balancing small biz aspirations & personal goals // running a 5k, MSBLUE Jewelry, new shop products

Hi friends:) as much as I love running my business, I definitely started reprioritizing my personal goals! I ran my first 5k, been exploring NYC more often, hand sewed myself a halloween costume, and ofcourse continued to focus on running my small biz & creating new products! Thanks for being here:)
Check out MSBLUE & use code 'Monica' for 10% off: bit.ly/45zyEFR
/ msblueofficial
Link for the necklace: bit.ly/3rU3zyJ
Link for the earrings: bit.ly/3Fk7cBm
Link for the engagement rings: bit.ly/3Fhvewz
For business inquiries: [e-mail]
~SOCIALS~
Personal accounts:
IG: @monicarazak
TikTok: @monicarazak
For my small business:
IG: @monicascollective
TikTok: @monicascollective
~SHOP~
My Shop (Official): monicascollective.com
My Shop (Etsy): www.etsy.com/shop/monicasDIYs
Shop my Amazon storefront (most pop-up shop and crafting materials are linked here): www.amazon.com/shop/monicarazak
Other products mentioned (some are aff links):
Vertical Ledge Kiosk: collabs.shop/kls9dg
Vertical Ledge Candle display 1: collabs.shop/1keqpj
Vertical Ledge Candle display 2: collabs.shop/363ehh
Vertical Ledge Garment Rack: collabs.shop/taezjb
Vertical Ledge Peg/Shelf Stand: collabs.shop/mbkky0
Outdoor Lanterns: amzn.to/3EXt6tQ
Vinyl Banner: rstyle.me/+r4BvhCC3-Arh_ly8XB...
Hanging Mirror: rstyle.me/+gNB1BN2_WqvH6dRreM...
Spin-the-wheel game: rstyle.me/+t6Jpw17sj285-oanBC...
HTVRONT heat press machine: bit.ly/3NkVKc6
Makesy candle vessels 12oz: bit.ly/3LAjrgt
Makesy candle vessels 8oz: bit.ly/44X3JCY
Makesy wax melter: bit.ly/3Zq9w2T
My favorite brands/suppliers:
Mood Fabrics: www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinm...
Makesy: makesy.com/?rfsn=7387625.d18f92d
Vertical Ledge: verticalledge.com/MONICASCOLLECTIVE
VineVida: vinevida.com
~MUSIC~
Epidemic Sound referral link: www.epidemicsound.com/referra...
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[@smeenymadewild]

Monica! I've loved watching your vlogs so much! I really resonated with what you said about people who say they sacrificed years to get their business to take off, but you're not willing to do that! I've been running my maker biz full time for 3 years and there have certainly been times where I had to grind a bit more, but I think it goes back to your "why" of having your biz and what success looks like for you! For me, I just want to make enough money from the biz to be comfortable and not worry about money and ultimately take as much time off as I want and live everyday life the way I want to! You can make your life and biz look however you want it to and if you're staying true to yourself (which I think you do!), that's the ultimate success☺

[@calliejewelcreations]

i've been watching youre channel for a while now and youre definitely an inspiration for me starting my small business, i just bought a candle from your site in support and cant wait for it!!

[@elonnajones5062]

15 k anyday! Keep up the hard hard work

[@24jaley]

I just found your channel! I did my first pop up this weekend and it was a small fail but I’m ready to do better at next one! Your channel is so so helpful!!!!

[@juscorii6426]

dont worry it gets better! I did 4 pop ups so far and its a fun experience overall good luck!!

[@24jaley]

@@juscorii6426 Thank you!! that’s good to hear!

[@49lucky]

Just the beautiful pictures of Jersey we would never see. Good Chamber of Commerce😅😅😅. I enjoy all that u do. By the time your video is done, I'm pooped. 😅😅😅😅

[@andreajohnson1530]

Your videos are very inspirational and calming. I love to watch them while I'm crafting. It also caused me to want to be more sustainable and to get into matcha. Do you have any recommendations? Also can you make a blueberry cheesecake candle 😁

[@HeyMerakibySha]

Hi Monica! ☺️ Just a suggestion to lower the volume of your added audio coz it really gets sooo noisy or loud when your original audio isn’t muted. Hope this helps! 💓

[@rachelelbeedee]

Omg your costume came out soooo good! I’m so glad I’ve found your channel. I just started doing markets and love the content and watch while I make ❤️

[@starbrown1219]

Love the vlog. Really good. You really accomplish a lot in a day.

[@ChantelleArts]

this is stunning, a wonderful video ❤❤❤

[@49lucky]

Oh yes great lash the BEST

[@elizabethm8610]

Didn't even notice the pimple until you mentioned it lol😅❤

[@thinnmarmoody]

You're definitely very productive all week round. I'm just curious though, do you have time set aside for your fiance and family? How many hours do you set aside for them in a week?