EightyTwo NinetySix

Hosts Gabrielle Hickmon and Ashley M. Coleman record their final episode of EightyTwo NinetySix. They talk about when to let things go, when to hold on, and navigating pivots. Although the podcast is coming to an end, be sure to follow their endeavors individually @gabbyhickmon and @ashleymcoleman_.  Signing off! 

In Episode 45, it's Gabrielle's turn in the hot seat! In this host interview, the ladies discuss Gabrielle's journey into becoming a vegan, incorporating more health and wellness practices into her daily life including Yoga Teacher training and making her own products!  Life Hack: Loftie Clock In Our Words:  Ashley: Whole New You by Tia Mowry, Tabitha Brown (IG) Gabrielle: How Not to Die (book + cookbook), The Anti-Inflammatory Cookbook, Ageless Vegan Cookbook, Feeding Your Lies book, Herbal Academy  Music/Give Me a Caption  Ashley: "Well, you don't believe that I been redeemed/You know the angels in heaven done signed my name.” You Know I Been Changed, Keedron Bryant, Symba, Gary Clark Jr.  Gabrielle: Alt R&B Playlist on Apple Music Remember to rate, like, and subscribe to this podcast. Tell a friend about EightyTwo NinetySix and join the conversation on social media @eighty2ninety6 or with #eightytwoninetysix.

In Episode 44, we threw it back to the end of Season 1 with host interviews! So much has changed since we first launched the pod and we thought it would be good to check back in. This week, Ashley was in the hot seat and we chatted all about her publishing experience (yay agent & book deal!!), writing process, and why thinking is writing too.  Life Hack: Mojo In Our Words:  Ashley: Before and After the Book Deal by Courtney Maum, On Writing by Stephen King, Bird by Bird by Anne Lamont, Follow @ericsmithrocks on Twitter (lots of good publishing content), Print Run (podcast) Gabrielle: Neon Literary Substack, Agents and Books Substack Music/Songs:  Ashley: “The story of two lovers, I was your treasure and you were mine.” Gold by Jake Isaac ft. India Arie Gabrielle: “Will you be mine, beginning, my middle, my end?” —Beginning Middle End by Leah Nobel Ashley’s Agent & Pitching Tracker Remember to rate, like, and subscribe to this podcast. Tell a friend about EightyTwo NinetySix and join the conversation on social media @eighty2ninety6 or with #eightytwoninetysix.

In Episode 43, Gabrielle and Ashley are joined by Jackie Rodriguez (@jacquitabanana) to discuss sustainability. The ladies talk practical tips on creating a more sustainable lifestyle, the importance of the zero-waste movement, and the bigger picture when it comes to pollution and climate change.  Life Hack: Think Dirty App In Our Words: Books/Resources about sustainability. Ashley: The Afrominalist Guide to Living with Less, Christine Platt (June 15) Gabrielle: The Good Trade, Forage & Sustain, Essentialism (book) Jackie: At Most (Newsletter), The Good Trade (newsletter), All We Can Save (book), Digital Minimalism  Music/Give Me a Caption:  Ashley: “When feelings change like phases of the moon.” Lucky Daye ft. Yebba, How Much Can a Heart Take Gabrielle: I am healthy, I am wealthy, I am rich, I am that bitch. — I Am, Yung Baby Tate ft. Flo Milli Jackie: Saturday Love by Cherell  Additional Resources:  App: Good on You  WOC on IG to follow:   @ajabarber @greataswell @aditiyer @thatcurlytop Remember to rate, like, and subscribe to this podcast. Join the conversation on social media using #EightyTwoNinetySix or by mentioning @eighty2ninety6. 

In Episode 42, Gabrielle and Ashley discuss the changing landscape of friendships as you grow. They chat about what it takes to maintain healthy friendships, how to differentiate between lifelong friendships and seasonal, and knowing when it may be time to let something go. An intimate and vulnerable discussion.  Life Hack: Milanote In Our Words:  Ashley: Don’t Read the Comments, Eric Smith, It’s Not All Downhill From Here, Terry McMillan  Gabrielle: The Mothers by Brit Bennett, Swing Time by Zadie Smith  Music/Give Me a Caption   Ashley: “I swear we’ll never find a way to where we’re going, all alone.” Speak Now, Leslie Odom Jr. from the One Night in Miami Soundtrack Gabrielle: “When I get too high, I feel real low. I gotta take my time, that’s why I take my time.” - Take Your Time by Channel Tres ft. Tinashe Remember to rate, like, and subscribe to this podcast. Join the conversation on social media using #EightyTwoNinetySix or by mentioning @eighty2ninety6. 

