I've tried to replace "sorry for taking up space" with "thank you for giving me space" etc. It's easier to learn to do something new than to "just stop" doing something.
I've had children, I've been an elementary school teacher, I've volunteered many many hours at an animal shelter. If the sound of leca triggers you, you have a very narrow life.
Actually I find your personality and “programmer” mind very relatable. You’re hardworking, honest, genuine and you keep it real. You clearly do your best fixing any problems that arise and that’s exactly what a good business owner does, we consistently work through challenges and problem solve. We intuitively hone the skill of analyzing, being on alert and having an eye for catching problems so we can fix them quickly. Some of us have developed this trait more than others. It’s sometimes confused with being negative but it’s not negative at all, it’s actually quite positive. And being realistic isn’t negative either, it’s very much a positive attribute to have. On the other hand, forced positivity has warped perceptions of what positivity and negativity looks like. You’re doing an amazing job and you’re a brilliant smart beautiful human being exactly as you are. We all have personal life experiences we filter through as we navigate on our path and that’s okay. I know social media can sometimes feel like we’ve got 100k bosses, if you ever feel stressed or pressured from others expectations, remember all you can do is your best, literally nothing more. Always allow yourself the freedom to continually grow and evolve but never change yourself for anyone. Love you! 💕🌱🌿
Christine I agree 👍 and most respect 🙌 kaylee. Keep up the good works . Haters will always be hating . We just walk away from those negative energy. I always look when you upload and I keep watching over and over your rare plants vlogs. Beautiful of those I will not know about plants . 🥰
@Christine Kobzeff Yes! Thank you! F🤬forced positivity! I’ve been having the worse time of my life for years and I am so tired of people telling me not to be so negative and I need to be more positive 🙄. I’m just realistic until I start saying I must be cursed 🤣!
Maybe it's just me and we have similar personalities, but I've never taken anything you have said in these videos offensively. I feel like as a plant enthusiast, I am constantly learning and that is why I watch UA-cam plant videos. I don't think you have anything to apologize for. I also don't think that counseling is ever a bad thing, if you feel like that is something you would like to pursue. Keep doing your thing. You are an amazingly strong woman with an incredibly successful business who is doing what she truly loves. And what more can we really ask for in life, ya know! I know I'm jealous as hell of you! I wish you all the best!!
I was basically going to say this exact thing. With the addendum that too many people in the public eye get too concerned about packaging their content in a way that will please everyone and not ruffle feathers. We are living in an age where it's practically illegal to offend anyone and it's come to the point that even expressing an honest fact-based opinion gets labeled as "hate" or "shade". People need just to live their own lives and stop talking shit about complete strangers. Like seriously...get a hobby.
I’m not sure if you will see this but I wanted to note that it is a fact that women who dare to be visible online do just get so much more hateful responses than most people can even imagine. It’s absolutely horrific and I’m sorry that it affects you. It’s not something you’ve done; you don’t deserve this. I hope that a therapist can help with your trauma from and around this. It is an awful state of the world.
You are a strong woman, who speaks her mind. there will always be haters, all you can do is be you. Saying sorry isn't the end of the world. Apologising is a thing, a thing many people suffer from, myself included. Be brave, be strong, be you.
In my experience, I find that consistent criticism/hate is generally a reflection of the individual NOT the recipient. Unhappy people want to drag down others along with them. Please PLEASE don’t let it bring you down! I know I am part of a huge community of people who love you and think you’re amazing! Admittedly, I’m not great at always sharing my positive thoughts, so I promise to be better about sending positivity your way. You’re awesome, rock on!
✨VIDEO IDEA✨: Set a budget of $X amount of money💵and get started with plants. You have no plants🌱, no pot🏺, no humidifiers💧, no grow lights☀️ or anything, and you don't know a lot about plants. So what should you buy first, what's more important, which stuff can you buy more affordable and which do you have to get a more expensive version, and also what plants. I know you focus on rare plants and they're not particularly affordable, but still, you have experience in plants so I would love to see that 💜
I need this too. I started collecting indoor plants a year ago and I spend around 500 a month- sometime more for nutrients, soil, substrate, plants, plant stands, pots, liners. Etc. so so much. Im a SAHM work a part time job to pay for my hobby.
One of the main things that bring me back here every week (and even sometimes more) is the fact that you are so down to earth, and you don't take yourself so seriously. Life is not all pink and rainbows 🌈; if something bothers you, you should have the right to talk about it. I never thought of you as a negative person at all. You speak your truth, and I commend you on this. Just be you. ❤
@@user-ge6ku3kv7t here’s my thing... Why watch? Like I’m not being an asshole here, you clearly aren’t an asshole either, but you do NOT have to watch Kaylee. That is a choice you are making, KNOWING she might annoy you. Instead of not watching, you’re watching, criticizing someone obviously struggling with trying to please a gazillion people (most of them perfectly fine with Kaylee and how she lives her life but like you said... guess which one of those comments is “undoing” all the positives today by the way? Today it’s yours) You literally said you know you shouldn’t watch, but you feel sad about that. What you feel sad about, and I’m telling you as someone with experience with this job which I assume you do not have, correct? And as someone that actually knows Kaylee as well as one can talking online often for over a year, which I assume you do not? Is that you’re having to hear about the negative side of this job. You’re upset Kaylee, doing her best to be her best, isn’t the version you liked. Sis, people are dying. Like honestly you’re using the perils of the world to criticize what someone likes and does with their money when really that is the very reason you shouldn’t be writing novels critiquing someone you don’t know, on a channel no one is making you watch. That is entitlement my friend. I’m not trying to be a dick but you have no concept of what it’s like to put yourself out there to be picked apart by strangers that feel you owe them something. Any creator on this platform does this because they want a creative job. We sign no contracts saying anyone has to like us. Stop. Watching. People. You. Don’t. Like. I don’t care if you think I’m “enabling” someone. I am. I’m enabling her to stand up for herself. If she likes expensive shit, good for her. That’s not my thing but I don’t give a straight fuck about that. I care about the person I’m friends with that I see every fucking novel length critique of that she gets. You have NO idea. You have no idea why people do what they do or “flex” or whatever the fuck the problem of the week is. She’s a human fucking being trying to cope like every one else. Respectfully, leave her alone.
And before anyone starts with the “then don’t be on the platform then” Nah I think we will be on the platforms we want and do what we want including being honest about the not great parts. 🤷🏻♀️ The whole “never complain or git outta my country/UA-cam/etc” is a rule people make up no one has to follow. Don’t watch.
And one more thing- do not presume to know what I say to Kaylee all the time. You have no idea what I say to her beyond encouraging comments on a video. 😒 Kaylee will be the first to tell you I almost always tell her to ignore these people as best she can.
If my videos upset you this much I think its best you stop watching. Nobody said one commenter would make me "spiral". Nobody "enables" me. Nobody will ever have that level of control over me- let's not get that twisted. Hundreds of comments on here are saying that I'm not being negative I'm just not sugar coating things. It sounds like what's best for you is to only be watching UA-camrs that do sugar coat reality. But please, do not profess to know me or presume anything about me. You know nothing at all. I reccommend that you switch off recommendations for my videos (yes, you can actually do this.) It will mean that my videos won't pop up on any of your feeds anymore. All the best.
