"You left Atlanta to live WHERE?! Why?"
This is the most common response I get when I tell people where I moved to. I used to feel discouraged and scared about the decision I made when people asked me this. Now, being here, I am so happy I made this choice!
Terra Essentials (& Morgan) have relocated to good ol' St. Louis!
*pause for gasps and shock*
"It's so dangerous!" "Don't get shot!" "Eww! Be careful girl!"
Hearing these things really did influence my decision. I thought maybe I should just stick it out at my mom's house (at my big age) in Atlanta and continue to run TE out of the basement... HARD PASS.
I thought about selling my arm and leg to pay for an Atlanta apartment big enough for me and my business... Just NO.
I thought about selling out of all my products and closing TE for good, that way I wouldn't need a space to work out of, I could just live...
But then what would I do with myself? What would replace my first love and passion? What will happen to the community of people that love Terra Essentials?
St. Louis wasn't my first choice. It scared me! I looked at so many cities across the U.S. but none of them were a good fit.
I cried. A LOT.
Once I decided on St. Louis, it took me a year to get here. I couldn't find the perfect workspace, family issues, scared to be on my own. Just delay after delay after delay.
At one point, I gave up entirely. I felt defeated. I figured I would live in my mother's house forever (my worst nightmare).
Then months later, I found it. My perfect space. But this time, everything fell into place P E R F E C T L Y. The same issues I faced months before were no more. It was meant to be. Everything aligned, divinely. This alignment showed me that not only was this in my best interest, but I would be protected in my choice.
I have a strong feeling that this move was necessary for my personal growth and the growth and expansion of Terra Essentials. I am so excited about this new journey and I think you should be too because some great things are coming to the TE community!
Lastly, I want to say this:
The support I receive from this community is unmatched. On those dark days that I would feel down that things weren't going the way I wanted, I'd get a message from someone telling me how much they love a certain product and for me to never stop doing what I am doing.
You all lift me up and I can only hope to do the same by continuing to offer you products you love and pouring into you in that way. I have found my family and tribe in this community and I can't express how grateful I am. I love and appreciate everyone that is reading this.
Get ready for good things to come! 🎉
Morgan 💜
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I’m very late to reading this as life kind of happens. But I’m so glad to hear things worked out for you. I really am. I don’t even know you but I don’t need to know you to wish well for you. Kindness is free 🩵 I sincerely love your products and know with such amazing products there had to be an amazing person behind it all. Businesses like yours are not common at all these days. You definitely stand out. With all your products having five stars and up..? ⭐️ You did that. Congrats to such a beautiful young woman(idc your age you’re young.) with a beautiful business destined for Greatness. 🙌🏼 I am in so in love with your products I often wish I could buy one of everything. I bet your journey thus far took a whole lot of work, effort time, brainpower, patience, dedication, etc. I could go on. But it really does show. Shine Bright Beautiful Star. 🌟 💫 I can’t thank you enough. But from all of us who buy your products and swear by them. Thank you. With love and a warm hug. 🙏🏼 honest buyers deserve honest businesses to buy from. All I can wish is for The Earthly Alternative to be around for a long time. (But no pressure 😂 you do what is best for you)
with love. -Jennifer
Female. Neurodivergent with diagnosed adhd/autism. Fire Sign~|leo . 26 I think. I forget.
What a life changing experience you made! I extremely proud of you!
Continue producing good products and never compromise!! Blessings!!
I just want to say thank you for making products that’s better for my skin and body internal and external. I am a customer for life from the soap to the scrubs to the face wash and hair products I am very grateful for the experience. I live Terra Essentials the products that are essential for my health.
Thank you for sharing this story with us and for the wonderful work you do, providing us with wonderful healthy products. In a world with so much “extra” it is incredibly refreshing to find a brand that is basic and health conscious. There was a time that the “extra” was the ‘treat’ – like going out to eat versus home cooked meals. Please continue giving us basic, honest, sans fillers, sans “extra,” made with love, made with authenticity – that’s the treat! Your products are gems, as I’m sure you are too.
I wish you continued success Morgan. Keep trusting your gut and going for what you’re passionate about. You’re a healer. And the world needs a lot of healing. Please keep doing what you do. You’re going to teach and inspire so many in the process. 💗
~Beth
Hi Morgan!!
I recently discovered your company about a month ago on instagram and so I’m glad I did! Such cool stuff and I’m excited to see what else I’ll get in the future!
After reading this, I didn’t think I would relate so much to you about wanting to find your own way in your career and also want to just LIVE too. I don’t know you, but I feel proud of you that you were able to find a way to go for it and succeed, despite the constant challenges.
I think I’m still in the beginning stages of that process in my own life. It feels like I’m running fast pace in thick slug, if that makes any sense? I want to build my life, find my own place, and grow my career, (I’m a graphic designer), but I feel stuck by so many things happening in my life telling me “NO, STAY, NOT YET”. So reading this really gave me a boost to not give up.
On that note, I’m rooting for you! Keep at it, take breaks if you need it, and keeping being awesome! Can’t wait to see where your company will go from here, even when it has already gone so far.
Peace out,
Lauren <3
P.S. I love your bar shampoo! ;D
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