Connor Franta: A Work in Progress

  • Brothers Birth

    Brothers Birth
    When Connor was a few years old, his younger brother Brandon was born. This was special for Connor because he was happy to no longer be the youngest
  • Got a Forehead Scar

    Got a Forehead Scar
    Connor rolled off his bed and his his head on his night stand. The scar he got from this accident is still there and he thinks about it everyday when he looks in the mirror before he starts his day. The scar reminds him of healing and acceptance.
  • First Kiss

    Connor had his first kiss in the school yard with his best friend
  • First Job

    Connor got his first job as a lifeguard when he was 14 and he had it for 5 years.
  • Became Homecoming King

    In 2009 Connor faced his fear of public embarassment and went on stage to accept his homecoming king crown
  • Started Youtube

    Started Youtube
    Connor Posted his first youtube video in the summer of 2010
  • St.Johns University

    Connor was excepted into St. Johns University for Business
  • Dropped out of University

    In his sophomore year of university, he was struck with deep depression and ended up dropping out.
  • Spent the Summer in LA

    A Youtube friend "Ricky Dillon" invited Connor to come to LA with him for the summer. This trip changed Connor and motivated him to work hard on his Youtube channel and move to LA permanently. Aside from the depression, this trip also motivated Connor to drop out of University.
  • Joined the youtube group: O2L

    Joined the youtube group: O2L
    In 2012 Connor joined a Youtube channel called O2L : Our Second Life, where a group of boys would take turns each day of the week uploading individually themed videos.
  • Went on a Road trip to Florida

    Connor, Ricky Dillon and another friend JC Caylen (part of youtube group O2L) all took a road trip together to Florida. This trip brought Connor closer to the other two boys with him and was a trip he said he'll never forget.
  • Moved into his apartment

    After living with friends Ricky and JC, Connor decided it would be best to live on his own where he could control his own living spaces and not have to worry/deal with other room mates. This was Connors first time living on his own.
  • Left O2L

    Connor felt that
  • Coming out

    Coming out
    In 2014 Connor posted a video of himself explaining to the world that he was gay. This was a big deal because a few years earlier he had posted a video titled "I'm Not Gay". So this was a really difficult challenge for Connor to do.
  • Published First Book

    Published First Book
    In 2015 Connor published his first book, a memoir : A Work in Progress
    And just this year, Connor has released another book: Note to Self. This book is basically a letter he is writing to himself in order to give advice to all of his readers.
  • Hit 5 million subscribers

    Connor hit his life goal of reaching 5 million subscribers