Spring Issue 2 2017 | Page 20

Tell us about yourself?

Sure thing! I guess I'll just introduce myself:) I'm Peyton and I'm 17 (almost 18) I'm a senior in high school (about to graduate eee!) and I also have a YouTube channel called princess peyton. I guess my life goal over all is to just encourage and spread as much light as possible to a dark world. For college, I'm hoping to go into the Disney College program at Walt Disney world as I'm a die-hard Disney fan. I love the Lord with all my heart and desperately want to grow deeper in my relationship with Him :)

Tell us about your YouTube channel? What inspired you to make YouTube videos?

My YouTube channel is called princess peyton. I chose the name for a few reasons, one being I love Disney princesses and have worked as a character entertainer for a few years. :) Another being the identity of a princess being a child of the one true king. I believe every girl is a princess and it is her right. :) one of the YouTube channels that really encouraged me is a guy called Olan Rogers. He is basically like a modern-day Walt Disney. He's all about chasing your dreams and he's also got a fantastic sense of humor. xD One of the main things that really inspired me to start making videos was the lack of encouragement and positive, clean truth on YouTube. And God put the desire, the creativity, and the resources needed to begin YouTube in front of me and I threw my hands up and said "Okay God. Use me." And I've had the best time making videos! :) He has taught me so much through it and introduced me to many new friends as well.

front of me and I threw my hands up and said "Okay God. Use me." And I've had the best time making videos! :) He has taught me so much through it and introduced me to many new friends as well.

What is your favorite part of working as a character entertainer?

My favorite part about working as a character entertainer is the opportunity to bring magic and light to families. The characters mean so much to children and are their role models. It's just so special for their favorite character to give them encouragement and just let them know you care about them and believe in them. Every time before I perform I pray for God to let me show His light and love through all we do. It's a ministry in disguise for sure. :)