Coffee Chat ☕️✨ my youtube journey + the stuff I don't talk about
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ก.ค. 2024
- I can't believe it's been 10 YEARS since I started my TH-cam channel. Thank you so much for being here for any part of my journey here!
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~ makeup I used ~
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danessa myricks contour balm: howl.me/ckrPBAKq9HZ
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givenchy prisme libre loose blush: howl.me/ckrPB2XJu5n
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A R E Y O U N E W H E R E ? 🥰
Well hi there 🤗 My name is Jessica and I live in the midwest (Indiana specifically) with my family (my husband Tyler @tylertravelstv + my 2 daughters + our beagle Pinocchio). I share lifestyle & wholesome vlogs, makeup & beauty finds, amazon and target favorites, cute fashion items, grocery hauls, quick meal ideas, and a bit about my journey through my life so far in my Coffee Chats series. I also love Disney and host our podcast @DisneyvillePodcast with my hubby Tyler! I hope you’ll stick around the join the fam by subscribing. 🤍
B I N G E A B L E :
my vlogs: bit.ly/jessicasvlogs
my drugstore makeup videos: bit.ly/drugstorevideos
my amazon faves videos: bit.ly/braunamazonfaves
my coffee chat videos: bit.ly/brauncoffeechats
my faves & fails videos: bit.ly/favesandfails
my hubby tyler's channel (more of our vlogs): / tylertravelstv
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Timestamps:
00:00 real me vs a persona
02:16 why I started my channel
05:15 my channel’s growth
06:15 has my “why” changed
07:03 the biggest shift on my channel
08:26 keeping my content fresh?
10:04 initial reaction to vlogging
11:45 I have changed a lot
12:54 how the beauty space has changed
14:00 PR changes things
14:52 the era of huge beauty gurus
16:20 how what I watch has changed
17:03 tiktok vs youtube
18:12 being a business owner
20:00 lessons I’ve learned / my worst habits
21:30 there’s always someone that doesn’t like you
22:57 quitting youtube
25:25 being judged on everything you do
26:25 what I keep private vs what I share
26:58 my biggest regret
29:19 my favorite videos / memories
30:49 another boundary i’ve set
31:40 do I regret making youtube my full time job
32:19 video trends I miss
34:34 do I have a manager / who I’ve hired
36:50 having a moment
39:30 what’s the future for me
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I would have never believed 10 years ago when I started a youtube channel about makeup, that I would have created these online friendships with so many of you lovely, wonderful people out there! We all live in different areas of the world, but we all connect in some way and I think that is so, so beautiful! I love you all dearly - all of your comments here have made me cry numerous times. I wish I could reply to every single one of you! Thank you thank you thank you!!
Been with you since the parent's house/floor days! Love you and your family! XOXOXO!
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I can forsure tell by watching you for SO long that you're more happier now then ever. That's what makes me happy. I love you and all you do and I just really like your silly self ❤❤❤❤ I also love watching you and #TylerTravelTV and seeing how much you ţwo really are 1 together I cabby tell you how much I love that. You and #EmilyNoel are my top couples. I also love my girl #TaylorWynn she's awesome. I used to watch so many now it's only a handful but my top 5 is truly like u get upset when I'm not there as soon as you upload 😢that's something I have to understand up get to watch it but I feel if I'm not right there it's like idc and that's so far from the truth. I just have had so much going on and all of yall are very important to my life and you're I feel in a day a week a month I can't help it I have to get my fix and each of yall put me in better moods and mindsets I love it and wouldn't know what to do if yall stopped goodness. I often go back and watch all yall when you first started and it makes me cry seeing how much we all change in life I hope for the better but I look at yall and think how lucky yall are to have so much on videos. I guess I'm running on. Lol I love you and all yall do. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Well I think it's weird that others don't MIND their business and hush this is your channel you are IN CHARGE those are your children whom YOUR SAY SO IS IT. I think you do a wonderful job at all you and #TylerTravelTV do and id say do what makes you happy and don't second guess you do to someone who doesn't know you in real life nor probably never will nor does what they say truly MATTER. #JessicaBraun you're really a good video making woman who's I'm almost positive has helped others in many ways that you can't even imagine. I know you've changed my mood on many days just by watching the way you do things and those are the special channels I love now a days. I used to watch those crazy channels that's always got DRAMA in them and I dang sure don't need anymore. I truly have my handful and I'm happy just wish I had more videos lol 😅😅 I'm not lying I can't honestly say that but I do understand you have to have your life too. Much love and prayers to you all.
