Well hello there! Today we wanted to check in with all of you, see how your summer is going, share a few exciting things with you as we move into the rest of the year, and encourage you to continue to show up and speak up for the things you want in life. This episode will serve as a reminder, that anything is possible sis - sometimes all you have to do is ask. And if you keep praying & working for it - you really will see your wildest dreams come true. Watch our latest episodes on YouTube here! Shop The Merch! Shop official Slay Girl Slay Podcast Merch! Follow Us: • Instagram • TikTok • Facebook The Slay Girl Slay podcast is an AshMedia production, hosted by Ashley Leggs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Watch today's episode on Youtube here! 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 Shop The Merch! Shop official Slay Girl Slay Podcast Merch! Follow Us: • Instagram • TikTok • Facebook The Slay Girl Slay podcast is an AshMedia production, hosted by Ashley Leggs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Today's affirmations are currently on YouTube here! Shop The Merch! Shop official Slay Girl Slay Podcast Merch! Follow Us: • Instagram • TikTok • Facebook The Slay Girl Slay podcast is an AshMedia production, hosted by Ashley Leggs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Watch the full interview on YouTube, starting Wednesday June 5th here! Connect with Jaz Turner here! 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 Shop The Merch! Shop official Slay Girl Slay Podcast Merch! Follow Us: • Instagram • TikTok • Facebook The Slay Girl Slay podcast is an AshMedia production, hosted by Ashley Leggs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Us: Instagram TikTok Facebook The Slay Girl Slay podcast is an AshMedia production, hosted by Ashley Leggs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 have to keep doing what you were meant to do. No harm....no foul. Thanks To Today’s Sponsors! Today’s episode is sponsored by EarnIn! Make everyday payday, with Earnin! Use the code: SLAY under "Podcasts" when you sign up! Subscribe To Our YouTube! Watch the video component to the podcast on our YouTube Channel! Follow Us: Instagram TikTok Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There will be times in our lives where we have tons of friends, our calendar is full of events, and our lives feel full. There is a reason for that season. But there will also be times where our lives where it's just us. We don't have a lot of friends, we don't relate anymore to the people we used to relate to, and we feel separated. We feel isolated, and there is a reason for that season too. With separation, comes elevation sis. Your growth is not a group project. Sometimes it will take a season of just you, a season of doing it alone, a season of separation to get yourself there. Subscribe To Our YouTube! Watch the video component to the podcast on our YouTube Channel! Follow Us: Instagram TikTok Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices