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Remember Bob Ross?

The iconic TV painter with the afro-perm and soothing voice?

This passive, soft-spoken, hippie-looking oil painter became a meme legend — loved for his storytelling, joyful persona, and amazing artwork.

Well, guess what…

I found the Bob Ross of math and physics 😮

Her name is Toby Hendy... and she’s an absolute delight.

Toby Hendy: A Rising YouTube Star

Toby began her YouTube journey at 15 years old — on her Tibees channel.

Now at 28, she has an impressive 1.19M subscribers and 273 videos.

With a background in physics, mathematics, and astronomy, this New Zealander chose YouTube over her PhD — dedicating herself to making science accessible and fun 🔬

Unique Science Education

Toby is a wonderful storyteller, able to explain complex concepts to those of us who aren't too science-y.

Her channel stands out with collaborations such as Vsauce3, Physics Girl, and Veritasium.

Her approach to teaching complex topics includes cute characters, stop-action animation, and outdoor chalkboard lessons.

She even uses gingerbread to explain the Babylonian number system!

A Style That Resonates

Like Bob Ross, Toby Hendy’s unique personality, calm demeanor, and distinctive long hair make her videos feel like personal tutoring sessions. 

I especially love her short demonstrations on 4D space, like this interesting one and its follow-up.

Then I watched Finding X… Toby’s mathematical short film.

A testament to Toby’s storytelling talent, this is an 11-minute stop-action animation where the main character, X, tries to find its value in life.

Insight on YouTube Growth

Reflecting on her YouTube success, Toby notes the importance of uniqueness and consistency in content creation:

Connecting Science and Community

Toby Hendy is a prime example of turning passion into a personal brand. 

Despite being shy and quiet, she communicates science to the rest of the world in a beautiful and unique way.

You can learn more about Toby on her website.

Have you watched any of Toby Hendy's videos?

What's your favorite?

🤖 Robert

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