Get to Know Me (Work? Married? Kids? How I afford luxury?)

[@asc_yourself_why]

That was such a great video. I love how you’re assertive about YOU yet so aware of your privileges as well. That’s a quality people shed as they make it “big”.

[@TENICKAB]

Thank you.

[@Growing-and-Glowing]

My new favorite person to watch! I recently discovered you on social media and then KZbin and I’m sad I didn’t find you sooner but I’m so glad I did! I absolutely LOVE your channel and this video was EVERYTHING! So articulate, beautiful, chic, stylish. Just the epitome of Black Girl Magic! Love to see it and thank you so much for sharing with us.

[@TENICKAB]

Thank you

[@dollhousedee]

I appreciate your transparency. Your content is so warm & inviting. I leave feeling motivated & so happy.. Happy to see another Black woman thriving with style!!! Yassssssss hunni 👏🏾

[@TENICKAB]

Thank you

[@sheilakosoff5806]

I think you are amazing! I wish people could understand that poor does not mean uneducated or having a lack of pride. I love your story. You are the American dream that some folks are realizing can actually include any one who is able to work hard, which is ,of course,a privilege. Your parents did not raise you to see you yourself as less. I wish we as Black people would raise our kids to love and believe in themselves. As a Haitian American, I was raised to take pride in my appearance, to reach for the stars, to treat everyone with respect and to know that I am the decedents of those who survived mass abduction, torture, and because of them I can be or do anything. We as Black people are amazing! We are not perfect because we are human, but we should be in awe of our grace! I live in nyc as well. I hope to run into you. I love to travel as well. Can you talk about traveling during the Pandemic.

[@Conqueror4Life]

Girl!!! You are the WHOLE package!!! Your BLESSED not lucky 🙏🥰

[@TENICKAB]

Thank you.

[@TENICKAB]

Thank you

[@Martina_E]

Yes 👏🏾

[@newnana9070]

Your family sounds like mine💕. I grew up in Detroit, in an neighborhood call Black Bottom. My parents are from Montgomery, AL. I went to MSU in Lansing MI. I grew up in the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. Majored in Police Administration. Worked for a police department and a fire department. We have to teach our children their history ( truth), and push education. Those are the important things that help us thrive. I love dressing well, looking good and I learned this from my mom and the ladies in the hood. To always be “done” when you step outside. Look at travel as education.

[@jaboubaa928]

Africa is in the house yesssss , I’m from Mauritania 🇲🇷 west Africa but lives now in USA My oldest daughter is a KZbinr as well and advocate a lot for social justice and I love it. My first time coming across your channel and love it

[@acertree1980]

It was lovely to hear your backstory. Sounds like you have A wonderful family

[@TENICKAB]

They really are lovely people.

[@sasha9064]

Thank you for sharing ! I really loved what you said about 20 something's have so much more access to luxury names they may not have had pre- content creation/influencer era- it can really be a bit much and feel like you got to have the latest thing (in an unsustainable manner too). It's just a reminder that 1) ppl we follow can have 5 -10 yrs in life experience on you and 2) it starts of small, by focusing on the things that matter to you personally, everything soon comes after . Thanks for sharing some of your story Tenicka!

[@toyaJM]

As a Minnesota girl this warmed my heart. I definitely can relate to having a geographic soulmate Puerto Rico is mine specifically El Yunque in the mountains and Loíza (minus the mosquitos lol).

[@realistanswers2453]

Wow your background in race and policy is inspiring! I just earned a graduate degree in ethical studies surrounding the urban community and hearing how other Black women move throughout the field is great to hear and learn from.

[@Sjalexa]

Love this! Can you talk more about how you transformed from your identity being wrapped up in your child to finding yourself? Thx!

