Monica, this story has spoken to me on so many levels! I am 41!!!! 41!!! And it's so refreshing to me to know that you chose your small business!! I have struggled with being a creative and being o k with it!! Socety tells us one thing, but our love can pull us another way! Thank you for sharing your story, now I don't feel so guilty for being who I am and perusing what I'm doing!!
I started my small business in 2005. In 2008 I quit my corporate job of 10 years and have never regretted it. Good luck to you! Stay strong and focused! You can do this!!!!
you might feel disappointed bc deep down people tell us this as a hobby but it's not. you don't need to have 2 jobs. you just went into a new full time career and it's beautiful
Your newest life story is my goal - being an entrepreneur of my small business. You shouldn’t be disappointed in yourself - you’re opening a new chapter of your life and it’s ah-mazing! I’m so so so proud of you and you should be too! 💕
Monica, you have inspired this 57-year-old to continue following her dreams! Love your authenticity. You will go very far in whatever you set your mind to!! Thank you always for sharing your journey with us!! ❤🎉
Why are we always are our worst critic? You’re doing absolutely amazing, super inspiring. You’re gonna do big things I can see it! Keep going to reach your full potential and don’t loose sight of where you want to go.🎉
omg ive been wondering when this was going to happen for you!! congratulations girl you've been flat out lately hopefully this is a huge weight off your shoulders!! 11:20 omg im in tears girl I hope this has made you come up for air
1. i really feel like this is the video that’s going to blow up for you 2. thank you for being such an aspirational to women creatives, women in stem, and women in general. you are doing it all monica and you are an inspiration 3. i have been watching you since 2020 and im this makes me so emotional and proud to see you spread your wings
You receiving that opportunity was your sign from the universe that you are in the right path! Congratulations on this new journey and thank you for literally recording every little bit! I just subscribed a few days ago and OBSESSED with your content!
10:12 "I was so overwhelmed with choosing the different things that I could fit into my life that I got to the point where I didn't choose... and I tried to do it all." WOW. This is so profound and just unlocked something in my brain as I'm going through the exact same challenge in my early 30s. TY for sharing your story, Monica. 💖
This is so inspiring!! I’m a mom with a full time job who just started a small business selling second hand clothes at markets. I love your videos I play them in the background while I get things ready for my markets! Thanks for sharing with us ❤
I’m also a mom with a career but starting a coffee roasting company! I just wanted to say you’re not alone! My baby and my business are the same age basically and both are growing wonderfully!! I’m also proud one day I get to tell my babies you can do anything because mama can too!
I'm crying as I watched this video as I'm going through a similar journey not being able to let go off the title you've been known so many years but to try something new. I paused the video and literally booked market stalls something i have been meaning to do preparing but shifting the goal posts again and again for about a year. Congratulations for being brave and the most inspiration person that who I can relate to 110%.
Yes! So happy for you. I quit my corporate accounting career after 27 years at the same company. I have been an entrepreneur for 4 years. Giving up the 6 figure salary to do what I want has been the best decision of my life. I wish you all the best and look forward to following along.
Good for you!! I’m 42 and quit my job two years ago and had no idea what I wanted to do. 😂 As a single mother, I was terrified, but I was burnt out trying to jungle motherhood and a demanding job, so I just took a leap of faith. A year ago I fell in love with making candles and I’ve been watching your pop up shop videos the last few months as I try to get up the nerve to participate in my first one. Congratulations on your new journey, while it’s scary, it’s so worth it! May God bless you and your company to continue thriving! You got this!!
Girl! You are so inspiring. I am also a software engineer turned hobbyist this year due to a huge tech layoff. YOU actually QuitTING your corporate job was a balls-move that I never mustered the courage for so thank goodness for the layoff. You being able to juggle a side hustle while having your 9-5 is incredible. This documentation of your journey was a joy to watch. Wishing you such amazing success for your future and I can't wait to watch you grow.
All I did was smile when I saw this because I knew this day was coming. I have noticed a change in you and I think it's because you had already made the decision to leave your job...but you weren't letting on. 😊 Good on you girl! Wanna know something? I did the exact same thing last year. After 17yrs of corporate life, it was time. I'm too much of a creative person to let this all go to waste. So at 56 years young, in 2023, I did it. Said "hasta la pasta" and never looked back! To those reading this, make sure your heart and mind are in alignment because once you make the decision, that weight is lifted and you'll be able to create what you will. It's your life. Live it!!! ✌️ - Iris
This video is what I needed the most. I recently quit my 9-6 to try to pursue my dreams as a small business owner, but I have spent this past week kinda regretting it or feeling disappointed for not being able to get it all done with the limited time I had. I've been watching your videos for some time now, and you are more than an inspiration, thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings and being so transparent with your viewers, I truly hope everything goes as you wish! Sending love from the Dominican Republic.
Your video was recommended to me and I'm so happy for you and cheering you on! Not everyone gets to this place the same way but being able to pursue creative dreams is totally worth it. Congrats on quitting! I don't think you will regret it.
