I see A LOT of comments asking about the Bible I was referring to (which makes me super happy)… here yall go!👇🏾 BIBLE LINK: churchsource.com/products/the-jesus-bible-niv-edition-comfort-print?variant=32599839178849 p.s. Thank you guys for allllll the love, support, & positive feedback😭❤️I love y’all so much!! HAPPY TO BE BACK😘
It’s crazy to hear influencers say they don’t feel that successful when you’ve been watching them accomplish more and more every year. And you believe they are very successful. It makes you wonder what is this thing we are all chasing. Do you ever really get there or is it more important to enjoy the journey? But there are a lot of creators who just encourage you to buy more stuff and seek happiness externally. Consume, not produce. I don’t feel like that about this channel. But that doesn’t seem fulfilling or positively influential.
The problem isn’t social media. The root of the problem is your own insecurity. Ppl will never stop winning or shining. We just need to love and appreciate what we have and who we are now.
Although this is true, it’s important to be able to eliminate social media to correct your mindset to be in a healthy space to partake. Some people can’t correct that way of thinking will consistently engaging in social media everyday.
@@BlickyWhite can you eliminate the world around you? Your constantly going to see ppl doing their big one. No don’t focus on them. Be happy for them and love and appreciate you.
@@ClaraJohari I understand what you’re saying but that’s very different. Social media is one big highlight of everybody’s cap and “biggest moments.” You can read body language and physically see the struggle behind those fake ass smiles in person not on social media. It’s also easier to isolate and get your mind right and stay focused in the real world versus scrolling for hours on social media. I’m not disagreeing with you, I’m just saying social media can be very toxic for the mind if you’re not in the right head space. Stepping away isn’t a bad thing and there’s a reason why social media breaks increase good mental health and decreases stress for many.
@@BlickyWhite Yea I haven’t been on IG, I try not to scroll Tik Tok and Facebook is dead to me. I made a conscious decision to step away because of how fake, phony, or ungodly social media can be and I’m not trying to be influenced by that. I didn’t mean to say social media isn’t problematic I meant the root cause of JEALOUSY is insecurity and discontentment and being covetous wanting what other ppl have and being a hater instead of learning from them if there’s something to learn. That’s all.
You said “I am currently living in an answered prayer” YES!! That’s something I’ve been focused on too these last few months. It’s easy to compare but when we break down where we came from & compare it to where we are 😭🙌🏾 WHEW! Nothing like it
HI ISI! I just felt in my heart that I wanted to write this message to you. I have been watching your channel since I was either in the 6th or 7th grade, I am now a senior in HS preparing for the crazy journey that is college. Through my years of watching you I have gone through some pretty devastating things. I originally started watching for your hair videos because I had to learn how to make my hair presentable for school since during that time it was just me and my dad. I would force him to watch the videos with me so that we both could learn how to care for my hair. As I got older you were obviously growing and getting older too and it may seem strange to say but every phase of content that you went through kind of came just at the rights points for each stage in my life. I was in HS when you started the kitty hygiene videos, I was depressed when you started the self care videos, My skin was breaking out when you started the skin care videos and I needed someone to "talk"/ listen to when you started the vent videos. I may not know you in real life but when you said that you are living in an answered prayer I hope you know that that also includes your prayer for inspiring and helping those around you. It's funny but as you enter your cOntent where you talk more and more about your experience with God, my father (who is a pastor) has been helping and guidIng me more lately into the bible which is now leading to me making my own efforts to create my own relationship with God. I hope that if you read this it has helped you forgive yourself, because even in some of your darkest moments you were still able to shine so brightly and help others. GOD BLESS YOU!!!
Welcome back. Girl that was a deep conversation and real shi*. It’s hard to admit that and your not the only one that struggle with that, it’s just most want be honest about it. I def feel we’re your coming from. I be happy/jealous of a lot of influencers channel and wishing my channel was at that milestone. You are a real one for sharing that. That’s why your almost at 1million.
First off WELCOME BACK ISIIII 🤎🤎Congratulations as well!! She’s a wife now 💍 But girl I love you so much. The topic on social media making you sad I’ve definitely felt that before. I would beat myself up saying “Congratulations” to other black bosses but low key feeling jealous because I wasn’t there yet. But I had to step back from social media and just speak life into myself (like you mentioned in video) and leave it in God’s hands. So I feel you on SELF REFLECTING because I’ve grown so much as a young woman. It’s very uncomfortable but it’s worth it because I see a great difference. But I just love your vent sessions sis!!! ✨I missed you tons🫶🏾
The problem is definitely social media..the programming thru the algorithms to the comparison issues..social media detox’s are a must. The moment I got off and really started paying attention to me and the world around me and really poured into me and not aimlessly just scrolling all day, the mindset shift was my biggest blessing. I’m glad you’re back! Take those breaks. You are doing phenomenally QUEEN. Congrats to you and your HUBBY on you’re nuptials ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I totally understand this as someone who has been unemployed since 2020 and lost alot because of it. Lost in love and was heartbroken through alot of it but honestly it's wildddd to hear someone in your position, with your career, with your friend circle, your family, your love life etc saying this but it just goes to show we all are human and we all want what we don't have. We only see things from OUR perspective and comparison really is the thief of joy. What helped me is using it as motivation instead of being jealous. It takes work and time to make that switch but it's necessary for your mental health
I’m tearing up that you posted this today. Bc I woke up today just with a heavy heart and tired mind thinking I could really use a girl talk 😢 I’ve been watching old vent sessions and Qualitty Conversations all day. Missed you girl ❤
the heavy heart and tired mind spoke to me sis. I have similar feelings. hang in there, we can only do what we can do. and finally, it is what it is. sending PEACE and a calm heart you're way ♥️🥰💖
JUST WANT TO SAY TO ANYONE WHO IS GOING THROUGH SOMETHING KEEP BELIEVING,& BELIEVE & TRUST IN HIM Keep trusting God , Keep Your Faith , Keep Praying , Keep going to church ,keep listening to worship music, & keep reading the Bible ,& and remember , The Lord is Bigger Than your Problems , Everything going to be ok , just keep praying & talking to him ,💕💕MAY GOD BLESS YALL& EVERYONE IN JESUS NAME AMEN 💕😊
While that’s true for a lot of people, I think we often tell ourselves that just so we can feel better about our insecurities. Some people REALLY are having a great time and enjoying their life and posting on Instagram REAL happy moments and times. When they post otherwise they get talked down on or claim to be looking for attention.
"I have to let go of things -- I harbor a lot, a LOT and it does nothing but weigh me down". THAT. SAME. That resonated hard for me. Thank you for always being so open.
