my day as a full-time youtuber: editing, thoughts on quitting and returning to college... 

Kelly I am so happy for you that you are going back to school! (I hope it’s NYU). I went back to school in my 50s and got three degrees (with honors), over six years, because when I was young I was married to an abusive person, and my goal was to just get my two kids safely to adulthood. Being true to yourself and never becoming stagnant will get you through the tough times and keep your spirits lifted. I really relate to what you said about being misunderstood. It is the most hurtful and offensive thing to those of us who try to always have positive intent. 😊❤️

I dropped out of college when I was 20 years old and it haunted me for years. I started my first business when I was 21 years old and began having great success when I was 23. I went back to college at 25. I had friends and family who didn't get why I was going back because I was doing so well in life. However, it was personal and important to me. I graduated in 2020 right before my 30th b-day.

you’re one of the reasons I finally started a RU-vid, being able to welcome people into an online community while also pursuing personal projects and encouraging others to do so is so inspiring also i totally encourage you to pursue college and dial back on youtube for a season to reconnect with yourself and your passions. I think college is a unique experience everyone should have the choice to pursue it

It’s never too late to construct your whole personality based on Kelly stamps

💯 I went to college at 40 after my husband passed away and got my undergraduate in Business accounting. Don’t care to get a masters but totally agree that college will always be there for when you’re ready.

my favorite thing at uni graduation was the fact that it’s never too late or too early :,) at my ceremony, ages ranged from 17-87 years old!!!

i went back to school when i was 26 and i found a lot of value in being an older student. i could engage with the work in a way that just wasn't possible when i was 18, talking to faculty & advocating for myself was easier, plus i actually learned a lot from talking to people so much younger than me. school just hits different when you're doing it for you vs. doing it because it's what you're 'supposed' to do. excited to see where it takes you!!

Can we just take a moment to appreciate m how much she’s a vibe💕

I think you’d do so well on RU-vid WITH being in college - it would give your life more structure and your videos more structure. You can also attract a new audience in the form of young college students and ‘mature’ students going back. It would be so interesting to see. Best of luck Kelly

A 30-minute Kelly Stamps vlog? The Stampede has been blessed today 🙏🏼

Hustle culture is brutal especially when or if you've grown up low/middle class and aim to be successful. I think balance is super important and when you have the resources college can definitely be a wealth of opportunities and fun. There's nothing wrong with wanting structure and if anything you could always drop a school related sponsored vlog here and there if you wanted.

I literally would not have started my RU-vid channel if it wasn't for you. Your energy is immaculate. I'm glad you emerged from the anxious grime of 2020 hustle culture with a new perspective and sense of self-assuredness. You're completely accurate when you say you have nothing to prove 💗 💗 💗

It’s amazing because you have no idea that you’ve created our own lane and you’ve mastered being yourself. Which is enough🥰🥰🥰

Sounds like the new “quietly quitting” trend. Balance is definitely important!

The queen is back with another video. Where else can you find a RU-vidr lady as iconic and unbothered as Kelly? She is such an inspiration and role model to young people, not to mention her videos are very entertaining.

i am extremely happy for u. i'm a 27 year old grad student, I just started and i still feel this was a great decision. It was time for a challenge, which is scary btw. school, social media and working is scary and overwhelming, but my source is God and i plan to stick with Him. I wish you well Kelly.

Im so proud of you for picking your personal development as a human over isolation and money. You’ll never regret it. I think you should take us on (some) of your journey. You’’ll of course have some good stories to tell. I also predict that you’ll find your person, get married and have babies.

I went through this and haven't really come out. Fear of being canceled, just being embarrassed sometimes because of comments I get and then diluting my personality because I don't want to get in trouble or judged. But one thing I did notice recently is that I can never fall into irrelevancy and neither can you..

You do you Ms Stamps I can’t even imagine the stories you’d have from college 😭

"I like recognition, not fame." You just put something into words I didn't know I needed. Thank you for your end rambles. It was actually very insightful. And for what it's worth, coming from a stranger on the internet, you do get a sparkle in your eyes when talking about school. If it makes you happy, go for it. Even if you won't end up using your degree.

I love your refreshing candor. You are going to do fantastic in college! Take what your manager says with a grain of salt. Your goals are self-actualization and fulfillment. Their primary concern is to earn money off of your talent.

