CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – A Clay County woman is turning everyday life into wholesome, must-watch content — and the internet can’t get enough.
Ronsina Ray, better known on social media as “Real Ronsina,” has built a loyal following of more than half a million by keeping it real. But according to Ronsina, her goal goes beyond the numbers. For her, it’s about visibility, giving mothers who look like her a voice and a place to feel seen.
Ronsina, a wife and mother of two who lives in a quiet neighborhood in Clay County, always knew she wanted to create content on social media.
“I just started talking about everyday life. The things we had at work, the things we owned, as a mom, as a wife. Everybody started laughing with it. We started going live, and I think the numbers went up quicker than we anticipated,” she said.
Unlike other content creators, Ronsina does not need a fancy production or tons of equipment to get big numbers on social media.
She said all she needs is her phone, her tripod, and sometimes her ring light to make the magic happen.
“I’m cheap.. Can you really say you’re cheap? Everything, unless it’s $20, I’m not going to get it,” Ronsina said.
She also doesn’t need a designated space for shooting her videos; in fact, her pantry is one of her go-to spots for creating content.
“My phone fits perfectly between the hot sauce and the can,” Ronsina said.
Being a content creator has been Ronsina’s lifelong dream. However, it wasn’t until 2024 that she decided to give it her all.
“My first goal was just, I just want $500 a month. It’ll help cover, you know, like water, you know, some extra bills,” she said.
Now, just over a year later, and with more than 1 million followers across all her social media accounts, Ronsina has not only reached that $500 goal, she has exceeded it — by a lot.
In November 2024, she brought in her first $10,000.
While she said it is a nice feeling to be able to provide for her family with her content, the real reward is deeper than that.
“It makes me feel seen. It makes me feel like I’m not alone. And that’s how I want people to feel when they’re watching my content,” she said. “I feel like we live in a world now where everybody makes it seem like life is perfect. Everything is an aesthetic. That’s not realistic for the average person,” Ronsina said.
Ronsina also said she hopes her platform helps raise awareness about the importance of mental health — something that is very personal to her.
“For me, that’s important because I suffer from bipolar and anxiety and depression. So for me, that’s the biggest thing that I want. I want people to come to my page and leave away happy, even if it’s only for five or ten minutes,” Ronsina said.
When she is not behind the camera, Ronsina spends her time studying and learning the latest trends to improve her content. This comes easily for her because she has always loved school and learning.
“I’m a chronic schooler. I have four degrees,” Ronsina said.
At the end of the day, Ronsina just wants to be a voice and an inspiration for others who look like her.
“I feel like sometimes as Black women, spaces aren’t made for us, and then when you add on top of that that I’m darker one and two, I’m heavier set, I feel like people do kind of stereotype us. Realistically, they want us to be the fat, funny friend. But, it’s like, hey, I don’t mind being the funny friend, but not everything has to kind of go back to that. And so, I want people to learn, hey, you can be an angry Black woman all you want to. Go out and be whatever you want to be. It’s not whatever they call you, it’s what you answer to,” Ronsina said.