I also consciously stopped using filters because it’s important for me to show up as my authentic self and encourage people to do the same. I think the saddest thing about filters is that most people don’t realize that people online are heavily using filters so it creates unrealistic expectations of what everyday people look like. We all have to free ourselves. Thanks for sharing ❤
No, but it’s so true! That’s why I usually shy away from anything that can greatly change my appearance and I can’t recreate organically. I don’t want to distort my self perception, making a false connection between my beauty and a filter. I want to grow comfortable with my own face, appreciating every single bit of it in its natural state. Never used a filter, never worn lash extensions or colored eye contacts, don’t use foundation, nothing! That way, whenever I look in the mirror, doesn’t matter the circumstance, I always know what to expect (and can appreciate what I see).
💯 for the longest time I did this but ironically the more I grow the more I seem to separate from this beautiful idea… which for most people is the opposite, it’s crazy
Isi is like an older sister, being the youngest and only girl of a mother that always is at work she's really helped me learn alot about social media, life and help me in so many ways. also to stop comparing my life to my friends and other people, and has helped me loads with self love and confidence I'm truly grateful that I found her, hearing her talk is like my therapy.
You are sooo self aware. In watching you from the beginning, I can see the paradigm between the career and the real person. You are very good at self correcting. Thanks for the transparency.
I remember when Snapchat filters came out, I used them so often that I did not like the way I looked when I took a picture with just my regular camera. I used that dog filter daily lol. But this video has made me realize that over time as I grew closer to God those filters did not matter to me anymore and I also just stopped taking as many selfies altogether as well, it just did not feel important to me and felt a little vain because I was taking pictures constantly. I'm so thankful to God for that convicton.
I don’t have any one older to go to for advice I lost my parents young and Isi I’ve been watching you and Josh since highschool and y’all have really given me gems to take on as I grow. Thank you for your realness and wisdom ❤
As a muslim woman i love seeing you talk about the importance of trusting God and loving yourself because we are creatures of God . We have to appreciate and cherish ourselves and try to take care of our own health and all that . Thank you for making me feel heard and seen ❤
Your so right I love this whole video and this coming from a male perspective I watch your personal channel and you and josh couple channel I love how authentic and open y’all is when it comes to telling us about things y’all have over come as y’all continue to grow because so many people struggle with trying to keep up with others life and I love the fact y’all encourage people to be themselves
#filterfree I’ve always been a filter girl bc of the insecurities of my skin. But as it’s healed and as I mature idc if they see it or they don’t! SM is suppose to be a platform to express yourself and that’s what I’m here for.. plus make some $$ 😂 purrr💁🏾♀️ Thank you Isi for being vulnerable with us, love you sis❤
#FilterFree ! I haven't watched yet but I love that you're doing this video!!! I too stopped using filters almost 2 years ago now around the same time I stopped getting my lashes done. I feel they both go hand in hand and can really mess with your mental perception of yourself.
Ppl don't grow out of vanity. Let me find out God is calling you girl 👀 thought I was "growing up" and becoming "woke" but God was calling me. Found myself cleaning my makeup throwing away this etc. And crying my eyes out reoenting. Found my life more beautiful. And sis you preaching, praying God continues his work in you. This is just the start💜 to a new leaf🙌🏽🙏🏽
@@risenshineofficial I would only wear it when going out.But I look like a baby and liked the look it would give me,. But im here to please God not man!
I always knew that filters opened the door to chaos with us BW but I never thought about it too deep. I learned personally, years ago, that I didn’t wanna create that mask for myself..wether it be make up or filters. My face is my face, I’m proud in it . I wish everyone was proud in theirs too 🙁 sending hugs
I never got into filters, I am who I am, I look how I look. YEARS ago before filters a photographer who took our work pictures “edited” my pictures and I immediately I couldn’t stand them. I kept them because they’re of me, but they’ve always been in the drawer
#Filterfree hey ISI, I really don’t use filters because I love my natural beauty I wanted to use filters because of insecurities but just shows them……I love how you so transparent with everything ❤
The amount of love I have for this video being posted is crazy. I just started the Journey of my 20s and I agree social media has made it very toxic to live a real and authentic lifestyle. Women especially I find are trying to be everything and everyone while still being authentic and true to themselves. I don't post that often on social media, but if I did, I would definitely be heavy on the filters because as she said, I don't think that I'm pretty enough and I definitely don't think I am where I should have been at my age. I was actually talking to my older sister the other day and she was saying how God's filter is the best filter and it's so crazy that now I'm watching this video and she says the exact same thing
I needed to hear this. Thank you. As a single mom of two, I tend to make myself feel like I’m not accomplishing enough as the next person because I don’t have partner with the second income, I don’t have the extra help at home, I don’t have the extra financial freedom, the list is endless. You’re amazing and so inspiring.
I dont feel any of that tbh. I've always done me. I think it's weird that's what the majority does and feels. People put to much emphasis on other people. You're not living your life, you're living to reach someone else's standards. The facade people place on themselves and others 😑 Crazy part is that society created those standards and everyone went along with it. That's weird af to me. Ive always been a lone wolf and so grateful that i continue to be in a world full of sheep.
