I don't do self-care.

[@KimberlyNicoleFoster89]

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[@iiWaffles95]

Honestly, real talk on the "holding on through the embarrassing period". Couldn't have phrased it better myself. I graduated uni, quit both of my jobs, took the year off to learn a vfx trade that has 0/nothing/nada to do with my degree. And there was a straight year and a half of explaining to aunts, uncles, colleagues of my boyfriend, what it was I was "doing". While unemployed, while still living with my parents. Can confirm that sticking with your gut through embarrassing periods are 100% worth it. I now have a career in that trade, and when I tell people my journey, I honestly couldn't care less what their reaction to it is anymore lol. I set a career goal, I'm financially independent off of it. End of story.

[@YunikuYosefMomoka]

Yass Queen

[@way6862]

ooh what vfx trade?

[@iiWaffles95]

@@way6862 I'm an environment artist for games :)

[@happyblacklegends]

Omg I really relate to this. I dropped out of college and struggled with an eating disorder, homelessness and a whole lot of MESS. And I'm finally stable working a job I love and I've moved into my own place à week ago. I love doing my thing and I'm so pleased with where I am. Even if people question my lifestyle, it's like well its mine and I'm THRIVING hunny ✨

[@greynotchristian]

when is your collab coming??? :D

[@marianar2948]

Congratulations! 🤗

[@lamb4lifexox]

💗💗💗

[@micalaking1904]

Congrats on thriving!!

[@xyp-percameron9658]

“Don’t you want to go back to school?” “No!” Exactly!!

[@nombuso4162]

I also say that. Like never! School is taxing and I don't want to go through that again

[@elisecccccccc]

What you were saying about having no other option.... that one really struck me. I’m a 26 year old woman with ADHD trying to build my own business because most work environments don’t work for me, and my family doesn’t get it. They keep saying I’m choosing this, but it legitimately doesn’t feel like an option. I really really appreciated you opening up about your struggles with ADHD also - that really struck a chord for me.

[@tamaracharese]

It’s not a crazy question when the majority of Black women still aren’t living in their truth. You are there and we are here for it!

[@itowilltube]

what do you think it means to " live in your truth ? " I really hate this empty notions of how to do life when its so obvious billionaire , poor , the religious the non , the parents the gen zs - people be fucking up everyday so whats their truth?

[@tamaracharese]

@@itowilltube do what makes you happy for a living

[@mcsaism]

@@itowilltube i don’t understand this defensiveness when its simply true that many bw are not in a position to do what makes them happy. no one spoke on capital gain whatsoever

[@flora9912]

the first 20sec of all your lives are just you being a pageant queen and i live for it

[@lydiamills2081]

To be at this kind of place is your thirties is so unreal honestly. Kim is like emotionally healthy, passionate about her work, loving her life, confident and competitive. Like holy shit I have never even pictured my life being this passionate and centred. Damn you’re amazing.

[@robertstanley9633]

this is the space I aspire to be in. I frequent this video often just for a nice reminder.

[@tahtz20]

I'm so glad you're a loud talker, I can listen to you while I shower.

[@emkaemusic]

This is aspirational, Kim. I graduate at the end of April and I've been wanting so deeply to begin building a life where self-care is built in. I don't want to curate a checklist of self-care tasks that is necessary for me to maintain sanity and wellness. I want my path in life to fulfill me on its own, not destroy or drain me. It'll take hard work and sacrifice but it will be so worth it. Graduate school's not in my future or anything traditionally "impressive" and I'm OK with that!

[@MichelleWatsonLee]

I feel the same way about school. I love the reading and the studying and the thinking... but the deadlines!? 😳 The price!? You can keep that. All this internet we got? Please!

[@tazariarobinson5666]

You say you don’t give advice but this is actually pretty good advice

[@beeancaaa]

she is seriously so pretty I can't stand iiiit. ✨💖

[@KymaniMJade]

The most beautiful smile!

