Let’s get to know each other | Q&A
Summary
TLDRIn this engaging video, Maddie, a 22-year-old YouTuber, reflects on her journey from a creative outlet to full-time social media influencer. She shares her experiences moving to London for her Bachelor's in Business Management, her growth from a chaotic DIY enthusiast to a more mature content creator, and her life updates including her relationship with her boyfriend Theo. Maddie also discusses her MBTI personality type, her Norwegian roots, and her love for London, hinting at no plans to leave the city in the next five years.
Takeaways
- 😀 Maddie started her YouTube channel at 12 years old as a creative outlet and has since fallen in love with video making.
- 🔥 Around 2016, Maddie's videos on cleaning and DIYs became very popular, introducing her to a wider audience as a 16-year-old with a unique accent.
- 🎓 Maddie graduated from high school, moved to London for a Bachelor's in Business Management at King's College London, and is now navigating her post-graduate life.
- 🏡 Maddie and her boyfriend Theo, who she met during middle school, moved in together to start a new chapter in their lives and are enjoying living in London.
- 💼 Maddie is currently working full-time in social media, which involves content creation, planning, editing, and administrative tasks.
- 🤔 Maddie's MBTI personality type is ENTJ, also known as 'The Commander,' indicating her assertive and leadership-oriented personality traits.
- 🇳🇴 Maddie is originally from Oslo, Norway, but moved to London at 18 for her studies and has no plans to move back in the near future.
- 👫 Maddie comes from a large family with a significant age gap between her siblings, ranging from 8 to 24 years apart.
- 💆♀️ Maddie has noticed personal growth and maturity since moving to London, becoming more independent and self-reliant.
- 💇♀️ Physically, Maddie is 172 cm tall with green eyes and platinum blonde hair, which she maintains with regular highlights.
- 📝 Maddie's day-to-day routine varies greatly due to her full-time social media work, which includes content creation and administrative tasks.
Q & A
What was the reason Maddie started her YouTube channel?
-Maddie started her YouTube channel almost 10 years ago as a creative outlet and because she was inspired by other YouTubers who had numbers at the end of their usernames.
How did Maddie's channel evolve from its early days?
-Initially, Maddie's channel was a fun hobby outside of school. Around 2016, her videos on cleaning her room and DIY projects became popular, and that's when many viewers got to know her.
What significant changes have occurred in Maddie's life since she was 16?
-Maddie has graduated from high school, moved to London, started and completed a bachelor's degree in business management, moved in with her boyfriend, and is now figuring out her graduate life while doing social media full-time.
Why did Maddie choose the name 'Mystery' for her YouTube channel?
-Maddie chose 'Mystery' by combining the first three letters of her name (Maddie) with 'anchor' from the anchor she was wearing on her t-shirt that day. She removed the 'man' to avoid confusion about her gender.
What was Maddie's educational background in business management?
-Maddie completed a Bachelor's of Science in Business Management at King's College London, specializing in consumer marketing, consumer behavior, and business relations.
What is Maddie's MBTI personality type?
-Maddie identifies as an ENTJ, known as the 'Commander' personality type, which she last assessed when she started university.
Where is Maddie originally from and why did she move to London?
-Maddie is originally from Oslo, Norway. She moved to London at 18 to pursue her bachelor's degree due to its good schools, family presence, and reasonable cost of living compared to other options like the U.S.
How does Maddie envision her life in London in the next 10 years?
-Maddie doesn't see herself not living in London in the next 10 years, as she has established a network, her boyfriend is living and working there, and she has settled into her work in social media.
How did Maddie and her boyfriend Theo meet?
-Maddie and Theo met in middle school in Oslo, reconnected during the COVID-19 pandemic when they were both quarantining after returning to Norway, and started texting, which led to their relationship.
What factors influenced Maddie and Theo's decision to move in together?
-Maddie and Theo decided to move in together after dating for over two years, feeling comfortable and stable in their relationship, and considering the high cost of living in London, which made splitting rent and bills more practical.
How has Maddie's personality and lifestyle changed since she was 16?
-Maddie has become more calm and relaxed, and her biggest change has been moving abroad, which made her more mature, confident, and independent. She also found her way more in terms of lifestyle and priorities.
What is Maddie's daily routine like as a full-time social media creator?
-Maddie's daily routine involves creating, planning, and editing content, as well as handling administrative tasks such as emails and research. She also works on special projects and events occasionally.
How many siblings does Maddie have and what is the age gap between them?
-Maddie has three siblings: a half-brother who is eight years older, a younger brother who is eight years younger, and a sister who is 16 years younger, making the age gap between the oldest and youngest sibling 24 years.
