There’s so much more I could have talked about too! If you found this kind of video interesting let me know, I can definitely go into more detail on some of these things from my perspective… especially once I have more experience in the industry. For right now, I am a little sponge with a beginner’s mind. Thanks for watching ❤ Official invite to my housewarming live event coming to my instagram & community tab next week, stay tuned!
So I am curious since you missed your window to apply for dental and medical health benefits that means you can’t apply at all ever? And you have to find a job with these benefits in order to get them again?
Just wanted to say, I'm so happy I found your channel last year. Love how real and imperfect it is - that's what makes it perfect. Your personality is like a breath of fresh air, and every video makes me feel like we're in this together. Keep doing your thing, girl!
Your commentary about not having health insurance while you were perched on the window sill was perfect timing for dramatic tension. You are correct about the quiet but fearful mechanisms that keep people in corporate life (spot on). Also I think you need to oil your door hinges.
Yes, she 💯 hit the nail on the head about keeping people in corporate life. I’m nearing the end of my work career, hopefully will retire in two more years at the age of 59. I am from the generation that corporate life IS life. The stability, the health insurance, the endless hours so you can afford a car, home, and lots of vacations. I have succeeded at all of this, but the rub of it is the grind of it all, little fulfillment, and like Chelsea said, working to make other’s lives easier. It comes with a price. If there had been RUclips back in the early 90’s, maybe I would’ve gone that route.😊
"I'm stressed, but I'm incredibly happy". That literally brought tears to my ears, it's so good to see that you're doing great and I couldn't be happier for you. You got this, girl!! ✨💖
I normally skip over sponsored content in videos - if it’s something I’m not interested in or if I’ve seen multiple creators doing them - but I love how you’ve been doing them. It’s fun!!
Omg water drop is so lucky you crushed the sponsorship - was epic 👏- I recently found your channel and really enjoy it for so many reasons - I have a small channel where I focus on gluten and dairy free cooking and baking but after a rough 2023 and running over into 2024 I want to add more of everything I love into my channel but am not sure how to go about it!😊❤
@@ChelseaCallahan thank you 🙏 it’s just that it’s so niche and there is so much more to my world and creative side - am kinda frozen and lacking confidence in where to begin in adding new and different content to my channel! Hoping at some point I get the courage to just do it!
Also - this behind the scenes real look is the best- it’s exactly what I want to tune into. People wanna know what it takes to be a content creator. A lot of people want to be RUclipsrs without realizing how much work it is and young kids feel entitled by that thinking it’s easy to be glamorous and live in a huge house without doing the work. I think blogs like this is what is going to elevate your channel. I feel like you’re really finding your stride as a content creator who isn’t just trying to be an influencer and sell people excessive consumerism junk from Amazon that we don’t need. Keep up the good work girl.
You look great with or without professional makeup!! We all like to totally chill on our less busy or off days. It is much needed for your mental health. I would love to post on You Tube, but I am clueless regarding editing.
I hear ya learning to edit for me is a huge learning curve and am still not great and great editing sets your content apart - something I too need to work on - though it can be done and you can do it too!
I found your channel last year and it's been great to see you grow as a person, changes and challenges that came but seeing you embrace them is something inspiring. I'm just starting on youtube, I graduated last year from college and everyone's expecting me to get a 9-5, I might as well do, but I've always wanted to start my channel, you asked us to say what our channel is about but tbh i'm just experimenting with different topics and styles, but once again, your channel and your journey have been motivating to me, you're so authentic and that's something I value a lot, thanks for sharing bits of your life 💙
hi, my name is ki and im 21. i started my channel just a few days ago. i finally decided to go for it after 2+ years of just thinking about it. i post asmr videos, and even though the quality is not amazing right now, i really hope to be able to improve at it, as it is truly my passion. i honestly haven't expected anything to go anywhere on my channel, but the surprising amounts of comments and support is so comforting and sweet. videos like these encourage me to keep trying despite the feeling of not being good enough, so thank you!
It's weird because America promotes itself as a country of entrepreneurship, of the self-made man, but the reality is self-employed people are punished by a lack of basic support in the form of healthcare, dental etc. By the way you're a very good actor Chelsea, your ad reminded me of Phoebe and Ursula in Friends. Very well done, I didn't even skip the ad like I normally do!
Who knew your acting skills would be utilised for your sponsors, it works so well. You are the most honest person on RUclips I’ve ever met. Being self focussed is the only way to be, you are only responsible for you. You’ll relax into it and you’ll work out your own boundaries. This is such a new experience for you. I really hope you can find a part time job in an engagement position, one that showcases and develops all your natural community connection skills. You go girl you’re really smashing it ❤❤❤
I want to thank you for being so open and honest about your experience. I know how vulnerable that can feel but its also so relatable. I worked for starbucks for just under 10 years while going to school and they consider 20 hours a week full time which gives you all the benefits including vacation hours, medical, and 401k match. They also give a wonderful sense of community. That could be a fun part time job for you because you meet so many interesting people. With that being said, I think its fun to watch your progress on this platform and if you’re comfortable with it, a fun video idea could be how much RUclips paid you the 1st year of monetizing your channel or something along those lines. I always find those videos eye opening. Anyway, thanks you for your content and being so damn relatable ❤
Chelsea!! It took me 4 days to get to this video but your vlogs are the ones I look forward to the MOST. They are always ALWAYS!! so beautifully structured. I am glued to them from start to finish and nothing seems to be able to distract me away from them. ❤ I’m really grateful that you became a Content Creator so that all of us random people could be exposed to you rather than just the ppl confined to your orbit because you are so incredibly special. 1. TY for sharing this video. 2. I’m a tiny toddler YTer, posted my 1st vlog Oct ‘23, without real intentions on being a legit “vlogger” or “CC” but my husband encouraged it as a way for me to have an additional outlet and I’m happy he did because 3. A vlogger came across my ch and, for SOME reason, suggested I take a look at your ch. 4. So I did mostly because I wanted to honor her suggestion and not because I wanted to see another “Life-Alone, NYC” Vlog 😅 I really wasn’t interested in that any more honestly BUT THEN… you! I needed exactly YOU in my life. And I’ve been inspired to keep up my Vlogging journey as a way to explore myself further, to push my self into new territories, because of how inspiring you are. I’m 36yo and stopped being a fan-girl a long time ago, not even for celebs, but I’m totally fan-girling b.c your humanity shines through so brightly. I mean to say, your dimension and layers are always flawfully glowing. ❤ Anyway, Sanks, NoWa
I hadn't focused on the views you've been doing over the last few months and GIRL! GOOD JOB! You deserve all this growth, your channel is doing great and I'm very happy for you❤❤❤❤❤❤
This video is so timely, I just submitted an application for an admin assistant job and I am TERRIFIED. I've worked in a grocery store for the past 12 years and I have a lot of mental hang-ups about feeling like I'm not cut out for anything else...so it helps to hear that you were going through a similar struggle when you transitioned from a waitress to your corporate job. I really admire how brave you are to pursue this RUclips thing and I'm grateful for your transparency about the process. Makes me feel a little less alone. ❤ ALSO, what lip product are you using in your narration scenes? I love that peachy color on you and want to try it out.