I love that you preach the balance of hard work and happiness.

I often hear RU-vidrs becoming stressed or burnt out but what I don't get is why are you chasing anything - you already made it - now it's time to focus on creating what YOU consider is valuable and sharing with the world what's truly in your heart. Why force anything to chase some numbers. Nothing really amazing comes from ego, it comes from the heart and presence and taking your time nurturing an idea. Imagine someone like Picasso or DaVinci forcing their paintings - just to make as many as possible... It don't work that way... great things take time...

Always have an exit strategy. I worked as a live performer for almost 2 decades, and "quit" multiple times over the years. Now that I'm making RU-vid videos, I can see so many parallels to being a live performer insofar as dealing with the feelings of producing art and overwhelm and 2nd guessing yourself. An exit strategy (a reasonable exit strategy, becoming a gazillionaire isn't reasonable) is vital to staying sane.

Everything you said in this video but especially from 19:40 onwards is so honest and raw, thank you for sharing those thoughts with us. It really is so inspiring to watch your journey despite everything you've been through. I'm so excited for you to start college, I bet it will be an amazing experience especially if paying for it isn't a concern for you (and your life doesn't depend totally on your future degree), then you can actually focus on having a great learning and fun college experience. I hope you'll take us with you through some of those moments ❤ you're the best.

Becoming a RU-vidr is not as easy as I thought it was. Especially when it came to the editing process. It’s so draining sometimes when you don’t really have the resources but you gotta keep going to make it.

Kelly you’re the reason I have progressed so much. Thank you for everything. I feel much better emotionally and physically and you’re always teaching something in your videos! I love it

I love that you are so open and vulnerable with us! so excited for your journey in college!

Love the honesty in the video. Thank you for being yourself. Whatever you choose-you’ll be successful!!

self improvement & personal development is not what a lot of youtubers advocate for, but I am glad you're bringing the topic to light more. I like how you've always kept it real and you're also one of the reasons why I started a youtube channel

You’re always so relatable and I love that. I truly think people that put themselves out there in this life (in whatever way, for creators that’s online) is so scary but commendable and brave. I love watching you navigate life in the same way many of us are. ♥️

I went back to school after watching legally blonde and thinking I wanted to go to law school lol.I was in my thirties and it was one of the best things ever ( I was lost at the time and figured I may as well get a degree while I figure out what I want to do next). And yes it's great for adding structure! I got a full scholarship to UCLA in literature and graduated top of my class. Now I'm doing RU-vid so go figure... but I love the journey. Hope you keep making content either way❤

I have to tell you girl...college doesn't necessarily add value to your life. Especially today with social media! In many ways, I feel my experience of college did a lot of damage to my mindset and mentality. I thought I "had" to go to college. I had to work the typical 9-5. I had to act and think a certain way...10 years later (I'm 35 with a degree in journalism) I used it for 5 years in NYC at a daily major newspaper and I was miserable and burnt out.I ended up leaving to become a cop (nypd) and that was even worse!! lol College doesn't equal success...it doesnt make a person any better or worse than someone who is able to pursue passion projects like RU-vid and make a career out of it. In many ways I WISH I had thought more about my likes, dislikes, my boundaries, etc....instead of worrying about checking all the boxes in life, like getting a degree. If you want to get a degree or go back to school for the experience, great. I don't regret it.............BUT it's definitely not all it's cracked up to be, especially with the opportunities available to anyone with an iphone or laptop and a dream.

Shoutout to you for being decisive and choosing the next best step for yourself. Blessings and abundance! Princess

Thank you for your transparency. It makes me feel seen. I wish you the best on your new path!💖

There is a confidence that comes with finishing what you started. Have a great school year!

Thanks for all you do professor stamps! Love you 💜💜🫶🏾💯✨🙏🏾 here for your entire journey where ever you go. Can’t wait for the podcast

i am so happy for you darling, your personality is so unique, watching your videos really motivates me towards achieving my goals , i took a bold step to start youtube(cause i like recognition not fame😂) after harmlessly stalking you till i found a video where you made RU-vid seem easy, you were on 4k subscribers when you made that video, waiting for your monetization. everything about you just keeps me holding onto my dreams of becoming a youtuber, seeing how far you've gone is what makes me say to myself -''DO NOT GIVE UP''. Thank you so much. MUCH LOVE, KELLY STAMPS🥰

Kelly I am so happy for you. I too am about to start college in the fall of 2023 and I used to be so ashamed of being in my 20s well almost in my 20s starting college with all these people who were younger then me. And it felt weird to me but now I just I know that I’m not the only one so thank you.