This is very RAW and very REAL. I think that it’s not talked about enough but it needs to be. So many of us experience these lows when we get on social media. It can put you in a dark place. But if we have these conversations more the support can be SO HELPFUL!!! The growth that we can get from the conversations are priceless. Thank you for your vulnerability ❤
Happy to see that my "older sis in my head" is back. Missed you and I'm happy for you. You don't need to justify your need to take time for yourself. Thank you for your transparency and your wisdom. The trial you face right now really resonates with what I'm dealing as a young woman who doesn't know who she is, what she has and where she's supposed to go. You give me hope. God bless you and your marriage along with all the beautiful things He has in store for you in your career and personal life. Greetings and kisses from a 24 yo French fan of yours ❤️🙏🏾
I feel and have felt EVERYTHING you said as far as insecurity, not feeling fulfilled or accomplished, comparing myself to others, perfectionism, feelings of lack DESPITE being Pro-Black EVERYTHING...but I'm truly surprised that YOU feel/felt that, Isi. That's crazy...but thankfully, you and Josh are having those important conversations that bring you "back to the middle." ❤️ I gotta keep it real now.... (I NEVER thought I'd admit this aloud, let alone DIRECTLY to you), but everything you said you were feeling about seeing other people's lives online is how I eventually started to feel about you and Josh. I first started out watching this channel for your hair content, started to enjoy your vibe and personality...then I found out about your couple's channel. And I usually don't do couple's channels but y'all channel was so REFRESHING, so DIFFERENT, so AUTHENTIC, so BLACK! I got a charge of inspiration and Black pride whenever I watched y'all. PLUS the depth of your content helped to educate me and even improve myself and my own relationship in a lot of ways. But then...that thief of joy snuck up on me one day. Slowly but surely, I went from pure, genuine joy from watching y'all to comparing myself to every aspect of life you chose to share with the world. From wondering why my skin wasn't as clear and my hair wasn't as "healthy" and long as yours to how come MY man isn't more like JOSH? (And this is HORRIBLE because I have an AMAZING man who's legit just right for me. We were truly made for each other, as I came to realize over the years we've been together)... So my little comparisons started to go from my internal dialogue to leaking over aloud into my relationship and my MAN noticed it. He knew of y'all. Even watched some videos with me from time to time. But just like how Josh pointed out to you the effects social media was having on your mood, HE pointed to me how I would act after I (binge) watched y'all videos and content...ESPECIALLY after y'all got engaged. We're not married (yet), and I started to feel a way about it. Seeing your joy and even how driven, focused, and goal-oriented y'all were for your brands triggered an insecurity of being unmarried and never accomplishing my own goals that's already been inside of me, etc. Long story short(er), he literally BANNED me from watching your videos lol. Ridiculous, I know. Like, how does a man tell my grown-ass what to do, right? But he was honestly doing me a favor and with my best interests at heart because we were getting into arguments and EVERYTHING just because my insecure self was starting shit! It got to a point where I would SNEAK to watch your videos, then I realized he was right. I started watching less and less, then that led to me turning your notifications off, which led to me unsubscribing from the couple's channel, then lastly and eventually unsubscribing from your channel and all your other social media, too. I had finally come to have the realization and make the decision to take my own mental health and well-being into my own hands and step away from social media altogether, just like you did. But after a long period of time passed and I worked (and I'm STILL working) on myself, you crossed my mind and I thought to peek in and see what was up. I STILL wanted to see y'all wedding content, you know! And that's when I saw the video about how y'all moved to Patreon. I didn't subscribe right away, but when I did, I was amazed at the content there and genuinely enjoyed it again. Plus my curiosity was satisfied! Lol. Y'all did the damn thang! But back to the original point, I truly feel and understand every point you made and I truly appreciate you using your platform to shed light on all these things so that we all don't feel alone or crazy anymore. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Siissss I felt this video so much, particularly as a nano-influencer who's having slow but steady growth. Some days I feel so "behind" because the brand deals aren't flowing in and it seems like they are more willing to pursue bigger (but less authentic) influencers. *Confession time* I have even had moments of scrolling your profile and feeling less than because your aesthetic always looked so CRISPY and mine seemed so random. Of course its all in my own head. I needed to focus on ME and being MY authentic self regardless on if my bag is bagging or brands are overflowing my inbox. PERIODT.
Hi Mrs.Isi,I’m 16 and when you touched on losing people that have been part of you growing and you’re foundation,I lost my grandma this year and you said it shook ur core ,I really do get that because she was my best friend and I’ve been realizing a toxic trait about myself like me talking negative about myself and about my life ,I really do think you should start a podcast because how you speak is just beautiful and you’re perspectives about life is something everyone needs to hear and great job because I’ve been watching you since about 2019 and the growth in you is beautiful and I LOVE YOUR HAIR
JUST WANT TO SAY TO ANYONE WHO IS GOING THROUGH SOMETHING KEEP BELIEVING,& BELIEVE & TRUST IN HIM Keep trusting God , Keep Your Faith , Keep Praying , Keep going to church ,keep listening to worship music, & keep reading the Bible ,& and remember , The Lord is Bigger Than your Problems , Everything going to be ok , just keep praying & talking to him ,💕💕MAY GOD BLESS YALL& EVERYONE IN JESUS NAME AMEN 💕😊
Isi!!!!!! You always know what to say! I don't know how but you always know what to say. I just want to tell you that you're an inspiration and I think of you as a big sis giving advice while you navigate life. I only hope for success, peace and love in your life. Thank you for creating this space and making it this beautiful. God bless you.
Welcome back Isi. Your vent night session really had me thinking about me really being my own best friend, and if I really know and understand what I want and not what others want for me
This video has really helped me not feel so alone. I've also feel like I've lost my way in life and thought I wanted to be like the people I saw on social media but you helped me to realize that that lost feeling isn't going to be fulfilled by a comparison but to look inside myself and figure out what i truly want. And that feeling isn't something I can feel by seeing what others are doing, it's something that I haven't seen at all. My purpose is custom made for me and now I've realized that I need to find that within myself so thank you so much for that!❤️❤️ Also congratulations to you and Josh!
Thank you for your transparency. This was such a great video and honestly what I have always loved about you is that you were so different from everybody else. I totally understand because there were times in my life being a rapper in the industry where I am conformed to things that I knew that I wasn't and it just never sat right or felt authentic. But the fact that this young age that you have recognized this in are actively working to authentically be you I'm super proud of you. Love to see you win!!! 💝
Not even done with this video but I had to pause and take a break to think about the wisdom you were spitting!! The dark house theory, saying things out loud, reflecting without technology, remembering that you'll never have everything completely figured out etc.. I really appreciate it all and love every piece of content you make Isi, it always helps me in some type of way. May you continue to be blessed! 💓💓💕💕
i started watching for the natural hair videos but i appreciate these types of videos so much. they’re extremely refreshing considering i’m on the same journey. i DO feel seen! i was very young when i first subscribed about 5/6 years ago. i’m still young but also in that stage where i’m still trying to grasp the meaning of life, figure out how to accomplish my dreams while seeing so many of my peers win. i’ve been off (scrolling through) social media for the majority of the year in hopes of really focusing on what it is that i want and trying to muster the strength to put action behind those thoughts. i’m in a space where i’ve really just been focusing on digging deep to discover me so trust you’re not alone!
I was literally complaining about the exact same thing yesterday with one of my friends and the person just didn’t understand what I was trying to explain and it just made me feel worse because I thought I was the only person going through this. I’m so happy that you have talked about what you were going through and how you have been maneuvering that space ❤ God is so intentional you guys.
I'm so sorry to hear all about the problems you faced during your joyous moments. However, I want to celebrate you and your accomplishments and milestone of being married. Congratulations GIRLLL !!!!!! You Looked AMAZING and you are doing WELL. May God continue to give you the strength to go on in this world and keep THRIVING.. AMEN 🙂
I honestly admire and appreciate your transparency/ openness Isi. It makes me realize so many of us are going through the same things in different ways and need time to grow from the challenges life tends to throw at us. But it anit easy, that's for sure.
This is why we love you! You are so authentic in a world full of synthetic and cosmetics. ❤️ I hope you evolve more into the woman you are destined to be!