You literally just came to mind. I came to your page and haven’t seen any recent videos. I just wanted to say that I pray you are mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually doing okay. I pray whatever silent battles that might be in season you are able to overcome. You are enough , you are loved, you are beautiful. I can’t speak for anyone else but I miss seeing your videos.. I hope all is well my love 🫶🏾🩵
Hi Isi. Your video is so inspirational and 100% on point. As I'm nearing my 20s(I'll be 19 soon), it's so important for us to accept ourselves for who we are. We don't need these filters in order for society to accept us. If they don't accept us for who we are, they're not worthy of us. At one point in my life, I did use filters when taking pictures but by then, I did not have a phone. I had friends that had filters on their phones so I would take pictures with them. I used to be made fun of for not having a phone throughout my entire childhood; there were some kids younger than me that had phones but I didn't and I was okay with it. I got my first phone when I was in grade 11 before COVID happened and when most of my classmates heard I got a phone, some were happy but others didn't really care. Also, I believe children having a phone when they are so young(ages 2/3 to 11/14) deeply scars them because they are taught at a very young age to put on a mask in order for society to accept them and what I've noticed with the latest trend is that you're supposed to 'fake it till you make it' and that is not what we are supposed to be teaching these young children. They should be allowed to enjoy their childhood without the need for all these phones and other gadgets. And I also thank God Almighty🙏🙏🙏 for showing me the way as well as keeping me all these years. He has never abandoned me and has shown me that you can still enjoy life without the filters and all this unnecessary stuff
I’ve been doing a social media cleanse so I can’t keep up with you anywhere else and I notice you haven’t posted in a while.. are you okay? Is josh okay? Is momma okay please give us an update
As I am about to transition into a new phase of Womanhood, I am so thankful for the advice and positive influence you’ve given to us. Growth is beautiful on you Isi!
The 20s stepping into adulthood can be a challenge but navigating 30s isn't easy either. Lol. I think doubt can happen at multiple stages of life. You definitely don't need a filter. You have natural beauty
The part when you talked about the performativeness resonated so much -- I accidentally deleted my Twitter in 2021 and shortly after decided to hibernate my IG and completely delete my FB and doing that helped me realize how performative I really was. I wasn't performative in the sense that "did it for the likes" because I'm NGL the likes weren't even there, haha! But I was "healing out loud" and posting so much about my behind the scenes and looking back I was like, was I healing or was I just eager to share? Deleting my Twitter accidentally was the best thing looking back because it literally knocked me off my soapbox. Thank you for being so transparent and leading by example, Isi!
Hey Isi, I'm so happy to hear the way you have grown in your faith with God. I pray that through your continued faith the Holy spirit will guide every aspect of your life to higher heights. I pray you'll be a vessel used by God to reach many and lead them to God's kingdom. I pray that everything you lay your hands on will be blessed and produce fruit. May your life be a fruitful harvest💕💕💕 God loves you so much Isi beyond measure 💕💕
This is soooooo RELATABLE!!! Been following you since you started, thanks for making this video. It’s crazy because the 2nd week of November I deactivated my IG and TikTok, it was consuming me. I decided to take my UA-cam channel seriously. When I made my 1st vid without fliters, I was scared and embarrassed. I didn’t find myself beautiful without a filter. I had to get used to not using filters. I’m realizing I’m still just as beautiful and I actually like my face better without the filters. That’s why I enjoy UA-cam more because it’s not like the other platforms. I feel like UA-cam is raw and uncut, which I LOVE
Y'all show don't Here's my literal daily routine every morning. I shower brush my teeth lotion my body put on deodorant. Brush my hair. Sometimes I put a little body spray. I may use a facial cleanser I may wear earrings. Get dressed grab my keys and head out the door. I never wear makeup lashes lace fronts baby hairs none of that. Nice actually never worn lashes a day in my life or makeup or lace front And my eye brows are naturally thin and arched so I don't mess with those and even if they weren't I still wouldn't bother them. I've also never used a filter....I don't have social media I think I look fine the way I am n I don't have any excitement to do it You all look fine if not better the way you are too
Unlearning unhealthy behaviors and relearning things. Or better yet learning healthy habits to replace the unhealthy skills we used in survival mode is not an easy journey. Not many are aware of the journey or even talk about it. So I enjoyed hearing you mention that in this video because I have been on a similar journey for years now, and when I look at the woman I am today and who I am becoming. I am reminded of just how worthy I am, and how important it is to pour back into myself. Ladies, you matter, and it is important to start working on yourself! Not just for who you will become one day, but for who you are today! For you are worth it, so don't give up on becoming who you are called to be in the eyes of Christ Jesus! Prayers and blessings are sent to all the ladies who are journeying to become.
Make-up is like a filter too.I only wear it on my birthday or a holiday. Don't come for me its just my opinion. Oh and yes I have make-up on my profile I was going out on my b-day.
*comes running towards you like a random crazy lady at the grocery store!* 😮Isi !!!!!!!!!!!!! DID I JUST SEE YOU IN A NEUTROGENA AD?????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMGOODNESS! Congrats, Beautiful!🥰
#Filterfree I don’t remember the last time I used filter but when I stop using them I became so insecure on how I look because I never really seen how I naturally look so it really made me self aware and now I am confident on how I look and Don’t feel the need to use filter❤️
This!!! I also found myself come to a point where I’m like do I need to post this??? For what?? And now I’m more in the moment. Also I laughed so hard when you said our 20’s are the first decade of adulthood. My partner & I always say, to be fair, I’m only 6 years old as an adult, I’m not gonna know it all right now. 🤣 So it was funny hearing someone else say it, we on the same wavelength.
