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" 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. "

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" For me, social media isn't just about connecting with friends and sharing photos; it's a bigger, more tangled web that's led me to jobs working in television, speaking gigs around the country, and it's even helped me land my first book deal! "

Franchesca Ramsey

Book

Social Media

Media

" People feel really uncomfortable talking about race and identity, largely because the subject is so taboo. "

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

" Black women are so very often stereotyped in pop culture. "

" I'm so inspired by people like Issa Rae who started on YouTube or Abbi and Ilana from 'Broad City' who also started on YouTube. "

Franchesca Ramsey

YouTube

Inspired

" People that are not happy in their offline life tend to turn to trolling to fill the void. Oftentimes, the people saying racist things do not even necessarily believe in what they are saying. They are just looking for attention they do not get in real life. When you keep that in mind, it is easier to avoid indulging those people all together. "

" I left acting school really hoping that I could be on a television show of some sort, working in movies in Hollywood. "

" 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

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

" I've had lots of people say, 'Oh, Franchesca's content is just for white people.' But I try to talk about identity in a way that's accessible to lots of people and is not a pointed finger. "

" For whatever reason, illiteracy continues to plague the racist troll community. "

" It took me years to realize that 'normal' is actually super boring and that being myself was harder but infinitely more rewarding. "

Franchesca Ramsey

Boring

Being Myself

" Social media isn't as quaint as it was when I started my Livejournal back in high school. "

" Oftentimes people say to me, 'Oh I didn't know you could do so much with locs until I saw your videos or I saw photos of you at events.' So whenever I hear that people have been really inspired to experiment with their hair or their look because of me, it's very flattering and really cool. "

" 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. "

" I initially started making videos about my hair because I was struggling to style it and didn't know where to find help. Similarly, I started creating comedy content and doing characters and talking about things that were important to me because I didn't find a place to do that in the career that I wanted as an actress. "

" My dream has always been to be in entertainment. "

" I'm somewhat wary of being called 'woke' because it feels absolute in a way that I don't think is realistic. "

" 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. "

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

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

" I don't want to tell anybody who to vote for; I'd rather people just do their homework and make sure they vote for the person that they feel like is best to run our country. "

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

" In reality, there are tons of unrepresented voices that we don't see in comedy. "

" 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. "

" I believe there's a huge conflict of interest when local prosecutors investigate cases of police violence within their own communities. "

" The Internet is part of my job, so I have to approach it with a level of professionalism. I don't necessarily think it's changed who I am, but if anything, it's impacted the opportunities that have come into my life and the people that I've been able to develop relationships with - which I'm very fortunate and thankful for. "

" I like to think my work is furthering black culture by educating and empowering black people. "

" For content creators, it's really important to be honest. Your audience will appreciate if you're stingy with the brands you work with. "

" I always make sure to moisturize my hair. I love natural oils, coconut oil. Moisture is one thing you can never go wrong with. "