I’m so happy you’re back and I’m ready for all the late night talk sessions, vent sessions and lessons you learned while you was gone.. UA-cam was pretty dry without you
Isi!!!!! U are an angel sent to UA-cam I swear bcuz everytime u come on the camera u always say something so life changing that ends up helping yourself help others! And that’s a serious gift to even come to terms with. I am so grateful to have found your channel to even be impacted bcuz of beauty gang 😂 your amazing and so inspiring and really make me take a deep look at myself and figure out my life as well! So I just want to thank you for posting bcuz beauty gang needed u not gonna lie. Whenever u feel a message in your heart and wanna share pls do bcuz someone else needs to hear it. 🎉❤
Isi GIRL i love this video! And you are so real for owning up to your realizations of yourself because the truth is many feel this same way and are too afraid to admit it, myself included!! Love this and so glad to see you back❤ this is QUALITY content!!
I missed these videos so much !!! The concept of social media making you sad is so relatable it’s hard to put this out there so happy you reflected on this.
Wow, what you’re talking about in this video is so powerful. I absolutely love this and I love that I’ve been blessed to be able to see your growth. I’ve been here since 2017. Seeing God impact your life is truly amazing and I will continue to pray for you and your growth and this journey. All love❣️🙏🏽.
Gurl a few tears popped outta these sockets watching this! I’m so glad you spoke about this I’ve been in a similar space just much farther behind in life. I lost a lot of family and friends this year too! It’s hard because every time I lost someone it put a mirror on myself and the way I am in relationships. I’ve definitely played the villain and victim. It’s time for a fresh start. Soooo glad you’re back 😊
Girl you were speaking on this video! Truly where I have been with my content. Just stepping back and pausing and now knowing I have to go deeper. It is bigger than us!
ISIIIIIIIIII❤❤❤❤ Thank you so much for taking a leap of faith and being vulnerable with us. We LOVE to see it and can't wait for the upcoming banging content. Truly grateful for you taking your mission as an influencer seriously and delivering AUTHENTICITY. Praying for you always
You just preached straight into MY LIFE ISI! If this is your next journey as an influencer I just bought into your vision. This is your lane. Please do something else like this on tapping into self-awareness, moving past insecurities, being in the moment with yourself, etc., this was AMAZING! I’m sharing it with all my friends! Also, marriage life already looking good on you ❤
First of all you are so strong to admit this on camera and just keep things so real. I can’t personally relate because I don’t really have this issue, but as someone who I have been watching forever, I always just seen you as growing up and gaining more success. Not comparing to anyone else but truly looking at the growth, the love and spirituality you have in your life, you will see that that is success. Money, houses, cars, followers are all material things really and once you have that mindset, you will truly be happy for other people and be happy yourself. I love you ISI and I hope you get through this ❤️
My favorite part of this video that reached me was that we have to forgive ourselves and stop beating ourselves up about the past or what we could’ve/should’ve done in certain situations. I look back at my past self who was skinnier and felt so motivated and would beat myself up for letting myself go. It’s a tough battle
i’m 16 years old and i feel the same way you do maneee, it’s so rough being young and so into social media and feeling unaccomplished it really hurts n i was insecure for a long time
Whew! So much content! Thank you for letting us in on your brain and being vulnerable. I've definitely been thinking about taking a break from social media but I haven't. I need to though but I be scared imma mess around and not be able to get back in! I definitely feel you on the grief stuff! I lost my grandma this year and she was a VERY pivotal part of my life. It is completely eye opening, alarming, and scary to see your loved ones get older and leave their physical form. It's something you can never truly prepare for and it makes for feel like you're living in an alternate universe where you have to learn to live with heartache! You're def inspiring me to take that good ol pause season and just cope!
Thank you Isi for being so vulnerable. This video convicted me and called me out, I believe that God is really moving in your life 🤍🙏🏽. I can see it!! I love you and appreciate the transparency in this video. You’re helping so much more than you know and making an impact. God bless you and Congratulations 🎊 on being a wife!! You guys union is so beautiful✨ So excited for the new content too💗⭐️
You’re not alone in your mental health journey. You’re human and a beautiful one in and out! Thank you for being you and bringing us along. We appreciate you!!
My dad always told me that an unexamined life isn’t worth living❤️ you have to look back at your past and grow through it rather than stay in it! You got this ISI☺️
GIRL I'VE BEEN WAITING IMPATIENTLY😭 I don't know how many of your old videos I binged while you were gone😂 welcome back and thanks for blessing us with a movie🥰❤
I don't usually comment but to see a person level up and rationalise that level up so well is amazing . I'm older than you but you are opening my mind and giving me ah ha moments. I learnt today that we also participate in our own suffering meaning we have the ability to remove ourselves from things, people and places that we don't thrive from. I'm trying to experience a level up as well. My dear you are doing so well. Keep going and keep prayed up .
“I don’t even know if I was my own friend “ whewwww this was a word sis 😮💨😮💨 Thank you for such a vulnerable and open chat sis, Virgo to Virgo a lot of this resonated!
Definitely feel the same. I’ve always put more emphasis on my intelligence than anything else. Didn’t start emphasizing my beauty until college. But seeing my friend be a successful and beautiful black nurse as well as my peers from university both motivates me and makes me feel unaccomplished because I’m not where I want to be. I feel stunted but I keep moving forward because I refuse to stop until I’m at a place where I’m content.
I can only speak for me not the original comment but I didn’t get a degree just some of the college experience so that could be why she didn’t pursue the field
I was a default believer too and I was really just talking about this to myself yesterday. 👏🏾💯 I was also the same as far as my life getting really chaotic that I started to dig deeper on that relationship with God, in my own way. Especially with that upbringing, you feel that you have to do things a certain way and a lot of the times those ways don't work for you which also influences you to continue to put that journey off. I literally just started over this past summer and it's been amazing; also there's a reminder that things don't have to go according to plan love y'all by the way
Isi, these exact conversations I have had very recently, and realized I have been having for years after self reflection in journals and in thought. I have been grooming myself for years with these same concerns. I resonate with you while watching your chitchat videos. You relate to a lot of us on a real level. That’s something that cannot be authenticated and that’s why you maintain a loyal following. ♥️ Thank you for sharing your world from your perspective; Know, I’m rooting for you love.
This conversation just goes to show that you can have the relationship, the money and the “aesthetic” of a successful life and still not be happy. Isi I appreciate your honesty and vulnerability. Let culture tell it and we will all be out here “chasing a bag” and chasing a life that brings no sense of purpose and true joy from within. At the end of the day only you can define what success means and looks like to u. But we get caught up trying to live life on social media and lose our peace trying to be successful in the eyes of others.
Welcome back! Your influence is one of the most powerful I've seen and choose to support, even though im a few years older than you. My gosh you help me through alot! From hair to relationships to just venting!!! If no one told you sis, YOU ARE AND HAVE ALWAYS BEEN YOUR OWN LANE!! Can't wait to witness how much more you accomplish and grow! Congratulations again on the Wedding! I wish you more love, peace and happiness!!! We support you and love you MRS. ISI!!!!
