Stream Hype Weekly Newsletter
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I Got Twitch Partner by CHEATING (Just kidding⌠kinda.)
Stream Hype On a mission to help DJs in the livestream space Hi Reader, After years of being stuck just under 75 average viewersâŚI finally hit Twitch Partner. Did I suddenly go viral?Nope. Did I âgrind harderâ?Absolutely not. Did I strategically ask my friends to raid me at the perfect time, plan my streams like a bank heist, and manifest the hell out of that little checkmark?You bet your bitrate I did. In my latest video, I spill all the tea on: đ
Why I stopped listening to generic Twitch...
The money mindset keeping DJs and streamers BROKE
Stream Hype On a mission to help DJs in the livestream space Hi, Reader, When I first started DJing, I didnât even think about money.I was just trying to reconnect with myself.I was doing something fun and loud and a little weird! And I loved it⌠right up until that moment where I realized: Wait⌠Iâm putting in real time. Real energy. Real moneyâShouldnât something be coming back my way? In my latest YouTube video, I'm talking all things money and breaking down How Much Money I Make As a...
The brutal truths I wish someone told me before I hit âGo Live'
Find Your Frequency A newsletter for creators exploring their voice, vision, and visibility - especially after 40 Hi, Reader, So⌠I did a thing. I livestreamed for 1,119 hours. Now, that's not the world's MOST hours, but for me, a part-time streamer and creator, it was a LOT! I survived, I thrived, I ugly-cried, and now Iâm here to tell you: was it worth it? Well⌠yes, no, yes, maybe, still no⌠but kinda yes. đ I just dropped a full breakdown on YouTube â Watch it here But I also wanted to...
Feeling stuck or late to the game? This is for you.
Find Your Frequency A newsletter for creators exploring their voice, vision, and visibility - especially after 40 Hi, Reader, Welcome to the first of my rebranded newsletter! In case you didn't see my last email, I'm making some changes that will be reflected here. Mostly it's a broadening of topics, moving from strictly Twitch and the DJs to content creation and creative business as a whole, especially for peeps over 40. Hope you like it, and as always, no hard feelings if it's not for you....
Do You Even !clip Bro?
Stream Hustle Newsletter By LaVonda Rocks Hi, Reader, I've been getting questions about how I make my social media posts from the clips I take while I'm streaming, so I thought I'd send a quick email in case anyone needs help setting this up! Since Twitch took away DJs ability to clip and have VODs, I've been doing this to help me promote my streams on IG, YouTube and TikTok. đŻ Why Clipping Matters (Especially for DJs) â
Most people wonât catch you live. Clips = visibility. They keep your...
Did Twitch Just Make Streaming Easierâor Way Harder? đ¤
Stream Hustle Newsletter By LaVonda Rocks Hi, Reader, My ex-boyfriend, Dan Clancy 𤣠(aka Twitch CEO, aka the man who left us on the road for years) recently dropped an open letter with some major updates for 2025. And for once, itâs not just about âad-sense opportunitiesâ and vague promises, although it IS, dare I say, a LOT like last yearâs open letterâŚ. Letâs break it down, DJ-style. Oh, and if this one is a little snarky, well I've been sick for over a week so I might be a wee bit saltier...
Wanna Push for Twitch Partner? Hereâs How I Survived (Mostly).
Stream Hustle Newsletter By LaVonda Rocks Hey Party People! So⌠youâre thinking about pushing for Twitch Partner? Or maybe youâre just curious about how I managed to keep my sanity during the wild ride that is the Partner grind. Either wayâgrab a snack and let me spill the tea. You know I love to experiment on myself so I can help you guys! When I realized I was hovering close to that coveted 75 average concurrent viewers (ACCV) mark, going for Partner just felt like the next logical step....
Spin Together, Win Together â DJs Changing Twitch
Stream Hustle Newsletter By LaVonda Rocks More DJs = More Opportunity, More Power, More $$$ Hi Reader, Letâs get real: DJs are low-key (and sometimes high-key) driving Twitchâs success. From hyped-up raid trains to late-night front-page sets that make us forget weâre still in sweats from the waist down, weâre doing the most for this platform. But hereâs the kickerâmusic creators, especially DJs, still arenât getting the shine we deserve. So, whatâs the move? Grow the Twitch DJ community,...
Your 2025 Streaming Glow-Up Starts NOW
Stream Hustle Newsletter By LaVonda Rocks Hi, Reader đ In Today's Issue âĄď¸ 5 Strategies to use to tune your stream and goals for this next year! âĄď¸ Money Mindset for streamers HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! 2025 is here, and itâs not here to playâWhether youâre a seasoned streaming pro or just figuring out how to unmute your mic (weâve all been there), itâs time to set some goals and make this your best streaming year yet. Hereâs how to turn those vague âI wanna growâ vibes into tangible wins with...
Try This to đ Boost Your Discovery - Twitchâs New Feature + Free Holiday Emotes Inside!
Stream Hustle Newsletter By LaVonda Rocks Hey Reader! đ In Today's Issue âĄď¸ Cheat Code for Boosting Viewership? âĄď¸ Free Holiday Emotes! âĄď¸ End of Year Recap on Twitch: How to use that data to grow! Shared Viewership is Here! Twitch has rolled out Shared Viewership as part of its Guest Star/Shared Chat feature. Here's what you need to know: Discovery Impact: Combined viewer totals will now appear in discovery surfaces, boosting visibility for participating streamers. Strict Enforcement: Twitch...
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