Just Give Up. It's for the Best. | Bri Hall | TEDxBethesda

Not long before garnering over 30 million views and 631,000 subscribers on KZbin, Bri Hall was just another college kid who dreaded her retail job. In this talk, she explains what changed for her, and how we can all achieve our dreams. Bri Hall is a millennial KZbin star best known for her lifestyle, beauty, and fashion vlog. She's amassed a following of over 615,000 KZbin subscribers and nearly 30 million views. She is also a talented artist, entrepreneur, and animator, and has been a part of campaigns for globally-recognized brands including Google, Special K, Suave, Vaseline, and many more. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@SmartistaBeauty]

It was such an honor speaking on this platform ❤️

[@Ami-tz1mm]

So proud of you❤️👏🏾

[@NgsPalette]

congratulations love!

[@atachajones262]

Soooo inspiration ❤️❤️❤️

[@TaylorChaise]

Gang gang👌🏽

[@Siasebastiao]

Yes! I’ve been waiting for your ted talk for ages,❤️❤️

[@BellaMecia]

I never been more hype to watch a Ted Talk in my WHOLE ENTIRE LIFE!!!! I'm so proud of you Bri, you have no idea!!! GANG GANG🤗🤘🏾💞

[@rieatherawest]

same

[@AnomalousNeesh]

Am I crazy for feeling like a winner, seeing Bri win? It’s amazing to see her journey unfold many blessings and the fact that she continuously tells us that we’re literally a thought away from progress. Powerful.

[@AnomalousNeesh]

oh and GANG GANG 🤟🏾❤️

[@teebellamy]

*Changing my mindset, auditing friends, creating new goals & making sacrifices along the way are ALL what I needed to hear to reassure me I’m on the right path* 🙌🏼 Even if I need to leave the old me behind to make room for who I want to be ❤️ So proud & thankful for this Bri ✨

[@benjaminlaw1819]

Tee Bellamy it's so hard leaving the old you behind & close friends, but I see what she means. I wish I had the bravery to just let go of friends who try to shut out things about me.

[@zioneamonie]

gang gang *bri’s voice* ❤️👏🏽 I love her

[@destinyjmccarter7124]

As a college student, I really needed to hear this. This is very motivating.

[@LinkNS]

yes, always give up

[@m1cr0wav62]

@@LinkNS *claps*

[@Toridanielleee]

Wow. This was an amazing message. In just one month I will be graduating college and experiencing the stress of feeling like I need to be in a career job and have definite plans. So important to have a message that tells us its okay to let go of jobs and relationships that drain us and allow that fluidity in our life to have opportunities!!

[@sheyn1113]

As what Bri said "It's not about what you're giving up, but about what you're inviting in" and I guess that made the change and impact for me.

[@kitaloo22]

As I wake up with an anxiety attack , not wanting to start the day . This career I thought was for me , that everyone else thinks is perfect for me ...is not me at all. I prayed , per usual ...I'm not ungrateful for this path... But I just felt an overwhelming need for change that has been creeping on me for some time. Today I prayed and searched for answers , looked at my real dreams on paper ... Watched a few Ted talks partially then left youtube about to just go to sleep. Something told me to reopen the app, were I was reminded one of my favorite women on the web made a Ted talk ...I feallt bad for being late to the party but little did I know this would be right on time. I just bursted in tears four minutes in as your brought the answers I was praying for into the physical world. Thank you my Smartista

[@daniecrich]

Bri made it to TED!!! Yassss girl get ittttt!

[@SoMuchDiva]

I am soooooo super proud of you Bri (smartista beauty) Hall

[@RandomlyOniC]

Come on Bri!!!! ✊

[@fineassjermiaa]

I had no idea Bri did a TedTalk . I’m appalled at myself . She spoke so articulately and i was in tune to every word throughout her entire talk. Honestly excited to see her continued growth .

