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!—---------Follow Dear Young Queen:www.dearyoungqueen.com@DearYoungQueen on InstagramFollow Ashley:@IsThatHer on Instagram©2023 Dear Young QueenMastered by Gabi Grella

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.

This week on Dear Young Queen: The Podcast, your hosts Ashley Weatherspoon and Alexis Stoudemire are coming to you live from #CasaLex with Truth seeker and truth speaker, the remarkable Nikki Spolestra.Nikki is a woman of depth, and in this episode, she graciously opens up about her journey to womanhood. As a child of an addict, she offers a heartfelt glimpse into her upbringing, allowing us to better understand the challenges she faced. Nikki boldly embraces the identity of an alcoholic, all in a bid to shed light on the very real struggles faced by everyday people. However, Nikki now lives her best life as a proud, sober woman.She is also the creator and host of The Know With Nikki Spo podcast, where she highlights the experiences of women who are finding and celebrating their inner knowing. However, in this episode, the women dive deep into one of their favorite episodes from Nikki's show, "We're all F*cked up" and explore the notion that it's not about what happens to you, but how you respond, and the significant and subtle ways that generational trauma can impact our lives.The ladies also delve into the importance of granting yourself the permission to feel your big a** feelings, the art of aging gracefully, and the liberating concept of not being tethered to a single storyline for your life.It's a conversation that radiates warmth, wisdom, and the kind of camaraderie that makes you feel right at home. Tune in!—---------Follow Dear Young Queen:www.dearyoungqueen.com@DearYoungQueen on InstagramFollow Ashley:@IsThatHer on InstagramFollow Alexis:@Lex_A_S on InstagramFollow Our Guest:@nikkisappspo on Instagram©2023 Dear Young QueenMastered by Gabi Grella

Welcome Back to another episode of Dear Young Queen: Work In Progress, the audio-only series, where host of Dear Young Queen The Podcast, Ashley Weatherspoon and Licensed Therapist, S. Tia Brown, revisit their favorite moments, quotes, and clips from previous episodes of the Dear Young Queen podcast.Work in Progress is usually a time for us to do a deeper dive into previous episodes, but on today’s episode we’re deep diving into our very own, S.Tia Brown. We’ll get to know a little bit more about the woman who has input and insights on your favorite guests.With questions like: Have you ever taken a solo trip? When was the last time you took a Baecation? Who is the first person you spoke to today? When was the first time you went on a plane? When was the last time you disappointed someone you love?Tia is in the hotspot. But don’t worry, it’s all still very PG, this is a SFW podcast. Follow Dear Young Queen:www.dearyoungqueen.com@DearYoungQueen on InstagramFollow Ashley:@IsThatHer on InstagramFollow S. Tia Brown:@STiaBrown on Instagram©2023 Dear Young QueenMastered by Gabi Grella

This week on Dear Young Queen: The Podcast, your hosts Ashley Weatherspoon and Alexis Stoudemire are coming to you live from #CasaLex with the remarkable Miami legend herself, @YesJulz.Tune in as she candidly shares her journey of motherhood. Just days after her engagement, Julz found out she was pregnant and just a few weeks after that, she found out the baby she was carrying had developed a birth defect called Gastroschisis. Against all odds, she chose to keep her baby and defy any possible challenges that might come her way. Now, she shares the miraculous story of her child's birth and her incredible growth as a happy, healthy baby. The ladies dive into Julz's early days in the entertainment industry, tracing her evolution from a table host at one of the hottest nightclubs in the country to the visionary founder of her own agency, YesJulz Agency, a venture that seamlessly transformed into the inspiring 1am Productions.Julz also opens up about the highs and lows of her career. Breaking artist 070 Shake was both a triumph and a setback for her, and honestly, a moment in time that she's still healing from. However, through it all she found solace in the wisdom of Kanye West, who reminded her that life's challenges are opportunities in disguise.Discover how Julz turned industry disappointments into opportunities for creative resilience. Her story is a testament to the power of perseverance, reminding us that failure is just a stepping stone to success.Follow Dear Young Queen:www.dearyoungqueen.com@DearYoungQueen on InstagramFollow Ashley:@IsThatHer on InstagramFollow Alexis:@Lex_A_S on InstagramFollow Our Guest:@YesJulz on Instagram©2023 Dear Young QueenMastered by Gabi Grella

Get ready for another episode of "Dear Young Queen: Work In Progress"! Join hosts Ashley Weatherspoon and licensed therapist S. Tia BrownIn this audio-only series, as they revisit their favorite moments, quotes, and clips from previous episodes of the Dear Young Queen podcast.On this episode we explore the conversation with Calyann Barnett, a Florida-based wardrobe stylist and creative visionary who's sculpted the images of sports and entertainment icons. However, the focus of this conversation shifts beyond her accolades to traverse the profound moments of transformation. By delving into Caly's profound decision to embrace The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and using Calyann’s experience as an example, Ashley and Tia share invaluable insights on weaving spirituality into the fabric of your life.Ashley and Tia dissect the pivotal moment in Calyann’s journey, that is the intersection of crisis and self-discovery and Tia shares insights on “crisis moments” and gives insight on how moments of upheaval metamorphose us.Tune in to this episode of "Dear Young Queen: Work In Progress"! Follow Dear Young Queen:www.dearyoungqueen.com@DearYoungQueen on InstagramFollow Ashley:@IsThatHer on InstagramFollow S. Tia Brown:@stiabrown on InstagramFollow Our Guest:@calyannbarnett on Instagram©2023 Dear Young QueenMastered by: Gabi Grella Music

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.