Hi Tammy! My names Soleil and im a 12 yo artist. I just wanted to tell you how much you’ve inspired me to keep going and improve my art for the past 2 years. I absolutley adore your whole vibe, and i’m subscribed! Keep going and do your best work 🌱🌻☀️
for the last 2 years ? so you started when you were 10! ..what an amazing kid please keep going and start posting shorts about your art if you want .ppl LOVE supporting kids and help them realize their dreams .
@@zainebhidoussi1498yup! Ive started art pretty much since i was born 😂 but Tammy definitely helped with improving. And yes, ive actually already started posting around early this year, the account im typing on rn is my art channel :)
I'm so proud of you! As someone that has gone through that same burnout time and time again at the beginning, I can the progress and steps you take to alleviate that
Considering the amount of physical work you put into your business, 60k is modest. But the good news is you're doing it, you're living the dream, so congrats.
Hello Tammy, I just want to say something of a very rewarding thing. Only 3% of the world has their company up and running for over five years. You should be accomplished. You’re in the 3%.😮
After reading book titled The Hidden Path to Manifesting Financial Power, I finally understood why so many people struggle with money. It reveals stuff that most people don’t even know about how money really works. Has anyone else read it?
I put my small business on the back burner for SO long. I opened in 2010 (18yrs old) and now (in my 30s) I’m breathing new life into my business but for the long run and hopefully I can steadily grow my own small community. Your channel has honestly gotten me through a lot this year and I am forever grateful to you. Much love! Enjoy your break ✨
Can I just say how much I LOVE the aesthetics of this video? The Christmas tree and the plants, the light from the windows, the red sweater with that beautiful necklace, and how pretty you are? It’s all just perfect.
My goals are to query my unpublished book, to become a professional grant writer, and to open my Shopify jewelry store. You have been a major inspiration and I am excited for things to come! Sending love.
Tammy you make me cry with each of your videos. You make me feel so seen, heard, valued and understood. I literally blow kisses to my screen & say thank you each time you speak. I can’t stop grinning whenever a video of yours drops on RUclips & I cannot WAIT to have the honor of holding Strawberry Maxine in my arms. I took a long hiatus as an author because I am burnt out & thought wasn’t anyone peeping for me but my analytics when I drop a reel or a video says otherwise. The world is waiting for my comeback and I have amazing people I want to meet & collab with in this life one day, and yes you’re one of them. I truly look up to you & you show me what life can actually be versus what my scarcity mindset tells me to do or be, and that is worth its weight in gold. And yes everything about you is pure gold & I truly admire you and all you do. All of my love sis, I would love to interview you for my podcast show in 2025 & if not I’ll happily spam tf out of Strawberry Maxine when it drops. Thank you for the gift of you & your art 💖💖
you are such a comfy youtuber and human which is ironic since your name is uncomfy haha. I love how transparent you are about your business, down to your revenue. Such a breath of fresh air and this is why I followed you almost 2 years ago
Thanks so much for being so transparent with gross versus net profits-a realistic portrait of actually running an art/handmade goods business is so much more encouraging and aspirational than the videos that clearly over-idealize the lifestyle (downplaying how much hard work actually goes into it all) and oversell cost versus rewards of being a small business owner. I’m so grateful to be able to build towards opening my own small business in the new year with realistic aspirations and lessons learned from your experiences 😊❤ congratulations on a great year, can’t wait to see more from you and your shop in the new year!
the profit margin part is really good to share. people will always share the gross but not share net and give the false impression on what kid of life you're living (or that its the amount you'll always make). Thanks!
Hi, elder sis Tammy! It's Tasheen. Do you know, How amazingly you have inspired me. .. I always See your Videos & Shorts & they really Inspire me also, motivate me to keep going as an Young Artist. Actually, I am a 11 years Young Artist, I have started my Art journey from 9 years. When, I first saw your videos I was like, Wow your videos are amazing for inspiration, motivation, tips & more. I have a small shop of kawaii things & I am a Beginner of polymer clay. So to speak, Your clay arts or charms, keychains & every clay things are Awesome❤ keep going~
Tammy, you should be SO proud of yourself. Your discipline, self-understanding of your abilities and limitations, your willingness to be flexible, all speak to your growing maturity. May God abundantly bless you with His grace this Christmas season.
You have helped me so much recently. Watching your videos while at my full time job brings me so much inspiration and happiness despite anything I’m going through in my life. You’re impact on my life is something I will never forget ❤️
You’re videos are so inspiring and genuine without fail, every time you get emotional on camera, so do I lol! I can tell you are a genuine person trying to make your business just as genuine and comforting as you! We are all so proud of you Tammy :) here’s to many more years!
Hi! I'm Angie and this was my first year being a small business owner. Though I do something super different than you, I was able to relate to you and truly loved this video. I felt way more alone before hearing u talk about the details like revenue, work/life balance, creativity burnout, etc. You're definitely an inspiration of mine! 💞
Hi Tammy. I've been following your channel for awhile and just admire your art and hard work. Running a business is not always smooth sailing, but we get better each step. Thank you for bringing us along in your journey ❤
A big warm hug to you dear Tammy! You're so on the right track... I'm going to be 45 this Christmas and I'm currently learning this lesson the hard way. Take care of your body, your mind and your health. If you don't have that, everything else suffers. And by the way, we want to enjoy your art knowing that you are taking care of yourself while doing it. ;) P.s.: I did start my art journey this year and a big part of that decision was made from watching your videos. Thank you for resting instead of quitting! Much love to you.
