Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this episode of Creator Playbook, Culture Editor Crystal Bell sits down with gaming creator @MeganPlays to talk about her journey in content creation. Megan shares how she got started on YouTube, the shift from raw content to overproduced videos, and why authenticity matters now more than ever. She also breaks down her experience with platform monetization, cross-platform growth between TikTok and YouTube, and offers key advice for aspiring creators trying to find their niche.
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Timecode Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction & MeganPlay’s YouTube Origins
00:50 - Advice for Getting Started & The Shift in Content Trends
01:55 - Lessons in Consistency & Algorithm Growth
02:21 - Standing Out as a Female Creator & Community Engagement
03:53 - How to Handle Online Hate & Negative Comments
04:24 - TikTok vs. YouTube: Cross-Platform Growth & Monetization
06:40 - Single Best Advice for New Creators: Finding Your Niche
07:27 - Hard Lessons Learned in Content Creation
Video Credits:
Host:Crystal Bell
Producer: Emmett Smith, Stephen Beacham
Camera: Celso Bulgatti, Stephen Beacham
Video Editor: Teodosia Dobriyanova
Thumbnail Designer: René Ramos
Executive Producer: Mark Stetson
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In this episode of Creator Playbook, Culture Editor Crystal Bell sits down with gaming creator @MeganPlays to talk about her journey in content creation. Megan shares how she got started on YouTube, the shift from raw content to overproduced videos, and why authenticity matters now more than ever. She also breaks down her experience with platform monetization, cross-platform growth between TikTok and YouTube, and offers key advice for aspiring creators trying to find their niche.
Read more about X on Mashable.com: mashable.com/life/meganplays-youtube-creator-strategies-interview
Timecode Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction & MeganPlay’s YouTube Origins
00:50 - Advice for Getting Started & The Shift in Content Trends
01:55 - Lessons in Consistency & Algorithm Growth
02:21 - Standing Out as a Female Creator & Community Engagement
03:53 - How to Handle Online Hate & Negative Comments
04:24 - TikTok vs. YouTube: Cross-Platform Growth & Monetization
06:40 - Single Best Advice for New Creators: Finding Your Niche
07:27 - Hard Lessons Learned in Content Creation
Video Credits:
Host:Crystal Bell
Producer: Emmett Smith, Stephen Beacham
Camera: Celso Bulgatti, Stephen Beacham
Video Editor: Teodosia Dobriyanova
Thumbnail Designer: René Ramos
Executive Producer: Mark Stetson
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#roblox #meganplays #youtubetips #contentcreation #staypeachy #peachysquad
