Rebuilding confidence in my 30s *Vlog* | Full-time NYC content creator

[@ChelseaCallahan]

The first 1,000 people to use my link will get a full year of Premium membership to Craftsy for only $1.49: go.craftsy.com/chelseacallahan/

[@annemcauleylopez3781]

I love holiday season Chelsea links! I grabbed this one. Last year, I used the Papier discount and am ADDICTED now!

[@rebeccahelga32]

I ran to grab the link and sign up. Been wanting to learn to crochet and also how to cook. Thanks ❤🎉

[@ChelseaCallahan]

@@annemcauleylopez3781 omg i'm so happy to hear that!! still a huge fan of Papier myself :)

[@ChelseaCallahan]

@@rebeccahelga32 Yay! Lmk how it goes ❤

[@NR-xw5gs]

thanks so much for the link, what an awesome deal! I can’t wait to get started ❤️

[@sailorallie9046]

In awe of your cats going willingly into their carriers

[@AnneLilley]

Me too. Getting mine in a carrier involves a lot of squirming, yowling, and a few scratches on me! We all hate vet appointments.

[@jackanapes1492]

Indeed!

[@saram547]

Yeah I have to take a full day off work and execute a thorough strategy to be able to even pick my cat up and hold him long enough to be safely put in his carrier. He can smell the anxiety on me, I am sure, last time he peed on the rug while I was faux “ relaxing” to fool him into thinking there was nothing going on, lol

[@SharonKelley-r8t]

Chelsea whatever you wear looks wonderful on you. Love your style in cloths. Looks hip and modern. I’m a 63 year old who started watching you about a year and a half ago. You have blossomed and seem so happy at this stage in your life. Keep moving forward and being your authentic self that’s what makes your videos so enjoyable to watch

[@danjones9921]

you are getting really good with the music/ soundtracks you add to your vlogs to set the moods

[@ChelseaCallahan]

thank you!!

[@saram5659]

She has always been! The only vlogger that chooses music that supports the story instead of just her own taste. Quality film making ❤❤❤

[@lizzabbott]

Yes ! I adore Chelsea’s sound tracks !

[@catsandthecityNYC]

Definitely not the only​@@saram5659

[@IanMichaelCrumm]

Thank you for coming to my popup! ❤❤❤

[@ChelseaCallahan]

💝💝thank YOU!

[@jessicasheppard7871]

I have been meal prepping for over a year and my biggest piece of advice to be consistent with your preferred schedule is finding cook books that align with your lifestyle. So you maintain fun variety. Thank you so much for your content I am always genuinely excited to watch.

[@tammysarlo2590]

If u cut up potato's ahead of time, u gotta cover them with water, they'll turn Grey. Love ya Chels❤

[@saram547]

I’ve been vegetarian for over a decade but you made that salmon and steak look and sound réally good, ha! Also, the way Gordo squints when you pick him up for cuddles… he loves you so much ❤

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Hey everyone! Happy Friday 🩷 My next video will be out on Saturday Nov 30th... with a little surprise 👀Stay tuned! Edit: The part where I start talking about confidence starts around 10:45

[@RebeccaABeaudoin]

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[@happylaundry]

Chelsea, just watching this today and I was struck by how much happier you are than at this time last November/December! 🎉💐👍🏻

[@ChelseaCallahan]

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[@claudiavasquez1368]

14:21 love that green on you!! And that facial made your skin look amazing

[@derrynanderson1781]

Cardboard inserts - that made me laugh!! Haha.. I remember the vlog when your boots nearly squeezed the life out of you 😂✌🏼❤

[@olivemygardens]

I have no idea if you will see my comment, but I paused the video halfway through when you are talking about feeling insecure to share some genuine thoughts I (also a childless cat lady in her early 30s) have had while watching up until this point: 1. Wow, her hair is looking so healthy! Even though she has thin/fine hair like me, it looks so silky and thick, especially at the scalp! I wish my thin/fine hair looked as healthy as hers 🥺 2. Oh my goodness, I LOVE that dress! She pulls it off so well! She looks so fit and healthy. I need to workout more and maybe someday I will be able to pull off a dress like that. 3. She is so good at doing simple makeup looks! I need to put more effort in, even if it's just a little mascara.. 4. Where did she get those incredible earrings?? 🌸🌸 5. She is so confident while ordering food at the deli! I would have just taken whatever scraps of meat they threw at me 😂 I need to be more confident! I spent the video fangirling over how confident and beautiful you are, meanwhile you spent the time editing worrying about your insecurities. This just proves to me that we are all our own worst critics!! Let's all try to pay less attention to that critical voice inside our heads 🙅‍♀🙉 Anyways, love ya girl! On with the video!

