Things They DON'T TELL YOU About Your 20s!!! MONEY, Dating, Careers | Jackie Aina

[@jackieaina]

I'm not doing a divorce "storytime" lmao not everything is meant for youtube...

[@Dollierora]

Periodt 😌

[@maebell7109]

😂😂😂

[@omonighoegi1921]

period pooh

[@kjayview2]

OH YEAH, and PERIODT!!! (P.S. I'm soooo glad this term got recycled and is back in rotation LOL

[@racheljanine1761]

Girllll it fine you don't have to tell us everything. Some things are private. 😂😜💞

[@drewberriesandcream]

i think your 20’s is about finding the balance between ‘this is gonna affect the rest of my life’ and ‘yolo’

[@tamiadixon8312]

drew mackinnon basically

[@smorebrownieswirl8962]

👏

[@chiomaesimone678]

drew mackinnon couldn’t have said it any better

[@ztotallybless1547]

in a nutshell!

[@suras8984]

I wasnt able to find that balance and Im 31 back in school for nursing. Hopefully getting it right this time! I envy the young 20 year olds in my program for getting it together at that age and I admire the older women with kids in my program who are killing it even though they have way more responsibilities then me!

[@zinnyt.v.4482]

“I never wanted to be that person to have a $2000 bag with less than $2000 in it” sis you made me stand up out my seat on that one 👏🏾

[@tomboydee3326]

Yasssss👌

[@LaCoriNetter]

See it too often in L.A.😐Can't pay their bills but somehow they have all these designer handbags

[@Jess-ew3tm]

@@LaCoriNetter literally my older "sibling" 💀💀💀 a bunch of fakes with their Egos taking over their lives

[@mixedmamiiD]

According to my finances, I shouldn't have a Walmart bag. Lol

[@zucchinigreen]

@@mixedmamiiD Lol. At least you know where your finances are at. In my 20's I was in so much denial and I didn't even spend like that, I just lived in an expensive city aka NY.

[@AlexaLikes]

No one asked, but.. if I could redo my 20's, I would have focused on money 50% more and dating 70% less and I would sprinkle in more travelling and SAVING with the extra money made.

[@ashwajeshi1558]

Great

[@nilamanolo498]

So true

[@willwowxdrice642]

Thx .... I’m 18 btw (screenshoted) saving for future advice

[@charlikuran286]

15 and planning

[@ninjabreadgirl]

I am so in the negatives for money. I'm so in debt from school and idk what to do about it!

[@11RedRoses]

“Men do not date on what they feel women have the potential to be. Men date on what you are right then and there. They take you for face value.” Jackie, I needed to hear this.

[@olives2876]

Anu Sharma we all needed to hear this !!!!

[@sharstarg2414]

FACTS

[@danielleg5592]

I needed to hear this.

[@didivengenz]

@@_inmyhead I read it like 'Men don't waste their time if you are not what they want when they meet you''. Like if they see/realize you're not good for them, they'll just leave. Meanwhile women might stay in a (toxic) situation based on 'he can be so much better, i just have to hang on and wait' type of hope.

[@foreverflourishing7744]

Yes girl... hit me right in the soul!!!! Be soul food not eye candy

[@Mimi-sw1vf]

"Spend at least one to two years single" girl, as if I have a choice, nobody checking for me 😭😂

[@GharibeAshena17]

maaaaaaaannnnn this hit too close to home. like "Yeahhh I'm totally single on purpose *ehem ehem*. Just finding myself n stuff"

[@francescaestelle2886]

@Mica_ girl me too .

[@bethanytucker9534]

Mica _ deadass 😂😂😂😂

[@tlove457]

Lol.. I'm a homebody, no one looking at me🤣🤣

[@ND-kl5jl]

Mica _ lmaooo girl fr, I’m 23 and have never dated anyone

[@elizabethantonietta7352]

As a married woman my favorite way to answer the "when you having kids" question is to just say "don't worry, we're practicing."

[@XXOVXXO__]

😂😂😂

[@gadessyramirezvera8733]

Elizabeth Antonietta omg I love this I have to start saying that😂👌🏼

[@LynSheri]

I used to say "when Jesus wants us to, so ask Him." People didn't have a comeback for that one 😁

[@AJ-tk7ps]

I’m practicing lol love it

[@SHAMITHEYOGI]

😂😂😂

[@exploremyswirl3162]

“Mixed feelings is a NO!” - Jackie Aina That just hit differently!!💯

[@hairypotter86]

and then "imma use diego now" i love this woman

[@lshardy1up]

"Don't date on potential" 😮 how did I not never hear this before??? I'm telling all my sisters lol

[@StarlessTerrace]

One more time for the people in back!

[@zoharborage6609]

Dont forget that goes for all parties involved.

[@zoharborage6609]

@@Emilyspace_ too long did not read

[@missmarble979]

Emily sooo stupid!!!

[@JamieModelvsDirector]

I always say I don’t do potential 😂😂😂

[@TabMUA]

Society has you thinking you need your entire life planned out by the time you're 18, then your 20's hit and you spend the whole time panicking that you haven't gotten it right yet. Live in the moment!!!

[@GiggleGiulia]

TabMUA i relate to this so much. pursued cosmetology, lost my passion. now im in college !

[@PyongProductionsXXI]

I’m in that panic mode right now.

