How a Chef Making $158K in Jersey City Spends Her Money | Glamour

A 25-year-old marketing manager and e-commerce chef, Courtnee Futch, living in a loft apartment on an income of $158,000 shows us what everything in her life costs. Along with her 9 to 5 marketing job, Courtnee also runs an e-commerce bakery and a private catering and dinner party service out of her DIY apartment. Courtnee shares some cool DIY projects she has done with Craigslist finds to keep her apartment feeling chic and cozy. She also explains the importance of investing more money into cookware and statement pieces for your home.
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How a Chef Making $158K in Jersey City Spends Her Money | Glamour

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[@thejosiahevans]

dang Glamour I was the top comment until this lol :)

[@jothisorthat]

I really enjoyed this episode!!

[@breanajehning]

I love these videos. Please do more!

[@mynameisnotimportant2854]

So is she still at her $98,000 per year job?

[@CourtneeFutch]

@@mynameisnotimportant2854 Thankfully, I am. And very grateful!

[@jadecalay3949]

Hosts dinner parties, makes 200 cakes a month, and works full time! Girl how? Please host a masterclass. Lol

[@beatricerights]

facts

[@melanim9943]

+ is glowing with perfect skin and knows how to handle her money??

[@amnakhalafalla5233]

She’s admirable in every respect

[@remainloyaltoyour0wnsoil580]

Xactly I love this BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL

[@BellaNoir3]

Right.... Like what in THEE WORLD

[@thejosiahevans]

Courtnee at 25: making 158k a year Me at 25: trying to get the most liked comment on youtube

[@sherlynfernandes8864]

🥺

[@thejosiahevans]

also this comment has 25 likes sooo

[@tanayagupta4362]

Like ur comment

[@beatricerights]

It was free for me to contribute to your goal. Now I hope you aim higher. You're young so you will be ok.

[@thejosiahevans]

@@beatricerights don't worry i have an online job commenting isn't the only thing i do

[@EnigmaticallyErin]

How does someone make 200 cakes per month while working full-time and commuting into the city AND hosting dinner parties on the side? I'm in awe of how she finds the time to do all of this.

[@ronnchapman7944]

I honestly have no idea I get tired after my 9-5

[@sfab5039]

@@ronnchapman7944 Ikr

[@MrCaku]

That's like 6 cakes a day!

[@RiFit]

It really seems like her passion so she enjoys doing it. So I guess that makes all the difference.

[@sevenrue4754]

If u want it bad enough there’s nothing u can’t do

[@DJ-wi3kv]

She has the composure and professionalism of a 40 year old, truly a queen and star.

[@bethanycooke2115]

Not only is she rich in terms of money (making a good salary), she is rich in terms of lifestyle because she loves what she does. Truly an inspiration.

[@AlexandriaNoelle]

I finally got to attend one of her spred events and was in AWE. She’s such a great chef + hostess.

[@michelleelmore5533]

Alex Noelle maybe she should host and show on KZbin

[@jkevyadaishun5560]

Where was it

[@alphahandy2021]

jay g Jersey City

[@belle3055]

@@michelleelmore5533 her youtube channel ​ " Courtnee Futch "

[@graciaxxl8808]

She’s beautiful, smart, ambitious, I love her decor and I like how she talks. I can’t believe she’s only 25, she’s totally killing it!!

[@miac2382]

Shes a hard worker too

[@ranikam.8160]

Yesssz

[@chapter1762]

She looks 35 too

[@Hannamarin16]

Right I am a little jealous babe is stunning, smart, makes a good income, and has a decent standing social life, with a totally cute apartment. #goals

[@JellyBeanInTheNight]

This woman has accomplished so much as 25. She is so well spoken and hyper efficient. Bravo!

[@bjewel3751]

This is an accomplished women, and at 25!!! Imagine where she will be in 10 years. I’m inspired by her, I got no excuse 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@kevinwallaston4462]

This feels more like "refinery29 sweet digs" rather than a money tour

[@RiFit]

I enjoy the combination of both tbh.

[@topheranderson7318]

To everyone comment on how she only has 12K in savings, you also need to realize she is 25 and has a MASTERS degree. She probably just started working within the past 2 years at most.

[@CourtneeFutch]

Hi! I actually finished my MS in 2016 at 21. It's kind of a long story lol. But admittedly, I wasn't working jobs with the highest salaries when I first finished grad school so I'm catching up now! Thanks for your kindness!

