FINALLY answering your questions (dating, shopARL, school...)

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Quote of the Day: “Having actual friends…I know, what a concept!”

[@cheriecoffee336]

I am a teacher and place education in a highly prioritized category of life. HOWEVER, you need to do what works for you. You need to follow YOUR path. I know from experience that waiting until you are ready for post-secondary is soooo important. You will get so much more out of it if you are ready for it. So, pat yourself on the back for doing what works for you.

[@DDRandDSLover]

I wish this was the messaging told more to high school kids: to get into post-secondary when you are ready! The pressure to decide on a school and an end all be all program in the final years of high school is so counterproductive. I went through multiple programs and wish there was more reassurance about not knowing what to do, the acceptance of different routes, etc. back when I was a lost teenager.

[@Anna-qwerty]

@@DDRandDSLover Same, I wasted so much money and got depressed, and then became inactive in life for a few years thinking about how I dropped out and the money I wasted. Guilt overwhelmed me. I know a few others like this

[@khalilahd.]

FINALLY A Q&A!! I didn’t realize how much work actually goes into the planners, it makes me appreciate them so much more ☺️💜

[@krisseon]

i love how you're really open and honest with us but also don't share more than you want

[@flowers_and_ann]

Totally agree! She's so grown up

[@amandarachlee]

thank you 🥺

[@emmagrace4027]

Imagine having a classmate at a nice business school that drops out after two weeks and thinking they’re crazy….. and then seeing she started her own dang business at 21!! You are insanely inspiring Amanda!!

[@creativespacee]

seriously amanda, i am so lucky to be a part of the lil doodle community, literally all of us started at a point where we recreated all your themes from the beginning, and now a lot has changed then, I am so happy to see you answer more questions about shop arl, and I am so excited for the new releases too hehe! love you sm!

[@mrs.wheatly7612]

You should definitely do a stationary line. Journals, diaries, cards, gift bags…

[@nataliesoutlet]

Loved this heart to heart 💖 love hearing you talk about your mental health and time Off and YES to more content from amandarachlee & so excited to see the rebrand ✨

[@Mahnoor-pd1yd]

Hiiiii Natalies, i love your Viedios Omg how are you❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💖💖💖💖💖💞💞💞💞

[@c.a.FlemingAK]

When I was little (90’s) we had colorable stickers. If anyone can bring them back it’s you Amanda! I know they still exist but your doodles as colorable stickers….yes!

[@hbshbfhhsb]

I would LOVE to see your products in Indigo as well!! That would make it much easier to access without worrying about paying shipping and delivery costs, and it would be so cool to see the doodle planners lined up in the paper section! Manifesting this to happen in the future!!!

[@vextendedplay]

Loved watching this! 💗 For branding / name suggestions - dare I suggest PEARL (Plan Everyday with AmandaRachLee)? 😄

[@w.vangaal1077]

Yes! That would be a great idea!

[@pixxie3]

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[@audreyw9784]

This really needs more attention

[@annanorlanderauthor]

thats cute

[@gravyz2cute4u]

This!!! Omg!!!

[@dilaraaksakboga9327]

I think "doodles" would be a good brand name, it's simple, easy to pronounce and a bit fun :D it suits you and lil doodles community...

[@PrarthnaRoy]

If I remember right there's a notebook company with a similar name...

[@qAnnzy._.]

Yesss

[@dilaraaksakboga9327]

@Potter Edits evet 😅🙋🏻‍♀️

[@abbiemind205]

Love your authenticity and really respect that you choose not sharing some personal information, I think that everyone that follows you do it because you are so talented and your work really inspires ♥

[@laurawhaley9499]

Sticker idea: Mini calendars that are compatible with the dot grid spacing in your notebooks? That way we can all save time when it comes to doing future logs or habit trackers?

[@madisonpuch6092]

Girl, why not just create your Doodle Empire? 😅 I think the “Doodle Planner” is a perfect name for a journal that would appeal to everyone and maybe just build off of that? Same with “Little Doodles”. It’s a cute, neutral name!

[@sanjanart5045]

I thought the same thing!!!

[@nickandthat]

‘Little doodles’ came to my mind too! Also ‘doodle days’

[@millymooky2577]

Or something made up out of „Little Doodles“ like „Doolie“ ,…

[@lilaboxx]

@@nickandthat I think doodle days is a great name

[@dagnetuce]

I don’t know why but i like phrase Doodle Empire 😅 that is the first part of the comment which I have read :)

[@sewgatormomm]

I absolutely adore my doodle planner and appreciate all the hard work that went into it. The paper is fantastic and makes the coloring/painting possible. I’ve been through just about every iteration of planner/journal over the last 20 years, and the Doodle Planner is best fit for me.

