The speaker, a 22-year-old self-employed artist, shares their journey of starting their own business and making a living through various streams of income. They discuss how they started selling their art online and later expanded to social media, YouTube AdSense, and Instagram reels. They also share their experience with taxes and business finances, emphasizing the importance of research and keeping track of expenses.
The speaker also discusses their struggles with anxiety and how they manage it while running their business. They share their experience with self-care, affirmations, and understanding their worth. They also talk about their personal life, their family, and their balancing act between work and school.
In terms of their artistic journey, they share their love for drawing, painting, and polymer clay. They express their desire to explore different art mediums and make bigger pieces in the future.
When asked about their filming setup, they explain that they use a Canon EOS 80d camera and an Amazon Basics tripod for filming. They also use their iPhone for filming on the go. They recently upgraded their audio setup to the Rode mic Pro.
The speaker also answers some personal questions about their artistic journey, their family's artistic background, and their future plans in the art world.
1. The speaker is a 22-year-old self-employed artist who makes at least $8,000 a month .
2. The artist makes money from an online shop, social media (YouTube AdSense and Instagram reels), and brand deals .
3. The artist has been consistently making around $8,000 a month just from the online shop since last August .
4. The artist has been making at least $700 a month from YouTube AdSense and around $150 a month from Instagram reels since October .
5. The artist has been making money from brand deals, which typically pay at least $1,000 and are usually paid 30 to 60 days after submission .
6. The artist's expenses include rent, subscriptions, supplies, and materials for running the business .
7. The artist has been selling on Etsy for a while and has been ramping up sales .
8. The artist started a separate bank account for the business a year ago .
9. The artist uses Intuit QuickBooks self-employed app to categorize expenses .
10. The artist started with Etsy because it provides a 1099 format at the end of each tax year .
11. The artist has a background in graphic design and worked at an interdisciplinary Design Center on campus .
12. The artist started selling polymer clay charms with a friend during the pandemic .
13. The artist uses an Amazon Basics tripod, a Canon EOS 80d camera, a 18 by 35 millimeter lens, and an iPhone for vlogging .
14. The artist has a family of artists and her first love is actually drawing and painting .