What you said about a programmer’s mindset exactly describes me as well: I tend to focus on the broken or bad things because it’s my job to fix things and make stuff work. ❤️
Therapy sounds like it could be a good idea ☀️ even if it's just so the therapist can tell you you're dealing with it perfectly well! sending good vibes ❤️
Listen to your gut. Absolutely be proud. I always pick up something new in your videos and you are awesome for actually putting yourself out there and show vulnerability. To me, you’re an artist. I think people forget that there is enough room for all of us to make it to the finish line.
Everything you said about supply/demand is SPOT ON! Also I love everything you said about complaining about artisanal prices from independent sellers. I’m a hairstylist and hear so many people telling me I charge too much, not everyone can afford it, etc. And I have a similar rebuttal that you have! We are just charging market value. Also god forbid we make a living off our jobs!
I really like Kaylee. I love that she shares so much about the inside world of plants. Im just a consumer and I like getting good info on how to take care of my plants. As a person who works in an industry where I get hated on daily I can say that the best way to deal with hate or criticism that makes you feel badly about yourself is to respond nicely. Dont fight it just agree with it and say thank you. People call me the worst worst things and I say thank you. Whatever they try to use against me I just own it. Address it all but just keep it a simple thanks or say they call you a bitch say " Awww thanks, Ive been working on my bitch game for years, its good to hear that its paying off". The more you do this the better you will get and it will make your soul feel so much better.
You know I admire the shit out of you, right? You're honest and forthright and really entertaining while giving wonderful advice. I love that you're so successful while doing what makes you happy. Keep on and know that for me (and I suspect the majority of us), we wouldn't change anything about you. You're wonderful just the way you are. ❤️
You get more hate but you also get more love. Thats just the universe. I dont think that people are exhausted of your apologizing, we care about you and want you to feel confident because you deserve to.
I have never thought of your videos as being negative. I just see you calling it as you see it and being true to yourself and the public you so wonderfully serve. Thank you. I commend you for being so honest and vulnerable.
You actually sound like very a reasonable, logical and down to earth person who understands how the world works, and probably that is why you have come this far. You can be thankful for being lucky, but do not forget that you got here because of your choices - and I must say that to me, what you do seems like a very meaningful journey. When you say that you are successful, it I cannot help but feel that you are implying your job/career, but I hope that you can also see that it is way more than that. You have inspired me (if not hundreds/thousands of people) to deep-dive in the world of plants, entertained with your videos, and by opening your shop you have also shown that things are hard, but not impossible. We don't all see the world the same way, but my feeling is that your content is more positive than negative - or if I can rephrase: it inspires more good (informative, humorous, thought provocative) than hate. How we see things depends so much on our education/ background and I hope that people can see that what you do in the videos is very informative/useful. A note on prices: I "cannot" currently afford a plant from your shop, or any shop, with the price tag of 200 euro, but for me (I hope for most people who are lucky enough to live in this part of the world) that has to do with life priorities. I found the plant- designer bag analogy quite accurate. I also cannot afford a private jet, I do not go around hating. I NEVER comment, but after watching the second half of the video, how could I not. Keep things alive! You are doing it right!
Right? Like, I can't afford the rare plants either; high double-digits is my absolute limit. But whatever the plants in her shop cost, she still makes all this information, advice and entertainment available to us entirely free! So, like, maybe people can just be appreciative of everything they get from her for $0?
I LOVE THIS, it takes huge balls to come up and talk about such sensitive topics. You are amazing and deserve the best always! Keep on going Kaylee!! You have inspired me tons throughout 2021 and i adore you!
So here's the deal: I LOVE Kaylee videos. Obviously she has a life, a business, and lots to do. So if she's gotta make a little noise during a video while she hangs out with us...who cares?! Kaylee, you are fabulous, keep up the great content. You are so geniune and that is a huge part of your charm! 💜
Oh, I have never taken it as negativity. I see it more as being honest and direct. But when I think about you and your channel my first association is enthusiasm. You love plants, you enjoy their beauty. In my book you're doing everything right
Only found your channel recently, and you've been missing from my life!! As a cynical Essex gal, I love how you're realistic about the plant life rather than pretending everything is all sunshine and rainbows
I was quite surprised that to hear comments of ppl perceiving you as negative. I have been binge watching your videos now for a few weeks after trying to educate myself on how to be a better plant daddy and here is a snapshot of how I have been perceiving Kaylee Ellen: A person that aspires and inspires to do better. Someone that speaks with authority as they have done their homework. Someone that has clear values and is not affraid to communicate them. A courageous soul allowing herself to be voulnerable, honest and transparent - be it in regards to her personal life or this gorgeous business. I can't thank you enough for the insights I have gained in the last few weeks of a business I wasn't really aware off and being inspired to get some small plants and start learning how to cater to them the way they best require. And I would love to tell you how much I respect you as a person. Humans can be wonderful, but as well the biggest assholes by dumping their own shit on others and then walking away and leaving that innocent person with the added weight of this dump. It's not fair and you don't deserve this treatment. You are awesome and thank you for allowing us to see you.
I'm really proud of you to speak so open about such personal matters. Know that there are a lot of people who really love your channel and everything you do, and we will always support you💚🌿
First off: I love that you say it like it is and yes you are very articulate about it to a level I wish I could achieve when I’m trying to constructively communicate my thoughts and opinions. Second: far too many people seem to forget that the person on the other side of their screens is a real person just like them but probably doing something they don’t think they can. As I’ve gotten older I’ve realized more and more how many actions of those around me actually stem from deep seeded low self confidence and self consciousness. Third: might not mean much coming from a stranger on the other side of the world (and screen) but I’m proud of you for recognizing that you need to work on yourself and seeking out the help you need. That’s the hardest part: asking for help Love your content, love you (and the hair, it’s giving me life), stay strong, stay kind, stay yourself
Cheer up Kaylee! You know we subbies are here cuz of you for all of who you are as is. You dont need to change just be yourself and dont be sorry. You cant please everyone. Your not here to be controlled and changed to please the thousands of people that watch your videos. We want to see your plants and how to be a boss👑💐 I dont mind the lecca🧡🤎
“Sensitive” is a loaded term that can be used to minimize women’s rational responses to aggressions. I’m not sure I enjoy the speculation that you would have had to be bullied to respond in a certain way to haters being hateful. On a more positive note, your videos are wonderful and I always look forward to learning something new about plants, the plant community, or the plant trade in a fun format! :)
You have 121 thousand people who keep coming back for more of your videos to see what You have to say. You deserve all the things you've created for yourself!
Your honesty and openness is a breath of fresh air. Your knowledgeable and direct when talking about the topic you love and direct when you speak your mind. I love it and I hope you can work through what you need to for you.
Hello from Alberta! Absolutely yes, I'm sure a lot of us would welcome a video dealing with roots and the like! Just wanted to say that I've been watching your channel for a while now and I think you are great! It's fantastic to hear you and your shop are doing well and I absolutely hope things continue that way! You keep doing you.
I loved your little talk about yourself and your development. I was and I am in a very similar situation to yours and I can really understand you to 100%. So stay the way you are I love how confidently and clearly you approach critical topics and, unlike many other UA-camrs, clearly express your opinion. Big fan 😅
Thank you so much for your honesty in this video. I myself struggle with the same issues and I can’t thank you enough for being so relatable and genuine. You deserve all of the success you’ve EARNED! Thank you for sharing this with us. 💚🪴
The reason why I love your channel is because you speak your mind. You’re such a REAL person!🥰 Dont mind people saying crappy things, im sure there are a lot of us who get excited everytime you post a new video especially “pot with me” vids!
