how i started my small business & grew it into a SUCCESSFUL online brand (at 21 years old) 🧸💌

[@annikasleaf]

thank you for all the kind messages about the LA fires! i just want to let everyone know that i am safe right now. the smoke and ash has been pretty bad, but i am staying inside and wearing a mask. my heart goes out to everyone who has been affected by it 💔

[@bunnyearedgirl]

glad to know youre safe annika!! love from texas!!! 🫶🫶🫶

[@ruwgirl]

Good to know you're safe ❤

[@nairda500]

I’ve been following you for several years and I was wondering if you were OK!… I also follow Remi… I know she lives in LA as well… Glad you are OK… Keep us up-to-date every day if you can please!

[@nairda500]

I’ve been following you for several years and I was wondering if you were OK!… I also follow Remi… I know she lives in LA as well… Glad you are OK… Keep us up-to-date every day if you can please!

[@TatianaVelasco-t7s]

very happy to know you're safe :)

[@Annie-o9w]

Annika I just want to say that you've been my comfort youtuber for so many years. Your video's helped me through many rough spots in my life. Thank you for being a shining light

[@Matty-y8e]

Ikr she's been my inspiration for motivation and fir achieving my goals. She's fun to watch and her voice is pleasing to the ears

[@elsiesangel]

real!

[@Aly.68]

Perfect timing because I was about to give up with my small business after the holiday season.. things are slow but maybe this is a sign to keep pushing forward and grow more in 2025?

[@hannadhotelle-xc7pt]

Can I have the link of your mini business maybe I can help you

[@meatballzlover]

hearing her talk about the beginning days of her channel made me almost cry 😭😭 it’s crazy bc we all literally grew up together. i was a freshman in high school when i started watch her and im in uni now

[@alyssarose2818]

2025 is going to be my year, I refuse for 2025 to be the same as 2024; I can’t even remember anything unique about 2024. I’m going to start living actively, not passively!

[@AbhiVlogs-aBK]

I've been watching this channel ever since you decided to start your business and I was YOUNG at that time but I found it motivational. For the longest time, I never knew what to do with my life. I felt like I was into so many things but at the same time wasn't ready to be committed for the rest of my life. I felt so lost in terms of my future and career. Every week, I feel excited when I see a new video posted. I don't know if I should be embarrassed to say this or proud but this channel was the one that guided me and showed me the career path of business. I mean I've heard it like once or twice before but never really checked it out. For the past 1 or 2 years, I've been researching it and watching videos and I like the idea of being your own boss. I like the lifestyle you live. I like that business could be about ANYTHING you are passionate about. It could be ANYTHING and still be successful and you look forward to your day. I like how we see the growth of your business and I love how motivating it is. I've seen marketing for other products and businesses, yes. but the one thing I don't see or in this case feel is that I don't feel proud when checking out their products where as even as I click the link to your shop I feel proud. Proud of you. Proud that I was there to watch the process of the ideas and planning and how much you've grown. I always feel like WOW when looking at the products on the website. I think its incredible how people do their small businesses. I like how they balance their lives out. and most importantly I like the idea of BEING YOUR OWN BOSS. this is the first-ever time I commented on your videos and I just want to say I am EXTREMELY PROUD of the journey.

[@pamleung683]

I’ve been following you since you had about 100k followers before you opened your shop, before you moved out on your own, before you graduated, before you got the travelling bug….it’s been wonderful to watch you grow and watch your business thrive. Thank you for letting us in and sharing so much, as I know it’s not easy.

