Weekly Vlog | My Martini Birthday Party, Big Life Update, Mental Health Struggles | Raven Elyse
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- It's my birthday and I'm a TINI BIT OLDER! This vlog is all about my martini themed birthday party but I'm also giving y'all a pretty major life update. Things are changing in my life and with my content...so stay tuned!
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I’m going to miss Zoey 😢. I appreciate her contributions to the channel, and wish her success in her future endeavors ❤!
facts!! lol really gonna miss the sarcasm 😂
Sooo after years of fighting we get our casual rays week vlogs back 😂🤍
Bye Zoey...😢 But the lady in the green 💚 dress...
We will miss you Zoe!❤️🌷 and I’m excited to see where your channel goes Raven ! Happy birthday!✨
Zoe will be missed 🤍
Personally I love the more personal relaxed content it’s why I loved you in the first place ❤ best wishes to Zoë, I remember when she started she always said wanted to go onto amazing things so I wish sincerely she gets there 🥰
Your mental and physical health comes FIRST. Although it is appreciative that you’re explaining the upcoming changes to your followers, you don’t owe us anything. Certainly not precise details. ❤
But it’s appreciated 😂
Absolutely doesn't owe us anything.
Zoe was such an amazing addition to the team! I will miss seeing her, Wish you all the best 💕
We would love to see more chilled back vlogs, Your content doesn't always need to be throwing a party or party planning related content to keep us entertained. I'm telling you Raven, you could film a Sunday reset, buying groceries, cleaning the house/restocking, preparing Ziya for school, and we would be more than entertained. That type of content is really nice and would love to see it coming from an organized person like you. It doesn't always need to be a professional camera set up, big ring lights, highly edited..
I enjoyed the new content, but I always loved your content before. I’m super cool with things going back to being more relaxed.
Yup! Same sentiments ❤
I love love this
You are making your channel more personal like how it use to be.
So glad you are slowly down. I never said anything but it was really becoming too busy for me to keep up. I’m sure Zoe will land on her feet. She is a jack or should I say Jill of all trades. I will miss the three of you all playful actives. You guys were too funny. Now I can put ur vlogs back in rotation.
Zoe ❤❤ I hope these changes bring you peace. Will miss her so much.
I felt a shift with Zoe a little while back. And not just with Zoe but with the channel. Interestingly it’s not just this channel but quite a few channels. Long form channels are switching to shorts only. What I think most people really like is something between 15 to 30 minutes. Fans are blown away when they get more but you don’t have to burn yourself out for super long content. It’s too bad about Zoe, I hope she finds her niche!
I feel like I’m the only one who enjoyed the new direction. Yes I love the personal side but I didn’t see it as a problem at all. I actually was excited with each event. I loved Zoe from the beginning. I know she will do great things and will be missed ❤
Also, you come first! You are yours before anyone else’s.
I agree...❤❤❤
Same I didn’t even notice there was a change I thought of it more like she found her niche
You are not the only one I said the same. I became a much more regular watcher in this era
Ngl I missed the old raven content.. it was getting too mainstream ..I liked just feeling like I was kicking it with you, not just watching a TV show ya know..
Yes same
Yes!
I agree
Me too
Totally agree
It’s like the end of an era 😢 we’re gonna miss Zoey but you HAVR to do what’s best for you and your mental health. I hope Zoey is reading the comments and seeing how much we loved/enjoyed seeing her on this platform ❤️❤️❤️
I've always told her she should make her own content!
Idk what’s in the air but it seems this month has really knocked everyone on their a**es. I’m glad you’re prioritizing yourself and your mental health. I look forward to your scaled back content 🩵
So True!! Honestly, the energy since the vid has been off, way off. We're trying to work in the new normal but I think that was the beginning to literally people being off balance & it is a true struggle! And I meant to say - that I agree in particular this month - feels like it's been ramping up since the beginning of the year - I feel like the election looming. Diddy finally being brought to task. All of us feeling the stacking of it all due to stimulation overwhelm!! 💙
Awww I was used to seeing Zoe she was hands on with everything you had her do. I know that we all have our reasons why we have to let people go in our lives, I just hope one day you bring Zoe back. She will be missed 🥲. Sam seems to know her DIY just like you do Raven. I know y’all well do great things Together 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤. Again Shout Out to Zoe for all she did on your channel. I just want to wish Zoe a great journey in whatever she plans on doing moving forward.
