When i clicked the video i had assumed that you had reached 1 million from bryant park and that thought was 100% realistic in my brain for you to have done. Believe it babe, you can totally do it.
Cant believe I'm still seeing people promoting Scentbird... That CEO is insane. Edit: also good luck on that 1mill, you can do it! I've been watching for years, I rarely comment, but I gotta say I love hearing you just endlesly talk about your business and about the future of your business.
Really looking forward to you continuing this series! As you said, when something gives you the feeling of "maybe I shouldn't do that, so many people don't have it" - that's a reason to do it!
Please never stop making videos!! I love your videos and your personality!! Also I live in Australia and am so sad that shipping is $100 otherwise I'd so get your candles!!
Monica I love this so much. You are such a blessing and such an inspiration to other small businesses. Thank you for being so selfless and for caring about those of us trying so hard to build our businesses too! ❌⭕️ Tina 😍
i love that!! work is fun! i hate the saying “find a job you love and you’ll never work a day in your life” NO, if the job you love pays the bills you won’t be stressing for pay day that week, you won’t HAVE to do what you gotta do because you’ll just have it
I think you should stop thinking that you're asking for help. There are people out there that are looking for a job that they are passionate and be more than happy to do like sewing. And for me that is packing packages - I think it would be so much fun! ❤ You are inspirational Monica 🤍
you have no idea how much I relate to this topic and thank you for making us a beautiful video on it. It has left me feeling so inspired and it's definitely a video I will be going to when things don't work out the way I want them to or for anything in general. This video is calling me for some reason. It makes me want to go to the next step, do the next thing, and be delusional for once. Thank you so much❤❤
I watch Annika’s leaf as well.. and you and her are my fav’s. I love your deep dive of small biz content. It always inspires me to continue with my small business!
Fantastic video, very inspiring. I do wish when UA-camrs say they’re going to link something in the description they would. Maybe I overlooked it but you said you would link the shop for for the beautiful prints you showed, but I do not see it anywhere.
I have always wanted to grow my own business. I didn’t know exactly where I wanted to go but this million dollar business concept is really making me push what I thought was possible❤️❤️ thanks for sharing your story with us🌹❤️
Im. Soo happy for you, being mindful, setting your intentions, setting a goal, and trying to achieve what you are manifesting… i absolutely love it ❤❤👏🏼 you got this 👏🏼❤️
You absolutely deserve to share your talents and products with the world, especially women of color we all deserve to show up fully and there is room for us all.
You’ve inspired me south I’m currently planning on my small business now that I have such a passion for, thank you hoping we come across each other one day 💕
I am so glad to be watching your inspirational video right now, and great intro music by the way! Thank you for being so amazing, so kind and considerate of others by the way you care and allow your beautiful heart and soul to share your knowledge, and experiences as a business woman with the world. More than you may know, you help so many small business owners and viewers, in various ways. I appreciate you and your compassion for others so very much. Thank you for sharing your kindness with us all! 🤗🥰🤗
Happy to watch you starting this new journey🤍I’m gonna say “hey I have watched you since day 1” when you achieve the goal😊and I’m sure you can make it!!!!💪🏻
Monica it was so funny when you did all that blow drying stuff, and then said plainly Still looks the same ! I’m am pumped for this series in your business, Yey I do relate to what you were talking about ! no imposter syndrome, when thinking about yes we can do this, so come on I’m with ya!
Hi Monica!😄 I relate to you so much when it comes to giving up control in your small business (and in general haha!) I run a small bookish business called Lost In The Plot Bookshop and I was chatting with my therapist about this as well as the fear of failing! You are a massive inspiration for me and I can't wait to continue seeing your business grow!💖
❤❤ Exactly, financial freedom!!!!!❤❤ Definitely, need to be a self-starter, self-discipline, and accountability. For those of us ( I am on the girly boss bus as well 😊). The videos hold as a type of accountability and you are totally correct, we are waiting for you to drop some gems for us. 😊 I do love how your music has evolved, love the choices. Waiting to see what you have in stored for use ( email crew). Huzzah, to a work in progress towards A Million Dollar Business!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤
Girl I should have KNOWN better than to click on this video at midnight. Scratch that sleep; lemme go get my dream journal and pen!😂❤ I love your ability to stay connected with your storyline and speak authentically and confidently about what you want and the walls that need to be busted down to get there. I need this; we all need this!!!