Odd that our parents named us both JESSICA and call us both Jessie, little sis! Lol 😂 my daughter calls you my best friend because I got a legit email from you once and I freaked out bc I was fan girling, 😂 I watch all the videos! Keep up the content!
I’ve been here since 2015. You have helped me get through an abusive relationship, a failed engagement, failed teaching career, getting engaged a second time, a miscarriage, getting married (Tyler planned our honeymoon in 2019), and you were a critical part of getting through the pandemic! You have been so important and influential in my life and I appreciate you and your videos so much. Congratulations on 10 years! ❤
Perfectly said! I had just started watching "jambeauty89" when she introduced her boyfriend aka Tyler. I feel like I've grown up with her and Tyler. I'm there long lost internet cousin and best friend they don't know about. 🤣😂💙
Oh my goodness those pandemic coffee chats truly felt life saving! I’m glad that all those “failures” turned into something wonderful (it’s never a failure it’s just a learning opportunity).
Oh my gosh, I'm sorry to hear about some moments you've had but I'm glad I've helped you in any way!!!! This means so, so much to me!
I love watching your wonderful little family,that I watched grow!❤️I have been watching since 2016, and I will continue to watch wherever you guys take us! By the way I loved that video of you too laughing so hard about your books ,I was hysterical too!❤️❤️❤️🍾🍾🍾Here’s to 10 more years!
Hi Jess ,I have been watching you from the beginning as well ,I just don’t comment that often ,just love to watch you and listen to you ,u have helped me with your recommendation ❤I don’t mind how many times you repeat your self ,your kind ,and pure heart that shows thru ,god bless you and your precious family ,your one of my special TH-camrs that I have your videos on when I want to work or eat or relax😊.love you Jessica please don’t change ❤🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️oh I forgot to mention when you get off subjects it crackers me up very very fun to watch you dear Jess
To put your large following into perspective, I am from the Boston area. The population for the city of Boston is about 650,000...same as your subscribers. That's a lot of people who like and support you.
Love this, especially being from Boston!
Jessie, I started watching you the very first time you posted. I had just turned 50, wanted to learn how to do my makeup, and was searching for someone relatable. I searched for tutorials and your video was suggested. You are the same age as my daughter, attending college to be a teacher (same as she was), brown curly hair and reminded me so much of her. I was missing her being home, she was at college 2 states away and I felt less lonely when I watched your videos.
I was comforted when my mom suddenly passed away, then 5 years later my best friend passed away and in July my dad. Your videos gave me a feeling of being with family and were a great help. I wait until morning so I can watch and do my makeup with you.
I’ve often caught myself responding to you, then laugh at myself when I realize I’m talking to you out loud and you can’t hear me.
I don’t think I could pick a favorite video because they are all so good but I do love decluttering videos especially when you show the swatches and then show what’s staying and what’s leaving.
I don’t comment often, because many times I see others have said exactly what I was thinking. But from here on out, I’ll be sharing my appreciation for the work that you do. And thanks for being there through so much good and bad in my life. Love you Jess!
Your older “sister”,
Robin
When you cry, I start crying cause I feel like we're friends. I love you girl, don't ever change, just be you.
Girl I feel like you all are my dear friends too!!!!
Same! That's one reason why I like the lean into vlogs and lifestyle vids more. I feel like I really get to bond with Jess when we're hanging out doing life things more so than just chatting makeup (altho that's fun too).
Jessica, I am 71 years young and I LOVE your channel. I found you a couple of years ago, and while obviously I enjoy your makeup content, I really like the “life” vlogs. Seeing you and Tyler is always fun, even when you guys discuss heavier subjects. You have grown as a woman and I am sure there is more growth and change to come. How sad to think of not growing and changing as we go through life. Know that it is your honesty and relatability that is so attractive. Congratulations on creating a life you enjoy, a family that is so beautiful and the ability to know nothing & no one is perfect. Look forward to so much more in the future.💄❤🍷
Bobbie, what a lovely, lovely comment! Thank you so much!!!
I'm 40, newly disabled and homebound. At my age, all my people work and have busy lives, so I don't see much of anyone. You and a couple other TH-camers are my escape. I feel like we have a friendship even though I rarely comment. But thank you for giving me my escape, being a friend and bringing some joy to my lonely life ❤
I am so so sorry to hear about your circumstances…I wish you as much happiness, peace, and companionship as you are able to get.