Honestly, I stopped watching because I didn’t like the reality style type Vlogs. I’m still subscribed and still support you, but I preferred the Vlog you produced prior.
I wasn't feeling the HGTV vibes. Little diys were cool, but it felt inauthentic to who she is. But I wish her the best!❤
Yep! I was feeling the same way! I started skipping her post because I didn’t like the way it was going! I really enjoyed her old post! When she would just be at home kicking it! It was more authentic! And that’s what I loved about it! I’ll be watching more now
Is it possible that we’re all just tired of TH-cam people and the over inflated lifestyle they live? I only watch TH-cam for music and information/informative content. Don’t care to watch anyone’s life. It all seems like yayyyy look at me my life is yadadada.
@@biolife3274 Not at all. I still enjoy watching vlogs and I don’t get the yay look at me vibe from the creators I watch. I expect people to be excited about their purchases. I’m excited for them too. There’s a lot of minimalism content for those that can’t “relate”.
Same. We get too much manufactured content as is. I like the return to authenticity
I applaud you for prioritizing your mental health! That’s not always an easy thing to do, but we can do hard things! I look forward to the new approach to your content. I had not thought about it, but I do miss your more relaxed, less “production-like” vlogs.
I really missed the old content or your day to day life and spend the day with me. 😭😭😭😭
I understand a mental crash out. Please take care of yourself but... don't let go of Zoey! She's like a second backbone. She & her loyalty will be missed.
Ravens parties always give “Real Housewives of Austin” lol it’s a production honey!
She talked about it on your podcast that she knew that she wouldn’t be with you for a long time.
Definitely a stepping stone job for her, time for that next step!
I personally loved the TV show vibe it switched it up so us old timers didn’t get bored but maybe that is the film student in me! Quality is everything and you adapting to that was great! But regular vlogs are cool too !
Yes I like the laid back vlogs but I loveddddd the attention to detail, edits, videography of the new. I bragged abt her style a few times but I can understand if Rav doesn’t want a reality show, the bells and whistles can be a lot to keep up with.
I know it must had me hard letting your ppl go for whatever reason. You still look sad. Raven you are the best person from what I see on your channel. I know your heart was in the right place. Keep up the great work girl you got this. You love hard❤ From being a great mom, great Boss Lady, great friend to your ppl, Girl you can conquer everything that comes your way. You Got This!!!!! Girl power Keep striving ❤🎉🎉🎉
We really gonna miss zoe she really kept you together. i totally understand mental health struggles. i deal with that too. the laid back vlogs are always welcome
Yeah the over produced content was way off base for your audience. I'm glad you are getting back to your roots. Happy belated birthday.
This is such a good example of what it looks like when a business owner finds a way to keep moving forward without driving themselves crazy.
Happy Birthday Queen. Zoe is a teacher and I think you learned a lot from her and she learned a lot from you. She will be missed. Life goes on and wishing you a speedy recovery.
Hi Raven, we’ve connected on IG. I’m a content creator as well and, much like you, am a chronic over-achiever and over-thinker. (I’m a Capricorn lol). I’ve been exactly where you are and I go back and forth into the mania sometimes. 😅 You’re amazing! And what I have found is that less is more sometimes, and it’s ok to follow trends, ride the algorithm wave, to take the mental load off. I hope that helps! ❤
Aww I follow your tiktok. Never knew you were a Capricorn! So am I
Thank you Micah!!
I love your content!
@@chellybaby Thanks so much! 💗
@@honeyglaze16 hey my Cappy sister 🥰
Raven, I could sense something has been off with you - I was thinking maybe growing pains w/the new management - I could just feel your heart hasn't been in to it in quite the same way it always has. Growing & changing is never a straight line! And nothing is more important than your mental health! 👃 I wish you so much Peace as you navigate the newest chapter in your journey - one year older & wiser!! ✌💛💖 Best of Luck to Ms. Zoe! You guys were great together!💫 I know you will figure out the work/Life balance that makes the most sense for you & Ziya 💜💜Be gentle with yourself my friend!! 🌹
Rooting for Zoe & the future of your channel 💗💗💗💗
I have been watching you since before and after Zoe started ,will Miss her
I can definitely see the Virgo/ Libra on you! 🤩 good luck on this next step in your journey!!
