There's a story behind everything... (long caption warning but it's rested on my ❤) I had shot half the season of #OdysseyWithYendi #UntoldJourneys Season 2 and had to pause.... The day I shot this sit down with Usain Bolt, was the first I was getting back to work after a serious health scare. What you see here is pure gratitude to have life and purpose. I was diagnosed with a heart condition a year ago and it's changed a lot for me. Only last month, I faced something that complicated that condition and brought my own mortality to the fore. It was a lot to digest. I was unwell for weeks, but did everything in my power to enable my body to fight. I'm still experiencing quite a lot of discomfort related to the condition, and pains throughout my body (and yes shifting a lot in my seat to alleviate same) but pushing forward is what we do, the best way we can. I have always had a passion for what I do, and the fragility of life has never been lost on me, but let me tell you that I am working with a ZEAL like never before!!! My fervour is palpable! When I sat with Stacey Hines on #BeautyInTheAshes she said "Don't Die With Music Left In You"..... On the heels of losing 2 family members within the past week... BE KIND TO YOURSELF. BE KIND TO OTHERS. TREAT PEOPLE THE WAY YOU WANT TO BE TREATED. LIVE OUT LOUD. PURSUE YOUR PASSIONS. DO EVERYTHING THAT SETS YOUR SOUL ON FIRE. DON'T DIE WITH MUSIC LEFT IN YOU! PUT YOUR ALL INTO LIVING THE LIFE YOU WANT TO LIVE!! TELL PEOPLE YOU LOVE THEM. SHOW UP FOR YOURSELF. SHOW UP WHEN IT MATTERS MOST. DO EVERYTHING WITH LOVE! LEAD WITH LOVE!! Sending each and every one of you copious amounts of love and positive energy, as we navigate a very strange time in history. This space is for positive change and inspiration. And I pray each of you are inspired by #OdysseyWithYendi. ❤
You are indeed a fighter Yendi , I remember you not feeling well on the digicel raising star stage And now this I am only humble by your strength The music you continue to sing and play will most definitely help others on their journey Thank you for sharing ; you didn't have to but the God in you allow you to 🙇♀️you were really trying hard , not to be cool but to be you God Bless.
What Usain has done for brand Jamaica cannot be expressed. In the UK he is huge, I teach Maths and even the text books on speed use him as reference, his image is iconic and we can never repay how he has helped our country to become even more renowned for phenomenal people!
This is the first black man,I've met, that is of this status,and didn't let it gets to his head.The first time I met Usain Bolt he was so down to earth,spoke to me like he knew me before,very humble and down to earth. Love you Usain.
Hi usain im proud of you just focus on God where He's brought you through I was in a hotel room in florida jumping up and down and crying for joy 20008l.Im praying for you to become a S D A christian blessings always. I'm praying for you.Looooooove you usain. I'm from trelawny too that's why I'm more proud of you you're blesssssded.
I live in the UK and have never met anyone who doesn't know Bob Marley. I have travelled the world and there isn't a country that I've been to that the people don't know Bob Marley. If you live in Jamaica and don't know Bob Marley then you are either deaf, dumb or blind.
@@adrianferrill3113 so what if they come and share their stories and talk about their strengths and weaknesses and uplift people??? She used to be with them that doesn't mean they all hate each other. More love and positivity is all we need ok bossy. There is no room for negativity and bad energy. Have a good night.
As a Jamaican living in London, UK we are absolutely proud of Usain - he is definitely up there in the hall of fame for not just Jamaica but the world. Yendi is also a great media person with a stunning personality and down to earth attitude. A great interview and a great inspiration for anyone wanting to amount to the pinnacle of greatness amidst all challenges. Well done!!!!!!!
I hope more homegrown "celebrities" will give Yendi the opportunity to hone her craft (because she's good at it). I'm so proud to see our "Oprah" doing her thing. Big up Usain for showing her the same support you would any "foreign" talk show 🇯🇲💕
@@ramonedacres3523 Agreed! I used the comparison just as a point of reference for Yendi's skills as an interviewer. I am perfectly happy with and proud of our Yendi 🇯🇲
Whenever I see see Usain I think about my son, he’s almost 16. He’s very athletic and basically the star runner for his school.. When I was pregnant with him I knew he was going to be althletic because his crazy movements annoyed me, not in a bad way. But it would literally wake me up out his my sleep 🤦🏾♀️. Going to basic and and primary school, he was always the champion boy and now he’s in Hugh school, he remains a champion boy... I pray and hope if God spares life and all goes well he will become a great athlete like Usain one day.... 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Usain Bolt the G.O.A.T ❤️❤️
Yes Usain, your brand is well know worldwide and greatly appreciated. I was working in Beijing (2006-2009) and when people asked me where I am from - most did not know anything about Jamaica - they could not even pronounce the word - after the 2008 Olympics!!! when I am asked where I am from and I said Jamaica - all you see is folks doing the Bolt gesture - Jamaica became a household name. Proud of you and what you have done for our beautiful country.
Yes Jamaicans in JA don't understand Usain's brand. I am a dentist in NC and when they here my accent and ask where i'm from and I say Ja next thing is Usain Bolt. Bob Marley is the one that was always that person, and will always be the One, but Bolt is up there. I appreciate what he has done fe real
@@kdmorrison7536 Raleigh/Cary/ Research triangle, Apex, Chapel Hill is the most beautiful relaxed place with all the several lakes 6, or seven in the areas and the beautiful parks and wide open spaces. I am a semi retired educator who taught in Raleigh 4 over 15 yrs, transplant from New York & before that St. Jago high school. Great place to retire, where intellect/ research and healthy environment intersect. 🙏💪👍
Yendi, I love your non-traditional interview style. It’s engaging and you’re also able to get interviewees to be vulnerable enough to share in ways that I don’t see in other interviews. You are really good at this! 🙂
I think Jamaicans in Jamaica don’t realise that there is so much negativity about Jamaicans, out there. So when Usain Bolt was on the public stage, the world saw him as the face of Jamaica, it was such a positive feeling for us in the diaspora.