[@jayecurry2049]

Ghoulia White I’m really passionate about skin care but I don’t want to learn everything else in cosmetology ( waxing, facials, ect.) I’m conflicted 😐

[@tomboydee3326]

👏👏👏👏👏 yasss this was me exactly

[@lastella1994]

Yes like you have to have 2 kids before the age of 30.

[@ToriUptown]

anyone under 30: just know that we know nothing at all. with that in mind, just remember that you can handle whatever life throws at you and your mama is probabbliliyy right.

[@kw7243]

I wish someone had told me "listen to grown folks, they know that they're talking about" and I had actually listened. 🙄 Spent my 20's being hard headed and thinking I knew everything!

[@Myeyeofthebeholder]

My daughter always comes to me...even if its years later and says mom, i should have listened... You were right. My thing is, its not that you didnt know... Because you were advized. You just didnt listen. Because you already know it all. .. Or so u thought. Lmao.

[@ztotallybless1547]

always right sis

[@jackflash588]

Tori Uptown fuck you

[@jjlovesgreentea]

Zeus are you the one who doesn’t listen to their mama

[@jellytv2400]

I'm 22 and I'm entering my last year of college and I live paycheck to paycheck. I don't have a car and I pay all my bills on my own and I'm in about $2000 in credit card debt. It seems like a little but when you're always broke it's a lot. This video made me feel so much better

[@monetumana9596]

Jelly TV girl we living the same life???

[@GodsGirl4K]

Jelly TV God’s got you 🙏🏾

[@naturallyjayytv]

Literally same sis !!!!!

[@tmcdgreen]

I was you 5 years ago. It gets better, keep the faith ❤️

[@MonicaMutale1]

Um same!

[@lovealabi4221]

"I feel like a lot of my problems were cleared when my skin was too" A WHOLE MOOD.

[@truthprevail5667]

Love Alabi Gal! Trueeeee!

[@Graye0890]

To my young black and brown women Drink water Raw cranberry juice is excellent Take a probiotic I don't care how fine he is use a condom it's OK to have kids after 30 Mental health days are needed Prayer is Great but therapy will help also Lastly learn to love yourself 😘

[@3amDayDreamer]

THANK YOU😭😭😭❤❤❤

[@Reviewermythoughts]

Thank u

[@laurenjackson2810]

YAS

[@brittyh428]

Beautifully said sis!💕💕

[@Roxie1255]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@starzzzy22]

When you're in your 20s you feel old, but when you look back it's like "why was I so young and stressed about all this? I should have been having fun". That part about not taking anyone too seriously in your 20s...wish someone would have told young me that one😂

[@jobs4813]

That is very true ! When ur late twenties hit that’s when ur like oh shit I really am getting older lol

[@PixiieGrotto]

I feel like I’m mid life right now I just turned 24 I’m so stressed all the time. I’m trying to do better

[@melinoesedah9762]

I remember just turning 20 and saying I feel old. I've been through some things. It took a toll on me, emotionally and mentally. It was terrible but it helped me mature. Now, I'm older and wiser.

[@ninjabreadgirl]

Girl I'm stressed because of all my debt. And FUCK RENT! Haahha

[@elisa5812]

Yessss trueeeeeee im 31 now and I think the same was always complaining depressed for nothing and the years past bay now im like whyyyyy did I do that I had nothing to complain about should have enyojed it more when I was 30 I tought noooo not gonna start again from now on enyoje every year befor I know im gonna be 40 and regret it again

[@nanisllopez]

just turned 20 and watching this cause i NEED to hear what advice aunt jackie has to say

[@sharonnabwire1167]

anais lopez same girl XX

[@emilyhealy8474]

Same

[@kweengenesis5006]

Same

[@juliagross3136]

Happy birthday! I turn 20 in August and thought the same thing

[@harryohpotter]

Same giiirl hehe

[@pimkieblue2001]

I‘m not even 18 yet (3 months left) and I constantly get asked when I will finally find a boyfriend I will marry and have kids with LIKE EXCUSE ME AUNT CAROL. I JUST FINISHED HIGH SCHOOL

[@serinat2181]

Aw aha by who?

[@pimkieblue2001]

Serina T family basically, mostly nosy aunts and cousins

[@andywarhol3974]

I get asked the same thing and it’s annoying 🙃

[@serinat2181]

@@andywarhol3974 That's ridiculous! Why?

[@mrs.bernard5415]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@jannbernabela2266]

I just turned 29 and lost my mom a month ago and life has just been turned upside down. Making my life's decision going forward has been overwhelming the last couple of days...I needed to hear this today...eating my ramen noodles lol. Thank you Jackie!

[@XXOVXXO__]

Damn

[@Idkwtd33]

Jann Bernabela sending you love 💗

[@phomem8101]

Sending you a tight hug 🤗

[@lilbabytears]

Rip :(

[@Megan6772]

My mom passed when I was 8....I recently found a motherless daughters private support group on fb and it has given me soooo much I've been missing & needing re my life after mom's passing. I highly recommend you give it a go. Big hugs 🤗😘

[@ericalewis6946]

I'm 36 been married for 4 years and I just had someone ask me about having a baby I told her to get out of my uterus and kept it moving

[@dulceinzunza9707]

If it was a stranger wtf but if it was a relative or a close friend they’re probably just worried about the biological clock honey

[@naamahlee40]

@@dulceinzunza9707 Her biological clock is none of their business. 🙄

[@sissorsister83]

I'm 36 and I get the "when are you having a baby" and I tell them I don't want children and get shit for that. Stay out of my uterus!! Not everyone wants children.