Outlines
🎥 YouTube Journey and Personal Growth
Maddie introduces herself as a 22-year-old YouTuber who started her channel at 12 as a creative outlet. She reminisces about the early days of her channel, influenced by other YouTubers with similar username structures. Maddie's videos gained popularity during the 'clean my room DIY era,' when she was known as a chaotic, DIY-loving Norwegian girl with an American accent. She discusses her personal development, moving to London for her bachelor's degree in business management, and her current full-time social media career. Maddie also addresses her audience, both long-time followers and new viewers, and sets the stage for a Q&A video to update them on her life.
🏛 Life in London and Relationship Insights
Maddie shares her love for London, the city she moved to at 18 for her bachelor's degree, and her reasons for staying, including her social network, her boyfriend Theo, and professional opportunities. She reflects on the possibility of living in London for the next 10 years, considering her established life and work there. Maddie narrates her and Theo's story, from middle school acquaintances to rekindling their relationship during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also explains their decision to move in together for financial and relationship stability reasons, and how living together has strengthened their bond.
💇♀️ Physical Appearance and Personal Changes
Maddie provides details about her physical appearance, including her height, eye color, and hair maintenance routine. She reflects on how she has changed over the past five years, highlighting her transition from a restless, fast-paced personality to a more calm and mature individual. Maddie credits her growth to moving abroad and learning to navigate life independently, which has allowed her to develop a healthier work-life balance and a stronger sense of self. She also touches on her daily routine as a full-time social media professional, the challenges of content creation, and her appreciation for her diverse family background.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡YouTube channel
💡Creative outlet
💡DIY era
💡Accent
💡Bachelor in business management
💡ENTJ
💡Norwegian
💡London
💡Social media
💡Personal growth
💡Routine
Highlights
Maddie, a 22-year-old YouTuber, started her channel 10 years ago as a creative outlet.
She chose her username 'masonary' by combining the first three letters of her name with the word 'anchor', modifying it to be gender-appropriate.
Maddie's channel gained popularity during the 'clean my room DIY era' when she was 16, known for her American accent and chaotic DIY-loving personality.
She has since graduated high school, moved to London, and completed a Bachelor's in Business Management at King's College London.
Maddie's life has seen significant changes, including moving in with her boyfriend and transitioning to full-time social media work.
Her MBTI personality type is ENTJ, known as 'The Commander', indicating her leadership and assertiveness.
Born in Oslo, Norway, Maddie moved to London at 18 for her bachelor's degree, appreciating the city's opportunities and staying due to personal and professional networks.
She does not foresee living outside of London in the next 10 years due to her established life and work there.
Maddie met her boyfriend Theo during a coincidental quarantine period, leading to a relationship that has now led them to live together.
The couple decided to move in together for financial and relationship stability reasons, enjoying their cohabitation immensely.
Maddie stands at 172 centimeters tall with green eyes and platinum blonde hair, which she maintains with regular highlights.
She has matured significantly since her teenage years, becoming more calm and self-assured, particularly after moving abroad.
Maddie's daily routine involves content creation, planning, editing, and administrative work for her full-time social media career.
She comes from a large family with a significant age gap between her siblings, showing a diverse family dynamic.
Maddie values her independence and the personal growth that comes with living away from her family of origin.
She engages with her audience by reading comments and considering video requests, fostering a community around her channel.