[@coilyqueen312]

Love this perspective on your life as self care. I think self care is insidious because our culture encourages people to relentlessly work and pursue money then tells us to take care of yourself by going to the spa, or the salon or something else that involves consumerism basically. We can take care of ourselves by making choices when we can that create less stress and say no personally or professionally to things that dont bring us happiness. I chose years ago to take a step back in my career and to work at a lower level and not take promotions and additional responsibility and have been so happy with my decision. I've always put me first and dont go to events I dont want to or generally do anything I dont want to which I recognize is a privilege given I am able to make a great living still, dont want to be married or have kids which affords me lots of choices. I also appreciate the fact that you repeatedly state that although you are extremely talented you recognize that luck is always involved because talent is unlimited but opportunity is not. I'd say the same for my situation as well and dont give advice for that reason, I grew up poor and although very good at what I do a lot of stars had to line up for me to end up where I am and I never forget that and the fact that luck can change at any moment.

[@macummings7818]

Beautiful! And true - I'm resonating to this, thank you. 🤩

[@juicyparsons]

the way our elders tell us "you can always go back to school!" like the shit is free. I dropped out of school 3 times and my family keeps giving me this garbage advice at 35 to go further in debt and try something random lol

[@piagomez2954]

theres free money out there but thats probably to hard for you to do also.

[@leahg1424]

I snapped my fingers at "it definitely helped to not chase after dudes in my 20s". As a late-30something, shyt 30s too! Get to a place where you can opt-in to a relationship that benefits you rather than "need" one because you can provide a life for yourself that fulfills you in a way that no other person can. I'm not in the same category but I was bouncing from employer to employer before it was cool, and def had an "embarrassing" phase. it builds character and lets you hone in on what you really want.

[@ND-nx1nt]

Your comment.👏

[@grayspace5638]

The hair, the lighting, the eyebrows and the skin are all working together for 👏🏾 the👏🏾good👏🏾👏🏾

[@LifestylePeeper]

Kimberly I love this! This is so relatable. I actually reposted your stories on this. I intentionally work a low impact job at a University. It pays me less than what I could demand corporately, I can easily command six figures with my experience and skill set but I choose ease and quality of life and my friends are befuddled by my refusal to just chase the bag. I’m blessed enough to have corrected financial mistakes (credit/debt) so that I can make these types of choices. It also takes a little sacrifice, although I could afford a more modern building (Chicago), I live in an older building with no amenities because less expensive. Small choices like those have helped me build a life that is self-care.

[@gallivantingchrissy]

“If you can just hold on through the embarrassing period” A WORD!

[@pinky15ification]

I just graduated from my second BSc at 29 and landed a job in my field. The key is stay focused and be obsessed about whatever you do.

[@piagomez2954]

they don't want to hear that, its to positive

[@Sesi_angel_india1000]

all the best sis!

[@BryanBMusic]

What I'm noticing about a lot (albeit not all) of successful content creators is they DON'T live in the big cities. If your goal is to do online work full time then I think that it's very smart to stay in as cheap an area as possible. Go Kim! Brb I'm going to mail my April NYC Rent Check :/

[@kristinslawter1518]

You are glowing Kim! Could listen to you talk all day. Love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@drtash21]

I think the thing I'm taking from this video is *FIND SOMETHING YOU HAVE A DEEP PASSION FOR AND GO FOR IT 1000%!!*

[@pinky15ification]

What you said about triumph turning to tragedy is so real. I have really been trying to take advantage of every moment because nothing last forever.

[@wandeesthoughts]

Sometimes I self sabotage so I don't have to put in the work but this video really proves that if you put in the work eventually you'll win

[@starbean4ver]

This video spoke to me HEAVY! I’m 29 n making the transition to digital art and working from home. N it’s absolutely my goal to become independent and self financially stable so I can live n travel abroad any where while still having an income. I hope by the time I’m 31 everything will fall into place. I’ve dreamt it all my life to b a creative and make money off of it.

[@nthabiandherbooks]

Lol for someone who hates giving advice you give great advice. I am 31 and I work a full time-scheduled from 9am to 7pm and I love it! Loving it also means that I can also try new things, like making videos about books, like taking time off to just relax and enjoy being free. Sometimes I feel like we're scared to admit that we're allowed to be into different things at different times. Freedom and joy is so different, I have such complicated feelings about the term "self care" because for me I care for myself daily. The big change for me was moving to another country, I feel freer and I'm enjoying my life. I love your content and I've watched you talk about so many things and people I didn't know.

