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Devale Ellis

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Keep it Positive, Sweetie
Kips Live Pt. 3 w/ The Cast of Zatima: Devale Ellis, Nzinga Imani, Danielle Laroach and Watch Jazzy + Positive Outcomes

In my mind, because we're coming from a small town, remember where I'm from, we don't see that. I think a lot of black people was like, ain't no way, if we're honest with ourselves. They're like, why are you gonna quit this job and go do this? For them, it was more about loyalty, making sure that you stay with the people that gave you a shot.

Keep it Positive, Sweetie
Kips Live Pt. 3 w/ The Cast of Zatima: Devale Ellis, Nzinga Imani, Danielle Laroach and Watch Jazzy + Positive Outcomes

In my mind, because we're coming from a small town, remember where I'm from, we don't see that. I think a lot of black people was like, ain't no way, if we're honest with ourselves. They're like, why are you gonna quit this job and go do this? For them, it was more about loyalty, making sure that you stay with the people that gave you a shot.

Keep it Positive, Sweetie
Kips Live Pt. 3 w/ The Cast of Zatima: Devale Ellis, Nzinga Imani, Danielle Laroach and Watch Jazzy + Positive Outcomes

Senator Lamar Alexander from our state gave me a shot, but I really wanted to go work on that campaign. Two years later, we had President Obama. And my parents at that moment said, we will never tell you what not to do because you could be working in the White House right now.

Keep it Positive, Sweetie
Kips Live Pt. 3 w/ The Cast of Zatima: Devale Ellis, Nzinga Imani, Danielle Laroach and Watch Jazzy + Positive Outcomes

Senator Lamar Alexander from our state gave me a shot, but I really wanted to go work on that campaign. Two years later, we had President Obama. And my parents at that moment said, we will never tell you what not to do because you could be working in the White House right now.

Keep it Positive, Sweetie
Kips Live Pt. 3 w/ The Cast of Zatima: Devale Ellis, Nzinga Imani, Danielle Laroach and Watch Jazzy + Positive Outcomes

So I say to you, Tahira, go for what you want, love your family, respect your family, but don't live your life with regrets, okay? All right, you're welcome. Is it Jemana or Jemana? Jemana. Jemana. What is your question for me?

Keep it Positive, Sweetie
Kips Live Pt. 3 w/ The Cast of Zatima: Devale Ellis, Nzinga Imani, Danielle Laroach and Watch Jazzy + Positive Outcomes

So I say to you, Tahira, go for what you want, love your family, respect your family, but don't live your life with regrets, okay? All right, you're welcome. Is it Jemana or Jemana? Jemana. Jemana. What is your question for me?

Keep it Positive, Sweetie
Kips Live Pt. 3 w/ The Cast of Zatima: Devale Ellis, Nzinga Imani, Danielle Laroach and Watch Jazzy + Positive Outcomes

Well, I am your big sister. And what I would tell you, I made the mistake of not doing what God told us to do. You know, and I'm finally coming to an understanding of why God puts certain principles in place. And that's to protect us. You know, you think about it.

Keep it Positive, Sweetie
Kips Live Pt. 3 w/ The Cast of Zatima: Devale Ellis, Nzinga Imani, Danielle Laroach and Watch Jazzy + Positive Outcomes

Well, I am your big sister. And what I would tell you, I made the mistake of not doing what God told us to do. You know, and I'm finally coming to an understanding of why God puts certain principles in place. And that's to protect us. You know, you think about it.

Keep it Positive, Sweetie
Kips Live Pt. 3 w/ The Cast of Zatima: Devale Ellis, Nzinga Imani, Danielle Laroach and Watch Jazzy + Positive Outcomes

When you're dating someone out of wedlock and you're having sex, and the first thing you think about is when they cheat on you is like, you could have brought me a disease bag. That's the first thing you think. Like, you put my life in jeopardy. But if you wasn't having sex, you wouldn't have to worry about that. Okay? You know what I'm saying?

Keep it Positive, Sweetie
Kips Live Pt. 3 w/ The Cast of Zatima: Devale Ellis, Nzinga Imani, Danielle Laroach and Watch Jazzy + Positive Outcomes

When you're dating someone out of wedlock and you're having sex, and the first thing you think about is when they cheat on you is like, you could have brought me a disease bag. That's the first thing you think. Like, you put my life in jeopardy. But if you wasn't having sex, you wouldn't have to worry about that. Okay? You know what I'm saying?

Keep it Positive, Sweetie
Kips Live Pt. 3 w/ The Cast of Zatima: Devale Ellis, Nzinga Imani, Danielle Laroach and Watch Jazzy + Positive Outcomes

But I think about like that, you think about that, getting pregnant before you're ready. You think about the different stipulations. And even when you think about relationships and you have sex, I don't know if you guys can attest to this, but I'm the only one in the room. But as soon as you give yourself away, things change. It's like the scales fall from your eyes.

Keep it Positive, Sweetie
Kips Live Pt. 3 w/ The Cast of Zatima: Devale Ellis, Nzinga Imani, Danielle Laroach and Watch Jazzy + Positive Outcomes

But I think about like that, you think about that, getting pregnant before you're ready. You think about the different stipulations. And even when you think about relationships and you have sex, I don't know if you guys can attest to this, but I'm the only one in the room. But as soon as you give yourself away, things change. It's like the scales fall from your eyes.

Keep it Positive, Sweetie
Kips Live Pt. 3 w/ The Cast of Zatima: Devale Ellis, Nzinga Imani, Danielle Laroach and Watch Jazzy + Positive Outcomes

You're like, ooh, he ain't even as cute as I thought he was. You're like, ooh. You know, it's like all these things come up and it's like the whole honeymoon phase is over. But if we do things the way God intended, I feel like there is something beautiful on the other side of that. So I would tell you to stand firm on what you believe. Listen, the right man will come along.

Keep it Positive, Sweetie
Kips Live Pt. 3 w/ The Cast of Zatima: Devale Ellis, Nzinga Imani, Danielle Laroach and Watch Jazzy + Positive Outcomes

You're like, ooh, he ain't even as cute as I thought he was. You're like, ooh. You know, it's like all these things come up and it's like the whole honeymoon phase is over. But if we do things the way God intended, I feel like there is something beautiful on the other side of that. So I would tell you to stand firm on what you believe. Listen, the right man will come along.

Keep it Positive, Sweetie
Kips Live Pt. 3 w/ The Cast of Zatima: Devale Ellis, Nzinga Imani, Danielle Laroach and Watch Jazzy + Positive Outcomes

I know when I read the letter, you said that even Christian men, quote unquote Christian men, they be the, honey, them ones in the church be something else, honey. Listen, they have something else. So you have to stand firm on that. And the Bible also says, instead of doing those things, it's also okay to be

Keep it Positive, Sweetie
Kips Live Pt. 3 w/ The Cast of Zatima: Devale Ellis, Nzinga Imani, Danielle Laroach and Watch Jazzy + Positive Outcomes

I know when I read the letter, you said that even Christian men, quote unquote Christian men, they be the, honey, them ones in the church be something else, honey. Listen, they have something else. So you have to stand firm on that. And the Bible also says, instead of doing those things, it's also okay to be

Keep it Positive, Sweetie
Kips Live Pt. 3 w/ The Cast of Zatima: Devale Ellis, Nzinga Imani, Danielle Laroach and Watch Jazzy + Positive Outcomes

single that's the honestly it says that so a lot of times you have to wait until the right man finds you and you're 31 you're not in a rush you still have your whole life ahead of you I would focus on your career your passions and things that make you happy and save yourself for the right one because I'm telling you if you don't you're gonna be picking yourself up off the floor crying heartbroken and it's just not worth it y'all it's really not so that's what I would say you to do

Keep it Positive, Sweetie
Kips Live Pt. 3 w/ The Cast of Zatima: Devale Ellis, Nzinga Imani, Danielle Laroach and Watch Jazzy + Positive Outcomes

single that's the honestly it says that so a lot of times you have to wait until the right man finds you and you're 31 you're not in a rush you still have your whole life ahead of you I would focus on your career your passions and things that make you happy and save yourself for the right one because I'm telling you if you don't you're gonna be picking yourself up off the floor crying heartbroken and it's just not worth it y'all it's really not so that's what I would say you to do

Keep it Positive, Sweetie
Kips Live Pt. 3 w/ The Cast of Zatima: Devale Ellis, Nzinga Imani, Danielle Laroach and Watch Jazzy + Positive Outcomes

I appreciate y'all. We belong together. And you know that I'm right. Am I singing the right song? Although we come to the end.

Keep it Positive, Sweetie
Kips Live Pt. 3 w/ The Cast of Zatima: Devale Ellis, Nzinga Imani, Danielle Laroach and Watch Jazzy + Positive Outcomes

I appreciate y'all. We belong together. And you know that I'm right. Am I singing the right song? Although we come to the end.