Showing Up As Yourself with Tabitha Brown

Have you ever come to a tipping point where you’re who everyone else wants you to be, yet you’re not who you want to be? Have you people-pleased your way up the infamous ladder to nowhere only to realize you’re living a double life that you don’t love? Do you feel like a phony, stuck in your own personality-masking facade, unsure of who you really are anymore?
It’s exhausting!
Tabitha Brown’s story started that way, too. We know her as the friendly and encouraging voice on social media who serves up recipes, laughs, and life lessons, and reminds us to mind our business in the best way. But her journey to get where she is today started 20 years ago. And she didn’t always show up as the Tab we know and love. In this episode, Tabitha Brown shares her story and we chat about showing up for yourself, living in freedom and knowing your assignment!
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[@jacquih8804]

Crystal is "so good" at asking insightful questions! That's an excellent interviewer!

[@ChrystalHurst]

Thanks for watching!

[@Adrienne.Michelle91]

A duo we didn’t know we needed 🙌🏽 ❤️

[@denisehair5804]

Right!!!!!

[@BlueButterfly19]

Listening for a second time… What Tabitha said about “…not even death [can stop what God has planned],” I needed to hear that. Powerful and freeing.

[@misscychilds]

Chrystal is such a kind soul & I love Tabitha. I enjoyed this interview. Acknowledge God in all your ways, and he will direct your path. ❤

[@ms.tameekabrundidge2023]

Amen 💜💜💜

[@yashicapeebles3424]

Awesome I love the interview both great women thank you so much

[@kylishadean7859]

11:31p.m. This was an amazing interview. Chrystal I love your entire family. I almost have an entire library of your fathers DVDs. I’m grateful for the time you took in interviewing Tabitha. One Queen interviewing another. She is spreading the love and yes this world need so much of it. I appreciate the fact that she says that she will not conform. I appreciate the fact that she doesn’t allow the haters to distract her from her calling and I appreciate the fact that she takes her marriage serious. May God continue to bless you both exceedingly abundantly above anything that you can ask or think.

[@chaprijohnson2555]

Oh MY GOODNESS!!! THIS is the PERFECT combination!!!! Tab and Chrystal. I recently ended a book study of Tabitha's book Feeding the Soul. I'm reading it again on my own. There was SO MUCH VALUE I've received. I'm learning to be Chapri!! Thank you, Tabitha Brown. It is a process. I AM GROWING in my Freedom.

[@TowannaLoweHarris-Realtor]

This was so good! Crystal, you are such a good interviewer!! You ask really insightful questions… I love that with each question you took the opportunity to esteem Tab. I just love your style! I love me some Tab too😘

[@rubyrobertson1103]

Thank you Tab for living in your purpose

[@rasheawhite3644]

Be willing to say no sometimes, especially when you are starting to feel and sense you need to take a rest to rejuvenate away from things that require a lot from you and out if you. It's nothing wrong with pulling back, allowing God to pour back into you or you taking time to catch up with you to be better for the those around you. Your yes and no is your currency. Use them well. You cannot say yes to every endeavor and you cannot say no to every endeavor expecting to get ahead in life. Balance.

[@BriMechell]

This felt like a conversation with my sisters❤ lovely👍🏾

[@Improvemypronunciation]

You guys just blessed me today. Chrystal, you’re such a lovely role model. And Tab you are so loving towards us. Thank you ladies

[@tennillekennedy9066]

This was beautiful and authentic! I have great respect for both of you. Ms. Chrystal your interview skills are impeccable. Kudos to you!!! Peace and blessings to you and Ms. Tab.

[@ChrystalHurst]

Thanks for the encouragement!

[@Joy_LaFaye]

Wow! I feel tears coming on!! 4 min in and what Tab jus said “Lord I want to be who you created me to be”, whew that hit me hard!! That is my earnest prayer!! I know this dialogue is abt to be 🔥. Thank u Crystal for having her!! I’m certain this dialogue will be that of a tremendous blessing to me!!! God’s grace and peace to u all!!🫶🏾💜

[@joymuna1575]

I lose myself and me too that woke me!

