Aloha! 🌈 In this special milestone video, Eric and Julie Ziemelis celebrate 7 amazing years of building the 365Hawaii YouTube channel! With over 15,000 subscribers, 3.4 million views, and 300+ videos, we’re taking you behind the scenes to share the real story of how it all began, how we grew, and how YOU helped shape our journey.
👣 From epic hikes and unexpected bloopers to small business spotlights, real estate insights, and activism with aloha, this video dives into:
How we started with zero experience (and a shaky camera)
Our biggest adventures, funniest moments, and most viral videos
How we became part-time journalists, community organizers, and full-time YouTubers
How YOU—our amazing community—have changed our lives and Hawaii for the better 🌺
💡 Whether you’re a longtime fan or just finding us, join us in this look back—and a look ahead—at what’s next for 365Hawaii.
00:00 – Introduction: Celebrating 7 Years on YouTube & 15K Subscribers
01:12 – Starting a YouTube Channel with Zero Experience: Our Story
03:05 – How We Found Our YouTube Niche: Hawaii Lifestyle & Real Estate
07:40 – Why We Created the Kailua-Kona Business Update Series
09:02 – Using YouTube for Community Advocacy in Kona, Hawaii
09:44 – Fixing Paid Parking in Kona: How YouTube Helped
10:48 – Our Wildest Hike Ever: Alaka‘i Swamp Trail in Kauai
13:48 – YouTuber Perks: Free Flights, Hotels & Press Trips
15:40 – Respecting Hawaiian Culture: Why Content Creators Must Follow the Rules
16:21 – Why We Made ‘The Cons of Living on the Big Island of Hawaii’
17:26 – How YouTube Led Us to a New Career in Hawaii Real Estate
17:44 – 365Hawaii: Building a Community Through Education & Volunteerism
18:17 – Becoming Hawaii Island’s Unofficial News Crew During Major Events
20:16 – The Reality of Filming YouTube Videos in Hawaii
23:40 – Our Video Gear Setup: What We Use to Film 365Hawaii
24:18 – Humor on YouTube: Why We Add Silly Moments to Our Videos
25:02 – Finding Our Groove: How We Became Co-Hosts on 365Hawaii
27:33 – Getting Recognized in Public: Life as Local YouTubers
29:47 – Should You Launch a Second YouTube Channel? Our Thoughts
30:14 – Growing the 365Hawaii Community: Real Estate, Fundraising & More
31:18 – What’s Next for 365Hawaii? Events, Meetups & Future Plans
🎥 Stay tuned for our next video: A Day in the Life of a YouTuber in Hawaii!
🌴 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and say ALOHA if you see us on the street!
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