😪 Vulnerability... | An Emotional Reveal of MY Truth...WHEW! 

the amount of love….i’m overwhelmed. i really can’t put into words how much i appreciate your support, your comments, your dms, your time that you take to watch what i upload, your trust and your overall love. someone even sent me MONEY. like what??? you simply don’t have to but yall do and i value you so much. reading your comments has been overwhelming, but in a good way. i really don’t have the words to say right now but thank you and i love yall. anyway, my masacara is running and it ain’t waterproof!!!!! so get it together!!!! lol. new upload is going up tomorrow! hope to see you there!! ❤️ WE BACK!

“Your vibe attracts your tribe.” Those who align with you authentically will gravitate and stay. Personally, I adore your Godly energy and jokes. It’s refreshing and modern. And I downloaded all the songs on the playlist you shared (OKUR 👏🏾). We need you and love you! Please be your most vibrant and honest self.

As someone who was Christian stopped being Christian from church hurt and am slowly reconnecting with faith, I’m deeply proud of you. Authenticity is hard. Even for us young folks we just pretend we okay most times. I appreciate who you are even if it’s “churchy” because it’s clear that you live in love which matters the most♥️

First and foremost… Shout out to all the “early” millennials. Most of us have Baby-Boomer parents, possibly Generation X siblings & cousins, so there’s a lot going on for us. You are absolutely right about how we were brought up, to “ keep your business out the street “ and keep pushing…there was no time to be vulnerable. But through doing the “ work “ we learn to give ourselves grace, and to be vulnerable isn’t a show of weakness. It’s strength!! It takes strength to speak, stand and live in your truth. Thank you so much for sharing.

Interesting enough, I started following you because I’m a church girl who was able to discern someone who had a heart similar to mine. We have to be reminded that God placed us where we are the way we are because we are needed there. It is challenging when we do not “align” with others but that does not negate the face that this place was created for you by Him!!!! You are fearfully and wonderfully made. That’s it ❤

“Vulnerability is not a weakness. Vulnerability is a strength.” 👏🏽 Thank you for sharing - you are pioneering what strength truly looks like. Unapologetically being who God made us to be and holding our heads held high. God is bigger than any fear this life can throw at us. Walk heavy sis!

Ma'am!! I relate to this so much! Struggling with what social media "requires" from us to stand out these days, vs. valuing my PRIVACY!! I don't want to vlog my house, I don't want to discuss my marriage... I love natural hair content and I don't want to switch niches.... but relatability and vulnerability is the name of the game 🥴Have to ask myself how much being private is holding me back 🥲

Bullies are real, but we can be reminded that we are not wrestling with people, but with spiritual forces. I believe you will be relatable to the right people and God's spirit in you will draw those who need your gift to influence their lives. Thank you for your honesty. I've had this same struggle and I'm 45.❤

I'm 51 and still trying to learn to let go of fear and be vulnerable, but it's coming I feel it. We stand with you. Much love and blessings. I'm rocking with your channel no matter what.❤

I love who you are on your channel❤please don't leave that part out...I'm a church girl too... the goof church play is funny and relateable...when you group up in church... you get it 😂

Anybody who watches you knows darn well you are a church girl! It's right there, and we love you for it! You don't have to share any more than you're ready to. 💞

38yrs old church girl, introvert, mom of a teenager here…love your jokes and your quirky. Be you, all of you ❤️ I’ll be watching as always.

The courage that it takes to publicly tell people that you’re not okay is huge! This video is exactly what I needed; because I’m also someone who constantly lets fear keep me from being myself. I can’t wait to see you be authentically you😁💝

Darkness can't stand the light; keep shining your light for those of us who enjoy your content. You can talk about God all you want and it wouldn't bother me at all. ❤

If people un follow you for being yourself, they are not your people! You are beautiful, thank you for being vulnerable, now walk in the blessings!

You are so special Rayna! Your uniqueness is needed out here for women like me. You’ve always been a favorite of mine because you are a church girl and, between that and your edits, you keep me hollering! 😂 Thank you for being vulner-🤢 lol! Please continue being you! We need you! Sending much love to you girl!! ❤

It’s followers like me and many more that understand your goofy and understand your church going ways, we are here for you and we love you Rayna and we get you. The few naysayers are just that but your real followers understand you ❤ I myself am not a church person…but somehow I connect with you I understand you…I sometimes shout with you and laugh when you bust out speaking in tongue. We are your people, please share and thank you for being vulnerable with us.

