I quit my 9-5 job to pursue my creative dreams // ex-software engineer turned crafty small biz owner

Soooo I have some news🍵 I QUIT.

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Monica Razak
330 Washington Street
PMB 148
Hoboken, NJ 07030

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[monicarazak]

you guys are the sense of community & friendship that I've been manifesting FOR YEARS. thank you for being here and making this happen🤍

[EleriBowen]

I dont think I've ever been so proud of a stranger on the internet

[CapriceSoulsister]

This is a day that many creative people dream of! #YayYou

[MistiPatrella]

YOU ARE NOT LETTING US DOWN. This is hands-down inspo through and through. You can just let that GO.

[shopvebe]

Monica, this story has spoken to me on so many levels! I am 41!!!! 41!!! And it's so refreshing to me to know that you chose your small business!! I have struggled with being a creative and being o k with it!! Socety tells us one thing, but our love can pull us another way! Thank you for sharing your story, now I don't feel so guilty for being who I am and perusing what I'm doing!!

[nataliepsalm]

Why are we always are our worst critic? You’re doing absolutely amazing, super inspiring. You’re gonna do big things I can see it! Keep going to reach your full potential and don’t loose sight of where you want to go.🎉

[beth]

I started my small business in 2005. In 2008 I quit my corporate job of 10 years and have never regretted it. Good luck to you! Stay strong and focused! You can do this!!!!

[heather_marie]

Your newest life story is my goal - being an entrepreneur of my small business. You shouldn’t be disappointed in yourself - you’re opening a new chapter of your life and it’s ah-mazing! I’m so so so proud of you and you should be too! 💕

[emsfofems]

omg ive been wondering when this was going to happen for you!! congratulations girl you've been flat out lately hopefully this is a huge weight off your shoulders!!
11:20 omg im in tears girl I hope this has made you come up for air

[OmfgHiii]

you might feel disappointed bc deep down people tell us this as a hobby but it's not. you don't need to have 2 jobs. you just went into a new full time career and it's beautiful

[undefined-maxwell]

finding book called Hidden Manifestation by Oliver Mercer should be your top priority, even if it's the last thing you do in life

[sonicmoore]

This is everyone’s dream!! Congratulations!! Working for yourself and not dealing with toxic managers and coworkers anymore

[vaa]

I'm crying as I watched this video as I'm going through a similar journey not being able to let go off the title you've been known so many years but to try something new. I paused the video and literally booked market stalls something i have been meaning to do preparing but shifting the goal posts again and again for about a year. Congratulations for being brave and the most inspiration person that who I can relate to 110%.

[sophiadebrum]

You receiving that opportunity was your sign from the universe that you are in the right path! Congratulations on this new journey and thank you for literally recording every little bit! I just subscribed a few days ago and OBSESSED with your content!

[lilyp.]

This is so inspiring!! I’m a mom with a full time job who just started a small business selling second hand clothes at markets. I love your videos I play them in the background while I get things ready for my markets! Thanks for sharing with us ❤

[classysimming]

1. i really feel like this is the video that’s going to blow up for you
2. thank you for being such an aspirational to women creatives, women in stem, and women in general. you are doing it all monica and you are an inspiration
3. i have been watching you since 2020 and im this makes me so emotional and proud to see you spread your wings

[illegalseagulls]

I'm currently a software engineer who also hopes to pursue art! You are a huge inspiration, so happy and excited for you!

[LeonieMonty]

I never really comment on videos but I felt the need to say this: I think you're incredibly self-aware, and your viewers can tell you aren't taking anything for granted, nor that you are a failure. Those people who juggle everything at once only really show you the good parts. No one --and I mean no one-- can handle to have every second of their day to commit to, well, commitments. It's not realistic. Also, you mentioned that you won't be waking up and working from start till end of day -- but you still will be. It just won't be for your corporate job, it's for your small business that you're truly passionate about. And THAT'S amazing. Be proud of yourself and give yourself some credit :) I'm a new subscriber but I definitely see the hard work and passion that goes into your small business <3

[kaytaosborn]

So HAPPY FOR YOU!!!! This is so exciting 🎉 you got THIS!!! Congratulations 😎
Can’t wait to see what you accomplish next ❤. Your going to kill it!!! You go girl!!!

[sarahelizabeth]

i’m crying!!! i loved seeing the behind the scenes of your story. you inspire me to push further on my business everyday :) genuinely so proud of you!