Thank you, I appreciate it :) Seems like not many people stay in jobs for this long anymore, for better or worse. Hard to find people to relate to! @@MikeLHunt916
You do work hard to get the videos out. It's appreciated! I've followed Alexis for a while as well, and it was both a surprise and lovely to see the two of you together! xx
Love your rambling vlogs on life. I have dabbled in making youtube videos about triathlon training and traveling! It's hard to think I could go from 50 subscribers to as many as you one day. Like I don't have as much to say as other creators. I admire you broadening your videos ❤
Love seeing these behind the scenes moments- and you are SO RIGHT about corporate jobs being risky now too. My company just did a huge restricting and a lot of friends of mine were laid off :( it's tough out there, so you're 100% right, if you have the opportunity to take the leap, do it!!
You have come so far…nice to watch you grow. Stop self-deprecation, you look FAB wearing confidence Chelsea;) and look where your courage + confidence got you. 88K+ almost at 100K:)
You’re the best. The energy, care and just drive you out into your channel is inspirational. Thank you for sharing this, for being so real. I definitely need to take that leap and maybe with those video, I can. ❤
Thank you for this video and giving me reassurance that RUclips is the right choice for change. I , myself, work as an advanced practice nurse in anesthesiology. Although my education and career has brought me some sense of pride and accomplishment..I feel like there is something more. This whole thing of working for a living and dedicating 40 years is not all that is supposed to be. I started RUclips to educate those who are in high level professions but feel stuck about their time, location, and financial freedom. Im in Massachusetts, so those that pursuing content creation on the side or full time… maybe we can all meet up one ☝️ day 😊
I started vlogging recently because I feel so unfulfilled at my current 9-5. I’m resonating with your video so much! I was also an executive assistant a few years ago and MAN I will never do that again! Loving your channel and the kittens 🥹
You are so inspiring. I hope you know you're helping other ppl out here. Thank you ... we all need to remember it's ok to fail sometimes . We just have to get back up and try again...
Love this video. Leaving my job for my creative work might be happening for me this year and it freaks me out but is so exciting to think about. Love that you show the balance between the two feelings!
I loved this video so much! I quit my corporate job last year for 6 months to pursue my dreams and it was the best thing I've ever done for myself. Best of luck to you on your journey Chelsea!! ❤
Thank you for talking about your managers, I'd never thought of creators having them but of course it makes so much sense when you get to the point of having contracts and brand sponsorships.
Loved this video I never normally would click on this sort of thing but watched right to the end! Also the water drop ad was so creative. I have a channel where I post about normal London life, 9-5 office routine and commuting! You inspired me to start my channel again after giving it up over 10 years ago! So glad I did so thank you 😊
I have a small channel where I make planner-related content and sometimes random vlogs. this video was so interesting to hear about all the behind the scenes that happen for a full-time youtuber. keep the content coming
I left my full-time job to pursue a creative career 7 years ago and all of your sentiments totally track. I had all the same feelings (and still have them to this day) - a mix of awe, pride, and excitement, and sheet terror that it can all go away at any point. I really feel you on the pain from lack of structure and not being expected somewhere by a certain time each day. Something that's been immensely helpful is going to a coworking space 1-2 times per week. There are a couple of affordable ones in the city and they really help with that "rotting at home" feeling haha
I find myself accidentally comparing other channels to yours while I’m watching, and thinking that you just do it better. It’s not condescension to others whatsoever, nor is it conscious, it just happens while I’m watching and the intrusive thoughts take over lol, and there’s amaaaaazing creators on this platform that I absolutely love. But you’re just SO GOOD at this, Chelsea!
I love that I found you channel! I actually quit my 9-5 so I can finish school and I have unlocked so much in me that I don't even recognize my old self. (Thank you therapy lol) Yes, I am 29 living with my parents, BUT I am about to finish my master's program and have applied for my Ph.D. I am so happy that I finally decided to fully focus on school but also the creatity in my. I do vlog, my videos are abut me being recently diagnosed with ADHD and going through Grad school. I also talk about the books I read because I stopped reading due to burnout.
I haven’t tuned into one of your videos since your vlogmas and around when you quit your job, your energy seems so much higher and from an outside perspective it seems like it was the right move even with the down times. I recently just moved to NYC for school and I’m 18, the first few weeks I was here really did suck because I felt like I was unsure wether it was the right choice but exactly what you said, if it’s not it’s something to learn from and now I’m nearly 2 months in and I can truly say I absolutely love living here in NYC!