From church kid to church kid, I 💯 % relate with you. I appreciate when you post faith videos because I het to see someone like me. A cogic black woman who is saved, but goofy too. I love your content and I appreciate your realness and no you don't have to share everything. What you do share, is appreciated 🖤

I started following you for your humor and love for Christ plus, not everyone is for you. Thank you for your encouragement sis. This was needed. ❤

You are a light! People are insecure within themselves so they project on others. Do you and continue to walk with God ❤

I just turned 50 and you are just so real to me I love your energy….people are going to be people and really don’t even care what they say and how it may or may not affect someone…..common decency and common sense…..I watch because I love you and enjoy your content stay being you and I’m praying with you and for all glory to God Almighty 🙏🏾🙏🏾🥰🥰😍😍

Thank you Rayna!!!! 40 here and I love the Lord too and needed this word. Thank you for your obedience and transparency! Goodbye fear!!!

Girlllll…. I thank you for being vulnerable(as hard as it was) and transparent. This was greatly appreciated and I feel like you confirmed what us OG’s knew about you. You love God and ain’t no shame in that. You have helped me with a LOT, I relate to you on so many levels. Thank you!!! I love you sis and I’m proud of you! ✌🏽&🫶🏽

Rayn gang! I've been rocking with you since I started my natural hair journey during the pandemic. I'm in my late 40's and your content has always been an uplifting vibe. I think you're being too hard on yourself. Most of us (if not all) know how important The Most High is in your life. Those that can't handle that, God will open the door of the nearest exit for them lol. They are not part of your tribe. Any one that would take the time to write "I unfollow", is coming from a negative place and has issues in their life they need to work on. That's their problem not yours. I don't listen to much mainstream music because it's low vibe. I listen to artist like Jimpster, India Shawn, Alex Cortiz, Lisa Shaw, Blue Six. Being an empath (as I believe you are to) it's the energy and the emotion in the music that is important for maintaining spiritual alignment. There is a quote I've been using to work on my own fears " I see fear for what it really is.....an illusion". It is our conscious mind that creates fear. So continue to be your authentic self and the "unfollowers" of the world will fall to the left as they should.. Love 💗 and blessings 🙏

So interesting you spoke on comparison. Just recently the Holy Spirit told me to stop comparing myself to others!! It has blessed me in so many ways ❤ confirmation 🙌🏽 Love you Rayna and I'm here to stay. You have helped me on my hair journey and if anything you acknowledging God is a plus not a negative. So whoever stops following because of that so be it👌🏽 He will replace them ‼️

RAYNA, you posted this for me. I can definitely relate to everything you said. Thank you for being obedient to the voice of God and being vulnerable to share your truth.

Sis thank you for being vulnerable and opening up to us. I truly believe it’s the Holy Spirit that drove you to do this video. Those subscribers that unsubscribed to your channel because the fact that you glorified God that’s their lost and I pray that they will one day find God. Speak about God, brag about God, boast about His goodness. Sis I’m here for it all 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

❤❤❤❤LOVED this!!! Period. “Older Saint here”…Been watching you in silence for YEARS. Because of your obedience, God will bless you beyond your imagination!

You have me in my feelings. Be your authentic self… your personality is infectious and it shows in your videos. those who love you and your channel will remain. ❤️

Your amazing. Being just you is the best version🙏🏽

If you’re afraid… of anything…. The time for God is ALWAYS NOW!…. Right now! Stop masking, show who you are. If there was ever a time for a God loving hair guru, with a comedic side… then it DEFINITELY needs to be NOW! Mind you, I am walking in fear myself…. And God used YOU, to have me and so many others hear this message! I REALLY NEEDED THIS!!!! Please understand your words and actions are needed at this time. Let’s be here for each other and one another. Putting God first! Amen? AMEN! 🙏🏾 ❤🥰

Girl yes! Welcome back!!! Thank you for being vulner🤮able…I received the message and I’m happy that you are speaking about this…your channel has been a source of not just hair knowledge but your platform is relatable to me and I truly enjoy the laughs your content brings! Can’t wait to see you back on here! ❤

Whew!! THANK YOU for this!! For someone who has been consistently inconsistent (I think that’s how you put it 😉) on social media for awhile now, I’m finally choosing to just go for it!! I’ve dealt with fear, complacency, all the things.. but recently I said no more!! Your video was right on time & I thank you for your vulnerability. I can’t wait to see what you have in store ❤️

This came right on time! This is 100% confirmation for me. Thank you God and thank you Rayna for taking this leap of faith and showing us “you” ❤