[@AnnabelleGT]

Courtnee Futch omg you’re such an inspiration!

[@1SavageQueen89]

Courtnee Futch I’m obsessed with your kitchen decor and setup! I just subscribed to your channel for the recipes too. You’re very inspiring! So happy for you that you are doing so well in your career!

[@stevenv6463]

I save like 10k a year with just a bachelors and I make like an eighth of what she makes. She is doing well but being good at making money is not necessarily being good at saving it.

[@AdaValerie]

Courtnee Futch you’re doing great!!! I’m 24 year old black woman and you’re inspiring me

[@evelynthompson8467]

This girl is gorgeous and is by far the most mature 25 year old I’ve ever seen

[@Chi_di]

She seems so chill, I wanna be her friend!

[@CourtneeFutch]

Let's be friends, sis!

[@Chi_di]

@@CourtneeFutch Yayyy gonna follow you on IG!

[@siduduzilendlovu9848]

Me too

[@katyibaby]

Gorgeous, mature, successful, skillful and stylish. She’s got it all!

[@coolkid90xx]

The way in which this boss carries herself just exemplifies magic.

[@MarinaEMundo]

Graham is gonna tell her to buy a camera and look up photography lessons on youtube to save that $400/month

[@MELmodelesque]

I agree she can then turn that into another income offer it to other chefs and bakers

[@MissMBA]

I agree! But she might outsource this due to time. The girl is BUSY!

[@maymay2769]

@@MissMBA Right, she could do it herself but taking photos and editing is a time sink!

[@chadyatouta7937]

Hi Marian ¿Puedo conocerte? Soy Mohamed de Marruecos

[@spsaunde]

She speaks very well and flow so soothingly. At 25, she has a clear vision of what she wants to do and for the future. I wish her all the best for her future endeavors.

[@froyokid]

WOW she can cook, paint, mix drinks, DIY creative queen. My only skills are the internet/instagram and I’m older. WTF is wrong with meeee 😭 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@armystar90]

Don't worry we all have gifts and talents. God has given each person gifts and abilities, you just have to tap in so you'll know what yours are. You were made for greatness! So smile! 😀😀

[@armystar90]

And even if you are older, it's not to late.

[@vizk7352]

You can always learn, the internet is very helpful.

[@miac2382]

Shes doing so good and shes talented

[@natevic1867]

Don’t worry, she’s part of the minority. Most people are like you and I

[@gabbyanyce467]

this is black girl magic🥳❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gabbyanyce467]

I brought race into it because black women are not always able to make a name for themselves ❗️❗️❗️why does it matter 🤨

[@theholisticfox3474]

@@ccstars7423 Because representation matters when you're usually so under represented on these platforms. I'm going to assume you have the privilege of not knowing what that feels like.

[@kl8581]

Gabby Anyce PERIODT!

[@kl8581]

CCStars STFU

[@hotcuteloyalabg1439]

CCStars why not, shows that any race are as equally capable of fulfilling the “American Dream.”

[@danieldvnn]

i love her personality and how real she was being!

[@everythingella4575]

I love how she’s doing multiple things in her life that she enjoys.

[@bethanycooke2115]

Me too!

[@xocloudy]

I absolutely loved this woman's aesthetic and interests. Her side businesses are so cool and she's absolutely killing it. More like this please!!

[@Venus-pd3ml]

She finna catch this youtube check after making a channel lol

[@miac2382]

And shes already doing good and makes a lot of money in her field

[@shantalgreen3789]

She betta!

[@kaelynbuchanan]

As she should

[@Kay-12345]

Yes girl I told her as well.

[@AjaDang]

love this woman. She is killing it

[@TJ_Eats]

Point blank

[@sara2jujo]

Aja I cant wait for you to make video like this one day

[@AjaDang]

@@sara2jujo I'm waiting for my invite ;)

[@joyaustin6581]

Her loans could be paid off in 6 months

[@kford6643]

She is obviously a Star in the making. She’ll be very well known soon.

[@grantsolomon7417]

“Just purchased Louboutin sandals that I’m excited to wear this summer” But summer 2020 got canceled 😔

[@taybee4653]

Grant Solomon keep hope alive! We still have time.

[@bfoz]

Dude people can still go out. Summer's not going anywhere.

