Living in my Prius, Broke and in debt, Gig work sucks, looking for a Job, Got the knock in Cali
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- Welcome to my journey as a nomadic artist living in my car, working hard to achieve financial freedom and pursue my passion o get a Beautiful Campervan / Mobile - Art studio.....
My goal is to pay off my credit card debt and build a savings reserve so I can eventually hit the road and explore America, all while doing what I love.
In this video, I take you inside my unique lifestyle living in a small city while juggling deliveries and building my art business, all in pursuit of financial freedom. I'll show you how I manage to live in my car discreetly, maintain a simple yet disciplined routine, and stay focused on my goals. Join me on this journey as I work towards creating the life of my dreams.
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I've been so depressed. Wallowing for months after a break up and kind of just lost in life... Watching your video is so inspiring and makes me so grateful for what I have... You will get through this. You are so strong. I am so impressed with you.
Heartbreak is one of the most difficult things to get over, but you will! and you will be just fine!
Been there, Time heals all wounds (but leaves scars) and wounds all heels.
Did you destroy the relationship?
you will never again be as young as you are today.
@@GregBooth00 apparently so.
You are very Beautiful and still maintain cleanliness and fitness. If it’s any consolation, I am a Truck Driver and have been for 20 plus years. Every Nook and Cranny of this Country is full of people living in their Cars. I hope you are not ashamed by your predicament. ❤️🇬🇧
Thank you for this awesome comment! I appreciate the support!
So interesting that you said that, as it would be hard for anyone to go around knowing that there are people in all nooks and crannies. I am happy that people are able to live in their cars and pray this is not taken away from them any more than it may be in various places…. Wish every singe person in their car, van or trailer a beautiful life, full of gratitude and blessings. I am fascinated by these amazing videos.
@ it’s not a matter of knowing… it’s a matter of seeing so many people living in their Cars. At Rest areas, Walmart and other places.
@@nigelbeaumont1109 a matter of “ knowing” , “ seeing” ….. It sounds like you’re splitting hairs over a comment thanking you? I’ll remove the comment if you are offended 🤷
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Absolutely wishing you ALL the best!
Thank you so much!!😊
I respect your humbleness and attitude
Thank you!
I saw a man in another video say that he sleeps in the parking lot of mechanic shops. Because it’s normal for random cars to be in front those businesses. He says he just leaves before the shop opens
Bad ass!!
Nothing badass about that life. Been there done that.
I'm sure the mechanic shop would appreciate a heads up before parking your home on their private property...
I'd park at the fire department. They are open 24/7 and the restrooms are public. Plus those guys are so helpful. Just get there after the day shift leaves ❤
This is a very tough lifestyle and I can't imagine surviving it. So sad to see America becoming this way. Our leaders and our president need to do a better job to ensure that everyone has a home to live, especially those that are clean and not addict to any type of drug. Watching this really help me appreciate more of watching birds and deer daily in my backyard.
I encourage people to tint their windows. Using those removable things telegraph there is a person in the car. I personally rather my car just look like it's parked and empty.
💯 agreed.
I think the problem is if you are driving cross country, the window tint you are suggesting would be illegal. I live in LA and have illegal tint but the cops are so hands off they never really stop you unless you are acting a fool
Window tint is a must. I found sun shades at the dollar store were black on one side. Cut a bunch to fit each window with black side facing out
Even with tint the lights outside will still come in, but yes they hide the window covers better.
She could spray paint one side black. This would act like tint but can still be removed.
My personal preferences for the overnight parking (in CA):
1) CVS 24hr
2) Planet fitness
3) Metrolink Stations
4) Walmart (not always works well. Only if there is a really large parking lot shared with other stores or just loyal security:)
Also I would recommend you to get an inverter (700-800w) - it allows you to have a power outlet, so you can have a fridge in the car or use laptop or even portable kettle.
And wish you all the best! ! ! Stay safe
Thanks for al these tips! I am a bit worried that the in]vertor will damage the battery of the prius....