Ray-nuhhhh!! I’m throwing my Baptist handkerchief at you. Thank you for this and thank you for encouraging me to just be myself. I’ve been following you for years and I’m grateful for you just being you! I can’t wait to see God uses you in this next season… because He don’t play about you! 🙌🏾🙌🏾 Thank you for reminding me that even when I don’t acknowledge Him, He still sees me, loves me and wants the best for me. I cried during your video… Kay? Wishing you many blessings and all the love and support from your vibe tribe…! Also, if you want to hire me pro bono… I’ll block people for you and kick trolls out the comments 😌🙃

🥹Thank You for being a light and transparent so “REAL!” I would forever be a supporter 🤘🏽💕

You are doing a good job!! You are being too hard on yourself. We love you! Gods grace is sufficient. He will give you a strategy!! Even if some decide to walk away. There will always be a remnant of people that are assigned to you and who you are assigned as well. I’m fully aware that you love God and you are passionate about the things of God…Be Rayna unapologetically!! Folks will show up. Follow the Holy spirits lead. You got this!!! 😘

Ain't it beautiful when we come to the end of ourselves and realize the limits are only in our head and not our reality!!! There is a whole community of ppl who need you & love you! I look forward to whatever new pivot you go on. Thanks for sharing! Signed another forever subscriber ❤

I have watched you for MANY years! I love your personality, be yourself we watch you for you! The fact that you even talk about God is what made me love your content along with your humor! Be unapologetically you! We are here for you Rayna! ❤

Whew chile!!! So relatable and I'm boohooing with you sis! Thank you for sharing!! So glad I clicked on this video today...God knew I needed to hear this and it was confirmation on what I've been struggling with. "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love, and a sound mind."

This video was needed for so many of us. I struggle with fear, panic attacks & people pleasing, JESUS take the wheel. I'm thankful that I'm learning other black women suffer as well & I'm not alone. My support system is wonderful but I'm learning to keep my faith in GOD. Stay strong & keep what GOD has blessed you to do. 😊

I get it Rayna… whew I get it. I pray that speaking your truth really helped you in your journey. 🙏🏾

"I hope I help just one person." Sis, I am the one...Thank you for sharing but I thank the Lord for speaking through you.

You got this Sis❤️ Your real one's understand. We gonna ride it out with ya! You stuck with us🤗

I generally don’t comment but for this I must. Well said and God is pleased. I spiritually and authentically mean that. I thank God for you…your obedience is connected to so many lives you have no idea and the best is yet to come. I have followed you for quite some time and the “ churchy” part is what kept me here. I felt your true love for God and I know oh so well that feeling of being lost because you feel like you are letting daddy down. But you are in this world and not of it, so be that change agent. You’re going to lose some but better is the end of a thing then the beginning there of. Sometimes you got to lose to win. I’m excited about your future and I’m going to be amongst the many that will be watching. Congratulations!!

These days, I think we ALL struggle with being our true selves and feeling authentic. Everything is SO "public" these days which leaves me feeling very "exposed" most of the time (if that makes sense). Your "tribe" will always gravitate towards you......we are here and love everything you share XOXOXO!!!

This is one of the most authentic videos I’ve seen on RU-vid. Personally I started following you because you’re funny and seemed very real. I’m almost 40 too and I don’t know much about natural hair. I didn’t even like my natural hair until recently and I appreciated your help. I genuinely love your videos. This video made me like you even more! I appreciate your vulnerability! I can relate to this so much! ❤🥰

God has you!! and you got this!🙏🏽🙏🏽🥰

If I can give a message to my fav RU-vidrs/influencers it's this: I follow because of who I see you be and what you show me. I'm glad for who you guys are and that's what draws me. I too am a PK and now a pastor's wife and I like following somebody who "gets it" because everyone doesn't. God uses you and gives you this platform because He can trust you with it. Never underestimate the power of God answering someone's prayer with you.❤

I definitely needed this video. Thank you for your vulnerability. Sending positive vibes 🫶🏽🙏🏽❤❤

So proud of you for opening up and speaking your truth. I'm #TeamRayna all day!!! 💛

You are soooo NOT alone in the space you were in and I praise the Most High for your vulnerability ❤. When we really begin to walk the words we read and speak we begin to show our father that we trust him by Faith 💓💓🙏🏾 be encouraged and know you are not alone he's with you all the way to the end. HalleluYah 🕊️💯 I've followed since about 2015/16 and I love you I saw you Sis❤❤❤

Thank you for making this video. You have touched so many by being genuine! Please don't change. You are special and needed. ❤