Hey Neighbor! Yes! I’m really excited to watch this series because I’m determined to build a million-dollar business myself! I told myself that this year I can achieve anything, and I’m planning to make more videos to document my journey. I’m about 15 minutes from Hoboken, so if you ever want to grab a matcha and discuss our dreams with someone like-minded, just let me know! 🙌🏼 We’ve got this!!!
just a question, will you be doing vendor shows still in 2025? I love watching those videos. Congratulation on the big finish to 2024!! Looking forward to see you make this million dollar business!!
@monicarazak I don't start back up until May or June. I work in the wonderful world of accounting. So as you know, tax season is our busiest time of year. Can't wait to see what you do this year!
I read buying a million dollar business 😭 BUT YOU GO GIRL YOU GOT THIS!! 😆 HOPE I CAN BUY A CANDLE OR SOMETHING FROM YOU ONE DAY TO CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR GOAL! 😆💗
Wait, she dreams big, makes hundreds of candles, did Bryant Park Winter Village, has a successful business, and knows how to cut her hair?! Girl, you're the definition of girl boss!
I’ve been loving your content-you bring such great energy! That said, I do have concerns about the sustainability of your business. While you always emphasize that everything is handmade, isn’t that also always the case with products manufactured by underpaid workers in low-wage countries? And most fabrics used for sewing are produced in factories with unethical labor practices and significant environmental impacts, such as excessive water use and chemical waste. While you emphasize local and sustainable production, does that apply to the entire supply chain, including raw materials, or just the final stages? It’s also worth noting that product-based businesses depend on overconsumption, which is inherently unsustainable. Creating non-essential items contributes to waste, even if they’re thoughtfully made. It’s okay for a business not to be fully sustainable-most aren’t-but I do worry about the risk of greenwashing when sustainability is a major marketing focus. I hope this feedback is helpful, as I really enjoy what you’re doing and want to see your work thrive! Lots of love, Johanna from Germany
I know she more than likely doesn’t believe in God but I hate hearing her say “the universe” like no girl. God is telling you. God is always with you and loves you. I’m so happy for all that He has provided for you. I pray God finds his way into your heart one day.
Click here sbird.co/3DNC5Ag and use my code MONICA to get 55% OFF your first month at Scentbird. What’s your favorite fragrance? Comment below🤗
When i clicked the video i had assumed that you had reached 1 million from bryant park and that thought was 100% realistic in my brain for you to have done. Believe it babe, you can totally do it.
Facts
Cant believe I'm still seeing people promoting Scentbird... That CEO is insane.
Edit: also good luck on that 1mill, you can do it! I've been watching for years, I rarely comment, but I gotta say I love hearing you just endlesly talk about your business and about the future of your business.
Wait what?
okay, THIS energy for the start of the year is contagious! LOVED this video.
Really looking forward to you continuing this series! As you said, when something gives you the feeling of "maybe I shouldn't do that, so many people don't have it" - that's a reason to do it!
LOVEE you saying "wait I do deserve this" I literally smiled and started clapping, go you girl
I love watching Annika's videos too! Excited to watch your business to grow into a huge team and studio by the end of 2025 🥰
25:34 😂, the insta switch up in acknowledging you do deserve it caused you do , love it , so happy for you 😊
Haha had to check myself👏
@@monicarazakwell done , you deserve everything you desire . 🫶🏾
Please never stop making videos!! I love your videos and your personality!! Also I live in Australia and am so sad that shipping is $100 otherwise I'd so get your candles!!
Monica I love this so much. You are such a blessing and such an inspiration to other small businesses. Thank you for being so selfless and for caring about those of us trying so hard to build our businesses too! ❌⭕️ Tina 😍
THIS GIRL JUST DOES NOT STOP 🌟
I JUST LOVE MAKING VIDEOS SO MUCH 😂
@@monicarazak and i just love watching them 😭💖
girl, your music choices these past few vid is giving period piece/ Bridgeton vibes and I love it. I like the idea of romanticizing your life.
omg thank you for noticing🤗 I take my music choices very seriously lol
i love that!! work is fun! i hate the saying “find a job you love and you’ll never work a day in your life” NO, if the job you love pays the bills you won’t be stressing for pay day that week, you won’t HAVE to do what you gotta do because you’ll just have it
Eeep! I would love to sew for your shop. What a dream! So excited to see you keep growing!
