Odyssey with Yendi: Davina Bennett's rocky road to Miss Jamaica! Depression & rejection to VICTORY! 

Hey yendi we need to hear your untold journey one day eno

Great interview. My biggest takeaway is that as a mother, I need to give my son some more compliments. I need to celebrate his wins no matter how small because that will help him to be more confident.

Yendi I don’t know if you’re reading this but you are an amazing soul and you bring light wherever you go! Keep shining and helping others find and share their light!

Patience is bitter but the fruit is sweet !

Davina looks so beautiful. Her melanin is popping🔥🔥❤️

Imagine a big man like me, at work sitting at my desk with tears in my eyes watching this interview. This is a testimony of God's goodness and grace on Davina's life. Others should watch and be inspired⚘💙 Yendi you are an Angel😍

Mental health is so so neglected in Jamaica especially in our households. I love that Davina was raw, honest and vulnerable in this interview. I wish her blessings on top of blessings in her journey. Purpose will not be denied hon! Proud of you!

'let your mind be your best friend and not your enemy' - love this 🌠

Davina!! You are called. Answer the call and stop doubting. May your Odyssey lead you home to yourself. 🇯🇲

Communication and self expression need to be added to the everyday lives of many Jamaican families. It’s not enough to provide and protect your children. They need to hear that they’re loved, encouraged to build their self confidence as well as they need to feel comfortable enough to talk to their parents about their feelings. Davina is drop dead gorgeous and didn’t think she was beautiful, let that sink in. Even with mental illness, it’s so taboo that ppl suffering from it is just cast aside. Davina, you are meant to be here. Such an inspiration to so many young girls who look like you!

What a great interview, so eye opening. When God speaks over your life nothing and no one can stop you! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 😊

Davina it was your beautiful afro which made me wonder what my own hair looked like, after having not seen it for over 30 plus years. It was processed at 11 years and was relaxed ever since. I was always told how terrible my natural hair was. Today, my hair has been natural for nearly 4 years and it is Beautiful. Thanks for being the domino Davina! Thank you for helping to make me realise that my natural hair is Gorgeous! 💥💥💥

Proud!!!! Knowing Davina personally has made this interview a special one for me .. Life doesn't always turn out how we want it but I will never stop rooting for you friend. Close or not, I RESPECT YOU.

As someone who struggles with mental illness in the form of depressions, anxiety and panic attacks.. I see you Davina. Thanks for this great interview- God bless you 🙏👏🙌

Look at God's beauty man! Purpose cannot die! The darkest hour of the night, is just before daylight!!! So loved....

Davina confirms for me that I am doing right by my children encouraging and supporting them letting them know they are a success. I know they are truly blessed.

Yendi, you are such a bright light and a kind spirit! Keep soaring and shining a light on others. x

This story touches me couldn't help the tears

“Manifestations, family and determination” wonderful life hacks spoken by a beautiful and admirable young lady. I pray God continues to guide your path 🙏🏽. Yendi you’ve done it again.

Yendi, such a positive force to recon with. Set aside your natural beauty, You are such a phenomal and beautiful woman skin deep and an exception interviewer. I like the way you are timely whenver your speak thereby giving the interviewee a chance to tell their truth and story without being interrupt. Dav, if only you could stand outside yourself and see your radiance and beauty that shines from within. You are way beautiful morethan you could even fathom. Phenomenol women you both are. Love you both

As parent we need to be careful what we tell our (blessed treasures) children God give us. What children hear and learn as children is hard to unlearn and it shows up as adult.

Trust me every disappointment is for an appointment it's never what you want but its what God wants for your life

DAVINA GIRL, LET ME TELL YOU, WHEN I SAW YOU ONSTAGE WITH THAT AFRO, I NEVER FELT MORE PROUD TO BE A JAMAICAN, A BLACK WOMAN, YOU INSPIRED ME TO STOP RELAXING MY HAIR, I AM NATURAL NOW AND JUST LOVE MY BUNGLE OF HAIR, YOU WERE MARVELOUSLY GORGEOUS GIRL, YOU STILL ARE. THANK GOD FOR SAVING YOU FROM YOUR MIND.

Yendi girl these interviews are food for the soul by the way I'm tired of bawling now great job

It is a great joy 🤩 to watch two of the most beautiful Jamaican 🇯🇲 women on the same stage!!! I have been inspired and motivated!!! I am so proud 🥲 to be Jamaican 🇯🇲!! !!!

The game truly brought out Davina's personality.

"Dav!!you are a star🌟"#passionatepisces...💥real Queen fix each other crown👑love u Yendz❤

Half now and half later..... I love Davina so much maybe it’s because we both went to Clarendon college 💙💛 thanks yendi for another great upload ❤️

Davina your are a purpose thats is why you where giving a second chance your story have me in tears 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

I was inspired once again by such a interested an inspirational story...it is such sin and ashamed to envy someone of what they have or how far they are in life, you never know the struggle the hard back breaking sacrifice they put in to be where they are at!