I love your channel. I found you about a year ago because I was 6 months pregnant with twin girls trying to pack a diaper bag! And I started following you. Because I so value your genuineness and kindness.
I am a former high school teacher and a Christian and my husband has been trying to convince me for *years* to start a TH-cam channel to help with the practical side of what it means to be a Christian and because there are lots of voices on the internet that do not accurately reflect Jesus or what it means to follow Him *at all.*
Anyway, your channel and genuineness is one I learn from and have been inspired by as I’ve gotten started because of who you are even though the content is different. So thank you!!!!!❤
Been here 5 years. It’s hard making friends as an adult. Thank you for being like a friend to me ❤️❤️
It is SO difficult to make friends as an adult, I feel you there!! So glad to be your friend! :)
I agree. It's so hard to make friends as an adult.
You are the queen of de-clutters. I love how you methodically lay out the products on the floor. There’s something so calming about your approach.
I love those types of videos she does too!!
I remember when that switch happened when you started being genuinely yourself and I was so excited for you. I genuinely get so excited when I see you post a new video. Thank you for all the positivity you provide 😊
You’re one of the OGs that I still watch! Have been through so much in the last few years and been watching you since 2016. Marriage, divorce, moved across the planet, remarried and now children. 💗 You’re a real one, Jessica!
Girl, you are precious! I’m 60 years old, and I look so forward to all of your videos, vlogs, or whatever you’re doing. Also, I enjoy Tyler, and your sweet children. Keep growing and changing. That’s what life’s about. Thank you for being here, and being you. ❤️
Thank you so much !!
I’ve watched you for so long my husband always comes into the room and says “Hi Jess! Where’s Tyler?” I look forward to every video and love that your always your true self. Thanks for being my online bestie😂
Cheers to 10 more years 🎉
haha this totally made me smile!!
You are so sweet. I’m a teary person too. I am a grandma and I’ve followed you forever. You are enough and don’t ever let anyone tell you otherwise.❤
Congratulations on 10 years! I found you when I was pregnant with my first, and it was right after you had Felicity. I was terrified, but watching your videos on having a baby and parenting gave me a lot of peace. Since then, I’ve learned so much from you as a parent, as a makeup lover, as a Disney fan, and just as a person because you are such a positive force in this world. Thanks for all you do! My favorite videos are definitely your coffee chats because it feels like talking to a friend. It’s so nice to watch someone I feel like I have so much in common with when it comes to interests and passions. Happy 10 Years!
I’m so emotional and you crying at the end made me cry with you. You’re hands down the best TH-camr. You’re so real and genuine and you deserve all the success. Thank you for always being honest and real and still being humble as opposed to many who have reached the success you have that end up being so unrepeatable now. You’ve stayed true to yourself over these last 10 years and that’s not something many other TH-camrs can say. ❤
You have brought so much joy into my life! I began watching makeup for mature women and then I discovered it was for40,50 and sometimes 60 year olds. Well I turned 70 in April and I decided to watch influencers of all ages and take away what I wanted since I am beyond mature! You always have me laughing and shaking my head! I think that’s more important than makeup tips! Though I do try to put some tips into practice. 😮 Please know that you are a blessing in my life😊
I'm glad that you aren't limiting your makeup influencers by age. As women we should all support and learn from each other regardless of age
You’re a gift. Please do not change. I hope you never leave. I talk about you like I live my life with you. .❤️
Hi, little sis. 😊 You have helped me recover from open heart surgery, diaphragm surgery, and some very depressing days. I have chronic pain in my back from severe scoliosis. The curves are to the point to were its affecting my breathing. I was a singer, so you can relate when I say how much of a struggle it has been to accept it. I miss it so bad. You help me through the really bad days. Your positive attitude and the fact you share some struggles in life makes me feel less alone. You have made me laugh, cry, and have encouraged me throughout the years. Thank you, you and your family are a blessing. God truly put you here to help so many people and you have. Just look at these comments. Such a positive community of friends. ❤😊
Thank you for jumping into the TH-cam space 10 years ago! I love watching every video you make! ❤️ I feel as if I'm catching up with a sweet, dear friend!!!! Thank you for your authenticity, realness in life and talking about the ups and downs, family dynamics and raising kids, your relationship with the Lord, and so much more! You're my absolute FAVORITE "internet friend"! YOU ARE A BLESSING TO SO MANY!!!!!
Thank you SO much Bethany!! What a sweet sweet comment!!