@ bellow 850W it’s fine for battery. Problems will appear only if you go over 1000w. Toyota Highlander and GH have built-in 1500w outlet for instance
I'm praying for safety and success for you. Look forward to your adventure reporting.
Thank you so much!
I like your personality! Calm, rational, hope things work out.
Thank you!!!
I hope the best for you! Pray ers....
That other UA-cam gal started her channel living in her Prius and now she hit the big time, upgrading to a nice rig. Good luck!🎉
Yes, she even lived with a dog! I don't think I could do that...
@@julietathenomadartist hey good luck with or without a dog!
She did it for fun not out of necessity. She was already successful financially. What Julieta is doing takes courage.
Totally different gig for Nikki though. She travels the entire U.S. so has some amazing road trip stories and footage. I do wish this woman much luck at what she wants to achieve. ✌️
never seen eggs in a coffee before. learn/see something new every day
Homelessness is a big problem everywhere .
Wage slavery. Please look up ..God makes us wage slaves
@@Chrystylz-God- neo-liberalism
@@SamWilkinsonn god is actually the devil. You do think then stop working n you will the truth of everyone
@@SamWilkinsonn
Maybe capitalism, no?
@@mardikermardiker8514 similar thing
I will be living in my car for 3 to 4 years . I am excited. I will no longer destroy my body or my brain getting some corporation rich off my work .
That sounds fantastic! Wishing you all the best on your journey to freedom!
plan well, because depending on your set up, you will destroy your body in a different way. plan your vehicle well, set it up correctly, in a car is not really feasible, not for 3-4 yrs, and a huge truck camper doesn't work, I did both. because the TC you can't park anywhere with that thing, and a small/medium van is best, something inconspicuous! plan well, put an inverter in it etc
We lived in a car for months as a kid. I thank God I'm no longer in that situation. God bless you and your family moving forward.
Best of luck to you, Julieta.
Hi!! Thank you so much for the support and the comment! I really appreciate it 🙏😊
Thoughts and prayers for all the homeless
Thanks!
Thank you 😊 I appreciate your support ❤️
@@julietathenomadartist I hope it helps a little
It does! It’s going towards my debt 😊
I know what hard life is like, I lived it for 50 years. No joke, hard life for 50 years. Today few people match me in strength, knowledge, bravery. Never give up on yourself, Julieta.
Thank you! I will keep going!
Oh sweetie praying for this short season to end. I know things will change very soon for you. God Bless
Thank you very much!
Found your channel while looking for how to live in a car. I like the down to earth style of your videos. Be safe and hope to see more videos
Awesome! Thank you!
God bless your endeavors. Looking forward to seeing how things turn out for you!
Thank you for your lovely comment! 😊
@@julietathenomadartist64 now, 50 yrs of travelling 🇦🇺, now the world 🇵🇭
Nature is more important than mankind bullshit hornbag
Enjoy ♥️☘️💐
God bless the stupid
I spent a year and a half in my car and my door got knocked on a few times. I told them I was visiting my elderly parents and got covid. I had a mask in my car I would put on just for them. The look of horror when they would back away and leave me alone was priceless. Best place to stay is hotel parking lots by the way, have an unmarked car and switch it up every other night.
Smart move! Thanks for the tip!
I think it depends upon your city,,that you live in.
You've earned a new subscriber from the Midlands-UK, because of how realistic and refreshing you are. All the best wishes!
Thank you so much for this comment! One day I will travel to the uk and rent a van!
@@julietathenomadartist You're welcome to the UK. Please be ready to drive on the left 🤗😉
I know this option is risky for some but it worked out for me when i was homeless for a short period of time. I own a red 08 Dodge caravan and was able to blend in with other cars in residential areas. Parking of the side of houses or in between houses and apartment lots. Yes it was a lot of moving around until i found a place i felt safe and stayed there for the remainder of my homeliness which was on the side of a house in a quite neighborhood. I would never stay past 1pm and always return late depending on the day which was usually 8-11pm so it would be less suspicious. But rlly good luck to you because i struggled terribly when I was homeless. I put my pride away and moved back to my hometown back in with my mom and i can't tell you how grateful i am.
Congratulations!
Many people don't realize that shopping centers are private property. A lot of property management companies don't want overnight parking. Truck stops are an option...if you have any close. But trying to sleep in a car at a truck stop is difficult for me at least, due to all the noise etc. I wish you all the best and totally respect your determination.
I’ve used ear plugs. They work great at truck stops
You get used to it over time.
Even the truckers with reefers running eventually don't even hear the noise. You get used to it, almost like living next to a rail road track. After a while you don't even hear the trains.
@@Realityof76 Ear plus are great! Getting used to noise is possible but you still get disturbed considerably in your sleep patterns even though you might not notice it consiencesly. You just get less of a god night sleep.
Hi Julieta, In the past I stayed at the first rest stop after driving north through Oceanside, Ca. I parked there 2 months while surfing in the day. I’m an artist as well and miss my nomadic days. I’m there in spirit with you , be safe, Thomas
Thank you! Sound like you had an amazing time...
I wish you the best realization of your hopes and dreams. Reading your eyes at the start of your video I see determination. Your daily routine shows a professional, stick to it ! You have written the word 'goal' in your demeanor, which means only success. Go for it ! A woman of the new millenium !
Thank you for the kind words,☺️
You are very lucky to have such a nice library available.
It really is!
Agree, the library makes a great base for the day. And this seems to be a nice roomy one with space to work.
Thanks for sharing your story. I do gig work too and share your frustration. The knocks are painful when you’re just trying to sleep. We could all be a little kinder to eachother. I just subbed to your channel ❤
Thank you for your support, Much appreciated!
i greatly enjoyed you sharing your daily routine and life style. you are very organized and have a smart plan
Thank you so much!
I'm wishing you safe travels/journey!
Thank you! I am doing my best!
You have a very positive attitude and that library and that view are stunning.
thank you!
Juliette you’ve inspired my day. I’m barely scraping by living paycheque to paycheque in Canada - diet restrictions due to $ , no new items, no nice food, no gifts for my wife, you get it. Just bare necessities and barely making it although I work an amazing full time job. Times are hard and you have inspired me to keep positive. I was going to say you inspired me to keep trying but I think we both know if we stop trying everything comes apart so “keep on keeping on!”🙏❤️ the universe will sort this out for lovely humans like yourself
Thank you! I hear you, it is tough out there. But keep going things can change, everything is temporary!!! 😊🙏
My dream too! Make money online doing art so I can travel and be free!
Do it!
I actually love how you presented your routine and the explanation behind it. I hope you find a job that suits you❤.
Thank you! I did!
Great vid!!! You have so much to be thankful for. You are beautiful, smart, creative, determined, physically fit, and so much more. You have an awesome set up in your vehicle. You are living your life as you wait to transition into what God has in store for you next. I pray for your protection, prosperity, joy and peace of mind. 'First time stumbling across your channel , but love ya!
This is such a wonderful comment, thank you so much, I really appreciate these encouraging messages!
I like your video God bless you 🙏😇💝💞💝😇🙏 sending prayers that you get a awesome job and stay safe 😇💝💞💝
❤️😊
Well done, both for the video and for finding a path that works for you. All the best!
Thank you!
the eggs in the coffee got me - lol but i love ur vid!! praying for all the success for u
Thank you! It really taste pretty good!
I’m surprised I had to scroll so long to find what I was looking for in the comments! 😂
I love raw eggs in my protein shakes! 👍🏻👍🏻
I’m surprised more people are flipping out over that!
Your words are inspiring and I think you’re very intelligent, you’re doing great don’t ever beat yourself up and keep on keeping on 🙏
Thank you for these words! ☺️
I’m so impressed at how disciplined you are. You answered so many questions I had about the logistics of car living.
My one suggestion is - if your art is available for purchase - to include a link to that site with every video.
Thank you! I have links on my Channel, I will start to add me Shop in the description!
Not very disciplined with money in the past.
@@thinkof100you think? 🙄
@@thinkof100 You don't know the whole story. It's easy to get into CC debt after a lay off.
you can help a lot of people with these videos, you're doing great, keep it up, eventually you will get your goals! good luck
I appreciate it! Thank you for the support!
Julieta. You should consider coming to Vancouver Island. Lot's of work. Great place for an artist. Would love to show you around.😀
I've heard alot of great things about Vancouver Island = love to Canada from upstate NY. Best wishes!!
Vancouver sounds like an amazing destination! Canada is definitely on my list!!
Vancouver BC is one of the most expensive cities in the west.
I love your responses to some of the hateful comments. You seem like a level-headed person. Good luck!
Thank you!😊
You can get a job working with young children and get ECE (Early childhood education) units for free online while you are already employed, in many states. It doesn't pay great wages, but it is rewarding to provide kindness and care for the children, and there is ALWAYS work available, and kids love to do art! Blessings 🙏
Thanks for sharing this! Wishing you all the best in your endeavors 🕊
I appreciate your support!🙏🏼
You are very neat and organised
Thank you so much 😊 I got a job at Target!
@@julietathenomadartist YES - Target!! I have a morning stocking job between 5am and 9 am Monday through Friday. I still get to live my life the rest of the day. A daily schedule is key!
You seem like such a sweet person 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 ... Park in a safe place like the garage of a VA HOSPITAL and move your location every other day. Find a major VA HOSPITAL in your area and the garages are safe and people will not bother you as long as you are quiet.
Thank you for the tip!
Authenticity, love, and passion is what I felt from you watching this video. This was a pleasure to find. Thank you for being YOU. ONWARD! :) ( PS I love yolks in my coffee as well! super healthy! )
Thank you for this wonderful comment and all the support! I really appreciate it ❤️
Show us your art and people might buy iT if you have a website ! Much love from Europe !
Thank you, I am working on how to integrate my art in my videos... ☺️
I appreciate your openness in sharing. May you continue to be safe and may the next job search be successful.
Thank you, I will
This is very beautiful. Beast Wishes and good luck in your adventures.
Thank you! Will do!
I stopped at 3:42 to tell you I like the egg coffee. So ingenious!
Appreciate your efforts to get back on your feet. Best wishes.
thank you!
You are doing so great. I’m very proud of you as a fellow woman.
Thank you! I really appreciate it!
Be safe out there seriously
I will, Thank you!
Wow, much respect. I see your future being so much stronger from such experiences. Wishing you all the very best.
Thank you so much! Is making me stronger for sure!
You seem very grounded and in a good place mentally. I am not sure I would think like that if I didn’t have a place to call my own.
Eggs in your coffee! I used to live in Guatemala and I would see people buying fresh squeezed orange juice in the mornings, and most people would ask for a raw egg to be added to their juice. To be honest, I was never brave enough to try it!
Best if luck.
Well, honestly I do have a place that I call home, back in Argentina, I feel like I am having an adventure, uncomfortable, but I do have a goal, it make everything worth it! I never heard orange juice and raw egg! interesting!
Your video is soothing and i like that your car is looking clean and uncluttered unlike others.
Thanks! I try to keep it clean and organized!
@@julietathenomadartist can you give us tour of your little home
@@mae88b.16 I did in the previous video to this one! Thanks for the interest!
@@julietathenomadartist oh i was searching for it i couldn’t find it. Ok i will see it later.
Go to the nearest large hospital.
It's a great place to park.
thanks for the tip!
You are very positive. Stay strong Julieta.
You should show your art in the videos to get more commissions and maybe show what you are working on and add pictures of your socials for your art business.
I am working on how to integrate my art into my videos, I did in my las 2... Thanks!
May the Good Lord bless you always hope to see you in a bigger car with everything you need. ❤🙏
Thank you! that's my dream!
Your art is beautiful!
Thank you so much! really appreciate it!
I admire who you are and how you manage your life - I am shure that you are on the right way in life and that you will succeed in what you wish to do. Best regards from Oslo Norway. Cheers 🙂
Set up a go fund me page.....or buy me a coffee
Sending you love and light ❤
wow. well done. keep on.