[@Marie_bun]

I love how you dropped out twice and forged your own path. Even more respect for you!! 🌟

[@hyiso811]

I super agree with this. I dropped out of uni after 5 months, worked for 4 years, and now am studying to retake my entrance exams to go back to uni on a different degree! Theres no right order to do life! Dont go to university just cuz you feel like you HAVE to, and dont give up on going if you really want to!

[@jisootaehyung30]

ive been watching ur yt channel for almost 4 years now, when one of my friends gifted me a bullet journal for my birthday and I think the first video I watched was the october moon theme. im so glad I watch you and you really make my day so much better. sometimes when im having a bad day I just watch ur vlogs and it makes me feel so much better. even though I kind of quit bullet journaling this year and moved to notion I still watch ur monthly set ups because they make me feel so good. like why go to therapy when you got amanda talking on yt for free? haha thank you so much btw ilyy

[@jordanblackthorne199]

Doodles&Dots might be a cool brand name. And I hope you do get your books into Indigo one day!

[@annamortimer]

Cute name!

[@jordanblackthorne199]

@@annamortimer Thank you. XD

[@lichlikefish]

I really like this one

[@creativespacee]

i'd love to see some subscriptions boxes at shop arl hehe, guys imagine having a box full of goodies from Amanda with a cute personalised card with amanda's name on it ! YEP DREAMS!

[@MoltenImaginings]

Yes please!

[@kieshamugas]

Hello 👋

[@hannahwright5640]

something including “doodles” for the rebrand would be so fun!! it’s more general but still distinguishable for people that follow you, and know that you call us “little doodles” !!! 💞

[@vesves_4]

I truly believe you’ll get your products in stores. You have a very keen view on your business’s current and future state and such a visible passion to succeed. I’m honestly so happy that I’ve been able to witness your journey and support you along the way!

[@estefanialondono7167]

I loved the dropping out story, teens are so pressured by parents and society, the last thing they ask themselves is what do they truly enjoy and want to work on for the next 35 years. You are very inspirational ❤️ 👏

[@just_another_account8089]

I'm an INFP too. I would love to see more of the behind the scenes with the planner set up.

[@carolynbennett5102]

Me too!

[@QuadrantAmbience]

I would love a behind the scenes of the planners! That stuff is always fascinating. This year was my first time ordering your planner and I knew I'd love it, so seeing the process for the next would be super cool!

[@MoltenImaginings]

Yes would be great to see. I'm still using my blank ShopARL bujo from last year but will probably get a planner for next year

[@disneynerd8792]

Stickers: personally I buy stickers from small shops online as my spreads are sticker based and I LOVE small cute ones to record events throughout the day ❤️

[@flowers_and_ann]

I really appreciate you for being so careful with your mental health - all KZbinrs should be so responsible ✨

[@mai5185]

I found you about 4 years ago and this is the first Q&A video lol I'm relieved to see you enjoying your life after the holiday season btw

[@rocacore]

This felt like a Twitch highloght of sorts bc you usually sit down and talk with chat! Wishing you the best in your goals amandaa 🥰

[@hanjigifts6828]

I love your answer to the relationship questions! AHHHH! So good to set those important boundaries. no need to share everything!

[@amandas2994]

You inspired me to to journal for the past 7 months and it has really helped. Love from India 💕

[@salbadger478]

Thank you so much for giving us a look into your personal life! When it comes to education, that traditional path is no longer the only way to find success - whatever that looks like for you. It took me a long time to figure out what my passion is and what I truly wanted to study, but the pressure of society and parents and even friends and teachers made me feel that I HAD to go to college right after high school (it didn't turn out well). Now 10 years later, I am back in school and finally learning something that I am so passionate about: psychology and mental health. It's been a long and challenging journey and it felt like I took all the detours I possibly could have taken, but one of the things I would like to work on this year is to truly own my story and feel proud of all that I have overcome. Thank you for sharing your journey, even the things that you might think of as "failures." There are many young people who need to hear that they have options and that just because they don't succeed the first time, it's not the end of the world - there are other paths waiting! Also, I think it would be cute to incorporate the word "doodle" in the name somehow. Can't wait to see what's in store for this new year!

