i quit my job 1 year ago to be a content creator - here's everything i learned (& wish i knew)

About a year ago I quit my job to be an influencer. The past year has changed my life so much that I want to share with you guys everything I have learned & wish I knew before entering this chapter of my life. From the money, to my advice on growing your own platform, I share the good, the bad and the ugly so you can hopefully see if this job is for you!

*timestamps*
0:00-0:56 intro
0:56 reframing your idea of work
3:18 create more than you consume
3:56 money talk
7:52 fluctuations in growth
8:22 the power of versatility
9:13 stick to your mission
10:47 don't rush to quit your job
11:30 having to work hard to get here
12:24 do this because your passionate about it
13:53 fall in love with the journey

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IG - @lynetteadki

~faq~
age: 23
race: black

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[BrielleJuliet]

the ‘create more than you consume’ is so important!!

[lexxalexus]

I feel so stressed trying to do YouTube, TikTok, and IG… lol I can only do one at a time. TikTok is easier with growth but I feel like YouTube you really can grow a community which I don’t really find that on TikTok that often

[Anaieta]

The day you posted the video about quitting your job I called my boss to inform him that I would no longer work in his company. Your words gave me courage to make that call. but then all my fears came in and eventually didn’t leave my job. But I was watching all your videos throughout the year and saw the transition you went through. Now, almost a year later, I finally quit my job and I’m confident to say that you really paved the way for others who have all these fears to know what to do next, i love your energy and will be forever grateful for the life lessons you have taught me and everyone watching your videos.
💕 love

[mimismithson]

Lynette, I started watching you when you quit your job and you have inspired me since to quit my minimum wage job for a better paying, more social hours job, started creating content and going on my journey. The past year I stopped making content due to being in a toxic relationship, but now I’m out of that I’m watching this video and I feel so inspired to pick up where I left off and continue on this journey. Thank you for inspiring me, thank you for continuously showing up for yourself and inspiring me to do the same, you’re amazing! Xxx

[sharelle.]

So I just quit my job like yesterday. And I wanted to get on yt to see if anyone had videos on this topic to see if anyone felt the same as I do. I started with your video from last year right when you quit. It helped me to see that I wasn’t alone I’m not crazy. You just feel that it’s right. There’s something else that is meant for you. That there’s options and you don’t have to settle for traditional jobs. Even before I left. I would look at indeed and realize. I don’t want to do none of that. I would also love to create content. Definitely am going on a self care journey. So why not film it. Hopefully help someone else. And now I have the time to do it that’s not half ass. So thank you.

[AnnieRenae]

I’ve been off of work from my corporate job since May of 2021 on medical leave and have no desire on going back. In that time frame I focused on my businesses and content creating. I have no desire to go back because I have no desire to do it anymore and I would work 10-16 hour days often getting burnt out with work alone on top of being a mom. Good for you on getting out and finding what works for you. I love redemption stories and I wish you much success, well us success. Keep up the good work babe you got this 🙏🏾❤️.

[kadlacdixon-thedrawmylifep]

10:57 I still work a 9-5 despite my best efforts. but the bad part for me is that it leaves me with very little time to create. I'm also an artist 🎨 and for an artist that really just bothers me because creating is my purpose, but due to 9-5 I have very little time to operate in my purpose 🙃...

[jessicagrant]

I was wondering about this ! Thank you for sharing 💙

[akryses]

thank u for being so transparent! Its amazing to see u grow <3

[MoeshaAS]

So happy that I found you! So honest & raw! I love that ❤! I’m in the learning stages of creating content so this couldn’t have come at a better time! Time to nail it!!!

[kwameovu]

Thank you so much for this video Lynette, going through a rough life transition patch and listening to you talk about your journey really just gave me the energy I needed to get up tomorrow morning and face life again m, wish me luck!

[diyafalife]

This has been such a quick year! Good for you.

[DeijaHope]

This was absolutely motivating. Thank you abundantly for sharing and most importantly for being yourself. 💌

[LeaMarlene]

Thank you so much for this video! Love your informative content and words of encouragement! Especially the reminder about - yes some people blow up quick but not everyone for, this being a long game. You’re an inspiration. Congratulations for making it this far!

[christajanelle]

“Ok Lynette is doing this so many be I should do this” that WAS me! Thank you for sharing!!! Let’s do this!!! Wish you all the abundance and success girl!

[khalilahd.]

I truly appreciate how open and honest you are with this journey. As a YouTube creator myself I truly appreciate videos like this because there’s no real rule book so I feel like I don’t know what I’m doing from time to time 😂

[basedmish]

I’m loving content regarding your journey 🥹thank you so much for sharing

[heymaryle]

Hi Lynette! I really resonated with what you said in this video. I’ve been watching you for some time and you are always so inspiring especially on my lowest days. Just wanted to say thank you for being here!

[catelizabeth]

I love the background music you chose for this! So soothing!

[themindlessmess]

You seriously inspire me and keep me going on this journey! Hopefully things look up for me soon! ❤️✨✨