“I have been in this state of both losing and finding myself at the same time. I am mourning old versions of myself while celebrating these new versions and chapters of myself that are coming in. And it’s happening simultaneously.”
I have not felt a statement more deeply. So glad you’re back! Excited for all that’s to come 🥳🥰💛
The intro!!!!!!! Omg!! So beautiful, so everything YOU. I LOVE IT SO MUCH
Welcome back Bri, congratulations on making the first step. I felt this on a spiritual level. 2021 was the ghetto, excited for all that’s to come! What you said about consistency and authenticity was a mfing word!
“I’m fine with empathy but sympathy makes me cringe” “I know that things will be okay I need conversations and experiences” this hit me the most!!
The Smartistas know! & I couldn’t have said it any better than “I’m feeling all the things!” Yea bihh I am sad 😂
Girl you literally had me in tears! I’m so overjoyed for you and your returning spirit. I think you said so much of what everybody has been feeling throughout this whole pandemic, the suppression of SELF🤦🏽♀️. And even though it’s not over, we can finally start to see some light at the end of the tunnel!! Go girl go! Love ya so much ❤️❤️
EXACTLY !!!! nerdy black girls need a platform!!!!!!! cant wait to see what you do 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Glad to see you back! Hope you continue to share the essence of you, your art.
Oh snap Bri has returned, YESSSS!!!
I absolutely loved everything about the transparency and authenticity of this video. Looking forward to all of the new content!
Been waiting for this moment for awhile, seeing more of the artistic side of you, the process, the edits, the creativity. From artist to artist can't wait to see what you'll share 💜
Thank you for going live because you didn’t have to explain and you articulated your thoughts very eloquently. Looking forward to all of your many creations to come.♥️🌹
Definitely been gang gang for years so I’ll glad your back. And Anime and art are literally everything to me plus I’m always rewatching your videos for my trims. Happy for your healing and honestly the slow recovery we all are facing during this time. Thank you!
I am so happy you’re back Bri! I have always loved your creativity & loved that I could get more from your channel than just hair. You are a person at the end of the day & a beautiful, creative expression of one at that! 👩🏾🎨 I’ll be here! Welcome back🙏🏾
Omg yes! It’s admirable how vulnerable you are, yet so composed! I’ve most definitely felt every word you said, feels good to know I’m not the only one, especially as an full-time artist.
So glad to see you back and looking forward to the content that’s to come! ❤️ a lot of what you said really resonated with me but especially the part about how your healing journey is going. Love the new intro too!
I love you sharing your art story. I believe many artists will relate to it…art is everywhere. And when that’s how you see the world and everything that it’s made of it’s truly a gift that many can’t see.
I love the transparency and the fact that your being so honest with yourself! The growth is so inspiring ❤️
I’m so happy to see you back and flourishing in your joy. I’m also glad you were able to breathe and have that time out for yourself. I can’t wait for this new season in your life and on the channel💛
A lot of tubers are dealing with social media burn out so take a break if you had too is what I say. Your mom is right talking about it can hear the passion, looking forward for the new videos ❤ love the intro
I can't wait to see what you have for us! I can see how excited you are when you talk about art, there is a glow, so if you're excited so am I!
I’m so excited for what’s to come! Can’t wait to see more art from you🙌🏾🙌🏾
I feel like a lot of us are experiencing this, wanting to express our whole full selves. Thank you so much for sharing ❤
Welcome Back. Thanks for being transparent. Happy New You, Being You! 😊 💖and Congratulations 🎊 👏🏾
thank you 💗 love your talking videos especially the investigative ones like the cult story lol. excited for what you have in store in 2022.
Bri!!! This is exactly how many of us have been feeling and you articulated this so beautifully. You are growing so graciously. As gracious as one can lol. Thank you for your transparency. 🖤🖤🖤
Omg I felt the same way about my art! I miss drawing/painting and didn’t realize how much it brought me happiness until I stopped doing it for a year. Definitely going to make it a priority this year. Love you Bri ❤️❤️❤️
SO MUCH OF WHAT YOU SAID IN THIS VIDEO I HAVE BEEN FEELING BUT COULD NOT PUT IT INTO WORDS! THIS VIDEO WAS NEEDED!!! THERE IS SOOO MUCH THAT YOU UNPACKED AND I NEEDED TO HEAR IT!! IM GLAD YOU HAVE FOUND YOUR EXCITEMENT AGAIN!! 💕💕💕
I love the new intro btw!!❤️
Yayyyy Bri is back y'all!!!!😍🥰... I've been BINGING your videos for the past few months so happy to have you back!!!
Omg, I’m so excited to see what’s to come. I just happened to be going through my subscriptions and found you again! I’m excited you get to be your full self and I’m here for it! I can wait to see how you make cosplay stuff! I need a elf ear tutorial please!
I’m here for this!! I’m so happy to hear that you’re sharing your art with us 😊
Girl it's been gang gang for years... I'd watch you write grocery lists. I'm just excited for whatever you create. See you soon
So happy that your back, you really been holding me down since the Smartista days 😭❤️ thank you for sharing this part of yourself with us. This resonated fr with art always being apart of me and how life really do be lifeing! I will always rock with you and support your content Bri!