[@jamjna0423]

THANK YOU so much for sharing more about yourself. I started following you on Instagram bc I want to elevate my style. I have a very similar body shape... small waist, curvy hips. I love that fact that you don’t try to cover up your shape or stray away from colors. Far too often we see influencers buy designer and the audience doesn’t know their backstory or where the inspiration comes from. You working for the ACLU is so admirable!!! look at you leaving your mark on the world in such beautiful ways. GO girrrllllllll! 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@TENICKAB]

Thank you

[@tammyburris1977]

Thank you for sharing. I think sometimes people think when they watch You Tubers that they do not have a life outside of KZbin. Thanks for showing that we all can reinvent ourselves and do things that we really love even though we are still paying for our previous life through student loans. It's nice to see someone who looks like me , with a similar background with HBCU roots, spread the love of fashion and lifestyle. You have earned it!! I am not a You Tuber just yet but I am on my way . I love your channel and thank you for being a great representation of a Queen. I live in the Mid - West ( Chi- Town) but from Tennessee. My father graduated from TSU. I went to Lane College ( down the street,lol) .. therefore you get the fist in the air from me,lol!! Great job and nice getting to know you:)

[@alona724]

If I could go back, I definitely would have majored in Communications. I appreciate your transparency. It’s refreshing.

[@PrettyandBlessed888]

Love, love , love this!!! I grew up in the Midwest as well between the hood and burbs by a single mother. She took African-American courses in school and taught us the same. My Grandmother watched Malcolm X preach on the streets of Harlem. I love to see a beautiful, black woman and family living a fulfilled life. Congrats Sis! You’re a motivation.

[@chicalertng]

Wow! This is such an awesome video! I have watched some of your hauls and was impressed with them but with this video, Girl, I am blown away! Your essence is the real deal! I am a Nigerian lady currently living in America and you have no idea how proud I am getting to know you a bit better! I can feel the motherland (Africa) beaming with pride with all that you are!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🥰🥰

[@TENICKAB]

So kind and generous. Thank you.

[@UmmAmirAbdullah]

Ok! This is one of the best videos on KZbin! Thank you for sharing. I adore your style 🥰

[@TENICKAB]

Thank you

[@wendypipkin8684]

Awesome video… so refreshing to see and very inspirational!!! Tfs

[@onyxsta]

I absolutely loved this & im so glad I now follow you because it’s a breath of fresh air seeing someone working in social justice who is as passionate about fashion and style as I am. You ain’t gotta work in the industry to share that love & you’re a great example of that

[@cremedepeche]

I love how you said luck played a part as well! For us working hard is a must, but success is not always guaranteed with how things are systematically unfortunately. But we should definitely continue to strive for success!

[@aivah07]

Wow I loved your transparency in this video! Thanks for sharing

[@TENICKAB]

Thank you

[@Lifestylebydeeya]

WOW! I love everything I heard about you so glad you shared this with us, am so happy to know you more, You're living a purposeful life, from childhood having a well Guided, Grounded & Smart parents have really shown who you are and I can tell you love everything about Africa and its authentic Blackness. Much love 💓💞

[@TENICKAB]

So kind. So generous.

[@candyboayue112]

Thank for the information sis. It really told us a bit about you. I love folks who love me right back. Just subscribed to my African sister.

[@hd-juniper-bd3084]

This was such a great video! I absolutely love your fashion tiktoks and loved getting to learn more about you. As a college student, I was especially intrigued by your college/professional story. Working for the ACLU sounds amazing. If you ever do another Q&A or sit down chat, I’d love for you to discuss aspects of your career; even if it a big divergence from your norm! ❤️

[@rhondabailey6204]

I love your honesty and realness. You look fabulous in your clothes.

[@lalandegd]

Just subscribed to this channel. I saw you on TikTok and randomly hopped on your live. Enjoyed the conversation on traveling the diaspora and living your ancestors dreams.

[@TENICKAB]

Thank you!

[@ke7236]

I loved the video. It’s great seeing someone who looks like me, authentic, and well accomplished be so relatable and down to earth. Your platform and transparency is appreciated and inspiring. I love that you stressed that it didn’t happen overnight and it can be done with hard work. I love that you normalize traveling with children. I don’t have any yet but I plan to do the same. The babysitter part tickled me bc I know you were so honest about that. I love your content overall. I would to see more content concerning travel. My biggest issue is finding somewhere to stay, planning activities, finding bomb places to eat, and transportation. I would to hear how you figure all those things out especially when it comes to place you have never been before.

[@Echotheduo]

Yaaaaaaassssss I knew we were family. UM alumni, here! Thanks for being beautiful inside and out!

[@AfrikanReine92]

I would love to see how you store and organized your clothes and accessories in your small New York City apartment, I have an ikea pax wardrobe and I manage to carve out a small space in the master bedroom to create a makeshift walk in closet. I know your home, office and closet must be bomb because you have a lot of beautiful pieces. Can’t wait for you to share!