Chelsea I’ve been watching your videos for a while now with my son and they’re motivating and refreshing. You’re so sweet and you make the best of everything. So Kudos to you and keep going with your creativity and sweetness👍😊🧁
Chelsea this is such a motivating video! and its really like if it was made specifically made for me its crazy! I'm still in the process of figuring out my niche and my community in youtube :D Thanks for your hard work because it really gets to our hearts.
I appreciated this video immensely. All of it! Thank you for your candidness. I left teaching after nearly two decades, just under two years ago, and have been a full-time artist in Brooklyn ever since. I *loved* your comment that "feeling terrified is better than feeling bored." Here's to GOOD terror and carving our own paths in this wild city! *Just* recently started the RUclips journey and love the opportunity for long-form content. Thank you for always keeping it authentic!♥
I love following your channel and it has really encouraged me to invest into my own. I was made redundant and decided to take the leap into self-employment rather than going back to a corporate position. I totally understand what feeling terrified means, but your videos are always really encouraging, because they feel so real. ❤
Hi! I've been watching yours vids from 6'ish months and I'm soooo grateful that I can get to know your point of view on professional life, but also on personal bumps and challenges. I've wanted to write a comment about your videos for a long time, but it always seemed shallow to me. I've been struggling with my own everyday problems for some time, so now I know what is most needed in such situations: a simple thank you and good job GURL! When you asked if we want more videos like this, I will answer: yes, indeed! Greetings from Europe!
Such a cute ad segment. Thanks for sharing some of the nuances of being a creator. I just started a new channel after vlogging sporadically on my old one for years. Hoping for a fresh start and more focused creative energy with the ultimate goal of growing a community (love that you spoke to that aspect as well). Congratulations on your journey! I'm sure it's just beginning.
Hi Chelsea…. You are breaking free from societal conditioning, we have it from the day we are born, now you are really seeing the person you are… fantastic go girl!!!! Xx❤
Hands down the best ad spot on RUclips! And thank you for showing some behind-the-scenes footage, and also sharing your experience as a full-time creator and some of the real challenges as well. The honesty is refreshing and even though at times, it may be a little scary to share, it’s always appreciated. Thank you.
Enjoyed this video! Saw you on Alexis Eldredge’s channel so was happy to see her in this vlog. Hope to see more of you two hanging together. Have a great weekend! 😊
I love what you said about the similarities you found between starting your corporate job and starting this creative career! I also changed my career path a couple years ago, and now I'm making some content on the side (on the clock app) and sometimes I struggle with feeling like I have no idea where to even start when it comes to content creation. But this reminded me that when I changed careers I had no idea what I even wanted to do, and now I love my part-time work! Hopefully I can lean into the uncertainty with content creation and just keep having fun with it :).
Hi Chelsea. I just found your channel through this video. Last year I quit my job as a teacher (after 12 years) and moved from Texas to Oregon (I've also lived in Queens!). For the past 7 years I've had a RUclips channel about luxury bags and showing people how they can be more accessible (not just for the wealthy). I've taken this time to try things on my channel and to explore other ideas that I never had time for with my 9-5 and it's been great and liberating but also terrifying like you said. I identify with the mental struggles you mentioned at the end of this video. There are so many things to do that no matter what I'm working on, even if it's important and productive, I feel like I should be working on something else. I'm still trying to figure it out and I'm learning to trust myself and that it will all work out in the end. Thanks for making this video!
Love this and the behind the scenes is what we all want to see. I’m still trying to figure out how I want my channel to go. Right now I don’t want my face on the internet because of past stalking experience, but I’ve got a lot of life experiences to share that could help someone.
Love how creative you are with your ads! Seriously - the only ads I don't skip LOL. Thank you for sharing your content with us - it's really refreshing! Anywho - I'm nervous to start a youtube channel, I fear that my content won't be helpful or worthwhile. For now I'm on the ~clock app~ as @froulmate and I talk a lot about my grief journey since losing my best friend last year, but also things that I enjoy like running and all that jazz. A regular girly pop who also happens to carry a suitcase full of grief and a ghost wherever she goes, lol.
Omg Nudestix! Their blur stick is my go-to primer/concealer that goes under my powder foundation. Love their eyeshadow sticks too... just makes makeup fast/easy haha I also loved the apartment tour!! Congrats on taking the plunge and quitting the 9 to 5. The best part of life is taking risks, because you're always guaranteed to learn something valuable!
I stumbled upon this video and I am so happy I did. I have quit my day job and my last day is coming up soon. I have been on RUclips for 10 years but just started being more productive the past few years. I want to become a full-time content creator and open my own art business also. I need to see examples like you to help give me a balanced perspective but also encourage my creative pursuits. Thank you for sharing your experience as a full time creative.
I really liked this video. I enjoy this behind-the-scenes video as well as your others. This lets us get to know you better and feel more a part of your community. I especially like how you talk "to us" as if we are there. Your comment about us "being down there" due to the missing tripod is what made me want to write this comment. Thanks for being so engaging with us. Keep up the great work!
hi Chelsea... just discovered your channel... gonna watch more of your videos (soothing and fluff free)... you got one more 👍 !! btw, what's the name of the song at 20:21 please?
Love the transparency and also love that you hang out with Alexis ! i started my RUclips channel in 2021 and it's been so hard. Growing here isn't easy at all but i won't give up it needs to work out !
Another awesome sponsor spot! Great job! They should pay you extra. Also a very intriguing video. I kinda like the behind the scenes thing. Makes you more human.
Thank you for being so transparent about this stuff! Some people really make it seem like they have it all figured out (taxes, insurances, investments) but it really is SO complicated and no one helps you really. We are all on the confused adult bus together
I am blown away by your twinsies promos and this one was so so GOOD!! You are brilliant for filming the type of sponsorship promos that we not only have to watch because we love them, but we now look forward to them. So not only are you a very fun content creator but you’re a brilliant businesswoman too. Double clink, Chelsea C!! You’re amazing! 🙌☕️❤️☕️❤️☕️❤️☕️🥰
Hi Chelsea! I left my corporate job with a media company for 10 years. It has been months and I haven't really matched mys usual income from before. But freelance writing (mostly FREE sadly) but ithas shown me a version of myself that I have never seen before. Can totally relate on what you said on missing your regular job but I am thankful that you are fearlessly showing these on the internet. Been a huge fan of yours. Thank you for opening your heart so we can understand ours! Keep on creating!