Let’s gooo Bri backk on MLK day IKDR🤣❤️
That passion right there, radiating through my screen, is the reason why I followed you and subbed a number of years ago. God, I love you Bri 😭🥰❤️🙏🏾 Thank you for you ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I 100% relate to doing something because of society and people not knowing that core part of you. I’m glad that you’re ready to show more of that part of your life. I’m excited to see it.
Who else looking at this and just burst out into tears 😭??!?? !! You spoke to persons on so many levels , I’m so happy for you and I look forward to seeing more !!! Been looking at you from day one !!! You being unapologetic open in this video made me love you even more !!! ❤️❤️❤️ blessings babe and I can’t wait to see you reach in and show us more of your creative side ❤️❤️❤️
please continue to share every aspect of yourself. your authenticity and happiness radiates through the screen and is contagious...like now i want to shatter every box i try to put myself in. i wish nothing but continued success, progress, and growth for you!
Absolutely love everything!!!! I’m excited!!!
Been following since subista gang and I think the real ones been knew on a spiritual level how nerdy and artistic you are! Can’t wait to see everything in full effect!!! Much love 🥰
this resonates with me so much! i almost cried to be honest, im so happy for you & looking forward to what you have in store. the world needs more of us being our true selves, all parts of us as multi dimensional beings ♥️🙏🏾🙏🏾 imposter syndrome is real, but no room for that in 2022 🙅🏾♀️🙅🏾♀️
i went to look at your IG again halfway through this & girl you're way too talented to not show us all of what you got. ☺️💓💓💓
So excited for this part of your journey! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 love you and the new intro/outro!
The "mourning old versions of myself and celebrating new chapters as they come in," hits differently. I stand with you on that and currently feel that in my life as well. I feel you on needing to make decisions for yourself, to get back to you and the peace in you. We are glad you are back!
This is the Bri Hall I know! I been watching you for years and you been so inspirational for me. I’m glad you don’t have to feel like you are living a double life anymore. I’m here for all of the content 💞✨🤟🏾
Welcome back! I’m looking forward to seeing your creative explorations!
I've been following your evolution for eight years and it's an absolute pleasure to watch you flourish and evolve. So much of what you said resonates deeply..."the only way is through" has been a recurring theme for me as well. I'm beyond excited to continue to witness the range of brilliance and authenticity you bring to this world! 🥰
Welcome back!!! I’m excited for your new journey on here. I miss the SmartistaBeauty days where you were giving all kinds of content. I learned so much from you that didn’t have to do with hair.
Congratulations on everything Bri! So proud of you! 💚💚
Welcome back Bri! I love how transparent you are and you’re being more honest with yourself and coming into yourself by sharing your experiences with us and showing us more of you. And I know that’s not something easy to do because of all the eyes watching you. I’ve been waiting on this for you because I know how being an artist and being a creator is important to you and it’s literally apart of you. I can’t wait to see so much more from you. I love seeing you express yourself through your art. My heart is so full for you. Thank you ❤️
Excited to see your more well rounded content! Welcome back!
Hey Bri. Definitely in the same boat as you… this video felt very affirming and validating as I felt so alone in this. I’m here for whatever type of content you want to share. Much love ❤️
Giiiiirl I’m ready for it all! Super happy and thankful that you’re sharing other parts of you with us!! I missed ya girl! 🥰🙌🏾🙌🏾
You're a true gem 💎 ♊️ ! Welcome back!!!
Welcome backkkk!! Missed you!
The background music, listening to you talk about something you love, ART... It's all just beautiful. When you shared what your teachers said to you about your art, that is what resonates with me the most. I haven't drawn since I was in high school, claiming artificial busyness with varsity and then work, but that has made me unhappy. I needed this video, and I am more than glad to go on this journey with you. Fellow Nerdy Black Girl!
Excited to see your new content! Been rocking with you since 2015!! God bless :)
I've been sub'd to your channel for several years while, Bri!! I rarely comment here (or on any channel, for that matter)...but I have to say, it is absolutely incredible how much I was able to connect with you on a LOT of your previous life experiences -- I'm currently transitioning through plusses and minusses in my own life and it was refreshing to hear another black woman candidly speaking about the thinking* that underlies the decisions we make as we navigate through these times.
A black artist, scientist & fellow DMV native here -- sending virtual hugs and ALL positive vibes as you continue to evolve. :)
Welcome back!!! You got me hype for what's coming next. So happy and proud of you. LET'S GO!!!! GANG GANG🤟🤟
Welcome back Queen 💓🙏🏾
I’m here for it all! Can’t wait to see what you have coming!