I listen to your TH-cam videos almost all the time. I live alone, so hearing you in the background is just like having a friend here. I loved when you gave a baby must haves. I’m no where near having my own, but it’s my go-to for buying for my friends and family who are! Stay true to yourself because we all adore you.
Hi Jessica! I've been a viewer (but never a commenter) since the days of you filming on your bedroom floor at your parents' house. I just wanted to say hello and thank you for the the amazing work you've done over the last ten years. I feel like we've grown up together, getting married, having children just a few months apart, PPD, finally feeling like "adults" - truly like you are more of a sister or best friend than just someone I watch on TH-cam. I love how your channel has evolved over the years and how you are not afraid to be yourself. Thank you!
I found you while I was pregnant and found all your pregnancy videos so helpful and encouraging 😊 I love how real you are in your videos.
I started watching your videos as a sophomore at Butler in Indy and now I just turned 25!! It's crazy to think how quickly time flies. You're so real and refreshing, engaging and interesting and I haven't missed a video of yours in a long time regardless of its content. Life is such a crazy journey - thanks for sharing yours with us 💖
Thank you for proving me a “TH-cam friend” for the last 9 years. I have loved watching your channel grow and I feel liked we’ve grown up together :)
You probably don’t hear this one often- I found your channel in 2018 after I graduated with my degree in elementary education. The video was your classroom setup video. I came for the teacher video, and stayed for everything else. ❤ I love your vlogs and how authentic you are. Thank you for being there for me 🤍
Hi Jess I’ve been watching your videos for very many years. You have help me with grieving the loss of my dear Father & through the many emotional days I experienced caring for my mother on hospice with dementia. I would cry and tell myself to watch Jess! She will cheer you up; you never let me down. As an ICU night Nurse your voice soothes me to sleep after a trying shift especially during the pandemic when I saw way more than any human should experience. For this I can’t thank you enough. Your beautiful inside and out and your little family is so perfect! Tyler is an amazing husband (not to mention easy on the eyes too 😊) You make a wonderful team. Here’s to the next 10! 🎉❤🎉
I found your channel through Taylor Wynn. I started watching her channel at the end of 2019. I found your collab video with Taylor, and I've been watching ever since. You and your family's videos helped so much during the pandemic. Congratulations on this milestone!
That’s how I found her channel too!
Taylor is truly one of the most lovely, authentic people I've ever met. She has helped and guided me SO much on TH-cam - she's a wonderful friend!!
I found your channel while I was home on maternity leave in the summer of 2018 where I quickly realized that our babies were born exactly 1 week apart. Not only were you making content that I was drawn to already, but seeing another first time mom going through all the same things at the same time was a huge a comfort. I had the pleasure of meeting you briefly on a Disney cruise and I regret not telling you that in person. Thank you for all that you do and cheers to the next 10 years! ❤
Your vlogs have been such a comfort over the past few years - congratulations on 10 years on YT! 🎉
It's been at least 6 or 7 years for me and I dont think ive missed a single video. Such a treat to watch!
38 minutes in and I'm all teary-eyed again! Jessie Girl, one of the first videos I saw of yours was you opening a few gifts from subscribers - sitting on your bedroom floor at your Mom & Dad's home. The next one was you and Tyler walking/running after your new puppy Pinocchio in the snow at your apartment. Then you and Tyler doing a Q&A with you looking at each other like you hung the moon. At one point you said "I need windshield wipers for my eyes" - one of my favorite expressions still. Heavenly Father, please Jessica and her whole family love, peace, comfort, and grace, in the name of my Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ.
Your comment here totally made me cry all over again.
Great comment!
I went back to see which video was my first one...and it was vlogmas of 2019. I loss my husband that Sept and I found you via Taylor Wynn, and today I can say that I have not missed one video. I've watched each one and some twice. My 2 faves are you and Taylor because you are both honest and not into the BS. Congrats on 10 yrs, please stay around for another 10, this 60 yr old grandma loves you and your family
I'm so glad you found me through Vlogmas and that you've stuck around!!!
