In 2016, I was working at a school for grades 5-12 when I became increasingly aware of a divide between those who understood digital media’s potential for connection, communication, and collaboration, and those who did not. Being born in 1985, I grew up alongside the internet and I used communication technology throughout my 10 year marketing & communications career. It became clear to me that the key to success in an ever digitally connected world is digital literacy. So in April 2016, I quit my job to start Sharespark Media, the movement to educate and empower people to utilize digital media to achieve meaningful goals. I also decided to document my journey through vlogs on YouTube.
Creating digital media and sharing my story online empowered me to discover my voice, explore my passion, and connect with others in ways that nothing else ever has. YouTube and other platforms allowed me to combine my passion, interests, and expertise to create my full time job of helping people achieve their goals.
Starting a business and sharing my journey on YouTube was the most terrifying decision of my life, but now I make a living doing what I love, I’m able to help people all around the world, and I also met the love of my life!
I had no idea that any of this would happen but that’s the magic of YouTube. Your story can make a real, positive impact on someone else which can open up limitless opportunities. Your hobby, your passion, your unique experience is worth sharing. You just have to be willing to share it.
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HeatherJustCreate is a note to myself that in this NEW MEDIA RENAISSANCE, the best way to connect, communicate, and collaborate is to CREATE new media. Heather, JUST CREATE MORE!
Interviews
The Created Economy - Episode 11 with Heather Ramirez, Creator and Youtube Coach
GENIUSLINK PROFILES - An Interview with Heather Ramirez
Let’s Get Live with Doc Rock Zero to 100 in The Passion Economy with Heather Ramirez
Creators Campfire Podcast - The Importance of Mindset with Heather Ramirez
Women of YouTube 043: Heather Ramirez – The Positive Impacts of Low Moments
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A few of My Favorite Videos
MAKING A LIVING ON YOUTUBE
Is it really possible to MAKE IT on YouTube? Is it too late to start? It's been 5 years since I started my YouTube journey. In this video, I tell you my story as a full time YouTube Creator and what I see for the future of YouTube. Learn about the passion economy and how I think it’ll change the world of YouTube.
JUST CREATE MORE: A note to myself
It took me almost 18 months to create THIS particular vlog... About a year and a half into my journey, I decided to throw a "Progress Party." As an entrepreneur, it often feels like I am treading water which is why I wanted to acknowledge how far I've come. I created this video to show at the Progress Party. I can't believe all of the incredible places that my journey has taken me. It's been a long road and I am so proud of myself for never giving up. Thank you to everyone who has supported me. I wouldn't be here without you.
ZERO TO YOUTUBE HERO IS LIVE
Check out my online course, Zero to YouTube Hero, which will walk you through the entire process of creating a thriving YouTube channel from scratch! It's an awesome course - I'm very proud of it :D
vlog.001 - The Beginning
I uploaded my very first vlog on April 16, 2016. I had no idea what I was doing or where my journey would take me but I wanted to give myself a chance. Everyone starts from zero - this was mine.
tom, i have a question for you...
With this video, I proposed to my husband Tom Buck (who I actually met on YouTube!)
FULL TIME YOUTUBE! It's Official! - The Couple's Table 040
In early 2021, Tom made the transition from full-time high school teacher to full-time YouTuber. In this episode of our livestream podcast, The Couple’s Table, we celebrated Tom’s first day as a full-time YouTuber, content creator, and entrepreneur. YAY!
Meet HeatherJustCreate
This was the first trailer video that I created for my channel. I made it after uploading my 34th vlog, about 4 months into my vlogging journey.