# @blackwithnocream on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=1h-PxxDc8ZU
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/27469558-blackwithnocream-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/9328dd9897.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-02-20T15:15:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BLACKWITHNOCREAM (@blackwithnocream) — https://gondola.cc/blackwithnocream

## Caption

In this episode, I sit down with Kinigra Deon, a powerhouse content creator with over 4.7 million subscribers on YouTube. What makes her story incredible is that she started with zero experience in film or content creation—working as a clinical scientist before pivoting into digital storytelling. Now, she runs a full-scale production company, producing scripted episodes three times a week while incorporating her family into the creative process. We dive into how she built her channel from the ground up, the challenges of balancing business and creativity, and the strategies behind her massive success.

Whether you're an aspiring content creator, filmmaker, or entrepreneur, Kinigra’s journey is full of valuable lessons on consistency, risk-taking, and trusting your intuition. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to turn a passion project into a thriving career, this episode is a must-listen!

Follow Kinigra:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kinigra

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Chapters:
00:00 - Welcome to Sundance & Introducing Kinigra Deon  
00:29 - How Kinigra Built a 4.7M Subscriber YouTube Channel  
00:52 - The Power of Consistency: Posting 3 Times a Week  
01:50 - From Clinical Scientist to Content Creator  
02:45 - The Role of Intuition in Kinigra’s Success  
03:34 - From Solo Creator to Family Production Team  
04:55 - Building a Team & Training Family Members  
06:14 - Learning Filmmaking from Scratch  
07:05 - The Struggles & Rewards of Involving Family  
08:22 - Growing Up in Birmingham & Early Influences  
09:30 - Creating Stories for Black Representation  
10:50 - The Pivot from Adult to Family-Oriented Content  
12:28 - The TikTok Effect on Kinigra’s Growth  
14:10 - Learning to Monetize & Making YouTube a Full-Time Job  
15:48 - Setting a Posting Schedule & Committing to Growth  
17:35 - Balancing Business & Creative Work with Her Husband  
19:24 - Handling Burnout & Long-Term Sustainability  
21:12 - The Importance of Testing Thumbnails & Titles  
23:07 - Developing Episodic Content & Expanding into Series  
25:16 - The Creative Process & Writing Family-Friendly Stories  
27:04 - Building a Sustainable Business Model for Content Creation  
29:10 - Future Plans: Expanding Beyond YouTube  
31:45 - The Pressure of Leading a Family Business  
34:12 - Managing a Growing Production Team  
36:00 - Learning to Adapt Content Based on Audience Feedback  
38:22 - The Challenges of Running a YouTube Channel as a Business  
41:05 - Balancing Creative Passion with Algorithm Strategies  
43:10 - The Power of Serial Content on YouTube  
45:00 - Testing New Content Ideas & Storytelling Techniques  
47:18 - The Future of Kinigra’s Content & Scaling Her Brand  
49:55 - Final Advice for Aspiring Content Creators  
52:10 - Closing Thoughts & Where to Follow Kinigra

## Stats

- **Views:** 4,268
- **Likes:** 153
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 22

## Credits

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

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