Overcoming Obstacles | Maya Jama | TEDxYouth@ISA

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  • Опубліковано 13 жов 2024
  • Maya’s talk focuses on her life and how she came to be where she is now. With various anecdotes, Maya’s talk will inspire you to overcome the various obstacles you may face in order to pursue your lifelong ambitions.
    A radio presenter at RinseFM, and a host at 4Music, Maya Jama has been in the entertainment industry since she made the decision to move from Bristol to London at the tender age of 16.
    This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

КОМЕНТАРІ • 235

  • @banandababa
    @banandababa 7 років тому +488

    She is so mature for her age. I am always shocked when she mentions her age. What she has achieved in her life is inspiring.

    • @ellswhite5994
      @ellswhite5994 7 років тому +53

      She's a Tv presenter she didn't discover a cure for cancer

    • @lalalaal.
      @lalalaal. 7 років тому +68

      Ells White why so salty .....

    • @chan2009ify
      @chan2009ify 7 років тому +15

      Ells White Lol such a hater

    • @ellswhite5994
      @ellswhite5994 7 років тому +24

      Lol you're acting as if she's done something outstanding. Plenty of young TV presenters out there!

    • @banandababa
      @banandababa 7 років тому +100

      Plenty of WHITE ones. Her being a regular working class girl of half Somali background, its quite exceptional if you ask me. And she's a presenter of massive jobs at the age of 21. Sorry but that will always be impressive to me!

  • @robertah2353
    @robertah2353 2 роки тому +11

    I admire people who can be so transparent about what they’ve been through

  • @mmg12francis56
    @mmg12francis56 7 років тому +67

    I lost my older brother and my dad in the past 4 years and I've been going through a lot of shit and I'm still not where I wanna be in life but watching this made it feel better thank u Maya!!

    • @nesrinelag6820
      @nesrinelag6820 Рік тому +1

      How are u ?
      I hope things are better now...

  • @chan2009ify
    @chan2009ify 7 років тому +119

    She's so advanced and mature for her age you'd think she was around 25/26 so bright.

  • @staytrue4094
    @staytrue4094 7 років тому +41

    I think maturity comes at any age! She's done well

  • @zarabrown9157
    @zarabrown9157 7 років тому +11

    What a wonderful insight into your life. Your honesty and intelligence makes you a truly amazing & beautiful young woman. Inspiring to the youth! The message is you CHOSE who and what you want to do and be, you don't have to do bad things. Bless You with good things Maya. Amen.

  • @Lumos7
    @Lumos7 7 років тому +37

    Big respect to Maya she's a real one & a great example fi di ute dem

  • @msrita
    @msrita 3 роки тому +7

    She gets hate, but I dont know why. She's lovely and she's worked hard. Everyone has definitely gone through stuff sometimes worse, but great on her for showing you can overcome it 💪 👏

  • @masoomkadir7661
    @masoomkadir7661 7 років тому +76

    More women should be inspried by her. You dont get many genuine women like her. plus shes stunning

  • @anthonywest7583
    @anthonywest7583 2 роки тому +2

    MAYA JAMA IS BREATHTAKING.

  • @immzzyy6021
    @immzzyy6021 7 років тому +6

    What a beautiful soul! I've been following you on every social media platform (lol stalker alert) for a minute now and you're so a fun loving, amazing person that I love to see blossom! I wish nothing but the best for you and your future 💞

  • @VanessaKanbi
    @VanessaKanbi 7 років тому +16

    She's amazing. Defo Motivated after that

  • @xBaybeeStompahx
    @xBaybeeStompahx 7 років тому +9

    I wish they let her talk for longer :( Very inspiring story though!!

  • @newlols9646
    @newlols9646 7 років тому +5

    maya is a exceptional young lady and true to her self. Without being biased is inspiring and truth in many ways. I look at her and see my own self and daughters. I'm glad someone like her exist to inspire my children. love you baby and keep growing. you are truth.I hope they don't keep you. down.

  • @salmaa892
    @salmaa892 7 років тому +30

    This is so inspirational and I really relate to this right now!! Thank you maya!!!

