36 episodes

Welcome to Dear Young Queen: The Podcast. Welcome to your safe place. Welcome to the place where women just like you are shedding their skin for a good laugh, a moment of inclusivity, and yes, the occasional tear.Each week hosts Ashley Weatherspoon and Alexis Stoudemire invite women at various stages in their journeys to share some of life’s most memorable moments. By exploring their “firsts” and “lasts” we are able to identify the unique pieces of their crowns that molded them into the Queens they are today. 

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    • 4.5 • 47 Ratings

Welcome to Dear Young Queen: The Podcast. Welcome to your safe place. Welcome to the place where women just like you are shedding their skin for a good laugh, a moment of inclusivity, and yes, the occasional tear.Each week hosts Ashley Weatherspoon and Alexis Stoudemire invite women at various stages in their journeys to share some of life’s most memorable moments. By exploring their “firsts” and “lasts” we are able to identify the unique pieces of their crowns that molded them into the Queens they are today. 

    A New Beginning...

    A New Beginning...

    What’s that saying? Life is what happens to you when you’re busy making plans?
    Ashley was ready to put the Dear Young Queen podcast on a break until God said Aht! Aht! Aht! Wait a minute!  A listing in the Apple Podcast New Beginnings section has boosted the audience and also Ashley’s confidence in her dreams. 
    Dear Young Queen is no longer just a podcast, it is a network for podcasts by women with extraordinary voices.  On this episode get introduced to the Dear Young Queen Podcast Network and the incredible podcasts under the umbrella. 
    05:38 - Meet Ask Ashley: The Podcast: 
    Do you know what unites women everywhere?

    The unbelievable, hilariously offensive shit we go through – from failed relationships and disaster dates to trying to balance marriage and parenting a terrorist-like three-year-old.
     You know what makes all of us okay? Laughing about it with your best friend. 
    ​Join @dearyoungqueen’s founder, Ashley W., and her bestie, Ashley N. for their intimate, unapologetic, unfiltered weekly check-in, as these two friends on opposite coasts coach each other through this thing called life.
    Follow @askashleypodcast


    28:59 - Meet Ready Set Grow with S. Tia Brown:
    If you've been listening to this podcast and you've already been introduced to  S. Tia Brown, a licensed therapist and journalist, host of Ready Set Grow. 
    Ready, Set, Grow is the ultimate group therapy space where Tia has informative, impactful and entertaining discussions about ways to dynamically shift your mental health, practical life skills — and grow.
    From healing past wounds and untangling toxic relationships to unearthing healthier coping mechanisms, each episode tackles the soft and hard skills needed to manage the toughest aspects of adulting. 
    This isn't just a podcast; This is a space to grow.   
    Follow @rsg.therapy & @stiabrown


    40:42 Meet It’s Not That Serious with Drea & Lina:
    Get ready to dive deep into the shallow end of pop culture. You'll get to meet Andrea the fashion maven with over a decade of style expertise and a PhD in celebrity gossip and on the other mic is Lina the wardrobe whisperer.  She's a celebrity wardrobe stylist weaving through the glamorous sets of films, commercials, and the closets of your favorite athletes. 
    Join Drea and Lina every week as they spill the tea on everything celebrity, dissect fashion with surgical precision, and prove that life is just a runway, strut worthy and filled with laughter. Serious is so last season. 
    Follow @itsnottthatserious  & @linagosh

    Just like the category Apple podcast Dear Young Queen is featured in..... This is just the beginning.

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    Quiet Storm Feat. Mary Floyd

    Quiet Storm Feat. Mary Floyd

    This week on Dear Young Queen: The Podcast, your hosts Ashley Weatherspoon and Alexis Stoudemire are coming to you live from #CasaLex with a very special guest, one of Toronto’s finest, Mary Floyd.Mary, also known as MaryAnn or the enigmatic Windy Snow Blossom is a devoted mother, trusted friend, and a staunch supporter of Dear Young Queen. Mary steps out from behind the camera to take the spotlight in this engaging conversation.
    In this episode, the ladies delve into the importance of supportive friends and also of showing up for yourself while challenging the timeless adage that insists, "you cannot pour from an empty cup."
    Mary also lets the world in on a very little known fact, keeps it real about the cost of motherhood, and participates in a fire round of questions.  Mary also shares her honest opinions on relationship hall passes, living forever, and how to approach friends that are being cheated on. 
    Tune in to discover Mary's refreshing honesty and join the conversation on the importance of authentic connections.

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    ©2023 Dear Young Queen
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    • 56 min
    I Still Said $500 Feat. Sue Tsai

    I Still Said $500 Feat. Sue Tsai

    In this very special episode of Dear Young Queen: The Podcast, hosts Ashley Weatherspoon and Alexis Stoudemire are coming to you live from the Perez Art Museum Miami during #MiamiArtWeek. This week,  the ladies sit down with artist and designer, Sue Tsai, for a mini episode in front of a live episode brought to you by Orbit Gum.