I have been binge watching your videos the past week BECAUSE you always keep it real and because you’re fantastic about talking to the camera as if you are talking directly to us. I think that you being honest and real about everything makes you feel extremely credible. I have also had to learn how to stop apologizing for existing so I totally know where you are coming from. I absolutely adore your videos and your plants and your analytical way of thinking and all you’ve taught me and I’m so grateful that you love UA-cam enough to stay here regardless of the absolute shit you go through. You are so strong and you definitely deserve to be proud of your accomplishments. I hope someday I can become good enough with plants and save up enough money to support you by purchasing one of your stunning plants. 🖤🌱 Know that for every hater you have, there are so many more of us that love you.
I think you’re brilliant. You’ve got great taste, your channel is the real deal, and you’re doing so much more than any of these haters. Don’t change a thing.
Hi Kaylee, thank you so much for making your videos. They really help me out as I can relate with a lot of what you're experiencing. Keep up the good work and don't forget to rest! Lots of love from Canada
A video tutorial on putting together a living wall would be amazing. Something on a much smaller scale for us to recreate. Including everything you learnt and tips and tricks 😍 I would just die! Love your videos!
I really love how honest you are with your content, you're a genuine person and it really comes thru in your content. I've been watching your stuff for about a month but part of what I like about you is you don't sugar coat anything. I appreciate everything you do for the community❤
I own a brick and mortar plant shop in the states and I just started therapy to work through personal problems that I feel affect me as a business owner. Even though it’s early on, I definitely feel it helping! People really don’t understand the stress small business owners are under on a daily basis and it’s very hard to find people to relate to on it, so it’s really nice to get those feeling out in therapy
Dude i relate to this episode so much as a stylist. People think it's ok to haggle the price of a haircut. Like no. Just because you don't respect my craft/career doesn't mean we shouldn't eat. I feel like people forget small businesses need to make money and aren't target
I’ve always over apologised and still do it now, I know how hard it is to just stop doing it- thank you for another candid and informative video. I look forward to them every week!
I was always told that the difference between criticism and hate is that criticism is something that someone says with the intent of helping you to become a better person. Hate is something that someone says in order to tear you down and usually has no informational value. Only you can decide which category the statement falls into. I like that you are trying to help yourself and you are unashamed of it. Keep up the good work! Xoxo
🇬🇷🌻❤✌Dear Kaylee, I've been a high school teacher for many years and I have finally reached a point where I can understand human behavior. Those people who make such nasty criticism without even being aware of what they are talking about, don't hate you really...They hate themselves! They are people with very low self esteem and they feel so unworthy when they see personalities like yours. Strong, successful, creative, independent, self-assured. In one word: Charming! So they become provocative in case they attract some attention! Don't mind them girl! Keep up with your life being such a good fighter!
Kaylee Ellen, you do an amazing job on keeping it real with us. I suggest the people saying you’re always negative do some sort of self-awareness as they may have that problem for themselves but put it on you. You educate yourself, share, and keep us laughing and caring and learning right along with you! Huge THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU!
i found it quite amusing when i first came across your channel, some years ago, of how you process & communicate your thoughts & ideas. i would say in my head, "that's me!". there will always be an area for improvement, but, i just want you to know kaylee... i like you. i get you. i admire how you are able to say these things publicly. most of the time, i just do it in my head. 😁
I come back to watch this one once in a while for the last half. It's so inspirational the way you talk about how you're successful, and how you built your business from the ground up from nothing. You really do inspire me. The more successful you become, and the more I see it, the braver I become. So thank you.
I find you a genuine person and I relate with your unfiltered nature. I've never thought of your content as negative. You're informative and real. You're also highly experienced so I feel like I can trust what you say. I work in sales and I can easily read through bullshit but I don't feel like I'm being sold bullshit by you. It's refreshing. Thank you for being you and please never stop!
Kaylee, you're one of my favourite plant enthusiast. I'm from Canada and I agree 100% when it comes to some people who are vicious and nasty. I'm glad you talked this issue head on. Keep doing what you're doing, and you're doing fabulously
When I was 16 I traveled to Germany (from Canada) and I didn't think about how the different electrical sockets would change the heat of the hair waver. I did my hair for my first day of school and burnt off the front left of my hair
I have loved your videos. You’re not alone with your struggles. I’m in my 40s and feel like I am finally getting through my trauma. Great job working through it. The sooner the better. It’s not easy.
i absolutely love seeing your wonderful face every friday. thank you for this very open and candid repot with me. your content always brightens the end of my week and you deserve to know that.
I swear, nothing gets under my skin more than people saying "stop apologizing so much". Like seriously, I'm the one saying sorry, which should indicate that I am trying to be empathetic towards my audience and/or struggling with self-consciousness and YOU'RE offended?!?! What difference does it make to you? How about being more understanding and not invalidating that person's hyper awareness of the potential differences in perspective. The other thing that comes out of this is when people start to try to "be gentle" and rather than say stop apologizing, they "diagnose" you. Like NO, you are not a professional, and if you are you should not be diagnosing someone through a screen, in front of an audience, without their permission. Please just be polite to those who in your opinion "over apologize" and maybe use it as a chance to self reflect and judge your behavior, not theirs. Shouldn't it be more of a concern that you are uncomfortable with someone apologizing "too much" than it is they "over apologize"? If there is genuine concern that someone's apologies are somehow damaging to them or people around them, shouldn't they be encouraged to seek help, not be shut down (preferably by friends and family, not strangers)? Honestly, Doctor Mike has a great video where he discusses the "self diagnosis" and "diagnosis" of others outside of a professional setting that everyone should listen to in his mental health seires. Rant over, just gets to me and I'm sorry you've had to deal with this!
good on you for allowing yourself to be so open and vulnerable, accepting your challenges, and actively seeking to better yourself. i like you even more now. thanks pretty! keep it up!
You go girl! Don't ever apologise for apologising, it can be linked to trauma but also a sign of empathy!! And that's awesome. Your amazing and I love your videos.
Kaylee.. I've been a long time watcher of your videos and I've never once thought of you as an overly negative person. I really admire the way you speak openly and honestly about so many subjects..but truly..you always come off as beautifully down to earth and so considerate of other people's situations and feelings, while also maintaining your own truth. I think you're a wonderful person ❤️
You speak your truth. You inform us of a lot of things going on in your plant world. You sharing what you are experiencing is not negative. Wishing you the best!! 💚🌿🌱
You do you!! I discovered your channel not long ago and I love how honest you are and how you tell it how it is. You have to run you shop in a way that is best for you. Not everyone can own rare plants, I know I have to save for them and it makes me love them even that much more. Love your channel and will always watch!!
wow, your words were so sad, i'm so sorry for all the pain. therapy changed my life, it just feels like you get your life back in your hands. I'm very happy that you are considering it
Kaylee I started therapy almost 2 years ago now, and honestly it's the best thing I ever did for myself. It's really helped me look critically at who I am, and why I do the things I do. I really admire your vulnerability this week, you're doing great. ❤️
Kaylee in the old videos was so reserved and censored (I genuinely thought you did it out of respect for a wider audience) over time I felt you blossomed, became more relaxed and started to show some of your true self. I found that refreshing. I do think you apologise too much, I don't judge you because I do the same and I feel where I'd comes from when you say it, each and every time I see something familiar in your eyes. I hope that the soul searching you say you are doing right now serves you well because no one deserves to apologise for being the fantastic them that they are and that includes you. I wish you nothing but the best on your self-discovery journey. Your videos bring me so much joy each week 😊
You never need to apologize! Key point: Your channel, your business, you’re successful, and you have the right to an opinion. People think that when you become an influencer/leader that that suddenly takes away your right to feelings.