This video was so amazing. I really relate to this 9-5 job talk. Your sponsored segments are so funny. They remind of another one of my favorite RUclips channels, Kingin' It. I'm excited for half marathon training content (if you decide you'd like to share with us).
absolutely amazing video! When you talked about never wanting the 9 to 5, and hyper focusing on what you love doing, it really resonated. I never wanted that kind of life for myself, but that was what was expected of me, and being a young dad, i listened to family tell me what i had to do, because i was a dad now... and really, i should have not listened, because i spent those years being angry at life and supper depressed. I left my last IT job in 2013 and haven't looked back since. I decided to try my hand at construction and that worked for a while. But, ultimately, it bombed. So, my wife and I decided to sell our house in 2019 and move to Denver. She had a job with the state, but after living in central Texas pretty well all our lives, and having fallen in love with Colorado 9 years prior on a road trip, we decided it was the time to move to Denver. After 5 years of a lot happening, the pandemic, the loss of her mother and my stepfather, we were finally able to get enough money together to buy and build a mobile kitchen trailer and truck to open our food truck. We just started this January and its been slow, but it's also winter. We're still learning the business and it being slow is turning out to be a good thing for that reason. I've been playing with the idea, and even making a few videos about the experience, of making a RUclips channel about life and running a mobile food business for a while. Alot of what i keep forgetting to do is setting up the camera because i get so into cooking. My wife does a few short videos here and there for content, but we're exhausted the day after any gig. Eventually, i keep telling myself, I'll get the camera out and remember to take video lol. The decision to not go back into corporate America has not been without its way downs, but I've had enough "ups" in the curve for it to have made me a lot happier in life. I'm glad you have that too!
I’ve watched a lot of “guides to becoming a full time RUclipsr” but this was by far the most down to earth and honest take I’ve seen. Thanks for putting yourself out there. You’re one of my favorite creators these days ❤
Nice to see some things behind the scenes. I don't understand anything about open slots or what 401k means or any of the other US money stuff but it sounds stressful
Chelsea, I'm so proud of you for taking the leap of leaving your 9-5! Every time I hear you talk about this it inspires me and gives me hope that I could one day take that leap too
I've wanted to start a channel for SO long, but fear always got the best of me. I'm editing my first video right now at the speed of a tranquilised turtle, but I'm getting there. Thank you for your insight! And that BOMB sponsor segment which, should I ever get sponsors, I'll -steal- emulate.
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There’s so much more I could have talked about too! If you found this kind of video interesting let me know, I can definitely go into more detail on some of these things from my perspective… especially once I have more experience in the industry. For right now, I am a little sponge with a beginner’s mind. Thanks for watching ❤ Official invite to my housewarming live event coming to my instagram & community tab next week, stay tuned!
Chelsea, check the waterdrop link in the description box. It doesn’t work. Maybe it’s just me.
thank you! it should be working now 😊 sorry about that @@moda78z
So I am curious since you missed your window to apply for dental and medical health benefits that means you can’t apply at all ever? And you have to find a job with these benefits in order to get them again?
to be honest i'm not sure!! i'll probably bring it up in future vlogs what my solution ends up being!@@heavenlymorsels
Dang, your channel is growing like bigger than Seymour from Little Shop. XD
Still the best sponsored segments on RUclips.
💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
For real!! I ❤ the factor ones the best!!❤
Segment? That's no comedy bit, that's Chelsea's evil twin!
Absolutely agree
Yes! Love the sponsorship videos. Believe me that’s not something I usually say!😊
"feeling terrified is better than feeling bored"
love this!
And this is why I switched jobs the end of last year!
not sure I agree)) sometimes I prefer to be bored
The myth of normal. Fear/anxiety is not better than boredom.
Just wanted to say, I'm so happy I found your channel last year. Love how real and imperfect it is - that's what makes it perfect. Your personality is like a breath of fresh air, and every video makes me feel like we're in this together. Keep doing your thing, girl!
thank you so much ❤️ we are definitely in this together
Chelsea - adore your high-pressure, low-anger personality. It's a lovely mix.
haha I've never thought of it that way. thank you ❤
Kind voice, kind spirit, heart on your sleeve, being honest, and being able to communicate your point. Chelsea keep being you. You are fantastic!
thank you for your kind words 💘
Your commentary about not having health insurance while you were perched on the window sill was perfect timing for dramatic tension. You are correct about the quiet but fearful mechanisms that keep people in corporate life (spot on). Also I think you need to oil your door hinges.
Yes, she 💯 hit the nail on the head about keeping people in corporate life. I’m nearing the end of my work career, hopefully will retire in two more years at the age of 59. I am from the generation that corporate life IS life. The stability, the health insurance, the endless hours so you can afford a car, home, and lots of vacations. I have succeeded at all of this, but the rub of it is the grind of it all, little fulfillment, and like Chelsea said, working to make other’s lives easier. It comes with a price. If there had been RUclips back in the early 90’s, maybe I would’ve gone that route.😊
"I'm stressed, but I'm incredibly happy". That literally brought tears to my ears, it's so good to see that you're doing great and I couldn't be happier for you.
You got this, girl!! ✨💖
I normally skip over sponsored content in videos - if it’s something I’m not interested in or if I’ve seen multiple creators doing them - but I love how you’ve been doing them. It’s fun!!
SO FUN ❤
these ad spots just keep getting better and better! LOVED the cross over surprise, alexis is my other fave nyc-vlogger 😁
Yessssss!!! Chelsea & Alexis are 2 of my top comfort channels!! Was great seeing them together ☺️
Same here, what a lovely surprise!