[@carlenesamuel5209]

Yooo! Tenicka you are living my dream and I love to see it. This is honestly so inspiring. Much ❤ from 🇬🇾.

[@TENICKAB]

Thank you

[@sinauipi7025]

Thank you so much for sharing these gems of your life with us! I didn't realize how much we have in common and am inspired. I also work in nonprofit and live in dc and have always wanted to start blogging/creating content but kept putting it off. I am definitely going to start traveling more! I look forward to seeing and learning more from you.

[@katlegoratshidi5070]

YAY! IM A SOUTH AFRICAN SUBBIE. IM SO GLAD YOU ENJOY OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY!!!

[@kustakuties9847]

I am also loving how she described SA. 🥳🥳🥳🥁🥁🥁

[@ebonypainter9274]

Can you do a video about your black art around your home ? I love your picture !!

[@ShoneyZ]

Ayyyyeeee Go Blue! I went to UofM as well. From Michigan as well! Thanks for sharing with us, I really enjoyed hearing your story!!

[@Asha922]

You are DOPE! Keep thriving and striving!

[@TENICKAB]

Thank you

[@QuannieTips]

I appreciate you. Thanks for sharing pieces of you with us. And BIG HUGS to mom and dad...they're the reason you're here for US

[@TENICKAB]

🥰🥰🥰

[@CristaStylista]

I'm working on a Public Policy degree right now! As a new KZbinr, I find this video very encouraging. I also grew up around beautiful working class black women who new style and fashion. I've heard so many good things about Amsterdam. You went deep sis and I love it! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@MiniM69]

MPPs in the house! Get that internship, girl!

[@lisahenry463]

I appreciate your honesty and sharing your personal life with your viewers. I only watched 1 vlog and after watching this , I had to subscribe. Look forward to more content. Your such a beauty 💕💕💕💕💕

[@TENICKAB]

Thank you

[@lifewithGloreeb]

I absolutely loved this getting to know you!!! It is clear that your childhood and your life's experiences has definitely helped to shape who you are! Love it!!!

[@davidasingleton8943]

I subbed! You DAH BOMB gurl! Your talk, your style, your wokeness, your authenticity, your personality...! It’s everything fah me! ! I’m here for it all!

[@TENICKAB]

Thank you

[@jenickabobbsemple122]

Thank you for sharing your story! I found you on Instagram and fell in love immediately. It’s good to see a black woman living in luxury. There are times I feel guilty for living a certain lifestyle.

[@jhessicajean1791]

Finally !!!!! A KZbinr who classy , articulate and not cursing every two sec.

[@roslynjones5886]

This is the second video of yours that I’ve seen. I really liked it and just subbed.

[@TENICKAB]

Thank you

[@samanthas903]

Thank you for sharing your story. I admire people that share when they really don’t have to :)

[@jazminebryant9707]

You have literally answered every question I've had since I got here....and then some! Thank you for the great Q&A...🤗😏🥰💖

[@TENICKAB]

I'm so glad!

[@tiffaniclements3490]

I really enjoyed hearing your background and how socially conscious you are. I appreciate your content even more. Keep it up sis. ✊🏾👏🏾🙏🏽

[@quay-o-lay08]

💚💚💚... Midwest girl here too! And from Milwaukee live in Maryland now... love your channel, style and personality. Thanks for sharing 💚

[@fondarucker3236]

This video popped up on my feed. I have been following you for a short time. I was so nice to get to know you better. I also graduated a HBCU, CAU and my daughter is graduating next month from your Alma Mata with a Communications degree. Keep up the good work. I love spirit and your videos. And you look beautiful.

[@TENICKAB]

Thank you so much!!

[@cassandramooney3593]

I enjoyed hearing your back story. I started following you on IG during quarantine. I look forward to seeing your videos.

[@TENICKAB]

Thank you

[@kustakuties9847]

I was smiling the whole video, your family's love for the African continent is just BRILLIANT. I love how you understood South Africa clearly and NOT pollute it by Americanizing it. Thank you! I am on bingie watch 💝💝🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🖤🖤🖤🎈🎈🎈

[@tamanikas.7221]

Enjoyed getting to know you. Thanks so much for sharing. Would you consider doing content for beginner travelers? Thanks again💖

[@TENICKAB]

Great idea!

