We’re looking forward to introducing you to Brianna Jones. Check out our conversation below.
Brianna , we’re thrilled to have you with us today. Before we jump into your intro and the heart of the interview, let’s start with a bit of an ice breaker: What are you most proud of building — that nobody sees?
Myself. I’m rebuilding myself. Most people look at me and think I have it all together due to the way I pursue myself on social media. For a while I’ve been in a dark place mentally and I’ve finally found the light again. I’m learning how to be more emotionally strong and mentally as well. Loving on me. Not taking everything to heart. Giving thanks to God for breaking me down to build me up to be the woman he made me to be.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Brianna Jones and I am 25 years old from Tennessee. I am a RA at an assisted living home, model, and soon to be social worker. I love helping others and that is why I work at an assisted living home. The elderly are very sweet and full of wisdom and I’m grateful to be their caregiver and just love them in general. Modeling is always going to be a passion of mine. I love traveling and just finding more beauty in myself through each project I’m apart of. I hope to keep growing in my career that means so much to me. I’m starting school late August to be a social worker because I want to help kids. I love children and I just want to be their safe place and help them grow to be wonderful and smart human beings.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
I was the quiet girl. Sad. I had low self esteem and thought very little of myself. I was quiet because I always thought it was a way to keep me safe. Like it made me unnoticeable and no one would hurt me if they didn’t hear me. Being quiet made me feel invisible in a way. Now in the beginning of finding myself the world told me I had to be this bold, sexy, outgoing girl. I tried to be for a while, but a lot came with being such a way. Life humbled me and calmed me down. Actually God did. I’m thankful he showed me who I really am and that I didn’t get to fully be who I thought the world said I should be.
When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
Now, recently a few months ago. I am a human being and it is ok to hurt. I’m going to use my pain as testimony. God gave me the strength and courage and I’m so proud of myself. That pain shaped my character. It didn’t kill me. God always told me “ I’ve got you.” So I held on. I’m not perfect. I’ve cried, felt that anger, and the silence that came with that pain. I didn’t let it make me no punk. I never stopped loving God or believing in him because of what I went through. With pain in my heart and tears in my eyes I told God that I have faith and I still trust Him. That’s the best thing to do as a person going through anything. You’re not suffering for no reason. God always has wonderful surprises waiting for you. A favorite quote of mine I came across is, “I asked God for flowers and he gave me rain.” Think about that.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Is the public version of you the real you?
That’s a really good question. Now, I can say yes. In the past no, not really. I wanted to be seen as the pretty happy girl. Kind of like Marilyn Monroe lol. Kind of silly, but we share a lot of similarities when it comes to this industry. People look at you like a star or the IT girl and you have to be that. Because that’s who you are to the public. They didn’t wanna see the human part, my brain, mostly just body and face you know. So I had to own it being the attractive pretty girl and that it. Now though, I’ve found God and you know what he told me… “you may never be enough for this world but you were always enough for me.” Now I am unapologetically me. I am an empathetic, caring, hard headed, loving, passionate, and courageous woman. The world can take it or leave it. I don’t care anymore about who they want me to be.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. When do you feel most at peace?
When I’m alone in my room talking to God, or just journaling to Him. It’s like a conversation out loud in my mind when I’m writing to Him. I know he hears my heart and thoughts. I get these warm feelings and it’s kind of like a hug from Him. He gives me so much confirmation that He heard me every time. I’m so glad to know and have Him. There’s no greater love than Gods love. His love will always be enough for me.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makavelibriii?igsh=Z2FtN2E0a3dnNHZx&utm_source=qr
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BDqkXuC4G/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@makavelibriii?si=wU2aocBuE6UqSfda
- Other: https://www.instagram.com/askboutbria?igsh=MTBoMDQ4eTZmdm11Zw==
Image Credits
@brandyphotography
@kimmielae
@rod212
@brandonmccnary