[@alepatera]

omg i'm so early ☺💕🫶 I hope you're safe from the LA fires Annika! You're so inspiring, I'm a little older than you and I always feel like I'm not doing good, but I watching your vlogs always inspires me and reminds me that my journey is different than others. ✨

[@azzaakos1284]

perfect thing to watch on my schools snow day :0 stay safe from the fires pls

[@FlourishKish]

Not to sound cringy but you’re truly an inspiration 🥹🩷🩷

[@elsiesangel]

omg annika you could even have a shop one day that’s so crazy i’m so proud of how far you’ve come and i think you’re COMPLETELY right about seeing the bts of small businesses and that human connection. love ya x

[@Matty-y8e]

You've come so far Annika, what started as a hobby is now your business and livelihood. You're an amazing artist and business woman 😭❤️🙏

[@ChantelleArts]

A SURPRISE ANNIKA VIDEO?!?! We have been blessed 🥰

[@liusophie2918]

Yay! An Annika’s leaf video on a Friday is a BLESSING❤☺️😁

[@bearieshoney]

Annika, please stay safe from the fires and we all are so glad that you are well with the fires. Thank you for the videos as well, they helped me with my 2025 resolutions. You’re an amazing and inspiring person ❤️

[@suzit5084]

Just made my first purchase. Should be receiving my items today. I love supporting small businesses. I have followed you for a few years and seen how your business has grown. Much future success!

[@asmrlowkey5043]

It's 2am in Malaysia, I am still awake. The plan was to study but suddenly you uploaded this video. I knew staying up is worth it😂

[@sushi12397]

Omg I’m from Malaysia too!

[@asmrlowkey5043]

@sushi12397 Hii. Which area are you from?

[@lemondette]

samee 🙋‍♀️

[@caratcake1]

I binged your videos last year and you have brought me immense comfort during a time of depression and stress. I'm so happy for you and your success! Thank you for the advice and showing your process on how to start a small business. Appreciate you always!

[@Ilikeoatmealmorethanyou]

so proud of you annika!! watching you grow your business was/is such a joy :')

[@Abbe1133]

i tried having a small biz for like two years and it just did not work... but 2025 is gonna be the year i start up again! i'm hoping that when i start my youtube channel it'll make marketing a lot easier. thanks for being such an inspiration annika

[@KittyKatSlimes]

AYYYYYEEE SHES HERE!!! LUV YOU ANNNIKAAAA

[@Kenjiswife_1]

Omg I remember when u first started it and I knew that it will reach places I really love ur videos and especially the packing orders so much. Thank u for being my inspiration to my small business it means so much to me ♥️♥️♥️

[@dxllyyvna]

annika stay safe !!

[@Hispringbye]

I've been watching your videos for the longest time and tbh it has always been the most therapeutic your videos are just soo amazing 💗

[@justmedidi]

oh i remember the days of when you were drawing designs on your phone! you've come so far annika! you and your business have grown so much the last few years and it's so wonderful to see you progress. you're such an inspiration to me so thank you for sharing your journey and bits of your life with us over the years :) take care and be safe

[@Theaesthetichub]

Back when i started my own small business, you were the very first foreign person i started watching and till to date : ( 2.5 years ) you are the first and last foreign person i watch 🥹🩷 i’m still on the journey to grow my business and watching your videos just boosts up and motivates me 😭🩷i started watching you back in 2022 start

[@hitgirl86]

Annika drops vid 23 seconds ago? I'm already there! Hope your new year is going great! ❤

[@dive_panorama]

annika your videos give me the motivation i need and ilysm youre such a kind and polite person im 15 but i want to be like you when im older

[@dive_panorama]

i also really hope you stay safe during this time, i wish you all the best and for all the people going thru that it breaks my heart to see it and not be able to do anything, stay safe girl

[@livyy_s]

I remember the first annika’s leaf vlog I watched a few years ago and I’ve been watching every single video since. I’m so proud of how far you’ve come with your business and I look forward to seeing it grow even more 🩷. You inspire me so much and your videos always bring me motivation to be productive! Please stay safe from the fires❤️

[@navaneethads5661]

You're one of my fav youtubers Annika! Lots of love

[@simplyRheaa]

You inspire me. I'm literally crying over your success. Been watching you since pandemic. Congratulations!

