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Self-esteem and body image issues are becoming a serious epidemic. I think it has always been swept under the rug for most, but with increased social media usage, it's all coming to the surface. Living with these issues is hell enough for women, but to log in to social media and be triggered constantly--that's an amplified problem many are not ready to face. But how do you know if you have low self-esteem or just a moment of self-consciousness? Most of us will have a day or two when we feel self-conscience or extremely aware of our flaws, however, it becomes a serious issue when a person consistently lives in this state. Below are seven symptoms of low self-esteem that are red flags that you may need a mental health counselor or a coach. You lack confidence in yourself. You live your life unassertive and unsure about what you want out of life. You also don't have the confidence to do the things you want to do because of fear. You're often indecisive about small and large decisions. A person living with low self-esteem might be afraid to make choices for themselves. Oftentimes, they just go with what everyone else wants or suggests. You lack boundaries. You don't have clear, direct boundaries when engaging with others, and people tend to walk over you and control you. You're a people-pleaser. Because you lack boundaries, you please others when they want something from you. You don't see yourself as important so you bow to the throne of others' desires instead of your own. For teens, this could mean giving in to peer pressure to engage in negative activities. You overdress or underdress to hide flaws. Not only do you lack confidence in yourself as a person, but it also shows on the outside. You wear clothes that are too big or baggy, or maybe you wear provocative clothes because you think others will pay more attention to you. You often ask others for their opinions of you and what you should do. Because you don't trust yourself or God, you often look for others to guide you. And their absence and disapproval of you cause you to feel extremely alone and rejected. You look for fulfillment in relationships or careers. People who suffer from low self-esteem may seek outside fulfillment in romantic relationships, friendships, and even their work. They may seem codependent on these relationships to sustain their personal happiness. This list could be a lot longer but if any number of these symptoms are something you currently deal with, do you consistently have these habits or just in certain situations? An effective way to determine if you're living with low self-esteem is to ask those who are close to you if you exhibit a few or all of these traits on a regular basis. Jesus desires to see your freedom from low self-esteem. It's not His will that you live in persistent bondage to feelings and beliefs of unworthiness when He formed you as the crown of His creation. You can't be the person He created you to be if you're held back in fear of who you are and how great He is to you. I encourage you to seek a mental health counselor if you believe low self-esteem is causing you to live in depression, overwhelming sadness, and thoughts that you're not important. If you're in recovery from low self-esteem and you'd like support in reaching your goals and staying free, set up a free coaching call with me to review where you currently stand and where you see yourself in the future and how our partnership can help you reach those goals. Thanks for reading! Click one of the links below to share it with your audience if you deem it helpful information.

Artificial intelligence is the talk of the town in the tech world right now. And not just for tech businesses, but AI is a tool that can transform any industry-- including beauty. There has been recent talk about how AI, or artificial intelligence, has an impact on body image and how it generates "perfect beauty". I also recently shared on my TikTok how filters and augmented reality can add to the negative effects that social media has had on body image and self-esteem. A study done by The Bulimia Project revealed what AI thinks the perfect body is based on social media data. (1) The results are typical and stereotypical, and I'd say it's in alignment with what most people think is the "perfect body". The perfect body is the one we will receive when we go home to the Lord. No one is going to be perfect on this planet, but still, there are millions who aim for this unattainable goal. The results of the AI images came from tools like DALL-E, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion which generated unreal body types and even discriminated on what perfect beauty is. For instance, most of the images showed a blonde-haired girl and a perfectly muscular white man. Aside from these images, when prompted to generate images of "perfect female bodies", the AI results were of slim and trim women, not taking into account any curvier body types. It's also worth noting that most of the AI-generated images had more sex appeal than just generating regular images. I think that says a lot about the constant information that we put out and the results we're getting back. Because of the carelessness of sexualizing bodies and glorifying one body type, the results are poor mental health in GenZ and Millennial generations, as well as our own technology showing us what we value most. What can be done about this? Thankfully, the Supreme Court is now working on ways to incorporate safer internet usage for our youth, but rather than trusting our government to help, here's what we can do in our personal lives: Limit social media usage - logging out for longer periods of time will boost your peace of mind and productivity Remove harmful content from your entertainment diet Change what you listen to, your music can have a huge effect on your self-image Remember, you're created in the image of God and He has already accepted you as you are. There are a lot of voices telling you who you should be, but our God is the one who is stable and will never change His mind about you. He is the one we should put our trust in and our hope. Thanks for reading! For more practical tips to boost your self-esteem and focus, download our free guide and get access to tools that can help!