No I have struggled with this….I started digging and policing my social media usage. Sounds like you are having a awakening. Peace and blessings that you find peace through life.
this was such an honest and beautiful video. I could connect with you and relate on every level, from mental health, to my walk with God, everything you talked about hit deep! Thank you for being vulnerable and keeping it real. Congrats to you and your husband!! I’m looking forward to what you have planned next💕💕
Isi you hit it on the head. This is almost the same thing I have been struggling with and it was ruining my peace, comparison really steals joy and it was taking away from the special things that make me me and make me stand out. If a person doesn’t like me then my platform is just not for THEM but by not being me I’m missing out on my true purpose being on social media and in real life, I’m missing out on the beauty of my journey. It felt worse because I assumed No one was going through what I was and began beating myself up for the mistakes old me made. Learning how to live in MY TRUTH, who God wants me to be and what My journey and story to share is. Loved this 🤎 it’s heartwarming to hear you’re back ✨
I’m so glad i clicked on this video this is it isi this is the purpose this is the work you’re called to do!! Thank you for your vulnerability and authenticity. Sending you so much love. The impact of this is big!!! ❤
I cried watching this video! As a long time subscriber I absolutely LOVE you, your transparency and your journey. Your aura is lighter and so warming to the soul. Welcome back, wifey! 💕
thank you isi for being so vulnerable and talking about the importance of self awareness. a lot of what you discussed resonated with me and i feel more motivated to hold myself accountable and work on my own toxic traits
ISI we are so extremely proud of your realizations and blessONS!! Your capacity to share through a spirit of love, contribution, and transparency is truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing your growth, your journey with us. Your words hold immense value, I’m grateful for your influence & grateful for the pervasive impact you have on the lives of your supporters❤
Hey Isi, i really appreciate the time and the effort you made in making this video. I don’t usually watch long videos but the moment I saw you on my feed, I just had to click. I can relate to a lot you said and I took a break from social media to figure my life out. It’s been the most empowering journey and I’m grateful to God for helping me on this journey. When you spoke about how no one knows what they are doing, it reminded me of a scripture that I discovered recently and I have been pondering on it. Prov 20: 24; man steps are ordered by the Lord, how can a man understand his doings. This spoke volumes to me. When life gets confusing and we don’t seem to know what to do we need to trust that our steps are ordered by the Lord and He will always be there to guide us. I admire you a lot and I thank God for your growth. I’m happy you’re back to natural hair content because I have missed those so much.. much love ❤️
This was so beautifully put, and you are helping people that you don’t even know. I’m personally seeking the UA-camr/influencer career and just watching and listening to these talks from someone who is successful helps SOOO MUCH! Keep growing ISI‼️
The connection between you physically getting your identity stolen and soul searching for your truest and most highest self (your true identity) whewww! Major eye opener and lesson! This video was everything.. so informal, so transparent and vulnerable. Thanks for sharing Isi ❤
I love and appreciate your transparency about your journey through life. It is so refreshing to see and hear. I came to know you through your natural hair journey because I decided to embark on my natural hair journey about 3 years ago and my journey has flourished so well to the point where I get so many questions about what I do to my hair and I always just refer back to you and your channel and videos. I STUDIED your natural hair videos like crazy. When you decided to cut back on the natural hair content, I was a bit bummed not gonna lie but I understood it at the same time and still very much enjoyed all the other content put out like the self-care content you put out and also the wedding content ( hardcore josh and isi stan, love and adore yall's love story and seeing yall's relationship journey, it's so beautiful). I am glad that you have found your love again for natural hair content cause your journey was truly so inspiring to me and my journey. without your channel and your journey, I wouldn't be getting approached about my hair and what I do for it to flourish. Your channel truly has helped me not only when it comes to natural hair but as far as other aspects of life in general ( relationships, friendships, etc ). I am glad to see that you are rediscovering yourself again in a positive way and that has helped you come back into your next influencer journey. Continue to be different and unique because that is why we love you!
Love the authentisicity! Imposter syndome, self-compassion, and so much more... I am going through the same thing you are talking about, and this is a journey! Thank you for sharing!
I love that you are able to talk about these things and be vulnerable with us. I can definitely say I’ve started this journey myself and tbh had to stop cause it gets darkkk. But the more i admit things to my self the better i understand things. My journey is definitely not over. It’s only getting started 🥂
For months now I’ve been searching on UA-cam ‘why is everyone doing and acting the same’ just to see was other people seeing what I was seeing and only one video popped up…. Now you have one! This touched on everything I’ve been thinking
Hey Isimeme I just want to say thank you for talking about being on social media and then feeling down afterwards. I currently have been dealing with the same thing and you're absolutely right about calling it for what it is and thats being a hater. I'm always happy to see other women like myself or even men doing great things but then I begin to feel low because I look at my life and feel as if I haven't done enough. It does take a serious toll on the mental health and iv'e decided to take a hugeee step back from being on my socials and to work on myself so I can feel more better about myself. So when I do see other doing amazing things I won't feel low or give off that hater energy because that's not me. So thank you for talking about this it really put a lot of things into perspective for me as well.
Hi Isi, (Ms. Woodard)! We missed you too! Take a breath! Put one foot in front of the other! I will keep you in my prayers! I know we are strangers but I feel like I know you I’m sending Love Your Way, Josh and Mama Edeko too!
Welcome back! I think this video was a good one to start with, plus we love a good vent session… some of this stuff were things you mentioned you struggled with in previous videos so it’s nice to hear you talk about asking yourself why and digging deeper
This has to be my favorite vent session I can totally relate to every thing you talked about especially when you get older and there is still things for you to accomplish
Funny how your video came up in my recommendations a day after I've decided to speak to a psychiatrist about about my mental health and almost everything you've mentioned is something I'm dealing with as well. I was off social media for about 3yrs to decompress and just be one with myself. The moment I created a new ig it was another reminder why I got off of it and Facebook to begin with. The constant comparing, feeling like I haven't done much, thinking I'm not enough etc. Just hearing your story and how it's so relatable made me overwhelmed with anxiety. I used to throw myself in my work and keep a positive attitude so my inner problems wouldn't surface. Issue is they've been buried for so long that they're flooding out and I have no choice but to face them now. Thank you for sharing your story. So many women can relate to this, but many are afraid to admit it or don't know exactly where it's coming from.
Congratulations!!! to you and Josh 🥰. I have missed you too much - I was out here googling UA-camrs like Isi 🤣. You are definitely one of a kind, I am so grateful to be a part of the beaut gang
Congrats!!! Gorgeous photos!! 🥳 Influencing, social media at its core is hollow. An artificial construct. You put the meaning into it or you don't. Good for you for always aiming to be substantive. Even still...having a career, passion outside of that world seems healthy and necessary. Keep it in prayer, Sis.
I see A LOT of comments asking about the Bible I was referring to (which makes me super happy)… here yall go!👇🏾
BIBLE LINK: churchsource.com/products/the-jesus-bible-niv-edition-comfort-print?variant=32599839178849
p.s. Thank you guys for allllll the love, support, & positive feedback😭❤️I love y’all so much!! HAPPY TO BE BACK😘
Love you more 😘
The amplified Bible is a great reference.
Thank you
We love you Isi! ❤Sooo glad you’re back and even happier you’re in a better space. We knew you would get there!
Also the daily devotional that you use?
It’s crazy to hear influencers say they don’t feel that successful when you’ve been watching them accomplish more and more every year. And you believe they are very successful. It makes you wonder what is this thing we are all chasing. Do you ever really get there or is it more important to enjoy the journey? But there are a lot of creators who just encourage you to buy more stuff and seek happiness externally. Consume, not produce. I don’t feel like that about this channel. But that doesn’t seem fulfilling or positively influential.
Right
exactly 💕
We are chasing something we cannot see
A lot of these creators are not satisfied because they are ungrateful and don’t give thanks for all they have & have already accomplished.
True
The problem isn’t social media. The root of the problem is your own insecurity. Ppl will never stop winning or shining. We just need to love and appreciate what we have and who we are now.
Although this is true, it’s important to be able to eliminate social media to correct your mindset to be in a healthy space to partake. Some people can’t correct that way of thinking will consistently engaging in social media everyday.
Amen Clara!! I had to change my thinking & mindset
@@BlickyWhite can you eliminate the world around you? Your constantly going to see ppl doing their big one. No don’t focus on them. Be happy for them and love and appreciate you.