  • @AnActualGem
    @AnActualGem 7 років тому +6

    Perfect timing for me to watch this, I didn't know it but I needed this.. Thanks for speaking out Maya x

  • @ayatchafaqui
    @ayatchafaqui 7 років тому +19

    She's such an inspiration ❤️❤️

  • @Mass998
    @Mass998 4 роки тому +21

    That's was beautiful mixture they made. Product of Somalia 🇸🇴 , made in Sweden 🇸🇪.

  • @kmudmo9191
    @kmudmo9191 7 років тому +103

    she's a g

  • @asmaahmed1911
    @asmaahmed1911 7 років тому +8

    such an inspiring woman!!

  • @yiannimize
    @yiannimize 7 років тому +17

    My Team!

  • @JoleneJadeMusic
    @JoleneJadeMusic 7 років тому +2

    AMAZING. really enjoyed seeing this side to her. she is truly a blessing!

  • @girlblissy
    @girlblissy 7 років тому +16

    I believe that when youre just about to walk into the next chapter in life, god makes sure you gain the strength u need and you just so happen to experience some difficulty... this experience toughens you up and prepares you for the real world.

  • @amina-mf8nq
    @amina-mf8nq 7 років тому +114

    she is so pretty

  • @MaryLove09
    @MaryLove09 7 років тому +9

    I would have thought she's above 25 yrs old. Shine on babes X

  • @tialewis5105
    @tialewis5105 7 років тому +4

    She is such an inspiration this really touched me ♥️ thank you maya for being such a bundle of joy in this crazy world

  • @leggetts321
    @leggetts321 7 років тому +11

    Her boyfriend died, that shocked me most she’s such an inspiration

  • @KKG2148
    @KKG2148 7 років тому +10

    Wow she's done so much at a young age

  • @ayaandahir5900
    @ayaandahir5900 7 років тому +100

    I honestly love Maya just for the sake of Allah she's such a great human tbh❤️❤️❤️🌹

    • @Vinni726
      @Vinni726 7 років тому +19

      she's not muslim but she is somali

    • @ayaandahir5900
      @ayaandahir5900 7 років тому +13

      Amz Twotimes have I said anything about her religion you dumb gyal! Mi nuh care about her religion and I do know she's Christian

    • @ayaandahir5900
      @ayaandahir5900 7 років тому

      AmeliaDavis100 babes don't know how long you was following her put she's christen and believes in god but that's none of my business 😊

    • @staYcooL478
      @staYcooL478 7 років тому

      Chinese Kid Chinese bwoi badman

    • @mahadabdi764
      @mahadabdi764 7 років тому

      Chinese Kid she isn't even muslim

  • @aisha9154
    @aisha9154 7 років тому +17

    God, this woman is amazing.

  • @shanmcginley
    @shanmcginley 7 років тому +31

    Love this, smashed it Maya!

  • @timijames820
    @timijames820 2 роки тому

    This has really motivated me. Watch this space!!

  • @sahraomar5733
    @sahraomar5733 7 років тому +6

    Maya you've got a beautiful and inspiration soul. Keep going strong!! ❤️

  • @Staceyrow
    @Staceyrow 7 років тому +6

    Damn this made me cry 😩❤️

  • @foyinadesanya
    @foyinadesanya 7 років тому +4

    Beautiful & articulate. Goalsss

  • @DharmaDigest
    @DharmaDigest 6 років тому +6

    well done. wish you all the success for the future my dear. god bless you

    • @icecreamladydream
      @icecreamladydream 6 років тому +2

      are you still wishing here the same success after her darkism comments towards dark skinned women?

  • @tiss1388
    @tiss1388 3 роки тому +6

    She's somali🇸🇴💙💙💙💙💙💙

  • @ticklezx
    @ticklezx 7 років тому +6

    Such an inspiring ted talk Maya, you done such an amazing Job. Good luck in your future endeavours!!!

  • @ollie5385
    @ollie5385 7 років тому +7

    What an inspiration!

  • @torem3001
    @torem3001 4 роки тому +1

    hope she goes far

  • @kiprotichkoechmaiywa2870
    @kiprotichkoechmaiywa2870 7 років тому +3

    This is incredible Maya...some positive vibes there

  • @bethwilson1398
    @bethwilson1398 7 років тому +7

    amazing!

