Impact stories
The talented, the curious, the driven — from all walks of life — bring their dreams to YouTube. Here are a few people who realized theirs.
Creators
Chris Bossio
From a local barber shop to a global brand.
His and Her Money
Overcoming their own financial struggles to help others.
Millennial Farmer
6th generation family farmer turned powerful spokesperson for the farming industry.
Mimi G Style
From homeless teen mom to successful self-taught entrepreneur.
Rainbow Loom
Once a time-starved engineer, now a devoted dad and global phenomenon.
Dr Mattu
On a mission to help people around the world struggling with mental health.
Made with Lau
Preserving his family heritage, one classic Chinese dish at a time.
See Jane Drill
Breaking through barriers to renovate and educate.
Supaman
Uplifting the indigenous community through music that heals.
Trenton and Heath
Inspiring a new generation of cobblers.
101Rabbits
Blazing a trail for the young generation.
April Wilkerson
Building possibilities for the next generation
Users
Tay Nelson
From doubting home cook to successful restaurant owner and employer.
Chasity Sereal
Dreams of starting her own fashion line come true.
Krystn Keller
Learned how to make natural soap to clear her son’s eczema and start a business.
Josh Carroll
Veteran turned self-taught physicist.
Nate Boyer
From Green Beret to the NFL.
Eddie Adams
Self-taught cellist earns full-tuition scholarship.
Meredith Bell
From the corporate world to the farm.
Brandon Reed
Self-taught animator provides a better life for his kids.
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