[@opeyemiafolabi971]

I thought this only happens in my country Nigeria. ...people should stop being womb watchers.

[@MonikaJVB]

@@opeyemiafolabi971 It happens in Europe as well

[@lalapeachesbeelove3762]

I will be 40 August 8th. My 20’s was my absolute stupid stage. I learned a lot about myself in my late 20’s and 30’s. I know exactly what I want and don’t want at this point. It’s a kickass feeling! I don’t give a damn about much(never really did). All I can tell my younger babies is don’t rush yourself. Life isn’t a race or sprint. It’s a marathon honestly. Pace yourself, don’t gauge your life on your peers. Do what is best for you at your moment at time. Don’t allow society or family to dictate what your success is. Live your life, make wise decisions and take your time loves! 🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@TemieBeauty]

I'm almost 35 and I AGREE/SUPPORT this message!!

[@jenniferruiz2245]

We share the same birthday! I’ll be 35 on August 8th. !!! Leo’s!!!

[@lalapeachesbeelove3762]

Jennifer Ruiz Team Leo ♌️!!!

[@zenaghabban1173]

Leo gang♌♌

[@saanyolsuswam699]

LaLaPeaches BeeLove thanks for sharing this queen!! It’s always nice to hear encouragement like this from our more experienced sisters...it’s so easy to get wrapped up in comparison & self pity 😭😩

[@freeandblessed8500]

Ladies in your twenties and thirties don't deal with a man who has multiple kids with a bunch of different women. If You do, chances are you're setting yourself up to become one of his baby mamas. Don't do it to thine self.

[@rosedonna3946]

Idk why some women do this to themselves. Like girl learn to love and respect yourself.

[@Nezeville]

Rose Chocolate well said girl!

[@freeandblessed8500]

@@Nezeville 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@kenyajohnson6715]

I know that's right!! Issa no! Hard pass!! 🙅🏾‍♀️🙅🏾‍♀️🙅🏾‍♀️🚫🚫

[@Ada-zg2qb]

Yes I agree. I was in a blended family and its not easy especially when the guy doesn't do anything but the women fight.

[@robyntetrick5330]

21 year old college drop out turned wedding photographer. No college degree & no man. Thank you auntie Jackie for being you.

[@Jess-ew3tm]

@Seeker Of Word always wondered this same thing!!! Lol ive never even been interested in dating 💀💀💀 its one of those bs societal programming

[@zuriis7632]

Love it 💯💖

[@jackieaina]

DAMN YALL FAST AS HELL LOL

[@kyrafriends_2488]

Jackie Aina you know it!!!!!!!!!

[@mkayitsj3234]

Jackie Aina UK WE COMING IN STRONG!!! NOTIFICATION SQUAD

[@joangem1616]

We sit on our phones just waitx for you

[@estherdavies8096]

Best believe it AUNTIE 😍

[@hannahreimer9498]

Gotta come thru for Jackie! 💕

[@kelsfinance1954]

Great advice. Just turn 30. Payoff 90% of my debt. Biggest accomplishment for me before turning 30!

[@TheDumooa]

Do Better Finance I’m 28 and going to take my real estate exam my last bit of hope to get out of debt and move to a better place with my kids

[@kelsfinance1954]

@@TheDumooa girl do it! It will be worth it. Continue building a better life and opportunity for your children

[@erlinejean3266]

,congratulations

[@lexington9836]

Welp I guess I better start saving up fr my college tuition debt

[@hibak_]

Yessss keep at it!!!

[@yanethnunezbedoya4786]

I’m 21. Just got out of a two year “relationship” and I am moving on my own. I am scared as hell!!! But I need to find MY happiness!!!

[@morganmonroe6961]

Yaneth Nunez You will ❤️

[@yanethnunezbedoya4786]

Morgan Monroe thank you so much babe ❤️❤️

[@chelseataylor1995]

Yes yes yes you find your own light girl!!!

[@andreaarroyo5992]

Proud of you!!!

[@yanethnunezbedoya4786]

Chelsea Taylor thank youuuuu ❤️

[@2kool4u592]

I feel like we as Jackie’s audience are a little family in these comments. All of us coming together and sharing our experiences.. it’s so beautiful! to all my 20 somethings out there, I’m rooting for us. I love y’all ✌🏻❤️

[@oftenunsaid2175]

You’re sweet and we will all make it!

[@jackieaina]

you really really are!

[@2kool4u592]

Often Unsaid love to you!

[@2kool4u592]

Jackie Aina JACKIE IM... IDK WHAT TO SAY. IM GEEKED. THANK YOU I LOVE YOU❤️😭

[@moodmari2558]

LN awww rooting for you too sis!

[@victoriastargle2929]

"God was testing me. And most of the time I failed" this is me every day in the army

[@shrefu]

22. Retired student-athlete. College grad. In the middle of searching for my 'next step.' I needed to hear this. Thank you.

[@Sza_translator]

Shelby Fusich good luck! Wishing you the best in your journey

[@3amDayDreamer]

You'll be ok!! I just got myself together at 25!! Finally going back to school and finishing my bachelor's. Seriously, don't you ever compare yourself to others!!! It will rob you from your happiness! Seriously!! Trust your path and your method!