[@jaz.herself]

I’m about to be 26, & I don’t care to save even though I should. I’m struggling with what success means me & am feeling like I need a career change but I don’t want to work period. I don’t know what to do 🥲

[@THERESTHAT89]

I love the eyebrows. My goal is to live a life of self-care everyday as well.

[@jgerald8401]

your comments spurred me to mention that the book 'Company of One: Why Staying Small is the Next Big Thing for Business' speaks a lot to what you're getting at re: a good life. the author is a man who is a sole proprietor and talks about how scalability/rampant growth is not that big a deal to him and how he genuinely likes his life. it is a business book though and reads like one still. highly recommend!

[@stupidk1000]

Kimberly saying hello while looking @ herself at the beginning of videos will forever be my energy 😂😭💛

[@stupidk1000]

@@swiggs_7 thats why it cracks me up she doesn’t give af

[@itowilltube]

@@swiggs_7 why does it make you cringe tho? and if you cringe should people change their behavior bc you're still gonna watch maybe cringe tings are just your comfort zone

[@way6862]

@@swiggs_7 interesting how u use “unattractive” instead of a more general term like off-putting or whatever... out of curiosity are u a man lol?

[@TikiLemon]

​@@swiggs_7 she seems hyper aware of herself in that moment; she splits into two very different presentations of herself while alone in her room. it's like -___- to :D in a matter of milliseconds. it feels off because we see her as a real person, when she's actually acting in that moment.

[@moonrattle]

Thank you for this Kim. I know you said you are not in the business of giving advice, but let me tell you I needed to hear this. I'm in a toxic relationship with my job and it has taken a toll on my physical and mental health and your joy was inspirational to take the steps needed to make a change. After my own father passed from terminal illness this past year, the epiphany you are talking about really hit home.

[@hideorgochic]

That's a word - "hold on through the embarrassing period" - cause the embarrassing period I can say is robbing people (me) of certain experiences!!

[@ItzzOlivia]

this chat came at a time where I needed it most thank you so much !

[@authorbarbie]

When she said “if worse REALLY came to worse, move I’m with my mom” I felt that 😂

[@labellegene7971]

What if your mom is toxic? 😩😂

[@wandervoltz]

This is the epitome of self-actualization. I'm trying my best to achieve this before I'm 40. Just gettin' those ducks in a row...

[@yasinradee]

This whole video is a mood. I completely vibe with your sentiments.💜

[@barbaralove0991]

I am dying this is hilarious. I come here to consume your content every week and I understand the work but it is funny imagining describing this to people who don’t understand content creation on social media. I also saw the tweet about kids wanting to be youtubers and I love it.

[@ruthgovanbader]

Perspective on success while partnered: I envisioned my life much more like yours, and thought I'd meet my life partner in my late 20s or 30s. But, I accidentally met my husband when I was 22, A BABY, but because he was supportive of my career growth, it meant I was equally not shopping around for men, but could focus on myself. That is 100% luck/chance, and not what I planned, but if you meet someone great it doesn't have to mean game over for your career.

[@diyafalife4]

The embarrassing period is sooo relatable lol

[@Sesi_angel_india1000]

only 8 minutes in but Kimberly talking about the embarrassing period at the beginning of FOR HARIET "I do videos", is a WORD! A profound testimony to the power of fortitude

[@sebom2014]

I saw the title of this video and it stopped me in my tracks but this is very insightful information

[@toogood2btrubk]

The skin and hair are flourishing you look great

[@tlowery2074]

OMG I’m so excited for your woody Allen analysis!!!

[@itswellnessjess]

The episode of Myleik's podcast where she interviewed you (I believe it was 4 or so years ago) was one of her best. That's how I was introduced to you! Love me some Kim!

[@SoulfulMentality]

You popped up on my screen and I literally said “EXCUSEEE ME!” You look good, hunny! Now, let me get into this video lol

[@charlybrown5264]

I'm sooo excited for your Lil Nas X video. I just saw the video on the Empressive channel and wasn't impressed, and than you posted the reminder that your video is coming. The title is literally what I was thinking!!!!