Thank you Usain🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲. Also want to thank you for the life lesson of “learning to fail before you learn to win”. I was trying to explain why failure is a good thing to my 11year old(he had failed at something and wanted to give up). I let him listen to you and he gets it now! Thanks again! Thank you too Yendi! Eternal Love❤️❤️❤️
Btw Yendi, if that is the way you are when your chilling (the movements and easiness of two friends chatting) - don’t change to conform to any norms!!! Many norms of today where frowned upon in the past! Work on your craft but, don’t conform to norms!!! Eternal Love❤️❤️❤️
Inspiring story. I wish some Jamaicans would give this man his credit. Bob Marley and Usain Bolt literally put Jamaica on the world map! Nuff respect 🇯🇲
I remembered when i was a bartender and i met this guest and she couldn't speak English but 1 thing for sure she could definently say Usain bolt, and that was amazing, continues to be humble my dear, you have made us proud
One thing with Bolt he is gonna mention NJ❤️❤️. The big boss himself. If humble was a person it would be Bolt. Like I can never understand how anyone would speak ill of him. I have mad respect for this man. Yenz can we get a pt 2 plz ? I wasn’t ready for the conversation to be over.
I am Jamaican and I fully understand how our people do not show enough appreciation for the good other persons do ..Usain just continue to do good and aim for the Best as you have been doing ...May God Bless you and your Family!!!
Thank you Yendi another great interview.. My favorite male athlete. Met him first time as a volunteer at the World Juniors and the humblest youth.. He never change even with his World status.. He has grown so much... Love and continued Blessings 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️💕🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Whenever anyone hear my accent and asked me "where are you from? I said same place the fastest man on earth came from..they said Usain Bolt, Jamaica. Honestly, I am so proud to be a Jamaican. "Usain Bolt to the world" Love you.
Usain's ⚡impact on the world is far reaching. He is the most famous Jamaican in the history of Jamaica on the world stage. Thanks Usain for your hard work. ♥️🔥🔥🔥
One thing with Yendi, she loves the whole journey of Usain, his entire demeanour. For me, it's the same. I have always loved this guy, very humble. Once you elevate, you will have persons who will try to tear you down, but that's what will build you, make you better. You are an inspiration. Thanks for being you Usain.
I love the interviews but what I enjoy more is the sounds behind...the birds, the wind the trees etc...I just want to sit out there with a nice drink and a good book!!! Setting is amazing to me!!
Loved this interview, never met Bolt but my family and friends who have spoke very highly of him. I love the fact that despite his incredible success, he still remains humble just like Bob Marley.
Usain you have to put yourself first. When I tell anyone I'm Jamaican the first thing they ask, do you know Usain Bolt.most of us appreciate what you did for Jamaica 🇯🇲 you are a national treasure ignore the haters.much love and respect. Thank you Yendi 😊 🖤💚💛
Yendi, Usain daddy's lesson, of, "WHATEVER YOU want out of life, WORK HARD for it, has had a resounding effect on me today. It's not new, but it pushed me to start that which I had hanging for a long time. thanks guys.
I think it’s the Jamaican’s who don’t travel who don’t understand the magnitude of Usain’s brand in the world, but the ones of us who do travel really do get it; it’s unfortunate that it is this way. I am honored and grateful that he is our wonderful ambassador may he continue to be humble and blessed🙏🏾
Usain, when you say you start to put yourself first then your country after.... I'm so glad you did and I hope everyone learn from this.. you must always put yourself first and then everything after.
I clicked on the races during this interview It only seems natural Will not ever forget that feeling and it still is present when you re-watch the races No one like you Usain You changed the games and made it relatable No pride or sticking out of tongue that grosses me out or cockiness Just fun and sportsmanship Creating teamwork with your fellow runners that they only aim for gold Great leadership
Usain, the whole Caribbean rallied behind you. (I'm from Antigua) You made us proud. Thanks for bringing us respect. The world now knows "we likkle, but we talawa!"
I am a Jamaican living in Marietta Georgia USA, your show has allowed me to connect to my fellow Jamaican celebrities as real people. Your show is excellent and it’s because of your personality. Keep up the good work, stay humble and honest. Sandra G
Thank you Mr Bolt for your years of athletic magic!! Your greatness has not compromised your humility, and that is admirable. You are a great role model!! “Trust in the Lord with all your heart…Lean not to your own understanding….In all your ways ACKNOWLEDGE HIM, and He will direct your path”….More Blessings!!
Bob Marley has put us on the map with music and Usain Bolt did it with track and field and his personality. Everywhere I travel to and I speak or mention where I am from, the main two people foreigners mentioned were.Bob and Usain. They are our symbols to di Worl'. I am hapoy to see Usain healing from people's harsh words. Love and light.
Loved the interview. Usain is so humble remembering his young days and is friends and not forgetting his coach. He doesn't let fame get to his head like some of those American basketball players. Big up yourself Usain
You are so right Usain. If the passion is not there anymore, then it’s not worth it. Only you can know when it’s that time! Thanks for being honest. You’re an amazing young man and has made such a great contribution to our country. Such a blessing! You know who and whose you are..... a living , loving child of God and that’s all that matters. I went to Sweden and visited a library and saw one of your books and was so excited! You have conquered! Love and Light to you and your family. Thank you Wendi for doing this interview! Truly appreciated! Blessings to you! Watching this from Brooklyn.