I have not had the chance to buy from you yet but I became a PLANT MOM because of you and your videos and love for what you do. Thank you so much for being so honest, accountable and caring. The haters need to get a life, I adore you, you are an amazing human!
It’s so strange to feel SO PROUD of someone you’ve never met showing vulnerability and genuine personal growth but really that’s how I feel right now. You’re only human and you’re doing the best you can and I think the better part of your audience (or people who think of you as a “friend in their head” lol) can really see that and it’s coming through. Also, I LOVE hearing about the business side of things. It’s a personal interest to me and I love seeing someone talk about it with a similar passion. And last but not least, I am loving the hair! Major beach babe vibes and a perfect summer look!
Kaylee, I think you are a GREAT wonderful person. I too feel like you sometimes about my work environment, people "hating on me". We just need to keep taking each new day as it comes and work thru it. I go to therapy for my depression & anger issues. Some days are better then others. You have a beautiful gift of loving plants and share it with us. We all learn something new each time we watch your videos. Please know "THAT YOU ARE ENOUGH AND LOVED BY MANY'. Thank you for being you.
Love your show. Love learning about plants and seeing the difference between how things work there in the UK and here in the states. Thank you for your continued courage--I'm very grateful for it.
Kaylee, you're so amazing and such a light and inspiration for the plant community! You're one of the original people who got me into houseplants and, and I admire you so much for being so honest, outspoken, and passionate about what you do. Sending you lots of love!!
Do what feels right to you. You have, what you have because you are the way you are. We love your videos, your plantknowledge and your shop because you are the way you are. I honestly believe, that women who stand for something and sometimes spot the problems, before everyone else catches up to them, can be percieved as difficult or negative. And thats some bullshit... Also the social media factor doesnt make it any easier I bet. Do you - Im a hundret percent here for it!
Stop apologising, it's 'YOU' that makes gardening & caring for plants feels awesome for most of us here.. For me you ooze with positivity thru the learning sessions in your contents.. You're awesome Kaylee and continue the great work of sharing the love, experiences & knowledge for plants.
You could literally say the most well-meaning thing on the internet and someone is going to interpret the worst possible intent into it. I also don't know how to deal with that but I think it's generally good to remember that in most cases it's not you who did something wrong. Also your hair looks super cute!
I really appreciate your openness, Kaylee. I like your up front attitude. I also had a problem with apologizing a lot and felt a lot of obligation. I found reading a book called Boundaries really helped me. It's a weird thing to live in a world where you're always having to put yourself out there. You're totally awesome, don't forget it. Being gas lighted is really hard on the head and makes you question a lot. You're solid. I've learned a lot from you and really enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work!!! 🌿💚✋
Kaylee, you are wonderful, speak your mind ALWAYS. We love it. We all watch chill "non problematic" plantubers, but we love you for speeking your truth, and that's great.
I love watching your videos & your delivery. At the end of the day, we’re all a work in progress. It’s always important to remember that we can always do better & be better. The moment we stop evolving and growing, is the moment we start to live unfulfilling lives.
Thanks for being so open, genuine, self reflective, and just all around human. You are strong and real, keep it up. I acknowledge no one is perfect but being so grounded in self work gets you pretty damn close! Keep it up girl, people like you inspire people like me to be real too 🥰
You‘ve got me in tears and I wish I could wrap my arms around you. You are so strong and beautiful inside and out. It’s easy to say “Don’t listen to the haters!”, but in your position it’s not an option. I really hope you find someone who can help you as a soundboard. You don’t need fixing. You just need someone who isn’t emotionally involved with you to help you see the bigger picture. Good luck my dear. You have what it takes!! Much love!
Much love, Kaylee. I don't comment on videos a lot, but don't feel like you need to change for anyone. Make yourself feel better, get the help you feel you need. And congrats for getting so far, you're awesome! 😊
When I was young I let people get to me Kaylee. You are strong, smart, innovative and you have what people want and it is easier to bring people down, than to lift them up. You inspire me and I am thankful you are leading the way for young women to make their dreams come true. You go rare plant goddess. Own your greatness.
I started watching this video to check your make up & look today, then I went for an hour long run and listened the rest of the video as a "podcast". Worked perfectly! 🤩
I’m so happy that you’re addressing how others’ comments affect you. It is great you are considering going to therapy for this. I live a pretty normal life and go to therapy and it’s been so helpful for me to resolve issues and handle future ones better. I am so excited for you and I hope that it’ll make things easier for you in the future!
I’ve just discovered your UA-cam channel recently and am addicted! It’s awesome that you chat about plants and the stuff going on with regards all the work challenges! It’s always good to try and see the real you but honestly I’m blown away by your bravery. You started a new business and it’s taken off. It’s obvious you have worked very hard on making it so successful. And the living wall is absolutely magnificent! I find you vids full of fun and laughs, in my next life I’m coming back as someone just like you. Imagine how awesome working with plants !! I’m a bit of a green thumb but not nearly at your level. You go!!!
Kaylee, you’re a wonderful human being. People say hateful things because they are envious of what you have worked so hard to build for yourself. Everything you do shows the heart and soul you put in, so professional and beautiful. Never apologized for being your authentic self. We love you, Kaylee! 🌹🌷🌺🌸🥀
I've always apologized for everything and it's hard to stop. You take up YOUR SPACE and YOU ARE ENOUGH.
I've tried to replace "sorry for taking up space" with "thank you for giving me space" etc. It's easier to learn to do something new than to "just stop" doing something.
@@sharoncox1734 don’t thank narcissists for giving you space! Just get rid of them!
Imagine watching a repotting video and complaining about repotting noises. Some of the “fan”base is wild.
I've had children, I've been an elementary school teacher, I've volunteered many many hours at an animal shelter. If the sound of leca triggers you, you have a very narrow life.
@@cherylanne6549 I’m neurodivergent and triggered by sounds and I’m still like oh lord gimme a break with this one😂😂😂
Wild as in whiny and unreasonable
periodttttt
@@Lo66Li96 Yes, basically exactly that😂
Actually I find your personality and “programmer” mind very relatable. You’re hardworking, honest, genuine and you keep it real. You clearly do your best fixing any problems that arise and that’s exactly what a good business owner does, we consistently work through challenges and problem solve. We intuitively hone the skill of analyzing, being on alert and having an eye for catching problems so we can fix them quickly. Some of us have developed this trait more than others. It’s sometimes confused with being negative but it’s not negative at all, it’s actually quite positive. And being realistic isn’t negative either, it’s very much a positive attribute to have. On the other hand, forced positivity has warped perceptions of what positivity and negativity looks like.
