I watched her video in which (near the end) she is begging for money to support her because she now has no income because she has stopped modelling. Well what did you expect? If you want to be able to pay your rent, here's an idea - GET A JOB like everyone else has to do if they want to get through life.

If she needs money she should go out and get a real job like the rest of us. How is she preaching against social media but still uses it to make money. She didn't change her life, she's still putting on costumes and doing what society dictates only now the costume is no make up fighter girl. Maybe she should follow her own advice and turn off her computer and phone and go do something with her life other than just talking about doing something with her life. Sorry not buying into this video.

Looks like she's just changing the platform she uses to advertise herself.

And the truth behind this sudden truth? She is starting a new business with a new website. This girl is once again trying to fool the kids who think she's...wait for it..."an inspiration"

Cool! So I assume she will give back the money she made?

Social media are useful and fun, as long as you don't cross the thin border between self expression and self promotion.

She says she is so empty and void of any good personality traits, yet continues to want money for free in the end. She most likely thought she was going to make money off posting her depressing thoughts . Time to go to college and train for a job.

This is such a bull s**t from A to Z! Made me feel sick. If this girl is real I just feel sorry for her in any aspect of her story.

She's right in many aspects but also pushing it too. It's fine to be transparent with your audience but stop crying at how much you hate it too. Not fair for the brands that pay you.

lame ;) seems she made enough money - maybe other biz promoted her

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This is a really great movement! It reminds of this blog I was reading the other day https://diaryofaninstagrammodel.wordpress.com/2017/10/23/faq/

Get a job, ON YOUR OWN, most all of us did. My parents didn't let me live at home forever, I left when I was 17 then bought my first car at 18 BY MYSELF. Paid my own rent, car loan, food, clothing, etc. Can no one do anything on their own any longer? And all of this was done without a college education, it can be done. I later went on to college on my own yet again and am now collecting my social security that I am proud to say I "earned."

Hey people, I chose the wrong career path. Pay for my needs while I figure out my next career path? Also, this might take a while... Thanks!

She have plenty of time on her hands. She needs to grow up and find a real job.

While at the same time a great message, it's also a great gimmick. Good for her on both counts!

Video message? a very good message. It seemed a little act to me? Yes. I truly understand this young who just jumped into this world to become a successful girl. We should not forget we talk about a TEENAGER. She is only 18 years old. Even if you famous or not, to be a teenager is very confused to everyone. Before you make your opinion about something you should ask first: "Whose interest?" BE CURIOUS, NOT JUDGEMENTAL. /Walter White

I'm glad she woke up at such a yoing age. The video wasn't available as she closed her account. Why does she need money? She should have been saving some but she needs to get a job. Or live with her parents and go to college. If she has been modeling get a job doing that. She has lots of options so not sure why she wants to be helped, You will only achieve success if you do it on your own.

ok i will not even express my thoughts on this so called game changers whatever thing. Everyone has their own opinion but please to all you who are potentially going to help this woman by giving money please just remember that at this very moment you are reading this there are real people drowning in the Mediterranean trying to escape from a war. It is horrific. So honestly if you have a few extra bucks to spear find an organisation that is trying to help Syrian refugees. And to all parents out there worried about their children social media is not the enemy it is what values you teach to your children. No offence. The only key to happiness is well educated people. (please exuce any grammar mistakes as English is not my native language) http://metro.co.uk/2015/09/03/refugeeswelcome-heres-how-you-can-help-those-affected-by-the-refugee-crisis-5374080/

She's an inspiration

well according to this girls is just a hoax , that this girl was a freeloader living in LA depending on others not really that successful or modeling brands as she said https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WB3HtCMfZic

well according to this girls is just a hoax , that this girl was a freeloader living in LA depending on others not really that successful or modeling brands as she said https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WB3HtCMfZic

I think being 16, if she can help educate young girls - then good stuff.

Classic case of SDM

So why doesn't she post photos of her 'real' self with acne or otherwise 'imperfect' features? It looks to me like she's saying cool stuff about it all, but not putting her face in the picture because she still wants to look pretty. (Unless there are pictures I've missed, and in that case I apologise).

Personally, I would be to use modeling as a path to a more fulfilling career. Find a way to streamline your process to reduce your burden.

You are 18 and you spent 50+ hours a week curating a persona and all you came up with is a basic girl? Its not like you are a surgeon or a firefighter or something, you are a girl, who wears clothes. What idiots follow such a boring gram?

I support you, Essena! Thank you. Thank you for creating this video and calling this out. I have many friends who live such an "empty" life. Such maturity at 18 years of age. I respect you. Live a happy life!

What puts me off the most is that she's begging for money. Who does she think she is, that she can't just get a job like everyone else who can't live off their looks? She already has it easier finding a job just by being pretty, she could easily learn something like hotel receptionist, but instead she hopes people will feed her through life, because she's a "poor" Instagram model who got paid lots of money only for posting pics in a couple of dresses what other girls daily do anyway and for free. Tough life yeah.. With that attitude I have zero sympathy for that girl. And I'm sure the only thing she wants to achieve with this "noble" revelation is just getting more famous and more donations.

i can believe her life was very empty and good for her she realized it. but now get a job, girl! if you can't do anything, just go clean houses and do not feel ashamed. we, average people, look for average jobs when we need to eat or pay our bills quickly.

I hope this aint just for views !! Social Media life is Intangible....and good to be in touch....at the most !!!

There's an interesting debate here because as an artist - everything you do is about set up - you have an intention behind what you are presenting and so you have to work to achieve that whether it be for money or for meaning. I would suggest that all social media is just art or marketing and that most of us are aware of that because we know how many filters it takes to post a photo on facebook.. Of course, Essena's message of transparency is a pure one and hopefully it encourages more people to step away from the superficiality of life.

Air quotes are annoying.

Someone needs to remind this girl that she's only 19. There's a lot of life left, honey! Just because you spent 6 years doing something, doesn't mean that's who you are and who you always will be. Approaching my 30th birthday next week, I wish I could just put my arm around this kid and say, "Girl, the world is your oyster. Get yourself a friend, a glass of wine, calm down, and reassess!" I'm not saying I have all the answers. On the contrary, I learn more every day about all there is left to learn. There needs to be a mentorship program between 30-somethings and late teens/early 20-somethings. Could we start that???

Addiction sucks. She was addicted to fame. I was addicted to WOW. WOW never made me any money though. I hope she can transfer real lessons learned in marketing and self promotion to her future successes because that is always necessary. I hope she can do it all from an infallible sense of self worth and humility.

When i was 18 I play World of Warcraft 24/7 Good old times.

what if it was cuz another company made a contract with her for her to make this video? shrug

What is she complaining about??? Lets hear from her again after 5 years of minimum wage jobs.

The irony of telling people this on social media. I want to believe her... the only thing that makes me cynical is the fact she's starting another website about non social media. Wont that be a money making biz for her too. Apart from that I think I do believe she is genuine by listening to her talk about it.

She's crying in front ofthe camera telling "the world" how many great letters of support she recieved through last weeks from various people and projevcts that she likes. Hahahaha,

B******t, while people works 12hr a day with an advanced stage of pregnancy or a grave illness this idiot airhead earned money by taking photos resting her a*s at home, plus no one forced her to do it, just another attention w***e with 3rd world problems.

On one hand, she is right, in that she is showing naive people that modeling is not as glamorous as they might thing. On the other hand, she is taking it too far. Its not like working in a coal mine. She would have hit a better tone if she revealed it wasnt that glamorous but noted that it was obviously better than soul and body destroying low wage manual labor jobs or unemployment