This is incredibly inspiring! Your decision to transition from your corporate job to pursuing your creative passions as a small business owner is truly admirable😊It takes a great deal of courage and dedication to make such a bold move, and your journey is a powerful reminder that it's possible to follow one's dreams. Wishing you continued success and fulfillment in this exciting new chapter!❤💯
At 25:00 can totally relate and i love how you manifest things.. wishing both of us/all of us including everybody watching, so much luck in our journey of entrepreneurship❤❤❤ cheers! To success and more things to love.🎉❤
Dear Monica, what a brave and courageous woman you are. I've been a subscriber since you only had 1k+ subscribers. I've been watching your channel grow these past couple of years. You're an inspiration! I wish you all the best with your creative business. God bless! Love from Malaysia ❤
Hi Monica Honestly I recently discovered you on youtube because I’m planning a business expo pop up for small businesses for my community. I am also a I was just randomly searching for inspiration and I bounced upon you and your content. I was glued to your videos. I enjoy them so much and you too. I am from a small twin Island nation called Trinidad and Tobago, in the Caribbean. I am much older than you but I love your spirit and I’m introducing my girls to your videos. All the best in your new season!
When I tell you I SCREAMED! EEEeeeeee giiiirl!!!!, this is the best video to come back to after a very difficult day in my own small cleaning business! You're an inspiration! Congratulations on hopping 100% self employed small biz owner. Proud of you!
So HAPPY FOR YOU!!!! This is so exciting 🎉 you got THIS!!! Congratulations 😎 Can’t wait to see what you accomplish next ❤. Your going to kill it!!! You go girl!!!
I have been working in a corporate for 6 years and I am an entrepreneur since high school. My business has been on and off but lately since I quit my corporate job a month ago and decided to be a full time entre and nothing can ever compare the feeling of freedom and doing the things that I am really meant to do. I am happy for you and congratulations!!! Welcome to our world of full-time entrepreneur. 🥰🥰🥰
getting that email on your last day...oh my god what a SIGN. soo happy for you! i know things are not always perfect, but what an absolute dream to be able to give your small business EVERYTHING now. beautiful, amazing, so proud😭
Incredible! I have been wondering for quite some time how you've been coping with running a handmade business, plus the business of RUclips on top of a job! Congratulations on going all in on Monica's - you will not regret it 💜💜💜
I always knew that day would come… I could see how determined you are dedicated, driven and for a good reason. You are AMAZING in all your skills. DO THE DOG-GONE THING GIRL!!!!
Oh my goodness this is the most amazing video I've ever seen! Firstly, you are so so great with your video content- it is so raw and real and I love how you just do you in your videos and they feel like such quality! Secondly, you are such an amazing person and have worked so hard to get to this point! I love your motivation for all of this! I wish you all the best for the future of your small buisness! I'm also very excited to see more market/small buisness content! I need to buy one of your matcha candles also! Haha!
I never really comment on videos but I felt the need to say this: I think you're incredibly self-aware, and your viewers can tell you aren't taking anything for granted, nor that you are a failure. Those people who juggle everything at once only really show you the good parts. No one --and I mean no one-- can handle to have every second of their day to commit to, well, commitments. It's not realistic. Also, you mentioned that you won't be waking up and working from start till end of day -- but you still will be. It just won't be for your corporate job, it's for your small business that you're truly passionate about. And THAT'S amazing. Be proud of yourself and give yourself some credit :) I'm a new subscriber but I definitely see the hard work and passion that goes into your small business
THANK YOU for sharing this. I am in the middle of feeling like I am failing at all of the aspects in my life right now. I'm an engineer, an artist, and I enjoy fitness and friends and family. ITS TOUGH.
First of all Monica let me just say Congratulations!! I am so incredibly proud of you! I have been watching you grow for a while now and have to say that you are so inspiring to me! You have most definitely NOT failed! Not yourself or us! I am 61 yrs old and you have helped give me the courage to pursue my own dreams of getting my business up and running!! Thank you for all that you have done, all that you have shared and all that you’ve inspired us to do! I cannot wait to see all the wonderful doors that will be opening for you and your business!! Seriously girly, so proud of you!! ❤❤. Completely inspiring!! ❤❤
Monica, this video has helped me realize how important it is to set priorities in life and by you sharing all of your personal struggles, I also realized - I’m not alone. The impostor syndrome, the fear and the anxiety but essentially, I know what I want deep down and what needs to be done. I have been practicing abundant mindset for so long now and it’s time I put it INTO practice and use my powers to manifest my dream life for myself in reality. Thank you for being so honest and thank you for being authentic. Much, MUCH love to you ❤
This video resonates with me so much, Monica! I'm also a SWE (class of 2019) and I quit my big tech job in January this year for my mental health and to pursue a creative passion because I have so many ideas I want to execute and I think about it nonstop. But 4 months into my funemployment my company reached out and basically handed me an offer letter. I couldn't say no bc it was too good to pass up and my team sounded a lot better than my previous team. I told myself I can still do my passion projects on the side if I manage my time better. That's still in progress haha because I started my fitness journey too and it's so hard to juggle everything! Anyway I'm super proud of you and can't wait to see where this takes you and all the things you'll do with the empire you've built. You're such an inspiration and I'm rooting for you!!
