week in my life as a bryant park winter willage vendor // small biz owner vlog, NYC holiday market

[@emptynestgardens9057]

I'm so addicted to watching your journey. Would be so cool if you could suspend the large disco ball. A cute pink gingham curtain across that bottom section of the ikea unit. You are doing awesome!

[@emptynestgardens9057]

Can organizers spray the roof with Flex Seal spray. Hello Flex Seal sponsor this woman! 😁

[@scholas_creative_space]

I'm soooo addicted. It's sooo inspiring 🥹🥹

[@LlamaLlamaRedPajamas]

Girl HOW are you getting so many videos out while running this booth?!

[@SarahRabbitStudios]

Nearly every time I go on to KZbin I see one of your videos and it makes me so happy! You are killing it with the uploads where do you find the time!? 😂 I have been obsessed with your journey for ages, you have been such inspiration to me and I adore seeing you grow so much 💜 Keep killing it!!

[@sherryrobinson9602]

I hope that the organizers has fixed the roof of your booth. If not, they should. Maybe using plastic covering over you product, supplies and equipment may be a good idea. Your journey at Briant Park is amazing and glad you have brought us along.

[@sarahjung_]

im a small business owner in nyc & ive been bingeing all your videos haha - truly love your real & calm energy while navigating through the chaos of this new exciting journey 💞 congrats on this huge milestone!!

[@trinajenkins8486]

I can clearly see you in a boutique pretty soon. The products, the aesthetic, it's all there. The location and opportunity, they're coming!

[@abbyzinger]

The algorithm gifted me with your channel like RIGHT before Bryant Park and it has been THRILLING to follow along with you on this journey. Like your videos are the first ones I click on when I see them. I am OBSESSED, it's so fun to watch your journey and see you accomplish something big and new and so impressive. And I love to hear your inner thoughts throughout because I also have imposter syndrome and it's so relatable, so many people try to make success seem effortless and easy on social media, it's so refreshing to watch you succeed but also sometimes doubt yourself and feel insecure, get overwhelmed, and work your ass off to achieve that success! It's just so real and honest. Anyways I didn't mean to write a novel in this comment but I had to tell you how much I am loving your videos and how excellent they are!!!

[@harroshi]

Your channel popped into my feed recently and I have to say your videos are super comforting to watch. I absolutely LOVE WATCHING THEM!! Thank you for showing us your journey while balancing all these events of your business 💞

[@elizabethurbina4457]

I LOVEDDDDDD seeing your booth in person! It was such a great experience to see something from one of my favorite youtubers right here in my city was awesome🥰🥰 you had the rosewood and cirtus tea leaves lit at the time and it smelled sooo good but by the time i went to your booth it was sold out🥲but i got the new york one and the mahogany teakwood and oak! they smell AMAZINGGG😍😍im gonna shop again soon🥹

[@sage.against_damachine]

Monica!!! You are killing it with keep us up to date with the uploads and running a major project. Congratulations 🎉🍾

[@samk186]

It's such a treat to have so many Monica videos back to back 😃. My doggie and I get cozy and tune in ☺️

[@SuzanneRowell]

The neon sign and the pink walls really make your booth stand out!

[@laurieszentirmai4511]

May be put the decals on the blank wall behind the cash instead of near the floor, and take home things like extra slat wall. Or, you could cut your extra slat wall and extend to the edge of the booth on the tote bag side to give extra space for tote bags and allow a little space between tote bags and scrunchies giving each item a little extra space. I also think your pouches would look good in front of the mirror the reflection of them in the mirror would make it look like there is more and they would stand out more. Putting the cupboard doors one on each end would give the bottom area a slightly less cluttered look, leaving the middle cupboards open for customers to pick their candles and you could hide extra stuff like bags ect behind those doors. Just my thoughts. 😊 it looks great though and sooo excited for you. I would love to be able to do something like this. Oh just thought of something would the disco balls hang from the garlandand still give off sparkle? They would look like decorations on the garland.😮

[@victoriadonaghey8636]

A whole Bryant park week! Girl you’re crushing it 💕

[@lilyp.8591]

You’re such an inspiration!!! Keep killing it!! ❤

[@ChantelleArts]

I can't believe how good you've made your booth look in such a small amount of time 😍

[@VeronicaAleman-g8d]

Love watching your videos while I'm crafting! You rock girl!

[@fatmaalnajjar6222]

Hiii I’m so happy for you and finally we are here!! Congrats so proud of you and your journey!! I personally feel like the booth skeleton is gorgeous with the pink. But the amount of boxes and tote bags on display is a bit too crowded and stuff and gives me anxiety to watch. I would cover off the storage areas and not put everything on display. Keep some for storage and some for display so entering the booth won’t be so distracting and anxiety inducing. Overall this is so awesome and I am happy for you

[@sarahiscool8802]

You have been spoiling us with content, love it 🎉

[@shopmamiandme]

You're now my favourite comfort KZbinr!! 😍Love everything about Bryant Park you've been posting, I want to ask about the Square POS system, Does it cost a lot more than the Shopify system?

