Ernestine Lyons

Ernestine Lyons

@ernestinelyons · 7K subscribers · 370 videos · English

We are all things Lipstick, Languages social commentary, politics, foreign affairs, to show how to be a self-assured global citizen. Let's explore together b…

Episodes

5:26

Kids Learn Swahili

146 views · 8mo ago · 5:26

Welcome back to our Languages of Africa series! In this special Black History Month episode, we’re learning Swahili (Kiswahili) — one of the most widely spoken African languages — through fun, family learning with Neveah and Araminta!

5:50

Celebrating Life in January

87 views · 8mo ago · 5:50

This video is a month in the life vlog—a realistic, joyful look at celebrating my birthday all month long while balancing career, family, creativity, and rest. Instead of a single “day in the life,” I wanted to document what life actually looks like over time: moments with friends, time with family, small celebrations, reflection, and the systems I’m rebuilding as a working professional and parent.

16:26

39 Life Lessons I learned before turning 40

100 views · 9mo ago · 16:26

In this video, I reflect on being a 30 something and the path that I have taken in life in my career with my family with those I love my friendships, my relationships, and all the things that have resulted in me being a 40 year-old and how they’ve shaped me. And how you can choose joy. 

4:23

Hamilton Halloween Family Special

223 views · 1y ago · 4:23

We’re Back! Historical Cosplay Thursday | Hamilton Halloween Family Special After taking time away to grieve the sudden loss of my beloved sister Gloria, I’m back with Araminta and our newest Historical Cosplay crew...my nephews Wylliam and Hudson, whom I’m now the guardian of. Through heartbreak, we’ve found healing in music; especially the Hamilton soundtrack. It’s become our shared language of comfort and strength.

27:08

Realistic DITL of a Work in progress

86 views · 1y ago · 27:08

This is my realistic day-in-the-life as a work in progress | juggling life with my mama (who I help care for), raising my baby girl Araminta, and holding down a full-time job. From morning wake-ups and changing mama, to working from home, squeezing in a quick walk, cooking dinner, and rocking Araminta to sleep this isn’t a polished “Pinterest-perfect” routine. It’s the real thing, complete with messes, interruptions, and moments of pure chaos... and love.

25:08

Losing my sister changed me

274 views · 1y ago · 25:08

Losing my sister, Gloria, has been the most heartbreaking experience of my life. Overnight, I became not only a grieving sister but also the caregiver for her two young sons. In this video, I open up about my journey through grief, resilience, and the determination to honor her legacy by raising her boys with love and stability.

6:37

Gilded Age Historical Cosplay | 1886

184 views · 1y ago · 6:37

Guest: Gilded Age Historical Cosplay

Join Araminta and me as we time-travel to 1886 for a Gilded Age historical cosplay! We’re talking bustle dresses, Victorian fashion trends, Black elite communities, and Black politicians who shaped history after Reconstruction. Even baby fashion tells a story in the 1880s!

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