#filterfree There's so much I can say on this topic but I'm just going say this.... I think that changing up your views on life in a good thing and making yourself more realistic is fantastic. But does that mean that you will change your content to focus in on those types of things. Like you said you you are a leader in this world in this generation and to me it seems like people Want to say one thing and yet not make the full switch. It's nice to post your good days and your highlights but people want to see the realness of the world. If you are on a spiritual journey ✨️ Romans Chapter 6 is a good place to start when thinking about the walk with God and what it would lead to and another would be John chapter 15 1-17 will also help guide you. I recently started back on social media and commenting on videos and posting, so you'll see a lot more of me. Have a blessed night everyone
#FilterFree ❤🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 Luv ya queen 🙌🏽 can’t wait to apply this! Definitely a great topic to discuss because people are truly stuck in this mindset but I honestly believe removing the filter from your life and social media helps the real you shine ✨ ❤
Loved the video!!! Love that your so transparent it really helps me a lot. I also suffer still with insecurities but I do try to upload pics naturally that looks nice to me nd some I’ll use a filter but I do understand how using a filter is fake I feel it every time I use one to be honest cuz I very aware of what I’m doin and yes ur right if we all jus loved ourselves nd respected each other for who we are the world be better place for sure. Love y’all nd thanks for always keep it a bean🤘🏾😂 #filterfree
I'm just here thinking about how I had to write an essay critiquing "the age of internet face"... I also realize that these are the same reasons I removed myself from social media, I am just not comfortable pretending to be someone or something i'm not and I will never pretend to fit in... I either do or don't and I'm ok with the latter. This explains so much, and as your supporter from 2016, I really really love the growth and I stay here because you keep it real 100%. Thanks for showing me reality by creating this community! 🇯🇲Onelove
It’s me sis ! I NEEDED TO HEAR ALL OF THIS!!! Especially what legacy I’m leaving behind, imposter syndrome and most I can relate to the girl speaking those “should statements” 😊😊 this is the main reason I follow you because God uses your experiences for us to relate to you because ISI IS JUST LIKE US 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I've been going back and forth trying to figure out if I wanted to keep following your page because I thought you lived such an amazing life. And everytim I saw that I would either be jealous or look at myself in a way where I would say "your nor good enough" and because of this video I will continue to follow you and I know understand that no one is 100% okay, so with all that I wanna say thank you for the video. I honestly felt everything you said
While we're on this subject, I'd love to hear the term "influencer" disappear from our modern vernacular forever. People, especially our youth, are constantly barraged with this notion that they are being or should be "influenced" by complete strangers (mostly the filtered and fake community) and this is subconsciously propogating harmful social hierarchies (the followers vs. the followed). People who call themselves "influencers" are part of the problem, whether they see it or not. Let's go back to calling all forms of digital content and its creators what we USED to call them...ENTERTAINMENT at best and DISTRACTIONS at worst.
I just admire Isi so much she's always so real and unfiltered (no pun intended) she speaks with elegance and truth and everything she says is just *chefs kiss*. I especially loved the part when she talks about not being put on a pedestal, many influencers and celebs want to be looked at in that way but our girl is here letting us know we're all the same in value 💌💞
Just a headsup, I tried to like your video and it wouldn't take. I tried a couple of times. Then I hit the dislike button and it went through instantly. Hmmm... I hope you see this message and get to look into it!! Love you, take care
Whew that social media audit is so necessary! I unfollowed hundreds of pages that were popular amongst my peers, because I started feeling so self conscious and couldn't help from creating these unhealthy comparisons to all these black women with money and altered bodies and 24/7 hair & makeup. Those are not the women I aspire to be like, and I really had to admit that I really wouldn't even want to live their lifestyles. I want to be me and continue to work towards whatever it is that contributes to my authentic happiness
Good for you for being honest and making the right changes. I’m so happy to say that I’ve never ever ever filtered myself in any of my content (UA-cam or Instagram). I’m real and I’m proud of that. I’m very honest in my content and I think that’s what draws people in. There’s so much fabrication these days that it’s difficult to know who’s real and who’s faking their life.
Isimeme Girl you are sharing gems this ENTIRE video (per usual 💅🏾 )! Thank you for being transparent. Your obedience to God (by sharing what He puts in your heart) is truly a blessing to soooo many of us. This is so on time. P.S. the practice of asking yourself "Why?" 5 x's is so wise. I already started seeing things after the 3rd "Why?" 😂😂 We love and appreciate you! Blessings to you and Josh! ❤ P.P.S. The fact that the social media timeline is CALLED a "time line"...like no wonder there was so much pressure!