Came here to say this as well! Followed Chelsea after seeing her on Alexis’s vlog. ☺️
I’m so glad your channel got into my algorithm last year!
Omg water drop is so lucky you crushed the sponsorship - was epic 👏- I recently found your channel and really enjoy it for so many reasons - I have a small channel where I focus on gluten and dairy free cooking and baking but after a rough 2023 and running over into 2024 I want to add more of everything I love into my channel but am not sure how to go about it!😊❤
so glad you found me! love your channel concept, such a cool thing you're doing ❤
@@ChelseaCallahan thank you 🙏 it’s just that it’s so niche and there is so much more to my world and creative side - am kinda frozen and lacking confidence in where to begin in adding new and different content to my channel! Hoping at some point I get the courage to just do it!
I agree now I want to order it buy it and drink it 24/7
Also - this behind the scenes real look is the best- it’s exactly what I want to tune into. People wanna know what it takes to be a content creator. A lot of people want to be RUclipsrs without realizing how much work it is and young kids feel entitled by that thinking it’s easy to be glamorous and live in a huge house without doing the work. I think blogs like this is what is going to elevate your channel. I feel like you’re really finding your stride as a content creator who isn’t just trying to be an influencer and sell people excessive consumerism junk from Amazon that we don’t need. Keep up the good work girl.
You look great with or without professional makeup!! We all like to totally chill on our less busy or off days. It is much needed for your mental health. I would love to post on You Tube, but I am clueless regarding editing.
I hear ya learning to edit for me is a huge learning curve and am still not great and great editing sets your content apart - something I too need to work on - though it can be done and you can do it too!
I watch Alexis too. A lot of us were like yeah Chesla is so cool. I love your openness and honesty. I’m so proud of you!
I found your channel last year and it's been great to see you grow as a person, changes and challenges that came but seeing you embrace them is something inspiring.
I'm just starting on youtube, I graduated last year from college and everyone's expecting me to get a 9-5, I might as well do, but I've always wanted to start my channel, you asked us to say what our channel is about but tbh i'm just experimenting with different topics and styles, but once again, your channel and your journey have been motivating to me, you're so authentic and that's something I value a lot, thanks for sharing bits of your life 💙
hi, my name is ki and im 21. i started my channel just a few days ago. i finally decided to go for it after 2+ years of just thinking about it. i post asmr videos, and even though the quality is not amazing right now, i really hope to be able to improve at it, as it is truly my passion. i honestly haven't expected anything to go anywhere on my channel, but the surprising amounts of comments and support is so comforting and sweet. videos like these encourage me to keep trying despite the feeling of not being good enough, so thank you!
I follow Alexis Eldridge too!✨
Its such a nice surprise that you two are friends, and to see her pop up in a video of yours!❤
i love that you and Alexis are friends! I watch her vlogs too. I love that both your guys' content are realistic about nyc life.
she's the best!!
It's weird because America promotes itself as a country of entrepreneurship, of the self-made man, but the reality is self-employed people are punished by a lack of basic support in the form of healthcare, dental etc. By the way you're a very good actor Chelsea, your ad reminded me of Phoebe and Ursula in Friends. Very well done, I didn't even skip the ad like I normally do!
Who knew your acting skills would be utilised for your sponsors, it works so well. You are the most honest person on RUclips I’ve ever met. Being self focussed is the only way to be, you are only responsible for you. You’ll relax into it and you’ll work out your own boundaries. This is such a new experience for you. I really hope you can find a part time job in an engagement position, one that showcases and develops all your natural community connection skills. You go girl you’re really smashing it ❤❤❤
I want to thank you for being so open and honest about your experience. I know how vulnerable that can feel but its also so relatable. I worked for starbucks for just under 10 years while going to school and they consider 20 hours a week full time which gives you all the benefits including vacation hours, medical, and 401k match. They also give a wonderful sense of community. That could be a fun part time job for you because you meet so many interesting people. With that being said, I think its fun to watch your progress on this platform and if you’re comfortable with it, a fun video idea could be how much RUclips paid you the 1st year of monetizing your channel or something along those lines. I always find those videos eye opening. Anyway, thanks you for your content and being so damn relatable ❤
Chelsea!! It took me 4 days to get to this video but your vlogs are the ones I look forward to the MOST. They are always ALWAYS!! so beautifully structured. I am glued to them from start to finish and nothing seems to be able to distract me away from them. ❤
I’m really grateful that you became a Content Creator so that all of us random people could be exposed to you rather than just the ppl confined to your orbit because you are so incredibly special.
1. TY for sharing this video.
2. I’m a tiny toddler YTer, posted my 1st vlog Oct ‘23, without real intentions on being a legit “vlogger” or “CC” but my husband encouraged it as a way for me to have an additional outlet and I’m happy he did because
3. A vlogger came across my ch and, for SOME reason, suggested I take a look at your ch.
4. So I did mostly because I wanted to honor her suggestion and not because I wanted to see another “Life-Alone, NYC” Vlog 😅 I really wasn’t interested in that any more honestly
BUT THEN… you!
I needed exactly YOU in my life.
And I’ve been inspired to keep up my Vlogging journey as a way to explore myself further, to push my self into new territories, because of how inspiring you are.
I’m 36yo and stopped being a fan-girl a long time ago, not even for celebs, but I’m totally fan-girling b.c your humanity shines through so brightly. I mean to say, your dimension and layers are always flawfully glowing. ❤
Anyway, Sanks,
NoWa
I hadn't focused on the views you've been doing over the last few months and GIRL! GOOD JOB! You deserve all this growth, your channel is doing great and I'm very happy for you❤❤❤❤❤❤
🥹😭 thank you!
