SHE IS SO BEAUTIFUL, so charismatic and inspiring!!!! *.*

I think it's also just as important to make sure you are at least one of these type of people for someone else... Pay it forward.

I love the pace and energy she speaks with

The prettiest girl in the world

The 5 people: Cheerleader - believes in you and supports you even when you don't believe in yourself Mentor - Your primary guide and teacher Coach - helps you step outside your comfort zone and reach your potential Friend - Is there for you Peer - Understands your career/position and helps you navigate socially

I was in tears watching this. Realizing that my depression was triggered by the passing away of my cheerleader was so overwhelming for me. I miss him beyond words.

“Most of us can’t catch happiness because we’re not connected to the right people to inspire us to go after it and get it”

Not only is she eloquent, well spoken, and fiercely intelligent but good Lord this women exudes beauty!

Damn... I've been binge watching ted talks between homeworks the whole evening. I skipped this video for like 3 times in a row and it still ended up automatically playing after another one. For real, it's the best one i've listened to tonight.

Jesus, she is stunning and brilliant. My GOD.

4:18 happiness. true, bona-fide, authentic happiness 5:38 optimism 6:10 relationships impact happiness 6:36 the five people 8:05 the toxic people 9:11 looking outside, while you're stuck in adversity/ your head/ not ideal circumstances 9:37 1) cheerleader 10:56 2) mentor. ONE mentor 12:49 3) coach 15:15 4) friend 15:33 5) peer

"Happiness must happen before success."

There are people who are lucky enough to find those 5 persons in their life but there are some that even luckier to find all 5 of them in one

My mom is all 5 of them

Beautiful!!! I too am part of the young mother crew, had my son when I was 15. My son is 18 now and I am wrapping up my last semester at USC for my Masters in Social Work as I work a full time job at my county’s Bureau of Victim Services. The one person who encouraged me to go to college was my 7 th grade History teacher.

Imagine being so gorgeous that you can pull off a bald look

You can tell that the words that people told her that were negative still hurt even though she has healed. See that 1 teacher is all she needed to make that change in her life!!

The difference between friend and peer just blew my mind. That distinguish gave me so much perception. Major key sis! Thank you!

Sunday, I'm 78. Due to a malfunction, this marks a year being bedridden. I live with a knindly caretaker who is a little older than me, who cannot keep a sanitary, clean house. I can tolerate messy, but not unsanitary. I supply all grocery expense which is shopped by the caretaker and my online orders. There are no other people in my aquaintence, but family and former fellow employees and a few living friends are in the others life, but none on a close level. From observations over the years, most we aged people experience this isolation. We need the same 5 supporters given here, yet connecting and major living and death changes prove daunting obstacles. Thank you for this inspiring moment, Sttacey

Wow she’s really strikingly gorgeous

she is just so beautiful inside and out, didn't expect to feel that way

This was such an inspiring speech. So many people believe happiness is accidental, but it require the intention and actions. thankful for finding those five people and hoping that more people find their Factor Five. Continue to spread this beautiful message Stacey.

Ms. Stacey Flowers is one of the most beautiful humans I have ever seen.

it's not the other people that can help you catch happiness; it's yourself

The way she says “lightbulb” is sooo cute.

inner beauty is real yall

Wow. This woman is stunning.

Happiness is unleashing you god given talents to positively affect the world : my new moto.

first of all this was amazing second of all HER SKIN HONEYYYYY

HAPPINESS COMES BEFORE SUCCESS - THANK YOU!!! REAFFIRMING WHAT I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN A LONG TIME AGO

Ms. Flowers, you are beautiful -- on the inside as well as on the outside. And..you are wise. Thank you for your encouraging talk. I also had a baby when I was in high school. Back in those days, that particular school would not permit young women to complete their studies once they'd had a child. (Of course, the young fathers were allowed to continue!) I was ostracized by most friends. There were no cheerleader, mentor, nor coach. I did have a friend, though -- as well as a peer. Truly Divine gifts for which I am forever grateful. I am SO happy that you had the opportunity to meet up with your cheerleader and mentor. You will surely bring tremendous healing to the world. In my mind and heart, you are the star, not Beyoncé!

Wow!!! This TEDx talk is life-altering. Thank you for helping me to change my narrative. You are beautiful inside and outside. You are so articulate, eloquent and extremely smart. The world is yet to experience what you have to offer. You must be nothing short of celestial. I’m inspired all the way from Durban in South Africa. 🇿🇦

She is absolutely GORGEOUS! ❤️❤️❤️ Inspiriting TedTalk for sure Queen 👑

I love everything about this woman! She is so brave, strong and intelligent, she's worked so hard and achieved so much, her energy is mind-blowing and to top it all she looks gorgeous!

This was great. I'm a teacher, so she grabbed my attention immediately with the story of her guidance counselor. We really can succeed despite the obstacles.

Damn she is gorgeous. She need to be on the big screen or cover of magazines. That is my kind of lady super gorgeous.