[@annaannieann4695]

Every time I watch your videos I think you look so pretty, I find you have a very elegant type of beauty, kind of like Meryl Streep. I know it happens to all of us but it is wild to me that you might not feel confident about your looks!

[@diaryofahomecook]

Just putting here again in case you see it -- there are easier and equally delicious artisanal breads to make that don't use a sourdough starter, such as focaccia, ciabatta, or a boule style country bread. they use yeast. You'll still learn a ton about kneading and shaping, which is no joke! Might be a bread baking style that fits better into your schedule :)

[@ChelseaCallahan]

thank you ❤ unfortunately i'm too stubborn to quit the sour dough 😭

[@lauraelisee]

@@ChelseaCallahancheck out some amazing beginner sourdough videos on KZbin!

[@marja4851]

Focaccia is my favourite to make for Saturday mornings. I make the dough on Friday and bake it on Saturday.

[@indiespaw]

Chelsea, the music selection for this video was just - so, so good and really elevated what can be seen as mundane. Virgo sister here, just turned 34 yo - what you said about developing a whole new level of confidence as you get older is so relatable. You are not alone, and this is just a reminder that you are perfect, just the way you are. Take care xx

[@ChelseaCallahan]

💗💗💗

[@jasminefreeman3268]

agreed!!! Love the music!

[@nothingtofind9099]

I was 33 a whole dozen years ago and that was my favorite year so far! I just had an irrepressible joie de vivre and exploratory feel back then (not that that can't be had at any time of life). I hope that 33 treats Chelsea and all her contemporaries well because I'm very sentimental about that age, lol!

[@ER9830]

Just wanted to say, I’ve been watching your videos for a few months now and for some reason they bring me so much peace. You’re living my dream, maybe one day I can finally make my way to beautiful NYC ✨❤️

[@nicjennings7171]

I feel exactly the same ! 😊

[@nicjennings7171]

I feel exactly the same ! 😊

[@In_time]

“It takes so much energy to heal” ❤😌 “Guess I’m just off my game today- _thatsok.”_ “Just because I fail a few times doesn’t mean I won’t succeed eventually” Chelsea’s really out here giving us therapy lines ❤ I appreciate it so much, thank you:)

[@ChelseaCallahan]

🥹💗💗💗

[@mycontrolleddecay]

I love how you edit and discuss these influencer events, a little montage and then a debrief so it’s like more relatable. I love that. always a fan.

[@ChelseaCallahan]

this genuinely means so much to me lol. thank you 😭

[@natarogata]

Oh Chelsea, I have recently rewatched your old videos because I like hanging out with you. I don't usually leave comments but just wanted to let you know that in some weird way your vlogs help me feel less lonely these days. Congrats on your awesome KZbin journey. And thank you!

[@karebeareats]

I'm happy to see Tisha in your vlogs. She's so authentic and keeps it real.

[@Sjudit84]

Gordito is one of the prettiest cats I have ever seen and I've had cats all my life, at one time 32 of them at the same time. Also, that facial looked so relaxing, sometimes we are surprised by these little things, how much they can boost our moods, it's not the superficiality, but the whole experience, the pampering (and i am pretty sure the human aspect goes along with it that if the person who gives you the service really has good intentions, it totally translates) and taking care of. I mean I love cooking but if someone cooks for me, that just takes me back to when I was being cooked for by my mom or granny. It's just the care by someone else...I am telling you it's the little things. I really loved the music you chose for this video, lovely vibes in all the different scenes.

[@JudyMcFadden-j3e]

It is always fun to see all my favorite KZbinrs having fun together 😊

[@JoseFlores-kl6jm]

Chelsea! I will be looking forward to your next video ! This one was a really great one!