Even tho I feel like it’s more to the story imma mind my broke business 😭
Nevertheless you have the right to put your mental health first
emotional breakdowns are something serious
But omg Ziya is growing up on us!!
I know it would probably be more entertaining for y'all if there was more to the story or some hidden drama or something. But there truly isn't. I'm just tired of being overwhelmed and so now I'm trying to remove things from my life that add any extra responsibility. Trying to strip things down to a more manageable format for my own mental health. Keep in mind, my bestie Tayllor was let go as well. It's about downsizing, and it's nothing personal. It's truly a "it's not you, it's me" type situation. And it wasn't based on money either if that's what you're assuming. Financially, I would've been fine either way. I just want to fix how I feel, not have to be so much of a "boss" and adjust how my weekly routine looks!
Glad to hear you are scaling back. I sometimes felt overwhelmed for you watching your videos. Wondering how you were balancing it all.
Wishing you Zoey and everyone else on your team well! Y’all gone figure it out. Take care 🫶🏾
I 100% saw the vision when you switched the vlog style. It was giving RETV! Quality of content has never been an issue here so we will support you either way 💐
We will miss you Zoey 🫶🏾
Zoe will be missed but we know she's moving on to more great things. We love your channel Raven ❤
I love this for you Ray!!! It’s so well deserved. ❤🙌🏾🤗
Zoe is still loved and appreciated.
It's so natural to stop doing what doesn't serve you any longer, and change direction. You're taking good care of yourself! ❤
Loveeeeeee you so so much and I’m so incredibly proud of youuuuuu! 🤗🤓 I can’t wait to see how all these changes positively impact the business and YOU! - if people knew how hard you work bts they would be proud of you too as you better prioritize yourself! Can’t wait to see where this takes youuuuuu sister! ❤
Right on time! This is the theme for my 29th in January!
Raven, though I don’t know you personally, I’ve been a supporter since your upcycling thrift business on Instagram. I’ve literally watched you grow up at this point 😂 (I’m only 25, and it feels crazy to say). Through all of life’s changes and challenges, you’ve stayed (and I pray you continue to stay) true, authentic, and genuine, and I know it’s because it’s your character, it’s instilled in you. It is such a joy to see you flourish. I know you may not yet believe in God, but years ago, I prayed that God would continue to surround you with authentic, genuine people, and grow your support system. Despite what has happened behind the scenes, and different circumstances, I see that, even with your team, and it brings me much joy 🥹❤️.
Please take care of yourself and put you first ❤, and don’t feel ashamed or as if you’re a disappointment for doing so. Your true supporters are gonna’ stick around for whatever changes may come. You could upload an hour video of rain on the windows, and I’d still watch AND enjoy it 😂😂😂.
WE LOVE YOU RAVENNNN!!!! CHEERS TO YOU 🎉🎉🎉🍸🍾🥂
P. S. We’ll miss you Zoe!!!!!
This is the best comment! 🎯
Thanks for keeping it real! I definitely had a breakdown on my birthday too. Thanks for normalizing it and putting into words: it's a day to be *reborn* looking forward to whatever you're happy sharing
I'm going to miss Zoe
Time brings on change.. You ladies had a good run, I believe both of you will do great things.
Raven, You physically sat yourself down, but GOD is really the one who really sat you down!! i’m excited for you!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️!!! GOD BLESS ALWAYS!!! THE LORD IS AFTER YOUR HEART!!! Ask your friend SADIE about HIM!! Her fruits show what following the lord and trusting in him can do!!! you won’t regret it, you might not totally understand what’s going on, but GOD has been working behind the scenes!!! Pray to GOD and ask him to reveal to you want he wants to to do, again ask sadie, she knows!!! GOD BLESS ALWAY!!!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️!!!
Zoe will be missed hopefully she will start a channel. Raven please take care of your mental health.. go a vacation and chill
We'll miss Zoë, I'm sure she will go far. I hope things get better for you (:
Girl, we definitely understand!Life is short, enjoy it❤
Loved the OG version of your content but imma stick beside ya no matter what
My husband and I was just talking about TH-cam channels I watch and he literally just asked me you don’t watch Raven anymore and I said nah not really her content is more production like…not that it’s anything wrong with that just wasn’t really into it.
IMMA MISS ZOE 😭💕💕💕
I didn't want to say anything, but I kind of stopped watching when all the others came in. It was too much for me, but I understood you needed to do that.
