We recently connected with Jackelina Bonds and have shared our conversation below.
Jackelina, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today It’s always helpful to hear about times when someone’s had to take a risk – how did they think through the decision, why did they take the risk, and what ended up happening. We’d love to hear about a risk you’ve taken.
Taking risks have always been something I never shy away from. Taking risks is what creates lifetime memories regardless if it’s positive or negative, it’s something that never dies. It’s rewarding. Being on Love Is Blind was a big risk for me, one of the biggest risks I’ve ever taken. Putting myself on a worldwide platform trying to find love and staying true to my value and self was one of the hardest things ever. It came with every imaginable response, negative and positive. It changed my life almost overnight.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
My name is Jackelina Bonds. I am a dental assistant at an oral surgery place in Seattle. I first started out in Dental Hygiene school and realized I hated everything about it. How hard and unnecessary the courses were. I quit. I then went to Clover park Technical College in Lakewood and received my second degree in Dental Assisting. I knew early on that I wanted to be in oral surgery because it is never the same thing everyday. It’s one of my biggest accomplishments, I knew that once I really grasped what I wanted and put my knowledge to the test I could really help make a difference. It’s satisfying to see patients have relief after having an infected tooth removed or seeing someone who lost a tooth have an implant to replace it. A smile really can make or break a person confidence. I was also on Season 4 of Love is Blind on Netflix. I never would have thought I would have been apart of something of this magnitude. It has brought a lot of opportunities, I am a part time content creator that collaborates with brands to do some marketing and partnerships, I also do traveling to different resorts and hotels for partnerships as well. I’m trying to break into the modeling world. I am heading to New York Fashion Week and I cannot express how excited I am for that.
Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?
I had to unlearn how to react to every and all things. I am still learning that, time heals all. Healing is a lifetime. I still am trying to unlearn to just take the high road sometimes. It’s hard because I can not and will not ever take disrespect from anybody. I feel the need to always check them but then I realize no one needs a reaction from me because they want to be in my place. They want to have the blessings I received and will continue to receive. The backstory for that was becoming a super villian in reality TV. It was so hard. It still is very hard.
Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?
I am a very strong and tough person. I stand in what I believe in and will always say what is on my mind regardless. I am not every persons cup of tea but I know that I will never back down or disregard my values in anyway. When the whole world was against me and fighting me about I how was on Love Is Blind, I didn’t back down. I never coward. I was defending myself online in anyway I could. I defended my partner anyway I could. It hurt me. I will admit I am a very very strong person and not too many of them could have handled that pressure.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackelinabonds?igsh=MTgyYXJnazZjMnJuMw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
- Other: TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@jackelinababy?_t=8mBOkA4TCI6&_r=1
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