Publish & Prosper

Showing Up Effectively and Authentically on YouTube

Publish & Prosper

Show Notes

In this episode, Lauren is joined by Lulu’s Education & Community Manager and YouTube expert, Chelsea Bennett! We sit down for a deep dive conversation about using YouTube to connect with your audience and support your brand, talking through ideas like: ▶️ Why and how we approach YouTube as its own channel ▶️ Using video to set audience expectations and build trust ▶️ Recognizing the long-term value of video content And of course, how to stay authentic while still being strategic! Listen ...

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