[@katjarep5452]

You are absolutely spooling us now,so thankfull.❤❤❤

[@travelingponystudio]

I sprint to your videos every time I see an upload! Congrats!!

[@cozycasasmr4510]

i dont know how it works but surely the organisers need to be responsible for the rain/water leaking! thats so sucky but luckily it wasnt too bad!

[@monicacastle]

I need your organization skills because it blows my mind that you can do this market, make product, and film and edit these vlogs! 😆 I have my first pop up this weekend and I’m binging your latest videos to get me hyped up!

[@KayBella77]

I am literally obsessed with your channel. I get so excited to see you post a new upload. I love your set up.

[@craftymedhaa]

I’m so happy to see your journey Monica!!

[@shaiday]

You are so inspiring to watch, I truly love all your content ❤❤❤❤

[@ddgmakesart]

I love the space! The pink walls really make your booth stand out. You’re doing great!! So inspired by your journey.

[@civilizeddiva]

4:08-4:10: Is this Alex again? I love that the people supporting your booth are wearing the hair scrunchies (that coordinates with her sweater!). It's such a small thing, but it does promote branding😊.

[@cozycasasmr4510]

it's so satisfying to see 😂 love it too

[@carlat1170]

I’m obsessed with following this journey. Your personality is energizing! Thanks for sharing!

[@shoreseeker]

In love with these updates!

[@stayh21]

Love it. Would love to see some ornaments on the greenery. Disco balls, mini candles, mini pouches, all mini things from your collection and basic Christmas stuff.

[@KocholateKoutureCo]

I love watching your journey!! It is so inspiring!!! 🎉

[@angeljar2012]

I love it ❤. It would look really nice if you painted the wood pieces pink on your counter display and put your logo or product pictures or something on it.

[@loganstyle8832]

Congratulations on your booth. I always dreamed of doing that show. Now I can just watch and cheer you on😊

[@LaurenTaylorCarrillo]

sitting on 8 videos waiting for you to edit was too real! Loved this vlog! Also the booth is so cutie! You did such a great job!

[@stayh21]

Are your totes handmade as well?

[@camiwats]

Thanks for sharing your journey!! The shop looks great. Also, thanks for the Ana Luisa mention. Just picked up my first 3 pieces and I'm excited to love them as much as you do. ☺

[@diakim753]

What do you do for bathroom breaks when ur at ur booth alone?

[@bykiarram]

im so excited to see your booth! My partner and I planned our first trip back to nyc after graduating college there and visiting your booth is top on my list! I miss the holiday season in nyc so much and im definitelyyyyy grabbing the new york candle sets 💕💕💕 congrats and keep it going!

[@latelierlma]

just found your channel and i’ve been binging! super inspiring and now following along your journey :) x

[@BluerosesT]

I get so excited when your channel pops up with a new video!

[@catherineadamscat6562]

I am so proud of you. Congratulations to the Super Women. You keep me encouraged.

[@stacey9355]

So interesting if you did a video on profits vs business expenses! Love these videos.

[@EmmaDrombetta]

bro me being 5’ starting my own small business?!? girlie you are representing the short girls with big dreams rn :)

[@jasmineloves2144]

I just discovered your channel your personality and dedication is what got me to subscribe. Your journey is amazing ❤.

[@GRRN99]

I started making jewelry like three years ago..and I randomly found your KZbin and I’ll watch it when I am working..and my mom just happen to see if when she came in to the room as I was doing something and she sat down and started watching it too..But anyways is it weird to hear someone you don’t no say they’re proud of you for what you’ve accomplished ❤❤..ps my mom has been hinting at me that she wants a candle for Christmas

[@JuliaYoung-pr8ys]

Can't wait to come see the shop on Saturday!

[@carlayorro]

Just placed my first order for scrunchies! So exciting!

[@DwightChristian-n5l]

Your setup is so beautiful ❤

[@INGAMETNOM]

I’m so happy to have found you! I’m also a small business candle maker/crafty sewer and I’ve been feeling so overwhelmed with what everyone else is doing I felt lost. Just watching your videos the past couple days have brought me so much peace and has allowed me to really focus on my goal. I feel centered again. Thank you. 🫶

[@CapriceSoulsister67]

You go girl... I hope the leak loss was minimal!!!! #YayYou

[@Cookie-mv5gt]

I wanna start my business and I’m so nervous so watching you is so amazing

[@luvtee63]

Very pretty ! i would add battery twinkle lights to the garland :)

[@rosannacortazio]

HI! I love your store and you are truly an inspiration for all of us small bussiness owners! If I can give you a tip, I would bring a tall cabinet (like the ones to store brooms and stuff), where you and your staff could potentially store your belongings, with some space for overstock as well, and the ladder. This way, it stays out of sight (and reach) from customers

[@millyjays]

are you planning to add more products?

