I bet when Lollipop started doing her video blog she never dreamed it would bring her as much fame as it has. She probably thought it looked fun and she always keeping up with the fashion and makeup seen so why not try it. But look what’s its gotten her, more than 10 million viewers on YouTube, a name that is recognizable on the internet across the United States and the United Kingdom as an acclaimed makeup guru, and a chance to do something that she loves everyday which is to obsess about makeup, fashion, skin care, and give product reviews. It may also help that Lollipop26 works for a global online company and manage a series of research and insight products for them in one of the most desirable areas in the world, Dubai, which she describes as “LA with an Islamic twist”.
Lollipop26’s fame has gotten so big that makeup companies like Revlon, MAC and Barry M send her samples of products in the mail. One site even publicized a special for free nail paint on the Barry M website with the promo code Lollipop26 back in 2009.
It seems that YouTube has become a way for people like Lollipop26 to create careers and gain their claim to fame through blogs sites and vlogs? Which means that people can turn their hobbies into profitable and more fulfilling work, after their regular 9-5 job. Lollipop26 mentioned her desire to eventually become a beauty journalist in one of her interviews with another well known blogger, and it seems that she’s well on her way to achieving this goal.
More and more people are turning to YouTube to showcase their interest and hobbies to millions of others worldwide. Could YouTube soon become a source of reference for employers, list of experience in writing, proof that one is camera and technology savvy? The idea would be that YouTube has no limits in it’s potential to catapult you into your dream career. Lollipop26 wants to continue her work in the beauty world but where else is there to go from here? Maybe being offered a job at one of her favorite makeup companies. Now that the glass ceiling has been set by many YouTubers what’s the next step? Holding classes or maybe streaming live through www.ustream.com where people can watch live, ask questions and get answers in real time or suggest new products. Maybe the viewers should suggest how Lollipop26 can take this dream to the next level.
Visit her fanpage at
ShoppingHaul.net
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