[@perfectlyimperfect4029]

Tears of joy 😭 I am so proud of you Bri ! You don't know how much this message means to me especially during this time❤ You are an inspiration 😌

[@NgsPalette]

Love this girl! Stop sleeping on her! She's going places!! Gang gang

[@SolarVixen]

Ngozi ..she definitely is😘😘🤗🤗🤗

[@perfectlyimperfect4029]

Facts 💯🗣

[@xxpiratesforeverxx]

I've spent my entire life wanting to be other people or have what they have. It's a soul crushing way to live. I want to change but I guess I never wanted it bad enough. This is incredible, you're doing such awesome things!

[@zioneamonie]

Such a great message so many people need to hear this. So proud of you. 😭❤️

[@SullyG]

This was a tough crowd abd you did AMAZINGGGGGG. So proud of you

[@tajalexandria5066]

Wow... I’ve been watching @briHall for as long as I can remember and I think she is so inspiring. She makes me feel like things do get better. I love you bri, from one Jamaican to another.. keep doing what you’re doing. One day when I’m successful and they ask me how I got where I am I’ll just give them a link to your channel ❤️😆

[@taijaedavis3828]

bri hall has come such a long way! ❤️👏🏽

[@centurynotes]

This got me in tears and how I need to be fluid. Thank you 😭😭😭😭😭 @Bri Hall

[@AmariHetep]

I literally squealed when I saw this in my suggestion box - Bri is such an amazing public speaker! She didn’t seem nervous at all, and her talk was engaging from beginning to end.

[@mindfullymystic8650]

Your passion speaks volumes. The emotion behind the motion makes all the difference. Never lose that.

[@kenjoshua1]

I just gave up on my previous job and some friends I had to let go. I still miss them from time to time because most of my photo albums consists of these people every time I scroll but I know at this time, distance from them has made me much happier.

[@mslatoya.444]

Tell me why I'm so hyped for this?? Go, Bri! Hella proud 👏❤

[@LiahStHil]

First Ted talk I've actually ever watched... even when they came to my school to host one lol. So proud to see Bri talking.

[@DakotaDistracted]

Wow the simplicity in your message makes me feel like I CAN accomplish my goals. Your smile and calm positivity really permeate through this video and it moved me to happy tears at the end! My stage is coming 🙏🏾 Thank you for this!

[@makotokino27]

I don’t know her until this video and I am so grateful to come across this empowering talk

[@ShakeraSphere]

Gang gang !!!! Get it bri . seeing you win is like seeing all of us win.

PROUD SUBSCRIBER HERE 😭❤️👏🏾

[@LindaLynn93]

Refreshing. Uplifting. Inspiring. Her message is definitely empowering! ⚡️

[@widdd_]

My love for her grows every day, seriously.

[@Ray-ge1vx]

I AM CRYING!! I have been watching Bri on KZbin since I was in highschool and i'm now a fourth year in college. I am so proud of you!! you are the sweetest person. and your light shines so bright hunny. Much love.

[@foreverMelloYT]

I know this isn’t religious, but once you finished speaking I started to sing, “Speak to my heart Holy Spirit” 🎶 by Donnie McClurkin. Your msg. makes so much sense & those number where you started (where we all start) is motivation for me. Thank you Bri.

[@adoseofcandy]

GANG GANG! I’m so proud of you Bri! I’ve been following since your beginnings on yt and your growth is phenomenal but EXPECTED... you always have stood out to me! You did an exceptional job

[@ChaniceRich]

Love it I will listen to this everytime I start to doubt myself 💜🙌🏾

[@moderndiva]

wow this was beautiful the message was amazing

[@LearnTwiwithEfiaBAE]

I don't know why this made me cry and I hate crying. Thank you Bri Hall and congratulations❤️👏🏾

[@dia5044]

THIS IS MY YEAR SHAWTY WOAH OH OH OH

[@dia5044]

💪🏾💜

[@LaGoddieBeauty]

The first Ted talk that made me cry ❣️ I needed to hear this 🙏🏽💯 I was very close to giving up due to lack of support, when really I needed to stop giving what I wasn’t receiving and stop keeping the wrong people around.

[@AndImShelby]

I AM SO PROUD OF YOU BRI! HONESTLY, THIS WAS SO INSPIRATIONAL. LOVE YOUUUU

My Favorite KZbinr!!!! I forever learn something from her!

