Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Here's another creator who was on Youtube for 15 years and ready to quit before she made a major pivot that transformed her channel and her life! youtu.be/4CVpe8P4R10?si=zxgfeYWkmeiHcvfa
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Connect with Dana:
🎥 YouTube Channel: @thetaoofdana
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/thetaoofdana
✨ Website: fengshuidana.com
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If you’ve been stuck on YouTube for years wondering why your channel isn’t growing, this is a story you need to hear. In this video, I sit down with @thetaoofdana , who almost quit YouTube after 15 years... until she finally figured out how to grow a YouTube channel, build a real audience, and turn her content into actual clients, sales, and income. We break down the exact YouTube growth strategy, mindset shifts, thumbnail and topic mistakes, and content changes that helped her go from a “dead channel” to explosive growth in just a few months. If you’re looking for real YouTube tips, how to get more views, increase watch time, monetize your channel, and build a business with YouTube (not just go viral), this conversation will completely change how you approach your content.
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She got laid off and within a year made more from YouTube (Here's HOW) youtu.be/WzfN7xdQ5Yc?si=hoFq3IAF2JaWTohQ
The YouTube content shift that tripled her income and changed her life youtu.be/4CVpe8P4R10?si=FEPLQE74EvVT2V9p
You Don't Need 100k Subscribers to Make A Full Time Income on YouTube! - YouTuber Oralia Martinez youtu.be/CiRjoms0n1I?si=4qTvgos9Ajz6z4D5
0:00 - How She Revived a dead 15 year old YouTube channel in 6 months
2:13 - Joining the bootcamp
3:05 - Dana’s YouTube journey
6:05 - Building a career from YouTube
8:47 - Why didn’t you quit?
9:48 - Joining my bootcamp
14:48 - YouTube vs other platforms
20:14 - How Dana’s channel changed
26:45 - How YouTube helped grow Dana’s business
38:15 - Youtube as lead gen (no ads!)
42:54 - How to keep going when things don’t work out
47:54 - Dana’s biggest mistakes and how she fixed them
55:33 - Genuine humanity in the age of AI
1:00:08 - Advice to creators who are stuck
1:04:018 - Opportunities Dana got from YouTube
1:05:38 - Dana’s final advice
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👩🏻 Who is Erika Vieira?
My name is Erika Vieira I am a YouTube channel producer, strategist and coach for 8+ years. I have produced dozens of YouTube channels and coached over 1,500 female entrepreneurs and creatives. My mission is to help high achieving women grow a YouTube following to leverage for more impact, income and influence.
Follow me on Instagram:
instagram.com/youryoutubecoach
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🆓 FREE 32 Page YouTube Video Ideas Ebook!
masterclass.erikavieira.net/first1000
✨ Grab my my Audience Attraction System mini course here:
erikavieira.net/yaas
🎥 YOUTUBE BOOTCAMP FOR WOMEN:
Are you looking for support, coaching, community and proven systems that will help you achieve your YouTube goals? Join a unique, comprehensive YouTube growth bootcamp that will help you 10x your growth on YouTube and bring you the financial and creative freedom you want.
Add your name to the waitlist HERE 👉🏻 erikavieira.net/bootcamp-waitlist
👩💼 1:1 YOUTUBE COACHING:
Are you wanting to go full time on YouTube within 3 months or are already full time and are wanting to invest in 1:1 coaching for your YouTube channel for rapid growth?
Apply HERE to be considered 👉🏻 erikavieira.net/coaching
👩💻 Are you a business looking for strategic channel management? Please email my team at support@erikavieira.net with Strategic Channel Management in the Subject.
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**Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the podcast and channel at no extra cost
Here's another creator who was on Youtube for 15 years and ready to quit before she made a major pivot that transformed her channel and her life! youtu.be/4CVpe8P4R10?si=zxgfeYWkmeiHcvfa
Thank you @vidIQ for sponsoring this video! I use VidIQ for both myself and my clients for keyword research, thumbnail testing, and understanding what's working behind the scenes on YouTube. Try VidIQ for just $1 here: vidiq.com/erikavieira
▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️
👩🏻🎓Learning resources from me!