[@UncleMarco]

God thank you this is exactly what I needed to hear

[@natashamwangi4890]

I love me some late night satin pillow talk with Kim. It makes the late nights absolutely worth it

[@757Princess]

Self care can be something as simple as a bath time routine, lighting candles using oils. It’s not only a $300 spa visit

[@YunikuYosefMomoka]

@@757Princess Right.. you can use that mindset for planning ahead.. like instead of the $300 spa visit.. you can look for DIY kits and looking into trades like getting a license for spa work.. and manufacturer schools

[@xcobmi]

You look so radiant!

[@akirsenrab]

The brows look great!!!

[@justicec4939]

Okay, you look RADIANT. As a cusp Gen Zer/Millenial, fuck what zoomers say about side parts. You’re KILLING it

[@macummings7818]

😆👍👍

[@kindred42]

Someone looking heavenly today....ok Kim come all the way through!!!!

[@davidcherilus9112]

Disregard of the topic at hand, you have always found a way to incorporate discussions within the community. This is why I am always excited to watch any videos that you bless us with ☺️

[@MrsGiggsxx]

You are glowing!!!!

[@BrennenKing-d5w]

My area is going back into lock down and I was feeling really low. This vid made me feel like I could have a life. Thank you 😊 💓

[@jaymills3627]

Kim I’m just going to borrow those eyebrows for the week. Just for the week, I promise I’ll return them lol. You’re absolutely glowing 😊

[@robertstanley9633]

Every so often Ill come back to this video because you speak of a life of freedom that I aspire to have

[@k.alvarado6237]

Kim... not going to lie. For the first time I was distracted by how good your looking instead of your words. This glow up is >>>> U. Look. Gewd.

[@brezzyFbaby1011]

I really do enjoy these videos. Thank you for existing Kim 🙏🏾

[@kennethiavail1719]

Hearing you detail your journey after Harvard is so inspirational to me. Last month I graduated with my masters in social work at 26 years old, and I had all these grand ideas of what post-grad life would be like and none of it has come into fruition. I am back in my hometown living with my mom and working on finding a job here. I know I want to move to DC but the kind I applied for were senior level. I’m trying to not feel like a failure and remember that I do have a strategy and to stay determined so thank you Kim!

[@IMETGODSHEBLACK]

Lol o was just watching this video on Instagram! You’re quick with the uploads

[@Eyesis_1]

🤣 Just enjoy doing you, Babe. I love it❣I am here for it. I'm so glad I came to the realization that life can be done differently. Different from what so many have done for centuries and passed that free thinking mindset on to my children. Stay true to you. 💖

[@isabellepantelll5004]

Can relate to other people saying there’s things they aren’t totally interested in/don’t know about but will watch because they like to hear you talk. I have found myself passing up a video and then I’m like you know what it’s For Harriet/Kimberly Nicole channel so I know it’s going to be good. I just did that with the recent video about the Joe Budden podcast and was so happy that I watched it

[@nordette]

You look so good! Whoever did your eyebrows did a great job

[@LBYRNTH_]

Ugh, you're like the big sister I wish I had! "I be eatin cookies at night" laid me all the way out for some reason... just laughing so ugly because ain't it the truth! That's gonna be the title of my memoir. I really appreciate your channels for teaching me so much over the years as a gay black male and, even with this talk, the advice that's not supposed to necessarily be "good" advice is so salient to me. I love redefining self care as something woven all throughout life rather than a bullet point list of things to do to achieve self care.

[@keithb8501]

She’s just so beautiful 😍😍😍😍

[@alexaneely6236]

You are glowing more than usual in this vid! Thought I should let you know✨

[@tlowery2074]

Your brows look fab as always

[@Martina_E]

Serving slayed skin, eyebrows and hair! We love to see Black woman thrive!

[@foggycraw6758]

Ive never heard of someone having a career outside of NYC/LA. They cant be that many opportunities in Oklahoma? How does one do this?

[@stillkaryll8835]

( not sure If you’re familiar with it, but) would you consider being interviewed on the NPR show “how I built this”?