Omg, yes. I was just thinking about this and said let me go find a UA-cam video talking about this topic. There was this one filter on SC that I loved and I started not liking my actual face and I’m really pretty in real life. It’s crazy lol. New Sub🎉
Hahaha I'm 32 & feel the same way!! God's blessing us all in different ways. So relax & let your life be controlled by the most high. Were all blessed & highly favored! ❤️
#FilterFree love you ISI❤❤❤❤. I loved your vent session. Girl you hit so many spots in my heart and soul. Girl why couldn’t you live in Baltimore. Your my long lost friend you hear me. Thank you for being you and I’m glad you found the old and improved you. I loved when you wore Healy no makeup just lip gloss and eyebrows. But I still love the woman you are becoming. You like my long lost little sister. Josh is the brother from another he has so many gems he drops and I love that. Keep up the good work my love. I’m super proud of you guys. I’m team BeautyandBoh. Yea I took it way back lol
👏🏾👏🏾Me seeing this video after realizing just yesterday how much I have shifted the way I think about myself and the things I do even how i feel about the pictures i post!!! 😮 I was looking back at archives and said “omg I looked so happy, what’s changed😢?” SN: I am a double major in Grad school ( Dr of pharmacy and MS in Health services) so that factors into the change but social media is just different!!! The pedestals we place others on is UNHEALTHY. The amount of money someone makes doesn’t make them worthy to be worshiped! But Lately I have found myself being on Pinterest more just looking at random stuff (clothes, housing decor, party decor, school topics, cute hairstyles) that interest me without having to see the perfect image we have been pertraying and it’s has led me to see my life clearer and see how I want my life to be and not how society expects me to be at 25.
Start with your don't to get to your do’s This don't____________ serve me no more And start to clean house!!! (create healthy habits, and invest in your craft) it's a process in the progress. You got this. James 1:3-4
Hey girl! Off topic but I am originally from Las Vegas and I am looking to move. I have heard great things about Chicago? Is this a place you would recommend a single 30 year old woman move to?
Debated about posting a pic (in which I looked nice) with an obvious pimple mark on my face. Did it anyway, no editing. People will like the real me or they won't. **shrug**
8:26 i never really used filters, and i’ve stopped using social media in general. but i 1010% do always think about if a picture is “instagram-worthy” which is something i never even realized I did, but is such a subtle toxic mindset to have so thank you for making me realize to get that out of my mind
I like watching you and have been since forever virgo sista, but I cringe every time you curse. I'm not here to judge you, and I know I could easily unfollow, but I wanted to be honest. 😘
Awwwww u did it with this one I just said this to myself the other day chileeeeee I’m so ready to delete my photos n post me in my for me n cutting all this shit out yeah it was cool for the time but we don’t need that shit this generation so watered down and want to fit in so bad that it really is taking over n ppl are losing our identity as a whole not just on photos but mask off in every aspect of life girl u did this one ❤
just dropping a comment to say you're one of my favourite influencers. you always keep it transparent and ive definitely felt seen and learned a lot from both you and josh. God bless you abundantly 💜
filters went crazy after snapchat dropped the dog filter, we were never the same again😂
A truer statement has never been said . 🤦🏼♀️ Or that Duck face🤣😬
Sooo true
Dang you're right! I never even thought about that 😂
I h8d that dog filter from the beginning!! 😂😂
and the rainbow throw up😭
I also consciously stopped using filters because it’s important for me to show up as my authentic self and encourage people to do the same. I think the saddest thing about filters is that most people don’t realize that people online are heavily using filters so it creates unrealistic expectations of what everyday people look like. We all have to free ourselves. Thanks for sharing ❤
No, but it’s so true! That’s why I usually shy away from anything that can greatly change my appearance and I can’t recreate organically. I don’t want to distort my self perception, making a false connection between my beauty and a filter. I want to grow comfortable with my own face, appreciating every single bit of it in its natural state. Never used a filter, never worn lash extensions or colored eye contacts, don’t use foundation, nothing! That way, whenever I look in the mirror, doesn’t matter the circumstance, I always know what to expect (and can appreciate what I see).
That’s a great way of thinking. Definitely by practicing that you will love what you see in the mirror 🤎
💯 for the longest time I did this but ironically the more I grow the more I seem to separate from this beautiful idea… which for most people is the opposite, it’s crazy
Isi is like an older sister, being the youngest and only girl of a mother that always is at work she's really helped me learn alot about social media, life and help me in so many ways. also to stop comparing my life to my friends and other people, and has helped me loads with self love and confidence I'm truly grateful that I found her, hearing her talk is like my therapy.
You are sooo self aware. In watching you from the beginning, I can see the paradigm between the career and the real person. You are very good at self correcting. Thanks for the transparency.
Always remember “You will never influence the world by trying to be like it”. I love Isi shes so different. I see why Josh married her.
I remember when Snapchat filters came out, I used them so often that I did not like the way I looked when I took a picture with just my regular camera. I used that dog filter daily lol. But this video has made me realize that over time as I grew closer to God those filters did not matter to me anymore and I also just stopped taking as many selfies altogether as well, it just did not feel important to me and felt a little vain because I was taking pictures constantly. I'm so thankful to God for that convicton.
I don’t have any one older to go to for advice I lost my parents young and Isi I’ve been watching you and Josh since highschool and y’all have really given me gems to take on as I grow. Thank you for your realness and wisdom ❤
God Bless 🙏🏾💚💚 I’m sorry about your loss 🙏🏾, and proud of your growing
@@janiahjones4859 ❤️❤️thank you
I'll be your big sister!!!!!
