How much did it cost to build a house in Bali? | Answering all your questions

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  • Answering all of your questions about building my dream house in Bali!
    About Me
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    Villa Olori Details
    Luxury 3 bedroom villa overlooking the rice fields in Canggu, Bali
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    - @MyBaliliving (I purchased by bedside and kitchen lamps here)
    - Afterdesign Bali (Bali Contractor +62 813-8484-7274)
    - @baliwallpainting.mural on Instagram (He painted the mural in my office)
    - Taman Bali ID (Landscaping +62 821-7750-0112)
    - Clean Cling Bali (Deep cleaning)
    Other furniture was from different parts of Indonesia, all furniture was sourced locally

Komentáře • 969

  • @Chidi_Ashley
    @Chidi_Ashley  Před 2 lety +58

    More dets on Villa Olori:
    Www.villaolori.com 📌
    IG: @villaolori.bali | instagram.com/villaolori.bali?
    Email: hello@villaolori.com

    • @globalcitizen740
      @globalcitizen740 Před 2 lety +5

      Congratulations! I really appreciate this video. Did you recoup your money from the people who scammed you? Did you file legal charges against them?

    • @shaunacohn3205
      @shaunacohn3205 Před 2 lety +4

      @@globalcitizen740 it’s Bali, these people would’ve disappeared into the ether never to be found again, happens alllllll the time!!

    • @shaunacohn3205
      @shaunacohn3205 Před 2 lety +3

      @@globalcitizen740 and I’m sure Bali is no worse than any other tourist destinations around the world especially in those developing countries where we are seen simply as “wealthy”

    • @rollthedice5682
      @rollthedice5682 Před 2 lety +1

      Is there anyway I could speak to you about finding places to rent in bali luke the serviced villa you use to stay in ?

    • @ahoofesika
      @ahoofesika Před 2 lety

      I’m so happy to see the villa completed .I find I followed you throughout the journey.Congrats sis ❤️❤️

  • @musicvideolivetv6892
    @musicvideolivetv6892 Před 2 lety +721

    $458,000 for the land and the build! Thanks for letting us know!

    • @shironjeru5210
      @shironjeru5210 Před 2 lety +7

      Yeah wondered the same? Very inspirational...well done

    • @Graha27
      @Graha27 Před 2 lety +106

      God bless you for supporting my lasy ass. I was hoping I would fine a comment like this one.

    • @sytycdvigirl
      @sytycdvigirl Před 2 lety +11

      @@Graha27 Same! LOL

    • @MrsTrophy
      @MrsTrophy Před 2 lety +31

      I thought it costed millions. It's a very nice house.

    • @davidpeat1010
      @davidpeat1010 Před 2 lety +28

      @@MrsTrophy houses that are sold for millions usually only cost that much to build anyway. Most houses are sold for well over double the cost of building.

  • @purpleguddess
    @purpleguddess Před 2 lety +318

    I want to hug you and thank you for buying this for yourself. Thank you for allowing us (allowing me, another black woman) to see this.. to see that it’s possible for us. Thank you for dealing with the challenges and pushing through.
    Your wins are our wins.

  • @kudurrumaqlu
    @kudurrumaqlu Před 2 lety +22

    OMG A SISTER? THIS MAKES ME SO DAMN PROUD. Im from Bangladesh but grew up with so many black women in Toronto. This makes me feel so warm. Ma-Sh-ALLAH. Power to you my friend!

  • @kingtune6836
    @kingtune6836 Před 2 lety +192

    You are a truly strong-willed woman. I have got a lot of inspiration from watching the whole of 39 minutes... I'm 25 and I'm determined in building my dream house by 30s. I know i will make it.

    • @Abcccdwe
      @Abcccdwe Před 2 lety +12

      You will make it way before your 30s

    • @kellykade
      @kellykade Před 2 lety +5

      You can do it!! 💪

    • @parisc68
      @parisc68 Před 2 lety +2

      Me too she just gave me a vision 💯💯

    • @koolid7839
      @koolid7839 Před 2 lety

      Its cheaper to rent apartment or villa in Bali rather than build your own house because in indonesia the regulation forbid foreigners to own the land the land can only be leashed for 25 year and renew the agreement again for 25 year (total 50 year depend on who owned the land private owned or government) private owned land can only be leashed for 15 years.