7:15 Gurlll, you’re making me teary😭 I’m trying not to cry cuz I’m wearing my makeup lol You’re definitely one of people opened my eyes to the small business world🤍 And I really hope that I’ll open my small business officially in 2025…☺️ I’m so happy for you! You grew a lot and learn a lot of mistakes from this year and I know your 2025 journey will be much better!!✨ Cannot wait to see your journey in 2025🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 Also Merry Christmas!!❤️ (Hey! I love Popflex too💪🏻)
Dear tammy, i understand you must (and can) be very proud, because of your sells, money, and all that business stuff and pays. Honestly, I do not think its your business which is selling so good. Its YOU! Its your heart, thouths, soul and your WHY. Recently I heard the phrase „people do not buy what you do, they buy why (and how) you do it“. And I truly believe in that. Its the reason behind, the reason why and how someone is doing something. It makes a huge difference if someone is doing fast and optimized stuff in hustle or stressed out to earn money to be able to live from. Or if someone is doing and creating with love, full heart and soul, patience and a bigger meaning behind… And then it is not important if someone could live from it, when it would be only stress. I see the most lucky and calm people doing the things they love with patience and time, NOT to be able to live from it, instead because they love it and have that deeper meaning behind and supporting it with another (easy) but sustainable and still cool job, to be able to do what they love in a small way on the side. I see so often people they want to live from their art, but loosing the fun in the pressure of being able to live from it fulltime, and selling crap ads (selling their soul) to be able to do that.. Why you need to live from it? Why this has to be the ultimate goal? Creativity needs time and space and is not only here, thats the magic.. Why its not worth doing another good and easy job, which allow doing creative stuff on the side when creativity is with us. We can not be all day creative, it needs rest and breaks, sometimes long breaks. It does not have to be the ultimate goal to do that fulltime and make stress again where it should not be stress. Why everyone want to be fulltime artists? They will burn out their precious but limited creativity in short time, loosing their fun and love to it.. Its so sad to see that more and more, and I dont understand that goal. (I know it feels independent and like being „free“, needing no one and all that, but is that realy true? Having stress and hustle to push creativity, make ads for crap (which is often), its a huge price to sell for that apparent independence)
i think the whole community including myself is so proud of you and your journey this year, let alone since 2020! although im not really able to pursue my creative interests at the moment id just like to say that you really do provide comfort and motivation every time i see your videos and its inspiring seeing you grow your business and art! its so cool and i love you thank you so much for putting your art into the world, i hope i can be like you in the future and be able to affect people in the same way~ :)
I am so happy for you and soo happy to be here to see this growth!! I started my RUclips channel this year and your quality of content is a huge inspiration for me! Thank you for being here :)
Good job taking care of yourself! Your health is so much more valuable than anything else. Bonus - our creativity will BLOOM when you give it the space XO
Finding out that Maxine is based on your fathers goldfish and the meaning behind it makes everything you make so much sweeter and important. You're such a kind soul. 🥹
This video was much needed for me as someone who has been creating for a long time and doing a Etsy shop for 3 years i understand and relate to most of the things you’ve saying. I’m glad I followed you recently
My goal is to start my RUclips channel and get back into art. You have truly inspired me to go back to what I used to love so much. I am glad that things are working out for you and that you're able to take care of yourself. Happy holidays!
I'm so, so proud of you, baby. you've inspired me to chase my dreams of launching my own small art shop, and I find so much comfort in your videos. thank you for being so honest with us 🖤
We appreciate your honesty and transparency so much!! Videos like this are rarely ever made. You’re a huge inspiration to everyone who has ever seen your videos :)
Not me getting teary 🥹 soooooooo proud of you Tammy! I’ve been watching your vids for years and love the transparency around your biz. You’re helping so many people. ❤
You are the reason I finally took the leap into youtube- I have made a whopping $21 so far!LOL!! But I am loving it! I love your inspiration!! My goals are just to continue creating and growing my channel- but remembering to have fun with it.