WOW! I saved this video for my watch laters and I watched it after I did the same thing! I’m on week 3 and the “feeling disappointed in myself“ MADE ME CRY! You tend to feel alone, but you have to remind yourself why you jumped and made that leap of faith! This is beautiful! So inspiring!😢❤🎉
thank you so much for sharing this - as someone who's constantly struggling to find the balance for my current 9-5 corporate job, my small business, in-person vendor events, and still trying to squeeze in everything else in between while trying to show up with the best version of myself, it's extremely eye-opening to listen to others' experiences and see how they navigate the journey in their own way. i've only been following along very recently, but i'm so happy for your growth over the years and i'm so excited to see what the future has in store for you and your business!!
The letter was such a heartfelt, heartwarming message knowing that you will be missed because you was treasured but you will be missed because it’s time to step out on faith. Sooo excited for your new journey your embracing, you’re so talented and this journey that God has for you is just the beginning of many opportunities. Congratulations girlie.
Yay! Congrats for taking this next life step. 🎉 🎂 I did kind of the flip from you. I worked in IT for decades - climbed the corporate ladder and put my crafty-maker self way, way, WAY in the background for years. I loved what I did in IT and the people I worked with. I loved the challenges and the sense of accomplishment but the downsizing/layoff/restructuring/whatever-ever-you-want-to-call it in IT is real and hard to watch and the burnout in that space is real as well. Now in my 50s, and no longer in the corporate world, I’m dusting off my crafty, creative self and giving this “making a living from the things I make” thing a go and getting used to calling myself a maker and entrepreneur. It’s exciting AND scary 😉. Thanks for sharing your journey so far. It’s very inspiring indeed.
Thank you for sharing your journey! I believe it is a celebration for your hard work and new chapter. I’ve been watching since 2023 and I’m thrilled to see you doing what you love even more! This community is cheering you on and I’m so inspired 💗
Ah I love this! I quit my SWE job to be a full time artist. It’s challenging but I love working for myself and wouldn’t have it any other way. Congrats!
I am so happy you shared this with us. I personally have been struggling with picking what to do and feeling like a failure if I quit my job to pursue something that I love which is crafting! Thank you for sharing this!
You. Are. Inspiring! Like you, my strong and lingering interest of having an official RUclips channel is hard to shake, and I've finally decided to go for it. And I relate to how your career became your identity. Hearing how you overcame that helps me feel validated. Good luck in all you do! Please continue to make videos! Love seeing your growth and hearing your story ☺
Congratulations 🎈🎉 for pursuing your dreams!!! I’m torn between quitting my 9-5 job as well, BUT with this comfort messages and courage from you.. this definitely motivates me to ONE day get the chance to 100 percent focus on my small business dream too! Ty for sharing you inspire me and others around the world 🌎
I can’t even explain how much this video has touched me. Being a shy kid I also made so many choices in life that made me feel accepted. I am also a software engineer with a heart for art. I just started my first RUclips channel after being too afraid for years and years and watching your first vlog video just made me smile and feel like everything is going to be okay. This video was very inspirational so thank you for sharing. ❤
This video inspired me so much. Especially the part where you JUST quit and made a spot into the winter village at Bryant Park! It just proved sometimes you need to make room for bigger blessings and they will come! Excited to follow along your journey!!!
Congratulations! The way you described your career choice and journey is so similar to how I ended up as a data scientist. I’m now only starting my own art business and trying to make that work so it’s so inspiring to me to see someone with such a similar life story to me living out the dream!
I knew this was coming! There was a different pep in your step in the last few VLOGS. You go girl. I’m so happy for you and glad you took the leap. You got this
Monica , your journey is truly inspiring and you have become one of my favorite RUclipsrs. From your energy, creativity and drive it’s amazing to watch. Im not sure what your beliefs are, but God truly has his hand over your life (these aren’t just coincidences). You put in the work and the opportunities are meeting you there. We are all rooting for you!!! & can’t wait to see you win in this new beginning
Congratulations! I’ve watched your videos for a while. It’s so great to see your hard work pay off like this. What a wonderful way to finish your corporate job. I can’t wait to see where you head on this adventure.
Thanks for sharing! I am an electrical engineer. I quit 8 years ago to live on a sail boat and it was really hard. I recently learned pottery and feel I can do it instead of engineering, but it is scary. We are selling the sailboat and have to earn income and I am struggling with getting an engineering job that is quarantined money or do I go full throttle with pottery. It is a tough decision. I feel better hearing your story! This is the first video of yours I have seen, so I will be binge watching others! I wish the best and great success!
this channel is the highlight of my days and weeks! You have inspired me so much in my own small business. I am so happy for you! You have inspired me and so many other people. Cannot wait to see where this next chapter of your life begins!
Love your video! This is what I needed to see while I am considering leaving my job and going all in on the "side hustle" right now. I will probably quit my job early next year and I am excited!