[@seriahalexus]

you are such a beautiful human being! ✨ Yes Bri wishing you much more success! ☺️

[@SunniSmilez]

Always a pleasure hearing what she has to say!!!

[@ThrivewithJesus]

We all winning!! Thanks Bri- sooo proud and happy... tears 😭 of JOY!!! Excellent 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@NaturalGlistens]

So touching!!! Thank you for this message!

[@medline5140]

This is one of the BEST Ted Talk I have ever watched!!! THANK YOU Bri Hall!!!!!

[@sashua4]

im really cryin rn. congrats!

[@NativeEastLondoner]

I am so much older than you, and I wished I had learned this lesson sooner. However, I did learn it a little while back, and your message validates my decisions. Respect to you.

[@SymphaniSoto]

Go bri!!!!! I loved this spoke so much to me! 💛

[@deannashearer6042]

BRI WE LOVE YOU SIS. SO PROUD OF YOU!!!

[@Creamsodastan]

''Your stage is coming and your moment will be grand.'' This one sentence always sticks in my mind. It reminds me to keep working on my goals. Thank you for inspiring others around the world. Your message is received. Keep inspiring others to think big and achieve their dreams. Much love from Holland xoxo

[@awab4272]

I loved this talk. So natural. ❤️ so beautiful

[@tima1443]

WOW!!!! LOVE THIS. THIS CAME AT THE RIGHT MOMENT. Giving up is not always a bad thing, but necessary❤

[@SadaSunshine__]

Love your Ted Talk, great message 🙌🏾🤸🏾‍♀️

[@daughterofyah6209]

From watching her channel to listening to her speak and literally in tears of joy!! The message couldn’t have been more beautiful and one the one I needed to hear at this moment 😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@purplediamondify]

I'm so proud of you! I LITERALLY started to smile 😊😊 This made me super happy ❤️ This was so inspirational and gave me hope for the future. X

[@ReallyRaequel]

I was smiling from ear to ear this entire talk and even teared up at the end. What a beautiful talk Bri! Thank you for sharing your story!!

[@nia.visualdiary]

I keep coming back to this!!

[@mati_daniel]

I am so motivated. Bri Hall is what this generation needs ;)

[@victoriamakendengue6843]

She killed it😩👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Lisajstyles]

Thank you so much bri!!!!! (Loyal subbie)

[@latisha334]

Love this! I was feeling so discouraged today while trying to submit my final assignments while working and participating in school extra-curricular activities. I’ve been watching Bri Hall from way back when she dyed her hair every week and was Smartista Beauty and dyed her hair every week. Now she is on a huge platform! So proud of her and inspired to persist on my own journey

[@whatsonhermind1768]

I literally haven't watched a ted talk in forever..but I saw Bri had one and I had to watch 🤸‍♀️😌

[@ellie7589]

The message about the learning experience of college being more important than the social side is SO IMPORTANT and should be more widely vocalised.

[@iMadameJay]

This is so inspiring! I've been watching you since you made that dream book and I am so proud of how far you've come! Keep going beautiful! ❤️

[@itsoliviaoctavia]

I was meant to watch this. It’s so crazy that I am in the same boat that you were in some years ago. I needed this. Thank you.

[@moescott8518]

This is something that hit me directly especially since everyone has always tried dictating my future. No longer. This year I decided I would do what made me happy, work towards what made me happy, and live my life how i chose. I’ve been following at Bri Hall for years now. Through about three instagram accounts, a forgotten twitter page, and two KZbin channels. She has proven to be someone you love to watch and always follow because of her leading characteristics. She also gives other people the courage to take action and be a leader too. So 1. Thank you for the content and 2. Keep up the good work! 🤟🏽 Gang gang 🤟🏽!

[@aileenmlmba5163]

I had to watch it several time. I wanted to breath the words you were saying. I wanted to hear it over and over again. Thanks for your story. You made my day. I am so happy that I found that

[@tenzacare]

I literally bawled whilst watching this video! I'm so proud! So happy! Yasssssss!! Keep being awesome GANG GANG Fam!