[@charlenejo2490]

Interesting that you went back to school 10 years after high school. It took me about 10 years to get my college degree and I went to college right after high school.

[@anjalirajani3920]

Your Q&A was not just a question sestion, for me it was a super inspiring and motivating. I just love watchings your videos. Lots of love and warm hugs. ❤❤❤

[@triviarei]

i honestly really admire how mature you are. it's very inspiring. thank you for all your hard work, amanda. i hope you achieve everything you want this year

[@tenamesaric8742]

Amanda, you can achieve everything you want this year, even indigo! Let's believe in ourselves and what we can do this year

[@dylanitachi950]

when you've watched all her twitch streams and already know most of the answers

[@lizzye1952]

I’d love to see the shop named “lil doodles”- it connects ur account to the channel and such, but also is it’s own concept.

[@pixxie3]

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[@stauneyhansen4324]

I really appreciate you reiterating how you’re not promoting dropping out of college and that everyone has their own path! It’s exhausting sometimes how many creators promote dropping out and I appreciated the emphasis that everyone has their own path ♥️🙌🏻

[@kavithaacham]

Amanda could a make a video on how you actually use a bullet journal.i know its kind of obvious on how to use it but people like me need a video

[@PokhrajRoy.]

This is so exciting! We Stan a fun and honest Q&A Session 👏🏽

[@lydiaadams8474]

I really admire so many things about you. I feel like your do such a great job of prioritizing your mental health and your personal life. I think you have a valid point with keeping your relationships private. I have loved seeing your channel and products grow over the years!💜

[@reenathomas4922]

I totally agree about not showing you much about your relationship. I was told never to talk too much about his “good” you have it or how “bad” you have it. It eliminates scrutiny on your partner/yourself. 👍🏽

[@nicolap1212]

Scrolling through the comments I can tell that nearly everyone thinks the shop name should be something with the word doodle on it. It ties back to the little doodles but also the doodle planner

[@rizzart66]

I got my college-aged daughter a doodle planner for Christmas. She love it. I mention you in all my Bujo Fb groups.

[@komarka22]

Can't wait for your stickers! We would love to see stickers - maybe plants, or fairytale-themed stickers, or something cozy and bookish. Can't wait to see what you come up with. Cheers!

[@melindaforry644]

Hi Amanda! I would love to see more of the doodle planner behind the scenes. As far as stickers, maybe some that could go with the planner and then just some creative ones that you just feel like doing😊

[@melissah9958]

I loved hearing about your life and how you want to grow your business! I love my doodle planner and I think you are very talented. My favorite spreads are the plant ones and the enchanted whimsical spreads. It would be so cool to see some stickers in like a fairy garden or forest creatures. Your washi tape sets have been out of stock for awhile and I hope they come back soon! Thank you for sharing!

[@suefors4974]

Sticker request - Could we have doodles for our planner sections? i.e. laundry, chores, cooking, tasks, etc.

[@bookwormbon482]

Amanda your planners are amazing, best in the industry. So glad youre taking time for yourself too. Take care!

[@zesarai]

Im so excited for the future of your shop, and changing the brand name totally makes sense! ✨🙌 It could be so cool with stickers!

[@abigailkartheiser4488]

smol cute stickers of lil characters doing cute things like bike riding and picnicking ~~ i love it when they have a clear background !!

[@shannonkennedy4233]

I think sticker sheets that had a doodle from each month of the doodle planner would be so cute! Like the doodles on the front of the Doodle Planner!

[@jaydeclark8693]

I am so happy that you are doing well!! I love the idea of seeing your brand in the stores, which means that eventually it could make it in to stores internationally. If your new brand name could have a touch of nostalgia, that would be awesome. Something with drop shadows would be great 😝

[@TritopusJournal]

Just love this video that you opened up with your personal things, which is very courageous !! I appreciate that you chose your passion and I guess I found you in 2016 or 17 when you uploaded your first bujo! I used to make simple and your creative spreads made me to try a creative bujo!! A big thanks to you Amanda! 💓

[@littleloststar]

Procrastinating my research project while listening to miss Amanda Yup, definitely planned 😌

[@laisseus]

I think a really beautiful name would be "lullaby". I don't know why, it was the first thing that came to my mind: your voice in the videos is always so melodic and calming, and I know you love playing the ukulele and the piano!