I greatly enjoy watching your videos! To see all the orders you receive makes me so incredibly happy and proud of you! You're an inspiration and I hope that someday my shop takes off the same way as your's! Your aesthetic, your organization, your presentation are all fantastic! Keep it up! May you enjoy the holiday season and this much needed break for you! Thank you for all you do!! - Amanda
I'm watching this comment right now while locking in to paint some paintings for a last-minute potential table at a craft fair! Watching your videos has been a huge part of inspiring me to believe I can also start a small business!! :) Thank you Tammy!! (love from an ex-Denver girl)
We’re into our 4th month with our small craft and printing business run from home. Your videos are so inspiring and I’m learning so much from you. I adore your will and passion. I pray that our business will reach the same milestone. God bless you with so much more in the coming years! -PS I’m also a crazy plant mama and I totally love that fiddle leaf in the background. 😊❤
Once again, thank you Tammy for your authenticity and caring to your audience. I am 45 days into my little small online gift shop where I reimagined my handmade creations into practical goods. Keep going and follow your/ our dreams we’all!🙏🏼💖🪷
Hi tammyy ! ❤ you make me so so motivated and I am not even flattering . I wait and just wait for you videos to be uploaded . I really am lucky so so lucky to find your account tammy your voice soothes and comforts me . Sometimes I even fall asleep listening to your videos . Thankyou tammy ! ❤ i am so so proud of you ❤❤
You are so inspirational tammy! I’m an 18 year old small business owner and honestly really struggle with motivation in making my jewellery as well as juggling a job on top of that! You’ve taught me that it’s okay to take breaks when they’re needed, thank you so much 💗
Yes Tammy 😊you were the one that inspired me to do polymer clay art and ever since 3 years ago I've been praying to get my hands on polymer clay. I finally was able too at the start of this year for my Art IA concerning business, thanks be to God, and was able to make my first polymer clay earrings collection. Now I have 3 collections and starting do pop up shops in my country. People love my earrings and I'm happy to be able to bring in some income to help me and my mom out since I'm still fresh out of school. I thank God for your existence and sparking my interest in polymer clay ❤
Hi Tammy!! Your videos really helped me get through a final today!! I was really stressed studying but I would watch your videos when I had breaks and it brought me so much comfort which is funny considered your brand name is Uncomfy hahaha!! But I just wanna say thank you and keep doing what you do!! Much love to you!! 🫶
Thank you so much for being so transparent about everything, this makes it so easy for us to have a realistic idea of having a succesful business! Congratulations on everything ☺
Hi Tammy, I have always watched your video since when you are still living with your roommates. I am a full time government servant and has always wanting to do what you do. I was not happy because of work but still grateful that I have a source of living despite my dreadful and exhausted body. My parents are Asian and I believe you can relate to how they always want 'safe career' for their kids, my patrents are no exception. However, I know they just dont want to see me living hard. You always encourage me without knowing. I see you grew from each videos and that inspire me a lot. Now I have a baby and is living with my in law. That really inspire me to start my art career aside and one day step out of government sector. I am expecting that I will next year feeling anxious and exhausted because I have tried starting my art business 2 years ago, but I also know that I am more experienced now. I had rather tried again than being regretful i didnt start again. I wish you good health and more success in the years coming. Thank you so much for making me believe again. ❤
Thank you so much, Tammy!! 💖For everything you do and how authentically you share. I deal with depression, anxiety, and chronic illnesses that have pretty much destroyed my dreams of making art and sharing stories. I had a major surgery this year and I’m hoping it will help. But during this difficult year, your videos, presence, and adorable creations lifted my spirits and gave me inspiration to keep going and to try again in 2025. Thank you from the top to bottom of my heart. You’re a treasure and I hope you find productive balance in 2025, value yourself even more, and take good care. You deserve all the hearts! 💕💖🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜 🎉cheers to 2025!! No matter how dark it may seem. Keep shining. 🌟
Ahh that sounds like an amazing year - you must be so proud! I work from home on my own creative business, so your videos have kept me company all year - thank you 💕 I hope you have a cosy and restful break and a wonderful Christmas 🎄
You've inspired so many artists worldwide! I always see people making things inspired by you. It's like you are the biggest guide! Thanks for being so amazing! You've inspired me too to open my first ever RUclips channel! I'm also a clay artist but I wish I had a specific art style or unique style like you 🌷
Always take a break for your mental health. When I do some projects I kinda cry too because I also have this mentality to do everything at once and not taking a break since it seems to be a waste of time, but I now realized how important breaks are. I don't have the same thoughts after I had a break and my body feels recharged that I feel positive on my project. When I didn't take a break, I felt that everything looks bad and I don't feel fine physically, I want to quit the project, but after taking a break I see things differently. So I really can relate to the first part of this video. I wish the best for your business and you really inspired me. I'm gonna try making some charms soon. I hope I can make it cute like your creations. I'm old and I just want to try out new things. Your videos are helping me to take my first step into polymer clay. Thanks for inspiring me. 🙂
You're so inspiring Tammy. You already achieved a lot even at a young age. I can't help myself questioning my life now as someone who's at her late 20s. It feels like I'm running out of time which leads me to have anxiety if what I've been doing is right. But I know that life is not a race. I'm still hopeful that one day I can figure out what I really want to do for the rest of my life.😊
I always love hearing your story! Your videos are always so comforting and inspiring to me! You work so hard to make your dreams come true and no matter what happens know that there will always be people rooting for you (like me 😉) and congrats on running a business so well, you know upscaling and selling plushies and even being able to support your parents, like that's amazing!!! In many ways, I wanna be just like you, lots of love! ❤❤❤❤❤
I look up to you girll !! As your business is finiancially in a place much further than mine- i want to grow my youtube and small business up to where you are and you show me that its possible Tammy 🥰
I just enjoy watching your videos while making my own charms! You really motivate me and encouraged me to start my own business in July! 😸 I had just turned 14 and I spent my birthday money on materials 🥳 continue making amazing content!!
my homework for you for 2025 is to start learning how to sculpt virtually in 3d in illustrator and on project neo. (pantone connect is a helpful extension to add to illustrator)
This is such a good video. Don’t be too hard on yourself. Most people don’t make $60k net in a job. Plus you aren’t at the mercy of a boss or someone else’s company. This is amazing 🤩
Thank you for recording the journey and process and keeping going! Thank you for being real and honest and transparent! I am an artist as well and if you’re open, I’d love to work with you and learn more from you! I heard you mention working with other artists and that’s such a great and generous way of helping and giving back to your community 🙏🏼✨
You absolutely do bring comfort to our lives 🥹 thank you. We’re glad you’re doing better and taking care of yourself. Side note: I think about those bubble plates you made way too often, any plans to do more??