[@imainelamanser6963]

Wow Bri ! you did amazing. never ever watched a ted talk up until i knew you were doing it. I knew what ever you had to say was going to make a HUGE impact on my life. And ever since watching your Smartista beauty channel back in 2013 i never looked back or doubted you because you were and are a true inspiration to me and others. Your fire lights up all our lives !!! xxx Keep it up ! cause theres only one way from here …..

[@loveinatincanclintericka]

You came across so confident Bri! Great job!

[@amberfuller6013]

I want to cry after watching this. So inspiring 💖 something I've needed to hear for a long time and didn't even know it. Amazing 🥰

[@lidiab.4076]

I am so happy .Im holding back my tears of joy !

[@MsRae-ev9hs]

This is a great woman. When I was her age I had almost 20 jobs at different times cuz I kept getting fired cuz I responded to people as good or as bad as they did to me. I found my own way in the end to where I wanted to go but I just don't tolereate b.s.

[@kitantinker7559]

Bri is so lovely and talented, truly an inspiration

[@4islandbeauty]

Eloquently stated! Great message!!

[@Klazyo]

marriage material .respect this woman

[@SharlenesJourney]

I needed this I’m going through so much right now 😞

[@mackenziejackson9041]

I LOVE YOU BRI HALL ! truly amazing and such a inspo 😭💙

[@VibinWithKK]

First of all I am sooooo freakin PROUD of you Bri!!!! You’re such an amazing, beautiful, talented, intelligent, hardworking, and inspirational individual! I hope to be like you (but my own version) one day! 🙏🏽 This video really hit me though... these are literally the thoughts that run through my mind everyday but the part that I always seem to forget to tell myself is that it is never too late to do whatever it is that I want to do in life... wow. I needed to watch this video... thank you! ❤️

[@iamjwang]

So eloquently delivered!

[@LuvzJoker]

I broke down crying the first few minutes of this video. Amazing

[@unavailable6950]

I really needed to hear this. I've been a subscriber since 2014 I believe. You are such an inspiration.

[@soniawithan_i8386]

Omg! This is such a big deal and a huge accomplishment! Congrats girl! I'm excited like I really know you! 😆

[@girlleegirl1011]

What a proud moment!! Congratulations 🙌🏾🥂

[@jasminejones8986]

Congrats Bri this is so inspirational. Thank you for being a great role model for the young girls coming up. Thank you for pouring into others and remaining humble. Thank you for giving others a chance to ignite the flame within themselves with this powerful message🙏🏽

[@jsmndarxel944]

Idk what led me here but I needed to hear that .... ❤️❤️ you Bri

[@tutsyb26]

What an amazing turn to the titile..wow Bri congratulations! Definitely something i need to work on. i have so many dreams and goals but ive never put them down on paper to act as a blueprint or sth. Im really challenged to change my mindset and i will...like right after typing this. Congrats again!

[@priscillapaduano1248]

Its the First time i Listen to you..bri you are a Good example of what can happen to someone when you Never stop believing there is a better Way to become what you will be in Future..

[@BrittShannae]

So proud to see you in this moment Bri! More greatness to come!

[@negrilgirl5641]

Love the friendship message

[@jbirdperez6003]

Your energy , approach .. is outstanding . Your change is alway a good thing and thanks for the uplifting

[@itsmechelsea12]

Bri inspires me to be better every time I watch a video of her

[@BRay444]

Bri is so inspiring because I'm in college right now trying to pursue and grow my own channel so I can leave my restaurant job and just do what I like doing, which is entertaining people. I love this Ted Talk!

[@MariahMonique]

Thank you Bri! I’m at the place you were years ago with 250 subs and around 10k views. This is inspiring & has motivated me to continue making videos

[@Talitha.Urenna]

Bri, you don't know how proud I am watching this. Girl I see you going places that you would not even imagine. Love you😚

[@helenscheuring2025]

I’m so proud of her aw 😍😭😭

[@shaideakapri5311]

Thank you Sweetie 👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽♥️♥️♥️

[@Mckduchess2013]

Wooow this is motivating!!! There’s nothing that makes me more happy than seeing other people following their dreams and succeeding!! Good Job!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