“Give Yourself Some Grace” - A’ja Wilson’s Advice For Readers Of “Dear Black Girls”

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  • @Reciprocity_Soils
    @Reciprocity_Soils 11 месяцев назад +204

    "You gotta go through it to grow through it." Brilliant, wonderful role model for all girls (and boys too).

    • @bookbwitched6823
      @bookbwitched6823 11 месяцев назад +14

      IKR? And old woman with a fangirl crush. She's the Greek Goddess sprung to life. She's certainly worthy of a Wonder Woman movie. Her voice is fantastic. Wonder if she read her own book on audio. I'll buy it & give it to my granddaughter. I'll let you know. I'm going to need a copy of that statue ~ I'll be writing a new character into my next goddesses, witches & saints book for my granddaughter. But she won't be getting that statue. LOL

    • @mizzou1016
      @mizzou1016 2 месяца назад

      You know she’s a racist black supremacist, right?

  • @carlosquintero8322
    @carlosquintero8322 11 месяцев назад +158

    OMG! What an astonishing human! Her intellect, her talent, her grace, her beauty.

    • @juanmachado1844
      @juanmachado1844 11 месяцев назад +6

      We love her here in Vegas. She is amazing!!

  • @cameronreid7745
    @cameronreid7745 11 месяцев назад +115

    SC native, USC grad, and USC employee here - we are so proud of you A’ja!!!!
    Thank you both for representing South Carolina so humbly, intelligently, and passionately ♥️🖤♥️

  • @kevindolin4315
    @kevindolin4315 11 месяцев назад +86

    What a smile! That would light up an entire neighborhood.

  • @thespicypimp423
    @thespicypimp423 11 месяцев назад +56

    A'ja is the perfect combination of class and grace.

  • @LaurieBergem
    @LaurieBergem 11 месяцев назад +33

    A’ja, your message of believing in and caring for yourself, loving others and putting one foot in front of the other on the pathway of life-is for ALL women and men.
    I am a white woman in my seventies, doing some healing now, and seeing you on Colbert today had me weeping and knowing that-YES WE CAN❤
    Thanks for your inspiration. Gotta get your book ❤

  • @arkadeyellow2931
    @arkadeyellow2931 11 месяцев назад +63

    Delightful interview. Smiled all the way though. Colbert can make any interview interesting and she has a sparkling, positive vibe. I didn't know who she was, but now I'm a fan.

    • @jaymike3302
      @jaymike3302 4 месяца назад

      And he can also be an unfunny jerk.

  • @sandragoodman2059
    @sandragoodman2059 11 месяцев назад +112

    "Adversity is like fertilizer for greatness."

    • @JoshHani
      @JoshHani 11 месяцев назад +11

      beautifully phrased statement.

    • @bookbwitched6823
      @bookbwitched6823 11 месяцев назад +5

      Compost Happens.

    • @ntjekes
      @ntjekes 8 месяцев назад +1

      That’s profound🍀

  • @dhornjr1
    @dhornjr1 11 месяцев назад +101

    God, she's stunning. Beautiful and intelligent - a deadly combination.

    • @bookbwitched6823
      @bookbwitched6823 11 месяцев назад +8

      I'm an old white woman & :I've got a new fangirl crush!
      Greek Goddess sprang to life.
      Wonder Woman saves democracy & America.

    • @michellesmith9522
      @michellesmith9522 9 месяцев назад

      @@bookbwitched6823love it

    • @darrenoliver1825
      @darrenoliver1825 6 месяцев назад

      ❤ we seea​@@bookbwitched6823

  • @milkan.8552
    @milkan.8552 11 месяцев назад +42

    What a great inspiration! Thank you A’ja for writing a book to inspire black girls and girls everywhere! 🙏🏾

    • @franklinblack2716
      @franklinblack2716 6 месяцев назад

      Love for my "sista"..❤

    • @jaymike3302
      @jaymike3302 4 месяца назад

      But she's named after a song by 2 white guys.

  • @matseporamaboli4275
    @matseporamaboli4275 11 месяцев назад +28

    She is spot-on about adversity💯

  • @22Phantasm
    @22Phantasm 11 месяцев назад +57

    As outfits go, this one was perfect for A'ja. She looked stunning, and also she's such a charming and genuine soul.

