It took me years to realize that 'normal' is actually super boring and that being myself was harder but infinitely more rewarding. — Franchesca Ramsey Copy Share Image
I'm so inspired by people like Issa Rae who started on YouTube or Abbi and Ilana from 'Broad City' who also started… — Franchesca Ramsey City Copy Share Image
With 'Decoded,' the goal is to just keep pushing forward and challenging ourselves to tackle important subjects in creative and funny ways. — Franchesca Ramsey Copy Share Image
Everyone's journey is their own journey. Everyone gets to where they are supposed to be. Everyone's journey works out the way they're… — Franchesca Ramsey Copy Share Image
For whatever reason, illiteracy continues to plague the racist troll community. — Franchesca Ramsey Community Copy Share Image
Social media isn't as quaint as it was when I started my Livejournal back in high school. — Franchesca Ramsey High school Copy Share Image
As much as we try to deny it, media plays a huge part in how we view the world. — Franchesca Ramsey Copy Share Image
My hair videos are usually styling videos answering people's questions about natural hair. — Franchesca Ramsey Copy Share Image
Over the years, I've found that dealing with white people faux pas can be tricky. If I get upset, I could quickly… — Franchesca Ramsey Angry Copy Share Image
My consciousness is a process, and that includes my relationship with my husband. His being white doesn't make me any less black… — Franchesca Ramsey Feminism Copy Share Image
I love my journal as much as I love my phone. I find it to be a big part of my self-care… — Franchesca Ramsey Business Copy Share Image
Do not feed the trolls! Racist commenters usually troll the Internet looking for people of color to harass online. If you avoid… — Franchesca Ramsey Copy Share Image
For me, at least with my parents, I feel that they wanted me to have all the opportunities that they did not… — Franchesca Ramsey Copy Share Image
When I get to meet my audience when I go speak at colleges or when I'm walking down the street, it's been… — Franchesca Ramsey Audience Copy Share Image
The Internet is a blessing and a curse. I mean, it's a place where lots of people can express themselves, which is… — Franchesca Ramsey Amazing Copy Share Image
'Stop playing the victim.' - unless you've been cast in a community theater production of 'Law & Order: SVU,' I'm not sure… — Franchesca Ramsey Community Copy Share Image
I think that's the thing I love about making content online - you get instant response. — Franchesca Ramsey Happiness Copy Share Image
The Internet has been so good to me; I see its potential to help other people. — Franchesca Ramsey Copy Share Image
The biggest thing I try to do is to unplug and give myself time away from social media and the Internet. — Franchesca Ramsey Internet Copy Share Image
Beauty is really cool because it's something that can make you feel good about yourself. — Franchesca Ramsey Beauty Copy Share Image
Black women come with all sorts of personalities. So it's time for media to wise up and show us in all of… — Franchesca Ramsey Copy Share Image
For content creators, it's really important to be honest. Your audience will appreciate if you're stingy with the brands you work with. — Franchesca Ramsey Audience Copy Share Image
I believe there's a huge conflict of interest when local prosecutors investigate cases of police violence within their own communities. — Franchesca Ramsey Copy Share Image
People feel like using the word 'joke' removes responsibility for the hurt their words may cause. It doesn't; in fact, it may… — Franchesca Ramsey Comedy Copy Share Image
Whether you have locs, natural hair, wear a relaxer, or rock wigs and weaves, thinning edges can be a frustrating issue. — Franchesca Ramsey Copy Share Image
I'm obsessed with cute gym clothes in bright bold prints, so as soon as Mara Hoffman expanded into activewear, I knew my… — Franchesca Ramsey Copy Share Image
I think that the most important thing when it comes to achieving your dreams is just that you have to be realistic. — Franchesca Ramsey Achieving dreams Copy Share Image
'Lemonade' resonated with me, and I love the direction Beyonce is going with her music and her career. — Franchesca Ramsey Career Copy Share Image
My ultimate goal is to make people laugh and make them think, which isn't always an easy task. — Franchesca Ramsey Copy Share Image
Growing up, I was constantly labeled an 'oreo' by my black peers because of my proper speech and 'valley girl accent.' — Franchesca Ramsey Copy Share Image
Self-care is really about taking care of you and focusing on feeling good about yourself - mind and body. — Franchesca Ramsey Body Copy Share Image
I like to think my work is furthering black culture by educating and empowering black people. — Franchesca Ramsey Copy Share Image
In reality, there are tons of unrepresented voices that we don't see in comedy. — Franchesca Ramsey Comedy Copy Share Image
What's really great about social media is we have tremendous access, and there's a wealth of information about the people that we… — Franchesca Ramsey Copy Share Image
You create content because you love it, not necessarily because you're looking for fame or know what it will potentially lead to. — Franchesca Ramsey Copy Share Image
I think that everyone on the Internet has to deal with people saying negative things. It can be tough! — Franchesca Ramsey Copy Share Image
I create videos for my YouTube channel Chescaleigh and for 'Decoded,' a series with MTV. — Franchesca Ramsey Copy Share Image
I don't want to tell anybody who to vote for; I'd rather people just do their homework and make sure they vote… — Franchesca Ramsey Copy Share Image
My undergrad degree was in graphic design, and I don't work in that anymore, but I obviously do a lot of design… — Franchesca Ramsey Cloud Copy Share Image
I think doing research is probably the most valuable thing you can do for any career you're interested in pursuing, and not… — Franchesca Ramsey Career Copy Share Image