  • @aragti6060
    @aragti6060 6 років тому +62

    somali girls so gorgeous, something in the water.

    • @Applesonthelawn
      @Applesonthelawn 6 років тому +8

      Aragti that’s my wedding picture in your dp lol 👆🏾

    • @aragti6060
      @aragti6060 6 років тому +6

      Maliah ,really wow what a small world,you damn pretty,can i still use it, tis beautiful picture.thnx.

    • @Applesonthelawn
      @Applesonthelawn 6 років тому +4

      Aragti sure, why not, it was over a decade ago after all lol

    • @aragti6060
      @aragti6060 6 років тому

      thnx.

    • @F.H.
      @F.H. 5 років тому +3

      Her mother is Swedish n white Her father is Somali. She.s jus gorgeous

  • @arlinegeorge6967
    @arlinegeorge6967 3 роки тому

    Interesting n informative impressive talk. Thank you, bless you. All your dreams come true.

  • @xcutiepie10x
    @xcutiepie10x 4 роки тому +2

    You’re amazing I love you

  • @sophie-963
    @sophie-963 7 років тому +5

    You're a natural, beautiful , and talented young lady. Drop the "like"s and the "so yeah"s and you be amazing

  • @waleedarif9327
    @waleedarif9327 6 років тому +1

    Thankyou Maya!

  • @stephaniegogo263
    @stephaniegogo263 6 років тому

    love you loads M, as always! thanks for sharing

  • @pepperAnge_
    @pepperAnge_ 7 років тому +2

    Great job Maya!!!

  • @Philosophical_Floss
    @Philosophical_Floss 3 роки тому +1

    Brilliant!

  • @desray2609
    @desray2609 7 років тому +148

    She is 21? Swore she was 30ish.. whoa

    • @pagethreemodel
      @pagethreemodel 7 років тому +29

      I'm convinced she lies about her age...like MOST prominent figures.

    • @DatsNang
      @DatsNang 7 років тому +11

      mzChocoSensualHedbob she's actually is 21....I know her little brother

    • @pagethreemodel
      @pagethreemodel 7 років тому +14

      A G well if that's the case she's ageing horrendously.

    • @alaweeezy
      @alaweeezy 7 років тому +8

      des ray she's 23

    • @chan2009ify
      @chan2009ify 7 років тому

      des ray She looks 26

  • @stevenrhodes921
    @stevenrhodes921 4 роки тому

    Alluring.

  • @gorgeousgal6803
    @gorgeousgal6803 6 років тому +1

    I love herrrr

  • @blankblank3445
    @blankblank3445 7 років тому +5

    fascinating story and such a talent!

  • @mayakaram22bxnan82
    @mayakaram22bxnan82 3 роки тому +1

    Wonderful 🤩

  • @Anonymous56657
    @Anonymous56657 7 років тому +33

    Lakaku is one lucky bloke.

    • @saami9606
      @saami9606 7 років тому +1

      Something Like Anonymous Looool but its stormzy

    • @Anonymous56657
      @Anonymous56657 7 років тому +10

      Sam Y I know. I was making a joke

  • @vickane8654
    @vickane8654 6 років тому +3

    Tedx Talks, please reconsider giving her this platform because she does not deserve it.

  • @crazyc007123
    @crazyc007123 7 років тому +1

    Love her thanks maya xx

  • @daariqahmed8297
    @daariqahmed8297 5 років тому +2

    Go maya .great Somali Queen 🇸🇴👸🏾🇸🇴👸🏾

  • @kudeisawyer3311
    @kudeisawyer3311 7 років тому

    This is a very inspirational video ❤️

  • @johnkeithrobinson7399
    @johnkeithrobinson7399 4 роки тому +1

    that was good keep up the good work

  • @rudraom9
    @rudraom9 5 років тому

    Welcome dear

  • @maryamadahir1199
    @maryamadahir1199 7 років тому +44

    beautiful Somali girl Go Maya.

    • @Ahmedinho2022
      @Ahmedinho2022 6 років тому +1

      Maryam Jama aboyo inaa waaso ayaan rabaa nambar makaheyaaa.

    • @whoatemacookie6197
      @whoatemacookie6197 5 років тому

      @@Ahmedinho2022 HAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAH WTF

    • @F.H.
      @F.H. 5 років тому

      She.s half white..not jus Somali..lol

  • @ibrahimayax
    @ibrahimayax 6 років тому

    I think @mayajama just turned 18 when I first saw her in Ayia Napa

  • @ollyebofin3398
    @ollyebofin3398 7 років тому +1

    She done good with her life even with her dad in prison

  • @VivienneBlaq
    @VivienneBlaq 6 років тому

    Soo inspiring ✨💐💜💅🏿💕

  • @newlols9646
    @newlols9646 7 років тому

    stay true to you and your believe

  • @YS-xp5yd
    @YS-xp5yd 6 років тому

    Big up maya !!

  • @spinspinspinhu
    @spinspinspinhu 7 років тому +6

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @lulahmedjama5292
    @lulahmedjama5292 2 роки тому +1

    Beutiful somalian /Swedish Maya jama

  • @wardimatan6555
    @wardimatan6555 2 роки тому

    Maxay leedahay intaan garanayey wey dhaaftey?

  • @shekaib007
    @shekaib007 6 років тому +8

    Im in love with her, she is hot and clever complete package

  • @NatalineJ
    @NatalineJ 6 років тому +1

    Important

  • @missfiasco1535
    @missfiasco1535 7 років тому +1

    I have heard of her, but never knew too much about her. Curious to know is she not muslim ?

    • @missfiasco1535
      @missfiasco1535 7 років тому

      never mind i youtubed 'football virgins'

    • @melaninqueen5344
      @melaninqueen5344 7 років тому +1

      trapsoul Zayn i dont think so. maybe she dont believe any religion

  • @beigelover95
    @beigelover95 7 років тому +12

    My girlcrush. Shes just pengers

  • @millicentlopez3592
    @millicentlopez3592 7 років тому +19

    Good for her but i wouldn't trade experiences with her; the JumpOff environment is a nightclub environment NOT appropriate for a teenager. I guess since she was exposed to a lot when she was young she could navigate that world of machismo and hypersexualisation of women. The reason why i assumed she was older than her years is also based on the way she dresses -or doesn't.

  • @faizafernandez5728
    @faizafernandez5728 7 років тому +13

    she looks 30 though but shes great

  • @Cin2023
    @Cin2023 6 років тому +7

    What's with all the sporadic movements? She hasn't stopped moving since she began talking.

    • @msrita
      @msrita 3 роки тому +1

      I think its nerves and awkwardness

    • @amore5583
      @amore5583 Рік тому

      @@msrita Talk with movements is a characteristic of the real somalian people we can’t talk without making body movements it’s truthful

  • @fs7249
    @fs7249 7 років тому +4

    now I know why Stormzy chose her

    • @au-ni6ejsas
      @au-ni6ejsas 6 років тому +4

      F S she's not a choice..::Stormzy is lucky to be with her.

  • @ggfffgffygfthgfthhgg975
    @ggfffgffygfthgfthhgg975 7 років тому +2

    Thought she was alot older

  • @sparetimenovels
    @sparetimenovels 4 роки тому

    Cool...

  • @Gonzo7HC
    @Gonzo7HC 4 роки тому +1

    R.I.P Rico Gordon aka Vaguez

    • @abz5110
      @abz5110 4 роки тому

      Hes in my zoobie

  • @MrAkhalif
    @MrAkhalif 6 років тому +7

    🐸 ☕️

  • @DebbieGrant296
    @DebbieGrant296 2 місяці тому +1

    Maya look bollywood punjabi looking

  • @habibab211
    @habibab211 7 років тому +22

    I love her but the way she moves and does that weird thing with her hand is annoying

    • @MrTrexPrehistoric
      @MrTrexPrehistoric 6 років тому +7

      habiba B Cuz she's half caucasian, she didn't get that part from Somali DNA, we are not that expressive with body language lol.