    • @GrahamCrannell
      @GrahamCrannell 11 месяцев назад +4

      seriously 10/10 outfit

    • @tammystockley-loughlin7680
      @tammystockley-loughlin7680 11 месяцев назад +3

      That yellow is perfect for her. Positive vibes from New Hampshire, remember to be kind to each other and yourself during these trying times.

    • @franklinblack2716
      @franklinblack2716 6 месяцев назад

      Queen

  • @marialolesen8046
    @marialolesen8046 11 месяцев назад +10

    What a positive force in the world. She’s such an inspiration. Her talent, personality, beauty and presence makes her a force to be reckoned with.

  • @BoomsRiddico4868
    @BoomsRiddico4868 11 месяцев назад +71

    A beautiful woman all around!!

  • @astorian2077
    @astorian2077 11 месяцев назад +24

    G.O.A.T! Incredible role model!

  • @charlieinjapan
    @charlieinjapan 11 месяцев назад +54

    Well she was fantastic 😍

    • @bookbwitched6823
      @bookbwitched6823 11 месяцев назад +4

      IKR! Greek Goddess sprang to life!

    • @mcpbaa3000
      @mcpbaa3000 11 месяцев назад +3

      @@bookbwitched6823 No kidding. She sure brought her A game.

  • @mellod5615
    @mellod5615 11 месяцев назад +12

    Love seeing A'ja on her press tour. Can't wait to read the book. ❤

  • @gardenstate2480
    @gardenstate2480 11 месяцев назад +19

    Goooo Aja what a great interview

  • @LeeJames-eo5cw
    @LeeJames-eo5cw 11 месяцев назад +11

    A wonderful BLACK QUEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love you so much. May God continue to Bless You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @jaymike3302
      @jaymike3302 4 месяца назад

      But she's named after a song by 2 white guys.

  • @dynamicpisces
    @dynamicpisces 11 месяцев назад +18

    Thanks for having this beautiful young woman and fierce athlete on your show! Loving your interviewee list recently🥰🥰

  • @sophiabright8371
    @sophiabright8371 11 месяцев назад +5

    Great speaking voice with a beautiful giggle!!! She's really awesome.

  • @scotcity
    @scotcity 11 месяцев назад +12

    She's so pretty and elegant

  • @stephenjames2951
    @stephenjames2951 11 месяцев назад +14

    Very genuine.

  • @BasesLoadedLacquer
    @BasesLoadedLacquer 11 месяцев назад +23

    what a treat she is! i, too, have my sweet MeMe tattooed on my wrist. 💙 wishin nothin but success for a'ja. and ps -- that suit is fiyah! 🔥💛

    • @bookbwitched6823
      @bookbwitched6823 11 месяцев назад +2

      I've been fangirling her myself. Wonder Woman? Greek Goddess sprung to life? Barbie 2? Her voice, her poise & that dress! This old white granny is thrilled with her.
      My grandchild has her 'Yaya' on her wrist too.

  • @tracythayer9434
    @tracythayer9434 11 месяцев назад +19

    This woman is gorgeous and thoughtful.

  • @violin245
    @violin245 11 месяцев назад +16

    I love Aja!!! The queen!!

    • @bookbwitched6823
      @bookbwitched6823 11 месяцев назад +1

      I have her as Greek Goddess ~Wonder Woman incarnate. Her voice too. Queen Asia the new Nefertiti works too.

    • @TheLemon333
      @TheLemon333 11 месяцев назад

      Found the bot .At least it says nice things.@@bookbwitched6823

    • @mizzou1016
      @mizzou1016 2 месяца назад

      Lmao Yall pathetic slurping up them celebs like sheep. Yall must have voted for Kamala

  • @roberttaylor6694
    @roberttaylor6694 8 месяцев назад +14

    A'ja Wilson is truly a beautiful young lady!

  • @beth3519
    @beth3519 6 месяцев назад +2

    Love her!! She’s definitely a good example and so true to herself ❤️

  • @JakeWillisMusic
    @JakeWillisMusic 11 месяцев назад +2

    These two representing SC proud here!!

  • @BryanLee
    @BryanLee 11 месяцев назад +29

    Wow Stephen has a formidable (undefeated?) record now at wastepaper basketball. I feel like early on he'd just get lucky but by now he's got experience.