    • @parisc68
      @parisc68 Před 2 lety

      @@koolid7839 True I probably own land in Belize 🇧🇿 or Mexico better net yield at those places

  • @vonnpowell3844
    @vonnpowell3844 Před 2 lety +417

    I LOVE it! You’re so right about the stereotype of Black women not being able to be successful. I love that you allowed us to be a part of your journey. I believe it’s extremely important for us in the black community to share with our black community so that our youth can see that it is possible. Thank you so much. I enjoy your channel and love your creativity and vast imagination ❤️❤️❤️

    • @adiariantikadunia9618
      @adiariantikadunia9618 Před 2 lety +16

      There is no races in Bali. We live in harmony, respect each other. I am genuine Balinese, born and live my entire live in the island

    • @kimsmith-nelson2324
      @kimsmith-nelson2324 Před 2 lety +12

      @@adiariantikadunia9618 I'm glad that Chidi Ashley is willing to bring exposure about your amazing island.🏝 Be a black woman here in America 🇺🇸 I now have more confidence in exploring Indonesia. 😉

    • @MontegoBayTechTalk
      @MontegoBayTechTalk Před 2 lety +17

      The stereotype is of American black women. For some reason whatever is a stereotype in American culture, is applied worldwide to people who don't even have the same experience nor environment they operate in. It's a bit entitled. For example the issue finding a husband... it's spoken about as "black" people when Nigerians like Chidi's parents aren't actually having trouble finding a decent husband, for example, and when actually white and other Americans are having trouble finding a decent husband as well it's not even a black issue, as evidenced by the wildly successful all white show Sex And The City about the terrible time women in New York where Chidi lived had with finding even a man willing to commit to a relationship much less marriage. Americans have got to stop lumping the worldwide race into their local problems and stop calling things a "black" problem when it faces a whole gender within the country or a whole economic class or a whole age group, etc. then this misconception would clear up. But as they have the monopoly on media, what they put out there gets seen as a majority stance when it's just the American stance.

    • @kimsmith-nelson2324
      @kimsmith-nelson2324 Před 2 lety +3

      @@MontegoBayTechTalk thank you for your perspective on the black American culture.

    • @KS-zc8mc
      @KS-zc8mc Před 2 lety +11

      @@kimsmith-nelson2324 her comment is exactly why I’m pro Black American women. African women really do think they are better than Black American women. That goes for African men as well. Even other Africans have been speaking about it. As black American women, we have to fight everyone just to be us.

  • @affordablewebdesign3163
    @affordablewebdesign3163 Před 2 lety +106

    You should write an ebook or make a course on this.

    • @pureelegance3
      @pureelegance3 Před 2 lety +1

      Definitely

    • @koolid7839
      @koolid7839 Před 2 lety +3

      Its cheaper to rent apartment or villa in Bali rather than build your own house because in indonesia the regulation forbid foreigners to own the land the land can only be leashed for 25 year and renew the agreement again for 25 year (total 50 year depend on who owned the land private owned or government) private owned land can only be leashed for 15 years.

    • @elizabethhilliard836
      @elizabethhilliard836 Před 2 lety

      Chidi you are very smart and creative. Thanks for sharing. God bless you. I am from Zambia and live in the USA all my adult years. It is very hard and expensive to live in the USA. Now I am optimistic about living and retiring in another country....

    • @luxxbxddiieee
      @luxxbxddiieee Před rokem

      ​@@koolid7839 which apartments

  • @tonireed4308
    @tonireed4308 Před 2 lety +73

    Girl you turned that place into a paradise ...How did you know how and what to do...Mad respect!!! I just got my Passport and would love to figure out a way to visit Bali...Good Lord Willing...Amen!

    • @rizaandriani5691
      @rizaandriani5691 Před 2 lety +5

      oh yeah until all the rice fields turned into concretes. no more beautiful bali for y'all.

    • @OJennifer13
      @OJennifer13 Před rokem +1

      @@rizaandriani5691why would it turn into concrete? Too much building?

  • @hernowodjati
    @hernowodjati Před 2 lety +50

    Chidi, thankyou for choosing my country as a place to live, to stay. I have lived several years in european countries before, and every moment have homesick and always want to be back home. Life is really wonderful here in Indonesia.

    • @Fendyyyy
      @Fendyyyy Před 2 lety +1

      pak maaf, adakah kerjaan untuk saya di eropa? kalau di perancis, saya bisa bahasa perancis

    • @dday3322
      @dday3322 Před rokem

      💜💜💜

  • @lizzylou3142
    @lizzylou3142 Před 2 lety +24

    Baby Girl!!! I will say it again, you did that. The home is beautiful! So proud of you. My only advice is to not bother responding to haters because the most powerful statement is no statement. Keep glowing.