I am my cheerleader, my mentor, my coach, my best friend and my peer. Whether I have this people in my life or not, I'm still a healthy person and I can always be the best version of myself for me and for others. People come and go, especially when you evolve and grow. So thanks to all the people who were these at some chapters of my life and for those who will be, but I gotta keep going whether I have someone in my life or not. I'm with God, and God is in me. That's the most important thing at all 💯

cheerleader - can tell you that you can do it mentor - has willingless to share information, and can point you in the direction that you want to go coach - can maximize your potential and make things happen friend - will always be connected to your truest heart's desire peer - will always keep your head in the game

I am on vacation and struggling with a break up two days before. I’m so glad I came across this video. She helped me put a few this in perspective and now I feel like I can enjoy Hawaii. 🥰Thank you

She speaks with so much passion, speaks from the heart such a talented and gifted speaker

This woman is truly astonishing! She has more insight then I dared dream when I clicked!

From one uneducated mother to another. We made it. I'm me first.

Who else is crying at ten minutes about the cheerleader story

Five key people that you need in your life: »A cheerleader. People that always support you when you're feeling down. »Mentor. Their primary role is to mentor you in the right direction, and willingness to share information. »A coach. He is meant to make you a little bit uncomfortable and maximize your potential and reaching your goal. »A friend. You need this person to know your true-est heart desire. »A peer that helps you in the social situation and always keep your heads up!

I have followed Stacey for over a year here on KZfaq but am finally getting to see her walk her purpose. Stacey has documented a very RAW, but inspiring, journey to get out of a pretty hefty debt, most of which is her post-grad education. She follows Dave Ramsey’s program and has proven SO many people wrong in her success. She was making $800/month, working part-time and working through childhood trauma...and now she’s making GREAT money and doing precisely what she was meant to do. She is also one of the most transparent people that I’ve seen on KZfaq. I hope she continues to walk this beautiful path of hers, and I will be celebrating with a glass of champagne once she pays off that very last debt.

ok hol up she's like one of the most beautiful people i've ever seen like i clicked because i was like woah

You are beauuuuuutiful girl! First thing came to my mind

This woman is 30 years old. Let's that sink in.

Her energy is limitless!

Absolutely loved this video! I had a very dysfunctional childhood, left home at 15, and got myself through two mental breakdowns in my 20's. Rock bottom brought around many changes, and by the time I started my family (weeks before my 30th birthday) I was in a great place. Ten years of family life have been super challenging, for many reasons, but I have stood firm in my belief that because I have surrounded myself with excellent people, I have overcome two, three lifetimes worth of problems. Living in echo chambers will get us no where. Ditto only having "yes" people in our lives, and ditto x100 those hundreds of facebook friends, who very much are NOT your friends. Listen to this lady, she knows what she's talking about!!

I need to go meet more people

everything about her is beautiful wow like even her voice

I made myself happy, so that proves to me that no one else is needed for happiness :)

She is Beautifully Charismatic, Lingistically Eloquent😘🤗😍🤓

I dont have any of those 5 peeps. But I surely have "The Holy Spirit" So those peeps are on their way..

Not sure what to do when I was isolated at a young age and now I don't know how to socialize. I don't even talk to as many as five people regularly.

I only clicked on it because she is so beautiful. Amazing woman. We need 5 people in your life to connect and catch happiness. Cheerleader, mentor, coach, friend, a peer. Children to teen parents are 80% more likely to go to prison, be poor. Cheerleader believes in myself. Mentor points you into the right direction: willing to share information and point you into the right direction, in one direction. Coach: makes you uncomfortable, puts you into the right place. The one friend who knows your heart's desire. Not in same industry. Peer: in social situations. Peer keeps your head in the game. To lick your wounds.

Ms.Flowers, you're so dope. This is one of my favorite TedTalks!

When you get married it's all negotiable. Negotiations before I do. A relationship is not supposed to be difficult or one sided. Or a big challenge. Planning together.

Gorgeous and an awesome speaker! You can actually feel the excitement vs the transition back to earth. Stop with 18 mins, give her an hour

Stacey I've never watched a TED talk this exciting! Thank you for letting me know that I need a Beyoncé moment but better yet a cheerleader, mentor, coach, peer and friend. Currently in search for the right mentor that's in alignment with my purpose. Thank you💜

Authentic happiness- Unleashing God given talents to positively influence this world. I like this definition.

Perhaps if I had these 5 relationships, I wouldn't feel so alone. 🤔 Time to do something about it.

You had me crying, laughing, dreaming and understanding in under 20-min! 😭😮😩 Stacey, you are magical. Thank you for being a vessel!

She has shown the path to all of us who listened to the talk, but we all have to discover our 5 ourselves.....

What an amazing speaker you are... loved to hear you and always will...

*i’m changed* after this. thank you, stacey; thank you. ❤️

So happy I came across this. At this junction in my life it was right on time.

This TED talk is so important. I think we have this misconception in society that we need to be self made and independent. in reality we all need someone to believe in us, to point us in right direction, to tell us no, to be supportive. I love this!

A marvelous speaker with bright concepts and ideas, an inspiring story, plus she's absolutely gorgeous!! Loved this.