[@amber19026]

i become so happy when it says you posted. i'm glad to hear that you are safe

[@simplymonca]

You’re so amazing. Ever since I found you, it’s made me think more seriously about starting my own business. You’re proof that it can be done starting small💗

[@aishabello2923]

I am so happy for you. You keep on evolving day by day and you make ppl feel better and more motivated to be productive.

[@Ray-ho2ws]

Hey annika, heard about the fires around your state hope you've been taking care well!

[@beelemonfrog]

I am so happy for you that this worked out! I have been watching you since the beginning, and it’s so great that your business has become such a success. I might have my own business one day because you inspired me. Congratulations!

[@outroforyou]

FINALLY EARLYYYY UGH I LOVE UUUU, sending hugs 😽😽

[@jq_9y]

I found you, literally yesterday and you are already a comfort content creator for me. When i get money, look forward to a order from me!!

[@KittyRican101]

Annika, thank you so much for making this video! always so inspired by you and I really needed this to get my brain to focus in what is really important and stop doubting myself and just take the chance. Super happy for all of your success and I send you mad positive vibes this year. Thanks for doing what you do ❤

[@elynoteli]

look forward to your videos every week annika,amazing to see how far your business has come! hope you’re staying safe with the fires in LA! much love annika!!

[@Elenacraftholic]

Thank you Annika for this lovely video! When I'm adult, I also want to start an own business. You gave me a lot of inspiration 🤩🤩!! Have a great new year! 🎉🎉✨✨

[@Oliviaaaa03]

I’m so happy you posted, I been obsessed with your vlogs 🤍 , stay safe 🤍.

[@adglory]

you, your life and your business are so inspiring ❤

[@Mzaranda-xt3tc]

I'm so blessed to have growed with Annika since her college era ❤

[@Creative1scorner]

This video was lovely to watch about your start 🙂 I always enjoy hearing about the arts journey. And the items are so cute! 😍🧸

[@mrw_-nb2xv]

So proud to say that I was here since you had a very few subscribers❤❤ I'm super proud of you girl

[@Matty-y8e]

This is the most I've seen your face with no subtitles, stay safe out there in those fires, we love you so much to lose you 🙏😔❤️

[@miyakochannel]

Annika video on a Friday ♥ I started watching your vlogs in 2022 but it feels like only yesterday. Your content is something I look forward to every week. Since I live in Europe, shipping costs often take the fun out of ordering stuff online, but I'm allowing myself to order some stuff I've been eyeing in your shop for a while now, once I finish one of my goals for this year! Can't wait to hit my first goal now partly because I know I'll get to reward myself with the cutest stationary and a tote bag!

[@l.a.evansss]

Congrats on hitting 10,000 orders that’s so cool, proud of you!!!

[@princessmolskiii]

stay safe! hope ur doing ok x

[@yaelise27]

I have been following your journey for so long and you have come so far! I remember your first small business video❤

[@laciiee_]

hi annika, i enjoy watching your videos weekly. im an art student right now and i hope to open a small business like you some day. you're really inspiring! cant wait to see what 2025 will bring for you 🌸

[@katieleeann7606]

Hi Annika! I've watched your vlogs for 2 years now, and you've inspired me to start researching how to start a small business. I'm hoping to learn from you as well, one of many talented creators! I appreciate this video so so much. Thank you, and I can't wait to watch your journey continue this year in 2025! 🫶💕

[@LindaThao]

We need more videos like this, Annika! I love behind the scenes! 💖☺️

[@Its_not_malo]

This is wonderful, your life is so aesthetic! I’ve really been wanting to start a bracelet business so this will be super helpful❤

[@huaatae]

ANNIKAAA i love you so much and i really enjoy your channel:)) you’ve helped me so much and you are definitely my comfort youtuber 🫶🏻🫶🏻 much love - nick 🍙

[@Nightskyvibes-qk3ry]

Shortest Annika video?! 😱 Good luck on the fires Annika 😭

[@stef.280g.6]

Congratulations Anika 🎉🎉🎉🎉💗💗💗💗💗💗🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊

[@avg18]

I've been watching your journey since the Cricut days😅 so it has been amazing seeing your shop evolve with new products😊 very proud of you!