This video is so timely, I just submitted an application for an admin assistant job and I am TERRIFIED. I've worked in a grocery store for the past 12 years and I have a lot of mental hang-ups about feeling like I'm not cut out for anything else...so it helps to hear that you were going through a similar struggle when you transitioned from a waitress to your corporate job. I really admire how brave you are to pursue this RUclips thing and I'm grateful for your transparency about the process. Makes me feel a little less alone. ❤ ALSO, what lip product are you using in your narration scenes? I love that peachy color on you and want to try it out.
As a 13 Year Grocery store vet myself… congrats to you. Your gonna do just fine.
Thank you, I appreciate it :) Seems like not many people stay in jobs for this long anymore, for better or worse. Hard to find people to relate to! @@MikeLHunt916
Best of luck to you. Hope you get the job!
oh my god that's so exciting! you got this ❤ I used the brand ilia shade lullaby. sending you all the good vibes for your new chapter!
@@Miishii_59 Thank you! Appreciate you :)
You do work hard to get the videos out. It's appreciated! I've followed Alexis for a while as well, and it was both a surprise and lovely to see the two of you together! xx
Super interesting info and loved the very creative sponsorship piece! I always look forward to your content!
Congratulations 🎉 🗽
Good for you Chelsea! Sometimes you don’t know what’s going to happen until you actually do it. You make decisions as you go. Good luck!😊
I love that you are friends with Alexis Eldridge. I follow her too! Love you both xxx
Same!!❤
Same same!!🌸
Love your rambling vlogs on life. I have dabbled in making youtube videos about triathlon training and traveling! It's hard to think I could go from 50 subscribers to as many as you one day. Like I don't have as much to say as other creators. I admire you broadening your videos ❤
omg you do triathalons!? that's incredible❤
Such a fun and cute ad idea! I love and look forward to your videos! ❤
Awesome video. Inspiring stuff❤ I love NY. Hope to meet you one day!
Love seeing these behind the scenes moments- and you are SO RIGHT about corporate jobs being risky now too. My company just did a huge restricting and a lot of friends of mine were laid off :( it's tough out there, so you're 100% right, if you have the opportunity to take the leap, do it!!
I’m so sorry about your friends :( that is so scary!
You have come so far…nice to watch you grow. Stop self-deprecation, you look FAB wearing confidence Chelsea;) and look where your courage + confidence got you. 88K+ almost at 100K:)
You’re the best.
The energy, care and just drive you out into your channel is inspirational.
Thank you for sharing this, for being so real.
I definitely need to take that leap and maybe with those video, I can. ❤
I know right. Love reading comments like this while I’m watching ❤
Thank you for this video and giving me reassurance that RUclips is the right choice for change. I , myself, work as an advanced practice nurse in anesthesiology. Although my education and career has brought me some sense of pride and accomplishment..I feel like there is something more. This whole thing of working for a living and dedicating 40 years is not all that is supposed to be. I started RUclips to educate those who are in high level professions but feel stuck about their time, location, and financial freedom. Im in Massachusetts, so those that pursuing content creation on the side or full time… maybe we can all meet up one ☝️ day 😊
Thanks Chelsea! I love your videos for your honesty and valuable insights.
JAJAJAJAJAJAJA THE SPONSOR SEGMENT! GREAT WORK
I started vlogging recently because I feel so unfulfilled at my current 9-5. I’m resonating with your video so much! I was also an executive assistant a few years ago and MAN I will never do that again! Loving your channel and the kittens 🥹
You seem a very down to earth individual. I hope the transition works out for you
thank you ❤
You are so inspiring. I hope you know you're helping other ppl out here. Thank you ... we all need to remember it's ok to fail sometimes . We just have to get back up and try again...
Amen
Love this video. Leaving my job for my creative work might be happening for me this year and it freaks me out but is so exciting to think about. Love that you show the balance between the two feelings!
So exciting!!!
I loved this video so much! I quit my corporate job last year for 6 months to pursue my dreams and it was the best thing I've ever done for myself. Best of luck to you on your journey Chelsea!! ❤
Hi! I’m so happy for you and coming from someone who left corporate America 6 months ago, it was the BEST thing for my mental health! ❤
would love another vid!! I find the behind the scenes of content creators so fascinating
Thank you for talking about your managers, I'd never thought of creators having them but of course it makes so much sense when you get to the point of having contracts and brand sponsorships.
Loved this video I never normally would click on this sort of thing but watched right to the end! Also the water drop ad was so creative. I have a channel where I post about normal London life, 9-5 office routine and commuting! You inspired me to start my channel again after giving it up over 10 years ago! So glad I did so thank you 😊
so exciting!! your channel looks so fun ❤omg where did you get your red glasses frames? they are so cute
@@ChelseaCallahan Aw thank you so much! they are from a brand i think based in London called Cubbitts! the frames are so thick but I do love them! :)
I have a small channel where I make planner-related content and sometimes random vlogs. this video was so interesting to hear about all the behind the scenes that happen for a full-time youtuber. keep the content coming
I LOVED hearing more about the behind the scenes
Really enjoying your channel. Normally I’d skip the sponsored but I really enjoyed your sketches.
Chelsea, you are doing great. Hey, we all have highs and lows. You are in a great flow. Enjoy it…
I left my full-time job to pursue a creative career 7 years ago and all of your sentiments totally track. I had all the same feelings (and still have them to this day) - a mix of awe, pride, and excitement, and sheet terror that it can all go away at any point. I really feel you on the pain from lack of structure and not being expected somewhere by a certain time each day. Something that's been immensely helpful is going to a coworking space 1-2 times per week. There are a couple of affordable ones in the city and they really help with that "rotting at home" feeling haha
I find myself accidentally comparing other channels to yours while I’m watching, and thinking that you just do it better. It’s not condescension to others whatsoever, nor is it conscious, it just happens while I’m watching and the intrusive thoughts take over lol, and there’s amaaaaazing creators on this platform that I absolutely love. But you’re just SO GOOD at this, Chelsea!
