My Great Challenge: FAQ

What kind of job do you have?

I am the Supervisor and Lead Clinician for a Psychiatric/Behavioral Health Rehabilitation agency in New Jersey.

What kind of degrees do you have?

I have a Master's Degree in Forensic Psychology and am a Licensed Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

What does your husband do for a living?

Scott is a Freelance Digital Animator/Graphic Designer.

Are those Emmys?

Yes, Scott was awarded two Daytime Emmy Awards in 1999 and 2000 for Title Design (Rosie O'Donnell Talk Show Opening credits).

How did you and your husband meet?

I was a waitress in a NY restaurant. He showed up for a quick bite before going to the movies. We talked about movies and books. He came back two weeks later and the rest is history.

Did you speak English when you came to the US?

Practically none.

Do you have any French family here in the US?

I have a very small family and all are in France/Switzerland.

Why do you never talk about your father?

My parents divorced when I was 17. We do not have a relationship.

How do you make money on YouTube?

YouTube pays their partners per 1000 views through advertising before and during the videos. Some ads are actual breaks, others are only overlays. Payment depends on the region. Usually Australia has the highest CPM (Cost Per 1000). The creator can decide where to put the ads by creating natural breaks in the video or let YouTube decide where the ads go. Obviously the more ads the more income. You need to have at least 1000 subscribers before reaching earning status. Creators also add links in the description box for affiliate programs such as Amazon. YouTubers earn an income each time a linked product is purchased.

How do you make money blogging?

Similar to YouTube, Google Adsense will insert advertising in the blog (blogger decide where these advertisements go). Each time a blog is viewed, it generates an income. Bloggers also use affiliate links to specific products.

I do not care for the ads on your videos - most are for products or companies I do not support. Can you remove/change them?

I do not have any control on what type of ads will be showcased in my videos. Google makes that decision based on their current contracts as well as your browser history.

What Camera equipment do you use?

I use a Canon Rebel T7i

What editing software do you use?

I use Adobe CC - Premiere Pro and Photoshop.

How did you learn to edit and do YouTube?

Before coming to the US I earned a degree in Filmography. Scott has taught me how to use softwares.

What are your pets names?

All out pets are named after James Bond villains

Le Chiffre (Beagle) (Casino Royale)

Elektra (Lab Mix) (The world is not enough)

Fiona (cat) (Thunderball)

Our previous cat was Vesper (Casino Royale)

Whatever happened to Tubby?

Tubby became very ill in March 2020 and made the decision to move close to his daughters in another state.

Why is Edward still living at home?

Edward goes to college only 20 minutes away from our home. He felt it was financially wasteful to use the dorms. He plans on being out of state for his Graduate Degree.

What subject does Edward study?

Mathematics and Economics.

Have you lived in any other State?

Yes, I lived in NYC for a very long time, then Ohio and now New Jersey.

Do you reply to mail?

Yes I do, I may be late at times but I do reply to subscribers mail. There has been occasions when I lost or could not read the return address but on average I respond to over 90% of the mail I receive.

How come we never see/meet your friends?

I met the majority of my friends through work and I have never discussed my YouTube/Blog platforms at work.

What are your favorite books?

Me: Eye of the beholder, Marc Behm

Scott: Fountainhead, Ayn Rand

Edward: Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Friedrich Nietzsche

William: Charlie and the chocolate factory, Roald Dahl

What are your favorite movies?

Me: Dune

Scott: Casino Royale

Edward: Batman Begins

William: Joker