I quit my 9-5 job to be a *full-time YouTuber*. My experience from the first 3 months...

[@ChelseaCallahan]

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!

[@moda78z]

Chelsea, check the waterdrop link in the description box. It doesn’t work. Maybe it’s just me.

[@ChelseaCallahan]

thank you! it should be working now 😊 sorry about that @@moda78z

[@heavenlymorsels]

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?

[@ChelseaCallahan]

to be honest i'm not sure!! i'll probably bring it up in future vlogs what my solution ends up being!@@heavenlymorsels

[@Jessie48722]

Dang, your channel is growing like bigger than Seymour from Little Shop. XD

[@lilyzook2197]

Still the best sponsored segments on KZbin.

[@andreacullen770]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@StephaniesFam]

For real!! I ❤ the factor ones the best!!❤

[@human_no847]

Segment? That's no comedy bit, that's Chelsea's evil twin!

[@gamblefamily419]

Absolutely agree

[@karenscott7465]

Yes! Love the sponsorship videos. Believe me that’s not something I usually say!😊

[@alexjohnson111]

"feeling terrified is better than feeling bored" love this!

[@lauraelisee]

And this is why I switched jobs the end of last year!

[@yulislavina]

not sure I agree)) sometimes I prefer to be bored

[@MorrisLydiaP]

The myth of normal. Fear/anxiety is not better than boredom.

[@letciatxr]

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!

[@ChelseaCallahan]

thank you so much ❤️ we are definitely in this together

[@eimearmcmanus372]

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!

[@CT-od5dl]

Chelsea - adore your high-pressure, low-anger personality. It's a lovely mix.

[@ChelseaCallahan]

haha I've never thought of it that way. thank you ❤

[@wellyremigio7023]

"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!! ✨💖

[@gjbaan2860]

Kind voice, kind spirit, heart on your sleeve, being honest, and being able to communicate your point. Chelsea keep being you. You are fantastic!

[@ChelseaCallahan]

thank you for your kind words 💘

[@yilderim1924]

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.

[@stephb3321]

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 KZbin back in the early 90’s, maybe I would’ve gone that route.😊

[@SynergyASMR]

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!

[@hunterandchavy]

Thank you for this video and giving me reassurance that KZbin 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 KZbin 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 😊

[@thelaundress11]

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 KZbinrs 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.

[@shareuhlin]

these ad spots just keep getting better and better! LOVED the cross over surprise, alexis is my other fave nyc-vlogger 😁

[@3dogmom]

Yessssss!!! Chelsea & Alexis are 2 of my top comfort channels!! Was great seeing them together ☺️

[@tinnywitch]

Same here, what a lovely surprise!

[@jbernere]

Came here to say this as well! Followed Chelsea after seeing her on Alexis’s vlog. ☺️

[@CatherineShoresHMN]

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!!

[@nonFluencerNoWa]

SO FUN ❤

[@heavenlymorsels]

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]

so glad you found me! love your channel concept, such a cool thing you're doing ❤

[@heavenlymorsels]

@@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!

[@IslandGirl7215]

I agree now I want to order it buy it and drink it 24/7

[@mollyduckpond]

I’m so glad your channel got into my algorithm last year!

[@suefitz2498]

Who knew your acting skills would be utilised for your sponsors, it works so well. You are the most honest person on KZbin 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 ❤❤❤

[@cynroles]

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 KZbin 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 ❤

[@strawberrymoon1906]

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!❤

[@alexisarana7]

JAJAJAJAJAJAJA THE SPONSOR SEGMENT! GREAT WORK

[@melissatelier]

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 💙

[@anakirola9204]

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!

[@pabulumm]

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 KZbin 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.

[@MikeLHunt916]

As a 13 Year Grocery store vet myself… congrats to you. Your gonna do just fine.

[@pabulumm]

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

[@Miishii_59]

Best of luck to you. Hope you get the job!

[@ChelseaCallahan]

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!

[@pabulumm]

@@Miishii_59 Thank you! Appreciate you :)

[@nonFluencerNoWa]

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

[@_laurita]

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.

[@Sara_99_]

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❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ChelseaCallahan]

🥹😭 thank you!

[@joyyboyy1]

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 ❤

[@ChelseaCallahan]

omg you do triathalons!? that's incredible❤

[@Carlovymusicc]

Congratulations 🎉 🗽

[@jessicamoonharris]

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 😊

[@ChelseaCallahan]

so exciting!! your channel looks so fun ❤omg where did you get your red glasses frames? they are so cute

[@jessicamoonharris]

@@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! :)

[@nilandax0]

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.

