Iโ€™m Monicaโ€”your home for practical 4C hair care, beginner-friendly makeup tips, career advice, and real conversations on navigating life, identity, and healing after leaving Jehovah's Witnesses.

What youโ€™ll find on this channel:
๐Ÿ’‡โ€โ™€๏ธ 4C Hair Care: Sleek ponytails, protective styles & product reviews.
๐Ÿ’„ Beginner & Over-30 Beauty: Easy step-by-step makeup routines, lip combos & drugstore picks.
๐Ÿ’ผ Corporate Glam & Career Advice: Workplace GRWMs, navigating the corporate world, and professional growth tips.
๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ Ex-JW Journey & Life Stories: Open, honest discussions on leaving religion, rebuilding identity, healing, and personal growth.

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Monica Raseroka

This week drained me ๐Ÿ˜”

We had elections too in South Africa and the results... blue like in America, but that's not a good thing here. Apartheid might be coming back guys ๐Ÿ˜ญ

On the more positive side, I'm almost done with my latest long-form video. Hopefully, it will be up by the end of the week.

Finally this makeup look - my go-to everyday makeup. Perfect for work, meetings, or running errands. If you want to look put-together effortlessly, this is the makeup look. It's already up on my shorts, I did it a few weeks ago but never shared the pictures ๐Ÿ“ธ

#everydaymakeup #makeuplook #melaninbeauty #softglam #beginnermakeup #monicaraseroka

14 hours ago | [YT] | 4

Monica Raseroka

I just love warm tones on my skin. Just look at the material ๐Ÿ˜

Anyways, I know I've been gone on long form videos, but that's because I'm working on a video that literally took a week to shoot after having to push out the recording 7 days.

But I'm super excited to put it out soon and chat with you guys about how religion is holding Africa back and how we can reclaim our identities.

As always, I will be sharing the tutorial on this makeup look in my shorts during the coming days. See you there ๐Ÿ˜˜

#makeuplook #darkskinmakeup #MelaninBeauty #pumpkinspicemakeup #blackgirlmakeup

1 week ago | [YT] | 22

Monica Raseroka

Soft but striking ๐Ÿ’œ

I love me some purple eyeshadow. I'll be posting on shorts and breaking down this look from my eyeshadow, base routine, and lip combo.

Let me know if there's any makeup content you would love to see from me.


#purpleeyeshadow #purplemakeup #makeuplook #blackgirlmakeup #monicaraseroka

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 15

Monica Raseroka

Berry ๐Ÿ“ or Sunset ๐ŸŒ‡ Makeup?

It's finally warmer, and colourful makeup looks just make sense as we get ready for summer in the southern hemisphere.

Let me know which makeup look is your favourite ๐Ÿ˜


#summermakeup #makeuplook #blackgirlmakeup #wocmakeup #colourfulmakeup #southafricanbeauty #monicaraseroka

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 19

Monica Raseroka

In 2011, I lost a loved one who refused a blood transfusion. She was just 16 years old.

To lose someone knowing that they could have received life-saving medical care but chose not to because of people's interpretation of a Bible verse and threats of being excommunicated if they did - that is a pain I sadly know all too well.

I'm sending my deepest love to all who have lost loved ones in this manner. I know how heartbreaking and hurtful these 'updates' are because they can't bring back those we have lost.

And if anyone is still wondering or on the fence about leaving a destructive cult. May this be your reminder to know that it's okay to leave and choose yourself. โค๏ธ

#exjw #exjwcommunity #bloodtransfusion #leavingwatchtower #religioustrauma #monicaraseroka

1 month ago | [YT] | 22

Monica Raseroka

There is no video this week guys but a new video will be up on Tuesday ๐ŸคŽโœจ๏ธ

I'll be honest, I've been so overwhelmed with work lately, but I'm mot complaining because what a blessing it is to be busy with the life you prayed for.

This week we'll be chatting about navigating estrangement from family. Thank you to everyone who voted on the last pole.

Check out my shorts during the week for this make up look. I love how soft and girlie my makeup came out.

I hope you're doing well and see you on Tuesday โœจ๏ธ๐ŸคŽ

#blackgirlmakeup #makeuplook #darkskinmakeup #southafricanbeauty #monicaraseroka

1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 20

Monica Raseroka

I had to reshare these pics for my makeup girlies โœจ๏ธ I love the look of rich, warm brown tones on deep skin.

The makeup tutorial will be up on my Shorts very soon.

#blackgirlmakeup #darkskinmakeup #melaninpoppin #wocmakeup #chocolatebrownmakeup #makeuplook #southafricanbeauty #monicaraseroka

2 months ago | [YT] | 29

Monica Raseroka

Episode 3 is out! ๐ŸคŽโœจ๏ธ

Growing up as a Jehovahโ€™s Witness, most of us never planned for the future. We didn't care about an education or financial freedom. We were programmed to prioritize the religion.

When you leave... you quickly realize how intentional this programming was and how it holds you back from having agency over your life.

Don't be fooled: Education is essential. Financial independence is essential. Your freedom is essential.

In today's video, I unpack how exJWs can kickstart or rebuild their career after leaving a cult at any age.

You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/TUbcIaxK01s?si=4mLr7...

Let us know what has helped you reclaim your life and build a career or business in the comments ๐Ÿ˜‰

#exjw #leavingwatchtower #careeradvice #exjwsupport #exjwcommunity #personaldevelopment #monicaraseroka

2 months ago | [YT] | 8

Monica Raseroka

What should we talk about next?

A new video upload is coming tomorrow covering episode 3 of our Starting Over series. We'll be covering how to build a career after leaving the Jehovahโ€™s Witnesses. Whether you're just starting out at 18 or in your 50s, I have you covered with practical tips and advice.

In the meantime, let me know what we should cover in our upcoming episodes. Feel free to leave your suggestions in the comments section โœจ๏ธ

๐Ÿ—ณ Vote below ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿพ

#exjw #exjwcommunity #exjwsupport #leavingwatchtower #leavingreligion #highcontrolreligion #monicaraseroka

2 months ago | [YT] | 3

Monica Raseroka

Unlearning modesty and purity culture is something all women need to unlearn.

Once you understand its true purpose in how high control religions use these ideologies to control, regulate and oppress you - you start to see the bigger picture of religion and its true purpose.

Let's chat about it!

#exjw #exjwcommunity #exjehovahswitness #deconstructing #unlearningmodesty #monicaraseroka

2 months ago | [YT] | 2