[@maddscientist3170]

That's what I liked about Philly..bars close by 1AM.bands start at 7PM ..you can get 2 sets in & be home early & get up for work the next day!!!

[@morganfortier7929]

Can't wait for the surprise!!

[@lovelyserpentofthelindentree]

Wait til you're 60, honey. I spend way too much time looking at my own neck. But I also embrace my inner crone and dgaf what people think of my appearance. 😂 30s is when you realize you are an adult and hooray but also crap, I guess I am the one in charge of me. You're doing great and I love your channel.

[@thechristineangel]

I enjoy the choice of music. I add ups to the vibes that you exude.🥰

[@jbeeee42]

one of my fave meal prepping / grocery shopping tips is that basically whenever you're in a cooking rut, pretend you're running your favorite fast-casual restaurant and shop/prep that way. For example, I love CAVA, so I specifically buy ingredients / things to make my go-to CAVA meals - chicken, tzaziki, cucumber, tomatoes, rice, hummus, etc. You can mix and match (ex: put it in a pita or have it as a bowl over rice or as a salad, etc.) and you're not prepping FULL meals, just ingredients.

[@laurathomas6014]

Chelsea, you ARE pretty with the most darling personality!😊❤

[@elysebuehrer5981]

So true!

[@amywilhelm7508]

Oh The Gladiator original is a must watch. The movie and musica are phenomenal. 'Now we are Free' hans zimmer & lisa gerrard moves the soul during the hero's journey.

[@nicoledorothea8992]

Hey Chelsea :) i was wondering if you‘re planning on doing vlogmas this year ? I really loved all your videos last year, they really brought some moments of calmness and holiday cheer to an otherwise stressful time 🫶

[@ProcrastinatorsProgress]

Surprise, perhaps??? 🤔

[@cam3655]

Hi Chelsea! Maybe try whole wheat flour for your sourdough adventure - it has more natural yeast & things than all purpose flour. Once it’s nice and sour & developed, you can do feeds with half AP & half whole wheat. I’ve done this after a failed sourdough starter myself, and its worked great! Your content is super relatable & refreshing overall, too. 😌

[@ashleymyers3100]

Both the steak & salmon looked amazing. Cooking for 1 person is a lot of work. Been doing Factor for almost a yr now thanks to you. I do miss cooking but as $$$ as food has gotten it's almost cheaper to order Factor & I live in rural Iowa 😂My sister used to call Whole Foods: 'Whole Paycheck' it's so $$$ there. I love cooking when I have the time & energy but since my fiance & i work full-time we never want to cook when we get home & we dont even have kids yet 😂 love how Gordo lets you just hold him while you talk. He's such a lil lover 💓

[@nadaleenbrady8183]

You can also freeze any leftovers for those days when u don’t want to or don’t feel good. ❤

[@elvahu]

I’ve watched your videos consistently for over a year now and every time I see you’ve uploaded I get so happy wiiii! Hope you, Gordo and Delly are doing well!!! ❤

[@courtneyswart8216]

I loved the playlist on this video!

[@chrisjackowski591]

"I had an older brother.... I have I have.... oopsss" (Chelsea's friend), that's so funny. For a second, i felt like i was watching an episode of friends.

[@tan261]

As a Londoner who dreams of exploring New York one day, I really love seeing you out and about in the city. Yes to treating yourself too! Your skin looked so glowy after your facial 🤩

[@AGomoljak]

When I saw this video I got so excited! You are one of my fave KZbinrs!😊😊

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Awe yay!! thank you for the love ❤

[@india_zulu]

Totally related to the talk around min 11. Turned 33 this year too and sometimes I’m just super aware of me getting older. Like literary seeing me age. But the older I get the stronger gets my confidence of who I am, which is really uplifting. And I have to say that you are GLOOOWING, this season of your life treats you well ❤ (Also, when you are sitting in front of this round mirror it almost looks like a halo, saint Chelsea 😇😀)

[@olbird7647]

Of all the KZbinrs that I watch, you buy the least amount of clothes so it's actually nice to see you doing so. Also, how lovely to have your personal string quartet follow you about. Very classy 😊

[@lesshustlemorecoffee]

Enjoyed the video! Have a great week!