Dear Yendi, I have been a fan of yours since you started competing in beauty pageants. You have always been true to self, humble, caring and loving. You tackled adversity with Grace. I continue to pray for you and that you have a great medical team around you. Including a Dietitian. God’s Richest Blessings. Watching your interviews takes me home🇯🇲. Would love to meet you one day, you are an inspiration.🙏🏽
@Yendi Phillipps yesterday I was reminded of something that gave me the boost that I needed to step out. I was a single parent in Jamaica struggling and having to put school on the back burner as I needed to work to take care of myself and child and at the end of 2015 you made a quote on ‘if you don’t take a step forward you will always be in the same spot’. I held on to that quote and prayed and that was what I needed to make my move to give myself and my child a better life. Today I am in my first year of pre med and working many other goals. More to come. Thank you, keep inspiring others.
Yo this is now on the top of my list for motivation & inspiration. Yendi Jah know mi really appreciate this interview. I hope every Jamaican 🇯🇲 will watch this.
Such an inspiring story Usain be proud of your achievements. You are a legend Jamaicans should show more appreciation for your achievements. You have make us proud. Some people never have nothing good to say about others they are so negative. Keep humble, positive and continue to succeed.
When Usain first won the Gold the next day at work my Irish colleague said to me 'I want to be Jamaican.' And she did the famous pose. He got everyone on my team talking about his victory and Jamaica. I felt so proud as my dad is Jamaican. 🇯🇲❤
I cried when I heard the bashing on national tv after Usain pulled up. Same like how me cry when I hear pp bash Asafa. I'm happy Usain learned early to put himself first and country after. I miss track and field bad bad. COVID BE GONE!!!
The world greatest Track & Field athlete. Thank you Usain Bolt for putting Jamaica on the map in T&F. You’re so right, you need positive people in your life to achieve your gold. I’m glad you don’t listen to haters.🙏🙏🇯🇲💚💛🖤
Yendi! Usain has a woman and a baby daughter. Settle yourself, you made sure your skirt is SUPER SHORT & you can't keep your legs closed long enough. You're almost giving Usain signals that you want him. Girl have more respect for yourself. You have not worn such a short outfit for other male interviewees. You still have a long way to go to become a professional interviewer. USAIN you have done a lot for our Country. Maximum RESPECT. CONGRATULATIONS for your achievements.
I work at the Sheraton New York front desk, and have asked so many time, do you know Usain Bolt? I am so proud to be a Jamaican, and it's because of people like Usain that make me feel proud. Love you Usain!!
Brilliant interview.....love Usain, so humble, so talented, so honest.... Some Jamaicans are very ungrateful......most of it is ignorance....but most of us appreciate you and will be eternally grateful for what you’ve done! Enjoy your life and family!!
Yen, you’re such a light! Thank you for creating this safe space and for sharing it with us! I look forward to these weekly sessions. Always so inspiring ❤️💐🇧🇿
I admire Usain for knowing when to bow out. Well done sir! Thanks for sharing your talent with world and for raising the Jamaican 🇯🇲. I will say enjoy and pursue any ventures that you wish to 🙌
God has bless Usain with a special gift. Thank you Usain for using your gift to help others. Thanks for all you do for Jamaica. Stay focus, humble, grateful and be thankful to God . The Lord bless you you❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Same. I am Guyanese too and I support Yendi and other Jamaican personalities. If a West Indian is doing/trying to do something great and worthwhile, I am there to support! As Marcus Garvey said, I "wouldn't trade a continent for an Island." We are One.
You can't go wrong for us Londoners UB ❤ No word of a lie I stalked the athletes village during the Olympics just hoping to get a photo or a glimpse of you. Thanks for all your efforts and inspiration ❤ I screamed my lungs dry at the Muller Anniversary gàmes too.
Awesome interview, Usain was very relaxed and mature, Yendi is super-relaxed and she asked all the right questions without the benefit of notes. Yendi hit this one out of the ball park. Thanks for informing your audience. Kudos!!!
I am a born Jamaican with US citizenship living in the US. I am also a world traveller and we are aware that Usain is internationally known and admired all over the globe. From Asia to Africa and every continent in between. I love the transparency and I believe Jamaicans living on the island knows this. Give them that benefit of the doubt @Yendi
Must say I really enjoyed watching this show for the first time...this incredible interview with my favorite track LEGEND HON USAIN BOLT... And I must say that Ms. Yendi... me naa look you... but you're absolutely gorgeous and down to earth I'm so impressed by you doing this interview without shoes... Lava nuff respect to YOU and the LEGEND...💯💥💣🙏
Makes me proud to be a Jamaican.🇯🇲🇯🇲Been watching Usain since Penn Relays as a teen. You've made Jamaica proud on the world stage. Always humble. Love ❤ your interviews Yendi! Always look forward.. You both ROCK!!✔❤
I like his honest truth and honesty. Many of us are lazy, including myself, but you get up and go to make something of yourself. I like Usain - he is a realist.
