💖 “Know Who You Are Before the World Tries to Tell You”

Auntea: Joy Kingsley Ebeh☕

Topic: Fashion, Faith & Finding Your Moral Compass

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💌 Sugar Q: “How do I know when to trust my gut?”

Auntea Joy learned that lesson early — in heels. 👠

“I once went to a modeling job and found out it was for a cigarette company. They wanted us to give out packs in clubs — to people who looked 18. I couldn’t do it. I said no, even though I thought it might ruin my career.”

That moment changed everything.

💡 The Tea:

When your gut whispers “no,” listen. Real power is walking away from what doesn’t align with your values — even when no one’s watching.

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🌍 Sugar Q: “Where are you from?”

Joy’s accent isn’t just glam — it’s global. 🌎

“I was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. My family speaks Igbo, and in Nigeria, we have over 100 tribes and languages! When we say hello, we say Kedu — or in broken English, How far now?”

Her story reminds us that culture is power — and your roots are nothing to hide.

💡 The Tea:

Never shrink your story. The parts that make you different are the parts that make you shine. ✨

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🏀 Sugar Q: “How did you get through hard times growing up?”

Joy’s path wasn’t easy. Her father and brother were both victims of gun violence — and her family had to rebuild from scratch.

“I thought we were cursed. But my mom showed me strength. If she could raise four kids alone in a new country, I could make it too.”

💡 The Tea:

Hardship doesn’t define you — how you rise from it does.

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❤️ Sugar Q: “What if I don’t make the team?”

“Try again! I didn’t make varsity the first time either. But I kept practicing, tried again, made it, and ended up in my school’s Hall of Fame.”

💡 The Tea:

Failure isn’t a stop sign. It’s a red light that turns green if you keep going. 💪🏾

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💫 Sugar Q: “How do I keep going when my family’s going through a lot?”

“Stay close to your people. Be there for each other. Find your tribe — your church, coaches, teachers. Show up. People showing up for me is what saved me.”

Sometimes healing looks like community. Sometimes it looks like crying and still choosing to get up tomorrow.

💡 The Tea:

You don’t need to be perfect to be powerful. You just need to keep showing up.

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💋 Simi’s Sip

The world will try to tell you who you are — especially when you’re still figuring it out.Know your boundaries, trust your gut, and never be afraid to stand on what you believe in.

Not a lecture, just a sip of tea. ☕💖

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💁🏽‍♀️ Meet the Auntea— Joy Kingsley Ebeh

Joy Kingsley Ebeh is a model, CEO, and founder of Kingsley Models, one of DC’s top talent agencies. Her work has been featured in British Vogue, Elle, and Modern Luxury. A former athlete and motivator, Joy uses fashion to uplift others — reminding every girl to know her worth and walk in it.

✨ Follow her journey at @kingsleymodels