Youth Pro-Animal Awards Training Series – Video 2
🎥 What You’ll Learn in This Video Style Training:
- How to find your authentic voice as a content creator
- Why your passions and values shape your video presence
- Tips for starting with zero experience or followers
- How to build trust through realness and storytelling
💬 Eunice Reyes on Starting with Passion
Eunice went plant-based in 2018 and in 2019, she launched her YouTube channel—with just an iPhone 7, a borrowed mic, and a love for restaurant experiences. Instead of following the crowd into recipe videos, she leaned into what lights her up: dining out, travel, and cultural discovery.
“You don’t have to go viral at the beginning to make a difference. You just have to start and show up as you.”
Her first video featured a Seattle restaurant that said yes to an interview—even though she has barely ten subscribers. Why? Because her passion wass contagious.
🌍 From Vegan Food to Global Adventures
Eunice shares how her content creation grew into an international brand, with her hosting five international vegan trips in one year.
🔑 Key Takeaways for Finding Your Video Voice
Start with what excites you
- Think about the topics you could talk about for hours
- Don’t chase trends—follow your curiosity
Let your personality shine
- Messy beginnings are okay
- Humor, mistakes, and real moments build connection
Be inspired, not imitative
- Study your favorite creators, but don’t copy their style
- Your audience wants you, not a version of someone else
Own your values
- Passion translates on camera
- Authenticity builds trust and long-term engagement
Experiment and evolve
- Try different formats: restaurant reviews, travel guides, recipes, activism, comedy, behind-the-scenes
- Use your small platform to test what lights you up and what resonates with your audience
📸 You Don’t Have to Be Loud to Be Seen
Eunice reminds youth that not every creator needs to be bubbly or front-facing. Some successful accounts never show their face or use voiceovers. Visual storytelling, thoughtful editing, and strong values can speak volumes.
“You can share your voice without speaking—if visuals are your thing, lean into that.”
She also highlights creators like Maya (@greenmind), who uses humor and vulnerability, and Genesis Butler, whose bold activism builds trust and impact.
🧭 Finding Your Niche—And Expanding It
Eunice shares her approach to niching down without boxing herself in. Her bio reads “Your passport to vegan discovery,” which allows her to explore food, travel, fitness, and lifestyle—all under one cohesive theme.
“Pick your pillars. Know your overarching theme. Then build from there.”
Whether she’s hosting a vegan run club or sharing salad recipes, it all fits into her broader mission of joyful, inclusive vegan living.
🎬 Final Challenge: Just Start
Eunice closes with a challenge: Create a short video—even 30 seconds—and start experimenting. Whether you’re on camera or behind it, your voice matters. You don’t need perfection. You just need to begin.
“Your voice matters. You don’t have to wait until it’s perfect. You just have to start.”
📺 Watch the Full Video with Eunice Reyes
Learn how to find your video voice, build authentic content, and connect with your audience—starting today. 👉 Watch Now
Stay tuned for our next mentor training post: Filming and Editing Basics with Jamie Logan.