    • @joannakasper5486
      @joannakasper5486 11 месяцев назад +12

      The man is a writer, I feel he's had a lifetime's worth of experience at throwing screwed up pieces of paper into wastepaper baskets. 😁

  • @autumnnicole7746
    @autumnnicole7746 11 месяцев назад +9

    What an amazing and inspiring woman!

  • @sihhwork7795
    @sihhwork7795 5 месяцев назад +1

    You can tell she appreciates life and knows she's truly blessed.

  • @edwardhartley1429
    @edwardhartley1429 11 месяцев назад +10

    What a woman!

  • @StarvingMyselfToLIFE
    @StarvingMyselfToLIFE 6 месяцев назад +4

    The true face of the W...Beauty, charisma, well spoken warm spirit true leader....Difference between over hype and true substance.

  • @pa7957
    @pa7957 11 месяцев назад +7

    Wonderful human :) very graceful. Stephen is also such gentleman :) lovely interview !!!

  • @NovaEverly-u7z
    @NovaEverly-u7z 11 месяцев назад +2

    Love seeing A'ja on her press tour. Can't wait to read the book.

  • @ZeldonSinghIsFly27.
    @ZeldonSinghIsFly27. 6 месяцев назад +2

    HE HAD AN ADVANTAGE FOR THE GAME AT THE TABLE!

  • @Jack0fAllTrades
    @Jack0fAllTrades 11 месяцев назад +5

    Love the interview

  • @Jack0fAllTrades
    @Jack0fAllTrades 11 месяцев назад +7

    The wind 😂😂

  • @Musik216
    @Musik216 6 месяцев назад +1

    A'ja is a whole vibe💜

  • @zhenshanren6249
    @zhenshanren6249 8 месяцев назад +3

    “Waking up every day with a smile on your face is a win in itself.”
    Love that

  • @helenoftroy1227
    @helenoftroy1227 11 месяцев назад +3

    Love me some A’ja Wilson! Getting her book ASAP! Also can’t wait for the WNBA season to start. Let’s go Las Vegas Aces!

  • @ebonyjackson5777
    @ebonyjackson5777 7 месяцев назад +1

    This book is outstanding! It's so honest and unapologetic!! It gives us permission to feel, to think, and just BE!!! MVP!!!

  • @rikkiechambers4959
    @rikkiechambers4959 11 месяцев назад +1

    Stephen’s joy on winning was superb lol what a wonderful soul she is this was so lovely !!

  • @WellreadSneakerhead
    @WellreadSneakerhead 11 месяцев назад +8

    A'ja is a superstar! 😍🤩

  • @HonestLeighSpeaking
    @HonestLeighSpeaking 11 месяцев назад +7

    Amazing story, beautiful person and spirit. And flat out baller! She should have knocked over his bowl! 😂🤣😂

  • @darwinlemon2963
    @darwinlemon2963 7 месяцев назад +2

    I'm really starting to gravitate towards this woman!!

    • @kentekuzan
      @kentekuzan 6 месяцев назад +1

      fr! the media needs to let the rookies chill and grow and give her more shine-- she's as talented as she is personable

  • @staceybryceadams9276
    @staceybryceadams9276 11 месяцев назад +2

    Right!! Be yourself it will pay off in the long run!!

  • @MerrrryBeth
    @MerrrryBeth 11 месяцев назад +4

    Sweet interview! ❤

  • @Jewel0612
    @Jewel0612 7 месяцев назад +2

    I love A'JA ❤

  • @nikie224
    @nikie224 11 месяцев назад +2

    Wonderful interview! Personality and look are both on 10!! Love this so much! Can't wait to read the book!

  • @PhoebeFayRuthLouise
    @PhoebeFayRuthLouise 11 месяцев назад +1

    Brilliant interview! Love A’ja!

  • @flacieasanders3910
    @flacieasanders3910 6 месяцев назад +1

    Rocked that outfit! Yessss!!! Go head Black Girl!!

  • @mikeglassburn
    @mikeglassburn 11 месяцев назад +11

    Cheers to the neuro-diverse community! Way to be awesome, A'ja!

  • @PAVEL--JAKL
    @PAVEL--JAKL 11 месяцев назад +14

    She looks great..😍

  • @aaronfleming4176
    @aaronfleming4176 6 месяцев назад +3

    Beautiful and brilliant

  • @DrShonTV
    @DrShonTV 9 месяцев назад +2

    She’s so inspiring ❤❤❤ Great interview A’ja

  • @vikb3131
    @vikb3131 11 месяцев назад +4

    Aja looks so lovely. That color looks so good on her.