First, let me say that I think you're amazing for wanting to help your teen, friend, or student. You obviously recognize that something is seriously bothering them and you're seeking a way to help them overcome their battles. Teens are not alone in their body image struggles. In fact, 73% of teenage girls struggle with body image, and 69% of teen boys. Why do you think that number is so high? Well, everyone has access to a smartphone right in their pockets. And unfortunately, our teens spend the most time on social media. These things aren't bad, however, the content is a main factor in their self-perception. Social media and its algorithms are based on a "numbers game". Humans tend to see numbers as a measure of success or worthiness, and whoever has the most engagement, is most popular on these platforms. That may not always be the reason someone struggles with body image but the data proves that it is a top contribution. Another is bullying, criticism, and low self-esteem. Regardless of its source, body image issues are affecting a lot of people. How can we help them all? We can't ban phones and social media. We can't stop advertisement companies from using stereotypical imagery and we can't stop artists from making misogynistic music. But here's what you can do to help a teenager with body image issues: 1. Find out the source of the body shame & limit the trigger. Ask your teen what is causing them to feel shameful and depressed about their looks. Once you can identify its source, work together to limit the exposure. This may look like taking frequent breaks from social media, setting a curfew, confiscating the smartphone completely, addressing a bully, getting rid of magazine subscriptions, and being less critical of them, etc. This is because it will provide some relief from the negative feelings associated with the trigger and make it easier to address the root cause. Have you ever tried explaining something while you're angry or in pain? It's harder to think and create solutions when emotions are high. So take a rest from the source of pain. 2. Replace the source with healthier options. I want you to think about your environment like you think about food. If your food is making you sick, then you eliminate what's causing it and replace it with healthier options. Your mental health is equally important. Replace the negative music with positive and encouraging songs (this helped me a lot when I started healing), find cleaner shows to watch, and follow social accounts that make you a better person & not just a better-looking person. A shopping spree could also bring some fun to the elimination & replacement process. This can help your teen learn how to take control of their choices. If they can learn that negative choices will lead to negative habits, then this teaches them that positive choices will lead to positive habits. Teaching your teen cause and effect in their personal lives can go a long way into adulthood. You can start by asking them, "How do you want to feel right now?" And help them navigate which options will bring the desired result. 3. Work with a counselor or body image coach to address the mindset, emotions, and habits contributing to body shame. Some things aren't easy to break and could require additional support. A healthy support system can help with accountability and address deeper issues that you may not notice. Many teens develop depression and debilitating anxiety along the way and need professional help to overcome this. I work with teens and young women from ages 13 - 25 years who are struggling to overcome body image and low self-worth. We spend around six months together alone or with a parent to identify the root of the issue, navigate negative thoughts, and implement healthier habits. There is also progress work in between sessions so that as the coach, I can identify poor thought patterns and understand my client's point of view. Sign up for a free consultation with your parent if you're under 18 or alone if you're over 18. Helping a teenager with body image issues can be challenging and can create feelings of hopelessness. You're not alone. These three tips can start your teen on a path to healing and recovery from body image and low self-esteem, and provide strategies to continue navigating the social landscape. Let's talk about it! I'd love to help you begin. Sign up here. References: 73% of teen girls struggle with body image, 69% of teen boys - EverydayHealth Social media content affects self-perception - Modest Movement

You are not alone in your struggles with self-esteem. One thing you should know is that God is for you and not against you. Below are eight bible verses about self-esteem to help renew your mind. 1. ‭‭Genesis 1:31 AMP "God saw everything He had made, and behold, it was very good and He validated it completely. And there was evening and there was morning, a sixth day." If you need validation then this scripture is for you. You were already validated before God even formed you in your mother's womb. When someone is validated, they are approved, accepted, and recognized as worthy. You are accepted and recognized as worthy by God. 2. Luke 12:6-7 AMP "Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? Yet not one of them has [ever] been forgotten in the presence of God. Indeed the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not be afraid; you are far more valuable than many sparrows." Why did Jesus tell us not to be afraid in this verse? Sometimes our struggle with self-esteem comes from fear of what people have done or fear of what they will do to hurt us. Jesus is saying do not fear them, you are not forgotten. Fear God instead, because He watches over you very carefully. 