YOU TUBE STAR BETHANY MOTA IN SEVENTEEN MAG

Bethany Mota

 Seventeen’s October issue is the magazine’s first-ever YouTube issue celebrating the new generation of stars that our readers love and identify with.

Bethany Mota - YouTube star, Dancing with the Stars contestant, fashion designer and mogul in the making - is October’s cover star marking the first time a YouTube personality has graced the cover of a national women’s magazine. In addition to Bethany, 30 YouTube stars are featured throughout the issue and combined they garner an astounding 65 million YouTube views per month.

Quotes:

How being bullied inspired Bethany Mota to start filming beauty videos when she was 13:

“It was so cool seeing girls being positive and spreading happiness. At first, I made beauty videos that were like everyone else’s – I’d try to act perfect. But then I realized it might be more fun if I was just myself. So I showed my silly side and kept in the bloopers. I liked those videos way more, and people appreciated that realness.”

What it’s been like to grow up on YouTube:

“I think it’s taught me to be a lot more self-motivated and has taught me how to encourage myself and not rely on a teacher or a boss telling me what to do. I’m my own boss. My biggest thing to overcome has been not being afraid to be different. It’s safer to do what everyone else is doing, but it pays off way more to be yourself.”

Her advice for other girls who are trying to find their place in the world:

“You have to be your own motivator! A lot of teens say they’re bored. Before I got on YouTube, I’d say the same thing. But there is always something you can be doing. If YouTube isn’t your thing, maybe it’s a sport or something else you’re good at. There’s always something you can be the best at – you just have to look for it.”