[@ericajeffcott2089]

Chelsea ! Im also 33 and trying to maintain my confidence as I get older and actually you and your videos have helped me so much with that because you are so normal but in such a good way! like your normal, but I see you as so beautiful and smart and capable so it reminds me that being normal is actually the best way to be. I would seriously want to be your friend so bad if I lived in NYC, I just think you are an amazing person in every way!!!!!

[@Breckin4587]

Chelsea…you are so gonna love that croissant bread 😂. I put butter and cinnamon sugar on it. And the best vanilla French toast with it.

[@dianaray1470]

Chelsea , the music in this video was so awesome 👏🏼❤.

[@Omega7ish]

Hi Chelsea! ☺️👋🏾 I’m loving the new angles on your vlogs and also the music selections. I always look forward to your videos.

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@Michele-kn9kv]

Chelsea, I love your vlogs!! It's catchin up with a friend hearing all your adventures while I sit in my winter comfy clothes here in Scotland cuz I am a homebody lol 😆 Gordo's face was hilarious...put me down fur mama I see food... must Investigate 😂 Your meals have inspired me to get more active in the kitchen. Was Gladiator 2 good? Saw and thoroughly enjoyed the 1st one. I love that you love candy cuz this lass loves candy 🤫🤭🤣 sending much love and hugs ❤

[@princessmiaxo]

Maybe for the sourdough starter - tie it into something you already do around the same time every day. Like tie it with feeding the cats or making your own breakfast. Hopefully that helps😅

[@Naomi-p9r2b]

Absolutely love your videos Chelsea! 🥰 Been watching for a while but have never commented before. Your authenticity and honesty really comes through in your vlogs. The moments when you admitted that you had left the insert in your shoe and the ‘cone free’ dance were classic! 😅

[@ruthharris6783]

I see you there watching Alexis’ video. lol. Good to see you, Alexis and Tisha having a fun night. I don’t follow too many you tubers, you 3 are just the ones I do. 😆

[@ProcrastinatorsProgress]

😅😅😅 you gave me Jessica Day vibes when you were like, “It’s meeeee 🎶”

[@jeannette4]

I absolutely LOVE Gordo's fluffy tail!!!

[@GulfCoastLady]

I loved this vlog.❤ and the music you choose for the vlogs is awesome. It takes me back to the Motown days😔 it was nice seeing you at the event with my other favorite vloggers and it looks like you all had a good time 🎉 Loved the outfit!

[@NophiweSmiles]

Girl, those cats officially love you now! I was in NYC last week, and I felt like I was seeing you everywhere, lol! If that had happened I would've been shocked to realise that you don't know me. My friends laughed at how close I thought we were!

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Hahah awe! 🫂

[@NophiweSmiles]

@@ChelseaCallahan Parasocial relationships, right? 😅

[@VictoriaCave]

The music, especially at around the 12 minute mark… exquisite! 👂❤️‍🩹🥹

[@chantalkathleendiaries]

Hey Chelsea! I'm a new sub (although I just binged all your videos 😅) Just wanted to say that I love your channel and your videos, thanks for making them! ❤

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Thank you so much!

[@moda78z]

Chels, you should come to Sweden and see our selection 😋. You pick what/how much you want and put it in the bag, they weight it and you pay. That’s how most of us eat our candy here 😁. I know there’s a Swedish candy store in N.Y that has opened 😃♥️🇸🇪

[@LuxLisbon32]

It's not just a Swedish thing. Pick and mix (plock godis) is also common in the UK.

[@lauraelisee]

I get a facial monthly and I LOVE it! Feels so rejuvenating! 😊

[@Jmelizabeth]

I just sat down for my lunch break and thought, I wonder if Chelsea has a new video....and you do!

[@ChelseaCallahan]

bon appetite!

[@michelle_nolan]

Maybe you don’t want to do this, but I think the future Vlog idea could be just about your career. What does it mean having an agent? What does your agent do for you? You’ve talked about it a few times and you talk about other influencers and you’ve met with them which is really interesting to me, I’m just curious to learn more about what an agent does or how you build your career outside of KZbin etc. Just some ideas for the future future! Love your channel. Keep it up. Great work. Regarding your sourdough starter- just keep trying! I totally agree that failing is not the issue. It’s learning from your failure. That’s really makes a difference. There’s a meme or article There’s talked about failures. all of Lincoln‘s failures but that made him the man who was able to end slavery. I will fail all day every day as long as it makes me better and I don’t fail at the same thing over and over!