[@CecethePersonality]

Same girl

[@LoveAlways141]

Shelby Fusich I’ll be graduating next May and I feel the pressure 😫

[@JaJaJantsen]

Shelby Fusich we are in the same boat!!! No more athletics and I’m graduating in December and have NO IDEA what I’m going to do!!

[@AndreaRenee00]

Saving the intro as a Twitter gif. ✔️ 😂😂😂

[@raffixzterlebakdamn8454]

Btw, how? Lol

[@novacanestain724]

That was hysterical

[@maramimosa]

Lol how ?

[@royalneal3265]

I relate 100%. I'm 31 and changed careers when I turn 30. Left a field that I was in for 15 years. I didn't know the difference between boys and men when I was in my twenties but I definitely do now and I'm enjoying being single.

[@royalneal3265]

@Zinhle Ndlovu my son is a boy he is still learning maturing getting to know himself and how to treat himself and women. A man knows how to treat women knows himself. There's a lot more to learning the difference between boys and men I just don't have the space here.

[@queencess93]

Why did you leave the field you were in after 15 years? Did you grow out of it?

[@smileygirldrell4630]

Hyalouronic acid and cutting back on dairy changed my life!!!! Not just my skin but my whole lifeee

[@kimshxc]

Periodt!

[@MsLiberianLady]

My mom keep telling me to cut back on dairy but I love cheese maybe I need to take her advice

[@doombuggy123]

Tell me your hyalourinic acid secrets because I just watched Kenna’s video about it (the microbiologist that tested Jaclyn’s lipsticks)

[@chicklitreader346]

What’s wrong with dairy? How did it change your life?

[@a.b.2405]

ChickLit Reader dairy isn’t good for you, in general. You should look it up, but there are disgusting things surrounding the dairy industry.

[@noik_11]

That bit about men taking us at face value was a word. I’m 28. I think so differently now lol

[@briterry4961]

When anyone asks me anything about my plans for the future: "I'm not God, I don't have those answers." -Jackie 2019

[@Ariennys]

Bri Terry me 2020 lol

[@db.30]

"Mixed feelings is a NO!" 🤯🙌🏾 I needed to be reminded of that again 😣😩😓

[@Dina8485]

"When are you getting married? When are you having children?" "I don't know I'm not God." *WHEEEW JACKIE YOU SPOKE A WORRRRD* People need to stoppp asking these questions.

[@Jess-ew3tm]

"How come you never had a bf?" Because i dont want one nor have i ever felt the actual need to have one. Im not about to get one just for the hell of it lol wtf

[@RachaelTheRed]

I've been married for 5 years and people ask when we're having kids all the time. It's like, maybe I'll have kids when you start minding your business...🤷🙄

[@Torianajazel]

Wait i thought she was married !!??

[@peppapig-vw3zr]

@@RachaelTheRed PREACH

[@Alyn08]

Why didn't I think of that answer when someone asked when I was getting married?

[@Estarrrr92]

I’m 27 and my 20s have been high and low in emotions through my experiences. I’ve only now started saving money, being serious about my career and started seeing a therapist. I feel I still have a lot to learn about myself and life. I don’t want to have a melt down about turning 30 and not achieving my goals. Age is just a number to me now and I look forward to what the future will bring me.

[@raic3283]

Same

[@user-im6ld5yr7r]

You’re both doing better than me. In my 30s and just now figuring it out 😫

[@AlyJai]

Just turned 24 and I'm getting married in a couple months. People LOVE to ask when I'm having kids and try to make me feel bad when I say I don't want them for like 10 years. I want to TRAVEL with my man and enjoy my career. Honestly I feel like 20's is too young for kids sometimes lol

[@anaskchichou1324]

PREACH

[@yasmeenalim1]

Aly Jai I am 24 and about to get married and YES! Listen, I seriously love children. But I know that they have serious emotional and financial needs. I need to be READY! Because My childhood was rough. My mom was not ready. She was 21, but literally that’s a baby in my eyes. I’m gonna hold off as long as possible. Be encouraged!

[@kendycapron5705]

Speaking based on my experience as a wife at 22 .... I totally agree with you. Enjoy your life with your husband before having a kid. Don't listen to NOBODY that's going against what you feel and know what you want to do with YOUR life

[@lifewithkayy1816]

Girl I’m 22 with a 10 month old. It’s so stressful. I love my son, but I had to put finishing school & getting my career started to the side to make sure he’s good. I would looooovveeeee to be making bank right now, but hopefully soon in the future I can start my career.

[@lalaland2199]

Tell them to their mind their business

[@bbytrinket9732]

As a 19 year old, I needed to hear this. PLEASE do more videos like this one Jackie. You give the best advice

[@shaniaa1295]

Aunt Jackie: Spend at least 2-3 years of your twenties single Me: in a whole ass relationship @20 years old Me: and I oop-

[@nymphie300]

Don’t over think it. To each their own. I know loads of couples who met when they were 16 and are 30 now and have a normal heathy relationship.

[@Gabrosoft]

Me when I’ve been single my whole life

[@SarahJessup]

Do YOU lol dont worry about where others are at in their journey... i think having time to be single/alone is great when youre young but im 25 and married to the man i was dating at 16 and have no regrets 🤷‍♀️ we all live our lives differently!

