Too Authentic Podcast

Too Authentic
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Just a girl and her mic🤍💫 Always keepin it REAL.RAW.AUTHENTIC 🤍💫 Host: Ashley Moniique

  1. Jun 1

    I'm the Birthday S2 Ep.38

    In this special birthday episode, Ashley Moniique takes a moment to celebrate the woman she’s becoming. As she prepares to turn 38, she reflects on the journey that brought her here—the struggles, the sacrifices, the grief, the growth, and the quiet victories that often go unnoticed. From financial milestones and motherhood to healing, gratitude, and learning how to embrace peace after years of survival mode, this episode is a love letter to herself and a reminder that every chapter deserves to be celebrated. Because sometimes the greatest gift isn’t what someone gives you—it’s taking the time to recognize how far you’ve come. So yes… this year, Ashley Monique is the birthday. 🥂✨

    56 min

  2. May 14

    Healing & Building Behind the Scenes: A Conversation with Tiffany Black S2 Ep.37

    Most behind-the-scenes stories only scratch the surface. But Tiffany Black shares the raw truth about building a career in a male-dominated industry—navigating grief, overcoming trauma, balancing hustle with healing, and learning how to protect her peace while chasing success. In this episode of Too Authentic, Tiffany opens up about her journey from foster care and adversity to becoming a respected production specialist working behind the scenes with major artists and brands. She shares how resilience, faith, networking, and authenticity helped her create opportunities in spaces where women are often overlooked. This conversation is for creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone trying to build something meaningful without losing themselves in the process. Tiffany’s story is proof that success isn’t just about talent—it’s about persistence, healing, faith, and showing up as your authentic self every single day. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or stuck in survival mode, this episode is your reminder that your story still has power.

    53 min

  3. May 10

    Lili & Me: A Mother's Day Bonus S2 Ep.36

    Motherhood isn’t always soft moments and picture-perfect memories. Sometimes it’s survival. Sometimes it’s sacrifice. And sometimes it’s finding the strength to keep going when life feels impossible. In this deeply personal Mother’s Day bonus episode of Too Authentic, Ashley-Moniique opens her heart alongside a very special guest—her soon-to-be 16-year-old daughter, Liliyahna,for an honest conversation about motherhood, growth, resilience, and the journey they’ve shared together. From navigating homelessness and rebuilding from difficult seasons to creating a life rooted in peace, love, and stability, Ashley reflects on the realities of raising two daughters while fighting battles behind the scenes. Together, mother and daughter share laughter, memories, hard truths, and heartfelt reflections on how their bond has evolved through every chapter. This episode is more than a Mother’s Day conversation; it’s a love letter to survival, healing, and the unbreakable connection between a mother and her children.

    29 min

  4. Apr 29

    Peace looks good on me S2 Ep.35

    Most of us are rediscovering freedom and joy in the middle of life’s chaos—but what does true authenticity actually look like? In this episode, Ashley Moniique opens up about her journey of embracing her most genuine self, protecting her peace, and learning how to celebrate imperfect wins along the way. From navigating friendships and setting boundaries to trusting intuition and choosing joy on purpose, this conversation is all about coming back home to yourself. Ashley also shares moments from her recent spring break experiences and how staying aligned with who she truly is created space for new opportunities, deeper clarity, and gratitude in unexpected places. We get into: Discernment in relationships and friendshipsProtecting your peace in chaotic seasonsStaying grounded when life feels unpredictableReconnecting with purpose and self-trustWhy authenticity is the highest form of self-loveIf you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply ready to live more intentionally, this episode is your reminder that peace and joy aren’t found—they’re chosen. You don’t have to survive your life. You can start living it fully, honestly, and on your own terms.

