EP 57 - I quit college to stream: iGumdrop's story [VIDEO]
Dec 12, 2023
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Jaime, a former college student turned full-time streamer, opens up about the struggles of growing up, the stress of becoming successful, and what's next beyond streaming. Topics discussed include dropping out of college, hustling as a high school student, dealing with hate, finding the right therapist, and future plans.
Jamie's entrepreneurial spirit drove her to start hustling at a young age to support her family and save for college.
Jamie learned to detach herself from negative online criticism and maintain a positive mindset by viewing it as fleeting thoughts from individuals who will move on with their day.
Jamie emphasized the importance of being genuine and true to oneself, prioritizing creative passions while maintaining meaningful relationships and trust, which are worth more than just making money.
Deep dives
Discovering the Drive to Hustle in High School
Jamie, as a young teenager, tapped into her entrepreneurial spirit by selling clothing and offering homework services to make money. This drive stemmed from a sense of responsibility to help support her family financially and to save for college. Although she achieved financial success, she realized the moral implications of some of her ventures and decided to take a break. However, she eventually returned to streaming and content creation as she missed the creative outlet and saw it as an opportunity to do something meaningful.
Navigating Challenges and Facing Criticism
Jamie faced significant challenges and criticism throughout her journey. She dealt with judgment and hate from online forums where people bashed her appearance and made mean comments. However, she learned to detach herself from these negative perceptions, viewing them as fleeting thoughts from individuals who will move on with their day. Her ability to empathize with others' struggles helped her cope with the criticism and maintain a positive mindset.
Prioritizing Goals and Embracing Creative Outlets
As Jamie grew older, she realized the importance of prioritizing her goals and embracing her creative passions while she was still young. She acknowledged that the streaming industry came with its own set of challenges, such as catering to a mass audience and feeling the pressure to entertain. However, she recognized that she wanted to create content and be in front of the camera while she still had the energy and drive to do so. Jamie also reflected on the balance between her business-oriented mindset and her desire for creative fulfillment, understanding that her unique creative abilities held significant meaning in her life.
Importance of Being Genuine and True to Oneself
One of the main insights from the podcast is the importance of being genuine and true to oneself. The speaker reflects on how building friendships and connections based on authenticity has been valuable, even if it meant missing out on some opportunities for financial gain. Genuine intentions and mindful actions have led to meaningful relationships and trust, which the speaker believes are worth more than just making money.
Navigating Personal and Business Relationships
Another key point discussed in the podcast is the challenge of navigating personal and business relationships. The speaker shares personal experiences of the conflicting feelings associated with forming relationships based on potential benefits. They highlight the importance of finding a balance between personal connection and business opportunities. The speaker also emphasizes the value of intuition in choosing the right therapist and managing comments from online haters, ultimately focusing on creating meaningful content and establishing a sense of belongingness in both personal and professional aspects of life.
At just 12 years old, Jaime hustled to help support her family by selling clothing and offering a homework service. She started streaming as a way to help pay for college but dropped out to go full-time. After her move to L.A., she received so much hate that she almost quit.
Today, Jaime opens up about the struggles of growing up, the stress of becoming successful, and what's next beyond streaming.
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00:00 - Intro
02:08 - My doctor watches my stream??
05:00 - I'm mentally stable- I swear
07:00 - Ditching high school classes
10:01 - The struggles of a 1st gen American
11:49 - I STOLE my mom’s ID at age 12
17:14 - Past Jaime vs current Jaime
18:49 - Dropping out from a computer design degree
22:58 - Making $3k-4k as a high school hustler
29:58 - Why I started streaming & should I quit?
35:01 - The highs and lows of a past life
38:25 - How to find the right therapist
42:22 - I am DONE with streaming
44:23 People literally hating on me in forums
49:22 - Wanting to start a family
53:35 - Streaming for 7 years!
58:15 - What’s next for iGumdrop
1:00:13 - Streamers I like to watch & epilogue
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