[@mayameza8438]

Shania Acker same. My boyfriend of almost two years (I’m 22) looked over like whaaaat? Haha

[@pipancla]

This is DEFINITELY a mood haha - there's lots of ways of keeping it healthy though! Spending time apart to develop and maintain your own hobbies; staying in your social circles; reflecting together and having mature conversations... proactivity is key

[@sistermarie]

They also don’t tell you about the “bestfriends forever” you’ll lose!

[@famadiao7678]

Truth

[@smorebrownieswirl8962]

Girl! Yes! It's a different type of heartbreak.

[@shayg1882]

The Indigenous exactly

[@antiquedynasty]

This

[@ExtraAKAtude]

The Indigenous Girl!!!

[@Chaychxo]

Neededddd this!!!! I’m only 23 but I feel like life is coming at me FASSSSS! 😭

[@kygje8338]

Girl I'm 16 and the realization that I'm moving out in like a year & a half for college is insane. 😤

[@shukyarije9337]

Facts!! Im jordan year as well 23!!!

[@sosSylv]

Enjoy! I'm 32, you have time & r stunning btw :)

[@Feliciatanktop]

I’m about to turn 23 so I feel you!! I have friends that own houses and have 2 kids and a husband. Then I have friends that drink and do coke every weekend. Then there’s me... who’s still in college and still watches cartoons lmao everyone is in different areas in their lives rn it’s crazy!

[@xo.chillingwjas]

Chaych xo 22 & feeling like life is coming fast !!!!! 😩😩

[@Totallyspice00]

I needed this . 26 and way too hard on myself

[@jedidahkariuki5591]

Girl!!! Me too

[@thesunshinefactory3016]

Me too,turned 26 last week and I've been kinda depressed about age,being single and all.

[@wagsunfiltered3300]

Saaaame

[@StacyannJ]

SiBrEeZy I’m 26 turning 27 I feel you sis

[@sandyjoseph72]

It's so hard. 26/27 is so stressful. Sometimes i feel so squrimish and I ask myself if it's because of me that i am not where i want to be in my life. I am hard on myself, but it's so hard.

[@MsAngellove69]

Them: “When you getting married?” Me: “when you gonna take your nose out my business?” 😐 and I op......

[@mrs.bernard5415]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@ginaclarke14]

My best response is “to who?”

[@RejoiceBozho]

Fi DeS 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@k.b.4883]

"You can change your career in your 30s. There is NOTHING wrong with that" YES 👏👏 you are always learning and growing and your interests, desires and needs are constantly changing. Listen to yourself and respond to what makes you happy!

[@reneeperdomo9459]

I am 26 and I've been single single SINGLE for 2.5 years and it's literally been the best thing ever. I LOVE YOU AUNTIE JACKIE!

[@ninjabreadgirl]

I just became single and I CAN'T WAAAAIT TO BE SINGLE FOR A LONG TIME!!!

[@mikailaisawesome]

@@ninjabreadgirl I've been single for 1.5 years, and it's free! I wish you the best on your single journey 🌺

[@andreakroger4437]

Credit is what I wish I was taught! How to maintain good credit

[@itsmetee89]

Drea Kroger me too. I struggled with that big time.

[@mariaglams4125]

Why is it important to have good credit?

[@ScorpioCoCoRenale]

Drea Kroger yes!!!

[@fa7832]

Maria Glams A good credit score shows that you’re reliable and consistent with paying your bills. Essentially, most things that you want to buy and rent check your credit score to see if you actually pay your bills. If you want to rent an apartment, take loans, buy a car, get a credit card etc., they check your credit. If your credit isn’t good they’ll either reject you or make you pay a high interest back.

[@Renee_11]

The Budgetnista has a lot of great info on how credit works and a bunch of other financial topics. She's on insta @thebudgetnista check her out if you remember. I'm 27 and I wish I'd found her sooner. 😕

[@asummersdayinawintersnight4585]

Being a 22 year old feeling like a failure all the time I needed to hear this. Thank you🤗🤗🤗

[@NoName-mm6gh]

I feel like a total fail. Like I'm just taking Ls and my mental health isn't treating me better. I started endeavours and have failed.

[@asummersdayinawintersnight4585]

@@NoName-mm6gh I know how that feels hun but we have to believe it gets better this. I like to think that we'll look back at these moments and smile that we made it through. I believe in us sis🤗🤗. Just hold on till then. We don't need to have everything figured out now.

[@NoName-mm6gh]

@@asummersdayinawintersnight4585 I agree sis, we've got this and we'll pull through. We'll be looking back like whew can't believe I went through that. Sending much love to you as well

[@getthefeels8611]

I'm turning 22 real soon and I don't know anything anymore😂😂 I've made so many questionable choices that I don't even know what I can do anymore.

[@ifeomaiyama]

You’re not alone sis, my roommate is 20 and she seems to have her shit together than I do 😓

[@kagitsune]

This was actually super validating. You're unusual in that you have seen both the privileged and under-privileged side of money and saving. Being poor is expensive, saving is hard when you don't have the money for groceries but you do have the money for McDonald's, etc. We will make our world better, but for now... Have compassion. 🌍❤️

[@roseanneking3158]

TALK TO ME GIRL! I turn 25 on July 25th and I’m scurrrrrred!

[@fsd9315]

You're gorgeous and HB in advance!

[@msdri98]

happy bday girl! i turn 21 in july too im SCURREDT

[@LYSVIAV]

Same over here you're not alone... Just got fired before my birthday. And dealing with depression. Right now I'm going through midlife crisis... Girl it's alot..