10 years - I can’t believe that!! It makes me feel OLD 😂 You’re such a comfort to watch, and I always know I’m going to get something real, funny, and usually an excellent The Office reference thrown in 😂
Thank you for many many years of being my comfort TH-camr. I’ll never stop watching. Can’t wait for vlogmas and to laugh along with you and Tyler until I can’t breathe. Thank you! ❤
You are definitely my comfort youtube friend, even though I'm 10 years older than you and my kids are in college! You just somehow calm me down when I'm stressed. I found you for the makeup videos but now I'm living for the vlogs❤❤❤
I love your vulnerability and authenticity. You remind me of my favourite fictional teacher, Mz. Frizzle - "make mistakes, get messy!" In today's world of overproduced and glamourized content, I truly feel like I'm hanging out with a friend when I watch your videos. Thanks Jessie. ❤
Jessica, you are the most real influencer on TH-cam! Your humility is refreshing and your heart is always open to positivity; that’s a rare quality these days! You’re a beautiful person that I look forward to watching for years to come.
Yes to all of this!
I feel like we have grown up together and you really are like the big sis I never had. Thank you so much for continuing your channel and being YOU🩵
Congrats on 10 years! That is awesome. I’ve had this inkling to start a channel on adulting because I volunteer with foster kids and I see all of these “normal” things that they are often unaware of and I imagine there are a lot of people who could benefit. Your video today has made me get over my fear of putting myself out there. So thank you! ❤
This was exactly what I needed to hear right now. I’ve been so scared and lost and to hear that you started everything here at 24 is more than comforting. That’s how old I am currently, and I’ve been thinking that it’s too late to start anything and become successful. I’m so glad that you’ve grown and blossomed so much over these past 10 years. You are my favorite TH-camr. I watch you when I need company, when I’m doing my makeup in the morning, when I’m getting ready for the day, or ending my nights. This probably is my favorite video, getting to know you this way makes me feel like we really know each other. Congratulations Jess. So much love your way!
It is NEVER too late to start something wonderful and new! Live the authentic you..try everything you can!
I’m not Jess, but please know that you are NEVER too old! I’m almost 29 now. My life changed in some major and scary ways a couple of months after I turned 24, and I wasn’t sure I was brave enough to get through it. My life now is so beautiful and more than I could have ever dreamt of at 24! So much can change in 5 short years. You’ve got this ❤
You can do ANYTHING and EVERYTHING at ANY time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You've got this. My dad switched careers COMPLETELY in his late 50s, early 60s!!!!
I've been around almost all 10 years... THANKS for the hours and hours of entertainment and staying so relatable even though we have very different lives ❤🎉
I appreciate the balance you have of showing your girls. You don't make the channel all about them but also don't act like they aren't there. You aren't showing their private things and medical like some would. Gigi could walk into the kitchen or be in a different room while you are filming and you mention it without making it a big deal. I have been here for 8-9 years and have seen you change so much!
7 years here! Rock on, Jess. Thanks for always being a positive place to come on youtube, that doesn't feel... manic. It's a comfortable and warm environment on a platform where that's scarce. Congratulations to 10 years of putting yourself out there for all of us to tune in. Thank you for the joy. ❤
You’ve been such a big sister for me for the past 5ish years. Thank you for your warm and loving energy 💜
Girl, I really wish you knew how much of a friend and comfort you are to us! You are so much more than just makeup videos and vlogs to us. I get so excited for all of your uploads! I’d say my favorite videos of yours are your vlogs because we get a little bit of everything and it feels like you’re just hanging out with us!
Congrats on 10 years! I love watching every version of you from Day 1 to now. You are one of the most sincere and genuine people on TH-cam. So grateful for your content!❤❤❤
i’m seeing other ppls comments & it just resonates w me. your presence on here has helped me through so many changes and hard times in life. when i’ve felt like i needed to give up, i’ve turned to your channel for comfort and it’s given me what i need to reset and keep going. i can’t explain it but clearly so many others feel it too 🖤 congrats on 10 years
I've been here since about a year before you got pregnant with Gigi.
You're just the right amount of hilarious and calming.
I'm always here for the long form. I live with Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, CFS, broken tailbone since a child, cptsd, depression, anxiety.
Anyway, that gets to be a lot, so I watch short form when I'm really hurting. It keeps me distracted for longer. Whereas, if I'm depressed, I like longer form cause it's like hanging out with a friend.
You and Taylor have been my go-to channels for so many years.
So, you have been an integral part of how I manage my chronic pain and depression. So, for that, I can never thank you enough.❤
Aww, Jess, don't cry, my love❤
What a nice thing to say!! Thank you so much!
Same time frame for me, you were still teaching and trying to get pregnant with Gigi. I love all the things, but the vlogs are what kept me coming back.
It has been so much fun to grow up with you & share the learning curves as we enter different seasons of life. Congratulations on an amazing career & thank you for all you give to your viewers!