@@ClaraJohari I understand what you’re saying but that’s very different. Social media is one big highlight of everybody’s cap and “biggest moments.” You can read body language and physically see the struggle behind those fake ass smiles in person not on social media. It’s also easier to isolate and get your mind right and stay focused in the real world versus scrolling for hours on social media. I’m not disagreeing with you, I’m just saying social media can be very toxic for the mind if you’re not in the right head space. Stepping away isn’t a bad thing and there’s a reason why social media breaks increase good mental health and decreases stress for many.
@@BlickyWhite Yea I haven’t been on IG, I try not to scroll Tik Tok and Facebook is dead to me. I made a conscious decision to step away because of how fake, phony, or ungodly social media can be and I’m not trying to be influenced by that. I didn’t mean to say social media isn’t problematic I meant the root cause of JEALOUSY is insecurity and discontentment and being covetous wanting what other ppl have and being a hater instead of learning from them if there’s something to learn. That’s all.
PLEASE DO NOT BE ALARMED! REMAIN CALM! SHE'S BACK!
I CAN'T BE CALM😭
Lmaoo I nearly dropped my phone when I saw the notification!!!!!🎉🎉😂
I can't be calm I'm too excited and she's preaching Hella fact sis!
I got off my game with the quickness and screamed inside when someone on discord told us
It's too late 🥲
You said “I am currently living in an answered prayer” YES!! That’s something I’ve been focused on too these last few months. It’s easy to compare but when we break down where we came from & compare it to where we are 😭🙌🏾 WHEW! Nothing like it
HI ISI! I just felt in my heart that I wanted to write this message to you. I have been watching your channel since I was either in the 6th or 7th grade, I am now a senior in HS preparing for the crazy journey that is college. Through my years of watching you I have gone through some pretty devastating things. I originally started watching for your hair videos because I had to learn how to make my hair presentable for school since during that time it was just me and my dad. I would force him to watch the videos with me so that we both could learn how to care for my hair. As I got older you were obviously growing and getting older too and it may seem strange to say but every phase of content that you went through kind of came just at the rights points for each stage in my life. I was in HS when you started the kitty hygiene videos, I was depressed when you started the self care videos, My skin was breaking out when you started the skin care videos and I needed someone to "talk"/ listen to when you started the vent videos. I may not know you in real life but when you said that you are living in an answered prayer I hope you know that that also includes your prayer for inspiring and helping those around you. It's funny but as you enter your cOntent where you talk more and more about your experience with God, my father (who is a pastor) has been helping and guidIng me more lately into the bible which is now leading to me making my own efforts to create my own relationship with God. I hope that if you read this it has helped you forgive yourself, because even in some of your darkest moments you were still able to shine so brightly and help others. GOD BLESS YOU!!!
Thanks for sharing your story! Good luck with graduation and college…you are already ahead of the game! 🙌🏾❤️
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Welcome back. Girl that was a deep conversation and real shi*. It’s hard to admit that and your not the only one that struggle with that, it’s just most want be honest about it. I def feel we’re your coming from. I be happy/jealous of a lot of influencers channel and wishing my channel was at that milestone. You are a real one for sharing that. That’s why your almost at 1million.
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First off WELCOME BACK ISIIII 🤎🤎Congratulations as well!! She’s a wife now 💍 But girl I love you so much. The topic on social media making you sad I’ve definitely felt that before. I would beat myself up saying “Congratulations” to other black bosses but low key feeling jealous because I wasn’t there yet. But I had to step back from social media and just speak life into myself (like you mentioned in video) and leave it in God’s hands. So I feel you on SELF REFLECTING because I’ve grown so much as a young woman. It’s very uncomfortable but it’s worth it because I see a great difference. But I just love your vent sessions sis!!! ✨I missed you tons🫶🏾
The problem is definitely social media..the programming thru the algorithms to the comparison issues..social media detox’s are a must. The moment I got off and really started paying attention to me and the world around me and really poured into me and not aimlessly just scrolling all day, the mindset shift was my biggest blessing. I’m glad you’re back! Take those breaks. You are doing phenomenally QUEEN. Congrats to you and your HUBBY on you’re nuptials ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I totally understand this as someone who has been unemployed since 2020 and lost alot because of it. Lost in love and was heartbroken through alot of it but honestly it's wildddd to hear someone in your position, with your career, with your friend circle, your family, your love life etc saying this but it just goes to show we all are human and we all want what we don't have. We only see things from OUR perspective and comparison really is the thief of joy. What helped me is using it as motivation instead of being jealous. It takes work and time to make that switch but it's necessary for your mental health
I’m tearing up that you posted this today. Bc I woke up today just with a heavy heart and tired mind thinking I could really use a girl talk 😢 I’ve been watching old vent sessions and Qualitty Conversations all day.
Missed you girl ❤
the heavy heart and tired mind spoke to me sis. I have similar feelings.
hang in there, we can only do what we can do. and finally, it is what it is.
sending PEACE and a calm heart you're way ♥️🥰💖
JUST WANT TO SAY TO ANYONE WHO IS GOING THROUGH SOMETHING KEEP BELIEVING,& BELIEVE & TRUST IN HIM
Keep trusting God , Keep Your Faith , Keep Praying , Keep going to church ,keep listening to worship music, & keep reading the Bible ,& and remember , The Lord is Bigger Than your Problems , Everything going to be ok , just keep praying & talking to him ,💕💕MAY GOD BLESS YALL& EVERYONE IN JESUS NAME AMEN 💕😊
While that’s true for a lot of people, I think we often tell ourselves that just so we can feel better about our insecurities. Some people REALLY are having a great time and enjoying their life and posting on Instagram REAL happy moments and times. When they post otherwise they get talked down on or claim to be looking for attention.
Instant click queen, I love how you don’t gotta explain yourself but you still keep us in the loop. Very much appreciated
Gurl and that's OK...
"I have to let go of things -- I harbor a lot, a LOT and it does nothing but weigh me down". THAT. SAME. That resonated hard for me. Thank you for always being so open.
This is very RAW and very REAL. I think that it’s not talked about enough but it needs to be. So many of us experience these lows when we get on social media. It can put you in a dark place. But if we have these conversations more the support can be SO HELPFUL!!! The growth that we can get from the conversations are priceless. Thank you for your vulnerability ❤
Happy to see that my "older sis in my head" is back. Missed you and I'm happy for you. You don't need to justify your need to take time for yourself. Thank you for your transparency and your wisdom. The trial you face right now really resonates with what I'm dealing as a young woman who doesn't know who she is, what she has and where she's supposed to go. You give me hope. God bless you and your marriage along with all the beautiful things He has in store for you in your career and personal life.
Greetings and kisses from a 24 yo French fan of yours ❤️🙏🏾
I feel and have felt EVERYTHING you said as far as insecurity, not feeling fulfilled or accomplished, comparing myself to others, perfectionism, feelings of lack DESPITE being Pro-Black EVERYTHING...but I'm truly surprised that YOU feel/felt that, Isi.
That's crazy...but thankfully, you and Josh are having those important conversations that bring you "back to the middle." ❤️
I gotta keep it real now.... (I NEVER thought I'd admit this aloud, let alone DIRECTLY to you), but everything you said you were feeling about seeing other people's lives online is how I eventually started to feel about you and Josh.
I first started out watching this channel for your hair content, started to enjoy your vibe and personality...then I found out about your couple's channel.
And I usually don't do couple's channels but y'all channel was so REFRESHING, so DIFFERENT, so AUTHENTIC, so BLACK! I got a charge of inspiration and Black pride whenever I watched y'all. PLUS the depth of your content helped to educate me and even improve myself and my own relationship in a lot of ways.