You’re doing an amazing job and you’re a brilliant smart beautiful human being exactly as you are. We all have personal life experiences we filter through as we navigate on our path and that’s okay. I know social media can sometimes feel like we’ve got 100k bosses, if you ever feel stressed or pressured from others expectations, remember all you can do is your best, literally nothing more. Always allow yourself the freedom to continually grow and evolve but never change yourself for anyone. Love you! 💕🌱🌿
Yes! Living wall update and learning experiences from it please!! 😊
Christine I agree 👍 and most respect 🙌 kaylee. Keep up the good works . Haters will always be hating . We just walk away from those negative energy. I always look when you upload and I keep watching over and over your rare plants vlogs. Beautiful of those I will not know about plants . 🥰
@Christine Kobzeff Yes! Thank you! F🤬forced positivity! I’ve been having the worse time of my life for years and I am so tired of people telling me not to be so negative and I need to be more positive 🙄. I’m just realistic until I start saying I must be cursed 🤣!
Very well said.
Well said
Am i the only one that goes extremely hyped everytime Kaylee uploads????
I get hyped when it's a long video!!
ITS ALL I WAIT FOR EACH WEEK
@@lorifox4699 Yes! Bonus hyped! It's my start of the weekend wind-down time, so i like it when she rants
It's usually the best part of my week!
Maybe it's just me and we have similar personalities, but I've never taken anything you have said in these videos offensively. I feel like as a plant enthusiast, I am constantly learning and that is why I watch UA-cam plant videos. I don't think you have anything to apologize for. I also don't think that counseling is ever a bad thing, if you feel like that is something you would like to pursue. Keep doing your thing. You are an amazingly strong woman with an incredibly successful business who is doing what she truly loves. And what more can we really ask for in life, ya know! I know I'm jealous as hell of you! I wish you all the best!!
I was basically going to say this exact thing. With the addendum that too many people in the public eye get too concerned about packaging their content in a way that will please everyone and not ruffle feathers. We are living in an age where it's practically illegal to offend anyone and it's come to the point that even expressing an honest fact-based opinion gets labeled as "hate" or "shade". People need just to live their own lives and stop talking shit about complete strangers. Like seriously...get a hobby.
I’m not sure if you will see this but I wanted to note that it is a fact that women who dare to be visible online do just get so much more hateful responses than most people can even imagine. It’s absolutely horrific and I’m sorry that it affects you. It’s not something you’ve done; you don’t deserve this. I hope that a therapist can help with your trauma from and around this. It is an awful state of the world.
This is so true.
I absolutely agree! And they are usually women too.
You are a strong woman, who speaks her mind. there will always be haters, all you can do is be you. Saying sorry isn't the end of the world. Apologising is a thing, a thing many people suffer from, myself included. Be brave, be strong, be you.
In my experience, I find that consistent criticism/hate is generally a reflection of the individual NOT the recipient. Unhappy people want to drag down others along with them. Please PLEASE don’t let it bring you down! I know I am part of a huge community of people who love you and think you’re amazing!
Admittedly, I’m not great at always sharing my positive thoughts, so I promise to be better about sending positivity your way. You’re awesome, rock on!
✨VIDEO IDEA✨:
Set a budget of $X amount of money💵and get started with plants.
You have no plants🌱, no pot🏺, no humidifiers💧, no grow lights☀️ or anything, and you don't know a lot about plants.
So what should you buy first, what's more important, which stuff can you buy more affordable and which do you have to get a more expensive version, and also what plants. I know you focus on rare plants and they're not particularly affordable, but still, you have experience in plants so I would love to see that 💜
this is essentially me lol i spent around 150$ on plants and related stuff
I need this too. I started collecting indoor plants a year ago and I spend around 500 a month- sometime more for nutrients, soil, substrate, plants, plant stands, pots, liners. Etc. so so much. Im a SAHM work a part time job to pay for my hobby.
One of the main things that bring me back here every week (and even sometimes more) is the fact that you are so down to earth, and you don't take yourself so seriously.
Life is not all pink and rainbows 🌈; if something bothers you, you should have the right to talk about it.
I never thought of you as a negative person at all. You speak your truth, and I commend you on this.
Just be you. ❤
Me seeing a new Kaylee video going on : Ohh!
Also me realizing it's AN HOUR long : OHHHHH!!! 😍
“Why are you so N E G A T I V E?” -the entitled stranger intentionally trying to upset you that no one is forcing to consume your content
Followed by “Why did you respond so negatively to my negativity?!”
@@user-ge6ku3kv7t here’s my thing...
Why watch? Like I’m not being an asshole here, you clearly aren’t an asshole either, but you do NOT have to watch Kaylee. That is a choice you are making, KNOWING she might annoy you. Instead of not watching, you’re watching, criticizing someone obviously struggling with trying to please a gazillion people (most of them perfectly fine with Kaylee and how she lives her life but like you said... guess which one of those comments is “undoing” all the positives today by the way? Today it’s yours)
You literally said you know you shouldn’t watch, but you feel sad about that.
What you feel sad about, and I’m telling you as someone with experience with this job which I assume you do not have, correct? And as someone that actually knows Kaylee as well as one can talking online often for over a year, which I assume you do not? Is that you’re having to hear about the negative side of this job. You’re upset Kaylee, doing her best to be her best, isn’t the version you liked.
Sis, people are dying. Like honestly you’re using the perils of the world to criticize what someone likes and does with their money when really that is the very reason you shouldn’t be writing novels critiquing someone you don’t know, on a channel no one is making you watch.
That is entitlement my friend. I’m not trying to be a dick but you have no concept of what it’s like to put yourself out there to be picked apart by strangers that feel you owe them something.
Any creator on this platform does this because they want a creative job. We sign no contracts saying anyone has to like us. Stop. Watching. People. You. Don’t. Like.
I don’t care if you think I’m “enabling” someone. I am. I’m enabling her to stand up for herself. If she likes expensive shit, good for her. That’s not my thing but I don’t give a straight fuck about that. I care about the person I’m friends with that I see every fucking novel length critique of that she gets. You have NO idea. You have no idea why people do what they do or “flex” or whatever the fuck the problem of the week is. She’s a human fucking being trying to cope like every one else.
Respectfully, leave her alone.
And before anyone starts with the “then don’t be on the platform then”
Nah I think we will be on the platforms we want and do what we want including being honest about the not great parts. 🤷🏻♀️ The whole “never complain or git outta my country/UA-cam/etc” is a rule people make up no one has to follow. Don’t watch.
And one more thing- do not presume to know what I say to Kaylee all the time. You have no idea what I say to her beyond encouraging comments on a video. 😒 Kaylee will be the first to tell you I almost always tell her to ignore these people as best she can.
If my videos upset you this much I think its best you stop watching. Nobody said one commenter would make me "spiral". Nobody "enables" me. Nobody will ever have that level of control over me- let's not get that twisted. Hundreds of comments on here are saying that I'm not being negative I'm just not sugar coating things. It sounds like what's best for you is to only be watching UA-camrs that do sugar coat reality. But please, do not profess to know me or presume anything about me. You know nothing at all.
I reccommend that you switch off recommendations for my videos (yes, you can actually do this.) It will mean that my videos won't pop up on any of your feeds anymore.
All the best.
What you said about a programmer’s mindset exactly describes me as well: I tend to focus on the broken or bad things because it’s my job to fix things and make stuff work. ❤️
Same. I’m a tester so I literally have to search for things that need fixing 😂
Agreed. I am a Business Analyst, and not to generalise, but saying things as they are is how it is like in IT sometimes
Therapy sounds like it could be a good idea ☀️ even if it's just so the therapist can tell you you're dealing with it perfectly well! sending good vibes ❤️
Listen to your gut. Absolutely be proud. I always pick up something new in your videos and you are awesome for actually putting yourself out there and show vulnerability. To me, you’re an artist. I think people forget that there is enough room for all of us to make it to the finish line.