There are too many videos to pick a favorite, but the standouts are your pregnancy announcements just due to the pure joy of sharing the news!
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I’ve been here since the beginning! I found you when I was in college for teaching, you’ve gotten me through a lot. Please know your silent subscribers are grateful for you too ❤️ I love all of your videos because of your passion that you have in every video!
So grateful you’re here girlfriend, you’re my slice of sanity in this crazy life! ❤
Jess, there’s a reason why I feel comfortable calling you « Jess »…cause deep down, we’ve been friends forever lol! We all love you and hope to see you on here for another 10 years! Love your platform!!!
BFF!!!
10 years! I’ve been watching pretty much every upload since the mid-2010s. It was sometime after you and Tyler got married, before Genevieve was born. I remember when you guys would tease “we have a big announcement” but instead of a pregnancy announcement, you’d say you were going on a trip 😂
Watching your videos feels like I’m hanging out with a big sister and I’ve loved growing up with you! Thank you for your channel, Jessie! Vlogmas is such a fun tradition and the pandemic vlogs definitely got me through that time. Thank you for 10 years! ❤
Love you and your channel, Jess. You're the best.♥️💕🤗 I think I started watching around 2015? It's been forever. Love your vlogs and chats and drugstore content, vlogmas, the fam, everything! I feel happy when I watch your channel, thanks for spreading joy.♥️
Absolutely love our one-sided friendship! Such an easy friendship where I don't have to respond... Can just listen! So thank you! Years and years of friendship, makeup, living every day life, raising our kids together! ❤
You are such a light in this world, Jessica. We are all the better from getting to know you through your videos. What a blessing for all of us! ❤❤❤
That massive Declutter of blush you did a few years ago was brutal but also inspiring! One of my favorites!
Happy 10th anniversary! 🎉 I’ve been here since 2018, 5yrs! I love watching all your videos 💖 You and your family helped me through PPD after my first child. It was such a hard time in my life and your vlogmas series in 2020 was exactly what I needed when I had to wake up in the middle of the night 🫶🏼. Thank you for all your hard work and the JOY that comes from your content 💛
Girl! I've been here since you first started!! You totally have gotten me through so much. It must be so cool to know you have helped so many people with your videos. Congrats on 10 years!!🎉
I adore you! You’ve created such a community. It’s been so lovely to watch you evolve. Thank you for being a constant and sharing so much with us. I cried watching this video and feel like such a sap! You’re literally making the world better by being you and sharing that with us.
I absolutely love your channel! I watch your video and it's like spending time with a close friend. I have been watching you for years. It is impossible to narrow it down to one video but I can say I love the empties videos and speed reviews. I am a teacher and as a new school is getting ready to begin I look forward to watching your videos as I get ready in the morning. It makes me smile and ready to tackle the day with a positive attitude!! Here's to another 10 years!! Love ya, Jess!! ❤❤😊
we love you Jessy girl!!!!!! Seeing your testimony and how you walk through life has been such a blessing sister
You have been an absolute breath of fresh air in every video you post. You may know and comprehend however, I genuinely don't think you quite understand the impact you have on our lives! You are at least to me, a safe place. A section of the world where no matter how I am feeling, what I am going through, I can find comfort in you and your content. It's been 10 glorious years of continual love between you and us, like a big warm wholesome hug shared through a screen. On behalf of all of your viewers, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for all that you share, all that you give, unapologetically. We are all so deeply proud of the mother, wife, TH-camr, and woman that you've blossomed into ❤
Totally agree! The channel very much feels like a safe space, and a good place to turn when you’re feeling down.
I started watching because I had a newborn and needed something to watch while feeding. Him. I’ve stayed because you’re relatable. I trust your opinion on a lot of things! Here’s to another 10 years!
You’re literally the only TH-camr I have consistently followed for this many years and never taken a subscription-break from. Vlogmas is my fav, and every time a new one comes around I think about where I was when I watched the previous year’s. It’s amazing to think about how much I’ve grown while watching y’all grow! And your little family grow as well 🩷 thank you for remaining genuine and I am proud to support someone like you. My favorite video of yours is hard to choose, but I love the baby moon Disney videos before y’all had Gigi! So cool to see the transition.
I’ve been here since the dollar tree makeup days! I find so much comfort in your videos. I often find myself telling my mom or friends “oh my friend Jessica recommended this to me” when I have something new. You’re not just a TH-camr to us, you truly feel like a friend and big sister and I feel like I’ve grown with you! Love you so much Jess!
