We had the good fortune of connecting with Evelyn Ngugi and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Evelyn, how do you define success?
My definition has shifted a lot over the years, so right now I define success by my ability to control my time and spend my days doing things in the order that works best for me.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I’ve been uploading YouTube videos for over 10 years – OG Internet Cousins know my first username (and will giggle quietly to themselves), but I do all my work online now as Evelyn From The Internets. My work has spanned from beauty to pop culture to educational, but the one thing that stays consistent is my tone – I love to infuse humor into everything I do. Coping mechanism? Maybe. But is it fun? Definitely. Ya girl is in therapy, but I’m still gonna get these jokes off! I’m a writer at heart on a journey to share my point of view with anybody who’s interested.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Ah, yes, I remember back when I used to leave my house. Those were the days… It feels like Austin changes weekly – blink once and the skyline will have changed. I’d probably suggest swimming at Emma Long or Jessica Hollis Park, tacos & agua frescas from Veracruz All Natural, and a night at Cheer Up Charlie’s!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I got my first camera (it was a Barbie camera!) for Christmas when I was six years old – and my parents have supported my endeavors in media ever since then. I was always encouraged to take pictures, make videos, and pursue the things I wanted to, even when they didn’t fully understand the whole social media landscape. They really just watch me with awe and that is such a good feeling to know that they support and encourage me in my career.

Website: http://www.evelynfromtheinternets.com

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/evelynfromtheinternets

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/evelynfromtheinternets

Other: I’m co-writing and co-starring in a web series titled This Coulda Been An Email! Watch episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUMkIIWfWAE&list=PL2Pk3OAowrpuMXC8p47ESciQ35dcq1xjx&index=2

Image Credits
Jinni J.

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