Jess Hilarious on Breakfast Club, pregnancy, co-parenting, comedy & shares only regret | The Pivot

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Jess Hilarious, The Breakfast Club's newest host reveals for the 1st time how she actually secured the job, talks surprise pregnancy announcement, co-parenting, always betting on yourself, Martin Lawrence's impact & shares her only regret.
Social media star turned comedian and the newest Breakfast Club host talks about her unique and raw approach to comedy and life experiences growing up in Baltimore, attending a college preparatory high school becoming a mother at an early age, and her quick rise to fame.
Opening up for the first time publicly on how she actually landed The Breakfast Club spot, Jess shares her unconventional approach to success with Ryan, Channing and Fred so that others can learn her journey from being an internet sensation with, “Jess with The Mess” to her first real stand-up gig opening for Martin Lawernce in front of thousands to landing a seat next to DJ Envy and Charlamagne every morning on i-Heart's top daily show as she attributes her wins to betting on herself.
As a young girl Jess grew up in the heart of West Baltimore, with a loving family but was exposed to the struggles of the city. Her parents wanting more for her pushed her out of her element and made her attend a college preparatory school where she no longer was the majority but the minority. At 19 yrs old, Jess became a mother trying to juggle the tough moments being a young mom while grasping the difficulties of childbirth as a black woman. Announcing her 2nd pregnancy over a decade later and the preparations to be a mother again brings excitement and curiosity to the experience now having guidance, proper healthcare information and the ability to make a plan to enjoy this part of life and not just be in survival mode through the process.
Jess started her adolescent years working at Walmart and McDonalds, but knew she would ultimately be famous. She took a shot at standup in her city not knowing all of the rules to it, but just knew she had the talent. Opening up for hometown legends such as Martin Lawrence in front of 30,000, she knew it was her calling to be a comedian and even took the risk of going on shows such as Wild N Out and Rel making her mark in the comedy and entertainment world.
As a spot opened up on the extremely popular and highly respected show, The Breakfast Club, Jess made it her mission not just to be a contributor but to have an official seat at the table. Listen to the lengths Jess went to secure the job as she opens up to the guys for the first time on what she did to make it all happen. Through all the career highs and overcoming drama and setbacks, Jess reveals she only has one regret and emotionally shares that moment with Ryan, Channing and Fred.
Jess continues to leave her mark in the world of social media and comedy with her relatable and down-to-earth style of humor, vulnerability and wisdom. Her ability to captivate millions of fans through her life stories is what helps her to stay on top, put her priorities first to be the best mother and always keep faith it's going to work out how it's meant to be.
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[@shortysmilealot]

I felt her with that offer. I ain't making her kinda money but I just negotiated my pay for the first time in my life n I got most of it. Proud of myself like no other 💯 Congratulations Jess!!!

[@HoneyPleaseBeSerious]

Congratulations to you as well in negotiation. I felt just like that my first time.

[@shortysmilealot]

@@HoneyPleaseBeSerious thank you so much😊

[@briaunamari]

Go girl!

[@HoneyPleaseBeSerious]

@@shortysmilealot You're so welcome.

[@leahharris4131]

❤

[@WombToBloomDoulaCareLLC]

As a doula, I love that she gave us recognition ❤️. Best of luck with the rest of pregnancy and I wish you a safe delivery!

[@chocolategirl443]

Congrats Jess on becoming the third host on The Breakfast Club. I thought your chemistry was right with CTG and Envy. Continued success.

[@TopShotta2.23]

She’s doing horrible, can’t read, unprofessional ETC 😂

[@OleUncleMo]

Was already a Jess fan and I’m an even bigger Jess fan after this interview. She’s a real one and she hungry. You gotta respect that.

[@adriancline-bailey3301]

Absolutely hungry, she's a testament to taking risks, but backing it up with content.

[@MCruz424]

So glad to see another woman in the show! Love this

[@letsstarthealingpodcast7780]

😊

[@wokereligion318]

*on the show. You said in. That makes no sense.