My two favourite beauty queens in one space.

Listening to Davina's story reflects on mine .. but then I look at Yendi's shirt..SAVED BY GRACE ... THAT IS WHO SAVED U DAV... U r a true PISCES...as I am.

God is good! Dav you are here for a purpose and god is making sure that’s it’s fulfilled. Thanks Yendi for allow us to be a part of this journey..Awwsome job!❤️

Two beautiful Queens!

This is by far my favorite channel💃🏻💃🏻 I love it here.

I was watching a video yesterday where Steven Furtick said we should consider our "closed doors/ rejections" as our Pruning Seasoning. Sometimes in our heads, those closed doors are the worst thing we could think of, but best believe it happened for a reason. God was working on you silently, but because it wasn't obvious what he was doing; you thought he was not there. He was pruning you so that you can flourish in the future. He purposefully cut those unwanted branches because he had better plans for you. It's just like a sunflower, it needs both the sun and the rain. Just like how you needed the bad and good experiences love! Remain steadfast and trust in God. You have a purpose here to fulfill Davina! @Yendi, I love what you do, you're such an amazing soul! Humble and genuine. Keep it up!

A so sisters fi represent and support each other...

Davina you set the trend girl and I dare to say, you paved the way for Miss South Africa..

I just love when yendi knocks her chair and says word 😆 I just love yendi ,good job keep doing this it really inspires me stay bless

This is a stunning woman.

Davina you’re special, to enter a platform like Miss Universe just being your natural self and got so far, that told us all around the world you’re special, so please believe it and accept it. You’ve made Jamaicans proud there’s nothing more to prove.

🇯🇲 Hello Yendi, and massive respect to my unrealized friend Davina. You're my Jamaican goddess of beauty & poise; forever eched in the fore-ground of your nation's memory. Reinforced lessons: a well timed & placed compliment can change the trajectory of the receiver & be a beacon of light for a lifetime.

God always says yes when we say no. This just shows how powerful he is. I love this program so much. Never miss a Sunday

Oh my God - u’r a winner, such a dove, so beautiful, I’m bawling 😭... Even Steve Harvey said it, “Ms. Jamaica was the winner” the world knew it.

"My mind was my enemy" powerful, you just helped me right there, I tend to overthink alot.

Davina my role model so proud of your journey i just her so much i am glad that you rise above all the odds enjoyed this interview so much ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ so motivated words of affirmation is important to speak over your life ❤❤❤❤❤

Watch nice! Watch clean! Watch natural beauty! My queens! Yendizzle n Dav🥰🥰🥰

Can you interview Toni-Ann Singh next

Awe Yendi you too is a sweetheart so enthusiastic for Davina too.

I love her spirit and she has helped me just by watching her.

AM I CRYING YES what a beautiful story

Patience is bitter, but the fruit is sweet... What a word. Thanks for another successful interview Yendizzle. Continue to press on my girl Davina. You represent Jamaica exceptionally well. I'm so proud of you.

Great interview and a good example of how we see people who are in the limelight and think they have it all and are super confident. It is also a testimony of how years of self doubt and low self esteem can rob you of basking in the joy of your achievements and happiness. Davina you are a role model to many girls, you have achieved greatness and on a roll to fulfilling a lot more of what you dream of, you have made Jamaica proud, you are worthy, you are beautiful and you have what to me is most important - a beautiful spirit! Yes, the mind is a powerful thing, you are what you think, so use those positive affirmations you talk about and manifest that it is indeed your friend. Keep up the good work Yendi and I look forward to another inspiring story next week!

I liked this before I started watching! And I watched the ads Let’s get it together people this content is mind food👏🏽👏🏽

I love how Jamaicans are not afraid to own their culture. Such a beautiful thing to see these ladies go back to their roots, and drop the beauty queen persona when they get passionate.....

Davina has such a beautiful soul, believe in yourself mama ❤️

She's so beautiful ☺️ very inspiring show as always 💛

My takeaway from this cast is "MANIFEST" ! This has been one of the better ones. Thanks Yendi

No words for this one just "wow" Thanks again Yendz for another inspiring,uplifting and blessed interview.

You don't have to have it all together...you just need to keep going. In the end, it comes together!

watching this interview with Davina i had to go back and relive the moment a real inpiration

She is so beautiful ✨✨

Oh how our inner turmoil can threaten our sanity and well being... Great interview as usual.

Yes, there is something special about her. Took her awhile to see it, but when she did she excelled beyond her wildest dreams

I love this LADY .... i get it her spirit makes her even more beautiful .... ...

