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Podcast: Personable
Episode: From MrBeast Employee to Rising YouTube Star: Athan Wright on Storytelling & Social Media as Art
Description: Send a textAthan Wright, a senior at Duke University, has dedicated himself to YouTube since his freshman year, spending four hours daily honing his craft. Formerly an employee for MrBeast, Athan is deeply immersed in the world of content creation, viewing YouTube not just as a platform but as a modern medium for self-expression and storytelling.His journey includes filming campus dorm tours, documenting his life abroad in Japan, and even creating a mini-film within the video game Skyrim. Athan's creative approach blends authenticity, discipline, and an artistic perspective, highlighting his belief that social...