  • @elsienorback7689
    @elsienorback7689 Před 2 lety +35

    You have one of the best villas I’ve seen on CZcams built in Bali. I love your style. You are an amazing, vibrant, educated, determined young, beautiful woman! Keep moving forward and breaking barriers!

  • @earthangelt8516
    @earthangelt8516 Před 2 lety +8

    Today’s Date is 12/26/21 I Am Moving To Bali Indonesia Fully Living By 12/26/24!! This is my life goal that I will manifest and stay focused on accomplishing even through the ups and downs of achieving this accomplish for myself!!!

    • @iamdaniellenikoleofficial
      @iamdaniellenikoleofficial Před 4 měsíci +1

      Where are you now on your journey?!? I am reading this Valentines Day (2/14/2024), and after watching so many inspiring videos, I am moving to Bali as well! I hope you are living your dream as I plan to do in the coming years! 💜

  • @damonmorris5874
    @damonmorris5874 Před 2 lety +35

    Congrats Chidi! This was one hell of a ride. I’m so glad you weather through the process of this project. The end result is amazing and I’m so excited to see what’s next for you. Sending you continue success for Villa Olori and your next projects. Get those coins girl do your thing out here living your best life!!!

  • @stcroixlover1
    @stcroixlover1 Před 2 lety +16

    You are awesome and inspiring! I am sure that your parents are so proud of you. I cannot say thank you enough for your transparency, life changing information. Your villa is on our vacation list when we return to Bali.

  • @fefemyluv
    @fefemyluv Před 2 lety +20

    I admire how freeing it seems you’ve framed your life. I’m praying for the same in my endeavors. I pray that you continue to elevate and inspire others. ❤️

  • @SasheikaT
    @SasheikaT Před 2 lety +8

    Thank you for being so transparent and honest about the ups and downs of the process.

  • @kennethlaurent9797
    @kennethlaurent9797 Před 2 lety +150

    It’s so amazing seeing this! God bless you Queen. Young, determined, black & beautiful, well spoken, educated, confident and vibrating high. Love this house! Thank you for your transparency ❤️ and thank you for leaving NYC cause this life just looks amazing on you! 🙌🏽

    • @indomie.seedap
      @indomie.seedap Před 2 lety +4

      Its amazing n inspirational but also sad at the same time 🥺 please im indonesian stop influence rich people around the world to buy land n build a home in bali if u are not local or indonesian, even indonesian will thinking twice for building a house or villa in bali because it will destroy our nature in bali and in the future will be not same anymore.. 😭 please stop influence people around the world to building some house or something that will destroy bali its soooo sad 🥺 help me spread the message #savebalifromoverbuilding

    • @waterairfire
      @waterairfire Před 2 lety +3

      @@indomie.seedap I agree with you. These people are destroying Bali.

    • @bahardin3992
      @bahardin3992 Před 2 lety +3

      @@indomie.seedap tell your Government that. They ( your government) allow this - don't blame the foreigners if the Government allows this... First send your message to your own people ie your Local Authority then your Government of Indonesia 🇮🇩 if you really want to save Bali.
      ( I'm so surprised you didn't see this..!)

    • @funnysungames546
      @funnysungames546 Před rokem +1

      @@indomie.seedap WELL SAID!!!

    • @funnysungames546
      @funnysungames546 Před rokem

      @@bahardin3992 foreigners are not kids ,of course we should blame the foreigners

  • @audibledarkness
    @audibledarkness Před 2 lety +7

    Yours is an amazing journey! So proud of you. Thank you for sharing with such detail your triumphs and misgivings. Respect!

  • @lisajenkins6194
    @lisajenkins6194 Před 2 lety +14

    Congratulations on such a major accomplishment! You are so inspiring and the house is gorgeous!

  • @tyrannalacey5946
    @tyrannalacey5946 Před 2 lety +4

    Your home is gorgeous! Although you may have went through some rough patches through the process, I’m so happy you endured through. You are an inspiration! Keep up the good work! CONGRATULATIONS!

  • @sisig2414
    @sisig2414 Před 2 lety +4

    Love to see this! You are truely an inspiration to have accomplished all of this at such a young age! Wishing you much success in the future!