[@ChelseaCallahan]

she's the best!!

[@sammylapue]

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.

[@heavenlymorsels]

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!

[@TheGirlWhoBloomed]

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 🥹

[@thenewbaguette]

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

[@monicaadriannavlogs]

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!!

[@ChelseaCallahan]

I’m so sorry about your friends :( that is so scary!

[@paulasulmasy7247]

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!😊

[@SherrylnSim]

Thanks Chelsea! I love your videos for your honesty and valuable insights.

[@EvaSvetnicova]

Hi sweet Chelsea, I have just feeling you are my close friend and I should say - I am sooo proud of you how brave and talented you are!!! 💪🤎🤎🤎Every episode you create is in higher and higher level and sooo inspiring! Your cutting skills, how you manage the apartment - I love the tones in brown shades (like my favourite coffee ☕☕which I am drinking more and more hehe, cause I am also night owl 😅person). I also burned myself in my last work - I just had feeling I learned everything and also the political circumstances... I took almost a year break for healing myself from "the old system", used my time and saved money 😅for travelling (to Japan with my friend, solo travelling to Croatia - Bosna and Hercegovina - Oman - Dubai... 😄), educating myself etc... I have my favourite channels on youtube who I support, I love your videos, you are my mentor 🥰, that this decision is the best! And as you said - if we fear much - everytime we can go back to "normal 9-5 job", but we probably won't seems less and less possible, I/we just can't waste my/our time anymore...😅. In this video I clearly found out how you have an actor skills - also as you said you were studying it? Lets see lets see where your path will continue, but it will be greeaaat for sure, it already is!!! 🥰I also loved your make up at the end, just glamourous! 🤩 Last thing I wanted to say - yes, say please more about the "old system" which does not let us easily go from it, as you have mentioned... I feel the same, maybe it will be encouranging and will be "eyes opening" for many from us, your point of view... 😎 Sending the warmest hi from the Czech Republic, Prague!😍Take care and be as authentic and great as you are!!! Biggest thanks for you! 💪🤎🤎🤎

[@isismarienn]

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.

[@mgtravel1]

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:)

[@jahmellesherman8224]

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! ❤

[@elizabethduggan8793]

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❤

[@Thatsaritachick]

I LOVED hearing more about the behind the scenes

[@irenestrongrock4106]

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!

[@mossandmirthvlog]

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.

[@AlexisViele]

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 KZbin journey and love the opportunity for long-form content. Thank you for always keeping it authentic!♥

[@Tiffanitly]

ive been wanting to do youtube since quite the early days of this platform. But I suffer from severe anxiety. I finally decided to take the big leap to start my channel. Its not much so far. I'm dipping my toes into it by doing gameplay of some of my games and been brave enough to talk during it and a few videos of my anxiety experiences. But I hope to expand to more talk about anxiety and to paint among other things

[@fromsarahjolie]

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!! ❤

[@sunshinemindset8497]

I love that you are friends with Alexis Eldridge. I follow her too! Love you both xxx

[@JustSheik]

Same!!❤

[@strawberrymoon1906]

Same same!!🌸

[@onelostswede]

I love that Chelsea is always so honest about the real side of things. No fake filter. KZbin and social media needs more of that! Chelsea has definitely inspired me to share more of the ups and downs in my life. Just uploaded a video om my youtube channel about my mental health journey @onelostswede. I want to inspire others to dare to live outside the norm ❤

[@CentraalStationK]

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

[@tamnguyen-ou6es]

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!

[@MandyBarry]

Hi! 😊 super small KZbinr here- really goin for it. I started my channel years ago and even though it hasn’t been smooth sailing, I always knew it would be a forever thing. KZbin is my baby. It’s taken me years to really step into myself and believe enough in myself to not only create but continue to create in between seasons of so much discouragement, but I choose to keep creating because I know that this time and space of long form content is precious - anyway, I’m a singer by trade and didn’t think I could continue to have singing content and also lifestyle content or say the words digital creator out loud because… you know, imposter syndrome. 🤓 thanks for letting us introduce ourselves and channels within your community Chelsea, I think it’s a beautiful thing. One of the things I truly love about you is that you are not a gate keeper, I have always said that if I was able to build a strong community I would never gate keep and I gravitate toward authentic and honest and incredibly relatable people like yourself. One thing I always say is that not everyone is lucky or privileged enough to have their passion also be their profession, and there’s a lot that comes with that…but if it’s in you, it’s in you, it’s who you are, and why should we feel any kind of hesitation or shame because of it. Thank you for this video. Not only is this the best overall ‘behind the curtain’ video but it’s also so validating to those of us who quietly share the same grind, have the same late nights, spin all of the plates over our head with see arch, logistics, writing, shooting, editing, thumbnailing, and then lather rinse repeat - digging down and digging in to keep going when it gets tough, hanging on to hop to find a true gem of a community. ❤️❤️❤️ ps- I found you and Alexis totally separately but around the same time (thank you, youtube algorithm) and I love to be able to see your faces in the same video☺️

[@planwithelizabeth]

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

[@chechart]

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

[@AutumnBeckman]

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 KZbin 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!