    36 min

  5. Apr 15

    The Power in Patience: A Conversation with Audy Audemar S2 Ep.34

    Most female rappers lean into the same narratives—but Audy Audemar is doing something different. In this episode, Audy brings a fearless, raw energy as she shares how she’s building her career through authenticity—from her East Coast roots to the release of her debut EP, Audemar. Her journey is a reminder that you don’t have to conform to be successful—you just have to stay true to your craft. We get into her rise from viral freestyles that caught the attention of artists like Foxy Brown and Tierra Whack, to carving out her own lane in an industry that often lacks depth in storytelling for Black women. Audy opens up about: trusting the processnavigating rejection and setbacksembracing growth and imperfectionsand staying grounded while chasing something biggerThis conversation is for anyone learning to move at their own pace, trust their journey, and honor who they are becoming. Tap in and experience a voice that’s not just here to be heard—but felt.

    47 min

  6. Apr 1

    This Wasn't the Plan S2.Ep.33

    Life is changing… and this time, my kids feel it too. In this episode, I’m taking y’all into a real moment I had with my daughters ; one that caught me completely off guard. We were fine… and then suddenly, we weren’t. Tears, hard truths, and the realization that this wasn’t the plan. My children are grieving the idea of a family that’s not coming back… and at the same time, I’m grieving too. The hardest part?I’m trying to guide them through emotions I’ve never personally experienced. This version of motherhood… my mom never had to go through it.So I’m learning in real time — how to hold space for them, while still figuring out how to hold myself. We talk about: What it feels like when your kids start to understand the shiftCarrying your pain and theirs at the same timeLearning your children’s different emotional languagesBeing the safe space… even when you’re hurting tooAnd how I’m redefining motherhood in a season that feels like a beautiful disasterThis episode isn’t polished.It’s honest.It’s heavy. But it’s also full of love. Because even in the breaking… we’re still building something real.If you’ve ever felt like you had to be strong for everybody while quietly falling apart… this one is for you.

    47 min

  7. Mar 21

    The Weight of Expectations S2.Ep.32

    Sometimes it’s not love that’s exhausting… it’s the expectations we attach to it. In this episode, I’m reflecting on relationships, heartbreak, and what it really takes to heal and move forward. I open up about how expectations—both spoken and unspoken—can quietly drain us, especially when we’re holding onto what we thought something should be. We’re talking about: How expectations shape (and sometimes damage) our relationships The emotional weight of heartbreak and unmet expectations Learning to trust yourself again after things don’t work out Letting go of control and unrealistic ideals What it looks like to heal, reset, and move differently Because the truth is…when you learn to manage your expectations, you protect your peace. This episode is for the woman who’s ready to stop forcing, stop overextending, and start choosing herself—fully and unapologetically.

    46 min

  8. Mar 4

    What Are You Chasing?

    Most of us have heard the phrase “chase your dreams.”But somewhere along the way — especially in hustle culture — we started taking that literally. In this episode, I’m talking about what it really means to chase… and how that mindset can quietly turn into exhaustion, comparison, and constantly feeling like you’re behind. As women, we’ve been conditioned to chase — approval, partnership, perfection, beauty standards, validation. And sometimes we’re moving so fast toward the next thing that we don’t even enjoy what we once prayed for. I open up about moments in my own life where I realized I wasn’t building — I was chasing. Chasing the idea of family. Chasing timelines. Chasing the picture instead of doing the inner work. And how slowing down changed everything. We also talk about hustle culture, self-esteem, body image, relationships, and why being alone isn’t a punishment — it can actually be clarity. In honor of Women’s History Month, I reflect on the legacy of Shirley Chisholm and what it means to be “unbought and unbossed” in a world that constantly pressures women to perform. This isn’t a step-by-step guide.It’s a safe space to reflect. If you’ve been feeling tired, anxious, or like you’re always reaching for the next thing… this conversation is for you. Maybe the goal isn’t to chase.Maybe the goal is to become.

    52 min
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Just a girl and her mic🤍💫 Always keepin it REAL.RAW.AUTHENTIC 🤍💫 Host: Ashley Moniique

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  • Creator
    Too Authentic
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Too Authentic
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