As a muslim woman i love seeing you talk about the importance of trusting God and loving yourself because we are creatures of God . We have to appreciate and cherish ourselves and try to take care of our own health and all that . Thank you for making me feel heard and seen ❤
I hope you have a good day, know that JESUS died for you and loves you so very much!
Why God choice me to follow me not another person but why me. Am I going on the right path ?
I am working on myself care and loving me and getting healed❤😢😊
@@naoedouard4422 you are so weird for that
@@tsuyuasui7297 That's alright! Whatever it takes to make it known that JESUS loves you and died for your sins!
We need more influencers who get real about stuff like this. Particularly for black women, we are judged more harshly for our looks.
Your so right I love this whole video and this coming from a male perspective I watch your personal channel and you and josh couple channel I love how authentic and open y’all is when it comes to telling us about things y’all have over come as y’all continue to grow because so many people struggle with trying to keep up with others life and I love the fact y’all encourage people to be themselves
This channel is dead
#filterfree
I’ve always been a filter girl bc of the insecurities of my skin. But as it’s healed and as I mature idc if they see it or they don’t! SM is suppose to be a platform to express yourself and that’s what I’m here for.. plus make some $$ 😂 purrr💁🏾♀️ Thank you Isi for being vulnerable with us, love you sis❤
It’s the evolution for me sis🙌🏾 LOVEEE THAT FOR YOUUUU!!! & ily2❤️🔥
#FilterFree ! I haven't watched yet but I love that you're doing this video!!! I too stopped using filters almost 2 years ago now around the same time I stopped getting my lashes done. I feel they both go hand in hand and can really mess with your mental perception of yourself.
I noticed this after I stopped getting lash extensions, I can see my face again 😂
Is it time to Unsubscribe? 😢
@@user-eb5wq3vi2j I thought just J&I was on patreon? I'm definitely not paying 😒
Alright ISI it’s been a month! Where you been girl?
where she at tho
Thank you for bringing Jesus in to the conversation- you are awesome
Ppl don't grow out of vanity. Let me find out God is calling you girl 👀 thought I was "growing up" and becoming "woke" but God was calling me. Found myself cleaning my makeup throwing away this etc. And crying my eyes out reoenting. Found my life more beautiful. And sis you preaching, praying God continues his work in you. This is just the start💜 to a new leaf🙌🏽🙏🏽
Repenting*
Same how I felt with fake hair and makeup😩
@@friedchicken892 Yes! Looked in the mirror and felt so ugly. And it was the sane everyday makeup lol
@@risenshineofficial I would only wear it when going out.But I look like a baby and liked the look it would give me,. But im here to please God not man!
I always knew that filters opened the door to chaos with us BW but I never thought about it too deep. I learned personally, years ago, that I didn’t wanna create that mask for myself..wether it be make up or filters. My face is my face, I’m proud in it . I wish everyone was proud in theirs too 🙁 sending hugs
Where is isi y’all?
She is more active on Instagram ig but even on insta she has been less active than before
I never got into filters, I am who I am, I look how I look. YEARS ago before filters a photographer who took our work pictures “edited” my pictures and I immediately I couldn’t stand them. I kept them because they’re of me, but they’ve always been in the drawer
Same. I use to use sometimes years ago. But I always dropped a pic with no filter at all.
gurlllll.... we misss you out here
#Filterfree hey ISI, I really don’t use filters because I love my natural beauty I wanted to use filters because of insecurities but just shows them……I love how you so transparent with everything ❤
Ummm, where is she ?, did she get hacked or something? I found myself thinking about her.
The amount of love I have for this video being posted is crazy. I just started the Journey of my 20s and I agree social media has made it very toxic to live a real and authentic lifestyle. Women especially I find are trying to be everything and everyone while still being authentic and true to themselves. I don't post that often on social media, but if I did, I would definitely be heavy on the filters because as she said, I don't think that I'm pretty enough and I definitely don't think I am where I should have been at my age. I was actually talking to my older sister the other day and she was saying how God's filter is the best filter and it's so crazy that now I'm watching this video and she says the exact same thing
Isi please come back and continue posting such content the world is hungry and in need of such truth!
I needed to hear this. Thank you. As a single mom of two, I tend to make myself feel like I’m not accomplishing enough as the next person because I don’t have partner with the second income, I don’t have the extra help at home, I don’t have the extra financial freedom, the list is endless. You’re amazing and so inspiring.
Do you ever post joyous chat videos? It seems like you only post negative rants
I dont feel any of that tbh. I've always done me. I think it's weird that's what the majority does and feels. People put to much emphasis on other people. You're not living your life, you're living to reach someone else's standards. The facade people place on themselves and others 😑 Crazy part is that society created those standards and everyone went along with it. That's weird af to me. Ive always been a lone wolf and so grateful that i continue to be in a world full of sheep.