[@QueenXKnit]

You're incredible Annika!!!

[@asmahnajeemudeen7522]

i dont usually comment, but i think i should say this, i am so proud of you annika

[@retrofroggielongplays]

It's been absolutely amazing to follow your journey! I send good vibes to you for 2025, and stay safe with all the fires going on in cali!

[@acanbelina]

Love u! ❤

[@sinscientist]

oh i’m here pretty fast!.

[@emmaw2075]

I still have my fall gingham scrunchie from your first launch❤so excited all of your future designs!

[@jaalawhyte511]

Happy New Year Annika. Wishing you continued success with your small business. Much blessings to you from the Island 🇦🇬🤗❤🙏

[@bco2634]

this was really informative for someone trying to start a business myself

[@malakeid9963]

Im very proud to be here from the start💞

[@danieladelgado7333]

Loved it, you inspire me so much to work and grow my brand ❤

[@pixelsNbits647]

Can you talk more about your design process? Where do you get inspiration and references from, and how do you pick your color palettes etc? 🎨

[@lxmOcStories]

I hope you're alright!! I literally squealed when I saw that you posted!!!😋

[@cmah6723]

Can’t believe I’ve been watching you grow since the “bedroom/office” days.

[@dangoberryco]

Hi! This year I decided to start a small business of my own! These past 7 years I've been a full-time SAHM and it's been tough especially during covid. I'm finally doing something for myself this year and am excited for the journey! Thanks for sharing so much of your own story, it's been inspiring listening to you and how you started out. Good luck in 2025!~

[@miaramos7189]

youre an inspiration!

[@Katzenjammer82]

this is really inspirational

[@jhar-inp.mangadang3980]

I love you Annika 💓

[@chocohanae]

I hope your okay !! ❤ your my favorite KZbinr and I would be heartbroken if you got hurt!

[@gileadsfinest3729]

I loved the rings! I bought one from the random option, and it was super cute! But I lost it so I bought two to make up for it. Hopefully they can make a comeback but they’re basically the only rings i use on a daily basis 😊

[@kakestudios8]

You inspire me to start my own small business one day with my cute art💕

[@meera_thisside]

be safe and happy

[@LaVaneKawaii]

Thanks for the video!!! I just watched it.🥰

[@roseelise]

i just unboxed my order while watching this💖

[@tianna13]

I LOVE YOU 🎀💕

[@luciamazzieri7556]

Your top is so cute❤

[@alyssasayshello12]

she deserves to be a millionaire ❤

[@NoCarNancy]

Oh my seems overwhelming 😮🎉

[@lifewithjul]

early squad!!!

[@Dessclothingline]

Just subscribed! Absolutely gorgeous. Keep up the good work. My clothing line launches soon 🙏

[@seaShelles_in_the_seashore]

Imagine having a physical store named Ahn Studio with your products. That would be really amazing😍

[@aswinir6467]

Heyyyy hope you are safe from the la fire ❤

[@esztergor36]

You should really make a podcast. Your thoughts and your voice tho🫶🏻

[@steph8340]

when are the a5 binders being refilled!! my 2025 planner is waiting

[@Siyametgud21]

Love you Annikaaa it's been 4 years with you now ❤❤ 🎉🎉 be happyyy like always ss 🤍🌟

[@cyndaarce6986]

I hope your safe from the terrible fires in LA.

[@Cheerleader2024-x8v]

I just started my own small business and I have no orders yet!!! It’s a bracelet business!!! Order if you want!!! Also I love your videos💖🎀🌸

[@nicolev198]

Will the cloth calendars be back in stock? I wanted one so badly this year!!

[@zarenenicolaidragon8976]

I am usually young but i love ur vids💗

[@bedhead-studio]

The mic actually sounds great to me

[@NoorHeraoua]

Under an hour gang ❤❤❤⬇️

[@aulahussein4936]

I love you 🥰🥰