After the Olympics in Tokyo I decided to watch the interview with Usain Bolt and was amazed to read of your recent health scare. I was taken aback... shocked to say the least. You look the prefect picture of health and if I might say," you are already healed". I came across your vlogs not knowing about you. The first time I saw you ever was you and your daughter in South Africa and since then I was hooked to your vlogs. You have made interviews such an experience... the readers/ listeners are so gripped by the ease at which you carry out these interviews. You are like a chameleon.... not in a bad way , but a positive one. I look at your interview with Tami( Mitchell) Tessi Chin, Cindy Shakespeare... and then with Auntie Donna. As Paul said in the scripture " he became all things to all men..." ,I see you doing the same. You have this inate ability to make people comfortable and I think even God is pleased. Why have I said all this? As a Jamaican living overseas you bring me closer to my people. We get a chance to share in their struggles , their highs, lows, the ebb and flow of each one interviewed. Yendi this is a Calling... Some preach from the pulpits, you from your garden. I love your work and you as a person. This is my prayer for you Yendi that you will choose life.Psalm 91 verses 15 & 16 I give to you. Read them every day if you can.Deuteronomy 30 verses 19 & 20 are also my ( God's) desire for you. Please take these Scriptures seriously as this is the only avenue I know to reach you. May the Lord bless you and keep you May He cause His Face to shine on you and be gracious unto you May He lift up the Light of His Countenance upon you and give you PEACE. I am an older woman and I love you. Such sweet nature. We will be praying for you.🙏🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️🇯🇲
Hello Yendi, I am watching from Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 Thank you for this interview. Appreciate getting to know Usain dome more. Well done. Usain Bolt is known around the world as being the coolest 😎 He was great in this show too. Wishing you both continued success.
Soooo sooooo good!!! No matter how much of a “normal guy” vibe Usain gives I will always geek out..genuine vibes!! Will always support anything he does..you too Yendi :-)
A realistic. I feel you bro. First time I took my daughter off to college and we went on the tour bus of the city, when we were asked to introduce ourselves and say our country and I said JAMAICA...OMG!!!! The people in the bus just could not contain themselves. It was clapping and joy, just to know that I know USAIN BOLT. They were like have you ever seen him in person, you know him? Usain is such a cool guy. God’s continued blessings on you and your family bro🙏🏿🙏🏿 Much love and respect❤️❤️🙏🏿🙏🏿
Thank you, Usain. Please continue to keep your head up and do what you have to do. Persons often forget that you were young when this crown was placed on your head. It is easy for persons to sit on the side and judge but forget about them. Only God can judge you. Continue to be your self and best wishes to you and the family.
There's a story behind everything...
(long caption warning but it's rested on my ❤)
I had shot half the season of #OdysseyWithYendi #UntoldJourneys Season 2 and had to pause....
The day I shot this sit down with Usain Bolt, was the first I was getting back to work after a serious health scare. What you see here is pure gratitude to have life and purpose.
I was diagnosed with a heart condition a year ago and it's changed a lot for me. Only last month, I faced something that complicated that condition and brought my own mortality to the fore.
It was a lot to digest.
I was unwell for weeks, but did everything in my power to enable my body to fight. I'm still experiencing quite a lot of discomfort related to the condition, and pains throughout my body (and yes shifting a lot in my seat to alleviate same) but pushing forward is what we do, the best way we can.
I have always had a passion for what I do, and the fragility of life has never been lost on me, but let me tell you that I am working with a ZEAL like never before!!! My fervour is palpable!
When I sat with Stacey Hines on #BeautyInTheAshes she said "Don't Die With Music Left In You".....
On the heels of losing 2 family members within the past week...
BE KIND TO YOURSELF. BE KIND TO OTHERS. TREAT PEOPLE THE WAY YOU WANT TO BE TREATED. LIVE OUT LOUD. PURSUE YOUR PASSIONS. DO EVERYTHING THAT SETS YOUR SOUL ON FIRE. DON'T DIE WITH MUSIC LEFT IN YOU! PUT YOUR ALL INTO LIVING THE LIFE YOU WANT TO LIVE!! TELL PEOPLE YOU LOVE THEM. SHOW UP FOR YOURSELF. SHOW UP WHEN IT MATTERS MOST. DO EVERYTHING WITH LOVE!
LEAD WITH LOVE!!
Sending each and every one of you copious amounts of love and positive energy, as we navigate a very strange time in history.
This space is for positive change and inspiration. And I pray each of you are inspired by #OdysseyWithYendi.
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You make me proud to be a Jamaican the world love you bro
You are indeed a fighter Yendi , I remember you not feeling well on the digicel raising star stage
And now this I am only humble by your strength
The music you continue to sing and play will most definitely help others on their journey
Thank you for sharing ; you didn't have to but the God in you allow you to 🙇♀️you were really trying hard , not to be cool but to be you God Bless.
So sorry to hear about your health issues. Take care of yourself and trust God to take care of you too
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Beautiful, stay strong and walk good goodie
What Usain has done for brand Jamaica cannot be expressed. In the UK he is huge, I teach Maths and even the text books on speed use him as reference, his image is iconic and we can never repay how he has helped our country to become even more renowned for phenomenal people!
Jamaica is an island, not a country.
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@@gennisparry4352 Jamaica is a nation state which makes it a country, And in our case, an island nation.
TeeTV Jamaica is an Island in the Caribbean Sea. The third largest Island in the Greater Antilles.
@@gennisparry4352 what you have said and what I have said are both facts😊. Be well and be blessed .
This is the first black man,I've met, that is of this status,and didn't let it gets to his head.The first time I met Usain Bolt he was so down to earth,spoke to me like he knew me before,very humble and down to earth. Love you Usain.
It’s because he’s from the country-rural area. Urban people are mostly arrogant
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Hi usain im proud of you just focus on God where He's brought you through I was in a hotel room in florida jumping up and down and crying for joy 20008l.Im praying for you to become a S D A christian blessings always. I'm praying for you.Looooooove you usain. I'm from trelawny too that's why I'm more proud of you you're blesssssded.
True word Dahlia!
I used to work with a lot of Indians and while none of them knew Bob Marley, they all knew Usain Bolt.
This man is truly a walking legend.
Maybe they were not into reggae music and Bob Marley died a long time ago. Usain is current so our present world knows who he is.
I met this man from Australia when I told him I am from Jamaica he said oh that's when Usain bolt is from !
I live in the UK and have never met anyone who doesn't know Bob Marley. I have travelled the world and there isn't a country that I've been to that the people don't know Bob Marley. If you live in Jamaica and don't know Bob Marley then you are either deaf, dumb or blind.