But then...that thief of joy snuck up on me one day. Slowly but surely, I went from pure, genuine joy from watching y'all to comparing myself to every aspect of life you chose to share with the world.
From wondering why my skin wasn't as clear and my hair wasn't as "healthy" and long as yours to how come MY man isn't more like JOSH? (And this is HORRIBLE because I have an AMAZING man who's legit just right for me. We were truly made for each other, as I came to realize over the years we've been together)...
So my little comparisons started to go from my internal dialogue to leaking over aloud into my relationship and my MAN noticed it. He knew of y'all. Even watched some videos with me from time to time. But just like how Josh pointed out to you the effects social media was having on your mood, HE pointed to me how I would act after I (binge) watched y'all videos and content...ESPECIALLY after y'all got engaged. We're not married (yet), and I started to feel a way about it.
Seeing your joy and even how driven, focused, and goal-oriented y'all were for your brands triggered an insecurity of being unmarried and never accomplishing my own goals that's already been inside of me, etc.
Long story short(er), he literally BANNED me from watching your videos lol. Ridiculous, I know. Like, how does a man tell my grown-ass what to do, right?
But he was honestly doing me a favor and with my best interests at heart because we were getting into arguments and EVERYTHING just because my insecure self was starting shit!
It got to a point where I would SNEAK to watch your videos, then I realized he was right. I started watching less and less, then that led to me turning your notifications off, which led to me unsubscribing from the couple's channel, then lastly and eventually unsubscribing from your channel and all your other social media, too.
I had finally come to have the realization and make the decision to take my own mental health and well-being into my own hands and step away from social media altogether, just like you did.
But after a long period of time passed and I worked (and I'm STILL working) on myself, you crossed my mind and I thought to peek in and see what was up. I STILL wanted to see y'all wedding content, you know! And that's when I saw the video about how y'all moved to Patreon. I didn't subscribe right away, but when I did, I was amazed at the content there and genuinely enjoyed it again. Plus my curiosity was satisfied! Lol. Y'all did the damn thang!
But back to the original point, I truly feel and understand every point you made and I truly appreciate you using your platform to shed light on all these things so that we all don't feel alone or crazy anymore. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Congratulations on being married! I miss you! And I don’t mind you taking a break!🤎
Siissss I felt this video so much, particularly as a nano-influencer who's having slow but steady growth. Some days I feel so "behind" because the brand deals aren't flowing in and it seems like they are more willing to pursue bigger (but less authentic) influencers. *Confession time* I have even had moments of scrolling your profile and feeling less than because your aesthetic always looked so CRISPY and mine seemed so random. Of course its all in my own head. I needed to focus on ME and being MY authentic self regardless on if my bag is bagging or brands are overflowing my inbox. PERIODT.
Hi Mrs.Isi,I’m 16 and when you touched on losing people that have been part of you growing and you’re foundation,I lost my grandma this year and you said it shook ur core ,I really do get that because she was my best friend and I’ve been realizing a toxic trait about myself like me talking negative about myself and about my life ,I really do think you should start a podcast because how you speak is just beautiful and you’re perspectives about life is something everyone needs to hear and great job because I’ve been watching you since about 2019 and the growth in you is beautiful and I LOVE YOUR HAIR
JUST WANT TO SAY TO ANYONE WHO IS GOING THROUGH SOMETHING KEEP BELIEVING,& BELIEVE & TRUST IN HIM
Keep trusting God , Keep Your Faith , Keep Praying , Keep going to church ,keep listening to worship music, & keep reading the Bible ,& and remember , The Lord is Bigger Than your Problems , Everything going to be ok , just keep praying & talking to him ,💕💕MAY GOD BLESS YALL& EVERYONE IN JESUS NAME AMEN 💕😊
Isi!!!!!! You always know what to say! I don't know how but you always know what to say. I just want to tell you that you're an inspiration and I think of you as a big sis giving advice while you navigate life. I only hope for success, peace and love in your life. Thank you for creating this space and making it this beautiful. God bless you.
Welcome back Isi.
Your vent night session really had me thinking about me really being my own best friend, and if I really know and understand what I want and not what others want for me
This video has really helped me not feel so alone. I've also feel like I've lost my way in life and thought I wanted to be like the people I saw on social media but you helped me to realize that that lost feeling isn't going to be fulfilled by a comparison but to look inside myself and figure out what i truly want. And that feeling isn't something I can feel by seeing what others are doing, it's something that I haven't seen at all. My purpose is custom made for me and now I've realized that I need to find that within myself so thank you so much for that!❤️❤️ Also congratulations to you and Josh!
Thank you for your transparency. This was such a great video and honestly what I have always loved about you is that you were so different from everybody else. I totally understand because there were times in my life being a rapper in the industry where I am conformed to things that I knew that I wasn't and it just never sat right or felt authentic. But the fact that this young age that you have recognized this in are actively working to authentically be you I'm super proud of you. Love to see you win!!! 💝
I missed you ❤& why ever you left is your business. But I’m here for the catch up.
Congratulations to the both of you!
I concur - do you young woman! You needed to do what you needed to do and it’s no one business but your own!!
Not even done with this video but I had to pause and take a break to think about the wisdom you were spitting!! The dark house theory, saying things out loud, reflecting without technology, remembering that you'll never have everything completely figured out etc.. I really appreciate it all and love every piece of content you make Isi, it always helps me in some type of way. May you continue to be blessed! 💓💓💕💕
i started watching for the natural hair videos but i appreciate these types of videos so much. they’re extremely refreshing considering i’m on the same journey. i DO feel seen! i was very young when i first subscribed about 5/6 years ago. i’m still young but also in that stage where i’m still trying to grasp the meaning of life, figure out how to accomplish my dreams while seeing so many of my peers win. i’ve been off (scrolling through) social media for the majority of the year in hopes of really focusing on what it is that i want and trying to muster the strength to put action behind those thoughts. i’m in a space where i’ve really just been focusing on digging deep to discover me so trust you’re not alone!
I was literally complaining about the exact same thing yesterday with one of my friends and the person just didn’t understand what I was trying to explain and it just made me feel worse because I thought I was the only person going through this. I’m so happy that you have talked about what you were going through and how you have been maneuvering that space ❤ God is so intentional you guys.
I'm so sorry to hear all about the problems you faced during your joyous moments. However, I want to celebrate you and your accomplishments and milestone of being married. Congratulations GIRLLL !!!!!! You Looked AMAZING and you are doing WELL. May God continue to give you the strength to go on in this world and keep THRIVING.. AMEN 🙂
I honestly admire and appreciate your transparency/ openness Isi. It makes me realize so many of us are going through the same things in different ways and need time to grow from the challenges life tends to throw at us. But it anit easy, that's for sure.
This is why we love you! You are so authentic in a world full of synthetic and cosmetics. ❤️ I hope you evolve more into the woman you are destined to be!
That part on wanting to see others do well but not wanting them to do better than you.... Whew you preachinggg
I’m so happy you’re back and I’m ready for all the late night talk sessions, vent sessions and lessons you learned while you was gone.. UA-cam was pretty dry without you
Isi!!!!! U are an angel sent to UA-cam I swear bcuz everytime u come on the camera u always say something so life changing that ends up helping yourself help others! And that’s a serious gift to even come to terms with. I am so grateful to have found your channel to even be impacted bcuz of beauty gang 😂 your amazing and so inspiring and really make me take a deep look at myself and figure out my life as well! So I just want to thank you for posting bcuz beauty gang needed u not gonna lie. Whenever u feel a message in your heart and wanna share pls do bcuz someone else needs to hear it. 🎉❤
Isi GIRL i love this video! And you are so real for owning up to your realizations of yourself because the truth is many feel this same way and are too afraid to admit it, myself included!! Love this and so glad to see you back❤ this is QUALITY content!!
