human1

My streaming journey started in 2021. At the time, I was experiencing extreme burnout from my day job, and feeling creatively dissatisfied and directionless in my life—further exacerbated by the chaos and stress of the pandemic. I was just feeling very bleh about everything.

I had already been active on Twitch at that point, but only ever as a viewer. My roommate convinced me to give streaming a try, despite my initial reluctance and belief that I wouldn't be engaging enough. But I was eager for any kind of change—so I downloaded the stream software, set up some working scenes, and eventually worked up the nerve to hit the "Go Live" button on May 17, 2021. 

My first stream was a short and punchy 40 minutes, but I was surprised by how fun it was. After that, I would inconsistently stream in the evenings after work. It took many months—and lots of encouraging pep talks from my roommate (bless his heart)—until I gradually found my rhythm. In that process, I grew to really love streaming and the community that I was building. For the first time in a long time, I felt so creatively happy and excited.

In 2023, I took a leap of faith and left my day job to pursue streaming and content creation full-time. While it was shaky at first, as all huge decisions can be, the incredible and unwavering support from my community kept me motivated. On October 3, 2024, we reached a major milestone when I was officially invited to join the Twitch Partner Program! Yippee! 

After all this time, I can genuinely say that this journey has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I don't take any of this for granted—all the support, the community, the ups, and even the downs. I am so incredibly thankful for every part of this experience. Thank you for being here!