3. Galatians 1:10 AMP ‭‭"Am I now trying to win the favor and approval of men, or of God? Or am I seeking to please someone? If I were still trying to be popular with men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ." Does your struggle with low self-esteem cause you to be a "people-pleaser"? I know this all too well. Because I didn’t value myself, I gave in to the wants and needs of others. This affected my relationship with God and caused me to compromise the truth. We can't be faithful servants of God while also being slaves to what everyone else wants. 4. Proverbs 29:25 MSG "The fear of human opinion disables; trusting in God protects you from that." Many times low self-esteem originates from the fear of what people think. Maybe someone made mean comments about you, you were bullied, or your parents were too critical, this can cause you to fear opinions. But fearing God will protect you from that. When you respect God as Holy and obey Him, you will learn that He is ultimately the only one you should answer to. This holy fear of God will keep you from placing people on pedestals they weren't meant for. 5. Jeremiah 29:11 ERV "I say this because I know the plans that I have for you.” This message is from the Lord. “I have good plans for you. I don’t plan to hurt you. I plan to give you hope and a good future." If your low self-esteem is associated with not knowing what your life plans are then this is for you. God doesn't have plans of disaster for you, but to give you a good future according to His will for your life. 6. Joshua 1:9 ERV "Remember, I commanded you to be strong and brave. Don’t be afraid, because the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Low self-esteem can cause you to live in a constant state of fear and worry. God tells you to be strong and brave because He is with you. And there's good news, you don't have to be strong or confident all by yourself, God is calling you to trust Him and rely on His strength. I did a video on this recently, I hope it encourages you more. 7. 1 John 3:1 ERV "The Father has loved us so much! This shows how much he loved us: We are called children of God. And we really are his children. But the people in the world don’t understand that we are God’s children, because they have not known him." If you never felt like you belonged, you do! You are a child of God, and you may feel rejected because people who don't know God don't know that you belong to Him. It's okay to feel like an outsider, that just means you're an insider in God's Kingdom. 8. Romans 12:3 ERV "Don’t think that you are better than you really are. You must see yourself just as you are. Decide what you are by the faith God has given each of us." This scripture addresses issues with pride. When you're struggling with self-esteem, it's easy to pretend like you're better than you seem. God wants us to be real and humble about the struggles we face. Don't get into a habit of pretending like you're better than people, instead, be humble and seek God for healing. If you'd like freedom from feelings of low self-worth and self-esteem, set up a free consultation with me. We're going to do a few exercises to figure out how deep your issues are and how I can help you heal.

Welcome to Christian Body Image! Below is a video explaining three ways low self-esteem hurts your relationship with God. The short version of the transcript is below, but the video will give you more context for each point. Subscribe to my YouTube channel and Podcast so you don't miss an episode! Transcript Welcome back to the More Than Sexy Podcast, I'm your host Jasmine and I'm excited for what's in store. I have some deeper topics that I'll be sharing with you guys over the next year, so make sure you're subscribed because we're going to help you overcome body image and low self-esteem. In this episode, I want to share how low self-esteem hinders your relationship with God. First, let's define self-esteem, it's the way you see yourself and the way you value yourself as a person. For some people, it's too high and they're conceited, for others it's low and they struggle with self-respect and confidence. Now, I've been through this before so I can tell you how this hinders your relationship with the Lord. 1. It makes you more of a hypocrite. Let me explain. A person with low self-esteem most likely isn't true to themselves. They feel like they aren't important or that they aren't special. Because of this, they try to fit in with something that will make them important, whether making a lot of money, being seen with the finest man or woman, or achieving flawless body goals. They will sometimes live in a projected state because they don't want others to think little of them even though they think low of themselves. Sometimes they will lie or pretend like everything is better than it seems. We know that God doesn't like hypocrites. Continuing in this facade actually makes you worse as a person. 2 Timothy 3:13 states that evil men and impostors will go from bad to worse deceiving people and being deceived. An impostor is someone who lies about who they are. It's someone who fakes it to make it. The world loves this quote but it's not biblical. God wants us to be honest with ourselves and honest with Him. He says in Romans 12:3, have an honest evaluation of yourself. Be honest about your own self-importance and don't try to act like you're better than you really are. There is no truth in projection or perception, there is only truth in your reality, and God is judging the real you, so deal with the real person when no one else is around. 