Meet Evan Randby of Los Angeles

Today we’d like to introduce you to Evan Randby.

Hi Evan, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I’ve always had aspirations to become a creator, even before the term “influencer” existed. I think the act of putting yourself out there, trying, hopefully inspiring someone to start – has always been a foundational pillar in my “why”. I have videos from me at 14 years old recording for youtube, but for the last 15 years I have always let life get in the way, and to become a creator – consistency as you know is of the utmost importance. In 2016 I moved to Los Angeles and started working at The Late Late Show with James Corden. Having the privilege to meet many of my heroes / “larger than life” actors/actresses gave me this new found (borderline delusional) self confidence of “why not me”. We are all human at the end of the day, and I realized that the only difference is some people let fear block them from going after what they want. I picked up a camera my 3rd month at the show ready to finally go after my dreams. However, I was inconsistent. A few uploads here and there, but they never felt good enough. I began to pick apart my content and compare it to others. Eventually I lost that confidence to even “press publish”. I would shoot and edit, but never post. I would tell myself that I didn’t have the right equipment, that I simply wasn’t ready. Now I realize we never truly are. Always growing, learning and even failing. I think now that I am a little older I’ve finally found a good rhythm of wanting to improve my content, and just post authentically. Showcase my journey, and hopefully inspire along the way.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
“A smooth sea. never makes a skilled sailor”. It hasn’t been smooth in the least. You lose inspiration, worry how you are perceived, judge that your content isn’t good enough. Trying to create while working 40-60 hours a week is even like taking on another full time job in itself. I think people have this perception that just because it appears “fun”… it’s easy. However, there is so much thought that goes into each video. From the hook, music, pacing, topic, what is the value? Will my viewer stay and stick around.. is it authentic to me? Then, what if life hits hard? If you are down and out it can be so difficult to pick up a camera. I can remember in 2022, I had finally started to consistently create and my apartment burnt down, losing everything I owned including my dog. I physically couldn’t pick up a camera after that.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
Currently I work in people operations at a tech start up (i’ve been there for 10 months). However, previously I spent 8 years working in late night television. Mostly as the talent coordinator at the late late show with james corden and as a producer on after midnight. I think that I am so proud of this because it’s almost mini life lessons in my journey to become a creator. The skits / episodes we made are all basically just bigger pieces of content. I was able to be a sponge and learn about audio, lighting, how the writers think, what happens in post production etc.

Who else deserves credit in your story?
I don’t know if I have the time to list them all. I like to believe that good people gravitate towards good people and I have had such good fortune in my life to know great people. From my family, friends, co workers…everyone. They have all been encouraging throughout my entire journey.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailypursuit/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@evanrandby
• Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedailypursuit