Why I left Jolly and Korean Englishman

Summary

In this video, the speaker reflects on their time working with Josh and Ollie from *Korean Englishman* and *Jolly*. They share their journey from their early collaborations, the exhaustion from constant travel, and the personal growth they sought. Despite their close bond with the team and the unforgettable experiences, they decided to leave and focus on new projects. The speaker hints at a more youthful, reality-show-style content house project with old friends and encourages viewers to stay tuned for a different, more mature direction in their future content.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker reflects on their time working with Josh and Ollie from Korean Englishman and Jolly, explaining why they left the team.
• 😀 The speaker joined the team around 2018-2019, helping with projects before the pandemic and later working more actively in 2021 or 2022.
• 😀 Traveling frequently for shoots, including to Korea, London, and the US, became exhausting, leading the speaker to feel the need for a break.
• 😀 Despite the exhaustion, the speaker expresses gratitude for the experience, calling it the best chapter of their life working with Josh and Ollie.
• 😀 Josh is described as having a childlike enthusiasm and passion for food, always wanting to share and give to others.
• 😀 Ollie is seen as wise, patient, and loving, with a strong influence on the speaker, including inspiring a new love for reading.
• 😀 The speaker enjoyed the collaborative atmosphere, with Josh and Ollie taking care of the crew, always offering food and coffee.
• 😀 The speaker mentions their close relationships with other team members like Adam, Joel, and Co, who played a role in their joining the team.
• 😀 The speaker acknowledges that they became too comfortable in the role and felt they weren't growing, leading to their decision to leave.
• 😀 After leaving, the speaker focused on resting, traveling, and creating mukbang content, and has now started a new content house project with old friends.
• 😀 The speaker thanks Josh, Ollie, and the entire Jolly/Korean Englishman team for their support, calling them the best people to work with, and hopes to collaborate again in the future.

Q & A

Why did the creator leave Korean Englishman and Jolly?

The creator felt they had become too comfortable and were not growing. Despite loving their time with Josh and Ollie, they realized it was time to take a break and explore new opportunities for personal growth.

How did the creator's relationship with Josh and Ollie impact their growth?

Josh and Ollie had a positive influence on the creator. Ollie, in particular, is described as wise, patient, and loving, while Josh is seen as passionate and always willing to share. This environment helped the creator learn and grow in many ways.

What were some challenges the creator faced working with Korean Englishman and Jolly?

One of the major challenges was the intense travel schedule, which led to jet lag and exhaustion. The constant traveling between Korea, London, and the US was physically draining, but it was also a rewarding experience.

What was the creator's role in the food challenges, and how did they contribute?

The creator often helped finish leftovers after shoots, adhering to a 'zero waste' mentality. They would eat the leftover food from shoots to prevent it from going to waste, and this became a humorous part of their role.

What does the creator think of the food challenges and the spicy Bulldog challenge in particular?

The creator finds the Bulldog challenge spicy but doesn't mind trying it. However, they do struggle with the heat, often sweating and feeling overwhelmed by the spice.

How did the creator feel about the team behind Korean Englishman and Jolly?

The creator had a deep appreciation for the team, including Josh, Ollie, and others like Adam, Luke, and Grace. They describe them as wonderful, kind people who made the experience memorable and enjoyable.

What made Josh and Ollie stand out as colleagues to the creator?

Josh and Ollie were not only passionate and fun to work with but were also very generous and thoughtful. Josh always asked if others wanted coffee and ensured the team was well-fed, while Ollie was a calm, loving presence with a lot of wisdom.

What led to the creator's decision to take a break and explore other opportunities?

The creator felt that they had not grown much during their time with the team and wanted to explore new projects. Feedback from close team members, like Adam, pushed them to realize that it was time for a change.

What is the creator's next project, and how is it different from their work with Jolly?

The creator is starting a new content house with a young, dynamic team, aiming for a more reality-show vibe. This new project will be different, less family-friendly, and more experimental compared to the content produced with Jolly and Korean Englishman.

How did the creator feel about their experience working with Josh and Ollie overall?

The creator is extremely grateful for their time with Josh and Ollie. They believe it was one of the best chapters of their life, filled with growth, camaraderie, and unforgettable experiences. They also hope to collaborate again in the future.