  • @naturalgirldiy
    @naturalgirldiy Před 2 lety +5

    This is so amazing. Thanks for being so transparent. Absolutely love the mural.

  • @DillionJones21
    @DillionJones21 Před 2 lety +4

    Congratulations on your accomplishments! I am excited for you and so proud of you for living your best life! Thank you for being open and sharing information with us.

  • @tjules7
    @tjules7 Před 2 lety +12

    You are absolutely amazing. You symbolize the saying "The sky is the limit"!

  • @bilamaha
    @bilamaha Před 2 lety +31

    First of all congratulation on your new house. I was really inspired by seeing your videos. I hope one day I can build my own villa in Bali or Lombok. As an Indonesian and a woman I am really proud of you!!

  • @PandoraEast
    @PandoraEast Před 2 lety +10

    Kudos to you for having gone through that process! When you are a high level professional, authentic representative of your business, you expect people to run their business the way you do. When you take that chunk of money from a prospective client, you are ready to deliver and want to return clients/future referrals so you're committed to doing it well. Unfortunately, too many people, especially in the construction, home reno business. Went what you did

  • @Lomylana
    @Lomylana Před 2 lety +7

    I love your channel! It's so inspiring to see a woman achieve big projects like this! I hope you will share with us your other projects in Dubai!!

  • @VirgoDluxe
    @VirgoDluxe Před 2 lety +5

    I am so happy watching you live out your dreams despite adversity! I am confident that you will continue to accomplish great things. You Go Girl 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @amremnant
    @amremnant Před 2 lety +5

    Kudos for you for living your dream! Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Your home is stunning, and I wish you all the best!

  • @YourFavoritePO
    @YourFavoritePO Před rokem +3

    It blows mind how brilliant this young woman is ‼️ So amazing and inspiring

  • @voice-of-reason318
    @voice-of-reason318 Před 2 lety +5

    Congratulations again! Your new home is just beautiful! A dream come true! Blessings! I'll definitely use your travel agency when this pandemic is truly over. ❤🙏🏽

  • @rozellahajwang5790
    @rozellahajwang5790 Před 2 lety +7

    This is so amazing, very detailed information! And your involvement in the whole process to see this through is quite inspiring. You really achieved what you envisioned 😍.

  • @adriennehilll
    @adriennehilll Před 2 lety +32

    You are such an inspiration girl!

    • @oringo556
      @oringo556 Před 2 lety

      We share the same name! Are we related?

  • @sheilaerkins1071
    @sheilaerkins1071 Před 2 lety +4

    Congratulations Chidi on the successful
    completion of your stunningly beautiful home! Will definitely consider a vacation
    here.

  • @kerriannanderson962
    @kerriannanderson962 Před 2 lety +10

    I don't know you, but I'm so proud of you! You're such an inspiration.

  • @FlyingDressStThomas
    @FlyingDressStThomas Před 2 lety +3

    You are such an inspiration! I absolutely love your house!!!! Everything is great. My fav is pool and artwork and just overall beauty!

  • @indigenousliving4367
    @indigenousliving4367 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you for being so honest and staying positive after this experience.

  • @wayneseymour1
    @wayneseymour1 Před 2 lety +10

    29:54 TRUST BUT VERIFY !!!!!!!!! Having been in the design and building industry for numerous years is a lesson well learned.For any future project you may undertake .You MUST!! be on site everyday!! not for the entire day but you must let the contractor and workers know and realize that you are more than interested and have a keen eye on not only them but the project.
    They will respect you when you are able to walk the walk and talk the talk of the building industry.

    • @happylifegrace4674
      @happylifegrace4674 Před 2 lety

      Well said. I would like to do this as well in Asia Thailand 🇹🇭. What tips you have to get ownership

  • @stephaniesusana1726
    @stephaniesusana1726 Před 2 lety +4

    This is so inspiring! Loved everything about this journey!

  • @roslandjbell6501
    @roslandjbell6501 Před 2 lety +2

    Definitely love to hear your building journey. I'm in the US and looking to remodeling my parent's home. I have never purchased my own home, and this is a blessing in disguise. Just your knowledge in your time frame is greatly appreciated. I am also in the very beginning stages of learning the travel industry in my 50's and it doesn't bother me as much as it did in the beginning listening to motivated speakers and my daughter showed me your video and I am truly thankful to your growth and knowledge and willingness to share. Continue on your great journeys.