You literally just came to mind. I came to your page and haven’t seen any recent videos. I just wanted to say that I pray you are mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually doing okay. I pray whatever silent battles that might be in season you are able to overcome. You are enough , you are loved, you are beautiful. I can’t speak for anyone else but I miss seeing your videos.. I hope all is well my love 🫶🏾🩵
This is why I came by today. I hadn't heard anything from her and I got worried. Hope and praying everything is ok
As some who has been apart of quality crew since the beginning, it is so heartwarming to hear you go from bf to my fiance to my husband 🥰🥰
Hi Isi. Your video is so inspirational and 100% on point. As I'm nearing my 20s(I'll be 19 soon), it's so important for us to accept ourselves for who we are. We don't need these filters in order for society to accept us. If they don't accept us for who we are, they're not worthy of us. At one point in my life, I did use filters when taking pictures but by then, I did not have a phone. I had friends that had filters on their phones so I would take pictures with them. I used to be made fun of for not having a phone throughout my entire childhood; there were some kids younger than me that had phones but I didn't and I was okay with it. I got my first phone when I was in grade 11 before COVID happened and when most of my classmates heard I got a phone, some were happy but others didn't really care. Also, I believe children having a phone when they are so young(ages 2/3 to 11/14) deeply scars them because they are taught at a very young age to put on a mask in order for society to accept them and what I've noticed with the latest trend is that you're supposed to 'fake it till you make it' and that is not what we are supposed to be teaching these young children. They should be allowed to enjoy their childhood without the need for all these phones and other gadgets. And I also thank God Almighty🙏🙏🙏 for showing me the way as well as keeping me all these years. He has never abandoned me and has shown me that you can still enjoy life without the filters and all this unnecessary stuff
Comparison is the thief of joy!
-Unknown
I’ve been doing a social media cleanse so I can’t keep up with you anywhere else and I notice you haven’t posted in a while.. are you okay? Is josh okay? Is momma okay please give us an update
They post in Instagram constantly and they upload in their couple channel called josh and isi
@@__rsa_0160 thank you ❤️
As I am about to transition into a new phase of
Womanhood, I am so thankful for the advice and positive influence you’ve given to us. Growth is beautiful on you Isi!
The 20s stepping into adulthood can be a challenge but navigating 30s isn't easy either. Lol. I think doubt can happen at multiple stages of life. You definitely don't need a filter. You have natural beauty
The part when you talked about the performativeness resonated so much -- I accidentally deleted my Twitter in 2021 and shortly after decided to hibernate my IG and completely delete my FB and doing that helped me realize how performative I really was. I wasn't performative in the sense that "did it for the likes" because I'm NGL the likes weren't even there, haha! But I was "healing out loud" and posting so much about my behind the scenes and looking back I was like, was I healing or was I just eager to share? Deleting my Twitter accidentally was the best thing looking back because it literally knocked me off my soapbox.
Thank you for being so transparent and leading by example, Isi!
Hey Isi, I'm so happy to hear the way you have grown in your faith with God. I pray that through your continued faith the Holy spirit will guide every aspect of your life to higher heights. I pray you'll be a vessel used by God to reach many and lead them to God's kingdom. I pray that everything you lay your hands on will be blessed and produce fruit. May your life be a fruitful harvest💕💕💕 God loves you so much Isi beyond measure 💕💕
This is soooooo RELATABLE!!! Been following you since you started, thanks for making this video. It’s crazy because the 2nd week of November I deactivated my IG and TikTok, it was consuming me. I decided to take my UA-cam channel seriously. When I made my 1st vid without fliters, I was scared and embarrassed. I didn’t find myself beautiful without a filter. I had to get used to not using filters. I’m realizing I’m still just as beautiful and I actually like my face better without the filters. That’s why I enjoy UA-cam more because it’s not like the other platforms. I feel like UA-cam is raw and uncut, which I LOVE
Y'all show don't
Here's my literal daily routine every morning. I shower brush my teeth lotion my body put on deodorant. Brush my hair. Sometimes I put a little body spray. I may use a facial cleanser I may wear earrings. Get dressed grab my keys and head out the door.
I never wear makeup lashes lace fronts baby hairs none of that. Nice actually never worn lashes a day in my life or makeup or lace front
And my eye brows are naturally thin and arched so I don't mess with those and even if they weren't I still wouldn't bother them.
I've also never used a filter....I don't have social media
I think I look fine the way I am n I don't have any excitement to do it
You all look fine if not better the way you are too
QUESTION????? Are wigs and make up, lashes and fashion forms of filters?
Before I even started the video I felt this. I’ve def cut back so muchhhh . I don’t want to look back and see a filtered version of myself
Unlearning unhealthy behaviors and relearning things. Or better yet learning healthy habits to replace the unhealthy skills we used in survival mode is not an easy journey. Not many are aware of the journey or even talk about it. So I enjoyed hearing you mention that in this video because I have been on a similar journey for years now, and when I look at the woman I am today and who I am becoming. I am reminded of just how worthy I am, and how important it is to pour back into myself.
Ladies, you matter, and it is important to start working on yourself! Not just for who you will become one day, but for who you are today! For you are worth it, so don't give up on becoming who you are called to be in the eyes of Christ Jesus! Prayers and blessings are sent to all the ladies who are journeying to become.
I love how you talk to the different age groups who you know follow you! Glad to listen to you😊
Hey honey you popped in my mind today. Hope all is well. Miss ya😊
This entire convo is IT 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 fully agree and love the transparency!!
Genuine question, are you going to change your profile name to isimeme Wooderd?
I am definitely guilty of filters😂 I'm beautiful wo one but my camera have me looking like a creature sometimes 😂😂😂😂
Yo frrrr. The real cam distort my face.