[@michelleira]

out here watching your q&a while eating so now i'm feeling like we're on a gals lunch date

[@madhavieimbulana7924]

Sooo...I was journaling while listening to this and there was a LOT of quotes and motivation in there, Everything went in my journal! Thank you Amanda! You told me that every step doesn't have to be perfect, and that everyone had different paths :)))

[@namitagauri3043]

She's just the best person to take life lessons from, so lovable, so beautiful inside out omg Amanda I REALLY REALLY WANNA MEET YOU ONE DAY😭😭😭😭😭😭💕💕💕💕💕💖

[@theaestheticqueen1295]

She is so dedicated never gets tired of bullet journalling

[@artyce]

I really appreciate you talking about awareness, being proactive, manifesting and just taking care of your mental health, seeing you do what you love doing and that's very inspiring! .. all of your videos are, specially to a lot of people and to the ones who also starting here on youtube like me. You never fail to keep us motivated and keep us inspired through your vlogs 🤍🤍🤍

[@mariamkadri321]

Heyyy you could name it like 'stradict' like stationary+addict by the way just love your videos its so calming to watch you and you're a big inspiration to me love yaaa💜💜

[@OneLuvOneHeart]

Well, I can honestly say that I didn't find your KZbin channel UNTIL I discovered your acrylograph pens on Archer and Olive! I am a pen and stationery fanatic! Next to mixed media crafts and jewelry-making, pens, journals, planners, and pretty papers are my thing! I fell in love with the online presentation...I just couldn't help myself! I have your pen collection in my cart right now! I missed out on your planners(they look incredible!)but now that I have found you, I am keeping my eyes open for new items and restocks!

[@damarism6129]

have you thought about making a digital bullet journal for ipad download!!! PLEASE MAKE ONE

[@kingakurek-mosakowska]

ahh i adore your videos, the vibe and just you as a person 💖🥺

[@shreya7715]

Second!!! I've never been so early now I get why people get so excited

[@sophiemclellan7866]

I keep reading ARL as IRL. Wouldn’t that be such a cute brand name?? IRL, In Real Life. On brand for a daily life planner:)

[@babyk988]

This Q&A was lovely to hear. It made me appreciate you so much more in being able to connect on having the similar experience with school. I dropped out twice as well from university and having similar experiences with the disapproval and concern from my asian parents to just feeling lost as to why I was even there when I went. I legit did not last two weeks either before dropping out. It's made me question my path and what I wanted as a career. Did I need this education that most people say you do? Or at least what seems to be articulated seeing my friends and old classmates move on to masters and PHDs. I think it was really important to share on WHY we're going to go to university/college rather than where/which one we go/get in to. It's taken me now 8 years to find out that why, I've gained a lot of life experiences and I'm happy to know why I'm going to the college that I am going to now. I needed to feel ready and I truly think I am now :) Also can I just say how excited I am for your direction with your shop/company. I think it's great why you're rebranding and cannot wait to see your plans for it come to life

[@ginnymaximoff0716]

You're so sweet and caring!You care so much!💖Don't put too much pressure on yourself!💖Take care!!

[@denisefazio6708]

To achieve what you have achieved and being 24! You should be very proud of yourself! Well done! The best is yet to come. Best of luck.

[@hanjigifts6828]

We love the doodle planners! You can really tell how much love and creativity you pour into them!

[@thebookbujo]

I love your ideas on your shop! I can see that you want to rebrand it and I’m excited to see what you do with it. I love this Q&A and chatting with you!! So much fun to get to know you a bit better 💖 also SO impressed by everything you’ve done for the past 3 years (and before that obvi) and I love how passionate you still are. And really happy that you have been taking breaks more! It seems to be working for you 💓🥺

[@sharvigaaanantharaj1237]

We love you Amanda, your videos make us so happy, kisses from Toronto!!

[@Clara-ch4sj]

the aitana's pic 🥰

[@sharvigaaanantharaj1237]

@@Clara-ch4sj Yesss

[@meerabfatima1607]

Amanda your videos are just so Awesome!!! You really motivate me!!!!!

[@sami2612]

18:00 maybe you should try to recreate some of your all time fav bullet journal themes stickers... Like,if you ask me, I would just jump on it the fairly tale theme stickers released

[@tootired07]

OR THE FEBRUARY CANDY HEARTS :O

[@sami2612]

@@tootired07 yeaa😍😍😍

[@florencec.6162]

Congrats on how far you've come so far and confident your journey is only starting... I truly hope I find one of your planners or sicker sheet at Indigo one day! Maybe "Keep Doodling" for your brand name!