Awww it actually made me sad to hear Zoe is leaving :(((
Also pre covid 19 you were starting to relax and travel and the world got shut down but you never went back to it. Brand deals were slow and you had to work more.
Noo I was scared she was gonna go I think she’s amazing. We will miss you Zoe✨🥹🤧
Your burnout was an internal spiritual battle burnout. Sounds like. Raven God sit us all down when necessary. It was necessary for you. We've all had our grace of burnout. It's about how we come back from burnout. ❤😊 You got this because all of the extra isn't needed.
Hey!!! Sometimes God has a way of using our stresses etc to bring us closer to him. God uses our troubles to change our mind. Try Jesus.
Yessss
Amen 🤍
Amen🙏❤️
Yes amen!!
Amen.🙏🏽
Happy Birthday Raven 🎊🎈🎉🎁🎂 1:55
Happy birthday raven 🩷
I just want to say I will literally watch ANYTHING you post, but laid back vibes are always my favorite 🩵
Is it me or do people not bring gifts anymore? And like we’ve all just normalized not receiving anything after we’ve thrown these parties… 😒
I specifically told everybody not to bring any gifts in the invitation. There is not one thing I need, I’m so overwhelmed with items and clutter right now. Extra liquor or food would’ve been a waste as well. Some people brought flowers which was nice!
I just knew the life update was gonna be Raven soft launching her boo lol....never woulda thought the update was Zoe leaving!! We will miss you girl but I wish you all the blessings moving forward!
Honestly same … 😂 I was hoping we will get THAT life update.. sorry raven I was being nosy , and it’s Zoe that left tho not Sam
@@Sade-Sundaymy bad I was typing too fast lol I definitely meant to write Zoe
Took an hour break just for this🥳
Happy belated Birthday Raven 🎈
I just finished watching an I don't wanna say stuff Just for the sake of commenting But I hav bn watching you grow since B4 you had Ziya an u were Going to college
My wish And Prayers More like is pray for God guide you an bless Your mind with peace and tranquility Knowing Gods Got Your back You are never alone in this Life You have bn Blessed Beyond for your age
May you have a blessed rest of The Year Also You're doing a great Job with Ziya 🎉
Your party Was Beautifully Executed I loved all the little details Your Truly talented an Amazing Mamma 💝💐🎂🥳
we love the more laid back vlogs!! Take care of yourself Raven
Glad in the change. I couldn’t connect to the parties all the time.
Can someone let me know what Sam does? I thought she too was a PA for Raven .
If I’m not mistaken she is but Zoe got promoted to production manager when Sam came on.
Sam has specialty creative art skills……she mentioned it before
She edits all of my short form content, which is a lot of videos because I try to post daily on tiktok/IG, she helps me film content when I need a camera-woman for certain shots, she does graphic design (for example the custom framed prints in this video) and she also just helps with any random task I might need extra hands for. Plus a few other technical things relating to posting content that are hard to explain lol.
I was wondering this too because I would’ve expected Sam to be let go before Zoe 😭
I know it must had me hard letting your ppl go for whatever reason. You still look sad. Raven you are the best person from what I see on your channel. I know your heart was in the right place. Keep up the great work girl you got this. You love hard❤ From being a great mom, great Boss Lady, great friend to your ppl, Girl you can conquer everything that comes your way. You Got This!!!!! Girl power Keep striving ❤🎉🎉🎉
Crazy this happened with Zoe. I swear I noticed a shift.
I don’t know why but I teared up watching your friends messages to you because as a fan, I’ve seen how much you pour into others and it breaks my heart to hear you talk about your mental struggles. I pray this year for you is filled with peace and love. You’re surrounded by love and I hope you take the time to feel it. Much love from your fan xx
The vlogs where it was just you and your cam during college were everything. Happiest of birthdays Raven, take your time and rest assured we will be here through all transitions 💕
Podcast would be great for this topic. So many of us are going through these struggles as well so it'd be great a conversation to have. And maybe release a lot off your shoulders. It makes sooo much sense this happened during the Eclipse!