[@melindahmkhwanazi]

Oooooh my birthday is on the same day!

[@lesliemwangi]

GOLDEN YEAR!! make the most out of it💗💗

[@mandisa7356]

"THIS IS HARD AS HELL BUT IM GONNA KEEP DOING IT. THERE'S A PLACE FOR ME HERE" Was a word omg thank you from a confused 20yr old

[@myonlyysunshine]

I love this so much! Love the part about career and life goals! I got my GED and started college when I was 27 and I've been at it for a over a year now. Everyone has their own timeline and path!

[@tylishajames1451]

Wow! What a blessing. Keep going!!

[@carolyncruz984]

@@tylishajames1451 Keep Going!

[@tamaratorres6636]

You got this!!

[@luisam93]

Im 26 and Im struggling so bad, Jackie, I really needed this! Thanks for giving me hope 🙏

[@cassg3062]

Luisa Lewis girl I’m on the same boat 😫

[@nyanaevans7069]

The Holy Spirit woke me up in time for this drop. Divine intervention bih!

[@butterball150]

This comment 😭😭

[@niab.3600]

I JUST HOLLLLERED

[@Themoment888]

When he lays his hands on u 👌🏾

[@lord_lila]

I'm 21... Jackie when I tell you this video just saved my LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!! You're like the big sis I've never had! love u so much xoxo

[@ApocalypticChic]

You’re gorgeous!

[@daphtravels8350]

Listened to this on my way to work this morning. I’m 24 and really needed to hear this. You should start a podcast, I would definitely tune in 😩🙌🏾

[@indigos0ul]

DaphTravels I second this!

[@brittharmony5126]

Jackie and Dennis have a podcast on SoundCloud

[@ravenrichardson7135]

I’m 24 as well 25 in 2 months and literally felt like crying when I listened 😩😭

[@lebohangnompumelelomakena9739]

Raven Richardson Me too!

[@ALPHAROYCE]

yesssss

[@mxrishak5569]

QUEEN OF ADVICE 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 honestly I agree comparison is a disease, it can become really toxic

[@britniw5427]

mxrisha k “comparison is the thief of joy” - IDK....someone 🤷🏽‍♀️ lol

[@doombuggy123]

Yes. We have to be able to celebrate other people’s success and be easy on ourselves when we feel like we’re not where we want to be. It’s a horrible thing that I think everyone really struggles with throughout their twenties because so much is happening with school, careers, marriage, children, etc.

[@rahozah]

This!!!!👏🏽

[@ameliaokiyi6629]

Yes I'm still working on not comparing but I do it less

[@Kassiex5]

She’s gorgeous.. gives me Kelly Roland vibes .. and her personality/tone reminds me a little of Gabrielle union .. it’s like Being Mary Jane after she learned everything from her dating & life experiences & now has advice to give lol

[@lejo_lipswatches]

30s ARE AMAZING!!! That confidence hit and can’t nobody tell you NUFFIN!! My knees be hurtin tho🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Julianaao2601]

Girl how are you making them amazing, I'm struggling 🤦‍♀️ my back be killing me too 😂

[@sugarspice3797]

Hahahah am 27 and my knees are killing me. Can't even go down the stairs

[@groundingmycrown8291]

My kneeeees too girl! But I LA LA LOOOOVE being in my 30s

[@blaclight89]

I turn 30 next month and I'm so ready to leave the dang 20s. Body does feel a lil different tho😏

[@em.415]

Roxane Jordan You too? I’ll be 30 in Dec. Noooo we’re getting old 😂😂😂

[@JeannideV]

“mixed feelings is a no” . i def want to do something that makes me happy and i dont think chemical engineering is gonna fulfill me . money is not everything but it is half of it lol

[@homiesonlypod]

rawane 1995 this is how I been feeling but you can have all the money in the world and be miserable, unfulfilled, alone etc. it’s really not everything it only goes so far

[@JeannideV]

Vanessa Reneé exactly

[@nkosazanadweba7306]

I got my masters in law and I'm a practicing attorney now. 26 years old and I don't know if this is what I want to do. But I worked so hard to get my qualifications that it feels silly to not use them.

[@nneomae6530]

Nkosazana Dweba you can always transition into another industry honestly. The skills you have as an attorney will be appreciated anywhere!!

[@OLORIWU]

I feel the same way about nursing I’m not so sure about my decision. Idk what I want to do

[@briterry4961]

I usually hate clicking on these types of videos because they give me anxiety but I still do because I don't want to miss out on possibly valuable information someone else may have.. however you didn't make me feel like a loser lol actually quite the opposite (:

[@molliezimmerman9190]

same. these kinds of videos give me the absolute worst anxiety. something told me to watch this and i’m so happy i did

[@talkativenatasha]

❤️

[@damircardinal3747]

You're not a looser😊💕

[@dollfaceshan2968]

Omg I know it’s 5 months ago but same, I get so much anxiety watching these types of videos but I’m happy that I did 🙏🏾

[@ninjabreadgirl]

SAME hahaha I never watch these!!

[@MirandaJackson92]

Maaaaaan I really think you made this video just for me 😫 I’m 26 will be 27 in December. I just feel so stuck and confused. It’s so hard especially when trying to figure it all out without any help 😭 I hate crying but I try to pray more and talk to God. Some days are better then others but I’ll get through.

[@PyongProductionsXXI]

Miranda Jackson I feel you! I’m turning 27 in August and I’ve been an emotional mess because I haven’t figure out my life yet!

