# @blackwithnocream on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=Tr6VTtgxFB0
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/20924962-blackwithnocream-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2024-07-07T15:43:40.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BLACKWITHNOCREAM (@blackwithnocream) — https://gondola.cc/blackwithnocream

## Caption

Today's guest is Sam Newton. Sam is a travel filmmaker who has grown an audience on his YouTube channel sharing inspiring stories and visuals. 

Thank you Sam for joining us!

Follow Sam:
Instagram: ⁠http://www.instagram.com/samnewton

Audio Version Available:
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00:00 - Intro & Black With No Cream Community Update
00:36 - Introducing Sam Newton & the “Stay Creamy” Brand
01:30 - Sam’s Background as a Travel Filmmaker
02:52 - Sam’s Experience at ComplexCon
03:59 - Early YouTube Videos & Creative Journey
05:19 - First Viral Video: Rapping About a Chemistry Teacher
07:06 - Comedy & Music Influences (Lonely Island, Weird Al)
09:18 - Creating a Viral Camera Rap Video
11:13 - College Years: Learning Video & Entrepreneurship
14:06 - Choosing Not to Attend Film School
16:04 - First Big Paid Video Work in College
18:30 - The Controversial College Pepper Spray Incident
20:14 - Transitioning to Travel Filmmaking
22:54 - Cold Emailing Strategy for Landing Clients
25:32 - Budget Travel & Learning to Hustle
27:13 - The Rise of Travel Filmmaking on YouTube
30:47 - The Evolution of Sam’s Creative Business
34:26 - Landing a Five-Star Hotel Client (Shangri-La)
37:47 - Cold Emailing & The Hustle Behind Travel Work
39:04 - Advice for Aspiring Creators & Business Lessons
41:30 - The Importance of Good Collaborators in Filmmaking
45:10 - Balancing Business & Creativity
49:15 - The Power of Community in the Creative Industry
53:30 - The Emotional Impact of Sam’s Work
57:15 - Learning from Audience Feedback
1:01:20 - The Future of Sam’s Career & Creative Direction
1:05:10 - Avoiding the Trap of Creating Just for the Algorithm
1:09:30 - The Importance of Supportive Collaborators
1:14:15 - The Growth of Sam’s Annual Creative Festival
1:18:30 - Final Advice for Creators: Follow Your Passion

## Stats

- **Views:** 1,136
- **Likes:** 57
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 11

## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| BLACKWITHNOCREAM | @blackwithnocream | https://gondola.cc/blackwithnocream | Podcast |

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