Everything you said about supply/demand is SPOT ON! Also I love everything you said about complaining about artisanal prices from independent sellers. I’m a hairstylist and hear so many people telling me I charge too much, not everyone can afford it, etc. And I have a similar rebuttal that you have! We are just charging market value. Also god forbid we make a living off our jobs!
I really like Kaylee. I love that she shares so much about the inside world of plants. Im just a consumer and I like getting good info on how to take care of my plants. As a person who works in an industry where I get hated on daily I can say that the best way to deal with hate or criticism that makes you feel badly about yourself is to respond nicely. Dont fight it just agree with it and say thank you. People call me the worst worst things and I say thank you. Whatever they try to use against me I just own it. Address it all but just keep it a simple thanks or say they call you a bitch say " Awww thanks, Ive been working on my bitch game for years, its good to hear that its paying off". The more you do this the better you will get and it will make your soul feel so much better.
You know I admire the shit out of you, right? You're honest and forthright and really entertaining while giving wonderful advice. I love that you're so successful while doing what makes you happy. Keep on and know that for me (and I suspect the majority of us), we wouldn't change anything about you. You're wonderful just the way you are. ❤️
You are the most sincere person I have seen on UA-cam. I love how candid you are. Please don't ever change that!
don't apologize for apologizing :) Just make what makes you feel good and be yourself. We are here because we like you ;)
You get more hate but you also get more love. Thats just the universe.
I dont think that people are exhausted of your apologizing, we care about you and want you to feel confident because you deserve to.
I have never thought of your videos as being negative. I just see you calling it as you see it and being true to yourself and the public you so wonderfully serve. Thank you. I commend you for being so honest and vulnerable.
You actually sound like very a reasonable, logical and down to earth person who understands how the world works, and probably that is why you have come this far. You can be thankful for being lucky, but do not forget that you got here because of your choices - and I must say that to me, what you do seems like a very meaningful journey. When you say that you are successful, it I cannot help but feel that you are implying your job/career, but I hope that you can also see that it is way more than that. You have inspired me (if not hundreds/thousands of people) to deep-dive in the world of plants, entertained with your videos, and by opening your shop you have also shown that things are hard, but not impossible. We don't all see the world the same way, but my feeling is that your content is more positive than negative - or if I can rephrase: it inspires more good (informative, humorous, thought provocative) than hate. How we see things depends so much on our education/ background and I hope that people can see that what you do in the videos is very informative/useful.
A note on prices: I "cannot" currently afford a plant from your shop, or any shop, with the price tag of 200 euro, but for me (I hope for most people who are lucky enough to live in this part of the world) that has to do with life priorities. I found the plant- designer bag analogy quite accurate. I also cannot afford a private jet, I do not go around hating.
I NEVER comment, but after watching the second half of the video, how could I not. Keep things alive! You are doing it right!
Right? Like, I can't afford the rare plants either; high double-digits is my absolute limit. But whatever the plants in her shop cost, she still makes all this information, advice and entertainment available to us entirely free! So, like, maybe people can just be appreciative of everything they get from her for $0?
I LOVE THIS, it takes huge balls to come up and talk about such sensitive topics. You are amazing and deserve the best always! Keep on going Kaylee!! You have inspired me tons throughout 2021 and i adore you!
your hair on those soft curls (humidity invaded curls) gives me such summer vvvvibess. I felt in summer again
So here's the deal: I LOVE Kaylee videos. Obviously she has a life, a business, and lots to do. So if she's gotta make a little noise during a video while she hangs out with us...who cares?! Kaylee, you are fabulous, keep up the great content. You are so geniune and that is a huge part of your charm! 💜
Oh, I have never taken it as negativity. I see it more as being honest and direct. But when I think about you and your channel my first association is enthusiasm. You love plants, you enjoy their beauty. In my book you're doing everything right
Only found your channel recently, and you've been missing from my life!! As a cynical Essex gal, I love how you're realistic about the plant life rather than pretending everything is all sunshine and rainbows
I was quite surprised that to hear comments of ppl perceiving you as negative. I have been binge watching your videos now for a few weeks after trying to educate myself on how to be a better plant daddy and here is a snapshot of how I have been perceiving Kaylee Ellen:
A person that aspires and inspires to do better. Someone that speaks with authority as they have done their homework. Someone that has clear values and is not affraid to communicate them. A courageous soul allowing herself to be voulnerable, honest and transparent - be it in regards to her personal life or this gorgeous business.
I can't thank you enough for the insights I have gained in the last few weeks of a business I wasn't really aware off and being inspired to get some small plants and start learning how to cater to them the way they best require. And I would love to tell you how much I respect you as a person.
Humans can be wonderful, but as well the biggest assholes by dumping their own shit on others and then walking away and leaving that innocent person with the added weight of this dump. It's not fair and you don't deserve this treatment.
You are awesome and thank you for allowing us to see you.
I'm really proud of you to speak so open about such personal matters. Know that there are a lot of people who really love your channel and everything you do, and we will always support you💚🌿
As someone who resisted therapy for too long - definitely give it a go. Your perspective in life is absolutely everything 💕
First off: I love that you say it like it is and yes you are very articulate about it to a level I wish I could achieve when I’m trying to constructively communicate my thoughts and opinions.
Second: far too many people seem to forget that the person on the other side of their screens is a real person just like them but probably doing something they don’t think they can. As I’ve gotten older I’ve realized more and more how many actions of those around me actually stem from deep seeded low self confidence and self consciousness.
Third: might not mean much coming from a stranger on the other side of the world (and screen) but I’m proud of you for recognizing that you need to work on yourself and seeking out the help you need. That’s the hardest part: asking for help
Love your content, love you (and the hair, it’s giving me life), stay strong, stay kind, stay yourself
Therapy can be amazing! They can have an outside perspective and help change mindsets/outlooks on life. Take care of yourself ❤️
Cheer up Kaylee! You know we subbies are here cuz of you for all of who you are as is. You dont need to change just be yourself and dont be sorry. You cant please everyone. Your not here to be controlled and changed to please the thousands of people that watch your videos. We want to see your plants and how to be a boss👑💐
I dont mind the lecca🧡🤎
“Sensitive” is a loaded term that can be used to minimize women’s rational responses to aggressions. I’m not sure I enjoy the speculation that you would have had to be bullied to respond in a certain way to haters being hateful.
On a more positive note, your videos are wonderful and I always look forward to learning something new about plants, the plant community, or the plant trade in a fun format! :)
You have 121 thousand people who keep coming back for more of your videos to see what You have to say. You deserve all the things you've created for yourself!
Thank you for the reality check and the heartspoken talk at the end of the video. You are loved by many, remember that, always
Your honesty and openness is a breath of fresh air. Your knowledgeable and direct when talking about the topic you love and direct when you speak your mind. I love it and I hope you can work through what you need to for you.
Hello from Alberta! Absolutely yes, I'm sure a lot of us would welcome a video dealing with roots and the like! Just wanted to say that I've been watching your channel for a while now and I think you are great! It's fantastic to hear you and your shop are doing well and I absolutely hope things continue that way! You keep doing you.