Make-up is like a filter too.I only wear it on my birthday or a holiday. Don't come for me its just my opinion. Oh and yes I have make-up on my profile I was going out on my b-day.
*comes running towards you like a random crazy lady at the grocery store!*
😮Isi !!!!!!!!!!!!! DID I JUST SEE YOU IN A NEUTROGENA AD?????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMGOODNESS! Congrats, Beautiful!🥰
#Filterfree I don’t remember the last time I used filter but when I stop using them I became so insecure on how I look because I never really seen how I naturally look so it really made me self aware and now I am confident on how I look and Don’t feel the need to use filter❤️
This!!! I also found myself come to a point where I’m like do I need to post this??? For what?? And now I’m more in the moment. Also I laughed so hard when you said our 20’s are the first decade of adulthood. My partner & I always say, to be fair, I’m only 6 years old as an adult, I’m not gonna know it all right now. 🤣 So it was funny hearing someone else say it, we on the same wavelength.
You're videos are ALWAYS on time!! 🙏❤ I definitely needed to hear this tonight, thank you Isi
"My husband."
I'm so happy for you 💓, God bless your marriage 💑
Hey everyone I hope you’re doing well. Sis you’re speaking the truth and I’m glad that you have these conversations.
#filterfree
There's so much I can say on this topic but I'm just going say this.... I think that changing up your views on life in a good thing and making yourself more realistic is fantastic. But does that mean that you will change your content to focus in on those types of things. Like you said you you are a leader in this world in this generation and to me it seems like people Want to say one thing and yet not make the full switch. It's nice to post your good days and your highlights but people want to see the realness of the world. If you are on a spiritual journey ✨️ Romans Chapter 6 is a good place to start when thinking about the walk with God and what it would lead to and another would be John chapter 15 1-17 will also help guide you. I recently started back on social media and commenting on videos and posting, so you'll see a lot more of me. Have a blessed night everyone
#FilterFree ❤🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 Luv ya queen 🙌🏽 can’t wait to apply this! Definitely a great topic to discuss because people are truly stuck in this mindset but I honestly believe removing the filter from your life and social media helps the real you shine ✨ ❤
YESSS SISSS❤️🔥shine bright like a diamond✨
Loved the video!!! Love that your so transparent it really helps me a lot. I also suffer still with insecurities but I do try to upload pics naturally that looks nice to me nd some I’ll use a filter but I do understand how using a filter is fake I feel it every time I use one to be honest cuz I very aware of what I’m doin and yes ur right if we all jus loved ourselves nd respected each other for who we are the world be better place for sure. Love y’all nd thanks for always keep it a bean🤘🏾😂 #filterfree
I'm just here thinking about how I had to write an essay critiquing "the age of internet face"... I also realize that these are the same reasons I removed myself from social media, I am just not comfortable pretending to be someone or something i'm not and I will never pretend to fit in... I either do or don't and I'm ok with the latter. This explains so much, and as your supporter from 2016, I really really love the growth and I stay here because you keep it real 100%. Thanks for showing me reality by creating this community! 🇯🇲Onelove
It's been 2 months since we saw a video of you 😔💔I miss u
Sis. Been a min. Please. I miss you.
😭😭😭
I surprised myself how fast I clicked on this video! I already know this I going to be a great video! ❤ #faveyoutuber
It’s me sis ! I NEEDED TO HEAR ALL OF THIS!!! Especially what legacy I’m leaving behind, imposter syndrome and most I can relate to the girl speaking those “should statements” 😊😊 this is the main reason I follow you because God uses your experiences for us to relate to you because ISI IS JUST LIKE US 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I've been going back and forth trying to figure out if I wanted to keep following your page because I thought you lived such an amazing life. And everytim I saw that I would either be jealous or look at myself in a way where I would say "your nor good enough" and because of this video I will continue to follow you and I know understand that no one is 100% okay, so with all that I wanna say thank you for the video. I honestly felt everything you said
This video made me feel so comfortable thank you !! #filterfree
wow🥹🫶🏾🥲this comment just made my night
While we're on this subject, I'd love to hear the term "influencer" disappear from our modern vernacular forever. People, especially our youth, are constantly barraged with this notion that they are being or should be "influenced" by complete strangers (mostly the filtered and fake community) and this is subconsciously propogating harmful social hierarchies (the followers vs. the followed). People who call themselves "influencers" are part of the problem, whether they see it or not. Let's go back to calling all forms of digital content and its creators what we USED to call them...ENTERTAINMENT at best and DISTRACTIONS at worst.
Mines is that everyone at school has it or I’m not broke kid at school so I want what I want
I just admire Isi so much she's always so real and unfiltered (no pun intended) she speaks with elegance and truth and everything she says is just *chefs kiss*. I especially loved the part when she talks about not being put on a pedestal, many influencers and celebs want to be looked at in that way but our girl is here letting us know we're all the same in value 💌💞
omggg thank you big sister Isi
I hate that my niece uses them. I try to teach her that she is beautiful without them, but her mother lets her use them!! It’s so disheartening.
Just a headsup, I tried to like your video and it wouldn't take. I tried a couple of times. Then I hit the dislike button and it went through instantly.
Hmmm...
I hope you see this message and get to look into it!!