2. It's hard to have integrity and high moral character when you're suffering from low self-esteem. This goes with what we just discussed. Hypocrites lack integrity. Integrity means you are an honest person in private and in public. It means you keep to a standard no matter who is watching. People like to switch it up when they get around certain people, that is what impostors do when they have no real stability in who they are. Proverbs 10:9 says, "Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out." You will find yourself overexaggerating, telling white lies, or covering things up because you care about how you're seen rather than obeying the word of God. You want to please people so badly that you compromise on your obedience to the Lord. That was me. I did what everybody else wanted except what God said. Why? Low self-worth. Needing to feel like I was accepted if I did that for them, rather than realizing God already accepts me and I'm already loved enough by Him. 3. It's hard to pray and ask God for things when you’re suffering from low self-esteem 🙏🏽 😔 Why? Because you're double-minded and have many doubts -- which He says He won't give you what you ask if you're not sure by faith that you even want it. (James 1:6) (Matthew 21:21) As a result, your life continues to be in multiple directions, your calling is buried, & your life in Christ isn't fruitful. There was this time that God revealed this very thing to me years ago when I was in Nashville. I was newly divorced and God sent multiple people to prophesy to me when I was in Nashville. This was in 2017 and now I'm seeing some of those things come into fruition in 2023. He told me that I needed to believe His word was for me. And I laughed when the lady said it cause I knew a week or two prior I was frustrated in my Bible studies cause I didn't know if God's promises really applied to me. When you struggle with low self-esteem, it's hard to believe the good things that people say or do for you. Cause you think you're undeserving, and the truth is, when it comes to God's promises, we are undeserving. But Jesus died and rose again so that we could experience freedom from this enslavement and be bold about our faith and bold with who we are called to be. So what do you need to do? Repent for making trauma your god and allowing it to dictate how you live your life. Renew your mind with God's word so that you can have a new way of thinking and consider working with a self-esteem coach or therapist. Did you resonate with any of this? I want to help you. The link is available for you to book a consultation with me. Let me hear your side of the story and tell you how I can help you walk into the promises of God for your life. I do this every week and you're not too far gone. Thanks for listening, subscribe and stay tuned to the next video.

There's a lot of body image content around the internet that is very helpful to women who struggle with their appearance and self-perception. However, I've seen few discuss God's perspective on body image and self-esteem. After all, He is the one who created us, but not all believe in Him. For those who do believe God is the Creator of everything we see, we should turn to Him for help with body image and self-esteem struggles. There is no issue that God doesn't care about, we can bring Him all our problems no matter how big or trivial it may seem. Secular Body Image vs. Christian Body Image Secular Perspective I am not completely opposed to secular body image content as I believe it can all be helpful in certain aspects. The risk with this perspective is that it fails to acknowledge the full picture. Secular perspectives have the idea of taking matters into our own hands and using willpower and extreme focus to fix ourselves. It promotes various self-help methods that are founded on human wisdom and frail human experiences. While this may help for seasons in a person's life, it poses the risk of never truly dealing with root issues that have injured a person's soul. It may acknowledge and give grace to traumatized people but it offers no real solution for healing and cleansing the soul of iniquity and sinful behavior. Secular body image provides temporary solutions for spiritual problems. A person can go their entire lives living on the principles of human wisdom and self-help tactics and never reaching a transformation that heals them once and for all eternity. The peace on earth and "within ourselves" is not truly felt when we are only living on carnal philosophy. Christian Perspective The Christian perspective of body image focuses on what the Bible says affects human behavior. For any Believer in Christ, it is essential to give greater attention to the spiritual root causes of our struggles. The Bible tells us in 2 Corinthians 10:4 that "the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God for pulling down strongholds,". This tells us that there are things strong enough to hold us hostage and we can't fight them with human wisdom and self-help principles. Christian body image helps turn the focus away from ourselves and instead redirects it toward God. Learning to set our mind on things above will help put everything that seems "wrong" in its proper place. With the word of God and His Holy Spirit, we can have constant guidance and insight into the root issues keeping us from experiencing freedom. And the best part is we don't have to rely on our human strength to heal body image and self-esteem issues. By looking toward Christ, we are permitting ourselves to take the heavy burdens off our shoulders and place them in His hands. Conclusion Although many choose not to believe in Christ and His teachings, we can all agree that neither of us is completely self-made. We were created and given a unique identity before our birth. Therefore it is highly unlikely that we hold all of the answers. But we have One who does and who is eager to support those who draw near to Him with a humble spirit. Listen to this message to learn more about God's desire for your life and body.

