer marketing and Japan Fam can be challenging, but focusing on a specific niche and pitching relevant opportunities can lead to success. Opportunities as a content creator can be turned into income through strategic partnerships, tax deductions, and leveraging your expertise. The best time to start as a content creator is now. Take advantage of free resources, join supportive communities, and focus on providing value to your audience. Join our Patreon and catch all the bonus content at http://patreon.com/womenofvideo  Finding what will perform well isn’t easy, but VidIQ is my go to solution for tracking trends, key words, and what my viewers are looking for. When you download the VidIQ extension you will be able to level up your content! Get vidIQ to blow up your channel at womeonofvideo.com/vidiq Our community is focused on helping women not only to be better creators but to also make money doing it. Spreadshop allows for you to start making money as soon as you have merch to sell. You can open your FREE online merch store with Spreadshop in minutes! Cost-free, hassle-free, it's merchandising made easy. Click this link to get started for FREE! Get started with Spreadshop at https://womenofyoutube.com/Spreadshop Follow Desiree at http://t.ly/GbY4  Follow Heather at https://www.instagram.com/usjapanfam/  Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:05 Starting a YouTube Channel and Blogging 07:07 Discovering the Amazon Influencer Program 08:59 Starting a Hair Channel 10:28 The Rise of Mommy Bloggers 12:20 Transitioning to Video Content 14:14 Using Content to Support Travel Addiction 26:01 Transitioning to High-Quality Influencer Videos 27:49 Setting Rates and Packages 32:08 Improving Video Quality 34:29 Affiliate Marketing 41:57 Bridging Influencer Marketing and Japan Fam 46:16 Turning Opportunities into Income 51:54 Advice for Getting Started --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womenofvideo/message