A man who didn’t let fame get to his head. The great mr Bolt.
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💯 #True
A lesson in humility
Word anything is possible
Never give up on your dreams
I love him because he leveled up and he didn't leave his childhood friend NJ.
WORD!!!!!!!!
A when she ago interview Asfah And chino
@@adrianferrill3113 😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@adrianferrill3113 so what if they come and share their stories and talk about their strengths and weaknesses and uplift people??? She used to be with them that doesn't mean they all hate each other. More love and positivity is all we need ok bossy. There is no room for negativity and bad energy. Have a good night.
Put that on everything!
What a laid back humble nice guy. The type of person that makes everyone happier by just being in his presence.
No matter how many times I watch Usain tell his story, I still smile with pride. Proud of you bro 🙌🏾🙌🏾
As a Jamaican living in London, UK we are absolutely proud of Usain - he is definitely up there in the hall of fame for not just Jamaica but the world. Yendi is also a great media person with a stunning personality and down to earth attitude. A great interview and a great inspiration for anyone wanting to amount to the pinnacle of greatness amidst all challenges. Well done!!!!!!!
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I hope more homegrown "celebrities" will give Yendi the opportunity to hone her craft (because she's good at it). I'm so proud to see our "Oprah" doing her thing. Big up Usain for showing her the same support you would any "foreign" talk show 🇯🇲💕
Fi real
Indeed she's really good but she's not our oprah. She's our Yendi, she's good in her own IMAGE we try to compare ourselves too much.
@@ramonedacres3523 Agreed! I used the comparison just as a point of reference for Yendi's skills as an interviewer. I am perfectly happy with and proud of our Yendi 🇯🇲
@@ramonedacres3523 like that
I was thinking "Oprah" too. Yendi is great at this. Watching from Trinidad 🇹🇹
Usain has grown up. Looks so mature. Daddy life 🙏🏾❤️
I was saying the same thing
Whenever I see see Usain I think about my son, he’s almost 16. He’s very athletic and basically the star runner for his school.. When I was pregnant with him I knew he was going to be althletic because his crazy movements annoyed me, not in a bad way. But it would literally wake me up out his my sleep 🤦🏾♀️. Going to basic and and primary school, he was always the champion boy and now he’s in Hugh school, he remains a champion boy... I pray and hope if God spares life and all goes well he will become a great athlete like Usain one day.... 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Usain Bolt the G.O.A.T ❤️❤️
Just expose him to different things and let him choose, just don't buy a play station lol.
@@MrNanah38 his dad got him one lol but he goes to training still plus he’s good at football...
@@janicew-j560 continue to support and cheer for him.
@@ricardogiftedthompson8926 thanks, always
@@janicew-j560 I al ways support you
Yes Usain, your brand is well know worldwide and greatly appreciated. I was working in Beijing (2006-2009) and when people asked me where I am from - most did not know anything about Jamaica - they could not even pronounce the word - after the 2008 Olympics!!! when I am asked where I am from and I said Jamaica - all you see is folks doing the Bolt gesture - Jamaica became a household name. Proud of you and what you have done for our beautiful country.
Yes Jamaicans in JA don't understand Usain's brand. I am a dentist in NC and when they here my accent and ask where i'm from and I say Ja next thing is Usain Bolt. Bob Marley is the one that was always that person, and will always be the One, but Bolt is up there. I appreciate what he has done fe real
Hey where in NC?
@@deliamorgan5766 Cary and Jacksonville
Am an African living in Europe, Bob Marley and Bolt are the most know Jamaicans their
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@@kdmorrison7536 Raleigh/Cary/ Research triangle, Apex, Chapel Hill is the most beautiful relaxed place with all the several lakes 6, or seven in the areas and the beautiful parks and wide open spaces. I am a semi retired educator who taught in Raleigh 4 over 15 yrs, transplant from New York & before that St. Jago high school. Great place to retire, where intellect/ research and healthy environment intersect. 🙏💪👍
Big up Usain Bolt!! You have made Jamaica very proud!! You are extremely humble, generous and down to earth. You are one of my son's role model!!💯
You hear how important a father figure is in a child’s life 😘💕❤️
Yendi, I love your non-traditional interview style. It’s engaging and you’re also able to get interviewees to be vulnerable enough to share in ways that I don’t see in other interviews. You are really good at this! 🙂
Totally agree. Very conversational and relaxed. Natural lighting, birds etc. Like two friends catching up and we get to look on. Love it.
Thank you!
Thanks!🙏🏽
True words guys..... She's a gem
Agreed
I think Jamaicans in Jamaica don’t realise that there is so much negativity about Jamaicans, out there. So when Usain Bolt was on the public stage, the world saw him as the face of Jamaica, it was such a positive feeling for us in the diaspora.
100% on the money...
Thank you Usain🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲. Also want to thank you for the life lesson of “learning to fail before you learn to win”. I was trying to explain why failure is a good thing to my 11year old(he had failed at something and wanted to give up). I let him listen to you and he gets it now! Thanks again!
Thank you too Yendi!
Eternal Love❤️❤️❤️
Failing is important for one to appreciate success. One love....
Btw Yendi, if that is the way you are when your chilling (the movements and easiness of two friends chatting) - don’t change to conform to any norms!!! Many norms of today where frowned upon in the past! Work on your craft but, don’t conform to norms!!!
Eternal Love❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Bolt u make us proud hope u have long life u and family God bless
love hearing Bolt talking in his natural Jamaican accent
Usain I believe you can be anything you want to be. I am also from the bush of Trelawny and I am now a Dentist in the USA.
I love to see this! Proud of you as well!