[@Yummy411]

I don't care who y'all interview, y'all bringing the relatable content. I'm glad only a few minutes in, Jess is promoting and schooling the guys on Doulas. Many of our ancestors weren't seem in hospitals and we had to be and have Doulas/midwives.🙌🏾

[@DarrelWallace-cl7ik]

Jess is one of those people who are so down to earth that you feel like you know her personally. Love that the Breakfast Club chose her!!!

[@camverge21]

The people wanted Jess on breakfast club.. she was the best of guest hosts and really her episodes is when I tuned in the most. Happy they got it right

[@yvonnepittman7525]

I'd never heard of Jess before TBC, but I love her on there and I find her even more endearing after this interview.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@sisterjaeyahmattathiyah6511]

Home birth is absolutely wonderful! Hospitals today terrified me. Pray Jess have a healthy pregnancy she deserves everything she wants! ❤❤🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@AlysiaWilliams-oy5ti]

Yes, I am thinking about if I decide to become pregnant I would want a mid wife! Because, I am kind of traumatized with these hospitals after what happened to my shoulder.

[@AlysiaWilliams-oy5ti]

Yes, I am thinking about if I decide to become pregnant I would want a mid wife! Because, I am kind of traumatized with these hospitals after what happened to my shoulder.

[@tishmiles9302]

I've been following Jess since the beginning and as an auntie, I love seeing her trajectory and her grinding it out.

[@wallflowercam]

This was a great interview and right on time for me. Keep going Jess the DMV and Bmore always rooting for you

[@gettinItBACK]

ALWAYS

[@DayshiaLassiter]

I felt Jess when she talked about her experience with giving birth in the hospital. My first child I had a c section and I didn’t know how to advocate for myself so when they pushed the c section I went with it because I just wanted my baby to be okay. My second child I let them know I was having a VBAC and they tried talking me out of it but I did it! They rushed me and the lady helping me deliver kept saying I get off in 30 minutes so they forced me to push and I tore so badly I fainted the next day. Only God allowed me and my children to survive. Praying my next birth is less traumatic and exactly what I wanted 😢

[@shak3271]

Love her authenticity! She definitely compliments TBC and nobody can take that away from her! She earned it. She put in the work

[@user-se5vk2gh3b]

Freddy T was on point when he mentioned how she's a Pastor too 🙏 This was the message I needed to hear. I'm proud of Big Li'l Sis (I'm Changing old) and am excited to start listening to The Breakfast Club again and go back to see the funny shit she's done. Another W for The Pivot!

[@Rissaj07]

I'm changing old is a great way to put it❤

[@jmitchvision]

Baltimore native here!! Ryan we know you don’t know any better about the Baltimore crab cakes.. 😂😂 it’s all love bro but it’s absolutely certain places to go to get it the right way. I’ve been to places in Baltimore where it’s not done right.. 😂😂 great show guys!! GOD bless you all!! 🙏🏾😊

[@tonyag.3787]

Baltimore native here also!! And still living here. I've always admired Jess, congratulations 🎉🎉 on her Success and her pregnancy. Shout out to Moe's Restaurant, Philips, omg FAIDLEY'S. And last but not least G&M Restaurant.

[@user-xs9gd1tp5q]

@@tonyag.3787 Bmore grannie in the house...Faildley's/Moe's !!

[@katrinabush2074]

Like her or not she is winning right now , and happy. Love my Bmore sister, wishing her more success and happiness.

[@christinebryant8354]

Nice to hear your back story that’s why I love the Pivot. You’re definitely going to learn a few things. Congratulations on your pregnancy & The breakfast club I enjoy you on the show.

[@Poodle2Pretty]

I appreciated this interview because Jess gets it the worst way! She is human and makes mistakes. She is a star and will continue to grow! Congrats on the show and continued blessings

[@gdane8752]

I am only half way through but what I love is how she points out the dichotomy of Baltimore and Dallas Town. Where her generation in Baltimore saw the drug epidemic with the older generation and they stayed out of it but Dallas Town it ran rampant. It is highlighting how reality is going against what is portrayed in the media of inner city vs more affluent neighborhood.