Hi Tammy! 🐠 I also run a small art business as well! This year was rough for me financially, and I had to get a part time job (so no longer full time artist)☹ But I am working on different revenue streams (like youtube) to build a community! I just started In late October/early November and so far I am sticking to it. I also definitely need to build a website, which I just haven't had time to! This year that will be one of my goals! Love all your videos, and you do really keep me inspired and motivated to keep going and getting better!
I can't wait to receive my Maxine !!! Congrats on all your achievements, Tammy! You help me stay motivated to create my own video Game :) I look forward to every video you post.
I love your videos so much! Your work is really inspiring and has got me considering starting my own small business. It’s really cool watching these videos from your perspective and experience. I also have to say, you are great at doing what you do, not only in the art aspect, but also in your videos. I only recently found your channel about a month ago and let me tell you, I’ve watched at least half of your videos. So thank you for sharing your passion with others! Happy holidays! ♥️🎄
I started following you this year!! And you have been such an inspiration and your RUclips channel has been a place for me to rest through university :) I'm thinking on doing my own small business next year 🥺 Thank you for inspired mee!!! Greetings from Chile 💖 God bless you Tammy :)
I would like to up my content creation game and create a community, so that I can have at least one order for my shop! It has been really difficult and tiring makin all my handmade stickers and art print, and seeing that no one was interested in purchasing them. But I didn't give up thanks to inspiring artists like you ❤
Hi Tammy! ❤, I bought myself some air dry clay to try clay art for myself, at first I wanted to just try it as a hobby and also to create my friends and family clay stuff for Christmas haha. And I thank you for inspiring me to do that, God Bless on your break and this upcoming 2025!❤ Love from the Philippines 🇵🇭
Such a great video! It's been awesome seeing you and your business grow! I'm taking my RUclips Channel seriously this year, and it's pretty discouraging at times, but I'm pushing through anyway! Merry Christmas, Tammy!
Hi I just want to say that you inspire me a lot, you are my favorite youtuber and I love your art. You gave me a lot of confidence and every time you post my day is better :) I am in art highshool and in the future I want to have shop with handmade iteams. ❤
Hello! you are such an inspiration, thank you for sharing your business experience transparently. I was wondering if you could do a video about shipping/packaging? Thank you :)
I’m glad you found the growth and system that works better for you. Here’s a thought for you since you said on Shopify you can see on the map who is viewing your shop. I’d take the highest average city location that buys/shops your products and make a limited edition clay figure that features that city. Like a Maxine in the Big Apple for NYC. Good luck in 2025.
60k net profit is 5k a month average. In very few places is that not a great income (yes, I know you also need to pay all the taxes etc). Thank you for the wrap up and thoughts, and maybe keep in mind that you are doing great, truly. Perspective is always handy :)
thank you tammy for always being so authentic, it is truly inspiring. my goal is to take your advice and take better care of myself so i can grow my channel and small business in 2025. always rooting for you!🤍
Hi Tammy! My names Soleil and im a 12 yo artist. I just wanted to tell you how much you’ve inspired me to keep going and improve my art for the past 2 years. I absolutley adore your whole vibe, and i’m subscribed! Keep going and do your best work 🌱🌻☀️
Same im also 13 and without uncomfy ive wouldnt gave come this far❤❤❤
for the last 2 years ? so you started when you were 10! ..what an amazing kid please keep going and start posting shorts about your art if you want .ppl LOVE supporting kids and help them realize their dreams .
@MeiMei-oz6cpyess ❤
@@zainebhidoussi1498yup! Ive started art pretty much since i was born 😂 but Tammy definitely helped with improving. And yes, ive actually already started posting around early this year, the account im typing on rn is my art channel :)
Aww how wholesome
I'm so proud of you! As someone that has gone through that same burnout time and time again at the beginning, I can the progress and steps you take to alleviate that
thank you so much tif 😭😭❤
Considering the amount of physical work you put into your business, 60k is modest. But the good news is you're doing it, you're living the dream, so congrats.
Even so she still makes money from youtube and sponsorships
Hello Tammy, I just want to say something of a very rewarding thing. Only 3% of the world has their company up and running for over five years. You should be accomplished. You’re in the 3%.😮
After reading book titled The Hidden Path to Manifesting Financial Power, I finally understood why so many people struggle with money. It reveals stuff that most people don’t even know about how money really works. Has anyone else read it?