I've been here a few years. I relate to you bc I'm also an Indiana girl, 36, and have a 4yo and 8 mo old. I feel solidarity watching your videos. We're all just out here trying to live our lives and make good choices.
I remember watching you during your teacher days before Gigi. :)
Time flys! I love your channel and Tyler’s too. ❤
Congrats on 10 years!!! You're one of the few beauty channels I still watch years later.
Your curly/wavy hair routine video is one of my favs.
Love watching your videos , you are so real and genuine- it’s a rare find on TH-cam 😊 you always make me smile when I watch your videos 😊
Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉 I’ve been here all 10 years and I’m always telling my husband that I need to go watch my Jessie video! You’ve been with me through a lot without knowing…..thank you. I must admit my favourite videos from you are your dupe videos. I can tell how much work you put into them and I enjoy them immensely.
Jessica, I've been watching you forever. I'm older and you're the person I trust most on youtube for makeup recommendations. Honestly, some of my favorite videos were with Gigi. Watching you and Tyler and your babies just makes me happy❤
Congrats on 10 years! Impossible to pick a favorite video but I definitely love a good vlog or Target haul 😊 love your family’s Disney content as well!
my fave videos of yours will always be these chats or your shopping hauls 💜 i especially love ones that are just normal grocery hauls or target hauls
At 60 yrs old, I found you...about 6 months ago. You hooked me girl! Your sweet, honest, reflections and transparency fill my soul. You truly bring a smile to my face...and I need one. I suffer with Treatment Resistant Depression and have some pretty low days. You are like comfort food to me, so thank you my virtual friend.❤ Happy Ten Years!!! 🎉
Don't you dare make me cry, Jessica Braun! 😢
You're the reason I get great baby gifts for friends despite not having any kids. I joined right around when Taylor Wynn shouted you out. Keep up the good work. 🥳
I started watching you at the beginning of Covid, started at home work and was needing some comfort and girl you’ve been my favorite ever since! I don’t have 1 favorite BUT! Lol I loooooove your fall favorite videos, so cozy and fun!! So excited we’re getting close to that season again! 🍁congrats on 10 amazing years! 🫶🏻🥂
favorite video of yours (tough to pick, i love so many): i LOVE your end of the year makeup fave videos (best makeup of 2022 etc) - specifically the lux videos ;) bc i'm personally a makeup lux girly myself!
I've been here since you were pregnant with Gigi. I found you and got hooked by your declutter videos . Congratulations on your 10 years!!!! ❤️🎉
Oh Jessie, how I appreciate you so dearly. You've truly been such a warm light in my life, for all the years I've stuck around. From beauty, to vlogs, to riding along for your baby appointments, you never cease to entertain and provide such knowledge.
I'm currently going through and rewatching your pregnancy videos, as I'm currently 6 weeks with twins! And there's no one's opinion I trust the way I trust yours when it comes to the safety and happiness of caring for my body and babies.
I went into labor with my first on the 24th of December, 2019, laughing along to one of your vlogmas videos, and I intend to do the same come April when I'm due with my set of angels. 🩷 Thank you for all you've done and continue to do.