[@natasha007]

I loved the piece about the doula. Even if you have Medicaid, call your insurance plan and ask.

[@mscstapleton]

JESSSSSSSS!!! I knew this was gonna be a dope interview but it was even better than I imagined. Fellow Baltimorean here and I'm so proud of you! Amazing Interview!

[@TAK-DoTheGodinU]

I love this show. The Pivot cast is so good!!! OMG! Y’all really know how to make your guest comfortable to tell y’all anything! And then y’all handle people info with care. Not every talk show hosts know how to do that. Jess was so honest about her path in life. May God bless her to continue to grow & prosper! Another great interview!

[@AllaynaMarie]

So excited for my girl. Love you Jess ❤

[@koreygibson76]

If you didn’t catch anything else from this interview, please catch the fact that she betted on herself. She took a chance in December but was convinced that it was her time. For whatever reason, this interview may not catch the views of anything that “The Pivot” has done in the past, but it’s definitely worth the watch and I’m glad I watched it in its entirety. Continue to create great content and create the lane that y’all have done… @realrclark it all ended up working out for your good. The transparency you displayed was real but God is good.

[@bankston11]

This was a GREAT interview! I ❤ Jess! I couldn't wait to watch. The interview did not disappoint.

[@crystalscott6274]

Wow yall really gave her the space and time to tell her story. Love it

[@lockyock7]

Wow, she has a great story! I love how grounded and humble she is even after all the things she's been through

[@latoyaloving1412]

Omggg I Love Jess.she such a Inspiration 🙏🏽🫶🏾💕This Interview was Soo dope and Refreshing. The Men on the Pivot is so Awesome n Pleasant as well..🙏🏽💯💯❤️

[@davidmoulterie9572]

I absolutely love this woman. Ive been following her for a long time. Good job pivot. She is so interesting.

[@helenharris9698]

Great conversation with serious real life circumstances. The laughter and honesty made this interview. The hard questions were asked and answered. Congrats to Ms. Hilarious. ❤❤❤❤

[@7evenmindsmedia606]

Yoooo jesss on the pivot I’m geeeeeekedd!!!!! 🎉

[@sonyajones3898]

Congratulations Jess!! 🎊🎉🎈🎂🎊🎉🎈🎂 It’s so good to see this interview and you opening on the pivot. Thank you guys for sharing this with us. Every last one of yall keep going and being you. 🙏🏼🤞🏼🙏🏼

[@letarasmithfielder4010]

Idk if this is normally the format for this podcast but I love it ! I came for Jess but I believe I'll be staying to hear more from these men ! 😊

[@DerickGMan]

I saw Jess perform at a comedy club in Pittsburgh recently. She was great 👍. She's from Baltimore but I still like her 😂

[@jamalk.atkins6855]

Watch your mouth

[@ribhkahperkins8111]

Loved this interview. Happy to see Jess in a different light and learn so much about her journey. Big Ups to her mom.

[@allisonjones1585]

Yet another awesome interview guys!!! Totally enjoyed it. Keep up the marvelous work!!!

[@teattime]

Dude a crabcake from Baltimore is everything.

[@feebabyblue]

Everything!!!💯🔥❤️

[@JGMommie06]

I'm from New Orleans, and I couldn't agree more. Thee BEST crab cakes I have ever had, hands down!

[@ronaldbryant7710]

Congratulations Jess on your new job and son to be child and marriage. This was a very smooth interview and once again, great job guys.

[@brenB5]

I really enjoyed this interview. So proud of Jessica❤wishing her nothing but continued success in all of her endeavors.

[@poeboy7726]

Blessings Guys you just keep shining an putting people on an let them share there story 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 ....Jess.....The Pivot 💪🏾

[@big1709_]

She is so real !!! Love the honesty Jess

[@MilaAdventures_]

Great interview. Top 5 this year so far!

