Show and Prove

On this week's episode, Ashley talks about trust and how it’s built for her through a show and prove model. She’ll share how her definition of trust has changed over time, how to walk in the show and prove model in love and career, and what she does when someone breaks her trust.

TVT: ...and just like that, Carrie should have picked up the phone

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Buoyancy

On this week's episode, we talk about the power of the rebound. Listen as Ashley shares a vulnerable moment about her life and business through reflections on November 2021 and what it taught her about perspective, leveraging data to make informed decisions, and not falling apart when things get hard.

TVT: The Character Self Sabotage

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You Have A Choice

On this week’s episode, we discuss the power of decisiveness and why sitting in indecision is always a bad decision.

TVT: Classic Black Holiday Movies

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Fearlessness Not Required

On this week’s episode, we discuss using fear as a tool to help you succeed and why fearlessness isn’t required for you to advance.

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Speak for Yourself

On this week's episode, we talk about speaking up for yourself, instead of letting your work “speak for itself.”


TVT: Shoutout to Susan Kelechi Watson

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A Brave Space

On this week’s episode, Ashley talks about her rejection of the idea of “safe space” and discusses how the idea of brave space resonates more with her and the lived experience of Black women.

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TVT: Queens is better than I anticipated

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Is it Out Of Reach?

On this week’s episode, we talk about the things that feel out of reach, the things that feel beyond us, and how they may not be as far as we think in life and love.

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TVT: Lee Daniels Ruins Everything

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By The Numbers: The Power of Mentorship

On this week’s episode, we talk about the power of mentorship. Not just the warm and fuzzy feelings you get from having someone in your corner, but what the data shows about the impact of mentorship on earning and promotion potential for professional women.

TVT: Olivia Stands Up To Her Boss

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Public Speaking

On this week’s episode, we talk the power of voice and using yours to position yourself as a public speaker in your area of expertise. Listen as Ashley talks about her most impactful public speaking engagements, how she preps for practices for public talks, and why it’s important to use your voice.

TVT: New Amsterdam: Being tethered to your partner

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Thinking Differently


On this week’s episode, we talk about thinking differently and the importance of changing your mind as new information becomes available. Plus, Ashley shares some of the ways her thoughts differ from most of society and why she encourages you to consider these thoughts too.

TVT: Our Kind of People, Blood & Water is BACK. RIP Jackson on the Rookie.

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Money Where Your Mouth Is

On this week’s episode, we talk about the importance of spending your money on the things you really care about and how your budget is representative of your values.

TVT: Virtual Church

Joel Olsteen

New Life In Christ Interdonominational

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Outside Your Means

On this week’s episode, we talk about lifestyle and budget, what it means to live inside and outside of your means.

TVT:Getting Back w/ Your Ex

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Easier Than You Think

One this week’s episode, we’re reminded that while we can do hard things, life may be easier than we think if we focus on these two things.

Resources from this week’s episode:

Joel Osteen: Easier Than You Think

TVT: Queen Sugar & Blood & Water are Coming Back this September

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Stop Fakin’ It

On this week’s episode, we talk about being fake, being authentic, and the awkward space in between. Listen as Ashley discusses how societal pressures can force you to fake it at work and how you must guard your reputation to maintain your authenticity.

TVT: Titletown High

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Abuse By Any Other Name

On this week's episode, we talk about abusive relationships. It’s pretty easy to call out physical harm (punching, hitting, slapping) as signs of abuse in relationships. But the more insidious emotional, financial, and sexual abuse can be harder to spot. Listen as Ashley talks about identifying abuse in her own relationships, and the signs to look for to identify in your own or someone you love.

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse. Connect with the National Domestic Violence Hotline at https://www.thehotline.org/

TVT: Does TV Normalize Abuse?

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A Person of Multitudes

One this week's episode, we celebrate the slash. The Writer/Accountant The Employee/CEO, the Mom/Wife. We celebrate all that we are and how there is more life in the “/” than without it.

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Who Shows Up

On this week's episode, we talk about the power of presence. After a year of social and physical distancing the power of presence means more than ever. Who shows up for you, who doesn’t and how it all makes you feel matters. Listen as Ashley breaks down how societal norms have left her feeling on the outside about who shows up for her and what she’s doing about it.

Good Trouble: July Episodes

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How Does She Do It

On this week’s episode, Ashley answers the age old questions of “how do you work full time and run a business full time”. If you’re looking for those Beyonce time management level skills… this episode is for you.

TVT: Why I’m not watching manifest

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Highs & Lows

On this week's episode, we talk managing the emotional roller coaster, what keeps us stable and why it’s so important to ride the wave.

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No More Secrets

On this week’s episode, we talk about secrets. Why we tell them, why they are hurtful, and the joy of not holding on to the secret.

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