I do the same thing! Chelsea is just so fun to watch and "hangout with" :) She has great energy, so funny, and keeps it real.
I love that I found you channel! I actually quit my 9-5 so I can finish school and I have unlocked so much in me that I don't even recognize my old self. (Thank you therapy lol) Yes, I am 29 living with my parents, BUT I am about to finish my master's program and have applied for my Ph.D. I am so happy that I finally decided to fully focus on school but also the creatity in my. I do vlog, my videos are abut me being recently diagnosed with ADHD and going through Grad school. I also talk about the books I read because I stopped reading due to burnout.
I haven’t tuned into one of your videos since your vlogmas and around when you quit your job, your energy seems so much higher and from an outside perspective it seems like it was the right move even with the down times. I recently just moved to NYC for school and I’m 18, the first few weeks I was here really did suck because I felt like I was unsure wether it was the right choice but exactly what you said, if it’s not it’s something to learn from and now I’m nearly 2 months in and I can truly say I absolutely love living here in NYC!
Chelsea I’ve been watching your videos for a while now with my son and they’re motivating and refreshing. You’re so sweet and you make the best of everything. So Kudos to you and keep going with your creativity and sweetness👍😊🧁
Hey thank you so much ❤️
you can also (spray) paint the little thingy at 7:15 in to a funky colour. Thats kind of my move whenever im not sure if i like something
Love that you shared some of the background of how things work. Love you. California Joanna
Another video yes! I loved this video thank you. It really resonated and it was something I’ve been needing to hear.
Thank you!
I really liked this video and getting to know you better. Do some more like this!
Chelsea this is such a motivating video! and its really like if it was made specifically made for me its crazy! I'm still in the process of figuring out my niche and my community in youtube :D Thanks for your hard work because it really gets to our hearts.
I appreciated this video immensely. All of it! Thank you for your candidness. I left teaching after nearly two decades, just under two years ago, and have been a full-time artist in Brooklyn ever since. I *loved* your comment that "feeling terrified is better than feeling bored." Here's to GOOD terror and carving our own paths in this wild city! *Just* recently started the RUclips journey and love the opportunity for long-form content. Thank you for always keeping it authentic!♥
I love following your channel and it has really encouraged me to invest into my own. I was made redundant and decided to take the leap into self-employment rather than going back to a corporate position. I totally understand what feeling terrified means, but your videos are always really encouraging, because they feel so real. ❤
Hi! I've been watching yours vids from 6'ish months and I'm soooo grateful that I can get to know your point of view on professional life, but also on personal bumps and challenges. I've wanted to write a comment about your videos for a long time, but it always seemed shallow to me. I've been struggling with my own everyday problems for some time, so now I know what is most needed in such situations: a simple thank you and good job GURL! When you asked if we want more videos like this, I will answer: yes, indeed! Greetings from Europe!
Such a cute ad segment. Thanks for sharing some of the nuances of being a creator. I just started a new channel after vlogging sporadically on my old one for years. Hoping for a fresh start and more focused creative energy with the ultimate goal of growing a community (love that you spoke to that aspect as well). Congratulations on your journey! I'm sure it's just beginning.
Hi Chelsea…. You are breaking free from societal conditioning, we have it from the day we are born, now you are really seeing the person you are… fantastic go girl!!!! Xx❤
Hands down the best ad spot on RUclips! And thank you for showing some behind-the-scenes footage, and also sharing your experience as a full-time creator and some of the real challenges as well. The honesty is refreshing and even though at times, it may be a little scary to share, it’s always appreciated. Thank you.
Enjoyed this video! Saw you on Alexis Eldredge’s channel so was happy to see her in this vlog. Hope to see more of you two hanging together. Have a great weekend! 😊
You are the only youtuber who I don't skip through their ads. Great work! You make it so entertaining
Chelsea! You are so creative and you should be very proud of yourself ❤ Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us!
I love what you said about the similarities you found between starting your corporate job and starting this creative career! I also changed my career path a couple years ago, and now I'm making some content on the side (on the clock app) and sometimes I struggle with feeling like I have no idea where to even start when it comes to content creation. But this reminded me that when I changed careers I had no idea what I even wanted to do, and now I love my part-time work! Hopefully I can lean into the uncertainty with content creation and just keep having fun with it :).
Hi Chelsea. I just found your channel through this video. Last year I quit my job as a teacher (after 12 years) and moved from Texas to Oregon (I've also lived in Queens!). For the past 7 years I've had a RUclips channel about luxury bags and showing people how they can be more accessible (not just for the wealthy). I've taken this time to try things on my channel and to explore other ideas that I never had time for with my 9-5 and it's been great and liberating but also terrifying like you said. I identify with the mental struggles you mentioned at the end of this video. There are so many things to do that no matter what I'm working on, even if it's important and productive, I feel like I should be working on something else. I'm still trying to figure it out and I'm learning to trust myself and that it will all work out in the end. Thanks for making this video!
Love this and the behind the scenes is what we all want to see. I’m still trying to figure out how I want my channel to go. Right now I don’t want my face on the internet because of past stalking experience, but I’ve got a lot of life experiences to share that could help someone.
I just had to come here in the comments after your sponsored segment because it’s impossible to skip! You are the best!
Love how creative you are with your ads! Seriously - the only ads I don't skip LOL. Thank you for sharing your content with us - it's really refreshing! Anywho - I'm nervous to start a youtube channel, I fear that my content won't be helpful or worthwhile. For now I'm on the ~clock app~ as @froulmate and I talk a lot about my grief journey since losing my best friend last year, but also things that I enjoy like running and all that jazz. A regular girly pop who also happens to carry a suitcase full of grief and a ghost wherever she goes, lol.
Omg Nudestix! Their blur stick is my go-to primer/concealer that goes under my powder foundation. Love their eyeshadow sticks too... just makes makeup fast/easy haha
I also loved the apartment tour!! Congrats on taking the plunge and quitting the 9 to 5. The best part of life is taking risks, because you're always guaranteed to learn something valuable!
