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" I'm just really excited to expose people to different identities, different conversations but also to kind of reframe how they think about black women just by being myself. "

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" For me, like, my goal has never been, quote, unquote, 'mainstream success.' I've just always wanted to work in entertainment. "

Franchesca Ramsey

Always

Work

" When I get to meet my audience when I go speak at colleges or when I'm walking down the street, it's been really eye-opening how many people have been touched to see someone that looks like them on television. "

" I think that the most important thing when it comes to achieving your dreams is just that you have to be realistic. "

" Over the years, I've found that dealing with white people faux pas can be tricky. If I get upset, I could quickly be labeled the 'angry black girl.' But if I don't say anything or react too passively, I risk giving friends and acquaintances permission to continue crossing the line. "

" Growing up, I was constantly labeled an 'oreo' by my black peers because of my proper speech and 'valley girl accent.' "

" You have to realize that people are always going to be confused or sometimes threatened by someone who has the confidence to do something different. "

" As much as we try to deny it, media plays a huge part in how we view the world. "

" Whether you have locs, natural hair, wear a relaxer, or rock wigs and weaves, thinning edges can be a frustrating issue. "

" There are some white people who are very unhappy that I am in an interracial relationship. "

" I have really long legs, so I like cropped pants that make it look like I intentionally wanted my pants short instead of pants that happen to be too short for me. "

Franchesca Ramsey

Short

Look

" Self-esteem doesn't have to just be about the way you look; it can be about your talents and passions. All of those things can build someone's confidence and show them that they have self worth and they are important. "

" My debut book is a collection of personal stories and advice about communication on the Internet. More specifically, the downfall of communication because of the Internet. "

" Becoming a police officer is a choice. It's not something you're born into. "

" I think that if you stay positive and remain positive, you can definitely achieve the things you set out to. "

" What's really great about social media is we have tremendous access, and there's a wealth of information about the people that we admire online. "

" Social media, unfortunately, just makes it a lot easier to be jealous. It sets up false expectations of reality, so it's really easy to look at someone else's life online and assume that they have everything going great for them and that their life is perfect. "

" The biggest thing I try to do is to unplug and give myself time away from social media and the Internet. "

" There was a long stretch of time where I was making these videos, and everyone just thought I was a weirdo because I was making videos in my apartment instead of, like, going out, you know. And so I, like, it's hilarious now because everyone gets YouTube now. But, you know, in 2006, when I started making videos, like, no. "

" I love my journal as much as I love my phone. I find it to be a big part of my self-care to reflect on my day and write words that inspire me or paste business cards and pictures. "

Franchesca Ramsey

Love

Inspire

" For me, at least with my parents, I feel that they wanted me to have all the opportunities that they did not have, and for them, that meant going to private school. "

Franchesca Ramsey

Feel

Opportunities

" I think that everyone on the Internet has to deal with people saying negative things. It can be tough! "

" I'm obsessed with cute gym clothes in bright bold prints, so as soon as Mara Hoffman expanded into activewear, I knew my wallet was in danger. "

" Women really love their hair. Like, our hair is very important. "

" I'm very fortunate to have a husband and friends and family that are super supportive of my career in all aspects. I do so many different things, it's really nice to have a support network that includes him and my parents and my friends that encourage me to continue to work towards whatever it is that I want to do. "

Franchesca Ramsey

Nice

Family

" I was looking for help with styling my hair and was really struggling to find it, and I have very much been of the mind that if you see a need for something, and you can create it yourself, then go for it, so I started creating content around beauty. "

" We can't all wake up and know everything. "

" The Internet is a blessing and a curse. I mean, it's a place where lots of people can express themselves, which is amazing, but it's a place where a lot of people can express themselves that probably should keep those expressions to themselves. "

" In many ways, being yourself is dispelling stereotypes. "

" I love Uniqlo for all the staples, but what I really love are the palazzo pants. They are just so flattering. "

" The Internet has been so good to me; I see its potential to help other people. "