[@ghart22]

Love her west Baltimore rep! She is DEF West Baltimore 🤣crazy seeing her growth from her start to now. Shoutout to her getting this far and beyond. And Ryan you a HATER on them Baltimore/MD crab cakes. That’s THE staple and you know better fool 😭

[@Drawblue1]

😂😂😂😂

[@dianalevey9249]

Great interview! So happy and excited for Jess. ❤️🔥❤️

[@deannajanes10]

Love Jess she’s funny & intelligent AF I too found out at an early age stealing was not for me 😂😂

[@poshlynlynette9382]

Loved this interview! Jess dropped a whole word about betting on yourself and standing on business. Her story is so inspiring.

[@genagrant9683]

Love this ❤ I liked Jess upon hearing her the 1st time…But to hear her on this platform I LOVE & RESPECT her she really touched my heart when she expressed Knowing you Worth based on how the negotiated her place on the Breakfast Club…I took a job for less pay because of the placement and A Friend begged me to come help her out…but I had been a supervisor in the same type of job but settled because “A Friend” referred but for the time I was there always brought up “Now I make more than you “ jokingly but then when I quit and went back to making more she got upset…,BUT OH WELL…,Learning my WORTH💯 and whose a true friend 💯❤️🥰

[@feebabyblue]

Moe's is 🔥🔥🔥 Nobody makes better crabcakes than Baltimore 💯 Steeler Nation💛🖤💛

[@sharonblossom9587]

And Another One !!! Dope interview Pivot

[@yagirlafter5084]

Always loved Jess . Went seen her on the first tour in Orange county CA. She was funny and so down to earth. Love the come up

[@NikkoleMichelle]

I loved this interview! First time seeing The Pivot. Amazing!!

[@oncsimusshakur4807]

Salute to my sista, keep grinding up, Luv. Baltimore city s**t, yo!❤

[@flonnieanderson4916]

Awesome interview!! Always been a fan but this just made Jess more endearing!!!

[@cpeezy02]

Learned alot about Jess in this. Very dope. And she is stunning.........

[@davidpsr34]

Congrats to Jess; I love the fact you didnt settled on first offer and knowing your worth; Thanks for sharing you just didnt settled but you did your homework as well. Much Love Sis

[@Welcometoconfusion]

I can relate to her story growing up and moving to the other side. I respect her.

[@Majestic1Love]

This Was A Great Interview!! Very Relaxed & Comfortable. Felt Like Sitting In The Living Room While Friends Have A Chat!! Much Respect To All The Amazing Doulas Out There!! I Really Wanted To Be One Years Ago But It Was Almost Frowned Upon Because Hardly Anyone Had Heard Of Them! I Was Encouraged/Told 😏 Why Not Just Study Midwifery Instead!?! But That Wasn't My Calling!! 🖤🇬🇧

[@rarebreed_D85]

Proud of Jess! Much love! 👏🏾🫶🏾

[@superwomanisflywonderwoman9116]

Let's go!!! Jess is not a mess . She got the mess all cleaned up. Great job guys great guess . Love her

[@larhondamickles3976]

I’m so glad you all had Jess on the program 🙌🏾

[@NunsPurpose7]

Absolutely love this!!! 🙏🏽

[@SupermanHopkins]

LOVE The Pivot! If I could make just one request, it would be for chapters. 🙂

[@adriankendricks4686]

Love your show great energy vibes love seeing educated handsome blk kings winning that are humble professional and do their research

[@Cmarie118]

She’s so geeked her man got sum Mexican!! lol GO BOO!! 😂

[@oabbysworld2957]

I’m so grateful that Jess is normalizing this conversation. I’m a doula and student midwife in DC and this convo alone are prayers answered. 90% of my births have been at home in a dining room lol A doula is an advocate for mom and I am meant to do this work. I create code words with my moms and all. It’s a purposeful ride. I love this!!! Congrats Jess!! To a beautiful home birth!