✨ Join my LIVE Masterclass happening soon!
erikavieira.net/masterclass
👉🏻 Join the bootcamp waitlist if you want personalized coaching and feedback on your channel!
erikavieira.net/Bootcamp
▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️
Connect with Dana:
🎥 YouTube Channel: @thetaoofdana
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/thetaoofdana
✨ Website: fengshuidana.com
▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️
If you’ve been stuck on YouTube for years wondering why your channel isn’t growing, this is a story you need to hear. In this video, I sit down with @thetaoofdana , who almost quit YouTube after 15 years... until she finally figured out how to grow a YouTube channel, build a real audience, and turn her content into actual clients, sales, and income. We break down the exact YouTube growth strategy, mindset shifts, thumbnail and topic mistakes, and content changes that helped her go from a “dead channel” to explosive growth in just a few months. If you’re looking for real YouTube tips, how to get more views, increase watch time, monetize your channel, and build a business with YouTube (not just go viral), this conversation will completely change how you approach your content.
▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️
👀 Here are some other videos you might enjoy:
She got laid off and within a year made more from YouTube (Here's HOW) youtu.be/WzfN7xdQ5Yc?si=hoFq3IAF2JaWTohQ
The YouTube content shift that tripled her income and changed her life youtu.be/4CVpe8P4R10?si=FEPLQE74EvVT2V9p
You Don't Need 100k Subscribers to Make A Full Time Income on YouTube! - YouTuber Oralia Martinez youtu.be/CiRjoms0n1I?si=4qTvgos9Ajz6z4D5
0:00 - How She Revived a dead 15 year old YouTube channel in 6 months
2:13 - Joining the bootcamp
3:05 - Dana’s YouTube journey
6:05 - Building a career from YouTube
8:47 - Why didn’t you quit?
9:48 - Joining my bootcamp
14:48 - YouTube vs other platforms
20:14 - How Dana’s channel changed
26:45 - How YouTube helped grow Dana’s business
38:15 - Youtube as lead gen (no ads!)
42:54 - How to keep going when things don’t work out
47:54 - Dana’s biggest mistakes and how she fixed them
55:33 - Genuine humanity in the age of AI
1:00:08 - Advice to creators who are stuck
1:04:018 - Opportunities Dana got from YouTube
1:05:38 - Dana’s final advice
▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️
👩🏻 Who is Erika Vieira?
My name is Erika Vieira I am a YouTube channel producer, strategist and coach for 8+ years. I have produced dozens of YouTube channels and coached over 1,500 female entrepreneurs and creatives. My mission is to help high achieving women grow a YouTube following to leverage for more impact, income and influence.
Follow me on Instagram:
instagram.com/youryoutubecoach
▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️
More things you'll want to check out!
🆓 FREE 32 Page YouTube Video Ideas Ebook!
masterclass.erikavieira.net/first1000
✨ Grab my my Audience Attraction System mini course here:
erikavieira.net/yaas
🎥 YOUTUBE BOOTCAMP FOR WOMEN:
Are you looking for support, coaching, community and proven systems that will help you achieve your YouTube goals? Join a unique, comprehensive YouTube growth bootcamp that will help you 10x your growth on YouTube and bring you the financial and creative freedom you want.
Add your name to the waitlist HERE 👉🏻 erikavieira.net/bootcamp-waitlist
👩💼 1:1 YOUTUBE COACHING:
Are you wanting to go full time on YouTube within 3 months or are already full time and are wanting to invest in 1:1 coaching for your YouTube channel for rapid growth?
Apply HERE to be considered 👉🏻 erikavieira.net/coaching
👩💻 Are you a business looking for strategic channel management? Please email my team at support@erikavieira.net with Strategic Channel Management in the Subject.
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**Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the podcast and channel at no extra cost
