Episode 242: Starting Messy, Learning Loud: Rob the Maritimer’s YouTube Journey

The Secret to Starting New Projects in Midlife

What does starting a YouTube channel later in life have to do with living fully at any age? As it turns out—everything.

In this week’s episode of Late Bloomer Living, I sit down with Rob Moore, better known as Rob the Maritimer on YouTube. Rob helps people over 40 launch channels without the overwhelm, but what really drew me to his story is how much his lessons go beyond YouTube.

Like many of us, Rob didn’t feel ready when he first hit record. He struggled with camera anxiety, fought perfectionism, and worried about what other people would think. But once he decided to show up authentically—mistakes and all—everything shifted. His channel started to grow, and more importantly, he discovered a new kind of confidence.

This audio version trims out the nitty-gritty gear talk about cameras and microphones so we can focus on the bigger takeaways that matter for anyone in midlife:

• You don’t need to be an expert. Being a step or two ahead is enough to help others.

• Authenticity beats perfection. Trying to be someone else is exhausting—your real self is what connects.

• It’s never too late to start. Whether you’re 40, 50, or even 87 (yes, Rob has coached someone that age!), there’s always room to try something new.

• Done is better than perfect. Growth comes from starting messy and learning out loud.

Even if you have no interest in starting a YouTube channel, you’ll walk away from this episode with encouragement to take risks, embrace imperfection, and trust yourself enough to begin.

👉 If you do want the full conversation, including all the details about YouTube gear, monetization, and strategy, you can watch it on my YouTube channel .

And as always, remember: it’s never too late to bloom. 🌼

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