Transcripts
hi guys I'm Maddie I'm 22 and I started
this YouTube channel almost 10 years ago
I did it because I wanted a creative
Outlet I was looking at YouTubers
Bethany Mota sylabebo nine everyone had
those usernames where it was like a
number at the end and so obviously I
chose a seminar one for the first few
years digital was really just my
creative Outlet something that I had fun
doing outside of school so it would be
something that I did when I was born on
the weekend and really I just fell in
love with video making as a hobby around
2016 I had a few videos really blow up
this was the clean my room DIY era and I
think this is the time that a lot of you
got to know me I was a 16 year old
slightly chaotic DIY loving Norwegian
girl who also had a very American accent
which I've now shut off into this weird
mix that I don't know what it is you
tell me a lot of people think it's Irish
it's not but it's definitely been a good
few years since I was 16 in 2016. I
still got ID to buy a process my however
it's gonna be I still look 16 but I'm
not I promise I've graduated from high
school I moved to London I started a
bachelor in business management moved
around a bit it was coveted it was
stressful I got a boyfriend I moved in
with my boyfriend I graduated from uni
I'm currently I'm trying to figure out
what to do with my graduate life and I'm
also doing social media full-time so the
point of this video is we're gonna do a
long-awaited q a a updated who am I
what's going on I haven't done a proper
q a in such a long time where I
basically just start from zero and I
tell you guys everything you need to
know so this is the video for everyone
who's followed me for a while who need
that updated this is Maddie this is the
current situation also this is a video
for everyone who just recently found me
either through my shorts or my small
living series maybe you came from
another social media platform that I
have so without further Ado welcome to
my living room let's get into the video
where does the name masonry come from if
you want to understand why I have that
username you also have to understand the
time period that I started this channel
in it was 2013 and everyone that I
looked up to on YouTube and that I was
following and the reason I created this
channel in the first place was called a
username the natural thing for me to do
was create a username as well so I put
the first three letters of my name which
is Maddie and I put m a i was like hmm
what should I do with the rest of the
name and I was wearing this anchor on my
t-shirt that day anchor mad pretty I'm
curly and then I was like man I can't
have man in my name is a girl channel
right this was 13 year old Maddie
thought process so I removed the end and
it became recently and that's how the
name was created it was initially
mystery09 but after people started
changing their names Mac Barbie 07
became Bethany Mota syllable9 became
worth of foster I also changed my name
to Justin mystery instead of me 309
that's where we are today and I actually
really love the name amazing it's really
become part of my identity in a way and
then when people come up to me and say
are you Mason gay I feel like it's like
my internet personality if that makes
sense I know a lot of people today just
choose their own name to be their
username but I kind of love that I
decided to stick to that and not change
it because it's such a unique name and
it's so short and so catchy that yeah
I'm very happy that I kept it what did
you study and where I did a Bachelor's
of Science in business management at
King's College London it was a
three-year Bachelor and I basically in
the first year had a lot of modules of
everything you can imagine in terms of
business accounting marketing
um sociology in the second and third
year I specialize into the things that I
found really interesting some of my
modules then became consumer marketing
consumer Behavior business relationships
China business on history in China
consumer Behavior I already say that I
don't know I really like my degree I
really enjoyed studying and I'm super
happy I did it what is your mbti I love
this question because I always like to
ask people this because you can really
tell kind of their personality T based
on their mbti I am entj which is the
commander it's been a little time since
I took this quiz I think the last time
was when I just started uni so I kind of
want to see how it's changed if there's
any other levels that have kind of been
altered after I became more of an adult
where am I from I was born in Oslo which
is the capital of Norway so I'm
Norwegian fun fact I'm also 10 finished
on my downside I decided to move to
London when I was 18 to do my bachelors
I was in between a few countries and
maybe America maybe France maybe the UK
but I ended up in London for a few
reasons it had really good schools that
I actually really really liked when I
came to visit I actually have family
living here so that made the whole
process moving and also dealing with
covet a lot easier and the price wasn't
that bad I'm European I get a million
scholarship from the Norwegian State I
remember I was looking at the New York
universities that I was kind of
interested in and the fees for like 70
000 a year and honestly what how am I
going to afford that and there's a
four-year degree like I'm going to be
inducted with like 200 000 at the end of
my degree so didn't choose that I'm also
so happy I ended up with London because
it's so close to home which has been
really really useful while covet has
happened and also when I was in a
long-distance relationship with my
boyfriend it was really easy for us to
visit each other the reason I've stayed
is really because I just fell in love
with the city I have all my friends here
and almost none of them decided to move
away after uni so we all still have that
network of Friends Network of people
that are still here and yeah it's a
really good time and following on to
that the next question is do you see
yourself living in London in 10 years I
definitely don't see myself not living
here I'll say that it's hard to know
obviously like what the future will hold
for example in covid I was literally
debating so hard on going home to Norway
and never coming back as I just got so
fed up with everything in terms of
restrictions on lockdown but now I feel
like it really settled I really have my
network my boyfriend is living here he's
working I'm working I really settled in
terms of my work doing social media I
have a whole network here now of people
that I know business contacts emails
whatever and so it obviously makes it a
lot harder to move back to Norway so I
don't really see me moving back to
Norway at least in the next like five
years for example as I said it's very
very hard to know when I was younger I
always wanted to spend my 20s living
abroad I talked in the shorts about me
wanting to live in different cities but
I'm also very okay with just spending
that time in one city as long as it's a
promote because I think your 20s before
you get kids before you start your
family before your parents get old it's
