Slay Girl Slay Ashley Leggs

In a very special episode, Ashley sits down with the award winning, NY Times Best Selling author of the Children of Blood & Bone series, Tomi Adeyemi. Tomi shares her creative process, reflects on how she found purpose in storytelling, the struggles & triumphs of writing her record breaking series, and the final installment of the trilogy Children of Anguish & Anarchy hitting shelves June 25th. Ashley & Tomi also talk about navigating rejection, conquering creative hurdles, and how to build your writing muscle. (For all of you aspiring authors out there!) Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about embracing your true self, the power of perseverance, and the importance of staying true to your creative process.

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Episode Timestamps:
05:10 Tomi discusses the concept of embracing your light in everyday activities
15:22 Tomi's journey from being defined by work to finding her purpose in storytelling
19:45 Challenges & surprises while writing Children of Anguish & Anarchy
30:12 Tomi on why storytelling is her true calling and needing privacy to create
37:40 Realizing the pattern of writing characters who didn't look like her
41:18 Not getting into the creative thesis at Harvard but choosing to work on her book anyway
46:03 Struggles with learning the craft of writing and pushing through despite setbacks
49:40 "Children of Blood and Bone" getting 63 rejections before hitting it big
53:28 How personal experiences shape the best stories
55:16 Advice to new writers about loving their writing and the importance of reading and writing consistently
57:44 Reflecting on what Tomi would tell her younger self with love and validation
58:53 Ashley's love for Tomi's work and excitement for what's next
01:02:15 The joy of connecting with fans and the upcoming movie adaptation with Paramount

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This week Ashley shares how to transform your mindset with abundance affirmations & scriptures. She explains how practices grounded in both affirmations and biblical scriptures help create a mindset of plentifulness and gratitude. Today you'll be guided through various affirmations focused on prosperity, wealth, joy, and eliminating limiting beliefs around scarcity. Ashley also share her favorite scriptures that reinforce these affirmations, providing a spiritual foundation to help you embrace abundance and elevate your daily mindset.

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Ashley sits down with social media superstar Jaz Turner, known for her inspiring content on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. Jaz delves into her journey from quitting law school to creating content full time, sharing valuable insights on maintaining authenticity, preventing burnout, and the power in telling your story. Jaz’s story will encourage you to embrace your individuality, and your passions but also motivate you to get serious about your self -care. Ashley & Jaz also talk about how to find your tribe in a crowded social media space, overcoming hardships, and how to stop doing things that don’t make you happy. Buckle up boo, if you’re looking to make a pivot in your life, or just trying to create cool & authentic content….this episode is for you. 

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Episode Timestamps:
07:40 Navigating your internal & external identities in early adulthood
16:18 Taking pride in your achievements
17:42 Struggling with life's challenges and uncertainties, questioning whether on the right path or not
24:35 Building courage to take the next step in life
28:21 Embracing solitude, self-discovery and empowerment
37:50 How to connect genuinely with community through content creation
41:30 Consistency, creating fresh content, & the privacy balance for success
48:53 Excellent advice for overcoming fear of talking on videos
58:33 The TikTok ban & importance of detachment in a changing industry.
01:05:06 Sharing your story resonates with and inspires others to do the same

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It's giving SEASON 6 FINALE!! At the top of this season we told you how old you, can't solve new you problems. That old keys, do not open new locks. All of you have accomplished something this year, gotten your life to a new level - but may be looking around like, "what now?" If you're unsure on what to do next, feeling uncertain about your future, and you just don't know what to do - this episode was signed, sealed & delivered just for you boo.

Be sure to come back June 3rd for BONUS summer episodes of the Slay Girl Slay podcast! We love you deep boo, thank you for another great season!
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Getting older is a blessing boo, not a curse. This week, Ashley gets into the age-old stigma surrounding aging, especially for women, and flips the script to celebrate our growth and wisdom. She shares personal anecdotes and empowering insights, reminding us of our value, no matter how old we are. Just because your biological clock is ticking, that doesn't mean it's a time bomb sis.

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What is something that you do, all the time that helps you progress, and helps you stay consistent with your goals? This week, Ashley shares 4 random life hacks that completely changed everything for her.  In hopes that at least one of these life hacks can change the game completely for you too boo.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Podcast continues after season break.
04:48 Struggling with expressing thoughts and emotions.
09:00 Stop being in a rush to peak in life.
11:50 Using an alter ego to adapt behavior.
17:37 Focus on yourself & let others focus on them.

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