  • @silverjade10
    @silverjade10 11 месяцев назад +9

    Her contralto is so velvety.

    • @carolinebcollier
      @carolinebcollier 11 месяцев назад +6

      Yes! I love her speaking voice. Very pleasing to listen to!

  • @lindseyshindler6594
    @lindseyshindler6594 11 месяцев назад +3

    She’s incredible ❤

  • @anotherguy4815
    @anotherguy4815 11 месяцев назад +10

    Aja is absolutely gorgeous 😍

  • @bookbwitched6823
    @bookbwitched6823 11 месяцев назад +7

    What an incredible woman! Goddess for dang sure. Her voice! Marvel? Barbie 2? Aquaman's Jason Mamoa & Asia the magnificent?
    New granny crone girl crush! I want a copy of that Asia statue! I'll be naming a new character after her but first this old white woman needs to buy the book.
    I have added quite a few new fangirl crushes this month. Thank you Stephen & crew.

  • @cathyhere7015
    @cathyhere7015 11 месяцев назад +3

    Wow 😮 She’s gorgeous inside and *out* Thank you ☺️

  • @kd4495
    @kd4495 7 месяцев назад +1

    I love A'ja so much not only a MVP but a class act.

  • @Rose-p5m1v
    @Rose-p5m1v 11 месяцев назад +1

    What a lovely lady! My youngest granddaughter struggles with dyslexia too.
    “To thine own self be true”.

  • @mikehowza
    @mikehowza 6 месяцев назад +4

    The face of Women’s basketball.

    • @NellieKAdaba
      @NellieKAdaba 6 месяцев назад

      I've never watched Women's basketball I think.

  • @YoussoufaConde
    @YoussoufaConde 4 месяца назад +2

    A'ja Wilson c'est une reine légendaire en NBA et l'histoire en NBA parlera ton nom plus inchallahu ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @redzbass6254
    @redzbass6254 7 месяцев назад +2

    Generational Talent 🥳

  • @blaiseutube
    @blaiseutube 11 месяцев назад +5

    I obviously don't get out enough because I never heard of A'ja Wilson.
    🤯
    What a magnificent person!

    • @NellieKAdaba
      @NellieKAdaba 6 месяцев назад

      I never heard of her either. You're not the only one.

  • @joycediggs4617
    @joycediggs4617 11 месяцев назад +2

    What a lovely Sista'! ❤

  • @peachesandpoets
    @peachesandpoets 11 месяцев назад +7

    Goshs she's a charmer

  • @franklinblack2716
    @franklinblack2716 6 месяцев назад

    As a huge Aja fan, to learn some personal things about this Queen is truly amazing..
    All girls and women and men should learn Grace and class from her..❤ example

  • @This_Guy_970
    @This_Guy_970 11 месяцев назад +5

    Her and Sydney Colson crack me up together.

  • @user-sw7my6kp7g
    @user-sw7my6kp7g 11 месяцев назад +11

    Wow, Wow, Wow. Legs!

    • @bookbwitched6823
      @bookbwitched6823 11 месяцев назад +1

      IKR? Stunning & her voice! I have her as a Greek Goddess. Wonder Woman springs to life & saves democracy.
      The new Goddess Queen Nefertiti.

    • @helenoftroy1227
      @helenoftroy1227 11 месяцев назад +1

      IKR! Listen! If I had legs like A’ja Wilson, you couldn’t tell me nothing. I’d be soooo obnoxious. That’s why I’m 5’3”. 😂🤣🫣

    • @bookbwitched6823
      @bookbwitched6823 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@helenoftroy1227 I hear you! She's incredible! And I'm not even jealous, she worked for those legs, that brain & is using the entire package, bless her. Ok. A little envy but mostly I'm thrilled for her.

  • @amusicment4829
    @amusicment4829 11 месяцев назад +3

    Yay, nice Steely Dan Aja … and great guest

    • @dceplay
      @dceplay 11 месяцев назад +1

      Glad I wasn’t the only one who caught the intro music reference.

  • @AJ-357
    @AJ-357 6 месяцев назад

    She is a great player and a likable person. Easy to root for.