  • @victoria-qq4jr
    @victoria-qq4jr Před 2 lety +14

    I am so proud of you my sistah you are living the dream. My husband and I visited Bali in 2019 and I told myself I would love to move there it’s so beautiful. 🥰😍💕

  • @healthmat3971
    @healthmat3971 Před 2 lety +14

    I am proud of you Ashley. God bless you 🙏❤️. I am inspired.

  • @ashleyemanuela
    @ashleyemanuela Před 2 lety +3

    Chidi, you are such an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your story and loving your best life

  • @ProsperousJanetta
    @ProsperousJanetta Před rokem +2

    I'm so glad you shared all the lessons you learned the good, bad, and ugly! The same thing happened to us, where we sent money to Africa and they used it for something else. Prayerfully we will finally finish building this year. So proud of you sista! ❤️

  • @yonihumphrey2860
    @yonihumphrey2860 Před 2 lety

    Congratulations on your beautiful new home! It’s stunning and I’m so excited for you!! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @mmmotives7452
    @mmmotives7452 Před 2 lety +3

    My my my you knocked it out the park Chidi. Beautiful home lady....you are truly an inspiration!

  • @thandakeller7395
    @thandakeller7395 Před 2 lety +5

    Love it! I have to compliment you on a job well done. This home is absolutely gorgeous and i would love to have the blueprint if possible

  • @leatile4310
    @leatile4310 Před 2 lety +2

    I’m proud of you and happy for you as well. Very inspirational and that’s a beautiful contemporary villa 😊

  • @Chlurr007
    @Chlurr007 Před 2 lety +2

    This is incredible! Discovered you and this build via my cousin, and she loves you and all you've accomplished! Big ups to you!

  • @julianaceansah8316
    @julianaceansah8316 Před 2 lety +3

    Great video thanks for sharing Chidi and being open in sharing the breakdown and insights to building your Luxury house in Bali, I’ll definitely be taking on some of your tips as we’re in the process of buying land and building in Auburi Ghana 🇬🇭 👌🏾

  • @cjgmc1
    @cjgmc1 Před 2 lety +4

    In addition to all of the above, the country is clean too, and the infrastructure is up to par. The very best to you!

  • @cleanslatemed
    @cleanslatemed Před 2 lety +1

    This is so amazing!! Congratulations Chidi, your home is stunning! 👑👏

  • @anumsadventures
    @anumsadventures Před 2 lety +3

    Fellow WPOC here. This is so inspiring. Congrats on building such a beautiful home!!

  • @hatchedworks
    @hatchedworks Před 2 lety +13

    Watching this on a lunch break Love Love it. We have the agency to build a life we love. We DESERVE it! YOU deserve it

  • @lulubelle2009
    @lulubelle2009 Před 2 lety +135

    The $500k you were able to save & spend on this build is a BIG deal. Very few 25yr olds or adults of any age can raise this kind of $$$ without the support of wealthy parents or a bank loan.

    • @agnesphilips2714
      @agnesphilips2714 Před 2 lety +10

      Agreed but if you super focused and save its possible. With good credit savings and loans you can achieve alot at a very young age.

    • @alexandertraveler510
      @alexandertraveler510 Před 2 lety +3

      Nah

    • @ckbond41
      @ckbond41 Před 2 lety +27

      Didn't she just mention she own 2 businesses...

    • @Preciousjobel
      @Preciousjobel Před 2 lety +16

      At this point that’s the goal for my kids since I didn’t get there I will make sure my children do extremely well.

    • @ytb8361
      @ytb8361 Před 2 lety +9

      @@Preciousjobel be a good example for your kids by constantly trying to achieve wealth and your kids may work with you to help you. Wishing you all the best! You may become wealthy young, middle aged or older. What matters is that you keep trying. I am encouraging you, rooting for you and cheering for you!

  • @manosk1705
    @manosk1705 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you, Chidi. We currently build our home in Canggu and we learn so much from your experience. God bless and enjoy your travels!

  • @dianeoconnor7253
    @dianeoconnor7253 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm so proud of you! You're so inspiring!❤ Congratulations on all of your endeavors!🎈🎈🎈🎉🎉

  • @obacrosswire
    @obacrosswire Před 2 lety +3

    you are amazing !!! i love your energy ! inspired by everything you are saying 🙌

  • @indigenousliving4367
    @indigenousliving4367 Před 2 lety +13

    I had a similar experience during the early stages of trying to build my dream house in Jamaica . It's difficult to stay positive and keep going when you don't have Family support and if they are the ones ripping you off.