[@KimberlyNicoleFoster89]

My business is way too small to be on that show but I love to listen

[@Pickythicky]

I dont like buzz word things. I just do what I want and feel!

[@nowletsgetgoing]

You DO do self-care and you're excelling girl! You're doing the most purest and truest kind! People think self-care is this thing fully steeped in capitalistic milestones. But in reality, it's what you did and are doing. It's believing in your goals and worth. Taking the path that honors your true desires. Self-Care isn't 10 million dollars and Birkin bags. It's following your truth no matter the consequences and that isn't bright, happy, or linear. We need to reframe Self-Care so that black women know that they have access to it. Self-Care is a process and you're living proof!

[@re9724]

So when they ask you what do you do for self care Kimberly, just tell them unapologetically, " My life is self care!"

[@queeng1713]

This was such a confirmation for me. I just did a podcast about this

[@drtash21]

43:50 I say this about you Kim ALL the time in your videos. Your passion is captivating and it engrosses ppl into watching the videos even though the topic itself at times is boring to me. It's the skill of a great talker.

[@naturallydope6971]

Kimberly you should start a t-shirt line with My life is Self care!

[@deeniesmothers9310]

First thing, your brows look great!

[@lindokuhlenhlanhla8670]

I just went to see a medium about 3 weeks ago and she was saying the same thing about creating a life that you enjoy... A lot of things she was saying now make sense.

[@OneLifeLexy]

We see u brows okayyy

[@HappinessTheBrand]

*-I decided-*

[@grapesyrop]

Youre so inspiring

[@elledumble]

You deserve your own show. Late night with Kim Foster ✊🏿✊🏿❤️

[@BellaZ209]

It’s the glow for me Kim! 🥰👑✨

[@lydiamills2081]

Okay wait! Serious question: I feel like I see a lot of people who attain success (whatever that may look like for themselves) and then talk about how they’ve managed to now move away from being haunted by perfectionism, overachieving, etc. I sometimes feel confused because I wonder, had you dealt with these feelings of inadequacy before, do you think you would have sacrificed and worked as hard as you did in your twenties? I guess I wonder, is getting to a place of security in an emotionally healthy way even feasible (lol)? I feel like a lot of people become more materially successful, and then arrive at a feeling of personal worth and establish boundaries between themselves and their work, get their priorities straight etc. I guess part of this progression is natural. I would love to hear anybody’s thoughts on this.

[@louisacatalina5248]

It’s been so long and the grief is still so strong, going to therapy tomorrow! My mom retired by the beach and we are both gunna be vaccinated cannot wait for summer!

[@ZombalayaQ]

This was good. I needed this A LOT

[@angie7486]

You say you don’t do self care and then went on to describe the lifestyle rooted in self care that you live!

[@whoTFknows]

I needed to watch this video today

[@vvlux19]

Pre liked the video so when I come back to watch later, my work is already done 😌💅🏾

[@caliken10]

Why do I think you were talking about (The comicbook guy) "Rob Explains"?

[@townsendadrianarmani]

Soooooooo cute!

[@K8ndiK8ne]

Ok yes I’m loving it 💕 You look good 😍

[@ceecollette6708]

You really would be great on TV. What the viewers gotta do to get For Harriet Studios popping lol? 🙏🏾 ✨

[@martineli312]

From the male perspective you’re a winner, your self care shows through the screen👩🏽

[@samacha9055]

I am just curious why this conversation about self-care was so centered in having a satisfying career and how that negates the need for self-care. I have a job I love and feel lucky to have, but this pandemic put me through it. I definitely needed some self care to get through that. A satisfying, flexible job doesn’t insulate you from what’s going on in the world around you or from issues with family and friends and we all sometimes need some me-time to deal with those.

[@KimberlyNicoleFoster89]

Because I have a job I love that also pays very well, I can attend to all my needs all the time.

[@samacha9055]

@@KimberlyNicoleFoster89 Thank you for taking the time to reply. I am not seeing the correlation here, still, but it could just be my personal experience and how I define self-care being different from you. Again, I appreciate that you took the time to answer.

[@taylorvaden5675]

That’s a great life.

[@MichelleNgome]

She's so dope.

[@nataliebee1090]

Hell fuckin yes