I love your honesty in this video. So refreshing! I’m excited for you ❤

Love how much passion Kelly puts into RU-vid❤️

I am so happy happy for you and your decision. And being able to pay your way through is beyond amazing! Everything has a purpose, and sometimes that purpose isn’t clear until you are deeply in a thing. Good luck!!!

Kelly, I love checking in on your adventures at whatever point you find yourself. Don't worry about it! Be you, and put 2020 behind you- you're not the only one who's trying to do that so it'll be exciting seeing whatever you want to share of your next chapter.

I remember finding your channel through your “you need to start a youtube channel” video and it really inspiring me. And now here I am finally doing what I love full time 🙌🏾 even dropped out of college tho I don’t recommend that for everyone lol

No matter how many videos you put out about being a full time RU-vidr I always click on it right away. I like that you’re super and honest in these types of vids.

I love you being your honest self! You encourage me to be more in peace with my own self. This is what is so great about RU-vid. I find people that that are hard to find near me that motivate me to take more risk and be unapologetically me. Can’t wait for the podcast. I already know it will be great.

You're so inspiring Kelly, keep doing what you think is right and you will continue to flourish no matter what.

I love Kelly Stamps. Intentionally saying it 3rd person so she knows that I know she's a person not just a thing, I'm just communicating with the rest of the Stamped so we can talk about how much we love and appreciate you and your honesty, realness, and feeling a sense of community when we watch your videos. Thank you for all u do!! 💓

I have been bingeing your old content recently. You’re amazing, Kelly! Do whatever makes you happy. x

Can’t wait to listen to your podcast, I’m interested to see your non-filtered side. I’m also glad that your going back to college and doing what makes you happy!! God bless!!

Kelly I love you so much, and i really look up to you. You inspire me to be myself and i cant thank you enough!

I really enjoy your chit-chat videos the most because I always learn and/or relate to what u say. You truly deserve more recognition from this platform because you’re so realistic and relatable. I wish you the best and hope college treats you well.

Kelly you truly have a wonderful pure heart. And it’s awesome that you’re following your heart with wanting to go back to school…not the money. Best of luck to you in ALL of your endeavors!

That’s so exciting Kelly!! Congratulations on getting in and starting school!!🥳

The way I jumped up when I saw Kelly stamps notification…it’s ok to want to unlock a new level in your live and we’re here through your journey…

Keep going for your dreams, Kelly. We will all be here cheering you on hoping you take us along for the ride.🤍

I’m excited for you! Thank you for being so vulnerable on this subject. You can always come back to RU-vid after college or still make a few videos when you have time!!

While we don’t know what the future holds, I hope that we get to see glimpses into your wins in college! Rock it, Rocket Stamps! 💖🚀

I'm absolutely loving how you live your life and lifestyle, from your adorable tiny Manhattan studio to your beautiful hair and wonderful wardrobe to your unbothered sensibilities to your unbridled curiosity and zest for life to your great wisdom and wit. Much respect. Long live the Stampede!

“Education will always come first. Everything else will follow after” ❤ Thank you for this confirmation.

Good luck with your return to college. I just recently graduated at the age of 29. The experience really helped with my social anxiety and I gained so much self-confidence.

I'm so excited for you. Going to college will definitely be worth it. Thank you for your transparency and even opening up to how you have been obsessing on over accomplishing. Good luck Kelly I hope college will fulfill you

Kelly is in town and the girls are so happy to be here 💕🥰🇬🇧

Im really happy and proud of you for mentally arriving at this new place Prof. Stamps! Keep following that little voice in your head that is encouraging you to try new things because it is so worth it☺️

Stamp you are doing wonderful my love. Watching you makes me keep grinding. I love you sooo much. You are positive and have a great soul.

You are so inspirational to me! I’m so glad I found you in RU-vid! Thank you for all your that you do!

I'm very excited for the podcast! I can't wait!

u inspire me to not care what others think of u!! much love for you

Just remember that in 2020 most people where indoors and depressed so we literally watched everything! But eventually everything will rectify itself!