I put my small business on the back burner for SO long. I opened in 2010 (18yrs old) and now (in my 30s) I’m breathing new life into my business but for the long run and hopefully I can steadily grow my own small community. Your channel has honestly gotten me through a lot this year and I am forever grateful to you. Much love! Enjoy your break ✨
Can I just say how much I LOVE the aesthetics of this video? The Christmas tree and the plants, the light from the windows, the red sweater with that beautiful necklace, and how pretty you are? It’s all just perfect.
You inspire me ❤ a momma of 2 girls, a wife, a writer, an artist.
My goals are to query my unpublished book, to become a professional grant writer, and to open my Shopify jewelry store. You have been a major inspiration and I am excited for things to come! Sending love.
Tammy you make me cry with each of your videos. You make me feel so seen, heard, valued and understood. I literally blow kisses to my screen & say thank you each time you speak. I can’t stop grinning whenever a video of yours drops on RUclips & I cannot WAIT to have the honor of holding Strawberry Maxine in my arms. I took a long hiatus as an author because I am burnt out & thought wasn’t anyone peeping for me but my analytics when I drop a reel or a video says otherwise. The world is waiting for my comeback and I have amazing people I want to meet & collab with in this life one day, and yes you’re one of them. I truly look up to you & you show me what life can actually be versus what my scarcity mindset tells me to do or be, and that is worth its weight in gold. And yes everything about you is pure gold & I truly admire you and all you do. All of my love sis, I would love to interview you for my podcast show in 2025 & if not I’ll happily spam tf out of Strawberry Maxine when it drops. Thank you for the gift of you & your art 💖💖
you are such a comfy youtuber and human which is ironic since your name is uncomfy haha. I love how transparent you are about your business, down to your revenue. Such a breath of fresh air and this is why I followed you almost 2 years ago
You completely missed out thanking Mr.Uncomfy . To get a partner like Mr.Uncomfy is a blessing.
Honestly yeah my favourite part in small business videos is always the mom helping out it makes me cry a little it's so wholesome 😭😭
Thanks so much for being so transparent with gross versus net profits-a realistic portrait of actually running an art/handmade goods business is so much more encouraging and aspirational than the videos that clearly over-idealize the lifestyle (downplaying how much hard work actually goes into it all) and oversell cost versus rewards of being a small business owner. I’m so grateful to be able to build towards opening my own small business in the new year with realistic aspirations and lessons learned from your experiences 😊❤ congratulations on a great year, can’t wait to see more from you and your shop in the new year!
YOU HAVE SMASHED IT holy smokes! i have been doing this 9 years now and you've definately done AMAZING, I am rooting you from 2026 WAHOO!
Thank you so much!! IM ROOTING FOR YOU TOOOO❤
the profit margin part is really good to share. people will always share the gross but not share net and give the false impression on what kid of life you're living (or that its the amount you'll always make). Thanks!
Hi, elder sis Tammy! It's Tasheen. Do you know, How amazingly you have inspired me. .. I always See your Videos & Shorts & they really Inspire me also, motivate me to keep going as an Young Artist. Actually, I am a 11 years Young Artist, I have started my Art journey from 9 years. When, I first saw your videos I was like, Wow your videos are amazing for inspiration, motivation, tips & more. I have a small shop of kawaii things & I am a Beginner of polymer clay. So to speak, Your clay arts or charms, keychains & every clay things are Awesome❤ keep going~
Tammy, you should be SO proud of yourself. Your discipline, self-understanding of your abilities and limitations, your willingness to be flexible, all speak to your growing maturity. May God abundantly bless you with His grace this Christmas season.
You have helped me so much recently. Watching your videos while at my full time job brings me so much inspiration and happiness despite anything I’m going through in my life. You’re impact on my life is something I will never forget ❤️
Thank you for being transparent. It really helps when you want to start your own business. 😘
the burnout is SO REAL. thank u for being transparent, so many of us resonate exactly with what you've been saying!
You’re videos are so inspiring and genuine without fail, every time you get emotional on camera, so do I lol! I can tell you are a genuine person trying to make your business just as genuine and comforting as you! We are all so proud of you Tammy :) here’s to many more years!
Hi! I'm Angie and this was my first year being a small business owner. Though I do something super different than you, I was able to relate to you and truly loved this video. I felt way more alone before hearing u talk about the details like revenue, work/life balance, creativity burnout, etc. You're definitely an inspiration of mine! 💞
my the most comfortable uncomfy 🥰
Hi Tammy. I've been following your channel for awhile and just admire your art and hard work. Running a business is not always smooth sailing, but we get better each step. Thank you for bringing us along in your journey ❤
A big warm hug to you dear Tammy! You're so on the right track... I'm going to be 45 this Christmas and I'm currently learning this lesson the hard way. Take care of your body, your mind and your health. If you don't have that, everything else suffers. And by the way, we want to enjoy your art knowing that you are taking care of yourself while doing it. ;) P.s.: I did start my art journey this year and a big part of that decision was made from watching your videos. Thank you for resting instead of quitting! Much love to you.