NOTIGANG!! Welcome back queen!!
i am so proud of you and all your growth. thank you for sharing your journey and allowing us to learn and grow with you, we love you!
I missed these videos so much !!! The concept of social media making you sad is so relatable it’s hard to put this out there so happy you reflected on this.
Wow, what you’re talking about in this video is so powerful. I absolutely love this and I love that I’ve been blessed to be able to see your growth. I’ve been here since 2017. Seeing God impact your life is truly amazing and I will continue to pray for you and your growth and this journey. All love❣️🙏🏽.
Gurl a few tears popped outta these sockets watching this! I’m so glad you spoke about this I’ve been in a similar space just much farther behind in life. I lost a lot of family and friends this year too! It’s hard because every time I lost someone it put a mirror on myself and the way I am in relationships. I’ve definitely played the villain and victim. It’s time for a fresh start. Soooo glad you’re back 😊
Girl you were speaking on this video! Truly where I have been with my content. Just stepping back and pausing and now knowing I have to go deeper. It is bigger than us!
ISIIIIIIIIII❤❤❤❤ Thank you so much for taking a leap of faith and being vulnerable with us. We LOVE to see it and can't wait for the upcoming banging content. Truly grateful for you taking your mission as an influencer seriously and delivering AUTHENTICITY. Praying for you always
I definitely needed that encouragement & uplifting 🥹🖤 welcome back 👑
The way that this resonates with me! (And so many others) Keep up this journey Isi, you are beaming with clarity ☺️✨
You just preached straight into MY LIFE ISI! If this is your next journey as an influencer I just bought into your vision. This is your lane. Please do something else like this on tapping into self-awareness, moving past insecurities, being in the moment with yourself, etc., this was AMAZING! I’m sharing it with all my friends! Also, marriage life already looking good on you ❤
Omg I missed you and Josh please don't forget about us ❤️💙
First of all you are so strong to admit this on camera and just keep things so real. I can’t personally relate because I don’t really have this issue, but as someone who I have been watching forever, I always just seen you as growing up and gaining more success. Not comparing to anyone else but truly looking at the growth, the love and spirituality you have in your life, you will see that that is success. Money, houses, cars, followers are all material things really and once you have that mindset, you will truly be happy for other people and be happy yourself. I love you ISI and I hope you get through this ❤️
My favorite part of this video that reached me was that we have to forgive ourselves and stop beating ourselves up about the past or what we could’ve/should’ve done in certain situations. I look back at my past self who was skinnier and felt so motivated and would beat myself up for letting myself go. It’s a tough battle
Missed you girl. Hope all is well🥹💕
NOTIFICATION GANGGG, all jokes aside i missed you 💗
i’m 16 years old and i feel the same way you do maneee, it’s so rough being young and so into social media and feeling unaccomplished it really hurts n i was insecure for a long time
Whew! So much content! Thank you for letting us in on your brain and being vulnerable. I've definitely been thinking about taking a break from social media but I haven't. I need to though but I be scared imma mess around and not be able to get back in! I definitely feel you on the grief stuff! I lost my grandma this year and she was a VERY pivotal part of my life. It is completely eye opening, alarming, and scary to see your loved ones get older and leave their physical form. It's something you can never truly prepare for and it makes for feel like you're living in an alternate universe where you have to learn to live with heartache! You're def inspiring me to take that good ol pause season and just cope!
Thank you Isi for being so vulnerable. This video convicted me and called me out, I believe that God is really moving in your life 🤍🙏🏽. I can see it!! I love you and appreciate the transparency in this video.
You’re helping so much more than you know and making an impact. God bless you and Congratulations 🎊 on being a wife!! You guys union is so beautiful✨
So excited for the new content too💗⭐️
You’re not alone in your mental health journey. You’re human and a beautiful one in and out! Thank you for being you and bringing us along. We appreciate you!!
My dad always told me that an unexamined life isn’t worth living❤️ you have to look back at your past and grow through it rather than stay in it! You got this ISI☺️
I absolutely love you guys and I’m just glad you are okay! I always appreciate how real and transparent you are ❤
GIRL I'VE BEEN WAITING IMPATIENTLY😭 I don't know how many of your old videos I binged while you were gone😂 welcome back and thanks for blessing us with a movie🥰❤
I don't usually comment but to see a person level up and rationalise that level up so well is amazing . I'm older than you but you are opening my mind and giving me ah ha moments. I learnt today that we also participate in our own suffering meaning we have the ability to remove ourselves from things, people and places that we don't thrive from. I'm trying to experience a level up as well. My dear you are doing so well. Keep going and keep prayed up .
“I don’t even know if I was my own friend “ whewwww this was a word sis 😮💨😮💨 Thank you for such a vulnerable and open chat sis, Virgo to Virgo a lot of this resonated!
I definitely shed a tear! This was so beautiful to watch! We love you ISI, keep going!!
Definitely feel the same. I’ve always put more emphasis on my intelligence than anything else. Didn’t start emphasizing my beauty until college. But seeing my friend be a successful and beautiful black nurse as well as my peers from university both motivates me and makes me feel unaccomplished because I’m not where I want to be. I feel stunted but I keep moving forward because I refuse to stop until I’m at a place where I’m content.
I can only speak for me not the original comment but I didn’t get a degree just some of the college experience so that could be why she didn’t pursue the field
I was a default believer too and I was really just talking about this to myself yesterday. 👏🏾💯
I was also the same as far as my life getting really chaotic that I started to dig deeper on that relationship with God, in my own way. Especially with that upbringing, you feel that you have to do things a certain way and a lot of the times those ways don't work for you which also influences you to continue to put that journey off. I literally just started over this past summer and it's been amazing; also there's a reminder that things don't have to go according to plan
love y'all by the way
Thank you for your transparency. Your healing is helping others. Excited for this new journey!
Isi, these exact conversations I have had very recently, and realized I have been having for years after self reflection in journals and in thought. I have been grooming myself for years with these same concerns. I resonate with you while watching your chitchat videos. You relate to a lot of us on a real level. That’s something that cannot be authenticated and that’s why you maintain a loyal following. ♥️ Thank you for sharing your world from your perspective; Know, I’m rooting for you love.
This conversation just goes to show that you can have the relationship, the money and the “aesthetic” of a successful life and still not be happy. Isi I appreciate your honesty and vulnerability. Let culture tell it and we will all be out here “chasing a bag” and chasing a life that brings no sense of purpose and true joy from within. At the end of the day only you can define what success means and looks like to u. But we get caught up trying to live life on social media and lose our peace trying to be successful in the eyes of others.
Welcome back Isi! Congrats on the wedding ❤ And love the nuggets you dropped. Will not be a villain nor a victim 👏🏽
Welcome back! Your influence is one of the most powerful I've seen and choose to support, even though im a few years older than you. My gosh you help me through alot! From hair to relationships to just venting!!! If no one told you sis, YOU ARE AND HAVE ALWAYS BEEN YOUR OWN LANE!! Can't wait to witness how much more you accomplish and grow! Congratulations again on the Wedding! I wish you more love, peace and happiness!!! We support you and love you MRS. ISI!!!!
No I have struggled with this….I started digging and policing my social media usage. Sounds like you are having a awakening. Peace and blessings that you find peace through life.
this was such an honest and beautiful video. I could connect with you and relate on every level, from mental health, to my walk with God, everything you talked about hit deep! Thank you for being vulnerable and keeping it real. Congrats to you and your husband!! I’m looking forward to what you have planned next💕💕
Thank god you posted I been watching all your old videos thinking you were gone 😢 BUT THE QUEEN HAS RETURNED!!!