[@MirandaJackson92]

pitches&flows Girl I get it. Nothing but shambles

[@maureenchombah7317]

Miranda sending hugs,I turn 27 in November and I cry every single day trying to figure out this life

[@blaclight89]

This just dawned on me but what are we trying to figure out? Why do we put so much emphasise on that🤷🏾‍♀️ I think I just had a revelation 😂

[@genuinedelusionsmusic]

Yes you will!!!

[@naynay64132]

Going on 6yrs single & 4yrs abstinent (by choice), & i’ll be 24 in October 💃🏾✨

[@charro028]

Nadiyah Hafiz. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Tdoggy123]

You cant be 4 years abstinent ur either abstinent since birth or u have had sex lol

[@MrsHi1206]

Tawesome okay so... no. I think you’re getting abstinence and virginity confused 🤔

[@princesszsay]

i been single 2 years (not by choice) but I really need to do an abstinence pledge!!!!

[@bibbybankz2427]

YASSSS MOMMA SAVE THEM COOKIES 🍪

[@lucidandlost]

Currently writing my masters thesis and this video has just put me at ease about my future and my ‘now’. I needed this!

[@JessicaJones-pb3lz]

My momma says she is in her 50s and you never have it all the way figured out 😂

[@sibria]

that’s believable

[@danielledukes7344]

Your Mom is a real one for saying that. Some people won’t even admit that.

[@TaelyLee]

Side note girl, but you are gorgeous!! 💕

[@JessicaJones-pb3lz]

Taely Lee thank you babe❤️

[@JessicaJones-pb3lz]

Danielle Dukes omggg i know right!! It was so real of her to say!!

[@livl9455]

I’m 20 and I swear I’m gonna keep coming back to this vid for years 😂😭❤️ big love from uk 🇬🇧

[@cee.em.xo777]

A lady I used to work with who was in her late 30’s told me “it gets better. I don’t really know how, but with time a lot of things just get easier.” And that was just really comforting to me even though it was kind of vague lol.

[@brynyates]

I just turned 17 and I already have pressure to have my life figured out

[@traciejohnson1819]

Same! I go to a college prep based public school and I hear is "You can't waste time figure out what you want for your life!!!"

[@gabriella77]

Oh please please don’t worry about the way way future. Promise it’ll be okay and life will figure it out for you.

[@nungakinuthia7445]

Baby, breathe. I get what you are saying but believe me, most things figure themselves out. Like at 17, all you gotta do is what you are supposed to; school, friends, family, side hustle if you want. Just don't overwhelm yourself at that age. Life was never meant to be overwhelming at 17.

[@Nessav_]

Same sis and am 19

[@sloppyjonuts9162]

Its called paying bills & dealing with dickhead bosses for about 50 years... thats what they should call life - work.

[@ishabamba4182]

You should definitely start a podcast. Your words are so valuable for young people and should be heard so often.

[@erisvile9443]

isha bamba I second that!

[@megimihaylova98]

I'm turning 21 in less than a week and I think that reparenting myself was the best journey I have decided to take yet. Doing that raw and real self-work has made me so much happier with myself. For anyone struggling like I am, remember to be gentle with yourself :)

[@RMcDaniel1985]

Stop comparing my insides to others outsides is the best lesson I learned!

[@sevenes7]

I turn 20 next week couldnt be more perfect timing 😇 ♋️

[@SamMKKK]

Vanessa Saaaaaame, sis! Happy Birthday in advance!

[@Wee.low1]

Happy birthday for next week

[@louise-yo7kz]

Awwww. A baby. Happy birthday

[@sevenes7]

thank u guys so sweet 💖

[@shanitawest63]

🌺🎉 H🎂PPY BIRTHD🎂Y 🌺🎉

[@sincereiam]

I wish she would've finish her point on what men date on. I think its important for young ladies to hear it from her. Most dont listen to the elders in their family.

[@ninjabreadgirl]

Sometimes I think this is one of those "you live and you learn" type deals. I had to go through dating losers to realize what I want.

[@miayaj2524]

Chileee these 20s is scresfullll (stressful) and full of brokenness but I’m having the time of my life..... okurrrr 😂😂😂

[@tional97]

Miaya J agreed!!

[@taylor2551]

You are so right about people wanting to give up too soon in our generation

[@platinumheart_]

Taylor Rebekah And with our generation living their lives in social media, it makes them want fast success because it happens every day.

[@Tuoyoede]

Totally agree, people tend to forget nowadays that they gotta do the work and build.

[@minionjorker]

“It’s not that deep” and not taking anyone serious was a lesson I learned in this past year at 23 - because of that, I feel so joyful and relaxed despite the struggles I continue to face. Life has been a lot less stressful.

[@kaitlynschaaf6023]

Best advice for my 20s that I ever got was “Try to do better than yesterday and you’ll get to a place that pretty great.”

[@jessicamompoint1849]

" spend at least 1-2 years single" lmao I over did it ( 8).

[@charro028]

Jessica Mompoint girl me too. I’m at five!

[@msmichele-SixtyistheNewSixty]

I did seven ... and I needed every single one of those seven years.

[@jessicamompoint1849]

I feel like once you go past 2 years you're extremely comfortable being by yourself. I sometimes finding myself curving guys to stay alone.

[@suras8984]

@@jessicamompoint1849 I think I spent most of my 20s single now I get anxiety when there is someone with potential that is trying to date me.

