After the Palisades Fire: Help Me Start Over with Nothing

I never imagined I’d be writing something like this. I had a home, a life, and a future filled with plans. Today, I have nothing. The Palisades Fire took everything from me—my home, my belongings, my work, and even the memories I thought I’d have forever.

The Beginning:

On January 7th, I was doing what I love most: skiing and immersing myself in nature. For those of you who follow my YouTube channel, you know how much I value the outdoors. It’s where I find peace, inspiration, and healing.

I started receiving alerts about a fire in Pacific Palisades. Fires aren’t uncommon in the area, and we’ve always prepared for the worst while hoping for the best. But this time was different.

The fire spread with terrifying speed. My neighbors had only less than an hour to evacuate, grabbing what they could. I wasn’t home. I couldn’t save anything. By the time I saw the news, it was too late.

Today, I finally went to see of what’s left of my apartment complex. It’s unrecognizable. Everything is gone.

What I’ve Lost:

Losing a home isn’t just about losing physical possessions. It’s about losing the life you’ve built, piece by piece.

I’ve lost all my filming equipment—the cameras, tripods, and gear I spent years saving for. Last year, I took a leap of faith and quit my job to focus on my passion: creating YouTube content about camping and the outdoors. It was a risky move, but it felt right. Now, the tools that made my dreams possible are gone.

People often assume I had a lot of money because of my camping gear, and the location I lived, but that’s not true. Every piece of equipment was bought with sacrifice and determination. Now, it’s all ash.

The Hardest Loss:

The most devastating part is losing my 10 hard drives. They held a lifetime of memories—photos, videos, and moments I can never recreate. I’ve been passionate about photography and videography since I was a kid, and I’ve always encouraged my family and friends to capture every moment.

All of it is gone. My entire archive of memories—gone. Among the keepsakes I lost was my mother’s wedding dress, something I had carefully preserved for years.

What makes it even harder is that, before my trip, I had cleared the storage on my phone and transferred everything to my hard drives to “be organized.” Now, I have nothing left.

Current Situation:

Right now, I have no place to live. The only clothes I own are the ones I wore on my trip. My car, my computer, my camping gear, my books I loved to read, my clothes—everything is gone.

How You Can Help:

I’m starting over from nothing, and I need your help. Your donations will go toward:

- Finding a new place to live

- Replacing basic necessities like clothes, a bed, and furniture

- Rebuilding my filming and camping equipment so I can continue creating the camping content I love

A Call for Collaboration:

To any camping brands or sponsors reading this: if you’re able to help in any way, I would be incredibly grateful. I’m eager to collaborate and get back on my feet so I can continue sharing my passion for the outdoors with my community.

Thank You:

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your support. Every donation, no matter the size, brings me one step closer to rebuilding not just a home, but a life. Your kindness means more than I can ever express.