[@creativityjune3591]

Chelsea you can keep sourdough starter in the fridge and then you only have to take it out around once a week to feed it and make the bread! I’ve never started a sourdough culture from scratch (I got mine from my coworker) but once the starter is ready you could switch from the counter method to the fridge method and it makes feeding and maintenance so much easier!

[@suefitz2498]

Love the clothes you’re rocking these days, you look the part of a content creator ❤. You might be feeling a bit of a lack of confidence but it doesn’t look like it from the outside. I hope you’re really enjoying your events so much fun and good learning. Oh, and I subscribed to Craftsy, thanks for the link. ❤❤❤

[@ChelseaCallahan]

💗💗💗

[@BleachedWings]

Couple things, queen 1, we say ✨️Girly✨️ now. So You're not a whole foods "girly" usually 2, In your sourdough pursuit I also recommend making a low maintenance bread just to get into the mood of understanding bread/gluten and just generally working with flour and water. Kenji Lopez has a super good easy recipe (just plug Kenji Lopez, No Knead) into YT search 😊 I dont think you gotta give it up, Remember its just flour water and salt, you're not putting yourself out much in materials. 3, I just turned 30 and your not-a-glow-up glow-up facial inspired me to schedule my first manicure 👏🫶

[@smgreenartsprivate]

Glad your kids are ok :) well done on the cooking :) you didn't show us what you bought in clothes? a night out sounds like fun I haven't been to the cinema in years. I make my own soups from scratch most times for lunch and variate from pasta or potato dishes and only eat veg foods these days as cannot eat normal meat it makes me ill. Organic is too expensive so can't be bothered. I still eat cheese and the occasional hormone free when I am out. I haven't accepted aging at all I can't be bothered with mirrors I colour my hair and exercise once a week or more to be a healthy weight. I am not ready for socials just yet have to get health in order. You always look great I wouldn't worry about that.

[@JL11775]

I so enjoy your videos. That is all. Have a wonderful week and a lovely Thanksgiving! 😊

[@phyliciajoykloes]

Awww, Chelsea, such cozy vibes as usual. There's such a stigma around aging - especially for women. You're beautiful! Let's all celebrate getting to grow older! 🥰 Lovely vlog! I'm excited to see more cooking. Hug Gordo and Delilah for me, please! ❤

[@LSChestersMom]

I love growing older- love it :) Enjoy the journey !

[@jetthepanda]

Girlllll you better watch Gladiator 1! good job with your steak! and omg your cats are huge now

[@Pashellgirl]

Great video Chels! Love your content ❤

[@lisaplummer8144]

You are such an inspiration! I enjoy your videos so much. I remember Craftsy when it was run by one woman and was like a message board style site. It really was instrumental in getting me into crafting and art. I was writing an article and went there for some information and ended up staying there until the owner sold it. Your salmon dish was impressive!

[@robgallegos283]

Hi Chelsea, another awesome vlog. hope you have great thanksgiving holiday next week

[@VanessaChats]

Give it 10 years (or less it honestly depends).... perimenopause is a ride. It'll happen anytime from 35 onwards.

[@jenniferevelynhayes]

And the living vicariously continues! Yay!! Congrats on the new clothes and luxurious spa day! Plus high five to the felines (and you!) for surviving the “getting fixed” phase of their lives with flying colors. It’s such a joy to see those two sweeties in your videos now. Good luck with the sourdough adventures! You’ve inspired me to try (and fail and try again) at making starter too. ☕️🍞☕️

[@ChelseaCallahan]

☕☕

[@donnapecoraro3126]

Since i dropped flours and sugar I’ve meal prepped. I just cut up vegs, cook grains, and have a few days worth in the fridge. I portion fresh fish and freeze it, and take out a piece for each evening. Im on a reducing plan and i measure all the portions. Somuch easier than trying to come up with something nightly when im tired. Only takes about 15 mins to make a meal. The babies are just gorgeous!! Love you going out to events, and you always look beautiful!

