EP. 68 - I quit my job in consulting for YouTube: Taylor Bell's story [VIDEO]

Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights @TaylorBell just quit her prestigious six figure corporate job to do YouTube full time - because passion is more important than money and prestige. Today she shares when she knew she had to quit - how to make smart bets on yourself that payoff - and how to build a YouTube empire part-time. ---------------------- Follow Karat at https://www.instagram.com/trykarat/ Follow Eric at https://www.instagram.com/erictway/ Follow Taylor Bell at @TaylorBell https://www.instagram.com/taykbell/ --------------------- Timestamps: 00:00 - intro 01:37 - Taylor quits her job 01:57 - how did your boss take it? 02:56 - why Eric left Instagram 06:18 - Taylor's dream 07:23 - Taylor has crazy Ivy League credentials 10:19 - what Taylor's mom did and how her parents met 12:09 - Taylor's first youtube video 12:42 - Taylor was a model 14:38 - Taylor did a music video 16:15 - Was Taylor cool in high school? 17:45 - Taylor's college application essay 19:40 - Taylor spills tea on consulting 21:30 - How Taylor made a risky decision not risky 25:49 - Taylor's changing her content 27:43 - is Taylor more of a creative or a businesswoman? 29:00 - who are Taylor's friends? 31:00 - Why Eric's friend group changes every few years 33:36 - Taylor opens up on her romantic relationships and being single 35:14 - how being single pushes you to develop friendships 37:12 - Taylor feels lonely sometimes 40:53 - Does Taylor take big risks? 41:32 - Taylor & Eric talk about therapy