Bush people know how to work hard
Wonderful ♥️
@@mimiwallen Thanks Mimi
@@bernicecooper5272 Thanks Bernice
I love the transparency of this interview, highlighting both success and hardship faced in order to be who he is today. Usain Bolt is the G.O.A.T!
Yendi, (apart from how wonderful you are at these interviews). Your face radiates. Your smile is contagious. Overall, your persona is empowering. ❤️
Inspiring story. I wish some Jamaicans would give this man his credit. Bob Marley and Usain Bolt literally put Jamaica on the world map! Nuff respect 🇯🇲
Uasin is a jamaican🇯🇲🖤💛💚and he is in a class ALL by himself the GREATEST...
I love how Yendi does her interviews. It feels like having a conversation with your friend.
Also, I love Usain ❤️❤️❤️
Usain has such a lovely personality. He knows how not to take life too serious.
I need to take a page out of his book..
When you are from humble beginnings most times it leads to humility and usain and his parents not to mention his surrounding is a perfect example
Great interview Yendi.. Bolt's humility is so refreshing. We're all so proud of him. Love from Guyana🇬🇾
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I remembered when i was a bartender and i met this guest and she couldn't speak English but 1 thing for sure she could definently say Usain bolt, and that was amazing, continues to be humble my dear, you have made us proud
One thing with Bolt he is gonna mention NJ❤️❤️. The big boss himself. If humble was a person it would be Bolt. Like I can never understand how anyone would speak ill of him. I have mad respect for this man. Yenz can we get a pt 2 plz ? I wasn’t ready for the conversation to be over.
I am Jamaican and I fully understand how our people do not show enough appreciation for the good other persons do ..Usain just continue to do good and aim for the Best as you have been doing ...May God Bless you and your Family!!!
Thank you Yendi another great interview.. My favorite male athlete. Met him first time as a volunteer at the World Juniors and the humblest youth.. He never change even with his World status.. He has grown so much... Love and continued Blessings 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️💕🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Whenever anyone hear my accent and asked me "where are you from? I said same place the fastest man on earth came from..they said Usain Bolt, Jamaica. Honestly, I am so proud to be a Jamaican. "Usain Bolt to the world" Love you.
Wish I could give this a million likes
Usain's ⚡impact on the world is far reaching. He is the most famous Jamaican in the history of Jamaica on the world stage. Thanks Usain for your hard work. ♥️🔥🔥🔥
Usain was the only person who got me watching track and field and the Olympics on a whole 😂 big up u self and what u did for Jamaica 🇯🇲❤
One thing with Yendi, she loves the whole journey of Usain, his entire demeanour. For me, it's the same. I have always loved this guy, very humble. Once you elevate, you will have persons who will try to tear you down, but that's what will build you, make you better. You are an inspiration. Thanks for being you Usain.
This was beautiful to watch. I love that you both appear very comfortable.. A conversation between 2 friends.
Keep it up, Yendi!
That truth you need ppl around you to motivate and support u in a positive way.
I love the interviews but what I enjoy more is the sounds behind...the birds, the wind the trees etc...I just want to sit out there with a nice drink and a good book!!! Setting is amazing to me!!
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Yes me too, it's so therapeutic xx
Loved this interview, never met Bolt but my family and friends who have spoke very highly of him. I love the fact that despite his incredible success, he still remains humble just like Bob Marley.
They say it's how someone makes you feel that they will always remember.. I will never forget Usain's kindness and encouragement to me
After all that hard work he should want to relax and chill. He worked really hard and represented us for a decade. TY bolt
Usain you have to put yourself first. When I tell anyone I'm Jamaican the first thing they ask, do you know Usain Bolt.most of us appreciate what you did for Jamaica 🇯🇲 you are a national treasure ignore the haters.much love and respect. Thank you Yendi 😊 🖤💚💛
I am an educator in the US, and the question that I get from students when they find out I am from Jamaica is “do you know Usain Bolt?”
Yendi, Usain daddy's lesson, of, "WHATEVER YOU want out of life, WORK HARD for it, has had a resounding effect on me today. It's not new, but it pushed me to start that which I had hanging for a long time. thanks guys.
I think it’s the Jamaican’s who don’t travel who don’t understand the magnitude of Usain’s brand in the world, but the ones of us who do travel really do get it; it’s unfortunate that it is this way.
I am honored and grateful that he is our wonderful ambassador may he continue to be humble and blessed🙏🏾
Usain, when you say you start to put yourself first then your country after.... I'm so glad you did and I hope everyone learn from this.. you must always put yourself first and then everything after.
This is everything
Totally agree 100% you have to 1st love ur self
I clicked on the races during this interview
It only seems natural
Will not ever forget that feeling and it still is present when you re-watch the races
No one like you Usain
You changed the games and made it relatable
No pride or sticking out of tongue that grosses me out or cockiness
Just fun and sportsmanship
Creating teamwork with your fellow runners that they only aim for gold
Great leadership
Vcçxxx
Usain has come such a far way. So so proud of him. I really admire his work ethic
You never used to watch Usain when he wasn't a star 🤔
@@markferguson3477 Usain was always a star
@@markferguson3477 SMFH
@@markferguson3477 wat a silly argument
Usain, the whole Caribbean rallied behind you. (I'm from Antigua) You made us proud. Thanks for bringing us respect. The world now knows "we likkle, but we talawa!"
My husband use to ask me if mi deh wid Usain Bolt. NEVA meet de man inna mi life but mi LOVE HIM! # FULL A VYBZZZZ!
Usain I can't thank you enough but still saying thank you for making Jamaicans proud. Big up yourself 💙
I met him once and trust mi this guy is very down to earth and cool plus being a legend and still is the same. Wah more uno want!!!
Talk truth
I am a Jamaican living in Marietta Georgia USA, your show has allowed me to connect to my fellow Jamaican celebrities as real people. Your show is excellent and it’s because of your personality. Keep up the good work, stay humble and honest.