[@bookwormbon482]

Love this Q&A! Please do a video on your makeup/ clothing style. Also sticker ideas: cherry blossoms, kawaii animals, personal affirmations, stickers that can be written on (habit trackers, mini calendars... I have seen stamps of this but stickers are prettier!)

[@xxJASMiNEE]

Your story is amazing! Admire how you love what you do and have sacrificed a lot to get to your dreams. I agree, Speak Yourself was the best- love the Rose Bowl venue too!

[@mandzimation]

I admire your ability to establish boundaries!! That's a very healthy habit to have as a KZbinr :)

[@Ellie_amanda]

Brand name ; DROP SHADOWS 😂👌🏼 Another idea drawn from the shop name Indigo - how about your favourite color or shade for a brnad name? Or Stellar Doodle Planner taking in the love for astronomy or constellations . Constellations is a good brand name too. Hope you get inspiration out of these ideas☺️☺️

[@shimmerngspirit]

The first video I saw of you was when you went on your break 2 years ago. You seemed so sad. You seem so much happier. :)

[@mariamkadri321]

I got the notification 21 seconds ago and without even checking what video amanda made i just clicked beacuse it's AMANDA

[@letteredbyberlie4496]

You definitely look happier! I missed your weekly uploads but I'm happy that lessening your uploads is helping you a lot. You definitely have matured. So happy for all your milestones! In terms of the rebranding, can't think of a name but it would be cute if it has reference to lil doodles

[@celestialskies-covers]

I really want shop-arl to become a renowned brand,, also im an infp too and i just vibe with your videos a lot

[@lumieredice485]

That now explains why so many people I watch is so far away

[@kookiedagar]

Really appreciate how much of hard work you do for us . Thank you so much 💕

[@alyssa6215]

Yes we finally have a q&a and realized how much work goes into one planner can’t wait for your shopamandarachlee to spread cause I want to see it in like stationary stores and personally love the names doodles

[@hanjigifts6828]

AHHHHHHHHH rebranding! SO EXCITING!!!! Can't wait to see what you come up with! business names and logos are such a huge but fun project!!! woot woot!

[@irenemueller3888]

I guess I’ve been living under a rock, because I missed out on the 2022 Doodle planner. They are beautiful!

[@madisonpreciado429]

I would love stickers!! A sticker subscription box would take all of my money. Sticker ideas: flowers, plants, stars, planets, moons, animals, quotes, write-on stickers, opaque and clear stickers, washi tape stickers, trees, books, people, scenery. I would also love to see more of the junk journaling ephemera too! I love collage/junk journaling in the blank pages of the bujo!

[@iamnatalie916]

Really loce your videos Amanda! You are the reason I started bullet journaling, and now my life is getting better. 😅

[@the_crafty_kai]

I've just started my bullet journal journey this month and have been marathoning all your past videos. You're so inspiring! It's amazing to see the growth you've had in your KZbin career. My suggestion would be DSD: Drop Shadow Doodles lol or something Doodles related!

[@jenniferctran]

i love the idea of streaming!!! maybe the monthly spreads so we could do them together!!!

[@anbu1325]

I quite liked this style of video and I feel like I appreciate you in a new way now!

[@josephbui0203]

Having your doodle planner or your bullet journal in Indigo would be very awesome !!!! I’ve seen your bujo being sold in stationery shops around Korea Town, opposite to Yuppduk

[@booksrdumb3687]

stickers of your doodles for the monthly themes in the past doodle planners would be so cool to be able to use in themes (i especially loved the building them in dec 2020 and i miss it 😩)

[@abigailkartheiser4488]

i realized we are the same age and both infp

[@wardashraf1724]

I've been watching your channel for more than a year now, you inspired me to start my own KZbin channel, Thank you so much!

[@Famomae993]

7:04 it's so cute the way you said🥰

[@bookwormbon482]

Brand name idea: Doodle Diaries (but this could be confusing because you sell other things too and don't want it too niche). Thought exercises to think of the new shop name: One of the key things you need to communicate in this rebrand is the sheer quality and crafted nature of your products. These aren't cheap notebooks or lazily printed designs! Own your hard work! Think of the ethos of the company and what values personally motivate you, as well as the spirit of Bullet Journalling and crafting in general. Think key words like: creative, crafted, personal, tailored. If you had to sum up your products and your style/ work in a few words what would you say? Hope this helps!