[@marshariamour1879]

Thank you for sharing your story! You are so inspiring! I would love for you to post more on travelling by yourself. It’s something I would love to do one day.

[@marshariamour1879]

I meant to say tips and tricks, and where to go when traveling solo.

[@pamelaprescott4498]

I’m from Milwaukee too.. born & raised. & still here.. 😘 just found your channel and subscribed . I love watching luxury videos

[@TENICKAB]

Yassss

[@deariahunt7837]

Hello! Just stumbled upon your channel and am so glad I did! Glad u introduced yourself to us. So happy you r a married person with a family! So many of our lovely young ladies r single parents, n I’m glad to c that that some of u r indeed married with nuclear families! I will tune in from time to time to c what u have to share! Thanks for sharing your views! Very well spoken n refreshingly!

[@toniadams945]

I am hopeful that you will continue to “fight the good fight,” no matter how far up the ladder you ascend. Bless you 🙏👏🏽

[@TENICKAB]

Thank you, I will

[@stacyo.1080]

I grew up in Milwaukee, WI as well and I relocated to GA 11 years ago.

[@bkliin]

You are so STUNNING!!! 🤩🤩🤩 I LOVE NYC too. I'd lived there for 6 years, and I am from Europe. Unfortunately I had to move back home for family reason but NYC will always have my heart 💘

[@MsSassyLaRue]

I found you on IG & was so happy you started your channel. As a longtime KZbin viewer, I appreciate your confidence. It makes it easy to watch & be absorbed into your personality. It was great to learn more about you - thanks so much for sharing!

[@TENICKAB]

That’s very kind. Thank you.

[@arquillahudson7019]

I could definitely relate to this. I grew up in Milwaukee as well and didn’t know I was poor either. Great video

[@cas.stacks]

Love to hear your story, you definitely made me want to visit South Africa. Also love n relate to your parents instilled your identity n your strength 💕

[@latashataylor4291]

I always follow your IG, I didn’t know you had a KZbin but I’m glad I found out. Great content

[@nikenyahall6054]

As a transplant New Yorker, I didn't know you were from the Midwest too! Didn't think I could love you even more! Appreciate the transparency 💜

[@classassignment3643]

Love your story! I love that my hometown (NYC) is treating y’all well!

[@TENICKAB]

Thank you

[@ayanda_ndlovukazi_]

I really appreciate you sis, all the way from 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe, I'm so inspired ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I'm sure from where I am, it is possible to be the woman I want to be or I see my self as 👑

[@linlsp7198]

I enjoyed watching this one!! Love from Pretoria

[@pbey9612]

It’s funny. Im from NY and am OVER it!

[@dayumxjeanah]

You’re so badass! I enjoyed getting to know you. Appreciate the transparency. You’re so charming and down to earth.

[@deedee9599]

Thank you so much for being so transparent, you're so amazing, I truly enjoy watching your content and I also follow you on Pinterest, I really appreciate you letting me in and sharing.

[@sbonsu1]

I just adore you. You are smart, grounded, well spoken, elegant and fashionable. My BFF in my head.❤️❤️

[@percitaalways5209]

Love getting to know you and I appreciate your approach to life and luxury.

[@KreativeKia]

That's key. Knowing quality. You have a great spirit. ❤

[@normajackson8613]

Hi Tenicka B I've been following you for about 2months Subscribe the very first video I saw of yours So impressed and truthfully it isn't a lot that does- All I keep saying to myself she's so Classy with a Twist so tonight I bringe watched and I thought I was impressed (Understatement) And U R BEAUTIFUL U make me proud to say I'm an African American Women

[@cassie9615]

I love your makeup 🥰can we get a makeup routine pls ?

[@rhondamatthews797]

I'm new to following you... found you on tik tok! I love your style. I would like to get into luxury as well specifically bags and jewelry/accessories. In my mid-40s, have no kids, 2-income household and do fine financially, but I still feel guilty for some reason for spending on luxury items. Not sure if it's b/c of student loans or if it's just a mental block of some sort. Anyhoo, I'm glad I found your channel!

[@lynnstaton5732]

I can really appreciate the honesty.

[@farida1859]

Love your personality! And this blazer is giving all it’s suppose to be giving!!