[@andreaway8863]

Yes, that’s exactly how I am with my daughter who is now 36 with a PhD in psychology. I never told her no she can’t. I just told her go ahead let’s see .

[@Everythoughtispossible]

This was beautiful! Yes thank you Chrystal and Tab for living your purpose out loud. You both are encouraging me to keep going even though I am exhausted. I know I’m due time this will last and all my hard work will pay off. We need more walking examples like this to be guiding light. I appreciate you both.

[@denise3432]

Tab!!! I went to Target today and got some of your products!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 I love them!! ❤️

[@misscychilds]

I did too! All of the products are wonderful ❤

[@PRTEEGRL]

Me too!!

[@elizabethcrable812]

Imm

[@PRTEEGRL]

Mrs. Chrystallllllll, such great questions Ma’am!!! And I loved how Mrs. Tabitha addressed that she can be unapologetic NOW because she has paid her dues!!! Wow!! A gem!!! Folks today have sooooo many demands without having gone through anything. Just wow!!

[@debbierice2618]

Love that Tab, “Don’r take my kindness for weakness” and I’m no weak woman”.

[@admirationday2970]

Chrystal Evans, You are a great interviewer. I enjoyed the content....

[@ChrystalHurst]

Thank you!

[@Sonya_Andrea]

Can I click like a million times! This resonated with me on sooo many levels! From losing my mom, the values she instilled in me that I am still learning from, deliberately cultivating relationships whether for love, friendship, and showing up for yourself and in spaces the way God intended. It’s ok to be selfless, selfish, and say No in order to show up as your best self! Whew lots to meditate on. May God continue to bless you both ❤

[@GetUpGetFitGurl]

Beautiful interview!! I love both of these ladies and may God continue to bless both of their ministries ❤🙏🏾

[@mosue3200]

Tabitha Brown is amazing! Outstanding interview! 👏👏 Thank you Chrystal!

[@ChrystalHurst]

Thanks for the encouragement!

[@mosue3200]

@@ChrystalHurst, You're welcome!

[@jennreneonreceiving7865]

Omgoodness… excellent! Thanks so much for the advice about matching obedience, & with authenticity. Means so much… it just does, especially now. Be Yourself. Be Selfish. Be Clear. Say No… and put God first, In everything. It’s the secret formula.

[@shelly-annsmith3004]

So grateful to both of you. This interview fed my soul. God bless!

[@daughteroftheking859]

It was disrespectful to God wow

[@audreybanks9435]

This was so well spoken and needed to be heard. We as people or humans need to be ourselves instead of trying to be someone else's version in life. I think every young teen around the world need to hear this msg/ interview this definitely something to ponder on. People usually people please and don't even know who they are even when we are trying to find out in our youth. Crystal and Tabitha thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences as a person and a Christian.

[@antoinycemathis]

BAY-BAY, let me tell you how amazed an excited I am to see Auntie Tab come into HER season... this season and ALLLLL the seasons!!!! 'Cause it's HAPPENING for her RIGHT NOW, and I LOVE to see it!!!!!!!!!

[@angelay9752]

Two of my favorite ladies together. I am beside myself!

[@BellaStella-cl2ib]

That was so incredibly amazing, inspiring, and consuming all at the same time. I have just started a KZbin channel along similar lines and was watching one of my first videos to see where I could improve, and your video came up next. As daft as it may seem, I felt like the two of you were talking directly to me. Like God was talking through you. The entire interview I kept being absolutely flabbergasted. Thank you so much. I have no doubt that this is the path I need to be on, but after watching your inspiring interview I feel like God has sent confirmation. 🙏 ❤

[@prettythingshomedecor]

Great conversation! I love the segment where Tabitha shares about self care. That is so important. I am older than you ladies and I think I am finally able to be a little selfish. I taught for over 20 years. My daughter graduated from high school. Then, about a year later I became my grandson 's guardian. Even though I am a stroke survivor, I am writing, creating content on WordPress and KZbin. I have decided to do the things I enjoy doing. Thanks for sharing this conversation with us!