I loved your little talk about yourself and your development. I was and I am in a very similar situation to yours and I can really understand you to 100%. So stay the way you are I love how confidently and clearly you approach critical topics and, unlike many other UA-camrs, clearly express your opinion. Big fan 😅
Thank you so much for your honesty in this video. I myself struggle with the same issues and I can’t thank you enough for being so relatable and genuine. You deserve all of the success you’ve EARNED! Thank you for sharing this with us. 💚🪴
You're damned if you do, and damned if you don't. You have so much talent and so many LOVE you. Just remember there are more of us! 💖💕
The reason why I love your channel is because you speak your mind. You’re such a REAL person!🥰 Dont mind people saying crappy things, im sure there are a lot of us who get excited everytime you post a new video especially “pot with me” vids!
I have been binge watching your videos the past week BECAUSE you always keep it real and because you’re fantastic about talking to the camera as if you are talking directly to us. I think that you being honest and real about everything makes you feel extremely credible. I have also had to learn how to stop apologizing for existing so I totally know where you are coming from. I absolutely adore your videos and your plants and your analytical way of thinking and all you’ve taught me and I’m so grateful that you love UA-cam enough to stay here regardless of the absolute shit you go through. You are so strong and you definitely deserve to be proud of your accomplishments. I hope someday I can become good enough with plants and save up enough money to support you by purchasing one of your stunning plants. 🖤🌱 Know that for every hater you have, there are so many more of us that love you.
I think you’re brilliant. You’ve got great taste, your channel is the real deal, and you’re doing so much more than any of these haters. Don’t change a thing.
btw, my response to price complaints is to charge more. I don’t want to have anything to do with people who can’t appreciate what I’m offering.
Glob I love your personality so damn much. You just say it like it is and I love that!
Same for me! Love the honesty and all the person we get to se! ❤️
Hi Kaylee, thank you so much for making your videos. They really help me out as I can relate with a lot of what you're experiencing. Keep up the good work and don't forget to rest! Lots of love from Canada
Also, I don't find you negative at all.
Just like to say that you are one of the 2 UA-camrs that I still use this platform for. Thank you for speaking your mind 💜💜💜
A video tutorial on putting together a living wall would be amazing. Something on a much smaller scale for us to recreate. Including everything you learnt and tips and tricks 😍 I would just die! Love your videos!
I really love how honest you are with your content, you're a genuine person and it really comes thru in your content. I've been watching your stuff for about a month but part of what I like about you is you don't sugar coat anything. I appreciate everything you do for the community❤
I own a brick and mortar plant shop in the states and I just started therapy to work through personal problems that I feel affect me as a business owner. Even though it’s early on, I definitely feel it helping! People really don’t understand the stress small business owners are under on a daily basis and it’s very hard to find people to relate to on it, so it’s really nice to get those feeling out in therapy
Dude i relate to this episode so much as a stylist. People think it's ok to haggle the price of a haircut. Like no. Just because you don't respect my craft/career doesn't mean we shouldn't eat. I feel like people forget small businesses need to make money and aren't target
Like Target or the government that just robs productive people.
I’ve always over apologised and still do it now, I know how hard it is to just stop doing it- thank you for another candid and informative video. I look forward to them every week!
I was always told that the difference between criticism and hate is that criticism is something that someone says with the intent of helping you to become a better person. Hate is something that someone says in order to tear you down and usually has no informational value. Only you can decide which category the statement falls into. I like that you are trying to help yourself and you are unashamed of it. Keep up the good work! Xoxo
I really enjoy how you always explain things in a way that I never thought about before. So interesting!
🇬🇷🌻❤✌Dear Kaylee, I've been a high school teacher for many years and I have finally reached a point where I can understand human behavior. Those people who make such nasty criticism without even being aware of what they are talking about, don't hate you really...They hate themselves! They are people with very low self esteem and they feel so unworthy when they see personalities like yours. Strong, successful, creative, independent, self-assured. In one word: Charming! So they become provocative in case they attract some attention!
Don't mind them girl! Keep up with your life being such a good fighter!
I love that you are open and honest and I don’t perceive it as negativity at all.
Kaylee Ellen, you do an amazing job on keeping it real with us. I suggest the people saying you’re always negative do some sort of self-awareness as they may have that problem for themselves but put it on you. You educate yourself, share, and keep us laughing and caring and learning right along with you!
Huge THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU!
i found it quite amusing when i first came across your channel, some years ago, of how you process & communicate your thoughts & ideas. i would say in my head, "that's me!".
there will always be an area for improvement, but, i just want you to know kaylee... i like you. i get you. i admire how you are able to say these things publicly. most of the time, i just do it in my head. 😁
I come back to watch this one once in a while for the last half. It's so inspirational the way you talk about how you're successful, and how you built your business from the ground up from nothing. You really do inspire me. The more successful you become, and the more I see it, the braver I become. So thank you.
I find you a genuine person and I relate with your unfiltered nature. I've never thought of your content as negative. You're informative and real. You're also highly experienced so I feel like I can trust what you say. I work in sales and I can easily read through bullshit but I don't feel like I'm being sold bullshit by you. It's refreshing. Thank you for being you and please never stop!
Kaylee, you're one of my favourite plant enthusiast. I'm from Canada and I agree 100% when it comes to some people who are vicious and nasty. I'm glad you talked this issue head on.
Keep doing what you're doing, and you're doing fabulously
When I was 16 I traveled to Germany (from Canada) and I didn't think about how the different electrical sockets would change the heat of the hair waver.
I did my hair for my first day of school and burnt off the front left of my hair
I have loved your videos.
You’re not alone with your struggles. I’m in my 40s and feel like I am finally getting through my trauma.
Great job working through it. The sooner the better. It’s not easy.
i absolutely love seeing your wonderful face every friday. thank you for this very open and candid repot with me. your content always brightens the end of my week and you deserve to know that.
I swear, nothing gets under my skin more than people saying "stop apologizing so much". Like seriously, I'm the one saying sorry, which should indicate that I am trying to be empathetic towards my audience and/or struggling with self-consciousness and YOU'RE offended?!?! What difference does it make to you? How about being more understanding and not invalidating that person's hyper awareness of the potential differences in perspective. The other thing that comes out of this is when people start to try to "be gentle" and rather than say stop apologizing, they "diagnose" you. Like NO, you are not a professional, and if you are you should not be diagnosing someone through a screen, in front of an audience, without their permission. Please just be polite to those who in your opinion "over apologize" and maybe use it as a chance to self reflect and judge your behavior, not theirs. Shouldn't it be more of a concern that you are uncomfortable with someone apologizing "too much" than it is they "over apologize"? If there is genuine concern that someone's apologies are somehow damaging to them or people around them, shouldn't they be encouraged to seek help, not be shut down (preferably by friends and family, not strangers)? Honestly, Doctor Mike has a great video where he discusses the "self diagnosis" and "diagnosis" of others outside of a professional setting that everyone should listen to in his mental health seires. Rant over, just gets to me and I'm sorry you've had to deal with this!
good on you for allowing yourself to be so open and vulnerable, accepting your challenges, and actively seeking to better yourself. i like you even more now. thanks pretty! keep it up!
You go girl! Don't ever apologise for apologising, it can be linked to trauma but also a sign of empathy!! And that's awesome.
Your amazing and I love your videos.