[@jacquelinescott8301]

I so thoroughly enjoyed listening to your biography. It was heartwarming, entertaining, super interesting, funny and relatable. I believe I saw you during NFW on another influencer's channel and possibly IG but never stopped by your channel. This particular video you were doing a Q & A and I decided to check you out. Listening to you talk about growing up in a working class family and your circuitous path to NYC brought back many memories for me 😊. You love living in the City and I remember praying to God if He let me out I wouldn't come back lol. I was a flight attendant there and it's a long story. Anyway, one thing is for sure. If you can make it in NY you can make it anywhere in the world. The ACLU does great work and I contribute from time to time via the texts. Congratulations on all of your accomplishments. And exposing your daughter to the invaluable experiences of travel is a wonderful gift to her. Looking forward to more videos from you and will check out your other ones. Thanks again, a new subscriber 🥰.

[@inspiredbybeauti7997]

Greetings from the DMV! As a retired fed and someone who has also worked in NYC, there is no city like it! My years there were my best!!

[@thokozaneradebe279]

Sending you so much love from South Africa ❤️❤️🌍

[@nichellebeeks1774]

I am a new subscriber and I really enjoyed this upload. I enjoyed your travel and NYFW content videos. Good luck and I know your numbers will jump to 100K this year.

[@TheGlamGEEK19]

Midwest Gurl 💙 City Gurl….every year in the winter, I say I’m leaving Chicago but then spring/summer/fall comes and there’s no place I’d rather be for more than a few days!!

[@d.m.7696]

You are truly a friend in my head!

[@simplysonya68]

Enjoyed hearing your story , very relatable ❤️ Thank you for sharing!

[@TENICKAB]

Thank you

[@user-xf6rj4qg3h]

Love your style and it was a pleasure to hear your story.

[@remindingyoualways]

Wowwwwwww I’m currently making that transition from just me to having a baby and being in a deep relationship lol he’s an introvert too lol lol I was so afraid of the whole once you have a kid you lose yourself concept so the fact that you decided to find yourself through it is really amazing. Between trying to build my KZbin channel and build my brand and now being a new mom I’m like man will I have to sit down lol lol. I love that your doing this. So much inspiration. Everyone story ain’t the same but hearing each other’s really helps motivate and push us to do great things! I love this! I love your education background. Amazing!

[@TENICKAB]

Oh it all works out in the end! Lol.

[@ethereal6063]

I'm very picky about who I subscribe to but I immediately subbed because your energy is so pure and inviting. Keep shining, Queen! ❤

[@TENICKAB]

thank you

[@toyahorten3540]

Yes to Baltimore, Maryland!

[@penneypetit]

I love you even more now! I totally get it, born in NY + I miss it every day lol like I said you make me miss the city 🖤

[@leboleope5142]

Greetings from Joburg 👋🏽👋🏽👋🏽 I’m such a big fan of yours and your overall style. I aspire to have a similar life myself. Wishing you all the best for all your future endeavors - I’ll be here cheering you on and taking notes 🙂💕✌🏽

[@trevianagurl]

thank you for this i loved to hear about your background

[@tiffaniclements3490]

Also, I’m in the DMV, so I can relate to what you said about the traffic here. 💯😂

[@brittanybarry2475]

I saw the notification and called my best friend. Like our girl posted!! In our mind you are one of our friends lol 😆

[@TENICKAB]

Lol! Yasssss

[@bearcub1811]

"I spent the past 4 years suing Donald trump"....yep, SUBSCRIBED!

[@TENICKAB]

Lol

[@BougainvilleaTT]

That part got me!!! lmao

[@collegegrad2955]

The delta sky miles us amazing !!!!

[@ThePatriciaPatrick]

I definitely thought you were Nigerian when I first started following you.

[@fashionandluxury101]

Getting to know you was so insightful! I appreciate your honesty . Your journey will help young woman across the globe.

[@AuthorLHollingsworth]

HBCU stand up!!!! Love your personality. Bravo!

[@TENICKAB]

🥰

[@shana931]

Loved hearing you story. Would love to hear more about your travel hacks! Thanks for sharing 💗

[@nenization]

Great review about Mzantsi(SA).

[@genexye]

Grew up on Fresh Prince, Cosby show, Moesha. Wow, bringing back memories.