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In this episode of The David Ian Howe Show, I sit down with Kayleigh from History with Kayleigh for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about history, YouTube, and the grit it takes to turn passion into a career.

We cover everything—from growing up in the Netherlands without air conditioning, to navigating YouTube’s algorithms, to building a channel from scratch while overcoming serious health challenges. Kayleigh opens up about her journey from high school dropout to full-time history creator, the realities of sponsorships, audience demographics, and the fine art of making thumbnails that actually get clicked.

Along the way, we talk about the male gaze in history media, the stubbornness of internet comment sections, why you should just start if you want to make videos, and how to keep going when your dream project flops. Whether you’re a history nerd, aspiring creator, or just curious about the behind-the-scenes life of a YouTuber, this conversation is packed with insight, humor, and no-nonsense advice.

Topics include:

Life in the Netherlands & cultural quirks
How Kayleigh started History with Kayleigh
Dealing with health challenges & disability
The highs and lows of YouTube growth
Algorithm tips, SEO, and sponsorships
Representation of women in history media
Staying authentic despite online criticism
Advice for new creators

Connect with Kayleigh:
YouTube: ‪@HistoryWithKayleigh‬
Instagram:   / historywithkayleigh  

In this video:

Chapters:
0:00 Meet Kayleigh from History with Kayleigh
03:42 Growing Up in the Netherlands & Cultural Quirks
07:08 YouTube Demographics & Audience Surprises
13:01 Living with Disability & Finding New Purpose
15:44 Going Full-Time as a History YouTuber
21:09 Book Recommendations & Research Interests
23:07 How Kayleigh Started in History & Archaeology
27:27 YouTube SEO, Algorithms & Growth Strategies
33:27 Best Advice for New YouTubers
44:37 How Sponsorships Work for Creators
47:47 Thumbnails, Titles & Getting Clicks
59:26 Being a Female Creator in History Media
1:04:57 Childhood, WWII Interests & Early Life Stories
1:17:29 Talking U.S. Politics & Audience Reactions
1:27:09 Dutch History, Belgium & Colonialism
1:31:27 Favorite & Least Favorite Videos Made
1:37:12 Homo “Ghost Lineages” & Human Evolution
1:41:21 Ancient Medicine – Research & Insights (Part 1)
1:50:04 What Cats Mean to Kayleigh
1:55:50 What It Means to Be Human
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Music: KNOWMADIC
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