Thank you, I will
Hi Julieta! Thank you for this wonderful video! Learning to simplify life and holding on to favorite parts of our day helps so so much! Hold on to what you love. Let go of what you do not love and manifestation and dreams will come true for you!
😊 thank you for this lovely message!
You very brave for what you're doing, One suggestion I will say that you may not like is for to get you a one full-time jobs and one part job, take a break from your digital art!!! And just work them job for a year and save your money up, major of that money could go in your bank because you're not paying a lot of bills.. And after 12 months you can get back to your your digital art and food delivery app, Try to save up to 12,000 maybe more🤑💰💵 at least you have a little peace of mind that little cushion 🤔😁 I wish you the best and be safe 💕
I Understand, but, I was able to pay a good portion of my debt this months thanks to my digital art, so I won't be taking a break, but thanks for the advice, I know where you are coming from!
I’m doing the same credit card nearly flatlined , you keep doing what your doing and all the best
Thank you! I will good for you!
you are Amazing
Thank you!!
Keep hustling and I hope you get what you are pushing for!
Thank you! I will!
You like libraries and you are artistic - please consider library employment. Library assistants and associates get opportunities to work on library programs, doing crafts, decor in the library etc. Most cities and counties post their openings online. Getting staff prepared to work evenings and weekends can be a challenge. Just a suggestion. Good luck.
Thank you! I thought about that! I got a job at Target!
Libraries require 4yr degree and only pay like $15hr
@@MissyMuthaTruckiNSeriously? I make $28 an hour with no degree. 😂
@@MissyMuthaTruckiN I am a retired librarian. Entry level shelving jobs (called pages) and assistant jobs require a high school education, Library associates are usually hired with some sort of associate degree or bachelors and librarians have a bachelors and masters. Entry level shelving jobs may pay 15 an hour but associates and assistants get more.
love it don't quit. There's times I would love to go and try that same lifestyle
I wont! Thank you! you might want to try it!
You are already an artist. You simply need to attract money to travel and paint and pay bills.
Find work part time or full time that you are OK doing --with hours that will allow you to make art.
I knew actors and artists who worked office jobs, in hospitality, restaurants, factories, hospitals, retail and Bars. Most creatives that I know work day jobs and have schedules that allow them to build their creative businesses. It is possible to connect with a day job for everyday expenses and then have a bit of time to build your art business. In these lean times it’s not as easy as it should be but it’s possible.
Find local Art community centers to make additional friends and network. If you can, stay in Cali that's great place to be an artist. Hang in there with the car, it's cheap rent. Wishing you the best.
Thank you for this! I agree, I also know so many Talented people who can't make a living from their art, this should not stop anyone from doing it! Thank you for the comment!
You inspire me, thank you for these videos. You really keep a strict regime, I am working on that
I'm so glad! Thank you!
What I beat you to it my dear. I am dead free, but what you're doing is absolutely right. The way you live as I do live. Alternatively, you can perfect credit cards in no time. Enjoy and don't forget put money away. And save for a rainy day. You should get a Van get rid of the car and buy a Van.
Good for you! Thank for the comment!
I lived in a tent for 18 months. I understand. Keep looking towards the joy of life.
tahnks! ☺️
Interesting video ❤ I was curious how Uber Eats works . Different jobs equal Different pay. , didn't know that lol. Good luck Getting another job.
Thank you! I did found one!
Sounds like you are already free, freedom is a state of mind people! Good luck, jobs r not as good as gig work, calculate the numbers and the time, you will see!
You’ve gotta move around & not stay in one place but for a night or two.
This is amazing! Please keep us all updated on your journey.
Thank you! Will do!
Two eggs in your coffee? That is new to me lol. I don't think I'm brave enough to try it
it tastes creamy, not eggy at all!