[@achannel3412]

im 19 and trying to prepare myself 😂

[@liawatson5789]

I'm 19 too!

[@vershaylamorieemartinez327]

Same turn 20 in July

[@banutuna]

How i wish I can go back to being 19😩 I'm turning 24 next week and I cry every year on my bday cuz I still feel like im 17. Please start keeping a journal to remember every day, the time passes by way too fast :(

[@andreajgarcia2499]

Turning 20 in 5 days

[@NissaTheGamer]

I’m turning 20 in less than a month! 😭

[@Ammychi_]

Please more chit chats about 20s I actually loved this!! Especially being that I just entered my 20s

[@Jayceejustvibes]

Girl!!! I'll be 30 in November and I had the hardest time comparing myself to other people. It is hard to stop doing but so necessary for mental health.

[@blaclight89]

JayceeTheBooknerd I turn 30 next month and I can't wait. 29 had been a really rough one but I'm hoping to get a mental breakthrough soon ( I'm actively working on my mental health)

[@zynedibee]

I’m 20 and depressed. I hate this shit. I’m confused. Idk what’s happening honestly. Glad I came across this video !

[@Siennagehring]

21 and just got divorced and not everything needs to be shared on the internet. ❤️

[@DanaCarroll2000]

It feels like my life be falling apart right now, although I'm only 18, imma take all the advice I can get! Thanks auntie!!

[@berenicei.7283]

Dana Carroll the things I would do to get back to 18 so i could start all over 😭 take the time you need to babygirl, you will be just fine through it all 💕 follow your heart frfr

[@DanaCarroll2000]

Bee Irakabaho thank you!!!

[@hat880]

Im 20. And im terrified. Med school...y'all sometimes i wonder what the hell im doing...😭 But i love it...thanks aunt jackie

[@fluffyakara]

I'm in exactly the same position and i'm going through it forreal

[@graceka7286]

you‘re doing amazing sweetie

[@denik9614]

Breathe. You are doing amazing!!!!! ❤

[@rahmatudousoro6068]

@HAT How is it going ?

[@lorenabautista693]

You honestly guide me soo SOOOOO much. Like its hard trying find genuine role models especially after losing my mom. Having you not being or trying to be a mother to others, and just trying to be a woman who inspires other women by doing what she loves. Just hits my soul so well. ❤❤

[@itsdiamondnicole]

Jackie aina: 💁🏿‍♀️ LADIES try to be single for at least 1-2 years 😁 Me single since birth: 👁👄👁 oh kei

[@Tootie-sv4tn]

Diamond Ray girl same 😂😂

[@kaylynboyd2035]

Right lol

[@Zen-cx5tc]

😂😂😂

[@eeshaa4542]

😂😂😩

[@lilianking2590]

Me too. Some people think that if you're 20 and you haven't had a Boyfriend, you have failed. And let me tell you, YOU HAVEN'T!!!!

[@VaishnviHyd]

I’m 24 sitting in the middle of this pandemic so confused and stressed out. This video is so reassuring. Thank you Jackie 💞

[@TainedTastebuds]

When you said "there's a place for me here I'm gonna keep doing it" I truly felt that. This was the advice I seriously needed

[@brandoedwards]

Jackie, you're an amazing person, teacher, mentor... I will try to think about this video the next time I start comparing myself to others. You're awesome!!!!

[@mcan1774]

It needed to be said!!! So many people around me refuse to do part time jobs when they very well can just because it's not glamorous! Instead they fully rely on their parents for financial support, when I'm at an age where we should be supporting our parents!

[@liawatson5789]

How old are they? If you don't mind me asking.

[@BadDollsTV]

i *just* turned 19 but im definitely gonna watch and take notes. thanks aunty Jackie 😂♥️

[@insanejit9593]

lyelani period !!

[@louise-yo7kz]

Young un

[@jenniferblake5553]

Things no one told me... bring the moisturizer down your neck and spf 🧴 🌞

[@jackieaina]

that too

[@rhue-qo9gd]

"Even though the obstacles and challenges placed in front of me were hard as hell it wasn't enough to outweigh the reward I got from doing it." -Auntie Jackie saying what I needed to hear right now, 2019

[@che._chi]

Turned 22 just a few months ago and am freaking out bout makin coin and doin what i love :'O tyyyy

[@heartbreak226]

Im 28 and everything you said was so relatable especially the bit about men taking you as face value and not seeing potential.

[@brandymartinez7696]

YES!!! I really love how you shed light on the fact that so much of the younger generation wants to throw in the towel OR feels like they feel they are too good for certain jobs. In my experience, all the struggles and failures put in my way made the success THAT much more sweet. You are amazing Jackie!! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@TheLilly]

"Mixed feelings is a NO!"🚫

[@GossipswithEunice]

I am leaving 30's going to 40's now learning what I should have learned in my 20's.

[@TheNightQveen]

But the good thing is that you learned. :)

[@itsnwamakan]

Man, I need this Auntie Jackie! As a recent college graduate trying to break in the television industry, I have put such a heavy amount of pressure on me to have my life together and I’m only 21. This spoke to me especially since I’m a fellow Naija girl whose parent did sacrifice so much for me and expects me to make so much money. Thank you for this😌💞

[@Michelle-xx5ye]

Shout out to JACKIE AINA for teaching us that we don't moisturize enough! ♥️