It's funny how you feel like you're letting us down when we are absolutely proud of you 👏 🎉I have been watching you since Monica's DIYS and this is such a win for you🎉❤congratulations I'm actually envious that you get to live out your dream and be able to take care of it Soak it in❤
We're not always expected to do the things we do, and that's completely normal and okay. You're so inspiring with your journey! And with this, you are showing your community that we can decide to keep working on our own dreams ❤ I feel happy and excited for you, not at all disappointed 😊 ✨️ You go girl, keep showing the world what you are capable of!!! 💕
WOW!! What an unexpected surprise! I’m so very happy for you Monica! I know this was a hard decision but you’re on your way now to building a large, successful company! You can do this, and I’ll be watching along the way! Hugs!! Tina 🩷🌷🩷🌷🩷
You are incredible! Not doing it all is not letting anyone down! It’s such a smart move to focus energy in the direction you want to go and reveling what is possible ❤️
I’m so so so excited for you Monica! I’ve been following your journey for the past year and have loved seeing you grow. Your videos have been my motivation to stay positive and keep working towards my passions. I quit my job recently too cause it was no longer serving me, so here’s to a new chapter for us 🥂 🎉
I'm a 9-5'er - juggling a handmade side hustle, with an end goal of quitting/retiring the 9-5 in a few years. You truly are my inspiration! I've been watching you for over a year now and was so happy for you, when I saw this video post. CONGRATULATIONS!
GIRL! This video is incredible! I wondered if this announcement was coming soon! Congrats!! Also I have to say, I have noticed your production level improving in every single video and bravo to you for filming in public. You’re an inspiration 👏👏👏
your story is so inspiring. i feel like i have never really been around people that also creative small business owners so it feels a bit silly doing this side hustle while everyone is going the traditional route. i am currently in school for computer science and it has been rough but i also do markets and sell online the things that i create. even though school has been rough, i still want to continue all the way through and have my corporate girl era to just prove to myself that i can do it. i want to be able to have a time in my career where i enjoy what i do but be able to leave once i feel like its time like you did. it so reassuring to see that even though i put myself in so many baskets (like you have) i can focus on just one and its going to be okay and that i can always go back to the other when i want to.
We love you so much. You are not going to let us down, we promise. You inspire, motivate, and encourage me...and we have never even spoken directly. My eventual goal is the same thing yours was and you make me feel like it is possible. Thank you boo.
Thank you for making your content! I often play your vids while I'm working and driving and it feels like a buddy. ❤️ You should be proud of yourself for knowing what's best for you and having the courage to go for it! You are not letting anyone down, and no matter what you do you will do beautiful things!
Congratulations! I remember when my husband and I started a lawn care business and we discussed him quitting his "9-5" because we were so busy he didn't have time for both. It was scary but so liberating. I know exactly how you are feeling and this video is amazing. So excited for your new journey! Enjoy life, work hard, love yourself and love others! You got this!
So happy for you Monica. I recently just started following along in your journey and I couldn’t be more inspired by you. I’m so happy all of your hard work paid off. ❤
Why am I so emotional trhu this video!? Omg, you're so inspiring! I am so proud of you for doing the scary things and sharing it with us. I show your channel to my kids and we watch you together. You are a badass! Thank you for what you do 🙏🏼 you're touching many lives.
I’m so proud of you. Watching this my heart is so happy right now. You are such an inspiration and I am working towards that joy you have. Keep shining and keep opening and stepping through those doors. Just keep it cracked for me. 😊 Thanks for sharing your journey so that those who wonder will know that it is absolutely possible to reach your goals. Peace and love.
I don't often comment on youtube videos, but I found you during covid and I just want to say you are an inspiration. Congratulations on this decision and I look forward to continuing to follow your journey!
you guys are the sense of community & friendship that I've been manifesting FOR YEARS. thank you for being here and making this happen🤍
Hi Monica your last name is a Muslim name or is it just sounding familiar
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I’m so happy for you! Congratulations 🫶🏽🤍✨
I dont think I've ever been so proud of a stranger on the internet
honestly i love watching these type of videos!
1000%
Truth!
Same
This is a day that many creative people dream of! #YayYou
So True!!
... but bills keep coming, even while you're dreaming 😢
@@ingridcastillo1303 and family and life keep happening, so it's not like this...
YOU ARE NOT LETTING US DOWN. This is hands-down inspo through and through. You can just let that GO.
Monica, this story has spoken to me on so many levels! I am 41!!!! 41!!! And it's so refreshing to me to know that you chose your small business!! I have struggled with being a creative and being o k with it!! Socety tells us one thing, but our love can pull us another way! Thank you for sharing your story, now I don't feel so guilty for being who I am and perusing what I'm doing!!
so happy you resonated with the video🤍 thanks so much for watching!!
Can so relate to your great comment! How are you making a living from it though please?
I started my small business in 2005. In 2008 I quit my corporate job of 10 years and have never regretted it. Good luck to you! Stay strong and focused! You can do this!!!!
What’s your small business?
you might feel disappointed bc deep down people tell us this as a hobby but it's not. you don't need to have 2 jobs. you just went into a new full time career and it's beautiful
Your newest life story is my goal - being an entrepreneur of my small business. You shouldn’t be disappointed in yourself - you’re opening a new chapter of your life and it’s ah-mazing! I’m so so so proud of you and you should be too! 💕
Monica, you have inspired this 57-year-old to continue following her dreams! Love your authenticity. You will go very far in whatever you set your mind to!! Thank you always for sharing your journey with us!! ❤🎉
your so kind hearted and I'm happy to see so many of us become inspired by Monica, I wish the both of you the best!