CONGRATULATIONS BRIDE OF 2022!!!!
Same lol 😂
Love this! I’ve completely been where your been. I’m still there. But day by day we grow! Thank you 🙏🏾
Isi you hit it on the head. This is almost the same thing I have been struggling with and it was ruining my peace, comparison really steals joy and it was taking away from the special things that make me me and make me stand out. If a person doesn’t like me then my platform is just not for THEM but by not being me I’m missing out on my true purpose being on social media and in real life, I’m missing out on the beauty of my journey. It felt worse because I assumed No one was going through what I was and began beating myself up for the mistakes old me made. Learning how to live in MY TRUTH, who God wants me to be and what My journey and story to share is. Loved this 🤎 it’s heartwarming to hear you’re back ✨
I’m so glad i clicked on this video this is it isi this is the purpose this is the work you’re called to do!! Thank you for your vulnerability and authenticity. Sending you so much love. The impact of this is big!!! ❤
I cried watching this video! As a long time subscriber I absolutely LOVE you, your transparency and your journey. Your aura is lighter and so warming to the soul. Welcome back, wifey! 💕
thank you isi for being so vulnerable and talking about the importance of self awareness. a lot of what you discussed resonated with me and i feel more motivated to hold myself accountable and work on my own toxic traits
ISI we are so extremely proud of your realizations and blessONS!! Your capacity to share through a spirit of love, contribution, and transparency is truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing your growth, your journey with us. Your words hold immense value, I’m grateful for your influence & grateful for the pervasive impact you have on the lives of your supporters❤
Hey Isi, i really appreciate the time and the effort you made in making this video. I don’t usually watch long videos but the moment I saw you on my feed, I just had to click. I can relate to a lot you said and I took a break from social media to figure my life out. It’s been the most empowering journey and I’m grateful to God for helping me on this journey. When you spoke about how no one knows what they are doing, it reminded me of a scripture that I discovered recently and I have been pondering on it. Prov 20: 24; man steps are ordered by the Lord, how can a man understand his doings. This spoke volumes to me.
When life gets confusing and we don’t seem to know what to do we need to trust that our steps are ordered by the Lord and He will always be there to guide us. I admire you a lot and I thank God for your growth. I’m happy you’re back to natural hair content because I have missed those so much.. much love ❤️
This was so beautifully put, and you are helping people that you don’t even know. I’m personally seeking the UA-camr/influencer career and just watching and listening to these talks from someone who is successful helps SOOO MUCH! Keep growing ISI‼️
You spoke nothing but the truth. Thank you for being real with us 💗
The connection between you physically getting your identity stolen and soul searching for your truest and most highest self (your true identity) whewww! Major eye opener and lesson!
This video was everything.. so informal, so transparent and vulnerable. Thanks for sharing Isi ❤
I love and appreciate your transparency about your journey through life. It is so refreshing to see and hear. I came to know you through your natural hair journey because I decided to embark on my natural hair journey about 3 years ago and my journey has flourished so well to the point where I get so many questions about what I do to my hair and I always just refer back to you and your channel and videos. I STUDIED your natural hair videos like crazy. When you decided to cut back on the natural hair content, I was a bit bummed not gonna lie but I understood it at the same time and still very much enjoyed all the other content put out like the self-care content you put out and also the wedding content ( hardcore josh and isi stan, love and adore yall's love story and seeing yall's relationship journey, it's so beautiful). I am glad that you have found your love again for natural hair content cause your journey was truly so inspiring to me and my journey. without your channel and your journey, I wouldn't be getting approached about my hair and what I do for it to flourish. Your channel truly has helped me not only when it comes to natural hair but as far as other aspects of life in general ( relationships, friendships, etc ). I am glad to see that you are rediscovering yourself again in a positive way and that has helped you come back into your next influencer journey. Continue to be different and unique because that is why we love you!
One of the realest videos I've seen on here. Thank you for your transparency.
Love the authentisicity! Imposter syndome, self-compassion, and so much more... I am going through the same thing you are talking about, and this is a journey! Thank you for sharing!
This is so relatable! Thank you for always being so real. I’m turning 20 and I’m in the stage where I’m figuring my self.
I love that you are able to talk about these things and be vulnerable with us. I can definitely say I’ve started this journey myself and tbh had to stop cause it gets darkkk. But the more i admit things to my self the better i understand things. My journey is definitely not over. It’s only getting started 🥂
Thank you for being honest and congratulations and finally welcome back ❤🎉
I loved this girl talk and I’m not even finished watching. Thank you for being transparent and sharing your thoughts 💓
For months now I’ve been searching on UA-cam ‘why is everyone doing and acting the same’ just to see was other people seeing what I was seeing and only one video popped up…. Now you have one! This touched on everything I’ve been thinking
Hey Isimeme I just want to say thank you for talking about being on social media and then feeling down afterwards. I currently have been dealing with the same thing and you're absolutely right about calling it for what it is and thats being a hater. I'm always happy to see other women like myself or even men doing great things but then I begin to feel low because I look at my life and feel as if I haven't done enough. It does take a serious toll on the mental health and iv'e decided to take a hugeee step back from being on my socials and to work on myself so I can feel more better about myself. So when I do see other doing amazing things I won't feel low or give off that hater energy because that's not me. So thank you for talking about this it really put a lot of things into perspective for me as well.
I can't believe u posted a video on my bday and I missed it. Glad you're back❤️❤️❤️
Hi Isi, (Ms. Woodard)!
We missed you too! Take a breath! Put one foot in front of the other! I will keep you in my prayers! I know we are strangers but I feel like I know you I’m sending Love Your Way, Josh and Mama Edeko too!
You are honestly the only influencer I know that’s so real. I just love your energy and your vibe 🥺❤.
Welcome back! I think this video was a good one to start with, plus we love a good vent session… some of this stuff were things you mentioned you struggled with in previous videos so it’s nice to hear you talk about asking yourself why and digging deeper
This has to be my favorite vent session I can totally relate to every thing you talked about especially when you get older and there is still things for you to accomplish
The way that I can track my growth from when I first started following you almost 6 years ago, to noowwww
Welcome back that’s what life is about growth and self awareness 🙏🏽❤️
Funny how your video came up in my recommendations a day after I've decided to speak to a psychiatrist about about my mental health and almost everything you've mentioned is something I'm dealing with as well.
I was off social media for about 3yrs to decompress and just be one with myself. The moment I created a new ig it was another reminder why I got off of it and Facebook to begin with. The constant comparing, feeling like I haven't done much, thinking I'm not enough etc. Just hearing your story and how it's so relatable made me overwhelmed with anxiety. I used to throw myself in my work and keep a positive attitude so my inner problems wouldn't surface. Issue is they've been buried for so long that they're flooding out and I have no choice but to face them now.
Thank you for sharing your story. So many women can relate to this, but many are afraid to admit it or don't know exactly where it's coming from.
We appreciate your honesty sis! Know that I’m always covering you in prayer from afar, love youuu!💕
Congratulations!!! to you and Josh 🥰. I have missed you too much - I was out here googling UA-camrs like Isi 🤣. You are definitely one of a kind, I am so grateful to be a part of the beaut gang
Congrats!!! Gorgeous photos!! 🥳 Influencing, social media at its core is hollow. An artificial construct. You put the meaning into it or you don't. Good for you for always aiming to be substantive. Even still...having a career, passion outside of that world seems healthy and necessary. Keep it in prayer, Sis.