    • @kailinyah8843
      @kailinyah8843 Před 2 lety +2

      Sorry that happened to you

    • @MontegoBayTechTalk
      @MontegoBayTechTalk Před 2 lety +7

      Stop relying on them and deal with a professional builder whose references you have checked and who pays taxes (is licensed and not shady about sharing their information).

    • @globalismoblackman
      @globalismoblackman Před 2 lety +2

      @@MontegoBayTechTalk Correct 👍 We need to stop sentiments and emotional attachment giving a project just because they are family or friends. Business is business and should be handled by certified professionals. It's worth the money.

  • @orchidgirl05
    @orchidgirl05 Před 2 lety +1

    Love love this!! Such an inspiration 🙏🏾❤️

  • @MyDaybyLori
    @MyDaybyLori Před 2 lety

    Thank you for being open about the process and looking forward to more.

  • @atriana4691
    @atriana4691 Před 2 lety +6

    Congratulation for your lovely house and the effort during the building process👏👏 ... your are a very positive person ...and I am proud the you are a proud black, african woman 👍👍

  • @InternetGirl1093
    @InternetGirl1093 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you so much for sharing how much your home cost! Super inspirational for me, as a young Black woman myself :)

  • @tmur7231
    @tmur7231 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks for sharing such an informative video! Sending prayers and continued blessings to you young queen👑

  • @melissasmith9071
    @melissasmith9071 Před 2 lety

    I so appreciate your honesty, it is refreshing and I am glad you came out on the other side. I am really interested about hearing about all the lessons

  • @Mylittlefurbabys
    @Mylittlefurbabys Před 2 lety +6

    I'm interested in a deep dive into the process, yes please 😁

  • @theodorejohnson1023
    @theodorejohnson1023 Před 2 lety +1

    Love your grind and perseverance!! Keep Shining!!!

  • @chriss.6649
    @chriss.6649 Před 2 lety +1

    Love this video and love how you sharing the information about your business, Thank you for sharing !

  • @zenikotsokoane2412
    @zenikotsokoane2412 Před 2 lety +4

    I would definitely love a detailed video of the building process. I've purchased a land in my country and looking at starting to build next year, but there is nothing that teaches step by step process and I want to avoid losing money. Thanks again Chidi

    • @MontegoBayTechTalk
      @MontegoBayTechTalk Před 2 lety +5

      Be there in person at the start of every phase and at the end of a phase, and if you can't set up cameras on site to stream to you what's going on, them consider taking vacations to build when you are there and then pause building while you are gone. Definitely get a skilled architect to design your home and use their recommendations on other professionals such as surveyors or engineers.

  • @Michael-ye4kw
    @Michael-ye4kw Před 2 lety +4

    You are amazing to pull this off. I really didnt think this would work out. Fortunately you had the funds to survive the setbacks.

  • @africanstoryteller
    @africanstoryteller Před 2 lety +1

    This is simply amazing! I just subscribed because I'm super inspired by your story and accomplishment. Congratulations

  • @vivianwade3185
    @vivianwade3185 Před 2 lety +1

    You go girl!!!! I'm so proud of you!!! God bless!!!

  • @Louisiana2Texas
    @Louisiana2Texas Před 2 lety +3

    Amazing video and amazing editing as usual

  • @boukmananddessalines5522
    @boukmananddessalines5522 Před 2 lety +13

    Happy Holidays! You are an impressive young entrepreneur with a bright future. You remind me of myself and my 3 sisters.
    I have been dealing with contractors in NYC for 30 years now, and it has not been easy. And yes, they do run away with your money even when they know they will be taking to court. I have had the same experiences in the Caribbean also. It’s a “ contractor disease.”
    May success be yours always!
    Be Powerful!

  • @estiw.6270
    @estiw.6270 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for loving Bali and Indonesia. Hope you have wonderful adventure ahead in Indonesia. From Indonesian fellow here.

  • @fransbeautysupplieshomedec4076

    Congratulations Chidi Ashley on your accomplishments! Thank you for sharing you have a beautiful 🏡!

  • @goodvibesonly153
    @goodvibesonly153 Před 2 lety +31

    My plans were to move to The Gambia before the Pandemic hit. However, you have made me question that move. I'm really thinking about Bali now. Of course I'd need to come visit first to be sure. Thanks for sharing your journey.

