I quit my job in consulting for YouTube: Taylor Bell's story

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‪@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.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - intro
01:27 - Taylor quits her job
01:47 - how did your boss take it?
02:46 - why Eric left Instagram
06:08 - Taylor's dream
07:13 - Taylor has crazy Ivy League credentials
10:09 - what Taylor's mom did and how her parents met
11:59 - Taylor's first youtube video
12:32 - Taylor was a model
14:28 - Taylor did a music video
16:05 - Was Taylor cool in high school?
17:35 - Taylor's college application essay
19:30 - Taylor spills tea on consulting
21:20 - How Taylor made a risky decision not risky
25:39 - Taylor's changing her content
27:33 - is Taylor more of a creative or a businesswoman?
28:50 - who are Taylor's friends?
30:50 - Why Eric's friend group changes every few years
33:26 - Taylor opens up on her romantic relationships and being single
35:04 - how being single pushes you to develop friendships
37:02 - Taylor feels lonely sometimes
40:43 - Does Taylor take big risks?
41:22 - Taylor & Eric talk about therapy