I’m excited to hear the podcast! 💙

Do what makes YOU happy. You are so inspiring and have changed so many lives already no matter what path you decide to take!

Congratulations on going back to college and doing what you want to do…very inspiring Love from Houston

Kelly babes! I loveeeee this longer format of video! It's like I can feel your personality so much more. 💓💓

"I love being just enough" Yas queen ❤️

Love that you continue to live your truth! Good luck with your studies, seems like you’re really excited. Enjoy the journey ❤️

Thank you for being vulnerable. How you’re feeling is how many people feel as they get bigger (bigger in tech, bigger actors, etc.). It’s just harder to get that same level of satisfaction as before (which sucks and isn’t necessarily something you plan for). I’m glad you’re going back to college and hopefully you won’t feel as isolated. Normalcy can be such a blessing sometimes. Can’t wait to see what all happens and I wish you nothing but happiness and peace ❤️

Your success is very inspiring. I’m going thru a similar process in my life right now. I quit my job to focus on things i love. I just turned 26 and Its been difficult but im optimistic that I’ll figure it out. You’re doing great. Trust that you’ll figure this thing out. ✨

I love how honest you are and you bring us through the process of the creation

Kelly you should definitely do what makes you happy, if you feel like going back to college one day do it. You will make it💫

Thank you for your honesty. It's refreshing.

Kelly, thank you for being real. Focus on you and am i am so thrilled for your college acceptance!

You will find your groove sis. I love these types of videos from you, where you share your vulnerabilities without sharing too much. You've grown and I'm proud of you still. As a fellow air sign (Aqua), your sign of Gemini is constantly having things in your head. It saddens me that you didn't get that time with you dad before he crossed over, don't be too hard on the hospital staff about that, healthcare worker grief is real right now. Whatever you decide in the coming weeks-months, this is your journey, period.

I love when you create videos like this. Thank you so much for sharing your journey. 🙌🏽

i held onto wanting to be on youtube for 4+ years in college/university. i lost that spark you mention in my final year and struggled to get in my last pieces of work. i’m now in the same but opposite position as you, i can NOW start my youtube journey knowing i put university first. im 24 and maybe being on here “younger” might have been better- but no, like you said, we have evolved and really grown into the best versions of ourselves through all our hardships. good luck in college Kelly you truly deserve to feel that spark again 🖤

Wow I really appreciating you opening up to us like that and being true to yourself to do what you feel in your heart will be good for you. Miss Kelly Authentic Stamps

You’re one of my favorite RU-vidrs keep the video’s coming ❤️🙏🏾

Love that you rocked ur airbook for so long. I knew you were being intentional about it. Enjoy the upgrade! You deserve it 👏🏼👑

I appreciate your transparency! Many feel the same way! College is an awesome decision!

Happy to see all the uploads!!

Thank you so much for this Kelly, I really needed to hear it🥺❤️

Kelly, loved that you bought a new Mac and started enjoying editing! A good rule of thumb to follow when buying high priced items/tech is weighing if its going to make you happier(in my case gaming) ,more money, or optimize your processes in the long run. Cheers to all your new projects 🥂

You’re my full-time RU-vidr goals 😄💚✨

I'm so excited for your podcast Kelly! I'd also love to see you on others like maybe being on the iced coffee hour with graham again or maybe even the school of greatness down the line in your career. A blog sounds great too!

Exactly, it sounds like Kelly is going to take care of Kelly! ✨💕 you’ll certainly be better for it! You go Lady! ✨✨✨ I love the way you live! ✨

So proud of you for putting yourself first and going back to school!!! It took me almost 10 years to getting my Bachelor degree. It’s worth the struggles! I’m now closing in to 50 years old and about to go back for my Masters degree. It’s never too late to go back to school! Rooting for you Kelly!!!

Thank you for this video! Really needed it… I’ve fallen into the trap too of being a full time content creator just constantly going through the same motion & I wasn’t happy for a long time even tho I was accomplishing everything I wanted, it sounds crazy lol but it’s true. As humans we need balance & need to do new & exciting things to fulfill our soul. I’m happy you made the decision to go back to school & speak your truth. Always do what makes you happy

So excited for your podcast!

Raising the creativity bar every time. Really excited for your podcast.

I’m sooo ready for the podcast 💕

good luck kelly , we love you 💗