    • @sugarabdi5229
      @sugarabdi5229 6 років тому +3

      Because Somalis speak with their hands lol

    • @somcana
      @somcana 11 місяців тому

      @@sugarabdi5229 true

  • @idontleavelikesileavecomme655
    @idontleavelikesileavecomme655 7 років тому +17

    Ain't that stormzys chick?

    • @faizafernandez5728
      @faizafernandez5728 7 років тому +1

      yepp

    • @amina-hr2je
      @amina-hr2je 6 років тому +18

      David Jenson She's not his possesion; she's known as Maya Jama not stormzys chick

    • @jackdot708
      @jackdot708 5 років тому +2

      Royal.flush well said 👏 women are not objects!!!!

  • @nobuhlemthembu3947
    @nobuhlemthembu3947 6 років тому +2

    Colourist

  • @14.mh.93
    @14.mh.93 7 років тому +2

    Ok?

  • @elifkursun
    @elifkursun 7 років тому +3

  • @manjithadiasabeyesinghe6533
    @manjithadiasabeyesinghe6533 6 років тому +1

    petty i believe

  • @lovelyc3129
    @lovelyc3129 6 років тому +26

    She’s no inspiration 👎

    • @serf664
      @serf664 4 роки тому +1

      exactly. she has basically gotten by on being pretty, nothing admirable about that.

    • @lovemykiss9
      @lovemykiss9 3 роки тому +1

      @@serf664 There’s nothing admirable about you either, apparently.

  • @salmaabdi4786
    @salmaabdi4786 4 роки тому

    by looking at her you can tell she is somali, she has somali features, not white features

  • @jane9875
    @jane9875 6 років тому +17

    she very full of herself

    • @icecreamladydream
      @icecreamladydream 6 років тому +9

      agreed. this is the same woman that made tweets bashing dark skinned women. she is full of darkism

    • @JessicaOlim
      @JessicaOlim Рік тому

      confident* ambitious**
      you're derogatory language is dead
      baffles me how people come on this platform to hate and judge
      its remarkable what she has achieved at such young age and coping with her grief that's no small thing
      j pugh is very full of hate

  • @DC42087
    @DC42087 2 роки тому +2

    Wouldnt be as famous with the looks tho

  • @desray2609
    @desray2609 7 років тому +59

    Her fingers are freakishly long lol
    Ok some shitty things happened to her but she was dating this guy for a couple months. She seems cool but if we all looked like that we'd get further in life too. If she was a plain Jane she'd likely b back in Bristol. Just keeping it real

    • @Wynapse
      @Wynapse 7 років тому +52

      des ray Everything you said is completely irrelevant.

    • @samanthaferrari5948
      @samanthaferrari5948 7 років тому +6

      Amen des ray, this genetically fortunate girl doesn't inspire me in the slightest.

    • @Wynapse
      @Wynapse 7 років тому +4

      Samantha Ferrari why the sudden hate?

    • @allenpope5127
      @allenpope5127 7 років тому +4

      Haters gon hate

    • @samanthaferrari5948
      @samanthaferrari5948 7 років тому +6

      It's not hate, dear, it's merely a different point of view.

  • @maryammohamed8904
    @maryammohamed8904 7 років тому +14

    Someone trying to generate publicity and talk about her father's downfall. There is no perfect family in the world and everyone has sob story to tell but dignified ppl most probably don't talk about their immediate family.

    • @Kannotwait
      @Kannotwait 6 років тому

      Maryam Mohamed so bitter coz she looks good eh saaad

  • @waranle961
    @waranle961 6 років тому +1

    Sharmuto

  • @AN-kx9fs
    @AN-kx9fs 4 роки тому +4

    Oh my goodness I loved this girl until I listened to this! This is not TED worthy. Can we stop dumbing down society with poor quality!

  • @suhaarali3816
    @suhaarali3816 7 років тому

    u

  • @ofahia
    @ofahia 4 роки тому

    I didn't know about Maya Jama before today, really she's not someone I would want to meet.

    • @shroff3417
      @shroff3417 3 роки тому +8

      It’s not like she would want to meet up with you anyway