Jayden Jefferson is a rising star in the acting world. She came to the popular Know Your Platform Podcast and shared her inspiring journey. In a time where authenticity is becoming rare, the actress talked about her deeply personal struggle with mental health alongside her remarkable acting career. She was the first woman to grace the platform and her openness and vulnerability once again showed the power of story-telling as a medium for healing and connection.
The twenty-two-year-old actress hails from New Jersey and started her acting career at a young age. Jayden began facing health issues when she was just eight. Acting became an outlet for her and it gave her the chance to step out of reality and live a life other than her own. The process of stepping into the life of a new character always appealed to her and that is why she opted for colleges that offered acting as a major. There, she achieved something remarkable. Jayden Jefferson became the first African-American woman to earn a degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from Penn State University. Her journey was not easy but the fact that she will inspire many more African-American women to graduate from her major kept her going.
In the heartfelt conversation with the podcast hosts Jeremiah Jacksun and David Lewis III, Jayden talked about being bullied at school but she was determined from a very young age and still passed every grade. The way our parents raise us always has a profound impact on shaping our personalities. Jayden was mature enough to understand that she doesn’t need validation from others and that came from the way her mother raised her. She always wanted to be herself and never tried to be like the people around her. Jayden also faced racism in her college and it allowed her to see the world for what it is. The world is full of people who are full of hate. Her resilience has captivated the audience and the way she coped with these challenges will serve as a beacon of light for people in similar situations.
We all go through really dark moments in life and it is only in the darkest times that we find the true light in ourselves. Jayden talked about her relationship with God and how her faith pushed her to move forward in life. When she hit rock bottom and became suicidal, instead of going for drugs and alcohol, she chose to go the other route and found solace in her relationship with God. No matter how much we listen or talk about faith when you are mentally in a dark place and experience the light of faith, it illuminates your whole perspective on life.
Jayden believes that God doesn’t give you more than you can handle and quitting on life is never the answer. When she cried out and prayed to God, she slowly began to realize that there was a purpose for her on this earth and she still hadn’t achieved it. This mental clarity and sense of purpose came from sheer resilience and her commitment to not depend on addictions for survival. This is a great message for everyone out there because, at some point, we all go through situations that completely break us. In those times, it is important to hold onto our faith and not go the route of self-destruction as Jayden Jefferson says ‘’don’t let what you are going through define you. You define it.’’
While sharing her journey of ups and downs in life, Jayden also talked about self-love. According to her, self-love is not something you achieve overnight. Learning to love yourself is a process and until you learn to be okay with being by yourself, you are not really meant to be in a relationship. That’s because if you can’t handle being in your own company then there is a deeper problem that needs to be identified and addressed. It’s a fact that hurt people, hurt people and she strongly believes that healing before getting into a relationship is crucial.
Jayden also sheds light on the importance of being self-sufficient. She believes that knowing yourself, investing in yourself, and loving yourself is important and that’s what we should do before expecting others to love us. This is especially important for women who are conditioned from a young age to depend on men for fulfilling their emotional and material needs. Don’t be in pursuit of a man, be in pursuit of yourself ladies; that’s what Jayden Jefferson believes. Jayden’s message is sure to inspire men and women alike.
Compassion is important and to give it to others, you first have to be compassionate to yourself. Jayden’s genuineness and authenticity allowed thousands of people to connect with her from across the globe. In this era of social media, where people constantly compare themselves, it is easy to become self-critical and develop low self-esteem. That’s why sharing these stories is more important than ever so people realize that whatever they are going through, they are not alone and that is what Jayden intended to achieve by sharing her story. Sometimes even if they already know, people just need a reminder that there is light at the end of the tunnel. If you are struggling with your mental health, listening to this podcast will make you realize how connected humans are even in the loneliest of their experiences.
While talking on the subject of freedom, Jayden highlights how important it is to not only forgive the people who wronged you but also to forgive yourself. If you want to move on in life and grow as a person, you have to find a way to forgive because it is first and foremost for yourself, not for others. If you don’t forgive, you will always stay stuck in the same zone and will be deprived of peace and balance.
Jayden’s courage to share her story fearlessly will surely help de-stigmatize mental health challenges and she is hoping to make an impact on her listeners by opening up. It is not easy to be vulnerable because we fear judgment but we cannot underestimate the influence that words hold. One human has the power to impact millions and through this mental health podcast, so many people are going to find light in their dark times. Jayden’s journey of self-discovery will provide strength to those struggling right now and she is set to achieve so much more in her life. Jayden Jefferson currently resides in New York carving a name for herself in the acting industry and has become more confident as an actor. We are all excited to see this young woman achieve the milestones in her life and we hope that she continues to inspire and motivate people from around the world. If you want to connect with Jayden and discover her amazing work, we have listed her media contacts below.
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/p/CwjSBP_MLsa/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/people/Jayden-Jefferson
Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/@jaydenjefferson0330
Website
https://www.jaydenjefferson.com/
Podcast
https://www.knowyourplatformpodcast.com/meet-actress-jayden-jefferson/