@@julietathenomadartistI’d be worried about it being salmonella-y though 👀
The egg is cooked by the coffee dude
Te deseo lo mejor, conseguirás todo lo que te propongas y MÁS! 🍎
Gracias 🙏
I’m glad it’s not just me. I was doing Uber here in the Detroit area while I was between jobs. They sure advertise everywhere how good of money you make but that is not the case. It is not that great of money at all.
Yea, Is not good, maybe in the next few months will improve because of the holidays, but who knows...
Yes, routines are a form of coping with life and its challenges. Get off track and start to stray from them even a bit can be disorienting to a mind that tends to as you so wisely said "marinate thoughts". Keep to what works. You'll find a good job if you keep looking. It's just a matter of time. Stay safe out there.
I agree! the routine helps me a lot! No tome to overthink and get overwhelmed! Thanks for the support!
two eggs in the coffee is wildd
If your video made it all the way to the UK and people like me are enjoying watching it while having dinner on a Saturday night probably it means you are on a good path. Hopefully your channel will grow fast and you can raise more money to pay your debt! Keep it up with the content
Thank you ! I will do my best!
In Romania you can live in you're car every were. No one bothers you.😂
That’s so nice
You have Discipline .... your DREAMS will happen ...an old 75 year old that slept in his car in his 20's .... Love from Canada ... Roy
Thank you!
I lived like that in several months, UK. I wouldn't call it "freedom". To reach financial freedom (and whatever freedom) - I think it's the great illusion of our entire fucked uр human society. I am 56, living now in very rural Bulgaria, in an old house of clay and straw.
Cool video, thanks for taking us with you
Thank you for watching!!
Egg coffee is amazing. I usually have 4 egg yolks and some powdered milk. It's a lot better than cream.
Love the video and edits. Well done!
Thanks, I appreciate it!
I hope things work out for you. This is no way to live in this country. Goodluck.
Thank you 🙏
the thing missing from your day any personal interaction and experiences. hope you get out of credit card debt and you get the regular job you want. maybe youtube is standing in for a friend group and support, it is definitely good for me.
I do have some friends here, but yea, I don't interact with people very often, as an introvert, I do not mind it! But I know is important to do so every now and then...
I left southern California in 03, with my wife and kids. Sold our house, and moved to the central mid west. It was the best decision I have ever made. When my oldest daughter wanted to go to college and get a degree in art, I said hell no, get a degree in a field that you can earn a living in. She chose nursing. Now she in an NP, paid her loans off, and student loan are almost paid off. She bought her first house last year, and travels all over the world.
Sometimes you've got to follow your passion or you'll be dead inside. That's nice your daughter found something she enjoys and hopefully she can do her art on the side.
@@mc2043life is not about following your passion. Its about surviving. “Passions and things we love” as an idea for happiness are modern concepts that have caused the collapse of stability in people lives in general. Before 1900 or so there were no wage earning jobs that people could count on just to buy food, they scrounged constantly and when steady wages came along, it was a gift to people. It is what allowed the development of modern living. Its a bit ruined by big bussiness going backwards in practice and treatments of employees and trying to cheat/overwork people, like when wage earning was first new. (People worked for cents an hour with no rights or hour limits). Get a career, a profession and do it well. Free time is for passions and loves.
I left in the early 70's love retirement in Vegas.
I don't like rough lifestyles. I wish her well.
Yes , what do you do in the winter, sleeping in the car overnight?
Yes, I do, winter is very mild in this area!
@@julietathenomadartist❤God bless you. 😊
Where are you located, please? Or what state? I’m thinking of living in my vehicle for awhile, but worried about freezing winters.
@@shaylalewis7417 Southern California, never had any issues during winter, in fact I still keep my window cracked... The issue is that California is ver expensive ...
God Bless you!!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤
It's terrible that people can't just park
Not in big cities. Criminals abandon cars on the street and residents of nice areas report them and they are towed. Here I don’t get people sleeping in cars or vans and not in private property lots. Don’t know where car livers park but NIMBY. The problem is californiated and then you have cars and vans filling up the block. It’s like a virus. I’m sympathetic about it but the line of cars parked is not okay.