7:15 Gurlll, you’re making me teary😭 I’m trying not to cry cuz I’m wearing my makeup lol
You’re definitely one of people opened my eyes to the small business world🤍 And I really hope that I’ll open my small business officially in 2025…☺️
I’m so happy for you! You grew a lot and learn a lot of mistakes from this year and I know your 2025 journey will be much better!!✨
Cannot wait to see your journey in 2025🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 Also Merry Christmas!!❤️
(Hey! I love Popflex too💪🏻)
Dear tammy, i understand you must (and can) be very proud, because of your sells, money, and all that business stuff and pays. Honestly, I do not think its your business which is selling so good. Its YOU! Its your heart, thouths, soul and your WHY. Recently I heard the phrase „people do not buy what you do, they buy why (and how) you do it“. And I truly believe in that. Its the reason behind, the reason why and how someone is doing something. It makes a huge difference if someone is doing fast and optimized stuff in hustle or stressed out to earn money to be able to live from. Or if someone is doing and creating with love, full heart and soul, patience and a bigger meaning behind… And then it is not important if someone could live from it, when it would be only stress. I see the most lucky and calm people doing the things they love with patience and time, NOT to be able to live from it, instead because they love it and have that deeper meaning behind and supporting it with another (easy) but sustainable and still cool job, to be able to do what they love in a small way on the side. I see so often people they want to live from their art, but loosing the fun in the pressure of being able to live from it fulltime, and selling crap ads (selling their soul) to be able to do that.. Why you need to live from it? Why this has to be the ultimate goal? Creativity needs time and space and is not only here, thats the magic.. Why its not worth doing another good and easy job, which allow doing creative stuff on the side when creativity is with us. We can not be all day creative, it needs rest and breaks, sometimes long breaks. It does not have to be the ultimate goal to do that fulltime and make stress again where it should not be stress. Why everyone want to be fulltime artists? They will burn out their precious but limited creativity in short time, loosing their fun and love to it.. Its so sad to see that more and more, and I dont understand that goal. (I know it feels independent and like being „free“, needing no one and all that, but is that realy true? Having stress and hustle to push creativity, make ads for crap (which is often), its a huge price to sell for that apparent independence)
i think the whole community including myself is so proud of you and your journey this year, let alone since 2020! although im not really able to pursue my creative interests at the moment id just like to say that you really do provide comfort and motivation every time i see your videos and its inspiring seeing you grow your business and art! its so cool and i love you thank you so much for putting your art into the world, i hope i can be like you in the future and be able to affect people in the same way~ :)
I want to grow outside of my comfort zone and open my own business. It’s so refreshing to hear your story and see how much you’ve grown! 💗☺️
I am so happy for you and soo happy to be here to see this growth!! I started my RUclips channel this year and your quality of content is a huge inspiration for me! Thank you for being here :)
Good job taking care of yourself! Your health is so much more valuable than anything else. Bonus - our creativity will BLOOM when you give it the space XO
Finding out that Maxine is based on your fathers goldfish and the meaning behind it makes everything you make so much sweeter and important. You're such a kind soul. 🥹
This video was much needed for me as someone who has been creating for a long time and doing a Etsy shop for 3 years i understand and relate to most of the things you’ve saying. I’m glad I followed you recently
Congratulations on an amazing year, Tammy! So proud of you.
My goal is to start my RUclips channel and get back into art. You have truly inspired me to go back to what I used to love so much. I am glad that things are working out for you and that you're able to take care of yourself. Happy holidays!
You inspire me every day to keep going with art and build my small business. Thank you for letting us learn from your experiences
I'm so, so proud of you, baby. you've inspired me to chase my dreams of launching my own small art shop, and I find so much comfort in your videos. thank you for being so honest with us 🖤
We appreciate your honesty and transparency so much!! Videos like this are rarely ever made. You’re a huge inspiration to everyone who has ever seen your videos :)
Not me getting teary 🥹 soooooooo proud of you Tammy! I’ve been watching your vids for years and love the transparency around your biz. You’re helping so many people. ❤
You are the reason I finally took the leap into youtube- I have made a whopping $21 so far!LOL!! But I am loving it! I love your inspiration!! My goals are just to continue creating and growing my channel- but remembering to have fun with it.
I greatly enjoy watching your videos! To see all the orders you receive makes me so incredibly happy and proud of you! You're an inspiration and I hope that someday my shop takes off the same way as your's! Your aesthetic, your organization, your presentation are all fantastic!
Keep it up! May you enjoy the holiday season and this much needed break for you! Thank you for all you do!!
- Amanda
I'm watching this comment right now while locking in to paint some paintings for a last-minute potential table at a craft fair! Watching your videos has been a huge part of inspiring me to believe I can also start a small business!! :) Thank you Tammy!! (love from an ex-Denver girl)
all im going to say is we adore you tammy. thank you for being you.
We’re into our 4th month with our small craft and printing business run from home. Your videos are so inspiring and I’m learning so much from you. I adore your will and passion. I pray that our business will reach the same milestone. God bless you with so much more in the coming years! -PS I’m also a crazy plant mama and I totally love that fiddle leaf in the background. 😊❤
Once again, thank you Tammy for your authenticity and caring to your audience. I am 45 days into my little small online gift shop where I reimagined my handmade creations into practical goods. Keep going and follow your/ our dreams we’all!🙏🏼💖🪷
Hi tammyy ! ❤ you make me so so motivated and I am not even flattering . I wait and just wait for you videos to be uploaded . I really am lucky so so lucky to find your account tammy your voice soothes and comforts me . Sometimes I even fall asleep listening to your videos . Thankyou tammy ! ❤ i am so so proud of you ❤❤
The small business queen is back!!!