[@letsjazzitup]

When you say "I hope I'm making good sales for them" are you saying that they take a commission from your sales? So they get a booth fee and commission from vendors?

[@dav__made]

Hello Monica! Can’t wait to visit one of these while you are still there. Need to go one of these weeks!

[@MariaGutierrez-y3e]

I'm very super happy for you. Way to go.

[@NicaMiller]

As a 5’8” Monica I am cracking up at ppl thinking you’re bigger than you actually are.

[@zucchinigreen]

Same. 5'8 and a half here lol. She's sooooo petite!

[@susanedewi]

Hi Monica, right in from of your booth, are they also booths/shops too?

[@lexlynne20]

These videos are so funny to watch!

[@Jimenagm]

Do you feel like theres space for high end shops there? Like luxury bags and things like that or is it mostly smaller gifts

[@meliq13]

I'm a Jersey girly and my office is a block away from Bryant Park, so I'll definitely be popping by. Question. I'm pregnant and have had a lot of aversions with certain/many smells. Any suggestion on scent would be best for me?

[@geishagrrrl1]

You are giving me calm life through the holidays. Love you so much and can you take us through a day in the life of editing your KZbin content, including the software, equipment etc. you are so inspiring and low key KZbin oxygen. So thankful for you. P.s. what’s your P.O. Box to send you homemade goodies. So excited to send you a little treat that I make for my own small business. You are Giving and congratulations on such a stellar Bryant Park debut. 💖✨🙏🏽😇

[@feliciagiordanella5960]

I love shopping at Bryant Park. Wish I could visit you but not visiting NYC this year. Good Luck!

[@Kathycamps]

Hi Monica, are you able to use the register with shopify? Thanks 🥰

[@Sannnera]

Your videos make me so happy 🤩 I‘m so excited everytime I see there‘s a new one. So happy you‘re doing good and cant wait for all the success you‘re gonna have 🤍

[@bridgetgainous3196]

I LIKE YOUR SHOP!🎉

[@Bekindmerci]

Monica, where did I get the Shearling jacket??

[@tinaciancone4810]

Congratulations hun u are doing a good job

[@Lisa-s4z6i]

Random thought: How do your associates go to the restroom with only one person in the booth? I always have this issue when I'm at markets alone. 😬

[@kathryn9449]

Do you have a link to those little pink magnet letter signs? They would be so perfect for my desk!

[@elisa5441]

your booth, i love it! In Dutch "gezellig" I can't find a word that means the same thing in English.....but I love it, the color pink too it looks so gezellig!

[@amvive08]

Do you have insurance for your booth? Theft and damage? Also the booth provider should fix that

[@AmbercollegeA]

I hope the roof is fixed.❤

[@ceemariejaye5453]

How did you find your sales associates?

[@werkfriend]

HOW are you still posting?? I am so inspired by you!

[@NectarHandmade]

28:46 please tell me more about this 50gal coffee mug 😂

[@mackenziekress8843]

omg I can't believe you're next to OOH BABY!!! I know her work from pittsburghhhhhh

[@therethawooten-roth6523]

Can your pretty bags be hung in that blank space behind your register? Your space is so cute. I am so happy for you.

[@MayWonder]

how are you doing this so quickly? You're like superwoman!

[@emma-fy1xi]

btw mcdonalds is on the BDS boycott list! please boycott

[@fauxnomenal_1]

My Mom is 4'11, so I knew you were really petite. I want to all of the videos, no matter the topic.

[@dolsiita]

I loveeeeee it

[@jenniferlewis9864]

💜💙

[@vidotter]

❤ your journey is informative to watch - I find it interesting that your generation is so obsessed with avoiding “burnout” and all this mental talk when people who have to make ends meet day in and out have no time for all this talking but rather just appreciate making the money and being tired from a good days work. You should spend time watching people working hard all over the world and focus on job satisfaction and appreciation. This burnout is so American elitist thinking ❤ just my take as an older generation who emigrated here. Your words make it all inevitable. You’re not the only one 😊 just find it interesting.

[@sabreenahrochelle3989]

Just because you CAN work like a slave doesn’t mean you have to. Freedom is being able to say no.

[@katrinca6078]

Older generation here too. I actually find it very very inspiring, how the younger generation is prioritizing their mental health and making sure they do not burn out. It‘s sth I strive for. At the end of our life no one will ask „how hard have you worked? How many hours have you clocked in? How exhausted were you all your life from a „good days work“?“ More important will be: Have you taken good care of yourself mentally and physically throughout your life? Have you treated yourself with kindness? etc

[@RulerofIG]

Haha I knew how short stuff you were by how high your kitchen counter is to you when you make matcha 😂❤