Top 10 things that make me happy - Joty Kay

Seeing my mother happy: My wonderful mother sacrificed everything to come to a new country. She gave me and my brother as much as she could. Now it’s my turn to give back. So little things that please her make me incredibly happy. I like to introduce her to new places even though she wants me to ‘save my money’ (laughs). I love buying her new shoes and purses. I want to give her everything she deserves and more.

Joty Kay Uncut: One day, my friend told me to buy a microphone and start my own podcast. I bought one and it literally sat on the shelf for a year. Finally, one day I decided to research how to basically record, upload and never looked back. Now I have a show on Rukus Avenue and Dash Radio. My main goal is to be that person who everyone comes and sees when they visit California. I want to interview top celebrities and be the voice that people need to hear. Hopefully, one day I will be the voice of all of California.

Finding new restaurants: There are so many restaurants in Los Angeles that it gets over-whelming. But I am a master at finding spots. Ambience, service, livelihood and the taste of a restaurant are so important to me. So when I find one with all of these, I am a happy camper. I’m the person who people call when they want to find a new happening spot.

Travel: I believe travel is important for the mind and soul. I love seeing new places and meeting new people. I am an open-minded person, so to grow, I travel. I hope to travel the world one day. I have a tattoo on my wrist of an aeroplane. It’s to motivate me to try to make an effort to take a trip once a year.

Receiving positive feedback: Opening up a message from someone telling me that I have helped or encouraged them to be themselves feels great. That feeling means everything to me. That’s exactly why I do what I do. Even 10 just good messages can even a hundred negative messages, and that’s the feeling I want. That’s the feeling I care for.

Making people laugh: Seeing people laugh makes me feel like I’m doing my deed. Laughing makes life so much better. Making someone laugh who is ‘reserved’ is my favourite as it means I have ‘that’ factor.

Helping others: Being kind to one another is being overlooked in today’s generation, so I try my hardest to help others in need. Whether it’s giving back to the community, or just opening the door for someone who is talented, but held back. I don’t want anyone to have to hold back because of ‘what people will think’, who cares about those people. What matters are the ones who support and love you.

Surprises: I love getting surprises. I’m always the one surprising others, so when someone does it for me, it means so much. It’s hard to surprise me though, (FYI).

Dancing: A lot of people don’t know this about me, but I was in a dance team when I was younger. And my hip hop dance game is pretty strong. I literally dance for hours in front of the mirror. I kind of wish I took my dancing abilities to the main stage. Better late than never?

Music: Whether you are sad, happy, mad or anything else, music will be there for you no matter what. Music is life.

Joty Kay hosts the talk show Joty Kay Uncut on Rukus Avenue Radio Thursdays at 6 pm GMT / 10 pm PST / 10:30 pm IST. rukusavenueradio.com and Twitter & Instagram:

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