Sis, You Have To Keep Going (What it REALLY Takes To Achieve Your Dreams)

[@s.crockett5457]

Side note: Steph, you look Fantastic! Skin glowing, looking snatched and refreshed. You've been drinking your H2O, minding your business🙌🏾🤍🦋✨️

[@cedrimar]

Thought the same

[@suncoco6495]

Yeah. She looks beautiful.

[@J_S_246]

You know, I have to agree with you on this. In this video, she is just a lovely lady with lovely thoughts. 🥰 We love you.

[@prettyinpink123587]

You definitely don't lack a team; we love you Stephanie!!

[@couturegalx3]

Like!!!! Can we be friends irl Stephanie!

[@meganrenee5581]

As a creative that was told no multiple times publically and privately I was so overjoyed for Victoria and in tears when she won! You definitely gotta keep going, I just started receiving my wins. What's for you is FOR YOU.🖤

[@GoddesssofMind]

It takes 15 -20 years of hard work and dedication to become a “over night success”

[@LoveAndSnapple]

Yup! People who seemingly “came out of nowhere” have been on the scene for years.

[@LivDeSantos]

Great video! I also think it's important to note that Victoria sought out collaboration. She wasn't just discovered, she was sending her dossier to potential collaborators. Not all great creatives are accidentally discovered by their people. Many put in plenty of work to find their collaborators by banging down doors and consistently showing up ❤ So happy for Victoria!

[@girlcalledmango]

Great Point.

[@hellostephco84]

Absolutely! But to this point, you need that acknowledgment, that helps bc you know you have a gift worth collaborating with. But I agree! Collaboration doesn’t just come to you, you have to work at it.

[@JubeiKibagamiFez]

Some seeds planted take longer to sprout, but the key is to plant a lot of seeds to find the fertile soil... And maybe that soil needed time to become fertile, also.

[@hellostephco84]

Yessss sometimes it’s all about being able to be patient while you wait for the right soil to be prepared

[@tianabarrios3944]

As a young, struggling, second year teacher, I needed to hear this. Thank you!

[@anhserc3534]

Hope the rest of your school year is easy, fulfilling and enjoyable ❤teachers deserve all the things!

[@anhserc3534]

GIRL!! I had to pause this less than 10 mins in to give you your thingssssss! Miss Stephanie you are IN YOUR BAGGG this year! Your aura, your positivity, this content!!! I’m so loving it and especially love this for you and your growth as a creative 🖤

[@ItsTinaTimeXOXO]

4:23 I agree it's really hard to be faithful when things don't happen right away

[@CineEquality]

I absolutely love this COAT of success analysis! Collaborations, opportunities, acknowledgement, team 💕 + persistence & preservation is key 🔑 I have a VERY small channel but if it weren’t for the few people who leave comments every video and provide that feedback loop I likely would’ve quit YT months ago.

[@sibusisiwenxongo1318]

Just opened my KZbin and saw you, my face just lit up 😊 . You've been missed. ❤

[@sophiangobeni7368]

Been binging on her old videos just waiting for her to post!

[@aahmieezlane1740]

I love the way you view life. You are loved🎉🎉🎉 from South Africa ❤

[@JJOny195]

Really needed to hear this right now as a Black actress in Auckland NZ. It can feel small and the mountain you're trying to climb within the industry globally very big. Definitely acknowledge that I've been getting a little burnout. But I am reframing and revamping. Control the controllables and I know I can/should/will start will collaborating WAY MORE with peers.

[@Peacepeacelovelove]

Yes, she is a testament, to continue to plant your seeds, everywhere, you believe that you can win. Overtime eventually something will bloom 🙏🏾

[@girlcalledmango]

You hit it on the nail, Steph! I am teamless and praying that changes, but i dont see how that will come together right now. Its discourging. Disheartening and exhausting.

[@UWWT-k3n]

This is a timely reminder for me, who although I’ve received acknowledgment for my talent and dreams. I feel like I don’t have the space and permission to pursue it.

[@hinckson]

Steph, this video and your acronym was PHENOMENAL. I loved your reflections on Victoria’s speech and how fitting your Issa Rae analysis was. What a timely video. Thank you so much for your work ❤️.

[@lamareneahjordan8660]

So true. I often lack follow through.

[@JulianSteve]

Thank you for your work, Steph. I really appreciate how you discuss how these talented Black women got to this point winning major awards. I know, I do not like most of these award shows, but I respect seeing Black people winning! You got this🫶🏾!

[@misslauren6798]

The ENTITLEMENT of complaining that someone who has won multiple Grammies, hasn't gotten a Grammy in a specific category. 🙄

[@girlcalledmango]

The award is considered the most prestigious of the event. It's an important award for any musician who has created a body of work, album that has had an impact.