You are so inspirational tammy! I’m an 18 year old small business owner and honestly really struggle with motivation in making my jewellery as well as juggling a job on top of that! You’ve taught me that it’s okay to take breaks when they’re needed, thank you so much 💗
I'm so proud of u
Yes Tammy 😊you were the one that inspired me to do polymer clay art and ever since 3 years ago I've been praying to get my hands on polymer clay. I finally was able too at the start of this year for my Art IA concerning business, thanks be to God, and was able to make my first polymer clay earrings collection. Now I have 3 collections and starting do pop up shops in my country. People love my earrings and I'm happy to be able to bring in some income to help me and my mom out since I'm still fresh out of school. I thank God for your existence and sparking my interest in polymer clay ❤
Hi Tammy!! Your videos really helped me get through a final today!! I was really stressed studying but I would watch your videos when I had breaks and it brought me so much comfort which is funny considered your brand name is Uncomfy hahaha!! But I just wanna say thank you and keep doing what you do!! Much love to you!! 🫶
Thank you so much for being so transparent about everything, this makes it so easy for us to have a realistic idea of having a succesful business! Congratulations on everything ☺
Hi Tammy, I have always watched your video since when you are still living with your roommates. I am a full time government servant and has always wanting to do what you do. I was not happy because of work but still grateful that I have a source of living despite my dreadful and exhausted body. My parents are Asian and I believe you can relate to how they always want 'safe career' for their kids, my patrents are no exception. However, I know they just dont want to see me living hard. You always encourage me without knowing. I see you grew from each videos and that inspire me a lot. Now I have a baby and is living with my in law. That really inspire me to start my art career aside and one day step out of government sector. I am expecting that I will next year feeling anxious and exhausted because I have tried starting my art business 2 years ago, but I also know that I am more experienced now. I had rather tried again than being regretful i didnt start again. I wish you good health and more success in the years coming. Thank you so much for making me believe again. ❤
Hi Tammy! Thank you for sharing your journey and being so transparent with us 🤗
Thank you so much, Tammy!! 💖For everything you do and how authentically you share. I deal with depression, anxiety, and chronic illnesses that have pretty much destroyed my dreams of making art and sharing stories. I had a major surgery this year and I’m hoping it will help. But during this difficult year, your videos, presence, and adorable creations lifted my spirits and gave me inspiration to keep going and to try again in 2025. Thank you from the top to bottom of my heart. You’re a treasure and I hope you find productive balance in 2025, value yourself even more, and take good care. You deserve all the hearts! 💕💖🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜 🎉cheers to 2025!! No matter how dark it may seem. Keep shining. 🌟
Ahh that sounds like an amazing year - you must be so proud! I work from home on my own creative business, so your videos have kept me company all year - thank you 💕 I hope you have a cosy and restful break and a wonderful Christmas 🎄
These videos are perfect a.) because I love watching you b.) my newborn daughter finds your voice so soothing, that she falls asleep 😊
The deeper dive into the year was wholesome! Its crazy that a year has past & so much has happened!!!🎉
Good job Tammy!! 👏👏👏 Happy holidays to you and your family
You've inspired so many artists worldwide! I always see people making things inspired by you. It's like you are the biggest guide!
Thanks for being so amazing! You've inspired me too to open my first ever RUclips channel! I'm also a clay artist but I wish I had a specific art style or unique style like you 🌷
Always take a break for your mental health. When I do some projects I kinda cry too because I also have this mentality to do everything at once and not taking a break since it seems to be a waste of time, but I now realized how important breaks are. I don't have the same thoughts after I had a break and my body feels recharged that I feel positive on my project. When I didn't take a break, I felt that everything looks bad and I don't feel fine physically, I want to quit the project, but after taking a break I see things differently. So I really can relate to the first part of this video.
I wish the best for your business and you really inspired me. I'm gonna try making some charms soon. I hope I can make it cute like your creations. I'm old and I just want to try out new things. Your videos are helping me to take my first step into polymer clay. Thanks for inspiring me. 🙂
You're so inspiring Tammy. You already achieved a lot even at a young age. I can't help myself questioning my life now as someone who's at her late 20s. It feels like I'm running out of time which leads me to have anxiety if what I've been doing is right. But I know that life is not a race. I'm still hopeful that one day I can figure out what I really want to do for the rest of my life.😊
I always love hearing your story! Your videos are always so comforting and inspiring to me! You work so hard to make your dreams come true and no matter what happens know that there will always be people rooting for you (like me 😉) and congrats on running a business so well, you know upscaling and selling plushies and even being able to support your parents, like that's amazing!!! In many ways, I wanna be just like you, lots of love! ❤❤❤❤❤
I’m so happy that you took a break! It’s good to take a step back sometimes 💕💕
I look up to you girll !! As your business is finiancially in a place much further than mine- i want to grow my youtube and small business up to where you are and you show me that its possible Tammy 🥰
I just enjoy watching your videos while making my own charms! You really motivate me and encouraged me to start my own business in July! 😸 I had just turned 14 and I spent my birthday money on materials 🥳 continue making amazing content!!
