YouTube Demonetized Me!
In late September, I received a notice from YouTube informing me I was no longer eligible for monetization. It remains somewhat unclear why, and YouTube did not give me specific examples of my videos that violated their policies.
While I do plan on appealing the decision, I doubt YouTube will reverse its decision, so for now I am resigned to losing this income stream.
Those who have followed me for some time know that I left Church Militant in November 2023. It was a time of great turmoil and intense self-searching. I was terrified. It was only on praying the Surrender Novena that I gained the courage to leave and strike out on my own.
Thus was born Stella Maris Media.
I admit at the time I was afraid. I had no idea how Stella Maris Media would do when I first launched it. I really had no idea. It was scary. Why? Because I was starting out all over again, this time with no support system.
Just me, my own equipment, my studio, my writing, my producing, my hosting, my editing, my publishing — just ME.
What if it didn’t work? What if people didn’t like it? What if I failed? What if I didn't gain enough subscriptions to support my family?
These were all things going through my head at the time.
And so, I turned to Our Lady for help — Our Lady, under the title Star of the Sea — Stella Maris. She is the patron saint of Stella Maris Media. I entrusted this entire endeavor to her care, and I turn to her every day seeking her guidance and help and blessing.
And believe me when I tell you: She has blessed me beyond measure!