The wavy hair reminds me of you being a mermaid! You could be swimming on perspiration! :)
Same for me! Beautyful 😍
Kaylee.. I've been a long time watcher of your videos and I've never once thought of you as an overly negative person. I really admire the way you speak openly and honestly about so many subjects..but truly..you always come off as beautifully down to earth and so considerate of other people's situations and feelings, while also maintaining your own truth. I think you're a wonderful person ❤️
I would love a video about Leca. Do you use it because it’s easy in the shop only or do you recommend it for “home use” too.
You speak your truth. You inform us of a lot of things going on in your plant world. You sharing what you are experiencing is not negative. Wishing you the best!! 💚🌿🌱
You do you!! I discovered your channel not long ago and I love how honest you are and how you tell it how it is. You have to run you shop in a way that is best for you. Not everyone can own rare plants, I know I have to save for them and it makes me love them even that much more. Love your channel and will always watch!!
wow, your words were so sad, i'm so sorry for all the pain. therapy changed my life, it just feels like you get your life back in your hands. I'm very happy that you are considering it
Kaylee I started therapy almost 2 years ago now, and honestly it's the best thing I ever did for myself. It's really helped me look critically at who I am, and why I do the things I do. I really admire your vulnerability this week, you're doing great. ❤️
Kaylee in the old videos was so reserved and censored (I genuinely thought you did it out of respect for a wider audience) over time I felt you blossomed, became more relaxed and started to show some of your true self. I found that refreshing. I do think you apologise too much, I don't judge you because I do the same and I feel where I'd comes from when you say it, each and every time I see something familiar in your eyes. I hope that the soul searching you say you are doing right now serves you well because no one deserves to apologise for being the fantastic them that they are and that includes you. I wish you nothing but the best on your self-discovery journey. Your videos bring me so much joy each week 😊
You never need to apologize! Key point: Your channel, your business, you’re successful, and you have the right to an opinion. People think that when you become an influencer/leader that that suddenly takes away your right to feelings.
I have not had the chance to buy from you yet but I became a PLANT MOM because of you and your videos and love for what you do. Thank you so much for being so honest, accountable and caring. The haters need to get a life, I adore you, you are an amazing human!
It’s so strange to feel SO PROUD of someone you’ve never met showing vulnerability and genuine personal growth but really that’s how I feel right now. You’re only human and you’re doing the best you can and I think the better part of your audience (or people who think of you as a “friend in their head” lol) can really see that and it’s coming through.
Also, I LOVE hearing about the business side of things. It’s a personal interest to me and I love seeing someone talk about it with a similar passion. And last but not least, I am loving the hair! Major beach babe vibes and a perfect summer look!
Kaylee, I think you are a GREAT wonderful person. I too feel like you sometimes about my work environment, people "hating on me". We just need to keep taking each new day as it comes and work thru it. I go to therapy for my depression & anger issues. Some days are better then others. You have a beautiful gift of loving plants and share it with us. We all learn something new each time we watch your videos. Please know "THAT YOU ARE ENOUGH AND LOVED BY MANY'. Thank you for being you.
Love your show. Love learning about plants and seeing the difference between how things work there in the UK and here in the states. Thank you for your continued courage--I'm very grateful for it.
Kaylee, you're so amazing and such a light and inspiration for the plant community! You're one of the original people who got me into houseplants and, and I admire you so much for being so honest, outspoken, and passionate about what you do. Sending you lots of love!!
Do what feels right to you. You have, what you have because you are the way you are. We love your videos, your plantknowledge and your shop because you are the way you are.
I honestly believe, that women who stand for something and sometimes spot the problems, before everyone else catches up to them, can be percieved as difficult or negative. And thats some bullshit... Also the social media factor doesnt make it any easier I bet.
Do you - Im a hundret percent here for it!
Love how kaylee is
Always saying everything how it is and gets straight to the point 😄
Stop apologising, it's 'YOU' that makes gardening & caring for plants feels awesome for most of us here..
For me you ooze with positivity thru the learning sessions in your contents..
You're awesome Kaylee and continue the great work of sharing the love, experiences & knowledge for plants.
You could literally say the most well-meaning thing on the internet and someone is going to interpret the worst possible intent into it. I also don't know how to deal with that but I think it's generally good to remember that in most cases it's not you who did something wrong. Also your hair looks super cute!
I really appreciate your openness, Kaylee. I like your up front attitude. I also had a problem with apologizing a lot and felt a lot of obligation. I found reading a book called Boundaries really helped me. It's a weird thing to live in a world where you're always having to put yourself out there. You're totally awesome, don't forget it. Being gas lighted is really hard on the head and makes you question a lot. You're solid. I've learned a lot from you and really enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work!!! 🌿💚✋
Kaylee, you are wonderful, speak your mind ALWAYS. We love it.
We all watch chill "non problematic" plantubers, but we love you for speeking your truth, and that's great.
Love to see your personal growth and being as transparent and honest as possible!
I love watching your videos & your delivery. At the end of the day, we’re all a work in progress. It’s always important to remember that we can always do better & be better. The moment we stop evolving and growing, is the moment we start to live unfulfilling lives.
Thanks for being so open, genuine, self reflective, and just all around human. You are strong and real, keep it up. I acknowledge no one is perfect but being so grounded in self work gets you pretty damn close! Keep it up girl, people like you inspire people like me to be real too 🥰
You‘ve got me in tears and I wish I could wrap my arms around you. You are so strong and beautiful inside and out. It’s easy to say “Don’t listen to the haters!”, but in your position it’s not an option. I really hope you find someone who can help you as a soundboard. You don’t need fixing. You just need someone who isn’t emotionally involved with you to help you see the bigger picture. Good luck my dear. You have what it takes!! Much love!
You summed it up perfectly at the end! Believe it and stick with it! It’s easy for others to try and bring you down. Don’t let them!
Much love, Kaylee. I don't comment on videos a lot, but don't feel like you need to change for anyone. Make yourself feel better, get the help you feel you need. And congrats for getting so far, you're awesome! 😊
When I was young I let people get to me Kaylee. You are strong, smart, innovative and you have what people want and it is easier to bring people down, than to lift them up. You inspire me and I am thankful you are leading the way for young women to make their dreams come true. You go rare plant goddess. Own your greatness.
I started watching this video to check your make up & look today, then I went for an hour long run and listened the rest of the video as a "podcast". Worked perfectly! 🤩
I’m so happy that you’re addressing how others’ comments affect you. It is great you are considering going to therapy for this. I live a pretty normal life and go to therapy and it’s been so helpful for me to resolve issues and handle future ones better. I am so excited for you and I hope that it’ll make things easier for you in the future!
I’ve just discovered your UA-cam channel recently and am addicted! It’s awesome that you chat about plants and the stuff going on with regards all the work challenges! It’s always good to try and see the real you but honestly I’m blown away by your bravery. You started a new business and it’s taken off. It’s obvious you have worked very hard on making it so successful. And the living wall is absolutely magnificent! I find you vids full of fun and laughs, in my next life I’m coming back as someone just like you. Imagine how awesome working with plants !! I’m a bit of a green thumb but not nearly at your level. You go!!!
Kaylee, you’re a wonderful human being. People say hateful things because they are envious of what you have worked so hard to build for yourself. Everything you do shows the heart and soul you put in, so professional and beautiful. Never apologized for being your authentic self. We love you, Kaylee! 🌹🌷🌺🌸🥀
Big hug from Canada. Enjoy all your content and your raw honesty.