I don't think many realize how vital our content is, whether you consume a lot of television or social media, the content matters. Compared to long ago, there are many channels that we can be entertained by today. We've got Full HD television, music in surround sound, multiple social networks, digital magazines, and ebooks... plenty of stuff to laugh at and be distracted with! However, I think music tops them all. Music is that piece of entertainment that goes beyond enjoyment. Music is more than instruments sounding together, it's a psychological outlet for most people. It's a rhythmic soundwave that ministers to our subconscious. It's scientifically proven to alter moods and emotions. If music has the power to alter how we feel, then that means it has the power to influence our thoughts and behaviors. Many of us have read or even quoted the scripture, Proverbs 23:7, "as a man thinks in his heart so is he". And it's parallel, "Guard your heart above all else, for from it flows the issues (springs) of life." - Proverbs 4:23. The Good News Translation says, "Guard your thoughts, for they determine the course of your life." Have you seen these scriptures in action? Let's take an assessment, say you listen to a romantic R&B song, and suddenly you feel in love. Or maybe you listen to a melancholy track from Billie Elish and now you feel somber or withdrawn (at least that's how she makes me feel sometimes). Ever notice those times when you're sad and lonely, you might gravitate towards sad songs? Or... let's take it in a different direction. Maybe it's not music, say you watch something on tv or hear a funny phrase and you form habits based on what you've seen and heard. Think about those times the media influenced how you thought and what you did. Idk why, but music and media content have always been a passionate matter to me. Even before salvation, I oftentimes would wonder why the rappers were so rude and vulgar towards women. But, I'd keep right on listening because the beat was hitting so well. How ignorant! Just because it sounds good doesn't mean I should listen to it. For years, I've dealt with insecurity and damaged self-esteem because of what I heard. Not only was I taunted in school and at home for how skinny I was, but the music also told me that a man wouldn't want me unless I was thick. I needed a huge butt to be loved for real. Because I bought the lie the devil sold me, I struggled to believe that I was worth looking at. I would try to wear clothes that made me look bigger and fuller. This is a real example of how thoughts become things. And how do thoughts form? By outside influences and channels that infiltrate our thought patterns. In order for me to change my behavior and become confident, I had to start with my thoughts. I had to see what was influencing them. What was the root? Was it the misogynistic lyrics that I loved to hear? Or was it the constant taunting that I was too skinny and needed to gain weight? I'd say both. Both were channels in my life that needed to be changed. I can't control what other people say about me, but I can control what I believe about myself and what I will accept. Around the third year of my salvation, I got heavier into Christian Hip-Hop and Contemporary Christian Music. That's why I decided to start a personal Spotify playlist in 2016. I spent hours working at a desk job and we were allowed to listen to music. So I would just binge Christian artists that I hadn't heard and any song that made me feel confident as a woman, I added it to my playlist. This made me excited to get to work lol. The music really started to minister to me and helped me see that I was so precious to God. I didn't have to look a certain way to feel loved, I was deeply loved already before I even had a frame. (Jeremiah 1:5; Psalm 139:15) This was such a great experience for me that I had an idea, I couldn't keep this transformation private. I changed the name of my playlist to Modest Music because I figured someday I'd be able to share this with a group of women. I have some great songs by artists like KB, Mali Music, Priscilla Renea, even Beyonce for the BeeHive fans. I am pleased to be able to release this playlist and I pray it blesses you to be confident, bold, and beautiful as you already are in God's eyes. See below for how to submit music! Are You An Artist or A Fan Who Wants To Submit A Song? My plans for this playlist are to have some female and male Christian Artists come and share their stories and inspiration for music with us. Their music should be heard and there are so many women who wish they could be bold and confident. But it must start with changing our habits and choices! Click here to share with us!