[@Silly_u1908]

I believe people are missing the point that winning this particular award is beneficial to the entire team, not just Beyoncé the individual. Everyone who contributed to the album also gets an award. This includes the song writers, producers, sound engineers, etc. Winning this particular award gives them more access to larger projects in the future and better negotiation power.

[@misslauren6798]

@@Silly_u1908 ...which mean anyone should WANT to win. But it still doesn't make anyone ENTITLED to it....

[@Tan87ful]

Beyoncé is my favorite female artist who is still living & even I think that Jay-z showed entitlement. Beyoncé is winning in life & she will continue to win in life. The fact that she has never won Album of the Year isn’t the end of the world.

[@WeShareTheSameAffliction]

I can't believe he complained about that 🤦🏾‍♀️ They are so arrogant...

[@kamisolstyle4787]

Hello beautiful thank you for returning. Thank you for this topic. Thank you for so elegantly breaking down the steps to success in this way. I watched Victoria speech and I could relate fifteen years at this was no overnight blow up because she kept her integrity and laid the foundation brick by brick. For me over the years I have encountered the things you mention. I have had success supporting survivors through ,y non profit. Others have acknowledge and benefitted from the platform yet the team continues to be my struggle. I’m not a social media person I do better with boots on the ground yet change has to come and share my successes virtually for sure so I say you inspired me to keep going today and I have never messaged you although I see you and following your work thanks so much a shift will happen and I will come back to give you your flowers for pouring into me. Have a great day.

[@AnakinsMom]

I just hate the idea that I have to minimize my feelings in order to achieve the goals I want. But this is probably the message I needed to hear today.

[@whatsonhermindblog123]

I love that book “The Other Black Girl”

[@miriamhavard7621]

I thought that movie was coming out? What happened?

[@whatsonhermindblog123]

Well, I think a show came out on Hulu, not sure if it's still going @@miriamhavard7621

[@jade-chan3291]

We got you boo! I'm glad you're here and i appreciate your thoughtful and insightful commentary each time.

[@ManifestGloryNow]

Steph thank you for this message; I totally relate as a doctoral student. I love you sharing this cause sometimes I feel like I'm an 👾 on an island! Lol

[@patienceswiney4638]

Hey Steph! It makes me sad to hear that you question your desire or purpose in this space. Your thoughts make me feel seen and inspire me to pursue passions of my own, and I am not even a creative. That’s how far your reach extends. So, please never stop on our account because you are necessary!

[@chimdi]

EVERY DOOR IS BETTER THAN THE LAST ONE!!!! Love this video and felt really encouraged watching this 💗

[@MsPinkston]

As soon as I saw that you posted a video I was like, “click!” 😍😎🍿🥤🤗

[@mariametheexplorer]

I need to hear this ! I have been so depressed with everything happening, and I have these dreams that I really want bring to reality because it’s so hard and I don’t know what to do. But I love your advices and I need to check that Hulu show for sure, I might be triggered but I can learn something from it .

[@girlcalledmango]

I feel the same.

[@Sammy-nj3io]

Victoria Monet's album is amazing, listen to it if you haven't already!

[@JulianSteve]

Yes! It’s a really great album🫶🏾!

[@hellostephco84]

It’s been on repeat!

[@girlwithathought2940]

Steph. you are the only one who I drop whaat I'm doing for to watch your new uploads. you're a great mind, amazing content commentator and beautiful spirit. I want more more more & more often. we love you

[@smilesallround]

Great video ❤ proud to be a part of your patreon team 😊🙌🏿

[@AmaraReyal]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Man, what a great video.

[@Sentient81]

There are so many times that I've watched your videos and I've been able to identify with the ideas and the things that you've discussed. You are great at this and you f i l l a space on this platform that no one else does in quite the same way. So thank you for all that you do. You and your work has tremendous value and it's made more of an impact than you could ever imagine.

[@snecele913]

I missed you so much Steph❤😊. I didnt get a notification that you uploaded today and then boom, I search for you on the search bar, you uploaded today🎉. I am so happy. I know this is going to be good🙌🙌

[@Promentalist]

STEPH! STEPHHH! This is SUCH a good conversation! You are the big sister/auntie a lot probably never had. Fantastic insight.

[@JubeiKibagamiFez]

And thank you for continuing to make videos. "Even the smallest light can still be seen in the vast darkness."

[@yumaikai]

You hit it on the nose! The necessary components, Acknowledgement, Opportunities, Collaboration, and a Team. That damn team part...

[@diandriasmith889]

I'm currently having a hard time transitioning between jobs and just overall accepting my place in society and life. I feel like I used to have a spark for creativity, but depression and exhaustion have sapped it. I am glad to see you again and grateful for this video because it is very needed at this time 🥹

[@girlcalledmango]

You took the words right out of my mouth. Feeling the same!