[@StopThatSquirrel]

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!

[@ChelseaCallahan]

So exciting!!!

[@inyourdaydreams7576]

You are the only youtuber who I don't skip through their ads. Great work! You make it so entertaining

[@mboard42]

Really enjoying your channel. Normally I’d skip the sponsored but I really enjoyed your sketches.

[@chiaraliane]

would love another vid!! I find the behind the scenes of content creators so fascinating

[@ok_jawsh]

I just have to say real quick that I’m 31. When I was turning 30 I was having a melt down. So lost. Thought I would never live to see the day tbh. This year being 31 feels somewhat the same & honestly like it’s not even real. Like I’m just in limbo & have no real direction yet as far as my own passions. Watching your videos & relating to your frame of mind & where you are in life is really helpful in knowing I’m not alone in just figuring things out for/with myself. That it’s not too late - something I’ve always struggled with as I’ve been working my whole life & always feeling like I’m behind. I work from home & feel isolated constantly & your perspective on that as you’re transitioning into being a full time creator is so relatable to me personally because of some of those same struggles & boundaries that I fail to set for myself with work & being at home, always on my own with just my self-sabotaging thoughts. Just want to say thank you for your channel & your videos & your perspective on life. It’s inspiring & comforting at the same time. I appreciate you & hope you keep building & achieving all the things you want in life. You’re giving me hope again for my own life. 💜

[@janika2356]

Hey Chelsea, this idea of needing community and actively investing effort into finding your people is so real! I've done some research on 1st, 2nd and 3rd places and we all get so hung-up on 3rd places when we don't even have a 2nd! 3rd places are social infrastructure and they just reduce barriers for social interaction. I wish they were more available to our generation.

[@liamzgb]

you've been one of the biggest reasons why i started uploading this year. all your success is well deserved :)

[@gaylem.703]

as a young, single woman living in nyc who also feels stuck in the corporate grind and often wonders what it would be like if i just said fuck it and pursued a creative route, i really appreciate you being so real about what it's been like leaving your 9-5 and going a different path. i found you when i moved to nyc alone 2 years ago and you made me feel less alone and i really look up to you. thanks for including us on your journey :)

[@Littleolive73]

Chelsea, know that you are not alone in feeling guilty when you want to have a chill “couch rot” day! I struggle with those same feelings. I have a pretty unstructured work/life balance right now and constantly feel the need to keep moving or accomplish something 😅. What helps me is giving myself little things to do like doing the dishes or journaling BEFORE touching my phone in the AM. That gets my day going better than scrolling the first second I wake up! 🎉😊 keep going!! loved the video!

[@hilsbeasley539]

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

[@Elissaxoxo]

You got this girly ❤I believe in you and love watching your funny sense of humor. You’re doing a great job at life 🌹✨

[@joetsan1950]

Super interesting info and loved the very creative sponsorship piece! I always look forward to your content!

[@lodibotion3098]

The thing is: we usually get to see only the end product and it's so good and natural that many people think it's an easy peace job, but the reality is that it's hard work. Thank you for being so open and show what's really happening behind the scenes. I love your videos and I really appreciate the work you put into every single one of them. Chelsea you rock!!. Have a great weekend and greetings from Germany 🙂❤

[@xmoebabyx]

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.

[@stephv1563]

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.

[@juliecarlson2778]

Such a fun and cute ad idea! I love and look forward to your videos! ❤

[@staceykey9836]

Chelsea! You are so creative and you should be very proud of yourself ❤ Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us!

[@CoffeeandDonuts0001]

Hi Chelsea! Your apartment is SO beautiful! You did such a fabulous job on the design. You deserve it; you’ve worked so hard ❤

[@JaCaraKM]

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 KZbin 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.

[@thomasdaymond7271]

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!

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Hey thank you so much for such a thoughtful comment! ❤️

[@somdrum]

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 :).

[@shawnsh]

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?

