Life Of A College Student

In this episode, Nqobile Zwane shares her reflections on the changing landscape of content creation, the impact of social media on menta health, and her personal journey through COVID-era decisions ano self-discovery.Key topics:• The evolution of podcasts and social media from the earlv 2020s to now• The aesthetic and artistic quality of content during COVID and its decline ⁃ The influence of TikTok, YouTube, and TikTok-turned-YouTube creators ⁃ The shift from personal authenticity to brand and product focus ⁃ Nqobile's personal experience with mental health, weight loss, and career navigation• Challenges of maintaining content creation passion in a saturated space - Her thoughts on Substack and the future of written content platformsTimestamps:00:00 - The nostalgic comparison of early podcasting and current content consumption habits00:30 - Reflection on the rise of podcasting during COVID00:55 - The impact of TikTok on mental health and content style changes01:25 - The transition of creators from YouTube to TikTok and vice versa 01:54 - The interconnection of social media platforms for creators and followers02:49 - How online conflicts influenced her mental health decisions 03:16 - Differences in follower engagement on Facebook versus Instagram04:14 - Perception of her own worth and authenticity bevond social media 04:42 - Challenges of being a content creator and self-doubt about the craft 05:14 - How her artistic background in drama influenced her love for content creation05:42 - COVID as a catalyst for personal and creative decision-making 06:11 - The nostalgic aesthetic of YouTube during COVID and its decline 06:41 - The loss of creative uniqueness in current content 06:58 - The shift from aesthetic videos to superficial displays of wealth07:56 - The overwhelming saturation of generic travel content and constant travel vlogs08:28 - Comparing the evolution of YouTube and TikTok creators trajectories09:04 - The difference in content quality and branding on YouTube versus TikTok10:03 - Monetization becoming more of a product sale than authentic personality sharing10:26 - Her love for aesthetic and artsy creators, highlighting Addison Rae's stvle10:55 - Her thoughts on the current influencer vibe and content aesthetic trends11:02 - Personal milestones post-university, including new jobs and life transitions11:44 - Her ongoing journey of self-rediscovery and mental health management12:12 - Fitness journey and weight loss as part of her self-care12:39 - Exploration of Substack and its potential compared to Twitter and Tumblr13:06 - Her disinterest in long-form articles and preference for curated content recommendations13:41 - Her closing thoughts on the future of content platforms and personal growthResources & Links:• Kellv Stamps on YouTube• Emma Chamberlain's Content Search for her official channel • Addison Rae on InstagramConnect with Nqobile Zwane: • Tiktok- https://www.tiktok.com/@nqobilezwane333?_r=1&_t=ZS-97htH8Nk4c4• Instaqram- https://www.instagram.com/nqobile.sithobile/• YouTube -https://youtube.com/@nqobilezwane?si=YVIn9C1hDihkB6Zv

adulting

I'll be basically talking about the finishing university, new years resolutions and venting about random things inbetween

This is me venting about the past few months and reflecting on my growth Enjoy ❤️

This episode will discuss exams, f*cked up sleeping schedules, anxiety, adjusting post-covid

A life update

This episode is me being over 2023 already

Me complaining about not doing stuff while not doing anything to do the stuff// Since this will be the last episode of the year wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

An episode I took a long time ago, I'm releasing it now though. All I remember is that it was a rainy day. It's a vocal vlog...I guess

" I was affected by mercury, because mercury was retrograding"

Discussing life, coping mechanisms and aesthetics

More than anything, it's a vent. A discussion about assignments, on-campus struggles, online learning nostalgia

Welcome back!!!

Talking about navigating singlehood, burnout and end of the semester sadness

A lot of introspection and heartbreak.

A look into relationships, mental health, an internet persona . While, attempting to sing along to Beyonce's Lemonade album.

This episode is me struggling with being fully content.

A college student sorting out the week and trying to understand it. Basically, being confused by life