Sandra G
Thank you Mr Bolt for your years of athletic magic!! Your greatness has not compromised your humility, and that is admirable. You are a great role model!!
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart…Lean not to your own understanding….In all your ways ACKNOWLEDGE HIM, and He will direct your path”….More Blessings!!
Bob Marley has put us on the map with music and Usain Bolt did it with track and field and his personality. Everywhere I travel to and I speak or mention where I am from, the main two people foreigners mentioned were.Bob and Usain. They are our symbols to di Worl'. I am hapoy to see Usain healing from people's harsh words. Love and light.
A boy from the country and you certainly displayed that in the Olympic stadiums and we cherish those moments!! You were always so childish and funny!
Yes😅😅 love his child like spirit. We should never forget the child in us
Bolt is my favorite athlete ever. Noone will break his records!
Bigup the legend.....greatness is not appointed but born and chiseled. Yendi, not to be outdone, you're the barefooted Empress of Utube.
Crying my eyes out..I have to stop this interview three times...GOAT..thank you🇯🇲🇯🇲❤❤❤🙏🙏
The world fast man is in the building ❤❤❤❤😍😍😍 The G.o.a.t so proud of you usain bolt
What is the acranym please I'm interested. G. O A.T
@@ashannielinton3209 greatest of all time
Okay thanks.
Loved the interview. Usain is so humble remembering his young days and is friends
and not forgetting his coach. He doesn't let fame get to his head like some of those American basketball players. Big up yourself Usain
You are so right Usain. If the passion is not there anymore, then it’s not worth it. Only you can know when it’s that time! Thanks for being honest. You’re an amazing young man and has made such a great contribution to our country. Such a blessing! You know who and whose you are..... a living , loving child of God and that’s all that matters. I went to Sweden and visited a library and saw one of your books and was so excited! You have conquered! Love and Light to you and your family. Thank you Wendi for doing this interview! Truly appreciated! Blessings to you! Watching this from Brooklyn.
A breath of fresh air is the perfect way to Express the interview with a pair of likable characters in Usain and Yendi,Big up every time👍👍👍
Dear Yendi,
I have been a fan of yours since you started competing in beauty pageants. You have always been true to self, humble, caring and loving. You tackled adversity with Grace. I continue to pray for you and that you have a great medical team around you. Including a Dietitian. God’s Richest Blessings. Watching your interviews takes me home🇯🇲. Would love to meet you one day, you are an inspiration.🙏🏽
I loved this interview, Usain has certainly matured over the years. You asked all the right questions Yendi. Love it💞💞💞
So refreshing interview love Bolt thank you for sharing!!!💗👏
@Yendi Phillipps yesterday I was reminded of something that gave me the boost that I needed to step out. I was a single parent in Jamaica struggling and having to put school on the back burner as I needed to work to take care of myself and child and at the end of 2015 you made a quote on ‘if you don’t take a step forward you will always be in the same spot’. I held on to that quote and prayed and that was what I needed to make my move to give myself and my child a better life. Today I am in my first year of pre med and working many other goals. More to come. Thank you, keep inspiring others.
Yo this is now on the top of my list for motivation & inspiration. Yendi Jah know mi really appreciate this interview. I hope every Jamaican 🇯🇲 will watch this.
Such an inspiring story Usain be proud of your achievements. You are a legend Jamaicans should show more appreciation for your achievements. You have make us proud. Some people never have nothing good to say about others they are so negative. Keep humble, positive and continue to succeed.
Ispire
Watch Ya Nuh, Yen I Missed You Last Week... Now We Back To Regular Programming... Love These Episodes❤️❤️❤️ Happy Sunday Y’all 🙂
Same here..this is my routine weekend wind down show.
@@antonettejennings2325 Right.....
When Usain first won the Gold the next day at work my Irish colleague said to me 'I want to be Jamaican.' And she did the famous pose. He got everyone on my team talking about his victory and Jamaica. I felt so proud as my dad is Jamaican. 🇯🇲❤
I’ve always admired how humble usain remains ❤️❤️ another great interview yendi ❤️
I’m addicted to Yendi’s interviews. So many wonderful entertainers, athletes, and public figures that make me so proud to be a Jamaican.
I cried when I heard the bashing on national tv after Usain pulled up. Same like how me cry when I hear pp bash Asafa. I'm happy Usain learned early to put himself first and country after. I miss track and field bad bad. COVID BE GONE!!!
The world greatest Track & Field athlete. Thank you Usain Bolt for putting Jamaica on the map in T&F. You’re so right, you need positive people in your life to achieve your gold. I’m glad you don’t listen to haters.🙏🙏🇯🇲💚💛🖤
Thank you so much Usain for everything you have done for Jamaica🇯🇲❤🙏🏾
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Yendi! Usain has a woman and a baby daughter. Settle yourself, you made sure your skirt is SUPER SHORT & you can't keep your legs closed long enough. You're almost giving Usain signals that you want him. Girl have more respect for yourself. You have not worn such a short outfit for other male interviewees. You still have a long way to go to become a professional interviewer.
USAIN you have done a lot for our Country. Maximum RESPECT. CONGRATULATIONS for your achievements.
Kkkkk, this comment got me. But u are telling the truth
I work at the Sheraton New York front desk, and have asked so many time, do you know Usain Bolt? I am so proud to be a Jamaican, and it's because of people like Usain that make me feel proud. Love you Usain!!
Brilliant interview.....love Usain, so humble, so talented, so honest....
Some Jamaicans are very ungrateful......most of it is ignorance....but most of us appreciate you and will be eternally grateful for what you’ve done! Enjoy your life and family!!