I think you should stop thinking that you're asking for help. There are people out there that are looking for a job that they are passionate and be more than happy to do like sewing. And for me that is packing packages - I think it would be so much fun! ❤ You are inspirational Monica 🤍
so proud of you and everything you have accomplished. you are such an inspiration
you're the best🥰
This vlog was super inspiring. One of my favorite UA-camrs based on the content, transparency, vibe and how it's lights the fire. Keep being amazing
So interesting hearing how you get inspiration from your fav creators & I literally get that from you!!
you have no idea how much I relate to this topic and thank you for making us a beautiful video on it. It has left me feeling so inspired and it's definitely a video I will be going to when things don't work out the way I want them to or for anything in general. This video is calling me for some reason. It makes me want to go to the next step, do the next thing, and be delusional for once. Thank you so much❤❤
I watch Annika’s leaf as well.. and you and her are my fav’s. I love your deep dive of small biz content. It always inspires me to continue with my small business!
Fantastic video, very inspiring.
I do wish when UA-camrs say they’re going to link something in the description they would. Maybe I overlooked it but you said you would link the shop for for the beautiful prints you showed, but I do not see it anywhere.
I have always wanted to grow my own business. I didn’t know exactly where I wanted to go but this million dollar business concept is really making me push what I thought was possible❤️❤️ thanks for sharing your story with us🌹❤️
You are soooo relatable! Thank you for this video. Let’s all keep chasing our dreams, we’ve got this! Wishing you the best of luck with yours Monica
Thanks so much🤗
You have been my inspiration to build my own business. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. All the luck and love in the world❤
Im. Soo happy for you, being mindful, setting your intentions, setting a goal, and trying to achieve what you are manifesting… i absolutely love it ❤❤👏🏼 you got this 👏🏼❤️
You absolutely deserve to share your talents and products with the world, especially women of color we all deserve to show up fully and there is room for us all.
You’ve inspired me south I’m currently planning on my small business now that I have such a passion for, thank you hoping we come across each other one day 💕
I am so glad to be watching your inspirational video right now, and great intro music by the way! Thank you for being so amazing, so kind and considerate of others by the way you care and allow your beautiful heart and soul to share your knowledge, and experiences as a business woman with the world. More than you may know, you help so many small business owners and viewers, in various ways. I appreciate you and your compassion for others so very much. Thank you for sharing your kindness with us all! 🤗🥰🤗
Happy to watch you starting this new journey🤍I’m gonna say “hey I have watched you since day 1” when you achieve the goal😊and I’m sure you can make it!!!!💪🏻
So glad that my bookmarks to you arrived and that you loved them! Best of luck with your business - you deserve your MILLION DOLLAR BUSINESS! 💯💕
Loooove this (: also trying to build a million dollar business. Sending love your way, you got this!
Monica it was so funny when you did all that blow drying stuff, and then said plainly Still looks the same ! I’m am pumped for this series in your business, Yey I do relate to what you were talking about ! no imposter syndrome, when thinking about yes we can do this, so come on I’m with ya!
Love this!! I have this mindset as well. 2025 is OUR year to grow. There is no more time to waste!! Let's all go after what we want!😊❤
YESSSS GIRL YESSSS
Ur adorable! Loved the video ❤
Hi Monica!😄 I relate to you so much when it comes to giving up control in your small business (and in general haha!) I run a small bookish business called Lost In The Plot Bookshop and I was chatting with my therapist about this as well as the fear of failing! You are a massive inspiration for me and I can't wait to continue seeing your business grow!💖
giving up control is TOUGH but we can do it!!!😅 practice makes perfect
omg i haven’t seen your videos in ages i thought you hit one million revenue 😂 it’s a good thing i love you too much to be mad at the click
Shout out to the type As and eldest children (daughters). Who also like having control. Haha😊 I feel you on everything you said.
Thank you for taking us ALL with you on your Million $$$ journey😊
i don’t care if it’s june, if i have a fave holiday mug i’ll drink from it any time of the year
So true
Yes, ma’am! I love your videos ❤️ so proud of you☺️
You are absolutely encouraging! ❤
23, mom of 3 and businesses owner is definitely what I'm called to🎉keep going girl❤❤❤
Yes, yes,yes Girl, feeling the same here, let's all be delucional together and make our dreams come true 🎉❤🎉
❤❤ Exactly, financial freedom!!!!!❤❤
Definitely, need to be a self-starter, self-discipline, and accountability. For those of us ( I am on the girly boss bus as well 😊).
The videos hold as a type of accountability and you are totally correct, we are waiting for you to drop some gems for us. 😊
I do love how your music has evolved, love the choices. Waiting to see what you have in stored for use ( email crew).
