Sam Elle (@samelle) is a US-based creator who finished a PhD in Food Science at Cornell and posts vlogs on grad school life, dating advice, travel in Japan and relatable Asian American content. With 5,800 subscribers and a median of about 1,300 views per video, the channel uploads mostly Shorts and has been inactive for over a year. Sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video.
Relatable Asian American grad student reaching a young, Japan-curious audience
- Median of about 1,300 views per video across the last 30 uploads
- Shorts make up 64 percent of uploads, with the top video at 16,477 views
- Japan travel and business class flight videos drew 7,776 and 2,678 views
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- short vertical vlogs, POV skits, travel vlogs
- Tone
- playful, candid
- Language
- English
- On camera
- Yes, talking head
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- under 90 seconds
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Content is lifestyle, travel and dating advice with no flagged material in the recent videos.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Platforms
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 5.8k | 1.3k | 0 |
Benchmark score: 30 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent videos
▶POV: you're an ABC that needs to practice Chinese · 1.2k views
▶POV: you're an ABC that needs to practice Chinese · 1.1k views
▶the HOTTEST club in Tokyo right now · 3.5k viewsLast three uploads, latest 427 days ago.
Helloooo, I'm Sam! I finished my PhD at Cornell in Food Science! On my channel, I documented my PhD/grad school life, and dating advice videos! The day in the life of a graduate student is not easy by any means but there are definitely some perks. I will show you both the good and bad aspects of being a PhD student and I hope you aren't turned away from being a grad student. For those who are not thinking about grad school life and you are active in the dating scene and using the dating apps, I have the perfect series for you! My Love In Quarantine series is probably a great fit for you and
About Sam Elle
Sam Elle is a creator who posts short vlogs and skits about her life as a former Cornell PhD student in Food Science, along with dating advice, Japan travel and relatable content about being an American-born Chinese woman in the corporate world. This description is drawn from her channel and public data. Her posts are mostly short vertical videos, with a median length near 30 seconds and a median of about 1,300 views per video across her last 30 uploads. Her audience appears to be young adults, largely in the United States, who are interested in grad school, Asian American culture and travel. These are estimates based on the channel data.
The channel shows no sponsored integrations in its recent uploads and has not posted in over a year, so it is best suited to a small trial. Based on the rate rule, a sponsored video from Sam Elle would cost roughly $150 to $250, a CPM of $20 to $35 per 1,000 views, which compares with the $10 to $30 CPM typical for paid ads. Brands seeking a niche, relatable voice may find it a fit.
Written from Sam Elle's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Sam Elle can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Sam
How much does Sam Elle charge for a sponsored video?
Based on her median of about 1,300 views and short-form format, a sponsored video is estimated at $150 to $250 per video. This is an estimate from public channel data, not a published rate card. Rates may vary with format and scope of work.
What does Sam Elle post about on YouTube?
Sam Elle posts short vlogs about grad school life after a Cornell PhD in Food Science, dating advice, Japan travel and relatable skits about Asian American culture and the corporate world. Most of her videos are under 90 seconds, and Shorts make up about two-thirds of her uploads.
How do I contact Sam Elle for a brand deal?
The business email listed on her channel is available, and contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked directly.