[@garnettejones6775]

I loved the richness of this conversation with Tabitha Brown and you!!! I enjoy her honesty and how she loves God, family and then others. She filled her cup and then walks in obedience to what God shows her. Such a light in this world!!:)

[@elainecrawford5382]

Wonder fully conversation

[@JennyGaston]

I already know this is going to be amazing 👏🏾. Getting my ☕ and notepad ready!

[@brandonplays702]

I know you and me both❤❤😁

[@amatwa4328]

Love both ladies Chrystal is a talented interviewer ❤

[@ChrystalHurst]

Thanks for watching!

[@doreciacraft7267]

Thank you ladies.....this was a pleasure. "No" is my new best friend.

[@DDJones-yi1pm]

I have my snack and I'm munching...R E A D Y!!!💖💖

[@francenesmith9782]

Tabitha Brown is so incredibly beautiful. That spirit causes her physical features to be even more fabulous

[@Rexy366]

Omg this is Black excellent,Poise,Class,respect,intelligent, Wisdom Love and all of the above. Thank you ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@kenikathreatt4597]

I was so excited to see this episode!!! Crystal your words are so edifying and honest! I appreciate your transparency and have followed your family’s ministry for years. LOVE THE KINGDOM book series. Tabitha- I LOVE HER AND my heart swells with joy for her SUCCESS👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I agree wholeheartedly with her statement about having gone through tough times. When you have survived some really tough stuff, you develop a righteousness indignation that some stuff- you just “ain’t gon go through again”. PERIOD!

[@rubyrobertson1103]

Come on Tab.. check or God??

[@ThePrayerAdvocate]

Thank you Chrystal for sharing this with the world. Thank you Tab for being the sunshine we need to see.

[@Jesus.SaVeS77]

Gdm. Yes & amen to that. 👍🏾😀

[@rubyrobertson1103]

Don't take it personal when they living their life

[@audreymo63]

Greensboro here 🙋🏾‍♀️ hey auntie Tab❤️

[@charisb2507]

"Don't take my kindness for weakness." Say it again......

[@kelligirl2482]

Thank you Crystal and Tab!! Tab thank you for showing us how not to be afraid to be ourselves!! One day I hope to be free to be me!🙏🏽👏🏽💃🏽

[@vivianbrowne4571]

What a wonderful interview!! I love both of you women of God! Thank you for sharing your lives with us. May God’s Blessings continually be upon you & your families! 🥰🥰🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@apriljohnson2441]

Timely encouraging interview Thank you ladies🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@fromarianiewithlove]

If you're still here you still have work to do.... this morning "if I'm not dead then you're not done". I hear you God. ❤ my testimony

[@aw-loo-che5285]

“If we are obedient, it just works out so well”. Amen sis!

[@debbierice2618]

Thank you ladies, this was so good. We need more❤

[@mrstank87]

This is right on time for me. I’m in the season of raising 3 teenagers 2 of them are girls this was really encouraging for me. I love what Tab said trust that you raised them right. I really enjoyed this interview it really blessed me. Thank you Chrystal for having Tab.

[@rtaylor2536]

Thanks so much Chrystal. I’ve been watching/listening since the beginning of the pandemic and I just love all your content and realness! This was a great conversation, I really enjoyed it, as well as reflected on myself. Tab, keep on reaching and being you.

[@michellesgreen]

Great interview I love your line of questions and I love the answers she provided us.

[@JustSophonie]

These are some of the best interview questions I’ve ever heard asked. Wonderful job, you gained a new subscriber with this one. ❤

[@ChrystalHurst]

Welcome!

[@BlueButterfly19]

Thank you, Chrystal and Tabitha for this amazing conversation. There were so many instances where something was confirmed or where I was reminded, especially about God’s love and His approach in leading us to and through His will. May God continue to bless you both. 🙏🏽💕

[@kg7032]

Know that in this season of stillness, you still have purpose❣️❣️ Keep your eyes open, God reveals things__ Tab

[@joyceguy9063]

Thank you both. Awesome interview.

