We don't have to be perfect, but we should all set some sort of standard for our lives. Standards for our business. Standards for our relationships, we could keep going. Think of one area of your life where you want to see change, and start there. This week, Ashley talks about why having standards in every area of your life is important, and encourages us all to rise up and meet every bar that we set for ourselves. Thanks To Today's Sponsors! Get 10% off your first month when you visit...

God can change your entire life in a heartbeat boo, and he can use whoever and whatever to do it. If you stick with your dreams, and remember that you aren't doing it alone, anything is possible sis. Your steps are already ordered. You just have to take them. Thanks To Today's Sponsors! Check out the new Clairol Textures & Tones designed with texture & color specialist, and created with you in mind! Shop The Merch! Shop official Slay Girl Slay Podcast Merch! Follow...

We get wrapped up in our everyday tasks, the to do lists, and the things we have to get done and we sometimes forget the mission. Sometimes you have to come back to the basics and remember why you even started what you're doing in the first place. On the days when you feel like you're not doing a good job within your business, your personal life, or chasing your dreams - remember God validated it, when He gave it to you. Remember what got you here in the first place. Follow...

We can be in such a hurry to get to the next level in our lives, that we miss the beauty in the moments that we currently have. This current version of who you are HAS to exist, so that the next version of yourself can thrive. You are always evolving boo and you will never have this version of yourself again. So maybe take a minute to pause, slow down, and be with her. Thanks To Today's Sponsors! Listen now to Black Stories, Black Truths from NPR – wherever you get podcasts. Shop The New Pod...

If tomorrow, your favorite app disappeared, what would you do? In the event these algorithms change, the market changes, or the industry that you're in changes - can you still move forward with your dreams and the vision you have of your life? If the medium you use to run or market your business goes away, can you still move forward with your purpose. Today's episode is not to give you anxiety, but to hopefully get you to start thinking of different ways to do what you're already doing. To...

Most of us, will not treat our own selves, like we would treat our very best of friends. We comfort our friends when they need us. We give them grace, and acceptance. We are ready to ride at dawn, whenever someone does them wrong. But we will not hold ourselves to that same regard. We're not saying your bestie doesn't deserve that kind of love, effort, & validation. We're saying that you deserve that kind of love, effort, & validation too. Thanks To Today’s Sponsors! Make everyday,...

We all have moments of doubt, feeling like we don't measure up or belong. But remember, you're in that room or sitting at that same table just like everyone else. Even if you feel out of place, don't run from it sis. Stand up straight, shoulders back and boobs up. Slide your credentials across the table, and don't be afraid to show people who THEY are in the room with. Thanks To Today’s Sponsors! Listen now to Black Stories, Black Truths from NPR – wherever you get podcasts. Follow...

You probably have a good idea you’re sitting on right now, but too busy thinking about how it’s going to work out, instead of just jumping in and trying it. Honestly boo, there's no way to tell how it's going to work - until you see it working. Don't be afraid to follow through on your ideas, and try them out. Get out of your head sis....and just do it. Thanks To Today’s Sponsors! Visit betterhelp.com/slay to get 10% off your first month. Eat clean without the hassle! Try Factor today and...

If tomorrow you want to pop out and do something brand new, get out of whatever box someone has put you in - do it boo. The moment you choose not to live your life by the standards that someone else has set for you, there is bound to be somebody who doesn't like it. Some people only want to see you doing as good as they are. But you know what sis? They don't have to like it. And you don't have to care. ** Android Users** You can stream the Slay Girl Slay podcast on several podcast apps for...

Maybe self care, isn’t just the products and practices we use to make ourselves feel good, look youthful, and be our best selves. Maybe self care, is also learning how to not care so much about things that we can’t go back and change. Worrying about things that haven't happened yet. When we hold on to negativity, and things we can't control - our body is keeping score. And to be honest sis....it's not that deep. It was never...that deep. ** Android Users** You can stream the Slay Girl Slay...

If it's something you want, go get it. If it's something you want to try, go try it. You don't have to wait for other people to be on board, to do something you want to do. Even if you have to do it by yourself. Most of the time other people will choose what is best for them, their budget, and their timeline. You have to make sure you're doing what is best for you...too. Thanks To Today’s Sponsors! Visit waldenu.edu and take charge of your education at Walden University. Listen now to Black...

If you've managed to get yourself to this point in your life, just imagine what ELSE you can do? Where else can you go? If you can see it in your head sis, you can see it in real life. New chapters, are new beginnings and in this chapter - give yourself permission to dream bigger. Because where your energy goes, your focus grows. Put that energy on yourself this year sis. Let this be the year, you keep every promise you've made to yourself. Thanks To Today’s Sponsors! Visit...

