Great decision, Megan! I'm sure you've probably thought of it, but just in case, I think it would be amazing to see the places in Southeast Asia where jewelry is manufactured. How it works, how to find those places as a designer. I know a lot is made in Bali, too. I'll be keeping my eyes on your channel. I was lucky to be able to travel a bit in my first 34 years; Haiti, all throughout the Caribbean (fantastic!), Canada, Bahamas, London, Japan, Taiwan, New York, all across the US, and even lived in a four hundred year-old castle in Cork, Ireland for a bit. All this from being born and raised in Hawaii - and (!) I grew up very poor (we lived in a tent on a Maui beach....). Working brings travel! So much better than stuff! Hey, I'm glad I just wrote all those places down, I'm suddenly feeling EXTRA fortunate and grateful. 🌺🌺🌺
That's super cool experiencing different cultures and different countries is such a gift! I would rather spend my money experiences than materials like a new car 😅
Fabulous! I wish you all the best! Be safe! Have fun! I hope you will share some of your adventures! It's so wonderful to see someone pursue their dreams. ❤
What a lovely update to hear! I e been following you from the beginning of your UA-cam journey. I don’t make my own jewelry much but I do sale Vintage Jewelry- I wish I could find a class like yours to help me build something to be able to follow my dreams while being able to pay for rent 😅 Can’t wait to see what comes next!
Thank you so much for following since the beginning! You can start anytime. It's just a matter of doing the first few steps! If you need help don't hesitate to get in touch. You can do this!
YOU SCARED ME!!! 😫 Naughty Miss Collins... 🥺 I immediately stopped the video and signed up for your master class. 🥰 Immensely excited and I hope one day to schedule a consultation with you once I actually have a jewelry business to run. I play your videos on days I feel a little less motivated to create or feel like I need some 'company' in the background.😊
Haha! Thank you, I hope you like the masterclass! You can do this! Also, as soon as you start making jewellery and you attempt to sell it that's what I call a business and no longer a hobby. Getting your first sale is the hardest and then every single one after that gets easier! You got this!
Ommgg!!! Im so excited for you and well deserved. I love how you’ve embraced the whole move and made things happen .I’m sure it’s all hard work and many hard decisions to make and not knowing if it will work!! But look .. 🎉 it all worked out. My dream is to have this flexibility to travel without second thinking and just do it.. i would like to see how you would still juggle a jewellery business around a long trip if let’s say you don’t have someone doing the packaging (or do you think for it to work you need someone taking care of things “on the ground 😂”?) .. much love -Amani xx
Hi lovely!! 🥰 Thanks so much for your kind words! And yes, like you said it's been a long process and a lot of focus and clarity on my long-term goals. (Video coming soon in this). In terms of being able to have freedom and flexibility and run a jewellery business, there are ways you can do it but it all very much depends on the individual. You could be a traveling jewellery designer for example and have a mobile studio. nothing is impossible! 😉
I am so happy for your blessings Megan! I have only found your channel about 2 months ago while recouping from some health stuff. I've been chomping at the bit to get back to creating and watching you has reinforced my confidence, so Thank You! I look forward to hearing and maybe even seeing some stories from your adventures. I love to travel, and have been blessed enough to be able to go nearly everywhere I wanted. Things are a little tighter after a car accident & no income, but now I'm settled and can start making again after a 15 year break. You are such a bright and shining light for artists, and the fact that you love to pass your knowledge along definitely comes through in your videos. Have a wonderful time and keep safe! PS: does part of your master class focus on how you found people to produce your designs and get them delivered to your customer base? That is something I would very much like to learn about! Thank you again!! 🎉💗🙏🏻🎉
Hi Karie, I am so sorry to hear about the car accident!! But am also glad your are better and making again! I do not share who my manufacturer is in the masterclass however I do share the framework that has helped me get to where I am today. I do offer a 20 minute free call where I can get to meet you and talk about your business and if you want we can see about a possibility of working together if you are interested. If that sounds good feel free to book here: www.megancollins.co/book-a-call
@@megan.collins Hi again! How's your first week in paradise? I didn't mean to assume you would share who you worked with, but curious as to how you found the right people to do such work. Is this what you mean by part of your "framework"? I'm not sure I'm ready to book a call, but maybe after I watch your master class...
Paradise is treating us well! It's crazy to think that we are actually living here and enjoying the beach, weather and delicious food! Honestly, it took me a good 3-4 years of trial and error until I found the perfect way to outsource the making of my jewellery. I am extremely picky with the quality and that it has to be made sustainably and eco-friendly so it wasn't easy. I am sorry I can't share more information as this is part of my coaching program and it wouldn't be fair on the other students who have invested. Please do feel free to watch the masterclass, I hope you find it useful.