Bri I found you back in the undercut days. But always stayed because of your creative animations while also educating us on your hair tips and tricks. SO excited to see you back in such a powerful and authentic way . My heart is beaming with you. Congratulations iN ADVANCE for the growth and blessings this shift is bringing your way 💖
Firstly, Ms LaHara ya backkk 🥳. Secondly, we love a multifaceted black queen and can’t wait to see all the creative stuff you’re going to share on here with us. You’re so inspiring 🤍🤍
Welcome back Bri. Glad you are back. Looking forward to your content
I’m an air sign as well and also an extroverted introvert as well. I can totally relate, Bri. I’m glad you decided to come back and explain (even though u really didn’t have to). We love and appreciate your authenticity and honesty. We just love you❣️🙏🏽🤗
Bri! hey sissss ! I wanna thank you for making this video, even though it was a challenge..cause it got to me! and ive been needing affirmation as a Black creative. I needed to hear you vocalize your love and passion to create. like you saying its who you are... sis. That resonated. Thanks for giving me the ability to SEE and HEAR what I couldn't describe or see around me. I always got excited when id see a video of you creating art. it was so interesting to me. like it fed my natural curiosity. I cant wait to see what you create! take it easy girl
Wow this video resonated with me so much 😭. From going through different emotions every other day to accepting my inner nerdiness as a black woman. i feel seen 🙌🏾
I’ve been watching your videos since you started. Welcome back.
Hey pretty girl! Nice to see ya back 💕
Ok I was not expecting all of that! I love the real ness 💗 we need more content like this !!!
Love it🙌 welcome back.
You look so happy!! And the intro is fire, can’t wait to see what you have coming for us.
Girl, you’re soooo PRETTY 😩😍😍😍💕
you're just so stunning. Welcome back!
the journey is the success because it makes you evolve into who you are meant to be! happy your posting
So excited, can’t wait to see your new content! Love the new intro!!!!!
So excited to have you back🥰, this video made me so happy. Glad to see ya back
You literally just spoke to my entire artistic being. WOW. Like a sign from the universe solidifying the conclusions I've already started to come to - but put in a way that just makes so much sense. I'm soooo excited for you!!! It's always so much more MEANINGFUL when you get to show ALL sides of you & not just this tiny likkle snippet. ROOTING FOR YOU ALWAYS, ALL WAYS! ✨🌟
Ahhh so happy this is resonating! Finding the right words is really what took time and sitting with the feelings. It’s time to really be and do what we’re being called to do
Ahhhhh I’m so happy you’re back Bri💓! Thank you sooo much for being a positive role model in my life by just being YOU✨
Yasss a new podcast!! Been waiting for this since Zaddy bri radio!!!!!
I love this is for you!!!! I can't wait to see what you have in store for your channel love :)
AHHH INTROOOO YESSS!
We need more of you for real! When I finally started my channel, the first thing I said was "I don't want to be in a box" and I'm holding myself to that. Thank you for being you!!
Gurl, I love it and I am here for it!💃🏾👏🏾💯
It didn't make sense how much I was so pumped seeing a new video from you ! SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU BACK !
I love it!! Black Nerd Girls Rock!!! Love your energy and your high vibration in this video! Don’t lose it. Stay true to you!!
Welcome back, chica. Ready for all the creations. Gang gang gang!!!
WOOT WOOT 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 we’re happy you’re back saweetieeee
Welcome back girl we miss you too!♥️
We missed you gurl ❤️ been here since the OG days and I am HERE for the growth! I'm a nerd too.
Can’t wait!!!
Bri!!!!! Welcome back!! ❤️✨
Gang gang gang squad!!! Aye I’m so happy you’re back tbh UA-cam was never the same for me. I love you smmm you are my inspiration Love you sis can’t wait to see your content❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Welcome back!!! Can’t wait.
Welcome back!
This resonates with me so much... thank you for finding the words. Also, I’m super excited about your creative vision and wherever it leads you! aaand I love a good podcast 👀
Happy this is resonating 🙏🏽 it took some time to place the feeling, but once you know what “it” is it becomes a bit easier to pave a path forward
whAt!!!! Bri’s backkkkkkkk!!!!💃💃💃💃💃💃💃❤️❤️
I’m glad you’re back. You definitely seem like you’re in a better space 🥰
Welcome back!!! I have been following you for years and with every video I am amazed at your talent!! For the podcast or videos will you be bringing back the Fearlessly Beautiful challenge? Can’t wait to see what you cook up next. Gang gang 🤟🏽💗
Yaayyy my fav is back!
I'm back! We have so much to catch up on! Comment what resonated most with you ❤️
Welcome back, girl! We missed ya. 🤗
It made me a bit sad that you weren't able to show us all of you because you came through the "baddie back door".
Your excitement makes my soul happy.
"Just be" - my dad
- an aspiring baddie hobbyist (nerd at heart)
You’re like the big sister I never had. I’ve been watching you since I did my big chop in middle school.. now I’m a junior in college. I relate so much to what you were saying about not wanting to be in a box. I’ve been in and out of degrees, careers, businesses, losing my creative side trying to do what makes sense to everyone else or play it safe. You are such an inspiration to me and I appreciate your transparency more than you know. You made a light bulb go off for me and I actually cried towards the end of the video. Just.. thank you for simply being you and please don’t stop. You remind me that being authentic to myself is worth it and I shouldn’t stray away.
Gang gang!! 😂💕
Just love you Bri. I really do😭♥️
The new intro is sooo colorful 😍
And you know I watch everything, hit me with your creative self♡
How are you ? How’s your new year going ?