good to have that time when you're in
another country you're exploring you're
traveling you're really you're spending
your 20s being one of the free and I
love the idea of being in a big city
because a big city just have so many
opportunities that a small City like
Oslo don't have although I love Oslo I
was born there I was raised there London
just had so many more opportunities
there is twice as many people in London
as there are in the whole country of
Norway so the short answer is no but
also we'll see how did you and Theo meet
so Theo is my boyfriend and we currently
live together in this flat and I'll
quickly run through how we met me and
Theo went to middle school together in
Oslo it was a year older and I
definitely knew of him but I don't think
I'd talk to him it was a really small
school and so we'd constantly kind of
interact with each other and we would
see each other in the middle like
leaflet where you had all the people who
went to that school and then five years
passed I think five years and I was
living in London he was living in Oslo
coven happened I flew home super scared
my friend thought she had covered so I
thought I had covered Theo was going
home from Amsterdam we arrived in also
airport at the exact same day at the
exact same time this is the middle of
March and so every country was super
scared of cobit and so everyone had to
quarantine and so we both immediately
went home I was quarantining in my room
getting food at the door he was
quarantining in his room and what
happened next was that I texted him on
social media it was fun because we were
both in this situation we're both
quarantined haven't gone home on the
same day and so we started texting back
and forth and that conversation just
like never ended and we kept talking
until May we had our first day together
which was a coffee and a little walk
around the park and then I think the
rest is history the next question is why
did you decide to move in together what
was the reason you decided to take that
stuff so there's a few reasons me and
Theo decided it was time to move in
together we had both been dating for
over two years at this point so we felt
really really comfortable in the
relationship it had been really stable
there was never any big fights nothing
it kind of felt like it was a good way
to end the era of University by moving
in together and starting a new era of
working also there's the fact that we
happen to live in the fourth most
expensive city to rent in in the world
so because we both wanted to move out of
our current situations with living with
friends or living in dorms the result
would probably be that we'd either have
to live super super far away from each
other and downgrade in terms of the
standard that we've been getting if you
rent it alone or move in together and
split the rent and bills between us and
actually live in a very nice standard
font now it's been six months since we
moved it together we're super happy
we're already thinking about prolonging
the lace because we love it here I got a
few questions about my body and my looks
I'm just going to combine them all
together and do a quick little run down
my height is 172 centimeters I have
green eyes although some people think
they're blue they're very very light and
kind of a mix between green and blue so
they're not really like one color but it
says Green in my passport so that's what
we're going to say my hair color is a
platinum blonde but my like true hair
color if you can see here is a darker
blonde I do highlights to get it back to
this color about every two months and
the reason I do it is because I was
always platinum blonde as a child up
until I turned 13 14. when my hair
started getting darker with puberty I
realized that my features kind of
vanished because they're really really
light I have a quite light eyebrows and
quite light eyes how do you feel you've
changed from five years ago when you
were in your clean your room era oh my
God a lot I definitely feel I become a
little bit more calm as you age you
become less like Restless crazy I was
just constantly trying to do as much as
possible all the time um scream to the
camera that's the first thing you'll see
if you watch these older videos is very
chaotic very fast-paced very colorful I
definitely feel like I've become more
calmer in the way that I talk I've
become more relaxed I think the biggest
change in my life since 16 has been
moving abroad you learn so much when
you're completely on your own so moving
to London and just having to figure
everything out in this city with 11
million people having to deal with
difficult situations with getting a bank
getting friends finding people to trust
I think it really made me more mature
more confident in myself that I could do
stuff on my own and just really like
grow up my whole personality I also
think I really found my way much more
because you can do that when you don't
live in the context of your family
anymore when you live by yourself and no
one else deciding what you should do or
what you can do a good way to look at it
is that when you're young you think that
like oh when don't live with your
parents you can do whatever you want to
do you could go out every night you
could eat whatever you want however
when I actually live by myself I realize
that yeah although I can't do all these
things it's much more important to me to
get that workout and and feel good about
myself and have a healthy work life
balance where I go out and have fun some
nights and other nights I love to stay
in because I want that productive early
morning and speaking of routines what is
your current day-to-day leg afternoon
this is a very good question and the
honest answer is that's very different
from this today I do social media
full-time now meaning that the majority
of my days are either spent creating
content planning content editing content
or doing all the admin work that goes
beyond what you always see in these
videos a lot of emails a lot of back and
forth a lot of writing a lot of me being
on my phone and researching and outside
of that there's all those special
projects and special events and there's
also the occasional big project like
documentary I just did do you have any
siblings yes I do I have three siblings
I have a half brother that's eight years
older than me I have a younger brother
that's eight years younger than me and I
have a little sister that's 16 years
younger than me so we're a big family
and the age gap between my younger
sibling and my oldest sibling is 24
years which is kind of crazy and yeah
that was the final question I hope you
guys enjoyed this video I feel like it's
been very good to catch up I'm very
happy we did this this video was
actually requested by one of you guys in
the comments so I do really look through
all your comments read them heart them
and take into consideration the request
you put out if there's any other videos
you want to see in the future make sure
to put them in the comment section below
and I will see you in my next video bye
guys
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