    • @adiariantikadunia9618
      @adiariantikadunia9618 Před 2 lety +2

      Live in Bali is a dream for most of the people from all around the world

    • @joselliott6
      @joselliott6 Před 2 lety +4

      I want to move to the Gambia but also definitely want to visit Bali!

    • @oringo556
      @oringo556 Před 2 lety

      Shall we together

    • @derrickmutuma7185
      @derrickmutuma7185 Před 2 lety +6

      Come to Kenya y'all. Naivasha, Lamu, Diani, Kisumu and Nakuru are quality options.

    • @MontegoBayTechTalk
      @MontegoBayTechTalk Před 2 lety +11

      Live your dream and just go visit Bali. She isn't modifying her dream to suit someone else's, why should you? Just rent her place when you go and enjoy, then return to The Gambia. :) Put your journey up on CZcams when you do it, we don't see anything about there on here!

  • @independenciafinanceiraref169

    You gooo girl :D congrats on the place, it looks gorgeous...

  • @sandiin6885
    @sandiin6885 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow. This looks fabulous. You were so young when you started but so wise, brave and so inspiring.

  • @RobinFlysHigh
    @RobinFlysHigh Před 2 lety +2

    Also the style and aesthetic of your home is absolutely beautiful

  • @blackmuzunguu4525
    @blackmuzunguu4525 Před 2 lety +3

    You are sooooo inspiring sister! Would love to plan a trip with solo trips soon!

  • @emerygoossens8134
    @emerygoossens8134 Před 2 lety +93

    Congratulations! Great to see another successful NYU Alumni! I am trying to make a move to Bali as well. Could you post a breakdown of the 458k cost of the house? I am most interested in the cost of the land, cost of the building, and how much the different contractors cost. Any details would be greatly appreciated!

    • @Klgray7373
      @Klgray7373 Před 2 lety +18

      So you want an itemization report

    • @karmenjane1257
      @karmenjane1257 Před 2 lety +10

      @@Klgray7373 right, the nerve. She literally gave the blueprint but some just want to be spoon fed.

    • @Klgray7373
      @Klgray7373 Před 2 lety +4

      @@karmenjane1257 the audacity of laziness it’s my soul when you ASK to be spoon fed

    • @Myt229
      @Myt229 Před 2 lety +3

      @@Klgray7373 lol

    • @my0.02cents
      @my0.02cents Před 2 lety +6

      @@Klgray7373 Thats not the worst part. The worst is asking for all of that for free...FREE...

  • @NaimahFuller
    @NaimahFuller Před rokem

    Chidi - thanks you so much for sharing your journey of building your dream house in Bali - I’m so proud of you - so inspired by you and som unexpectedly educated by you based on your incredible entrepreneurial integrity and courage - not to mention your authenticity of a sell taught - loved the advise to - “follow your gut” - there’s much I would like express - but what a beautiful house/home you have built. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!

  • @fs8004
    @fs8004 Před 2 lety +1

    Congrats Queen! Beuatiful project! Thank you for the tips. Much love.

  • @LAMaman
    @LAMaman Před 2 lety +33

    Construction is an issue here in the U.S. too! My cousin had two contractors take off with her money.
    My husband and I just finished a two year renovation - it was suppose to be a few months back in January 2020 but the first contractor caused a fire at our place. Come to find out, he didn’t have a general license contractor but just drywall - he was recommended by my husband’s brother and we didn’t check the credentials either because we assumed he was a good contractor based on my bro-in-law’s recommendation. Big mistake - we had to hire another contractor recommended by our friends and he has been great, if not a little slow because these contractors are constantly taking on other work. But he was honest and didn’t run off with our money, so that’s all we could ask for. His work is great!

    • @Chidi_Ashley
      @Chidi_Ashley  Před 2 lety +7

      That’s awful! I guess it happens everywhere lol i wish i knew that before 😂❤️ Im glad things are going well now

    • @porcorosso4330
      @porcorosso4330 Před 2 lety +1

      Wow. That feels extreme. I guess my family lucked out on all their renovations.
      I mean it was a pain for them to find people to work for them, but at least no one started a fire or ran off with their money.

  • @jocelyn-n-tech
    @jocelyn-n-tech Před 2 lety +3

    the 46k for the furniture is actually less that what I was thinking. I'm looking at an 18k cloud couch from RH and to think for little more than double that I could furnish a whole place over there with custom furniture is pretty amazing.