Enjoy... 😀 Good that "someday" is so close for you... We also recently go like: Someday? How about today... The definition of functioning business is, that you can leave for few months and when you come back, you still have business. And if you miss some sometimes rainy sometimes shiny and calm weather in the future, come to Czech Republic... It is nice here...
Yes plz more videos about language spoken there. Rent info. Travel rules. Dos n donts of traveling n living there. Is the tap water safe to drink Mosquitos?
Nice uou ran from belgium because of the rain. Guess what... it's hot hot hot for now... lol. You don't know what you are missing. A small little shower on Sunday evening really needed... and now back with hot hot hot... 😂
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Great decision, Megan! I'm sure you've probably thought of it, but just in case, I think it would be amazing to see the places in Southeast Asia where jewelry is manufactured. How it works, how to find those places as a designer. I know a lot is made in Bali, too. I'll be keeping my eyes on your channel. I was lucky to be able to travel a bit in my first 34 years; Haiti, all throughout the Caribbean (fantastic!), Canada, Bahamas, London, Japan, Taiwan, New York, all across the US, and even lived in a four hundred year-old castle in Cork, Ireland for a bit. All this from being born and raised in Hawaii - and (!) I grew up very poor (we lived in a tent on a Maui beach....). Working brings travel! So much better than stuff!
Hey, I'm glad I just wrote all those places down, I'm suddenly feeling EXTRA fortunate and grateful. 🌺🌺🌺
That's super cool experiencing different cultures and different countries is such a gift! I would rather spend my money experiences than materials like a new car 😅
Yay!!!! We get to keep the benefit of your videos, and you get to travel too! That's what I call a "win-win" 😊
Yay! I will definitely try my best to continue posting every Sunday! Thanks for watching :)
Fabulous! I wish you all the best! Be safe! Have fun! I hope you will share some of your adventures! It's so wonderful to see someone pursue their dreams. ❤
Thank you so much! Means a lot!
This is lovely to hear Megan. So exciting for you both. Happy travels 🤩
Thank you!! We are so excited!
What a lovely update to hear! I e been following you from the beginning of your UA-cam journey. I don’t make my own jewelry much but I do sale Vintage Jewelry- I wish I could find a class like yours to help me build something to be able to follow my dreams while being able to pay for rent 😅
Can’t wait to see what comes next!
Thank you so much for following since the beginning! You can start anytime. It's just a matter of doing the first few steps! If you need help don't hesitate to get in touch. You can do this!
Hello! What about making jewellery? Do you put it on hold? I love traveling too but how to manage it while making jewelry
I have a team of people making my jewellery for me now ☺️
YOU SCARED ME!!! 😫 Naughty Miss Collins... 🥺 I immediately stopped the video and signed up for your master class. 🥰 Immensely excited and I hope one day to schedule a consultation with you once I actually have a jewelry business to run. I play your videos on days I feel a little less motivated to create or feel like I need some 'company' in the background.😊
Haha! Thank you, I hope you like the masterclass! You can do this! Also, as soon as you start making jewellery and you attempt to sell it that's what I call a business and no longer a hobby. Getting your first sale is the hardest and then every single one after that gets easier! You got this!
Ommgg!!! Im so excited for you and well deserved. I love how you’ve embraced the whole move and made things happen .I’m sure it’s all hard work and many hard decisions to make and not knowing if it will work!! But look .. 🎉 it all worked out. My dream is to have this flexibility to travel without second thinking and just do it.. i would like to see how you would still juggle a jewellery business around a long trip if let’s say you don’t have someone doing the packaging (or do you think for it to work you need someone taking care of things “on the ground 😂”?) .. much love -Amani xx
Hi lovely!! 🥰 Thanks so much for your kind words! And yes, like you said it's been a long process and a lot of focus and clarity on my long-term goals. (Video coming soon in this). In terms of being able to have freedom and flexibility and run a jewellery business, there are ways you can do it but it all very much depends on the individual. You could be a traveling jewellery designer for example and have a mobile studio. nothing is impossible! 😉
I'm so thankful for your videos I just found your channel and am recently starting up a brand new jewelry business
Hello Jordy! So glad you've found the channel and the Instagram too ;)
Yay for you! Looking forward to seeing your adventures. Be safe. ❤️
Thank you!! 🥰 Will keep you posted!
All sounds great. Congrats Megan. Very exciting times. All the very best to you both.