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Welcome! It’s called You Go by Duckmaw

[@Vmarigold]

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👍😊🧁

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Hey thank you so much ❤️

[@emma-katemarie5050]

I'm an aspiring author still in college and not sure where that dream is going to take me, but watching your videos always reminds me to not give up even if I may need to do something else in the meantime. I have a lot of faith that I can make that dream come true but managing your expectations is really hard sometimes. Your humility and honesty is so encouraging and gives me a lot of hope. Thank you so much, Chelsea!

[@realsidehustleideas]

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.

[@TheNerdLemon]

My wife was watching this video. I overheard it and got sucked in and now I am subscribed. Keep up the good work!!

[@amberhall1119]

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 KZbin channels, Kingin' It. I'm excited for half marathon training content (if you decide you'd like to share with us).

[@AnneLilley]

Oh my word you are one hard working creative lady. who knew there was so much involved in making 23 minutes and 37 seconds of content. I loved this video and am so impressed. Now... announcing you are uninsured while balancing precariously on the back of a couch made my heart jump. Although by this time you've missed the 60-day COBRA deadline and the deadline to enroll via the marketplace, you can still purchase private insurance. You may need to stop eating to afford it though. But seriously, perhaps there are plans available through a professional group or a union you could join. Maybe check with your agency and see if they can point you in that direction or can tell you how others they represent handle this. It may be beneficial to start an LLC for yourself and purchase it through that business instead of as an individual. Hopefully, you will find a solution. Until then don't stand on the couch! 🥰

[@beingemma]

Love this! I work in tech and have been WFH which is a blessing for my family, but I also started my small business to help find a community and do some art. I am also now venturing into KZbin but so many things you touched on here is so right. I won't be giving up my job for KZbin anytime soon as I love what I do and it does bring that extra level of benefits. This doesn't mean KZbin can be amazing and I am so excited for you.

[@JustDerik]

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!

[@saram5659]

Yes, behind the scenes videos are the best!

[@chibacat1234]

Tax, savings, insurance, etc..... I can so relate to this as a freelancer. Thank you for being real. I quit my office job 4 years ago, to start something from scratch. I had nothing, no source of income. I decided to take a night-time part time job, so I could keep working on my projects during the day and earn some stable income from this part-time. It was so hard. After 3 years of working part-time at night, I was finally able to make enough from my freelance career to quit my part time job. It's so important to normalize the non-glamorous side of starting your own business. It's part of the process.

[@Joshuacrandley2679]

You seem a very down to earth individual. I hope the transition works out for you

[@ChelseaCallahan]

thank you ❤

[@Lisbeth_a]

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. ❤

[@_deyvis_]

I know right. Love reading comments like this while I’m watching ❤

[@thembelihledunjana]

Awesome video. Inspiring stuff❤ I love NY. Hope to meet you one day!

[@arielcarter7333]

Your face at the end with the makeup looks really good. FLAWLESS 🤍

[@anaalicemiranda976]

I rarely comment on youtube videos, but Chelsea let me tell you!! You've been evolving so much in storytelling!!!!!! I've always found you very entertaining, not gonna lie (I started watching when you were doing your vlogs in your old apartment), but now you are in another level with your editing, and way of telling a story! Congrats! I can't wait to see what you do next :)

[@iamericaluna]

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!

[@Fitandfun1187]

I too left my job to become a full time KZbinr and digital marketer and wow, I felt all of your pain points. This spoke to me.

[@itspatriciaburton]

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.

[@chrissyobermeyer1139]

I love your vlogs, I’ve said it before, but they are so honest and real. It’s easy to watch! And I also watch Alexis- so cool to see you guys hanging out. I love that you are feeling more fulfilled in what you are doing- and yeah it’s scary to leave a 9-5, but you are doing it, and doing so well! We all are here for it! ❤

[@agatajanik1086]

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!

[@Raymondedward23]

Loving your videos ❤

[@pamd4068]

I really like the way you think. Give a brilliant mind. Julie, break down. Your thoughts and motivation is so relatable. I know that's so draw for me watching your videos. I can feel your energy and it's contagious. This is the third video I've watched figures. Just found you and loving each one. Thank you for being so open and sharing.😊

[@simoonluv]

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

[@StevieGriffinVlog]

I felt so seen when you talked about feeling guilty for being a coach potato instead of working. I work as a full-time teacher, part time content creator and I feel like if I sit and watch tv i’m failing myself. My channel is 200 hours away from being monetized so i’m in overdrive to get those videos out. My channel is about a plus sized girly living a balanced life style while losing weight. No fad diets and no weight loss drugs. I keep it super real for people to feel not so alone. I’ve followed you for a few year and my wife and I love your vlogs ❤