Love you, take care
Your husband is right you never needed a filter you are beautifully and wonderfully made by God, you are stunning ❤💯❤
love, love, loved this video God's filter Is the best filter
I don't have everything figured out ❤️
Whew that social media audit is so necessary! I unfollowed hundreds of pages that were popular amongst my peers, because I started feeling so self conscious and couldn't help from creating these unhealthy comparisons to all these black women with money and altered bodies and 24/7 hair & makeup. Those are not the women I aspire to be like, and I really had to admit that I really wouldn't even want to live their lifestyles. I want to be me and continue to work towards whatever it is that contributes to my authentic happiness
Make a podcast gurlllll
Good for you for being honest and making the right changes. I’m so happy to say that I’ve never ever ever filtered myself in any of my content (UA-cam or Instagram). I’m real and I’m proud of that. I’m very honest in my content and I think that’s what draws people in. There’s so much fabrication these days that it’s difficult to know who’s real and who’s faking their life.
Isimeme Girl you are sharing gems this ENTIRE video (per usual 💅🏾 )! Thank you for being transparent. Your obedience to God (by sharing what He puts in your heart) is truly a blessing to soooo many of us. This is so on time.
P.S. the practice of asking yourself "Why?" 5 x's is so wise. I already started seeing things after the 3rd "Why?" 😂😂 We love and appreciate you! Blessings to you and Josh! ❤
P.P.S. The fact that the social media timeline is CALLED a "time line"...like no wonder there was so much pressure!
Talking about spending 7:20 ... a "what i spend in a week" general and/or self care edition would be so dope
Omg, yes. I was just thinking about this and said let me go find a UA-cam video talking about this topic. There was this one filter on SC that I loved and I started not liking my actual face and I’m really pretty in real life. It’s crazy lol. New Sub🎉
Hahaha I'm 32 & feel the same way!! God's blessing us all in different ways. So relax & let your life be controlled by the most high. Were all blessed & highly favored! ❤️
#fliterfree! yes cuz!!!
#FilterFree love you ISI❤❤❤❤. I loved your vent session. Girl you hit so many spots in my heart and soul. Girl why couldn’t you live in Baltimore. Your my long lost friend you hear me. Thank you for being you and I’m glad you found the old and improved you. I loved when you wore Healy no makeup just lip gloss and eyebrows. But I still love the woman you are becoming. You like my long lost little sister. Josh is the brother from another he has so many gems he drops and I love that. Keep up the good work my love. I’m super proud of you guys. I’m team BeautyandBoh. Yea I took it way back lol
TYSSSSSM for all the love & support boo😭❤️🔥😘appreciate it more than you’ll ever know!
Yesss I’m loving this new content ❤❤
👏🏾👏🏾Me seeing this video after realizing just yesterday how much I have shifted the way I think about myself and the things I do even how i feel about the pictures i post!!! 😮 I was looking back at archives and said “omg I looked so happy, what’s changed😢?” SN: I am a double major in Grad school ( Dr of pharmacy and MS in Health services) so that factors into the change but
social media is just different!!! The pedestals we place others on is UNHEALTHY. The amount of money someone makes doesn’t make them worthy to be worshiped! But
Lately I have found myself being on Pinterest more just looking at random stuff (clothes, housing decor, party decor, school topics, cute hairstyles) that interest me without having to see the perfect image we have been pertraying and it’s has led me to see my life clearer and see how I want my life to be and not how society expects me to be at 25.
I enjoyed this video
W video thanks for not shying back from talking about God ❤
Start with your don't to get to your do’s
This don't____________ serve me no more
And start to clean house!!! (create healthy habits, and invest in your craft) it's a process in the progress. You got this.
James 1:3-4
Hey girl! Off topic but I am originally from Las Vegas and I am looking to move. I have heard great things about Chicago? Is this a place you would recommend a single 30 year old woman move to?
Debated about posting a pic (in which I looked nice) with an obvious pimple mark on my face. Did it anyway, no editing. People will like the real me or they won't. **shrug**
I haven’t been on social media for 2.5 years i love not knowing! ❤
8:26 i never really used filters, and i’ve stopped using social media in general. but i 1010% do always think about if a picture is “instagram-worthy” which is something i never even realized I did, but is such a subtle toxic mindset to have so thank you for making me realize to get that out of my mind
I like watching you and have been since forever virgo sista, but I cringe every time you curse. I'm not here to judge you, and I know I could easily unfollow, but I wanted to be honest. 😘
There is nothing more beautiful than a woman who speaks highly of her husband in such a genuine way. Your love language is immaculate.
I love these talks!! Found them in Gods timing! Love to hear you talk about faith! You are beautiful and appreciated
Awwwww u did it with this one I just said this to myself the other day chileeeeee I’m so ready to delete my photos n post me in my for me n cutting all this shit out yeah it was cool for the time but we don’t need that shit this generation so watered down and want to fit in so bad that it really is taking over n ppl are losing our identity as a whole not just on photos but mask off in every aspect of life girl u did this one ❤
just dropping a comment to say you're one of my favourite influencers. you always keep it transparent and ive definitely felt seen and learned a lot from both you and josh. God bless you abundantly 💜
I like that. God's Filter Hits different! I'm making a shirt and referencing you.
Same here filters was cute at first but it definitely needs a pause button