Why are we always are our worst critic? You’re doing absolutely amazing, super inspiring. You’re gonna do big things I can see it! Keep going to reach your full potential and don’t loose sight of where you want to go.🎉
omg ive been wondering when this was going to happen for you!! congratulations girl you've been flat out lately hopefully this is a huge weight off your shoulders!!
11:20 omg im in tears girl I hope this has made you come up for air
1. i really feel like this is the video that’s going to blow up for you
2. thank you for being such an aspirational to women creatives, women in stem, and women in general. you are doing it all monica and you are an inspiration
3. i have been watching you since 2020 and im this makes me so emotional and proud to see you spread your wings
You receiving that opportunity was your sign from the universe that you are in the right path! Congratulations on this new journey and thank you for literally recording every little bit! I just subscribed a few days ago and OBSESSED with your content!
10:12 "I was so overwhelmed with choosing the different things that I could fit into my life that I got to the point where I didn't choose... and I tried to do it all."
WOW. This is so profound and just unlocked something in my brain as I'm going through the exact same challenge in my early 30s. TY for sharing your story, Monica. 💖
I'm currently a software engineer who also hopes to pursue art! You are a huge inspiration, so happy and excited for you!
This is so inspiring!! I’m a mom with a full time job who just started a small business selling second hand clothes at markets. I love your videos I play them in the background while I get things ready for my markets! Thanks for sharing with us ❤
I’m also a mom with a career but starting a coffee roasting company! I just wanted to say you’re not alone! My baby and my business are the same age basically and both are growing wonderfully!! I’m also proud one day I get to tell my babies you can do anything because mama can too!
Same here. Mommy. Corporate job. Handmake wall decor ❤
Anyone who relates to this comment actually has three jobs: full time, small business, and mother!
I'm crying as I watched this video as I'm going through a similar journey not being able to let go off the title you've been known so many years but to try something new. I paused the video and literally booked market stalls something i have been meaning to do preparing but shifting the goal posts again and again for about a year. Congratulations for being brave and the most inspiration person that who I can relate to 110%.
I can definately relate to this....
watching this as a computer science major who also absolutely loves crafting and i am having a crisis, huge congrats to u!
Yes! So happy for you. I quit my corporate accounting career after 27 years at the same company. I have been an entrepreneur for 4 years. Giving up the 6 figure salary to do what I want has been the best decision of my life. I wish you all the best and look forward to following along.
Good for you!! I’m 42 and quit my job two years ago and had no idea what I wanted to do. 😂 As a single mother, I was terrified, but I was burnt out trying to jungle motherhood and a demanding job, so I just took a leap of faith. A year ago I fell in love with making candles and I’ve been watching your pop up shop videos the last few months as I try to get up the nerve to participate in my first one. Congratulations on your new journey, while it’s scary, it’s so worth it! May God bless you and your company to continue thriving! You got this!!
Everything will work out for your good.....
Girl! You are so inspiring. I am also a software engineer turned hobbyist this year due to a huge tech layoff. YOU actually QuitTING your corporate job was a balls-move that I never mustered the courage for so thank goodness for the layoff. You being able to juggle a side hustle while having your 9-5 is incredible.
This documentation of your journey was a joy to watch. Wishing you such amazing success for your future and I can't wait to watch you grow.
All I did was smile when I saw this because I knew this day was coming. I have noticed a change in you and I think it's because you had already made the decision to leave your job...but you weren't letting on. 😊 Good on you girl! Wanna know something? I did the exact same thing last year. After 17yrs of corporate life, it was time. I'm too much of a creative person to let this all go to waste. So at 56 years young, in 2023, I did it. Said "hasta la pasta" and never looked back!
To those reading this, make sure your heart and mind are in alignment because once you make the decision, that weight is lifted and you'll be able to create what you will. It's your life. Live it!!! ✌️ - Iris
this made me smile so hard!!! i love this for you
20:13 you didn’t fail!! That was not your path right now! I am so happy you decided to do what you love!! 💖
This video is what I needed the most. I recently quit my 9-6 to try to pursue my dreams as a small business owner, but I have spent this past week kinda regretting it or feeling disappointed for not being able to get it all done with the limited time I had. I've been watching your videos for some time now, and you are more than an inspiration, thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings and being so transparent with your viewers, I truly hope everything goes as you wish! Sending love from the Dominican Republic.
You are just adorbs! I enjoy your videos! I was a Pediatric ICU Nurse for 5 years and left to go full-time with my business!
the way I GASPED reading the title!! congrats girl, I can't wait to keep seeing what you accomplish!!
Your video was recommended to me and I'm so happy for you and cheering you on! Not everyone gets to this place the same way but being able to pursue creative dreams is totally worth it. Congrats on quitting! I don't think you will regret it.