This is amazing. I am a fan of this woman.

She looks like Lupita Nyong'o!

Everything about this talk shined! Her presence, her talent, and her message were pure light. And the concert story reminded me of the power of joy for joy's sake, and the need to make those moments happen in your life.

I am 60 and I have learned these things slowly. I wish I had heard you 40 years ago. I have a good life and I do the things you talk about. I love giving people a better day. You are life and goodness and beauty.

She is awesome! She should be on the main stage at Ted!

Sooo, where are you supposed to find these (sincere) people?

This broke my heart because recently I lost someone in my life who I saw as a mentor (someone to point you in the right direction) and a cheer leader. I knew them my whole life but we did not talk for most of it because he was a friend of my grandmother. After my grandmother passed away I reached out to him to talk about my spiritual path our two hour long conversation changed my life. He was one of the only people in my life who I could talk to about what I was feeling and give me some perspective that I could use. The path I was on was a bit esoteric so generally people were unwilling to talk to me about my experiences even when they were in the community. When I heard he'd passed away I cried for a few days and felt an huge sense of loss even though we hadn't spoken in years. When people asked who he was to me I couldn't articulate it. No one as in not connected by blood but everything because of the confidence he afforded me.

This is Amazing. But, one caveat; If you’re someone who has struggled to find those 5 people in your lives life. Take a step today and find one. Also, be a cheerleader for yourself if you can; I know it’s hard at time. But, you’re worth it. The speaker has been truly blessed tto have found these people. It will be my goal to manifest the people I need in my life. Let’s remember to encourage each other everyday. You could be anyone of those people to someone and not even know it. 🦋

One of the best best ted talks I've seen so far. Thank you for these truly inspiring words from such a bright, strong and intelligent woman!

Thank you sister girl..this need to be seen million times over and over. I took notes✅✅🙏🏽

Yes, creating value for others creates happiness. Contributing to others who are helping others creates happiness.

This makes so much sense and explains why I'm so stuck. I don't have any of the 5 and it's hard for me to find them because I was a foster kid so I have no people and in Foster Care you don't learn to make and/or don't make connections and this hinders us well into our adulthood. I've worked in mental health also with Foster kids and co-occuring disorders and I made it before out of the need to survive and take care of 3 siblings but then when they were raised and gone, I and PTSD (from severe childhood trauma) hit after my daughter turned 4, it flipped me on my head and I haven't been able to move forward and a lot of it is I'm isolated and never learned to connect. I have no idea what to do and I just scare people away or I run because.... survival. All the people who were supposed to be protectors were monsters and that's all I've known in life thus the PTSD now. I can clearly see it's missing these 5 people is the key for me to move on. That is like speaking a language from another planet because I don't even know where to begin. I've helped a lot of people in my life but have no one to help me, even as simple as having a cheerleader or friend. My siblings are long gone from my life also and have been for years technically so it can't be them.

I saw her and started clapping immediately. She's stunning, passionate, intelligent, and honest about her humanity. Inspiring!

Flowers and Beyonce a perfect match! Lol this was really good. I love that you spoke with confidence and articulated everything you wanted to say.

So many times we get mad at a friend, because we expect him/her to be our cheerleader, mentor, coach etc... Thanks for this, now I know what to look for and what to give to others too xx

You are the average of the five people you choose to associate with the most! ..usually you get video titles of Joy and Happiness, but here is Ms. Flowers taking us on a redefined HAPPY tour. Refreshing..

OH MY GOD STACEY I"M SO HAPPY YOU SHARED THROUGH A TEDx TALK! I've been following you for so long, i've left this comment before even watching the video :)

Stacey, You are so inspirational! Thank You for this!

Her voice, her speech style, face, and body. Everything about her is perfect 😍😍

It takes one person cheerleading you to give you that strength and passion and courage to believe that you can do it, you go Stacey, inspirational

Absolutely gorgeous!! Brava Ms. Flowers. What a gift to find you, thank you❤

I’ve been following you for your minimalist/budgeting videos and this is the first time I’ve seen your Ted talk! Love you even more now!

Stacey Flowers! You are truly stunning! Your speech is greatly inspiring!

ok this needs wayyyyy more publicity!

I'm super happy with myself (cheerleader), sun (mentor), fruit (coach), & 2 chihuahuas (friend & peer). lol.

*Wow!!* This was awesome! I _just_ discovered her channel on KZfaq a few days ago, and this is worth every second.

I am so impressed by her mix of intelligence, eloquence and beauty. Great Talk Stacey!!

🙌🏾 I was not seventeen but twenty-one & scared. Scared that I may of been a statistic instead I had people who believed in me. They motivated & pushed me now my eldest daughter is thirteen. So thank you for reiterating.

This is my second time watching your TedTalk. I'm proud to say I'm already working on getting a Personal Coach. :) Thanks for being you and teaching us all to be happy!

AMAZING and Inspirational. Doing a self inventory and making sure I have those 5 people in my life. Thanks for this Ms. Stacey Flowers