That's so cool!! I love that blur stick too lol. Thanks for the support ❤
I stumbled upon this video and I am so happy I did. I have quit my day job and my last day is coming up soon. I have been on RUclips for 10 years but just started being more productive the past few years. I want to become a full-time content creator and open my own art business also. I need to see examples like you to help give me a balanced perspective but also encourage my creative pursuits. Thank you for sharing your experience as a full time creative.
I always look forward to your vlogs, Chelsea! Your apartment looks so cute and cozy! I love the color scheme you've chosen
thank you so much ❤also, your channel is awesome. I just watched your quiet evening at home video and it made me feel so cozy. thank you!
love your videos! has been fan for a while! may I ask about your story of getting a corp job starting from actor and waitor?? thanks!
I really liked this video. I enjoy this behind-the-scenes video as well as your others. This lets us get to know you better and feel more a part of your community.
I especially like how you talk "to us" as if we are there. Your comment about us "being down there" due to the missing tripod is what made me want to write this comment. Thanks for being so engaging with us.
Keep up the great work!
Hey thank you so much for such a thoughtful comment! ❤️
hi Chelsea... just discovered your channel... gonna watch more of your videos (soothing and fluff free)... you got one more 👍 !! btw, what's the name of the song at 20:21 please?
Welcome! It’s called You Go by Duckmaw
Love the transparency and also love that you hang out with Alexis ! i started my RUclips channel in 2021 and it's been so hard. Growing here isn't easy at all but i won't give up it needs to work out !
Another awesome sponsor spot! Great job! They should pay you extra. Also a very intriguing video. I kinda like the behind the scenes thing. Makes you more human.
I like the behind the scenes content. I think it’s important to show nothing is as easy as the final product makes it look.
Thank you for being so transparent about this stuff! Some people really make it seem like they have it all figured out (taxes, insurances, investments) but it really is SO complicated and no one helps you really. We are all on the confused adult bus together
You got this girly ❤I believe in you and love watching your funny sense of humor. You’re doing a great job at life 🌹✨
Command strips for the "straight up concrete" wall in your kitchen. It's totally doable -- even for something heavy.
Hi Chelsea! Your apartment is SO beautiful! You did such a fabulous job on the design. You deserve it; you’ve worked so hard ❤
I am blown away by your twinsies promos and this one was so so GOOD!! You are brilliant for filming the type of sponsorship promos that we not only have to watch because we love them, but we now look forward to them. So not only are you a very fun content creator but you’re a brilliant businesswoman too. Double clink, Chelsea C!! You’re amazing! 🙌☕️❤️☕️❤️☕️❤️☕️🥰
ahhh thank you so much 😭
@@ChelseaCallahan ❤️❤️❤️
Hi Chelsea! I left my corporate job with a media company for 10 years. It has been months and I haven't really matched mys usual income from before. But freelance writing (mostly FREE sadly) but ithas shown me a version of myself that I have never seen before. Can totally relate on what you said on missing your regular job but I am thankful that you are fearlessly showing these on the internet. Been a huge fan of yours. Thank you for opening your heart so we can understand ours!
Keep on creating!
You could hang things on concrete walls by using SDS impact drill (perforator) to make the holes.
This video was so amazing. I really relate to this 9-5 job talk. Your sponsored segments are so funny. They remind of another one of my favorite RUclips channels, Kingin' It. I'm excited for half marathon training content (if you decide you'd like to share with us).
absolutely amazing video! When you talked about never wanting the 9 to 5, and hyper focusing on what you love doing, it really resonated. I never wanted that kind of life for myself, but that was what was expected of me, and being a young dad, i listened to family tell me what i had to do, because i was a dad now... and really, i should have not listened, because i spent those years being angry at life and supper depressed. I left my last IT job in 2013 and haven't looked back since. I decided to try my hand at construction and that worked for a while. But, ultimately, it bombed. So, my wife and I decided to sell our house in 2019 and move to Denver. She had a job with the state, but after living in central Texas pretty well all our lives, and having fallen in love with Colorado 9 years prior on a road trip, we decided it was the time to move to Denver. After 5 years of a lot happening, the pandemic, the loss of her mother and my stepfather, we were finally able to get enough money together to buy and build a mobile kitchen trailer and truck to open our food truck. We just started this January and its been slow, but it's also winter. We're still learning the business and it being slow is turning out to be a good thing for that reason. I've been playing with the idea, and even making a few videos about the experience, of making a RUclips channel about life and running a mobile food business for a while. Alot of what i keep forgetting to do is setting up the camera because i get so into cooking. My wife does a few short videos here and there for content, but we're exhausted the day after any gig. Eventually, i keep telling myself, I'll get the camera out and remember to take video lol. The decision to not go back into corporate America has not been without its way downs, but I've had enough "ups" in the curve for it to have made me a lot happier in life. I'm glad you have that too!
Your face at the end with the makeup looks really good. FLAWLESS 🤍
I’ve watched a lot of “guides to becoming a full time RUclipsr” but this was by far the most down to earth and honest take I’ve seen. Thanks for putting yourself out there. You’re one of my favorite creators these days ❤
Nice to see some things behind the scenes. I don't understand anything about open slots or what 401k means or any of the other US money stuff but it sounds stressful
Chelsea, I'm so proud of you for taking the leap of leaving your 9-5! Every time I hear you talk about this it inspires me and gives me hope that I could one day take that leap too
I've wanted to start a channel for SO long, but fear always got the best of me. I'm editing my first video right now at the speed of a tranquilised turtle, but I'm getting there. Thank you for your insight! And that BOMB sponsor segment which, should I ever get sponsors, I'll -steal- emulate.
This is one of your best videos yet ♥️ Love the creative pacing, editing, and subtle way you included music. I love Alexis’s channel too!
really appreciate that, thank you! I love alexis' videos also, they are soo good ❤