This is everyone’s dream!! Congratulations!! Working for yourself and not dealing with toxic managers and coworkers anymore
This is incredibly inspiring! Your decision to transition from your corporate job to pursuing your creative passions as a small business owner is truly admirable😊It takes a great deal of courage and dedication to make such a bold move, and your journey is a powerful reminder that it's possible to follow one's dreams. Wishing you continued success and fulfillment in this exciting new chapter!❤💯
At 25:00 can totally relate and i love how you manifest things.. wishing both of us/all of us including everybody watching, so much luck in our journey of entrepreneurship❤❤❤ cheers! To success and more things to love.🎉❤
Dear Monica, what a brave and courageous woman you are. I've been a subscriber since you only had 1k+ subscribers. I've been watching your channel grow these past couple of years. You're an inspiration! I wish you all the best with your creative business. God bless! Love from Malaysia ❤
Hi Monica
Honestly I recently discovered you on youtube because I’m planning a business expo pop up for small businesses for my community. I am also a I was just randomly searching for inspiration and I bounced upon you and your content.
I was glued to your videos. I enjoy them so much and you too.
I am from a small twin Island nation called Trinidad and Tobago, in the Caribbean.
I am much older than you but I love your spirit and I’m introducing my girls to your videos.
All the best in your new season!
When I tell you I SCREAMED! EEEeeeeee giiiirl!!!!, this is the best video to come back to after a very difficult day in my own small cleaning business! You're an inspiration! Congratulations on hopping 100% self employed small biz owner. Proud of you!
So HAPPY FOR YOU!!!! This is so exciting 🎉 you got THIS!!! Congratulations 😎
Can’t wait to see what you accomplish next ❤. Your going to kill it!!! You go girl!!!
I have been working in a corporate for 6 years and I am an entrepreneur since high school. My business has been on and off but lately since I quit my corporate job a month ago and decided to be a full time entre and nothing can ever compare the feeling of freedom and doing the things that I am really meant to do. I am happy for you and congratulations!!! Welcome to our world of full-time entrepreneur. 🥰🥰🥰
getting that email on your last day...oh my god what a SIGN. soo happy for you! i know things are not always perfect, but what an absolute dream to be able to give your small business EVERYTHING now. beautiful, amazing, so proud😭
AHHHHHHHHHH SO PROUD OF YOUUUUUUUUUUU!!! ☺
You needed this change to grow. Thanks for taking us with you on this path.
Incredible! I have been wondering for quite some time how you've been coping with running a handmade business, plus the business of RUclips on top of a job! Congratulations on going all in on Monica's - you will not regret it 💜💜💜
I always knew that day would come… I could see how determined you are dedicated, driven and for a good reason. You are AMAZING in all your skills. DO THE DOG-GONE THING GIRL!!!!
Oh my goodness this is the most amazing video I've ever seen! Firstly, you are so so great with your video content- it is so raw and real and I love how you just do you in your videos and they feel like such quality! Secondly, you are such an amazing person and have worked so hard to get to this point! I love your motivation for all of this!
I wish you all the best for the future of your small buisness! I'm also very excited to see more market/small buisness content!
I need to buy one of your matcha candles also! Haha!
I never really comment on videos but I felt the need to say this: I think you're incredibly self-aware, and your viewers can tell you aren't taking anything for granted, nor that you are a failure. Those people who juggle everything at once only really show you the good parts. No one --and I mean no one-- can handle to have every second of their day to commit to, well, commitments. It's not realistic. Also, you mentioned that you won't be waking up and working from start till end of day -- but you still will be. It just won't be for your corporate job, it's for your small business that you're truly passionate about. And THAT'S amazing. Be proud of yourself and give yourself some credit :) I'm a new subscriber but I definitely see the hard work and passion that goes into your small business
THANK YOU for sharing this. I am in the middle of feeling like I am failing at all of the aspects in my life right now. I'm an engineer, an artist, and I enjoy fitness and friends and family. ITS TOUGH.
First of all Monica let me just say Congratulations!! I am so incredibly proud of you! I have been watching you grow for a while now and have to say that you are so inspiring to me! You have most definitely NOT failed! Not yourself or us! I am 61 yrs old and you have helped give me the courage to pursue my own dreams of getting my business up and running!! Thank you for all that you have done, all that you have shared and all that you’ve inspired us to do! I cannot wait to see all the wonderful doors that will be opening for you and your business!! Seriously girly, so proud of you!! ❤❤. Completely inspiring!! ❤❤
Monica, this video has helped me realize how important it is to set priorities in life and by you sharing all of your personal struggles, I also realized - I’m not alone. The impostor syndrome, the fear and the anxiety but essentially, I know what I want deep down and what needs to be done. I have been practicing abundant mindset for so long now and it’s time I put it INTO practice and use my powers to manifest my dream life for myself in reality. Thank you for being so honest and thank you for being authentic. Much, MUCH love to you ❤
This video resonates with me so much, Monica! I'm also a SWE (class of 2019) and I quit my big tech job in January this year for my mental health and to pursue a creative passion because I have so many ideas I want to execute and I think about it nonstop. But 4 months into my funemployment my company reached out and basically handed me an offer letter. I couldn't say no bc it was too good to pass up and my team sounded a lot better than my previous team. I told myself I can still do my passion projects on the side if I manage my time better. That's still in progress haha because I started my fitness journey too and it's so hard to juggle everything! Anyway I'm super proud of you and can't wait to see where this takes you and all the things you'll do with the empire you've built. You're such an inspiration and I'm rooting for you!!
