BEFORE rising to fame as the “Pambansang Good Samari-tes ng Pilipinas,” Darbie Kim Estrebilla worked multiple jobs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). When he resigned from his work abroad in 2020, he decided to pursue video blogging or vlogging. Fast forward to today, “Real Talk Darbs” has carved its spot in the social media scene while promoting self-worth.

“Real Talk Darbs” currently has 3 million followers on Facebook, 210,000 subscribers on YouTube, 640,000 followers on TikTok, and 52,000 followers on Instagram.

Estrebilla first went viral with the episode titled “Pagod Ka Na Bang Maging OFW?” It currently has a total of 2.3 million views.

“It was mainly to save a soul from quitting work. I was surprised that a lot of OFWs worldwide found my vlog relatable,” Estrebilla shared. “This new venture gave me a sense of purpose and responsibility. It dawned on me that I now have the capability to influence people to not quit.”

Given the online fame and support he has been getting, the content creator and social media expert said he’s more than just entertainment. He wants to use his platform to inspire and uplift people experiencing anxiety.

“Every video is meant to save at least one soul. I guess that’s the reason why people follow me. They see and feel that intention.”

Estrebilla gives advice to his followers as if he’s a longlost kuya. His words of wisdom covers a wide range of topics, but mostly dealing with love and life concerns.

Outside vlogging, Estrebilla is also an author with published works “The Ultimate Guide of Moving On,” “Is it Worth It?,” and “Heartbreak to Breakthrough.”

He also offers intimate online sessions for those who seek guidance and support in their healing journey.

Having founded RTD Creator Academy and RTD Creatives, Estrebilla additionally shares his technical know-how and content creating expertise to aspiring content creators.

“Most people don’t realize that the content creators they now idolize took more than 10 years for their channels to really take off like Nas Daily, Cong TV, and Wil Dasovich.

“So my advice to would-be or budding content creators is to practice consistency and patience. Be consistent in coming out with output and be prepared to outlast anyone who is better than you in terms of skills,” Estrebilla ended.