See if you and Sam had Zoe there it would’ve been easier moving that damn couch! 😂💙😭
Not Zoe😢 you will be so missed ❤
I’m having a hard time with Zoe leaving, I’m going to need therapy 😢
Wow lol
Same😂
What the hell
You don’t even know her . The second part of your comment is wild
Raven, give your life to Christ ❤. God helps us carry burdens but we have to give them to him. Entrust your worries in his hands 🙏❤
1000% agree
Amen
Don’t force your religious beliefs on others
She don't have to give her life to shyt. If I came on here telling ppl that god wasn't real & they were silly to believe in him, I'd get dragged for months. But you can come on here assuming that Raven is a believer & that she somehow WANTS a "relationship" with a mythical character. Y'all are so self righteous & simple.
Amen 🤍
Zoey will be missed
You should visit the Church of Whitestone! I believe it’s in the Austin area and the lead pastor Tauren Wells is awesome! The only one who can really “reset “ us is God because He created us! Wishing you a happy birthday!!! God bless
She’s not religious
she doesn’t believe in god so stop
Tauren Wells is a lead Pastor??? Wow !
The social anxiety of managing people sounds debilitating.
Honestly I like your regular vlogs like the day in a life…morning routine, night routines I miss those and we miss seeing ziyah. It was more natural flow and less business back then. Awww ziyah she looks so pretty and she is getting so tall. I ain’t gone hold you I liked your personal vlogs so much I went back and rewatched your old vlogs from when ziyah was a baby.
Awwwe... Zoe will definitely be missed. Peace, blessings, and success. Happy Birthday Virgo!!!!
Happy birthday Raven. Wishing you many more blessings🩷🩷
It's so sad that Zoe left, I want to say happy belated birthday again, lol. I've been watching you since you had Ziya 1st bday party and have loved your content and personality ever since. I do speak into existence that you do focus/pour onto yourself more and really take all the time you need to realign your mental health❤. It's been nice watching you and Ziya grow, and I will be AND have been toned in EVERY SUNDAY for every video. HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY AGAIN 🎂 #ATINIBITOLDER🍸
The Large Martini Acrylic Glass Should Be Use For A Candy Martini Shot…
MEANING MAKE IT LOOK LIKE A MARTINI DRINK BUT W/CANDY MIX W/COCKTAIL STRAW OR ETC WHATEVER YOU USED FOR IT!!
First, good luck Zoë!❤
Second, this is why I love your content. You keep it so real and raw. I also had a breakdown on my 31st this past April. And just got diagnosed with ADHD the day of the eclipse. Though I suspected it for years it felt shocking and I was crying the whole day😂 I wish we didn’t have to go through these mental health struggles, especially as single moms. But it feels a little better to know I’m not alone.
Loved loved loved your old content… was so chill🙌🏼
I loved Zoe and love Sam but looking forward to your future laid back content
As a day 1, I appreciate the simplicity. I’ve enjoyed allll of the things you’ve tried and journeys you’ve taken us on, but old Ray content as a grown woman will be refreshing
We love you Raven! We will appreciate anything you gift us with. To film your personal life and leave it open for the entire world to judge must be extremely exhausting😢. I know I always enjoyed your vacations videos with your daughter ❤. Life moves so fast, please do whatever you need to do to stay well for her and most importantly yourself ❤️
We'll miss you Zoe!!! You did some outstanding work! I'm excited about the new chapter. The new style was fun for a minute but the old style of content has my heart ❤
Zoe will be missed, but we all kniw she will be successful in whatever she does. Im happy that you are putting your mental health first! We're here for you.
This is kinda funny because I had this urge to watch Raven but I was just thinking I would go back to watch old content because I like the laid back content of hers too so that’s pretty cool lol
crazy to say i've been watching you on youtube since i was 15 ( im 26 now) and you have done sooo many amazing things, content and career wise!!! i think you deserve to slow down and enjoy what you've built!! you're still one of my favs and your content never gets old♡
I'm glad that you are going to continue filming, I love your content and that you are truthful about your life it helps us with some of the same struggles see that we are not the only ones with mental health issues. I love Sam she is so cute and beautiful, I would love to see you do her hair and makeup and dress her up she is beautiful and needs to show it once in a while. I know she is there to work but she is adorable. Hope you had a great party. Thank you again for sharing, and your mom rocks.
Didn’t Zoe come before Sam though? 😢
Awe I will really miss Zoe. Hope she enjoys her next adventures.
It's good to hear u are making the right changes for u raven🥰
Happy birthday Raven!Tour birthday is right after mine🎁We will all miss Zoe😣😥
Take that mental break!!! Just do some travel vlog, you and baby girl.
Raven don’t ever forget; you are THE Party Planning Barbie.
💖