WOW! I saved this video for my watch laters and I watched it after I did the same thing! I’m on week 3 and the “feeling disappointed in myself“ MADE ME CRY! You tend to feel alone, but you have to remind yourself why you jumped and made that leap of faith! This is beautiful! So inspiring!😢❤🎉
thank you so much for sharing this - as someone who's constantly struggling to find the balance for my current 9-5 corporate job, my small business, in-person vendor events, and still trying to squeeze in everything else in between while trying to show up with the best version of myself, it's extremely eye-opening to listen to others' experiences and see how they navigate the journey in their own way. i've only been following along very recently, but i'm so happy for your growth over the years and i'm so excited to see what the future has in store for you and your business!!
Omg Monica this video is so emotional for me!!!!!! I'm so proud of you, YOU ARE SHINING! I'm here for this new chapter YEEESSSSS🌟💫💫💫💫💫
The letter was such a heartfelt, heartwarming message knowing that you will be missed because you was treasured but you will be missed because it’s time to step out on faith.
Sooo excited for your new journey your embracing, you’re so talented and this journey that God has for you is just the beginning of many opportunities.
Congratulations girlie.
Yay! Congrats for taking this next life step. 🎉 🎂 I did kind of the flip from you. I worked in IT for decades - climbed the corporate ladder and put my crafty-maker self way, way, WAY in the background for years. I loved what I did in IT and the people I worked with. I loved the challenges and the sense of accomplishment but the downsizing/layoff/restructuring/whatever-ever-you-want-to-call it in IT is real and hard to watch and the burnout in that space is real as well. Now in my 50s, and no longer in the corporate world, I’m dusting off my crafty, creative self and giving this “making a living from the things I make” thing a go and getting used to calling myself a maker and entrepreneur. It’s exciting AND scary 😉. Thanks for sharing your journey so far. It’s very inspiring indeed.
Thank you for sharing your journey! I believe it is a celebration for your hard work and new chapter. I’ve been watching since 2023 and I’m thrilled to see you doing what you love even more! This community is cheering you on and I’m so inspired 💗
I had the same feeling and quit my job this May! You are not alone! Keep going very inspirational.
Congratulations!! I am so excited for you, and for your customers.
Ah I love this! I quit my SWE job to be a full time artist. It’s challenging but I love working for myself and wouldn’t have it any other way. Congrats!
I am so happy you shared this with us. I personally have been struggling with picking what to do and feeling like a failure if I quit my job to pursue something that I love which is crafting! Thank you for sharing this!
You. Are. Inspiring! Like you, my strong and lingering interest of having an official RUclips channel is hard to shake, and I've finally decided to go for it. And I relate to how your career became your identity. Hearing how you overcame that helps me feel validated. Good luck in all you do! Please continue to make videos! Love seeing your growth and hearing your story ☺
Congratulations 🎈🎉 for pursuing your dreams!!! I’m torn between quitting my 9-5 job as well, BUT with this comfort messages and courage from you.. this definitely motivates me to ONE day get the chance to 100 percent focus on my small business dream too! Ty for sharing you inspire me and others around the world 🌎
I can’t even explain how much this video has touched me. Being a shy kid I also made so many choices in life that made me feel accepted. I am also a software engineer with a heart for art. I just started my first RUclips channel after being too afraid for years and years and watching your first vlog video just made me smile and feel like everything is going to be okay. This video was very inspirational so thank you for sharing. ❤
This video inspired me so much. Especially the part where you JUST quit and made a spot into the winter village at Bryant Park! It just proved sometimes you need to make room for bigger blessings and they will come! Excited to follow along your journey!!!
Congratulations! The way you described your career choice and journey is so similar to how I ended up as a data scientist. I’m now only starting my own art business and trying to make that work so it’s so inspiring to me to see someone with such a similar life story to me living out the dream!
wow so happy you can relate! thanks so much for watching
Love this for you and wish you all the best. Keep being great!
Yay Monica! So proud of you!! You are so inspiring and I can’t wait to see where your small business takes you!
I knew this was coming! There was a different pep in your step in the last few VLOGS. You go girl. I’m so happy for you and glad you took the leap. You got this
Congratz for go full time on your business, Monica! ❤🎉
Monica , your journey is truly inspiring and you have become one of my favorite RUclipsrs. From your energy, creativity and drive it’s amazing to watch. Im not sure what your beliefs are, but God truly has his hand over your life (these aren’t just coincidences). You put in the work and the opportunities are meeting you there. We are all rooting for you!!! & can’t wait to see you win in this new beginning
i’m crying!!! i loved seeing the behind the scenes of your story. you inspire me to push further on my business everyday :) genuinely so proud of you!
Congratulations! I’ve watched your videos for a while. It’s so great to see your hard work pay off like this.
What a wonderful way to finish your corporate job.
I can’t wait to see where you head on this adventure.
Thanks for sharing! I am an electrical engineer. I quit 8 years ago to live on a sail boat and it was really hard. I recently learned pottery and feel I can do it instead of engineering, but it is scary. We are selling the sailboat and have to earn income and I am struggling with getting an engineering job that is quarantined money or do I go full throttle with pottery. It is a tough decision. I feel better hearing your story! This is the first video of yours I have seen, so I will be binge watching others! I wish the best and great success!
All the best on your new chosen path, Monica .
I am excited for you.!