At some point in our lives, we all deal with negative impacts on our self-esteem. Personally, I can say I've been dealing with this on and off throughout my life. There are seasons (even days) when it's high or when it's extremely low. If we could rate the importance of having healthy self-esteem, I'd give it a ten. Self-esteem by definition is confidence in one's own worth and abilities; self-respect (self-regard). A religious person might say to think anything about "self" is wrong. But I'd beg to differ, Jesus said the second greatest commandment is to, "love our neighbors as ourselves." (Matthew 22:39) That means I need to love myself enough to love someone else, and loving myself means I need to have healthy self-esteem. So let's dive into 3 tips to boost our self-esteem when we're feeling low. Always start with God's words about you. God's word will always be a foundation for you to build your life on, including your self-esteem. He is the Maker of Heaven, Earth, and all that dwells within them. His very word created everything and will stand when everything is gone. I say this because when you have God's words on your mind and in your heart, all other lies and dispositions about yourself won't stand a chance. God says that you are: "fearfully and wonderfully made" - Ps. 139: 13-14 "precious in His eyes and honored" - Isaiah 43: 4 "created in His image" - Genesis 1: 27 When you believe and live God's truth, the truth will set you free from the lies of the enemy and others who do not see you as God does. 2. Build on God's truth with personal affirmations. Now that there's a stable foundation, you can start forming affirmations about yourself. I always have an issue keeping up with affirmations, so I would write a few out on sticky notes and post them on my bathroom mirror. I'll share a few with you to help you create your own: "I am a beautiful young lady & I'm fully known & loved by God." "God created me and said I was good." "I am accepted by The Lord, & He calls me His own." "I am called for such a time as this." 3. Work on physical improvements. Some people would say mixing the physical body with the spiritual isn't a biblical strategy. But how can that be true if God made both? The Bible is filled with wisdom about taking care of our health. That's why I've included working on physical improvements as a way to boost your self-esteem. There's a saying, "If you don't like something, change it!" This is a biblically inspired theme, we are always growing and becoming. Yes, our bodies are wasting away, but it would be ignorant to ignore it. If you don't like having short hair, grow your hair out. If you're self-conscious about your skin, work to improve it. If you want a flatter stomach, start a workout routine and eat the right foods. This isn't rocket science and neither is it unbiblical to take care of yourself. Take care of your body while you have it, and don't try to be what you're not. I say this because there is a spirit of covetousness that causes many women to drastically alter their appearance with too much makeup or unnecessary plastic surgery hoping to achieve an image that is worshipped. Don't allow the spirit of covetousness to cause you to spend thousands on a surgery that could hurt in the long run. In closing, I hope you lay the proper foundation for building your self-esteem and pray that these tips will help you. Trying to achieve a healthy self-image without God is a contradiction because you were made in His image. Jesus says that without the proper foundation, we are building a house on quicksand. You can't build self-esteem on compliments or acceptance from others, that's quicksand and people's opinions change in a minute. But God never changes, His truth is timeless and perfect for helping you become all He's called you to be. Liked this post? Share it on social media. Learn about God's plan for you. Subscribe to our Youtube for more topics Don't miss an update, join our circle at the subscription form below!

New up-and-coming artist AC Lightnin shows his appreciation for women in his new single "Girls" that released in early March. I've been rocking with AC Lightnin for a few years and he has always had a heart for women seeing their worth and value. This song is just an addition to his pure heart towards all of God's women. 'Girls' is inspired by the Bible verse Psalms 139:14 and the month of March is Women's History Month. "Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it." - Ps. 139:14 It's a great reminder that women have contributed a lot to society as a whole, and are valued. We as people should show our appreciation for them every day. It also lets women know to be unapologetic and be the woman that God created them to be. I absolutely love it when men stand up for women. In music culture today, we have endured misogyny in hip-hop culture for the past few decades. It's a beautiful thing when a man can uplift a woman poetically without tearing her down or degrading her image. Follow AC Lightnin on Instagram and Facebook. ### Though already making literary waves, it was in 2015 when AC Lightnin officially entered into the poetry and music scene and began carving out a name for himself at venues such as Nuyorican Poets Cafe, The Harlem Bomb Shelter, Open Mic Renegades, and the Stagebox. AC Lightnin started his music journey in 2016 and dropped his 1st mixtape titled "Believe" on Soundcloud and YouTube in 2019. In 2020, AC Lightnin dropped singles like "Live Life" and "Redo" and eventually his 1st EP project titled Rehabilitation. He continues to experiment and try new things to give his listeners and audience an experience like no other.