Thank you!!! 2 days to go!! 🤗
I am so happy for your blessings Megan! I have only found your channel about 2 months ago while recouping from some health stuff. I've been chomping at the bit to get back to creating and watching you has reinforced my confidence, so Thank You! I look forward to hearing and maybe even seeing some stories from your adventures. I love to travel, and have been blessed enough to be able to go nearly everywhere I wanted. Things are a little tighter after a car accident & no income, but now I'm settled and can start making again after a 15 year break. You are such a bright and shining light for artists, and the fact that you love to pass your knowledge along definitely comes through in your videos. Have a wonderful time and keep safe! PS: does part of your master class focus on how you found people to produce your designs and get them delivered to your customer base? That is something I would very much like to learn about! Thank you again!! 🎉💗🙏🏻🎉
Hi Karie, I am so sorry to hear about the car accident!! But am also glad your are better and making again! I do not share who my manufacturer is in the masterclass however I do share the framework that has helped me get to where I am today. I do offer a 20 minute free call where I can get to meet you and talk about your business and if you want we can see about a possibility of working together if you are interested. If that sounds good feel free to book here: www.megancollins.co/book-a-call
@@megan.collins Hi again! How's your first week in paradise? I didn't mean to assume you would share who you worked with, but curious as to how you found the right people to do such work. Is this what you mean by part of your "framework"? I'm not sure I'm ready to book a call, but maybe after I watch your master class...
Paradise is treating us well! It's crazy to think that we are actually living here and enjoying the beach, weather and delicious food! Honestly, it took me a good 3-4 years of trial and error until I found the perfect way to outsource the making of my jewellery. I am extremely picky with the quality and that it has to be made sustainably and eco-friendly so it wasn't easy. I am sorry I can't share more information as this is part of my coaching program and it wouldn't be fair on the other students who have invested. Please do feel free to watch the masterclass, I hope you find it useful.
Enjoy... 😀 Good that "someday" is so close for you... We also recently go like: Someday? How about today...
The definition of functioning business is, that you can leave for few months and when you come back, you still have business.
And if you miss some sometimes rainy sometimes shiny and calm weather in the future, come to Czech Republic... It is nice here...
If we pass by the Czech Republic we'll let you know!! thank you!
Have a great trip, Megan. You will be in FOOD HEAVEN. 🍜 🇹🇭
YESSSS! Omg I can't wait to go back to eating healthy yummy Thai food
Wonderful!!! Feed your souls!!!
Can't wait! :) Thank you
Yes plz more videos about language spoken there. Rent info. Travel rules. Dos n donts of traveling n living there.
Is the tap water safe to drink
Mosquitos?
Thanks for the thoughts and feedback 👌😉
You are so right! Have fun 💃
YES!!! Can't wait!!
Excited for you! Yes, share places you travel to and how it influences your art and creativity. Just found you today. Intrigued.
Welcome!! Hope you enjoy watching and find my content helpful 😊 And yay! Thanks for your feedback. Think I will share some bits for sure 😊
😲 I wanted to meet you because I live in Brussels and I also work in the field of jewelry, maybe to work together. Too late 🙃 What a mess !
Aaah! What a shame! That would have been nice! I'll be back again at some point in the future... 😉
Can't wait to see you trip in Thailand , my hometown just go south see the beach you will be enjoy sun , food , people have a good trip ❤
Thank you! I have been before and can't wait to go back such an beautiful country!
Enjoy your adventure - safe travels - please share your experiences
Thanks so much!! Yay! 2 days to go!! And Yes, will do. 😉 Thanks so much for following along 😊
Best of luck, I think it’s an amazingly, fantastic plan.
Thanks so much!😉 it was a whole lot of fun… lots of content from Southeast Asia in my most recent videos! I think you will enjoy those!
Nice trip! Congratulations 💖
Yay! Thank you so much!
Good job! Have fun & be safe 😊
Thank you! :)
I wish you all the best!! Enjoy every minute ❤
Thank you so much ❤️
I’m going to miss you and Emile soooo much😢
Us too!!! But we'll see each other very soon!
❤
Thank you 😍
YOU LUCKY GIRL!!!!!
Hihi!! ☺️Thank you!! It's been something we've been working towards for a few years now. And it's finally time! Yay! 🤗
Vietnam is one of the most amazing places…! You will love it.
Yay! Can't wait! We found a gorgeous place to stay in Da Nang for a month!
Visit Australia 🇦🇺 🥰
Who knows!! I might... 😉
Nice uou ran from belgium because of the rain. Guess what... it's hot hot hot for now... lol. You don't know what you are missing. A small little shower on Sunday evening really needed... and now back with hot hot hot... 😂
Oh I know it gets hot there! It was super hot there last summer! But that was only part of the reason 😉
@megan.collins yes I figured that out... lol. Enjoy your trip... hope you don't forget about little Belgium... 🤗
How exciting.
Thanks so much!! I still can't believe it! 🥰
Congratulations
Thanks so much!! ☺️
Hello from Thailand. Pinged you on IG.
Hiya 👋