I can't wait to see what you have in-store for us to see...❤❤❤
I’m so excited for you and to hear this!! I’m so proud of you ❤❤❤
this channel is the highlight of my days and weeks! You have inspired me so much in my own small business. I am so happy for you! You have inspired me and so many other people. Cannot wait to see where this next chapter of your life begins!
Love your video! This is what I needed to see while I am considering leaving my job and going all in on the "side hustle" right now. I will probably quit my job early next year and I am excited!
It's funny how you feel like you're letting us down when we are absolutely proud of you 👏 🎉I have been watching you since Monica's DIYS and this is such a win for you🎉❤congratulations
I'm actually envious that you get to live out your dream and be able to take care of it
Soak it in❤
We're not always expected to do the things we do, and that's completely normal and okay. You're so inspiring with your journey! And with this, you are showing your community that we can decide to keep working on our own dreams ❤ I feel happy and excited for you, not at all disappointed 😊 ✨️ You go girl, keep showing the world what you are capable of!!! 💕
i LOVE your videos so much… this made me so emotional and i am soooo so happy for you! 🥹🤍🤍🤍🫶🏼
WOW!! What an unexpected surprise! I’m so very happy for you Monica! I know this was a hard decision but you’re on your way now to building a large, successful company! You can do this, and I’ll be watching along the way! Hugs!! Tina 🩷🌷🩷🌷🩷
Ahhhhhhh!!!! Congrats!! Just read the title, now to watch the video.
Omg! I'm so excited for you, way to go! you're an inspiration! I CANNOT WAIT to quit my job and do my own thing!!
You are incredible! Not doing it all is not letting anyone down! It’s such a smart move to focus energy in the direction you want to go and reveling what is possible ❤️
OMG!! Been following you for years. SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!
Absolutely love this for you!!! ALSO ROAD TO 30K!!! Congratulations Monica!
I’m so so so excited for you Monica! I’ve been following your journey for the past year and have loved seeing you grow. Your videos have been my motivation to stay positive and keep working towards my passions. I quit my job recently too cause it was no longer serving me, so here’s to a new chapter for us 🥂 🎉
I'm a 9-5'er - juggling a handmade side hustle, with an end goal of quitting/retiring the 9-5 in a few years. You truly are my inspiration! I've been watching you for over a year now and was so happy for you, when I saw this video post. CONGRATULATIONS!
I’m crying watching this and stay at home mom and I haven’t worked since Covid emotional. Love this for you.
GIRL! This video is incredible! I wondered if this announcement was coming soon! Congrats!! Also I have to say, I have noticed your production level improving in every single video and bravo to you for filming in public. You’re an inspiration 👏👏👏
your story is so inspiring. i feel like i have never really been around people that also creative small business owners so it feels a bit silly doing this side hustle while everyone is going the traditional route. i am currently in school for computer science and it has been rough but i also do markets and sell online the things that i create. even though school has been rough, i still want to continue all the way through and have my corporate girl era to just prove to myself that i can do it. i want to be able to have a time in my career where i enjoy what i do but be able to leave once i feel like its time like you did. it so reassuring to see that even though i put myself in so many baskets (like you have) i can focus on just one and its going to be okay and that i can always go back to the other when i want to.
This was the first entire youtube video that I sat through. My new favvvv💗💗
We love you so much. You are not going to let us down, we promise. You inspire, motivate, and encourage me...and we have never even spoken directly. My eventual goal is the same thing yours was and you make me feel like it is possible. Thank you boo.
Im soooo Happy for you! I've been deeaming of doing this as well and seeing you succeed inspires me 💕
Thank you for making your content! I often play your vids while I'm working and driving and it feels like a buddy. ❤️ You should be proud of yourself for knowing what's best for you and having the courage to go for it! You are not letting anyone down, and no matter what you do you will do beautiful things!
Congratulations! I remember when my husband and I started a lawn care business and we discussed him quitting his "9-5" because we were so busy he didn't have time for both. It was scary but so liberating. I know exactly how you are feeling and this video is amazing. So excited for your new journey! Enjoy life, work hard, love yourself and love others! You got this!
So happy for you Monica. I recently just started following along in your journey and I couldn’t be more inspired by you. I’m so happy all of your hard work paid off. ❤
Why am I so emotional trhu this video!? Omg, you're so inspiring! I am so proud of you for doing the scary things and sharing it with us. I show your channel to my kids and we watch you together. You are a badass! Thank you for what you do 🙏🏼 you're touching many lives.
Congratulations Monica! You are an inspiration! All the best to you! 🎉
This is a big move, new chapter, don't be too hard on yourself. We are supporting and rooting for you! You will do well
Congratulations!!! 🎉 I was so happy to see the title of this video. Wishing you all the happiness and success in all that you do! 💞✨
I’m so proud of you. Watching this my heart is so happy right now. You are such an inspiration and I am working towards that joy you have. Keep shining and keep opening and stepping through those doors. Just keep it cracked for me. 😊 Thanks for sharing your journey so that those who wonder will know that it is absolutely possible to reach your goals. Peace and love.
I don't often comment on youtube videos, but I found you during covid and I just want to say you are an inspiration. Congratulations on this decision and I look forward to continuing to follow your journey!
Thanks!