[@diandriasmith889]

​@@girlcalledmango Bless you. I hope you feel better! I'm still fighting.

[@sp123]

Dont put so much pressure on yourself, you sound like you're doing stuff alone which takes a lot more time and energy. Don't compare your journey for others

[@diandriasmith889]

@@sp123 thank you for the comment and advice : ) One of these days, I will learn to focus on my own journey.

[@kishikcm]

Great video. I first heard of Victoria 10 years ago and started paying attention to her 5 years ago. So proud of her journey!

[@thepollenhater]

I support your channel and your mission! I've been watching your videos for years now and they've brought me so much comfort during the loneliest and the hardest periods of my life, thank you. Your take on topics are always honest and vulnerable, which takes a lot of courage to do and is admirable. Your video topics have really helped me to think critically, challenge my beliefs, and gain an understanding of the specific problems black women face. I am Asian American and have been conditioned to behave in certain ways to fit into a predominately white corporate culture, and it really starts to wear on you. So I was excited when you brought up Issa Rae - I also watched Insecure for the first time recently, and was hoping to hear your thoughts on the show! Please keep doing what you are doing. Hugs, Jen

[@luvmefood]

It was an emotional moment for all of her fans, including myself, when she won Best New Artist. Glad you highlighted her part of the speech where she detailed how her manager quit her job to manage her after discovering her portfolio. This is passion!

[@ERICAEPPSREALTOR]

Great message. I think you should make that video 😊. Also, we love your funny skits. Any plans to make more?

[@JulianSteve]

I second hand this🙋🏾‍♂️!

[@hellostephco84]

Yes! I need ideas!

[@Ibeenflew]

This is genius!

[@elenawalker517]

You made me someone who is not seen at all seen to day in apart of your team. Thanks it’s been my pleasure BTW I read the Other Black Girl. Your take was a bit different from what I gathered but I see how it fit.

[@NatashaRaisorGlam]

I feel and needed this❤ Thank you so much. I was just feeling so defeated. I’m so happy your video was in my notifications.

[@GM-vk7ug]

Thank you for being so raw ❤ love you from France ❤

[@Dej-m3b]

I love you Steph, when I don't talk to anyone I always align with you energetically ❤

[@Dej-m3b]

*LOVE THE SLEEVES OF THE TOP IN THIS VIDEO* 😍

[@damaclinemowry5373]

Your hair is stunning

[@miriamhavard7621]

Looking GOOD!!!! ☺️🌺

[@TemiIntheMoonlight]

What an absolutely brilliant analysis. I'm reflecting on this and sharing it immediately. Thank you!!

[@emuhu001]

Please make a video essay about the Hulu series the other black girl. I would love to hear more. I loved the show and want to discuss.

[@PenelopeSnowe]

Lmao I didn’t realize that’s where the bonnet of salvation came from I’m weakk! I haven’t been in-in the church since I was a tween, so that flew over my head 😂

[@mariespence9965]

I really love your analysis, Stephanie, on anything and everything. Even if I don’t agree with something, your perspective always causes us pause/think❤

[@MistressMira]

This hairstyle suits you so beautifully

[@user-vf3fz7qv6v]

Love the video! It’s too bad you won’t do a breakdown of Other Black Girl. It was such a good show. I’d love to get your take!

[@neco711]

Thank you for this video! Your opinions are very interesting to listen to.

[@pulengseakgwa6744]

Almost missed your video because you did not put your picture on the thumbnail! Worse I did not get a notification of your upload :(

[@k.alvarado6237]

Great Breakdown of “Pursuing a Dream”

[@mary_puffin]

Love to see you, Steph. :) Always click like before I watch.

[@sondanjy6694]

For the record I really really love your content 🤍

[@ingridb.5310]

This is my favourite video of you you nailed every facet of it. The BTS of being an overnight sensation or try it until you make it.

[@OddWomanOut_Pi81]

That book (The Other Black Girl) disturbed me! 😣😣😣 That ending...I haven't seen the show adaptation. Not sure if I'm interested in seeing it, honestly. Shrinking yourself is bs. Living in a world where u have to make yourself palatable is bs...A seat at the table at what cost, hmmm?

[@TheRacqgrl769]

Thank you for this. There are several reminders that are helpful to me, as I am continuing working on my life. I appreciate you and your content.

[@athenajacob95]

Yes we are your team!