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Sometimes it feels like we're not moving fast enough throughout life. Sometimes it feels like we're not moving at all. When you find yourself in a season of waiting, or maybe you had to take a few steps back in life...it can feel like God has forgotten about you. Everyone wants to make big "announcements" and post their big wins, but no one talks about the small moments you go through to get there. Sometimes it may feel like nothing will ever change, and things will never work out. But the...

Don't let the unknown stop you from progressing. Don't let what you don't know, stop you from what you can learn. How will you know what you are capable of, if you continue to do the same things you always do? Best case scenario, things work out in your favor. Worst case scenario, things still end up working out in your favor. So honestly sis....what's the worst that can happen? Thanks To Today’s Sponsors! Listen to "See The Thing Is" hosted by Bridget Kelly & Mandii B! Subscribe on...

As you prepare yourself for this next year boo, do not be hard on yourself because you didn’t get everything done this year. Give yourself some grace, and look forward. This week Ash gives some tips & tricks on preparing for a new year, setting intentions, and gets you thinking about what you may need to start doing (or stop doing) in the new year to start hitting some of your goals. Thanks To Today’s Sponsors! Today’s episode is sponsored by EarnIn! Make everyday payday, with Earnin!...

Just because it's not happening right now, that doesn't mean it's not going to happen later. It's just not happening right now. Sometimes the plans we make for our lives don't go according to plan. Sometimes the math just doesn't add up. But if it's not working right now, maybe there's another plan at play. Happy Thanksgiving week!!! Thankful for each and every one of you. We love you deep. :) Thanks To Today’s Sponsors! Learn a new language today with Babbel! Get 55% off your subscription...

Have you ever finally found a moment of joy, and quickly got scared that someone or something was going to ruin it? Have you ever found a moment of peace, but deep down waiting for the other shoe to drop and everything to fall apart? Girl, we have. This is called self sabotage. When we count ourselves out of experiencing real joy and real happiness, because we’re waiting on something bad to happen. We're waiting on something to hit the fan, instead of feeling safe in our joy and just allowing...

There is no version of you that will make everyone happy sis. So collectively, let's all stop trying. The only thing that you can do, is be yourself. What makes you, YOU, is what makes you special. It's what makes you unique. It's what makes you one of one. Let people criticize, judge, and say whatever they want to say about you. Keep showing up as who you are sis. Not who your aunties, uncles, followers, viewers, or spectators think you should be. Thanks To Today’s Sponsors! Today’s episode...

Even though the situation may not be ideal, sometimes you have to do what you have to do sis. Things happen, and sometimes we can't control it. But we can control how we respond. We make things hard for ourselves when we become emotional, and let our emotions get in the way of making clear decisions. You can't go back and change how things have happened in your life, but you can change how you respond to them. Stop stressing sis...start moving. Subscribe To Our YouTube! Watch the video...

The good thing about God is that you can always call him up. When you feel helpless, and overwhelmed. When life feels chaotic and you don’t know what to do. This week, with everything going on in the world, Ash reminds us that sometimes all you need to do is open up your mouth and talk to him. Without perfection. Without the need to say or do everything right. Just you, speaking what’s on your heart - to someone who's always willing to listen. Thanks To Today’s Sponsors! Learn a new language...

Your job is your purpose sis. Your assignment, is your responsibility. The people in our lives all serve a purpose, but it's up to us to determine what purpose that is. The more you grow and evolve, the bigger that purpose becomes, and you can't carry purpose and everybody else too. Let the actions of others determine where they sit in the show that is your life. We're talking friends, family members, coworkers - anybody can get it sis! People are going to do what they want to do, but you...

Buying pens, new planners, and new notebooks to get organized will do nothing if you don't sit down and actually do the work you plan to do in them. Most of the time sis, it’s the things that we put off, the things that we feel the most resistance to…those are the things that end up changing our lives. Sometimes you just don't feel like it, and we get it. But if you wait to feel good, and you wait to feel motivated enough to finish...it will never get done. Thanks To Today’s Sponsors! Learn a...

How would future you feel about the decisions you make each day? How would she respond to the issues happening in your life right now? Sometimes when we need answers, we look externally. We ask our family members and friends for advice. We need someone to motivate and inspire us. But the reality is, if we just took a minute to get quiet, and shut out the outside noise...we have the answers that we need. That if we could only take the time to imagine what a future version of ourselves would...