[@carmenjones5855]

This was so refreshing and I needed it. Thank you Chrystal and Tab. ❤

[@mrstamikajones]

This video kept showing up in my feed. I’m so glad I finally took the time to watch. Thank you ladies, this was right on time. ❤

[@queenb55]

What an awesome interview. ❤❤❤

[@Marci82]

This was absolutely wonderful; so many gems in this interview. Thank you for doing this.❤️

[@chenicerogers9130]

Her book is amazing & it truly touched my soul!!

[@ms.tameekabrundidge2023]

I can't wait to get my copy 💜💜💜

[@breezyH1796]

"The power of No" and "No is a complete sentence". Amen to that lol This conversation was a blessing.

[@jlaray50jennifer88]

Absolutely awesome interview! I am going tobe alright.

[@ladeanridley5782]

Excellent ❤️ TAB Reveal!!. .Loved this Introsoective.... Such Positive Encouragement ☺️ to Live Our Complete Assignment....without Fear..💝.

[@rubylioness727]

I really agree with people being afraid to bring their faith with them in certain spaces. I think it’s a conditioning from the experience like Tab mentioned in school, work, etc… the limitations as she says, conditions us molds us to be whatever makes others comfortable instead of being true to ourselves and allowing others to do the same.

[@ruffinarector541]

Wow!!!! Chrystal, You did the thing!!! What a awesome. Insightful, transparent, uplifting interview!!! Tab, I love you and your infectious, love filled being!!! Thank the both of you for sharing these pearls of wisdom!!!

[@facebylashellbee7148]

Phenomenal interview! I strongly feel Tabitha is a gift from God and a spiritual messenger for those in need 🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@brigettecross266]

This interview was giving all that it was purposed to do and more. Kudos to you Ms Chrystal for an awesome job in directing and asking all the right things. I love Tabitha Brown. She is the epitome of everything God is and more. A true star shining bright. My soul was blessed. Thank you both. May God continue to bless you both.

[@ChrystalHurst]

Thanks for your encouragement!

[@peacebalance8067]

I love this. I got y'all on and playing while I work out and I totally feel like I'm in the circle with y'all...but I had to pause my workout to say: as a black nurse at a prestigious hospital another nurse told me that wearing a matching hoodie to my uniform was 'unprofessional'. (This was during the Trayvon Martin time.) However, it was totally ok for others to wear neon pink and electric green thongs that come out or show through their uniforms while working. Me being totally modest got slammed for having a respectful appearance in the workplace. I rolled my eyes and took a mental note. Now, years later my company sells monogrammed sweatshirts with hoods. I kept showing up as me anyway. I guess it wasn't so unprofessional after all.

[@Mikelafication]

So timely! Love the message of spreading love and not fretting over others, cause that’s not our business! Great interview, Chrystal

[@ouranoswealthgroup7042]

I can’t wait to get her cook book!! Love Tab!!! I have everything Tab except for the Target collection… that’s on my wish list!

[@Ministercheryl6601]

So Very Beautiful inside and out both Women. I Love you both, Thanks for having her she's truly Blessed to be a Blessings!! #wisdom

[@switchurnotions]

If grieving is forever, when will God be God? Healing has to occur in wholeness, not in part. Yes, memory will exist, but grief should not hang around. Ask God, "Seal me."

[@inJesusHands]

I SAW TAB AND SHOUTED! You had her on your wish list! God is good!! So glad this finally happened!

[@charlena]

This interview blessed me so much! Chrystal, thank you asking such powerful questions. Tabitha, thank you for your yes, and for being all of you!

[@tw9554]

Thank you Chrystal and Tabitha for all your continued encouragement and your positive spiritual love that you spread! God bless you both 😊

[@Sisterbettyjo9179]

I Personally Strongly Enjoyed Listening To This Interview!! You Had Me Lol!! 😂 God Bless!!🙏🥰❣️❣️❣️🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌

[@goldenlifeoffortune4325]

Awesome awesome Interview!!! There is something about a Powerful, Uplifting interview with 2 Strong, Beautiful African American Queens.