its a very important video for me cus i am starting my own business with polymer clay too... i love your videos and things u do so much !! :3
That makes me so happy 🥺💗 Good luck with your business!!
my homework for you for 2025 is to start learning how to sculpt virtually in 3d in illustrator and on project neo. (pantone connect is a helpful extension to add to illustrator)
This is such a good video. Don’t be too hard on yourself. Most people don’t make $60k net in a job. Plus you aren’t at the mercy of a boss or someone else’s company. This is amazing 🤩
I’m looking forward to the heat pack Maxine! 🍓
Thank you for being so transparent ❤ Love your work
Thank you for recording the journey and process and keeping going! Thank you for being real and honest and transparent! I am an artist as well and if you’re open, I’d love to work with you and learn more from you! I heard you mention working with other artists and that’s such a great and generous way of helping and giving back to your community 🙏🏼✨
You absolutely do bring comfort to our lives 🥹 thank you. We’re glad you’re doing better and taking care of yourself.
Side note: I think about those bubble plates you made way too often, any plans to do more??
Hi Tammy! 🐠 I also run a small art business as well! This year was rough for me financially, and I had to get a part time job (so no longer full time artist)☹ But I am working on different revenue streams (like youtube) to build a community! I just started In late October/early November and so far I am sticking to it. I also definitely need to build a website, which I just haven't had time to! This year that will be one of my goals! Love all your videos, and you do really keep me inspired and motivated to keep going and getting better!
I can't wait to receive my Maxine !!!
Congrats on all your achievements, Tammy! You help me stay motivated to create my own video Game :) I look forward to every video you post.
Hope you always find strength to achieve whatever you want in life ♥ ♥ and thank you so much for everything :) Lovyaaa
I love your videos so much! Your work is really inspiring and has got me considering starting my own small business. It’s really cool watching these videos from your perspective and experience. I also have to say, you are great at doing what you do, not only in the art aspect, but also in your videos. I only recently found your channel about a month ago and let me tell you, I’ve watched at least half of your videos. So thank you for sharing your passion with others! Happy holidays! ♥️🎄
Every since I found your channel , I was immediately hooked and thank you for the lovely tips ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for sharing!! You are a wonderful inspiration to all of us and we support your journey of growth 🥰🥰
I started following you this year!! And you have been such an inspiration and your RUclips channel has been a place for me to rest through university :) I'm thinking on doing my own small business next year 🥺 Thank you for inspired mee!!! Greetings from Chile 💖 God bless you Tammy :)
Finally you posted. I was waiting for you...😢
you inspired me to take initiative and self publish my book in the new year! thank you so much Tammy
I would like to up my content creation game and create a community, so that I can have at least one order for my shop! It has been really difficult and tiring makin all my handmade stickers and art print, and seeing that no one was interested in purchasing them. But I didn't give up thanks to inspiring artists like you ❤
Glad you’re taking care of yourself girlie!! ❤
Hi Tammy! ❤, I bought myself some air dry clay to try clay art for myself, at first I wanted to just try it as a hobby and also to create my friends and family clay stuff for Christmas haha.
And I thank you for inspiring me to do that, God Bless on your break and this upcoming 2025!❤
Love from the Philippines 🇵🇭
Such a great video! It's been awesome seeing you and your business grow! I'm taking my RUclips Channel seriously this year, and it's pretty discouraging at times, but I'm pushing through anyway! Merry Christmas, Tammy!
Hi I just want to say that you inspire me a lot, you are my favorite youtuber and I love your art. You gave me a lot of confidence and every time you post my day is better :)
I am in art highshool and in the future I want to have shop with handmade iteams. ❤
Hello! you are such an inspiration, thank you for sharing your business experience transparently. I was wondering if you could do a video about shipping/packaging? Thank you :)
Hiya! You are so inspiring that i made my own business
I’m glad you found the growth and system that works better for you. Here’s a thought for you since you said on Shopify you can see on the map who is viewing your shop. I’d take the highest average city location that buys/shops your products and make a limited edition clay figure that features that city. Like a Maxine in the Big Apple for NYC. Good luck in 2025.
thats such a good idea!!!!
60k net profit is 5k a month average. In very few places is that not a great income (yes, I know you also need to pay all the taxes etc). Thank you for the wrap up and thoughts, and maybe keep in mind that you are doing great, truly. Perspective is always handy :)
i love your english accent❤ and also every video you uploaded, you’re the best!
This year I started my small bussiness and found your channel, its super inspiring and it makes super motivated for 2025.🍊🍊🌈🌈🐄🐄✨✨
Sadly my shop didn’t work as well as yours. But I‘m not giving up just yet…
tammy you are so inspiring!! Keep up with the good work :)
Thanks for the realness ❤
I want to start a candle business next year so this video showed up at the right time!
Thank you for sharing
thank you tammy for always being so authentic, it is truly inspiring. my goal is to take your advice and take better care of myself so i can grow my channel and small business in 2025. always rooting for you!🤍