19: Playlist Live Mashup Best Friends Edition w/ Ceanna, Ash, Gabe, and Jakeup

Today’s episode is the last in our Playlist Live series and it’s definitely a fun one that really demonstrates the close friendships that can be developed through live streaming.  The first interview features Ceanna and Ash, two streamers who met on MeetMe and after discovering that they lived only 40 minutes apart, started meeting offline. Fast forward to a couple months later and the girls have become best friends who share their passion of streaming. Following that are interviews with Gabe and Jakeup, two streamers who are best friends and roommates in real life.  In my interviews with these four streamers we discuss a variety of topics including whether or not you should have a streamer persona or just be yourself, why you don’t need to be a streamer to be an integral member of the community, why both introverted and extroverted people can make great streamers, and much, much more.  Additional Notes:  Ceanna and Ash  Their friendship is proof that you can truly meet your best friends through the MeetMe app Playlist was fun because they were able to take online relationships offline  Bond between streamers because this is a passion they all have in common It’s easy to get along with each other in real life because when you’re a stream it’s hard to put up a façade, who you are in your stream is generally who you are in real life  Don’t have to be a streamer to be part of the community, can be a bouncer or a super fan  One way streamers create a loyal community is by selecting an emoji that their followers can add to their screennames to represent that you’re part of a specific streamer’s community  These days it’s harder to meet people in real life, so meeting people through streaming is a great option During your stream it’s very important to diffuse negativity quickly  Ash and Ceanna feel honored that people who support them over the internet trust them with their issues and life problems, they love to be there for their audience Instagram:  @ceanna @ashlandtwhite Gabe Originally started streaming on Live.me, also tried a number of other streaming platforms, but feels that MeetMe has been the longest lasting and most reliable platform to be on He started live streaming because he felt other types of content were too saturated What’s great about streaming is you don’t need a talent, just chatting and being yourself is fine too  Consistency is important, doesn’t have to be with same time but just every day  Don’t whine if you’re not getting gifted, be gracious and grateful for what you do get and it will keep coming  He shares his tips for dealing with trolls  Why streaming is good for introverted people à you know people are there for you, you don’t have to try and fit in  Instagram @geebzer Jakeup  Likes live for the instantaneous interaction  Got tips from Gabe – helps to have tips training and coaching when you’re first starting out  Likes to keep people guessing, he takes what other streamers do and he puts his own crazy twist on it Unlike some of the other streamers we’ve interviewed, Jakeup shared that when streaming he has an alter ego, in real life he’s quiet and reserved He suggests streamers have rules and guidelines for their broadcasts, but don’t be rude and impulsive when it comes to kicking people out  Instagram @ohnojakeup