Huzzah, to a work in progress towards A Million Dollar Business!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤
omg i love nami matcha and ashley so much
You look so happy, confident, and excited :) so happy for you girly
You give me so much inspiration in my own business
yayyy so happy to give any bit of inspo🥰
Girl I should have KNOWN better than to click on this video at midnight. Scratch that sleep; lemme go get my dream journal and pen!😂❤ I love your ability to stay connected with your storyline and speak authentically and confidently about what you want and the walls that need to be busted down to get there. I need this; we all need this!!!
Love that! No sleep, get my pen and paper, go girl!
Hey Neighbor! Yes! I’m really excited to watch this series because I’m determined to build a million-dollar business myself! I told myself that this year I can achieve anything, and I’m planning to make more videos to document my journey. I’m about 15 minutes from Hoboken, so if you ever want to grab a matcha and discuss our dreams with someone like-minded, just let me know! 🙌🏼 We’ve got this!!!
Yesssss girl so excited for you and your business! DM me on IG I would love to meet up sometime:)
new subscriber here, love your content :)
1:12 doesn’t matter that’s it’s January Christmas is an all year around good vibes. I be watching Christmas movies all year around. 😊
Do it girl!
Under ten minutes crew😅❤ Love you Monica
whoohooo thanks for being here!
Question for you… I am debating on upgrading my Square reader. Did Square charge you a monthly fee for the POS?
I don't think they charged a monthly fee....I think they just charge a percentage per transaction!
Thank you!
As someone who promotes sustainability - does that extend to packaging? How does Scentbird measure up?
In warmer weather Love's Baby Soft is my non work fragrance. Currently I wear Miu Miu, L'eau Bleue. Also some days and nights Gucci Premiere.
Love the mindset! You should definitely check out the book The E Myth revisited. A Great book about growing small businesses
GURL HOW ARE YOU POSTING THIS MUCH TAKE A BREATHER LORD
You inspire me. Love your videos.
Million! 👏Dollar!👏 Business!👏
whoohooooo let's gooooooo🤗
just a question, will you be doing vendor shows still in 2025? I love watching those videos. Congratulation on the big finish to 2024!! Looking forward to see you make this million dollar business!!
yes definitely!!! market season starts back up around April:)
@monicarazak I don't start back up until May or June. I work in the wonderful world of accounting. So as you know, tax season is our busiest time of year. Can't wait to see what you do this year!
It’s your reality what you says goes. If you believe you have you’ll always have . 😊
Girl, you're looking 15 years old. My goodness, ❤🤣 Congratulations 🎊 on your business and many more.
You got this!
just curious but how do you edit videos??
I read buying a million dollar business 😭 BUT YOU GO GIRL YOU GOT THIS!! 😆 HOPE I CAN BUY A CANDLE OR SOMETHING FROM YOU ONE DAY TO CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR GOAL! 😆💗
Wait, she dreams big, makes hundreds of candles, did Bryant Park Winter Village, has a successful business, and knows how to cut her hair?! Girl, you're the definition of girl boss!
💚 Yup I'd sew stuff for you 💚
omg stop love💕
Hello,you can alo mix different ones together that's what my friend does
loveeee mixing fragrances:)
This is a goal for my business in 2025 too. Let’s do it together!!!
I cut my hair the same way today.
You should have blinds in your window. You can pull down when needed.
I actually just ordered curtains! :)
This is a interesting vid here lol
Maybe re-frame it as "My business deserves this." Or "My customers deserves . . . "
I’ve been loving your content-you bring such great energy!
That said, I do have concerns about the sustainability of your business. While you always emphasize that everything is handmade, isn’t that also always the case with products manufactured by underpaid workers in low-wage countries? And most fabrics used for sewing are produced in factories with unethical labor practices and significant environmental impacts, such as excessive water use and chemical waste.
While you emphasize local and sustainable production, does that apply to the entire supply chain, including raw materials, or just the final stages? It’s also worth noting that product-based businesses depend on overconsumption, which is inherently unsustainable. Creating non-essential items contributes to waste, even if they’re thoughtfully made.
It’s okay for a business not to be fully sustainable-most aren’t-but I do worry about the risk of greenwashing when sustainability is a major marketing focus. I hope this feedback is helpful, as I really enjoy what you’re doing and want to see your work thrive! Lots of love, Johanna from Germany
❤❤
if your dreams doesnt scare you they are not big enough.
🤣🤣🤣 title too clickbaity 🤣🤣🤣
I know she more than likely doesn’t believe in God but I hate hearing her say “the universe” like no girl. God is telling you. God is always with you and loves you. I’m so happy for all that He has provided for you. I pray God finds his way into your heart one day.