Jessica, you are by far my favorite TH-camr 💕! Congratulations on your 10 years here on TH-cam🎉! Wherever your future takes you, always remember that you have built a strong community here that just wish you nothing but the best. And hopefully the Disneyville podcast will have many anniversaries to come because it is my favorite Disney podcast 💕! Also just wanted to mention that the video that you’re talking about with Tyler about the books you’ve read is probably my favorite video of you both ever! I was crying from how hard I was laughing and it’s my go to if I ever need to laugh! Thank you for always being so genuine in every video and for being that friend that we need ❤
Hi Jessica! I love how real you are and genuine. Thank you for sharing your life with us and trusting us along the journey. I’ll be honest it’s hard to pick a fave video since I enjoy all your videos. But I absolutely love your Disney trips with your family and also enjoy your makeup faves and declutter videos as well! ❤
A little over a year ago I moved to a new city where I don’t know anyone but my husband and his friends, and about a year ago I had a baby. Mom life in a city you don’t know anyone can be extremely lonely, so I just wanted to say thank you because you’ve kept me company a lot over the last year and make me feel like I have a mom friend even if it is one sided 😂
I stumbled on to your channel in 2014 while recovering from a bad surgical wound and on medical leave. Bored and listless, I realized while skimming through TH-cam that even though I considered myself good with makeup, that I hadn't changed anything about the way I was doing it or the products since roughly 1990. Suddenly couch-ridden for awhile, I realized the world had changed and I had missed it. So I started looking through makeup videos by looking for women with fair skin, like me, who acknowledged that women over 40 had different skin and were willing to recommend drugstore products and some simple tutorials about stuff like wings. You ended up hitting that search algorithm, among others, and then TH-cam makeup videos exploded. Suddenly TH-cam makeup tutorials were star makers and some of these people were making ridiculous amounts of money, losing their minds (literally) and wrapping themselves up in so much drama that it started hitting outside media coverage. Amazing and absurd. But through it all, you stayed out of the drama, kept to yourself, stayed true to yourself and your vision, and after a while I bought and used pretty much all the products I needed but I kept watching you because it began to feel like a pleasure to just watch you grow into a woman. Gigi was clearly tough for you, between figuring out how to be a mom and deal with PPD, but you slowly began to lose some of the self-consciousness that was weighing you down and after Felicity, you literally blossomed before our eyes. You laugh more now and your eyes say "I got this now" even on days when you still have doubts. In a world of make believe, it's been lovely to watch a real human young girl shaking during a proposal on video bloom into a kind, generous, self-assured woman I would be proud to know. I was a music performance major in college and played in the pit orchestra. Everyone at our college apartment was from the theater department, all night long, every weekend, blaring Les Mis or Phantom until the police were called (early 90s, cut me slack). In many ways you're like the niece I never had (I'd say daughter, but I'd have never had a kid that young ;)). Happy 10 Year Anniversary. May you have many more, as long as it brings you joy.
This was such a sweet response, I hope Jessica sees it 🥰
This was so fun, like a walk down memory lane. I find the stories of you starting to add more vlogs on your channel super fascinating, since that was the time I really started to connect with your content! When your videos started showing more of your personality I got way more invested - and I do mean it very friendly and non-stalkery way 😄I tend to split my TH-camrs into those I listen on the background, and to those I watch sitting down with a snack and cup of coffee. And your videos are for sure the ones I take the time to actually watch and pay attention to. It's like sharing a moment with a friend, and I love it. Kinda makes me wanna bust out a "thank you for being a friend" but I'm not gonna. Just gonna say thank you - you have no idea how many times you kept me company when life was adding too much pressure ❤
Hi Jessica- I really enjoy watching your vlogs. I love how real you are and it's like I'm sitting with a friend when I watch. I work from home and sit at a computer all day and you help me feel normal and not alone. So thanks for being you and for being positive and real! ❤
Thank you J for allowing us into all of your lives, keeping it real lady❤
Came for the declutters, stayed for the vlogs 💗
I love watching all your videos! Ive been here for 10 years! Any time im feeling down, you alwaus bring me comfort 💗
I enjoy your videos and your genuine love for what you do. Your dupe videos are my favorites & now your Chats & Chores as well. Congrats on 10 years and many more to come!
Watching this made me realize how long I have been watching you and Tyler! After thinking about it, I’ve been watching you guys for almost 7 years and am still loving all your content!! So glad you and your sweet family share your life with us!
Re: Your comment at 14:11 about receiving so many encouraging messages. You are getting back what you’ve put out into the world! Thank you so much for the kindness and creativity and sincerity that you continue to share. I hope you continue to receive that in return!
We love you Jess!! Your amazing personality is what makes me love watching your videos 😊
I love ALL your content! But my favs are your reviews and Vlogs. You make TH-cam feel like I’m listening to a friend! ❤ congrats Jess!🎉
Congratulations on 10 years, Jess!! 🎉 Your authenticity is my absolute favorite part about your channel! It is a wonderful thing to just be comfortable being you, and the fact that so many people tune into your channel because of who you are is inspiring. I love your videos because it feels like I’m just catching up with a good friend. I’ve found so many makeup favorites, deepened my love of Disney, and taken on new travel adventures because of you and Tyler (heading to Mackinac Island next month!!). And I’m just one of the THOUSANDS of people whose lives have been positively impacted by you! Keep on being the amazing human you are, and we’ll keep tuning in 😊❤
Here since the boyfriend tag with Tyler 😂😂
It is soo hard to pick one favorite video of yours! I just love your vlogs so much. Your family is soo sweet and relatable and I’m excited to watch every time you post! ❤️
You are such a light! Love all of your videos, but mostly the vlogs! Thank you for continuing to put yourself out there, you truly are a special soul.🌺