Not all Jamaicans are the same , majority Jamaicans knows his pain and appreciates his talents so please have that in your throughs. Thanks
job well done Usain Bolt we are proud of you 👏 ❤ 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Yen, you’re such a light! Thank you for creating this safe space and for sharing it with us! I look forward to these weekly sessions. Always so inspiring ❤️💐🇧🇿
Proud of this young man. He has always displayed humility and respect. Love this interview.
I admire Usain for knowing when to bow out. Well done sir! Thanks for sharing your talent with world and for raising the Jamaican 🇯🇲. I will say enjoy and pursue any ventures that you wish to 🙌
I am simple, I see Usain, I click the like button. Keep it light :)
God has bless Usain with a special gift.
Thank you Usain for using your gift to help others. Thanks for all you do for Jamaica.
Stay focus, humble, grateful and be thankful to God .
The Lord bless you you❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
I'm a Guyanese but you know the vibes....West Indian /Caribbean ....me claim Jamaica and the whole Caribbean ❤❤
We Jamaicans claim you too my sister.
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Same. I am Guyanese too and I support Yendi and other Jamaican personalities. If a West Indian is doing/trying to do something great and worthwhile, I am there to support! As Marcus Garvey said, I "wouldn't trade a continent for an Island." We are One.
Wonderful. “ if you don’t love something, don’t do it”.
You can't go wrong for us Londoners UB ❤ No word of a lie I stalked the athletes village during the Olympics just hoping to get a photo or a glimpse of you. Thanks for all your efforts and inspiration ❤ I screamed my lungs dry at the Muller Anniversary gàmes too.
Awesome interview, Usain was very relaxed and mature, Yendi is super-relaxed and she asked all the right questions without the benefit of notes. Yendi hit this one out of the ball park. Thanks for informing your audience. Kudos!!!
Thank you!🙏🏽🙏🏽
I am a born Jamaican with US citizenship living in the US. I am also a world traveller and we are aware that Usain is internationally known and admired all over the globe. From Asia to Africa and every continent in between. I love the transparency and I believe Jamaicans living on the island knows this. Give them that benefit of the doubt @Yendi
Must say I really enjoyed watching this show for the first time...this incredible interview with my favorite track LEGEND HON USAIN BOLT... And I must say that Ms. Yendi... me naa look you... but you're absolutely gorgeous and down to earth I'm so impressed by you doing this interview without shoes... Lava nuff respect to YOU and the LEGEND...💯💥💣🙏
SEMPER FIDELIS... USMC PHRASE MEANING ALWAYS FAITHFUL... HOORAH...💯💥💯🙏👍👀
Makes me proud to be a Jamaican.🇯🇲🇯🇲Been watching Usain since Penn Relays as a teen. You've made Jamaica proud on the world stage. Always humble. Love ❤ your interviews Yendi! Always look forward.. You both ROCK!!✔❤
I like his honest truth and honesty. Many of us are lazy, including myself, but you get up and go to make something of yourself. I like Usain - he is a realist.
After the Olympics in Tokyo I decided to watch the interview with Usain Bolt and was amazed to read of your recent health scare. I was taken aback... shocked to say the least. You look the prefect picture of health and if I might say," you are already healed". I came across your vlogs not knowing about you. The first time I saw you ever was you and your daughter in South Africa and since then I was hooked to your vlogs. You have made interviews such an experience... the readers/ listeners are so gripped by the ease at which you carry out these interviews. You are like a chameleon.... not in a bad way , but a positive one. I look at your interview with Tami( Mitchell) Tessi Chin, Cindy Shakespeare... and then with Auntie Donna. As Paul said in the scripture " he became all things to all men..." ,I see you doing the same. You have this inate ability to make people comfortable and I think even God is pleased. Why have I said all this? As a Jamaican living overseas you bring me closer to my people. We get a chance to share in their struggles , their highs, lows, the ebb and flow of each one interviewed. Yendi this is a Calling... Some preach from the pulpits, you from your garden. I love your work and you as a person. This is my prayer for you Yendi that you will choose life.Psalm 91 verses 15 & 16 I give to you. Read them every day if you can.Deuteronomy 30 verses 19 & 20 are also my ( God's) desire for you. Please take these Scriptures seriously as this is the only avenue I know to reach you.
May the Lord bless you and keep you
May He cause His Face to shine on you and be gracious unto you
May He lift up the Light of His Countenance upon you and give you PEACE. I am an older woman and I love you. Such sweet nature. We will be praying for you.🙏🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️🇯🇲
God bless coach Glen Mills, he's an Awesome Coach God Bless you Sir Glen Mills👍🏽
Hello Yendi, I am watching from Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 Thank you for this interview. Appreciate getting to know Usain dome more. Well done. Usain Bolt is known around the world as being the coolest 😎 He was great in this show too. Wishing you both continued success.
Love from T'dad 🇹🇹 Enjoying this interview.😍👏💯
Soooo sooooo good!!! No matter how much of a “normal guy” vibe Usain gives I will always geek out..genuine vibes!! Will always support anything he does..you too Yendi :-)
A realistic. I feel you bro. First time I took my daughter off to college and we went on the tour bus of the city, when we were asked to introduce ourselves and say our country and I said JAMAICA...OMG!!!! The people in the bus just could not contain themselves. It was clapping and joy, just to know that I know USAIN BOLT. They were like have you ever seen him in person, you know him?
Usain is such a cool guy. God’s continued blessings on you and your family bro🙏🏿🙏🏿 Much love and respect❤️❤️🙏🏿🙏🏿
Thank you, Usain. Please continue to keep your head up and do what you have to do. Persons often forget that you were young when this crown was placed on your head. It is easy for persons to sit on the side and judge but forget about them. Only God can judge you. Continue to be your self and best wishes to you and the family.