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[@soy_0scar7]

May GOD bless and protect you in the mighty name of JESUS! May GOD and JESUS break every chain the enemy has formed against you! May GOD and JESUS fill you with GODliness to spread! GOD IS GOOD! JESUS IS GOOD! GOD is love in times of hate, GOD is strength in times of weakness, GOD is light in times od darkness, GOD is harmony in times of chaos, and GOD is all you need! If you need more love/strength/anything GOD is there! GOD LOVES YOU JESUS LOVES YOU! GOD BLESS!

[@sheisstassi]

Wowwww! “I don’t feel well when I go too long without doing it!” Jesus Tab, you are speaking to my soul!

[@audreyclarke8369]

@Chrystal - Thanks for sharing your authenticity and asking Tab insightful questions. #Mother2DaughterU

[@letoriapennington7270]

Appreciate this Post cast.💜💜💜💜🙏🏼💎😊 To GOD be the glory and honor. Amen

[@ShawneeETV]

I'm new to the channel. So, forgive me for not knowing. When Crystal said, "My daughter is 30," I yelled "30 WHERE?". Crystal looks she just entered the end of her 20s!

[@laruthb2432]

Love love LOVE THIS ! You both are two of my favorites and I hope and pray to meet both of you one day. Thank you for the continuous encouragement and motivation to go forward and be the best version of ourselves. ❤❤❤

[@hannasitumorang6832]

Angels are around us.......peace & blessings from Jakarta, Indonesia....thx for both of you...😇

[@LORAINEJONES-l8r]

Hi! Thanks for sharing. And for leaving me with thoughts to ponder. May God bless you, in being you, in the evolution.

[@jacuffeex]

Goodness.. Took me nearly 10 minutes to realize this is who my granddaughter asks to watch.

[@lauralupusandsupport5802]

Beautiful!! After watching this interview, I feel taller and fuller💯 You ladies are a breath of fresh air:) Thank you!!🥰

[@dawnhamme5115]

I clicked on this video to watch Tabitha. And like I expected, she was great! However what I didn't expect, was to find such a good interviewer! Crystal, your questions were on point. Your composer was so calm, welcoming and at the same time real. Even though I came for Tabitha, I'm happy I left with Crystal too lol. You have a new subscriber here :) Keep up the good work!

[@kg7032]

Hearing from God comes through having a personal relationship with him. We must put God first in EVERYTHING that we do and be obedient to his word.

[@movettwilliams9029]

Hey! I’ve seen so many of Tabitha’s interviews…but Mrs Chrystal, your questions were so intuitive….you were pulling out so many nuggets from her and I feel full! Wonderful interview, wonderful Spirit…Love you both! Keep on keeping on! ❤🙏🏽 Blessings

[@ChrystalHurst]

Thank you for watching!

[@Theepiphany2011]

It’s official. Tab you’re the big sister I never had and never will have 😘❤️❤️❤️

[@hattiecolley54]

Just so Joyous watching u Ladies Speak with the Purpose of Discovery. As I have Always said, in order to Walk Differently in this Life, u r going to need to Change ur Stride. It is good and God is so Pleased when he Creates another Masterpiece. Both of u Ladies r just that. Thank u so much for sharing, I appreciate All the Joy!

[@ouranoswealthgroup7042]

Omg! I think I have her book. Is this the same Chrystal Hurst that wrote the book, Priscilla Shirer did a forward for? She’s Still There?

[@moshe2495]

Chrystal, I love your interviewing style. Your guests are the main focus and not you. You listen actively and respectfully, and you don't interrupt. God bless 🙏

[@couponwithStar]

Such a beautiful & important conversation. Thank you both! 💗

[@singngirl]

Ohh wee...who is this in my house? Raising 2 girls that are totally different! 13 and 17..I'll be glad when we can laugh about it and not have these tears! My Gawd!

[@lboggans1]

Man! SO well said, seeing Tab flourish gives ME personal joy!❤😊

[@TheHolyQuran30in30]

Peace and Blessings! Chrystal is my first time seeing your channel, oh my you're gifted by God! Such an amazing interview, thought provoking questions and equally amazing responses by Tabitha Brown! Your interview style allowed us to see Tab in additional beautiful ways. Thank you for walking in your purpose, may God continue to bless you abundantly!