You got this…”spirit lead me where my trust is without borders. Let me walk upon the waters, wherever you will call me. Take me deeper than my feet could ever wonder. Where my faith could be made stronger, in the presence of my savior!” 🎶

Oh Rayna my heart feels your heart thank you for your honesty. Thank you for obeying the Lord and sharing your truth. Thank you for your boldness in the Lord it gives me courage.❤

I am so loving all of the RU-vidrs finally showing up in their truth about living for Christ. Yeah, you might lose some, but you’ll gain some too. ❤️ All of creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. Rev. 8:19. 🙌🏾 Many of us have been waiting on you! 🥰

EVERY TIME you say periodically....that cracks me up!!!!! keep being you - I'm scared to even start a channel b/c I don't want ppl to come for me and my insecurities.

Thank u sooo so much for sharing ur vulnerabilities with us. U have definitely help this 52 yr old woman. We, I, can no longer walk in fear! I must trust God. He has done soo so much for me n my family. For all of us n we must give Him the praise n honor!!👏🏿👏🏿Thank you again for this.

Thank You Rayna for sharing this!! ❤

I'm in the middle of viewing this vid...this is so powerful...I'm so glad that you are learning to be happy being who you "POST" to be.🙏🙏 You are free to be who God created you to be.

I absolutely love the transparency! This was so good. God is good! 🙌🏾🙌🏾 Preach sis. This is more relatable than you know. ❤❤ We didn’t grow up like them. 🤣

I needed this 😭 thank you 🫶🏾

When I started my natural hair journey your channel was one of few that stood out to me. When they say your vibe attracts your tribe...you are the vibe. I don't feel like I am watching a stranger, I feel like I am watching a friend. Thank you for sharing your truth, it touched me in ways that I can't even explain. I can't wait to see where your journey takes you next. And I am with you with the teenage daughter! I have 2, 15 and 16 and let me tell you I was NOT ready! lol Rayna, you are love and you are loved! Thank you for always sharing!

After the year I’ve had, I needed this. Thank you ❤

I watched this right on time. Before watching this video I found myself doing something I havent done in a long time. Looking at another RU-vidrs flashy life style and wanting it. When that feeling crept in and I felt myself getting jealous and insecure of this stranger I backed out and scrolled and fell onto your video. After watching the whole Video I realized what God is telling me. As your audience/support is growing remain yourself and do not let the hype of it all change you. More importantly remain steadfast in this a journey of seeking me even after you get what you’ve been working for. 🙏🏾

I’ve been following you for a long time and I love the content you put out. As a Christian myself I love your churchy goofiness. I’ve been walking in fear as well but I’m trying to let it all go. I can’t wait for what you do next!

Rayna! I appreciate your vulnerability and transparency! As a believer, introvert, and Gen X'er😊, I've had similar feelings about being people-pleasing, fear, influencing, what to share and how much to share, etc. But watching this video today has helped me tremendously!!! I've been watching your videos for years, some time after I began my own natural hair journey (circa 2009). Let the LORD have HIS way! Get ready for the exceedingly abundantly, above all you can ask or think! Let's gooooooo!!! 🙏🏾❤🙌🏾

Love, love, love, you and your content just the way it is and with whatever you want to add!! Continue to be encouraged and know that you encourage others (including me). Looking forward to your new chapter sis!! Oh and besides the natural hair content, I LIVE for how open you’ve been about your love for God! Keep it coming!!

Thank you for your vulnerability! Love, blessings & peace to you!!!🙌🏽🙏🏾💖🕊🎉

Rayna! Thank you for this!! I needed the reminder to NOT walk in fear.

I really needed this!

Thank you so much for sharing this. It can get tough to stay authentic. This was so encouraging. Thank you for being vulnerable 😊

I needed this for myself, thank you for being vulnerable ❤

I needed to hear this. I jumped on to listen to a sermon and I remembered I wanted to watch this because I saw when you posted yesterday. I’ve been struggling with being vulnerable as well and this was an affirmation for me. I love you so much, thank you for listening to Thee Lord 🧡

Keep being authentically you! Who you genuinely are will attract like minded people. Those who are not aligned should just keep scrolling, they are not your people. This realization is a blessing and I wish you keep going and keep being vulnerable. The world DOES need you.

Beautiful hearted one you were talking to me here. HE brought your message to me and I understand exactly what you want to do. Authenticity cannot be ostracized, colonized, denominized or organized. I will always follow your work. This live was perfect.