[@danielled23]

Wow, this was another beautiful analysis Steph. I actually have been feeling the need for woman to have a support and needed one myself! If anyone is interested, I have a network just for Christian woman (sorry to plug) but this video is literally a beautiful testament of the foundation of “See Her Ministries.” Please reach out if your a Christian woman who needs her people ❤

[@awanderfullifeblog]

Very thoughtful and encouraging! Great video Steph!

[@nancykerrigan]

I love this video! Very informative. I wonder, regarding your singing, and please note I haven't seen all your videos, have you thought of uploading videos of you singing? I mean it did workout for some people.

[@CalledForSuchA7imeAs7his]

Victoria’s Jaguar album is fire and I rarely want to listen to newer music. I listened to it for like 6 months straight

[@valarieonchuru]

Maahn, I have been waiting for your videos to drop! Glad to see you again ❤

[@tsc094]

I always love your videos! Keep going❤

[@Itoshimi]

Yay! Another Stephco video!!

[@tipp8076]

Haven’t watched the Grammy’s in years. And I really have no interest in watching them now bc I don’t know any of those people’s music 🤷🏾‍♀️😂

[@s.crockett5457]

I'm totally with you! I know zero of their music✨️

[@tipp8076]

@@s.crockett5457 guuurl, what’s worse is they all look alike 😂. Im on KZbin all confused. Got me thinking the same girl changed dresses for each award. 🥴

[@nwatson2773]

Exactly, if I see an interview, then it sparks interest

[@sp123]

​@@tipp8076they all have the same look because they going to the same surgeons

[@jessmruth]

I always appreciate your content. Thank you! 🫶🏿

[@girlcalledmango]

Lost a job in 2022 because i didnt know how to fake it. I wish i had learned how to fake the smile. Honesty doesnt always pay.

[@coryjackson6944]

Sometimes being honest and integral feels like punishment.. 🤔

[@sp123]

​@@coryjackson6944 It's called the noble lie

[@ComfortAjibola]

S/O to the team!!

[@PortraitofAsha]

Steph, you look amazing 😍

[@saphmc]

THANK YOU FOR THIS!

[@trevy7321]

thank you for this video.

[@whatsonhermindblog123]

I love the way you talk ugh!! Anyways back to the video

[@JubeiKibagamiFez]

15:34 Def gonna check the show out, but my question for this topic is, What is the real cost of gaining a seat at "The Table." What had to be done to get to that point? What did we have to give up to get to that table?

[@MsLiberianLady]

Steph I’m liking the makeup

[@sp123]

Victoria Monet is the exception to the rule, for most people effort in such competitive fields is a sunk cost

[@UWWT-k3n]

Side note why am I seeing sza’s face on stephco.

[@nwatson2773]

very true

[@girlcalledmango]

Similar eyes.

[@TeKeyaKrystal]

I'd never heard of/seen the Victoria Monet lady before seeing that Grammy-holding image up and down my Instagram explore page.. then when I heard them say she's the "on my mama" remix/sampler person , I said , "ohhh.. the TikTok audio" .. definitely didn't know anything else about her and wouldn't have suspected she had all these years working towards her artistry goals under her belt.. would've thought she was a random that got lucky & went viral on TikTok like the many others we've seen pop up this way.. glad to know that's not the case w/ her & she may be a true talent

[@TeKeyaKrystal]

darn.. now i have to watch the acceptance speech.. you spoke too highly of it for me not to

[@_thisisbeatrice]

That “method” is basically tact in a nutshell.

[@deglow19]

Team Steph❤

[@cj10109]

Yes you have to keep going! If you stop, you’re dead.

[@PeukinsPoint]

But I'm TIRED!!! ....jk, this video is so needed.

[@Tyda777]

Please do a review of the Other Black girl. It would switch it up

[@debsway1251]

❤

[@Heothbremel]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@whatsonhermindblog123]

Hi Steph!!!❤❤

[@lillyvgutierrez9685]

Jay z did not have say that … never thought her album was good it’s always Taylor winning she’s popular

[@nwatson2773]

Jay-Z and her are separated and now he looks like a damn fool....Bey grabbed Blu Ivy and left with the Bodyguard!

[@LadyAyoka]

how do you even get started on c.o.a.t. when you don’t think you’re good enough to even try the thing on 😭. bullied myself for years but i’m over it, i wanna try something new too

[@coryjackson6944]

Step by step.. Make a list and start working through it.. You build by completing one goal at a time. 😊😁 Best wishes to you..

[@LadyAyoka]

@@coryjackson6944 thank you v much! & dearest wishes to you as well 🙏🏾

[@Chirimoya08]

💓💓💓💓💓

[@lillyvgutierrez9685]

Hey beautiful friend ❤❤

[@Heyu7her3]

Apparently, the start of the Victoria Monet love story is trash. BUT thankfully there are other examples

[@janicehull8017]

Hello 👋