  • @lmboyd3
    @lmboyd3 Před 2 lety

    The house is beautiful! I’m loving your interior designing. The artwork, like the one behind you, and the roof patio is heavenly! Enjoy the space my sister ♥️✊🏾

  • @candiraiin
    @candiraiin Před 2 lety

    Appreciate the transparency and honesty. Great job on your new place! Job well done 👍🏽.

  • @4EverHome
    @4EverHome Před 2 lety +4

    Congrats on the beautiful house. It is not a small feat. Thanks for sharing the cost and breakdown. Enjoy your hard-earned investment.

  • @phoenixking8134
    @phoenixking8134 Před 2 lety +3

    Chidi, I am so happy for you and I am glad you made this video and revealed all that you have revealed. For, when I first saw your interior decorator, I sensed something was amiss. Also, when you did not do a video about the finish of the house, I started to really worry about you and was to the point of attempting to contact the authorities, because I felt something had actually happened to you. I almost did, but did not know exactly who to contact. Reason, you, or I though I had seen a short video of you stating that the house was almost finished and would be seen in a couple of weeks, I think you actually gave a date, so I was waiting for it, but it never happened, so, I thought I was going crazy or senile, I am over 60, and that when I stared to believe something sinister had happened to you. Then, a couple of days or weeks later, a video of you on a trip with other ladies surfaced and though it sort of made me feel a bit easier, it did not completely dispel my fears of something happened to you. So, yes, you are a Woman, a beautiful and resourceful woman, not to forget, highly intelligent, strong, industrious, kind, ambitious, compassionate, passionate, and all-round great personality, person and successful, but, remember, you are also young and single, so, please protect yourself, be careful, be happy, and live your life to the fullest. Oh! I almost forgot, you are also AFRICAN! SO, you are like a daughter to me, I have & sons. But, I am also, a direct descendant of the first Woman on the face of the Earth, making my DNA, amongst the oldest on the face of the Earth. And I am 100% African.

  • @violets711
    @violets711 Před 2 lety +2

    I love the way you articulate so eloquently, like a BAWSE! YESSS, Black women are amazing and powerful

  • @yandjong2658
    @yandjong2658 Před 2 lety +1

    🙌🙌🙌 happy for you Ashley, Enjoy your hardworking now

  • @lrm52283
    @lrm52283 Před 2 lety +5

    Congratulations! My husband and I visited Bali in 2018 (nusa penida and ubud) and it was amazing! The people are great, the natural beauty is insane. And so much to do. Diving, animal encounters, surf, yoga, hike, and 12 course fancy meals (locavore in ubud was our favorite) for $55 usd
    Thanks for being honest about the hardships as well.

  • @patrosser319
    @patrosser319 Před 2 lety +3

    OMG, You are such an inspiration, I am over twice your age, but even though it's to late for me to live a better life, so many younger people can see what they can become and not settle for just being basic. SIMPLY AMAZING 👏 👏 👏

  • @Temmysdiary
    @Temmysdiary Před 2 lety +1

    Congratulations Chidi, you are an inspiration to people like me. Living your best life with no regrets. More wins

  • @miles2burn
    @miles2burn Před 2 lety +1

    You are freakin incredible and I celebrate you and your success!!!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 such an inspiration and I admire your boldness to venture out and do things that the average person wouldn’t even think to do! Me and you are on the same page because I’m planning on doing the same you did in Bali but in Africa!! Bless you Queen🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @patsyg32
    @patsyg32 Před 2 lety +3

    Please share your experience with us on building from the ground up.

  • @angelaangella24
    @angelaangella24 Před 2 lety +4

    Hello
    Very proud of you...
    I'm old enough to be your mom... so good job kido!
    Please explore Portugal 🇵🇹
    It's beautiful country and the food is amazing
    Super friendly and clean.
    Let me know if you need an interior designer...
    Wishing you all the best.

    • @sm3675
      @sm3675 Před 2 lety +1

      Portugal lately has been all the rave with tourism blogs. Coming from Albania, I would love to visit. Thankfully Portugal is extremely close to me compared to Bali Indonesia 😭😭

  • @suzanne9695
    @suzanne9695 Před 2 lety

    Amazing!! I am proud of you sista!!! How inspiring! May you always be blessed, and thank you for sharing!

  • @indraheens4649
    @indraheens4649 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for your detailed information ❤️
    Wishing you stay healthy and happy in Bali 😘