    Sue's an artist and a designer born in New York City who has had a lifelong dedication to the visual arts. Sue's bold and edgy work reflects an impressive crossover of art, fashion, sports and pop culture. As an artist Sue works with acrylic on canvas as well as mixed media sculpture. Her inspiration is creating contemporary art for the younger generation, in hopes that they can relate and appreciate fine art in a world where everything is now digital. 


    Her pop-surrealism style has infiltrated into the music industry creating major collaborations with stars such as Rihanna and Wale. Sue's self-made brand has led to sold out pop-up shops worldwide and a wildly successful line of merchandise and collectibles. Sue has also used her unique female-empowered aesthetic to collaborate with notable brands such as the NBA, Puma, Bleacher Report, Space Jam and many more. Sue Tsai has That DiNG!


    Tune in as she discusses growing up with a tribe who nurtured her career in art, love and heartbreak as a source of inspiration, and the confidence it takes to take a bet on yourself. From the neighbor who brought her first piece to the Puma display in Taiwan, Sue lets the ladies in on her beautiful journey. This is episode you don’t want to miss. 

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    Http://www.suetsai.com


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    • 24 min
    Work In Progress: Change Is In The Air

    Work In Progress: Change Is In The Air

    Welcome to "Dear Young Queen: Work In Progress," where hosts Ashley Weatherspoon and licensed therapist S. Tia Brown delve into the most engaging topics, quotes, and moments from previous episodes of the Dear Young Queen podcast.
    But this week, we're not here this week to digest an episode. We're here to digest this podcast, the Dear Young Queen podcast and what you can expect out of the remaining 3 episodes of the year. 


    Ashley is back solo on the mic and contemplating if this will be a permanent change? A clip from friend & creator Jasmine Griiffith left Ashley unsure how to continue this podcast in a way that feels good for the audience, but also feels good for her as a creator. 


    So this episode is also a work in progress for you. What do you want out of this podcast? What do you want to hear? What would help make your life better?

    We're just gonna work through this together, okay?!? Let’s get it!




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    ©2023 Dear Young Queen
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    • 18 min
    Work In Progress: I'm A Workaholic

    Work In Progress: I'm A Workaholic

    Welcome to "Dear Young Queen: Work In Progress," where hosts Ashley Weatherspoon and licensed therapist S. Tia Brown delve into the most engaging topics, quotes, and moments from previous episodes of the Dear Young Queen podcast.
    This week, Ashley recaps the latest episode featuring the incredible Krystal Vega. Krystal isn't just an on-air host—she's a powerhouse managing three thriving businesses. From Fortune and Forks, empowering women of color, to Cositas, a beauty brand with travel cosmetic essentials, and her groundbreaking e-guide "Map to Media" for aspiring on-air talents.
    In Krystal’s episode, one moment really caught Ashley's attention. Krystal's innate hustle, shaped by her roots as a native New Yorker and the contrast of her with a more balanced work life since moving to Miami.
    This resonates deeply with Ashley, who acknowledges her own tendencies to push herself to exhaustion. She shares her struggles with being a workaholic, shedding light on the reality that work addiction is a genuine condition often misunderstood in today's digital age.
    While workaholism may serve as an escape from personal issues, it can significantly impact relationships and mental health. Ashley, too, grapples with anxiety about the future and the fear of not doing enough.
    Join us as we explore the complexities of work addiction, its effects on mental and physical health, and how these challenges impact ambitious young women striving for success.


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    ©2023 Dear Young Queen
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    • 25 min
    Can't Stop, Won't Stop Feat Krystal Vega

    Can't Stop, Won't Stop Feat Krystal Vega

    🎙️ Welcome to "Dear Young Queen," the empowering podcast celebrating exceptional women and their remarkable journeys!
    Join hosts Ashley Weatherspoon and Alexis Stoudemire for a new episode of Dear Young Queen: The Podcast, broadcasting live from the vibrant #CasaLex. This week, they're joined by the unstoppable force that is Krystal Vega.


    Krystal isn't just an on-air host—she's a dynamo, juggling three thriving businesses. She keeps herself busy with Fortune and Forks, a professional haven empowering women of color; Cositas, a stunning beauty brand boasting travel cosmetic bags designed to carry your makeup essentials wherever you go; and her groundbreaking e-guide, "Map to Media," a beacon for aspiring on-air talents.

    In this conversation, Ashley, Alexis, and Krystal delve into the roots of Krystal's work ethic, exploring the influence of her family and the unwavering support from her significant other, who stands by her side through every dream pursued.


    Amidst the hustle, Krystal unveils a profound motivation—creating extraordinary experiences for her family, the very backbone of her journey. Ashley and Alexis echo this sentiment, recognizing the immense power in uplifting those who've shaped their paths.

    Shifting gears, the trio embarks on a fiery round of questions, placing Krystal in the hot seat as she navigates a rapid-fire session meant for the girlies.

    🎧 Don't miss this intimate and energizing episode as Krystal Vega shares her stories and insights, inspiring every young queen to reach for their dreams!


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    @krystalvega on Instagram


    ©2023 Dear Young Queen
    Mastered by Gabi Grella

    • 40 min

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47 Ratings

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