[@shante6855]

She can wear them summer 2021 then...

[@XclusiveChiq]

CocoaBean they’ll be out of season

[@ericasett-personalfinancef7040]

womp womppppppp

[@jujubees]

She's lovely and her voice is very soothing.

[@araa_n9348]

Totally agree. Her voice and she is so well spoken.

[@hidden-expose]

She needs a podcast!

[@TM-il8rb]

Idk why but she kind of reminds me of Jodie Comer lol

[@ashj14]

She makes me feel like a slacker... working full time and 2 businesses. Go girl!!!! So motivational!!!

[@xosadity]

Boss babe!! I feel like she’s not even 25😩 I want her to be my big sister and I’m 27😂 So inspiring💕

[@melissajbol5447]

As someone with interests in interior designing, painting, art, photography, cooking, baking, and diy projects...she is so inspiring and only 25! Truly incredible.

[@MissMBA]

Love all the touches of blue she has throughout her house! Well spoken and hardworking woman. Great pick Glamour!

[@brickzandstickz2749]

Imagine being in your 20s and making a six figure salaru

[@euenfheiejrj]

Pancake Pancake I did. It’s not rare in big cities.

[@colorfulcodes]

@@euenfheiejrj you made me Google lol. Only 30% of new Yorkers make 6 figures. Lots of old big money there. Average nyc millennial income for 2019 is actually 38k.

[@euenfheiejrj]

Colorful Codes I think it depends who you’re around. I doubt anyone I knew made $38k in NYC when I lived there but maybe they did? A lot of my friends made six figures though.

[@eobardthawne324]

@@euenfheiejrj If you made 6 figures your more likely to be around others who are making the same so your experience isn't saying much.

[@cornellcornell1]

Eobard Thawne Exactly. I made six figures in my 20s and I naturally associated with people in the same income level as me.

[@beingclaire_.]

She screams “BOSS”

[@_Milcah_]

She is beautiful just like her space.

[@kadijahw6017]

wow, way to go courtnee! i remember hearing about her when i was at syracuse university. i believe she started thundercakes in her dorm at SU, if i’m not mistaken. it’s so awesome to see her still thriving and growing!

[@almary4650]

My favorite by far. She's so artist, impressive, and downright real!

[@hzlkelly]

So proud to see an African brand in the kitchen, I use Nomu as well...chef tings lol

[@crissoa]

She’s so likable and level headed. 😊

[@InternetGirl1093]

She’s SO talented and calm! I loved watching this. I live in NYC and will definitely be hitting up Thundercakes or The Spred sometime soon! Go girl!

[@madaboutmel]

absolutely adorable! beautiful black woman successful and killing it at 25! 🙌🏾

[@jasmineworthington328]

Hats off to you sis! You are a driven and creative spirit. Keep inspiring.

[@erikadowdy686]

Smart girl!! Im sure in these quarantined times, she probably heavily relies on her E-Commerce business becuz theres no going into NY for events rite now im sure? Love her apartment

[@erikgsmiller]

This is hands down the best video I’ve seen on this series! She has a cooking series on her page too? Wait til Graham see’s this.

[@RiFit]

Yassss! I love this series! I'm so excited to see a new video! This queen's loft is eclectic, colorful and beautiful! Not to mention, I can't skip over the fact that it's therapeutic for her to wash dishes 😭 I could never. Lol

[@sfab5039]

How she has to do all that ,and look absolutely stunning. Is beyond me.

[@brooklynnpauline]

What a BOSS! Beautiful and successful black woman! Go ahead and show your worth, love it!!

[@srystr77]

Love her apartment. So cozy!!!

[@daysy409]

I LOVE HER!!!!! I LOVE HER APARTMENT!!!!! I LOVE HER FOOD!!!!!! HER ENERGY!!!!! THE DIY!!!!! We've decide to stan a queen who living life and living it WELL

[@daysy409]

Also love the shoes and the closet. I have been in such a funk lately and not feeling like myself but this is definitely sign I needed to have more fun creatively.

[@SheridenChanel]

I am in awe of her hustle. Congrats Queen!

[@Fa2kamara]

Jersey is expensive😩 bless her heart. She’s so well put together. I loved this!!!

[@MizzRiverP]

I am in awe of this wonderful young woman. We're the same age and she's inspiring me so much!

[@damondominique]

These are so hopeful. THANK YOU.