Yendi she not only have u bawling I should b studying but I can't see anything tears man I remember watching that night Dav gyal u bruk barriers u are seen and heard ❤❤

Here's two female, without any doubt, I thought should have WON Ms. Universe. Yendi, you put God first in your final answer, the world never chose you, but it did not chose Jesus either, you WIN. Dav, don't know you much, still getting to know you. You're life and testimony is powerful, don't watch nuh face. Go Thru Gurlllllllllls❤

Yendi thanks 🙏🏻 for that interview she is so brilliant and beautiful 😻 continue striving

This Truly Inspired Me🙇🏿‍😪😭 Thank you Yendi💕 and Thank You Davina For Sharing💕 God Bless You Both🦋✨

I have been sitting and catching up on all the videos. Odyssey with Yendi is so refreshing, thank you for making this content.

I was glued to the screen for the entire video! This is very inspiring ❤️ Thank you for sharing.

No's are vitamins to success.Rejection is like a backbone..it makes you stronger You are such a beautiful young lady!

You are beautiful Davina!!! You are going to make it big one day.

Dav you have a beautiful soul, very gentle sensitive soul that feels everything. We need not be too hard on ourselves at times. Be mindful of the impact we can create on our children.

Each of the stories that you have showcased is amazing...thank you Yendi for allowing each person to share their story on your platform....Davina you are a phenomenal young lady, wishing you all the best on your journey, it's just beginning...keep shinjng🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Great interview ...Tears of joy for miss Davina Bennett..love and light

I listened to this home yesterday, and decided to listen to it again at work when I have enough time. I’m In tears. I love this likkle gyal pickney story.

Davina you are living your purpose. Beautifully, physically & Spiritually. When the mind robs you of that inner peace, remember you are already chosen to be in predestined space in which you so beautifully occupy. The most precious gem dims in comparison to your radiance. Queen keep on thriving. Yendi love your program, your girlish laughter is contagious

This was an excellent interview. I will definitely re watch and share.

This is a gem looking forward to your show every Sunday ...

QUEEN D.WITH GOD HELP AND PROFESSIONAL THERAPY ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE...PROTECT YOUR MENTAL HEALTH...MOST US EXPERIENCE CHILDHOOD TRAUMA GROWING UP IN JAMAICA, ITS GOOD WE CAN TALK ABOUT IT...SENDING HEALING , HUGS, GOD'S LIGHT ❤❤❤❤❤

Yendi your show is a breath of fresh air. Thank you

Again another great interview Yendi! Thanks for sharing your vulnerability Dav! You’re even more relatable now.And I appreciate your journey so much more❤️

Absolutely a fantastic interview Yendi!!

Yendi I appreciate you and everything you're doing. I pray the generations after us get to witness and celebrate this type of content than what the world wants them to see.

Dav, you are made with a purpose! Knowing you from high school days and to see how successful you are today , I am super proud.. the things you represent and stands for, your personality, everything..I am a big fan and will always be!

Yes Davina has a beautiful spirit - very warm and charming. You are a star Davina!

We see people we dont know their story.

You have done a fantastic interview again Yendi big up. Daveina you are such a beautiful girl just believe, you are a star, nuff blessing .🙏❤👍.

Beautiful interview, could relate to most of what Davina was saying. Dav, Stay motivated and driven there’s lot more to come❤️

Such a moving interview. Yendi, you are doing such a great job with ''Odyssey" alone, I can imagine the success you are reaping otherwise. Trust that you will continue to do what you are doing as a gift to Jamaica and the world.

Dav you are a beautiful, humble person, you are a ⭐️ you will find your purpose. GOD will open a door for you that will bring you Joy like never before, and no-one will be able to close that door.

Now that I've watched, her story resonated with me. It touched me deeply 😥😭

Wow. That's just my unfiltered reaction. WOW. Davina is so strong. So strong.

I swear this interview has me in tears, I watched it twice since the upload 🤗🤗🤗 love this yendi 😉😉

This interview really made me realize how much deeper your show goes Yendi. Wow, phenomenal movement 🖤

Yenz I enjoyed this... warm and soothing to the ear. Keep going Devina

I really enjoyed this episode. Davina is such a light, I LOVE her authenticity. It is clear God ordained this life for her and I’m here for it. Ms. Yendi, the way you pour into those around you is a beautiful and important quality. God Bless you both.

Hey Yendi, please tell Dav that my granny say, every disappointment is to be seen as an appointment for greater things .I too believe in her. I feel her energy and she is a beautiful spirit. Keep on keeping on Dav. Slow down, even reverse to look at the map more carefully, but one thing, NEVER STOP MOVING FORWARD.

Yendi thanks so much for this and your many other shows. Davina is incredible! I left Jamaica as a young boy( I am now 58 and have returned many times) and when I left I never wanted to come back...that was sometime ago and I must say how proud I am of the young generation who are representing Jamaica so magnificently. Btw, I had never heard of you, but as bad as the pandemic have been, it allowed me to find great people like you on RU-vid. Thanks for the content and keep up the great work...you are a natural interviewer and I am loving meeting these great young Jamaican’s