Thank you for being such a light❤️❤️

I felt this. *clutching my chest and closing my eyes* Please keep being you because authenticity is necessary! Shout out to the introverted goofy folks who love to laugh and surround themselves with whom and with whatever fulfills them. Keep ‘em coming Rayna! I wish you continued blessings in 2024! 💕

love this Rayna! so happy for you standing in your truth and showing the world who you truly are.

Sis, be you, no matter what, authentically! RaynGang gon always be here for you! ❤❤❤❤ Love you and appreciate you for all your vulnerability!

Thank you for sharing this❣️ I needed it ✨

Thank you for sharing!! You have been one of my favorite content creators, and I stand with you regardless. You have always been very genuine and authentic. ❤❤

I didn't even need you to say you are a PK, I recognized myself in what you were saying. You are being such a blessing to me. I stopped making videos long ago because of all the life "crap" going on with me wouldn't "look good" to other folks. I always had a praise and a testimony on my lips, but I was selective about where I spoke. I held onto the lessons I heard as a child "be seen, not heard", especially when it came to feeling I had a message (Pastor Wms wasn't having that). Now I'm learning better and being drawn to others like me. Thank you for being vulnerable.

I love your transparency and I also love your content! Be yourself always! Take all of the time that you need and when you do content do it the way you want to do it and your real fans will be here! 🙏🏾 4 U!!!!! Happy Holidays to you and your family!!!!!

Love this video !!! I just want to say that first of all your Playlist truly blessed me. And this is coming from someone that feels like I'm not "Churchy" enough. Because you posted it during a time when I myself was refraining from secular music and it really came in right on time and helped me to discover dope artists that I did not know. So thank you.

Girl, we love you PERIOD ❤️ KEEP BEING YOU!! Let your light shine sweetheart.. I am going to come out of my fear because of this video!! Thank you sis❤❤❤. God love you and he knows your heart ❤️

Rayna, thank you for sharing this video!! It encouraged me so much and I want to encourage you to just keep letting your light shine. Everything you said is so true and there are people who need you to just be you as you are (including me!). Looking forward to more videos from you ☺️💗💗

❤❤❤ this resonates with me so much right now. You are not alone. Thank you for sharing your truth.

This! I really needed this , I really appreciate your vulnerability.

Thank you so much for sharing your vulnerability!! I appreciate this!! Don’t stop being you! Keep shining and don’t allow anyone to cause you to dim your light.❤

Wow this brought me to tears, it’s so relatable. I’m happy that you made a breakthrough and look forward to the expansion of what you’ll share across platforms 💫

From the first video I watched until now…. I love your channel for this reason! Thank you for being real with us and putting yourself out there… I’m also a millennial and you’re so right… we’re definitely introverted because this isn’t how we came up,.. Internet became popular my first year in high school. I’m sure your transparency is going to help some people…it’s already helped me! Keep pushing and praising… he will continue to bless you❤❤❤

When I look for reliability I look for you. When someone asks me about my hair I refer them to you. You are churchy like me. Guarded/ gifted like me.. So this video for me was needed because I have for over 10 years talked about my own channel and not moving on it. Because of the people pleasing instead of just going with my passions God is awesome and he made you do this for people like me! Thank you!!!! Be you and grow with God guiding ❤

Amen SIS!!! Thank you for being obedience….I needed to hear that AGAIN…”stop walking in fear!” I look forward to seeing MORE ❤

We appreciate your so much sis❤️❤️❤️. Continue being you. You're such an inspiration and we love you❤️

I remember finding your page when I was in college and instantly subscribing because of your goofiness and your love for God. It never felt forced, never felt fake & that’s what I loved. I even loved when you’d post sit downs with your husband because as a young adult in this very … interesting world, I was so happy to be seeing a healthy Godly relationship. Can’t wait to see what God has in store for you ❤

Rayna you are amazing 1st and foremost. Please don't let these people dim your light. I appreciate you not only showing your love for God but also showing your goofy side, your "I don't take no mess" side, your mom side, just being YOU. Your personality is what draws me to your page/channel. Some people need more God because they have become desensitized. May God continue to bless you, your household, and your platform. You matter Queen!!!

For starters I have been following you for years now, I didn’t click on this video it just started to play while getting ready, but this has really blessed me and I definitely needed to hear it. I am struggling with the same thing of being true to myself and being authentically me, I’m tired of trying to please people. So Thank you Rayna for sharing your testimony and being such a blessing throughout the years ❤

Thank you. You truly spoke to me today.

Thank you Rayna!! I love you and thank God for you! So proud of you! You walking in who you really are is beautiful and inspiring! Can’t wait to see what’s next !