Women content creators on YouTube have broken barriers and are making a significant impact on society. At YouTube’s “Breaking Barriers Online and Beyond” event, several women content creators shared their inspiring stories of how they have overcome challenges and how YouTube has enabled them to make a difference. These women come from various walks of life, and their stories showcase how they are making an impact in different areas.
One of the featured creators is Lyqa Maravilla, who started creating educational content on YouTube in 2015. Maravilla was inspired by her grandmother, who only had a Grade 3 education, and a group of women who could not pass the Civil Service Exam due to their responsibilities as homemakers and mothers. Maravilla’s videos were able to help Filipinos, especially disadvantaged women, gain an edge in their careers. Her educational content has helped people get jobs and promotions, with an average of three to five people reporting daily that they landed a job due to her content.
Commercial pilot Chezka Carandang’s YouTube channel provides inspiration for women who aspire to be pilots. Starting her own YouTube channel during the pandemic, Carandang simply wanted to share her own story of how she became a pilot and how others can follow her lead. Her content has been able to help aspiring pilots realize that it is possible to achieve their dreams.
Jozelle Tech, who has Spinal Muscular Atrophy, runs a business and provides business, branding, and marketing tips and advice on her YouTube channel. Being differently abled has not stopped Tech from doing what she does best, which is helping businesses reach their full potential. Her videos inspire others to achieve their goals despite physical challenges and marginalization.
Comedienne and actress Candy Pangilinan’s YouTube channel features her daily life raising her son Quentin, who has special needs. Pangilinan’s channel has become an inspiration for fellow mothers who are in similar situations. Her videos show her struggles and how she is able to overcome them, providing comfort and hope to other mothers.
Google Philippines Country Director Bernadette Nacario also played a significant role in the “Breaking Barriers Online and Beyond” event, where these inspiring women content creators were featured. Nacario highlighted the importance of diversity and representation in the online world and how YouTube has provided a platform for marginalized voices to be heard. She emphasized the need to support and amplify the voices of women and other underrepresented groups in the online space.
Finally, Mela Habijan educates people on all things transgender on her YouTube channel. Habijan’s channel has enabled her to realize her dream of becoming a host. She will be hosting shows on YouTube, including Rainbow Bench, a talk show focused on LGBTQIA+ stories and allyship. Habijan’s story showcases how YouTube has enabled her to break barriers and achieve her dreams.
These women content creators’ stories, including Lyqa Maravilla, Chezka Carandang, Jozelle Tech, Candy Pangilinan, Google Philippines Country Director Bernadette Nacario, and Mela Habijan, showcase how YouTube has enabled them to break barriers and make a difference in society. From providing educational content, inspiration for aspiring pilots, business tips, raising awareness for special needs children, and educating others on transgender issues, these women are using their voices to create a positive impact in the world.
Chezka Carandang, Mela Habijan
Through YouTube, these women content creators have become agents of change and empowerment. Their stories demonstrate that anyone can make a difference, and that diversity and representation are essential in making the world a better place. With Google’s continued support and the power of the online community, these women’s voices will continue to be heard and inspire others for years to come.