[@charleswashington7003]

The best interview I have ever heard 😂😮😅 Jess hilarious many blessings to you and your family

[@LaReinaProductions]

Love some Jess..glad she knew her value on BC because we the consumers, knew from day 1

[@UTOPIASREVIEW]

This was a great interview and great person choice , to hear their story in here. Don’t join the masses. Pick the right fit for this platform… new follower because of this interview with Jess. It was a really safe space with 3 men with different personalities. 🧘🏽‍♀️🙌🏽❤️

[@lashun1901]

Happy New Month. Pivot & Pivoters♡☆♡☆♡☆

[@johnhardy7764]

What?!! 😂 come on now. Happy new minute head ahh

[@tiffanyneal5607]

Yesss Jess I’m so happy for her!!!

[@notagamingchannelyt1802]

Beautiful moment w RC and Jess. Love it.

[@julissav.3114]

I enjoyed this. Amazing episode ❤

[@NB-ww3dy]

Thank you. Loved this episode

[@mr1star]

This was a great interview I am a fan of hers now. Keep them coming.

[@LADYDIVAful]

I’m so proud of this woman!🤍🤍🤍

[@parisdaniels9407]

Jess has grown so much I love her ! 💕

[@Tay_walkstar]

Love this woman. Praying for continued success ❤

[@mirandahall6127]

Love your show and that’s my girl. Love you Jess and the Breakfast Club would of been fools 😂💗🔥

[@DanielleDoublette]

Jess really is a Brand all by herself ! An extremely talented person!🎉

[@desandrasawyer597]

Loved it! She’s a natural! ❣️🔥❣️

[@AllThingsAMarie]

Great interview I’ve seen Jess in a different light Happy for her success her new soon to be bundle and giving her children Generational Wealth rooting for you Jess and cheering along the way and I laughed a few times than normal throughout this interview and you is funny Congratulations again with everything Stay Blessed 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️

[@worthwhilegroup2826]

AYEEEOOOOOO DOPE INTERVIEW$$$

[@Kaielle]

Good Authentic Interview ...The Pivot is where its at

[@jeffu3248]

This was pretty dope 🔥🔥🔥

[@tessb6743]

This was a great interview ❤

[@TheodoreBakes]

9:04 same thing happened when I had my son. I had to have 2 epidurals because the anesthesiologists were switching shifts and my first one didnt take as strong. I always regret not speaking up for myself that day. I ended up with an emergency c-section, which was crazy with an otherwise perfectly healthy pregnancy. that was 2015 and Ive had back problems ever since smh.

[@aspenclemons5688]

This was really good! Love Jess ❤

[@jerlynnghee207]

Enjoyed this episode and getting to know Jess!

[@MsFitItaly]

I love listening to this podcast, especially when they have this woman as a guest! I have mad respect for you, Jess! I could spend my entire day listening to this show! Shout out from UCLA!

[@mwalker7518]

I really enjoyed her wisdom in this interview. She capitalized on the opportunities in her purview.

[@holdup1690]

She always gotta take jabs at wayne 😩

[@silverlining6206]

I caught that as well. She got him back for saying what he said in his interview with Shannon Sharpe😂. Well played Jess ( from he is absent father & a rebound) 😂😂😂😂!!! We know she meant he is on tour all the time, so he does not see his children.

[@reneamcgee984]

The interviewers always bring him up. She answers the questions they ask. He is a part of her past. They can leave it off the question list as well.

[@knaturalsmiles1984]

Great interview Jess!!

[@kitana370]

RC-stop playing about the Baltimore crabcakes! You have to hit up Koco’s for the best! Also G&M, Jimmy’s… For real, there’s no comparison to other places 🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️. 😂😂😂

[@j.m.9684]

Love Jess…she’s sooo talented ❤❤❤❤❤

[@tamarajones8229]

ryan always reels it back in. Love the Pivot Podcast

[@garriethsmith8362]

Dope interview!

[@thinkdifferenttv]

Here from Instagram...love Jess Hilarious!

[@ripeace87]

Jess is my girl...keep going girlll

[@chillyblack3]

Why are people still asking her about Kountry Wayne damn. Forget that shit

[@Essence56]

Kountry Wayne truly loved her… In this relationship I guarantee you she’s paying for everything and is “Boss Lady”… I give this relationship a year tops….