  • @aaronfleming4176
    @aaronfleming4176 6 месяцев назад

    Love you so much 😘😘 Aja Wilson

  • @akmediascope
    @akmediascope 11 месяцев назад +18

    Asia! She's so gorgeous and gracious! I just love her

    • @bookbwitched6823
      @bookbwitched6823 11 месяцев назад

      I'm thrilled with her too. Wonder Woman saves democracy & America. Her voice too! Gobsmacked.

  • @pgknippel
    @pgknippel 11 месяцев назад +9

    KILLER outfit!

  • @steenrasmussen2371
    @steenrasmussen2371 11 месяцев назад +4

    She have understand what life is

  • @blessedone3605
    @blessedone3605 6 месяцев назад +1

    I love u A’ja but I am from the better Carolina of the North ❤. Our BBQ is loved around the world just like u. NC folk love u too

  • @falconeyes9668
    @falconeyes9668 8 месяцев назад +2

    She's a KILLER on the court, a sweetheart off the court. Jerry Rice vibes maybe? Jerry DOMINATED as the GOAT of his position as WR and was a true gentlemen off the field. EVERYONE loves Jerry Rice (even Cowboy fans) and every WNBA fan has to appreciate A'ja Wilson.

    • @mizzou1016
      @mizzou1016 2 месяца назад

      Lmao no. I’d destroy her one on one and I never played beyond high school

  • @arthurmalonell115
    @arthurmalonell115 11 месяцев назад +7

    Beautiful lady 😊

  • @FortyNightsMusic
    @FortyNightsMusic 11 месяцев назад +1

    What a resplendent young lady.

  • @terrancekayton007
    @terrancekayton007 11 месяцев назад

    That was a fun and informative interview. Looking forward to reading the book and getting it for my nieces, too!

  • @Justforfunmarle
    @Justforfunmarle 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great interview! I’m buying the book. ❤️

  • @nathansellers3870
    @nathansellers3870 6 месяцев назад

    She's amazing, good job SC

  • @mistressmozart
    @mistressmozart 11 месяцев назад +5

    my friend Aja is also named after the Steely Dan song

  • @Damaged262
    @Damaged262 11 месяцев назад +7

    G dang, she’s inspiring. As a 5 foot 7 inch white guy, I’ll keep putting one foot in front of the other, though I’ll probably never make it to the WNBA, I’ll probably not make it to the NBA either but I’ll keep putting that one foot in front of the other.

  • @marielalunetta6489
    @marielalunetta6489 9 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful ❤

  • @thelionness20
    @thelionness20 6 месяцев назад

    Love her!!

  • @walterlv01
    @walterlv01 6 месяцев назад

    This woman is a Boss

  • @ElimanGibba
    @ElimanGibba 11 месяцев назад +3

    Good natured,smart & talented. I wish girls in the Third World are touched by such treasures if the opportunity presents itself.

  • @DoubleOhTheG
    @DoubleOhTheG 5 месяцев назад

    A'ja ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Payne_Inc.
    @Payne_Inc. 11 месяцев назад +1

    Much ❤❤❤ from 🌙🌴 *SC* 🏖

  • @thecomplimentking
    @thecomplimentking 6 месяцев назад

    Cheers! Good stuff.

  • @sophiabright8371
    @sophiabright8371 11 месяцев назад

    Colbert's UNDEFEATED!!!

  • @sirtainlee8725
    @sirtainlee8725 4 месяца назад +2

    I'm here after she said Caitlin Clark's fame was racist. Given how rational she seems here, it's really surprising she would say that.
    The compliments in the comments are multi-racial based on avatars. In other words, talent is respected regardless of appearance. Larry Bird was legit good even though he wasn't pretty. So race really doesn't matter where talent is concerned, or where fandom occurs.

    • @brianmooney1418
      @brianmooney1418 4 месяца назад +1

      she is incredibly rational & she's kind of right....a lot of nuance to that conversation tho
      us being here sort of proves her point
      I (still) won't be watching any wnba games...even if they can somehow overcome their petty gatekeeping bullsh!t

  • @ericthompson3982
    @ericthompson3982 11 месяцев назад

    What a great heart and intelligence.

  • @librarymonkey27
    @librarymonkey27 11 месяцев назад +6

    Colbert stands up after winning
    AND
    is still shorter