[@AmyBraden]

I've always enjoyed your content, but as a fellow crazy cat lady, the addition of the Gordo and Deli content has added to the joy. ❤ Happy Thanksgiving Chelsea! 🎃🍂🍁

[@CarolJoyable]

Happy Thanksgiving Chelsea!

[@madeleinering873]

Making French toast with the croissant bread will change your life. 🙌🏻

[@ChelseaCallahan]

OOOOH

[@krazykrane6715]

I love that you are friends with Alexis. I 've been watching both of your KZbin channels for quite a while now. So glad you've made that friend connection in NY :)

[@adriennehilll]

Been feelin a bit funky all day, turned your vlog on and immediately feeling better after 🥹 loved every min of this vlog

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Awe hope you’re feeling better girl! 💗💗thanks for tuning in 🫂

[@SlavaBelchenko]

Loved the video! ❤ Didn’t have enough time, so missed your two previous vlogs. Well, have just watched all of them. Sooo good! Happy Friday, Chelsea!

[@RuebenNomura]

Morning from Hawaii wow good video and have a good thanksgiving

[@mollyduckpond]

Gordo is so handsome and his tail is amazing!

[@bree8150]

And omg I was hyperventilating during your story about the rent check. That gave me such anxiety! 😅

[@tiffjoy128]

Gordo and his majestic tail 🤎

[@rupalkamboj]

1:45 I just saw Shayla Quinn in your vlog ❤️❤️

[@UtaBurke]

I just booked Stray Kids concert tickets for June at Citi Field so I'll be in Queens then :)

[@joshuajones5197]

Greetings Chelsea 👋😃 it's great to see you today! I really love to see more of your posting footages please. I really wanna keep supporting you because I enjoy watching your KZbin channel. It must been like a week that I haven't seen more of posted video.

[@ChelseaCallahan]

thank you for supporting! 💘I usually only post once a week!

[@clairerobertson4668]

Nnnooooo don't give up on your sour dough starter chelsea!! you can do it !! I believe in you !!

[@ko_grindz]

Motivation at its best

[@lindseygreen2840]

You can buy bread and continue persevering with your sourdough starter at the same time. It will get there :) On meal prep - when you see meat on sale, buy it and freeze it (if you're not already) Does everyone pay their rent with a cheque!?!?!

[@Phantomstories1831]

Wow gladiator 2 im glad u didn't spoil it 1st one so good

[@SannaGNR]

I remember spiraling a little bit in my 30s, like it was going to be all downhill from there, but I'm 43 now and life is much easier mentally and I don't feel a day over 25 😅 I guess one just gives less of a F as we level up lol

[@iajes9650]

"level up".. love that ☺

[@lucindabutler1100]

Hi Chelsea, I always really enjoy watching your channel, you remind me of my daughter. Your cats are so beautiful 😻😻

[@bellec4453]

So good you are preparing your meals ahead so practical right?.. also much healthier and cost effective. The facial looked so relaxing 😌 .. The City Streets the buildings .. the New York vibe .. I love 🧡 thanks for very nice vlog 😊💞

[@barbatkinson5822]

Been watching since the move. Luv your content ❤️🇨🇦

[@jessi-kk9306]

I had a sour dough starter I kept alive for a couple years before it grew pink mold and had to be tossed. If I may be so bold as to offer some tips for your starter. After the first week of daily feeding and refreshing you can store in the frige (lowest shelf) and feed weekly. I alsp struggled with feeding daily but knowing it was only a week and then a weekly process made it easier for me. I also hated working with 1 cup measurments. I constantly had so much waste and difficulty with the containers...so i started reducing what i made (I do 1/8cup water, 1/8th cup whole wheat flour or white) and went down to keeping 1/8cup (or less) of starter in the fridge and then doing a daily feeding for 2 days before making bread. I hope Im not sharing what you already know 😅 I just really wanna see you succeed at your bread making endeavors ❤

[@lilbitweird00]

Did you paint your nails right before you left? That was savage

[@butterflyrp1438]

Heyyyy Chelsea, Happy Weekend! I am excited to see your new video! Your videos always make me happy❤️🍀

[@ivanakostic9449]

Hi, i love the music in this video :)