[@leahbarteldes3741]

wow so cool!! definitely going to check out that bakery business. what a beautiful apartment!!

[@Mrs.Green712]

She is very inspiring and hardworking. Good for her!

[@reneelvs1740]

Love her voice and demeanor so soothing and carefree shes awesome

[@adorableonyourvanity]

Her apartment is so beautiful

[@adorableonyourvanity]

And she is a total boss.

[@gigglypuff3589]

Where can I find people like her to be friends with?

[@JeneeHenry]

Shruthi S R That is THE question of the decade.

[@ADF200]

She’s so amazing! I could listen to her all day. Nothing she can’t do!

[@jazminl7987]

Super beautiful space! I love how her personality shines throughout everything she does!

[@cindyduran5143]

I love how she gets so much done but her space looks so chill.Wow she is so dope!

[@EwYoureCringe]

Her apartment looks amazing and the food looks even better!

[@matiasblanco4300]

She has a life God bless her and the path she is on . Don't let nothing distract you when your ready to get distracted girl let Happen but for now u goood

[@clarefitzpatrick3726]

This woman is amazing! She's so cool!

[@Django19]

Building the life you want and getting that money! Love her story!

[@Blu5078]

Now this young lady has her ish...together!!!!!! Love it!!!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@archiebunker868]

I love this! Gorgeous woman utilizing all her talents creating multiple sources of income and seems to be pursuing her passions 🙌🏼

[@christianlara5465]

This was really cool. I love hearing how people budget and spend their money.

[@brebitzer2066]

Love her energy ⭐️

[@sbw1221]

I’ve watched this 20 times... just so cool and inspiring! Plus that drink sounds taaassttyyy

[@tomboydee3326]

Shes beautiful.... Shes a boss and 25 wow

[@nathanstutoring]

Wow, she really knows how to economize and upcycle. This inspires me to be more resourceful and creative. Great watch!

[@sashapollard92]

She know her finances like the back of her hand. Amazing!!!

[@jadethornton2073]

Awwwwww Courtnee, I’m so proud of you!!!

[@rubymars5493]

I've been waiting for this for so long!!

[@motionmuse5684]

Props Lady!! I had all the energy at 25 now at 39, I umm, do not lol "but" I still love party foods, decor and have 25 yrs of expertise. 20 years in catering, restaurants and hotels, and weddings but just burned out doing it physically but honestly haven't done all I wanted in diy event food and decor, just been doing for others;/. So this is inspiration to find another way especially with e-commerce. Thanks for sharing❤️

[@mususirleaf5261]

Lovedddddd it! She’s amazing and sooo inspiring!!!!

[@kylavision]

That nightstand story was beautifully humble ❤️

[@aleciawhitney6504]

I love this! This is so inspiring!

[@stephaniesusana1726]

She’s a very good story teller. Love her aesthetics😍😍

[@camaya9065]

Girl you are just everything i really enjoyed watching this! ❤️

[@MissCareyBabyyy]

Obsessed with Courtnee! Killing it girl. Goals 🤩

[@erickajackson1338]

I rewatch this video because she such an inspiration ❤️

[@2418supercool]

What a BOSS! Congratulations on your businesses, you're an inspiration!

[@6starDriver]

Entrepreneurial spirit at its finest 💪💪, I will definitely trying some of her dishes

[@everythingella4575]

Wish we could have these videos regularly.

[@poshy2453]

Yes! She is doing her thing! Go girl !!

[@aliyanealy8508]

Absolutely love this! Go off sis!

[@SoulStyleBeauty]

I love this! Go sis! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@paralloyd7]

She’s so busy but still has so much fun! How!? Lol

[@nissirey7733]

Her style is everything 😍

[@maritzaalizaie7693]

She’s so smart and creative I love this!

[@irishqa.]

I love her vibe and personality

[@jellygurl27]

This is always so inspiring to see ! Black girl magic! I love the decor its so unique how your loft is decorated!

[@nissirey7733]

This is honestly the dopest video on this money series 😭

[@magicworld3242]

She's doing really well for a 25 year old. Good luck to her.

[@ItsMeDanyell]

I love this series. I love her voice, too.

[@meganb2304]

She's truly inspiring!

[@Vanessabobessa10]

Shes well spoken interesting confident and nice to look at, I like watching her.

[@aarenrobinson2309]

She is so calming I love it ❤️