In episode 41, Ashley and Gabrielle discussed maintaining our creative flows in general, but especially during this panorama. We chatted about how social media platforms affect us, our dream offices + farm life goals, and the fact that you can’t use up creativity—the more you use, the more you have. Word to Dr. Maya Angelou.  Life Hack: Money Planner In Our Words: Ashley: The Emotion Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi  Gabrielle: More than One Thing podcast by Athena Calderone Music/Captions:  A: “Did you know that you saved me? Did you know that you saved me from the fall?” - Alicia Keys ft. Snoh Aalegra, You Save Me  G: “So just stay right here, Love me from the mountain to the grave right here, Ain't no way it's ever gonna change right here, yeah” - Stay Right Here, Saba ft. Xavier Omar & Mick Jenkins Remember to rate, like, and subscribe to this podcast. Join the conversation on social media using #EightyTwoNinetySix or by mentioning @eighty2ninety6. 

In Episode 40, the ladies tackle imposter syndrome, what it is and the tangible steps it takes to combat it including building your own self-confidence. A heartfelt discussion, the vulnerability is on full display this week.   Life Hack: Therapy for Black Girls/Therapy for Black Men In Our Words: Books to help with imposter syndrome, books to build confidence. Ashley: The Memo by Minda Harts, Presence by Amy Cuddy, Self Made by Nely Galan, Choose Yourself by James Altchucher   Gabrielle: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert, The Four Gifts of Anxiety by Sherianna Boyle  Give Me a Caption/Music:   A: “I don’t take disrespect, I take charge.” Big Sean, Harder Than My Demons  G: sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams, just go ahead, let your hair down — Put Your Records On by Corinne Bailey Rae Remember to rate, like, and subscribe! Join the conversation on social media @Eighty2Ninety6, #EightyTwoNinetySix. 

In episode 39, we continued our discussion about branding and discussed building Black brands with Duanecia Evans Clark and Michell Clark of The Creative Summer Company. We talked about how we define the culture, why the Black community’s positioning through branding is important, and how they decided to focus on building Black brands.  Life Hack: NovlrIn Our Words: Newsletters, Patreon, and Independent Media Projects We Love Ashley: Choose Yourself, James Altucher, The Success Principles, Jack Canfield, Self-Made, Nely Galan Gabrielle: The Content Strategist Newsletter  Michell: Junior, Thomas Kennedy Duanecia: Design comes by doing! Practice.  Music/Captions:  Ashley: “There’s a light at the end of the tunnel/Keep your eyes on the road ahead.” Better Days, Ant Clemons & Justin Timberlake  Gabrielle: “I only entertain her for my entertainment.” - She Said x DVSN Michell: But I gotta thank God tho, cuz he’s got me going harder than my demons - Big Sean, Harder than My Demons Duanecia: Reasonable Doubt, Jay Z

In Episode 38, Ashley and Gabrielle discuss what's in a brand with special guest Fatou Barry Communication Design specialist at AB Media Group and Founder of PR Girl Manifesto. The ladies discuss unique selling points, emotional appeal, and much more surrounding building brands that stick.  Life Hack: Pantone Studio  In Our Words: Books about branding? Gabrielle: Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller Fatou: Reading articles and being consistent on reading what brand strategists are putting out. /// Medium articles. Music/Give Me a Caption:   Ashley: “Where do these niggas be at when they say they doin' all this and all that?” - Laugh Now, Cry Later, Drake Gabrielle: Grown woman ting, so I’m never at risk. Mind my own business, I’m never in mess. — Peng Black Girls Remix ENNY & Jorja Smith Fatou: “My mind really drives itself like a Tesla.” Deep Pockets, Drake Remember to rate, like, and subscribe! Join the conversation on social media @Eighty2Ninety6, #EightyTwoNinetySix. 

In episode 37, Gabrielle and Ashley discussed forging your own path in media with independent beauty reporter Darian Symoné Harvin and Huff Post’s senior front page editor, Phil Lewis. Together they discussed where the media industry stands after 2020, what they hope media looks like going forward, how to build an audience, and what it might take to successfully do media your own way today.  Life Hack: Wethos In Our Words: Newsletters, Patreon, and Independent Media Projects We Love Ashley: Freelancing with Tim, All The Many Layers by GG Renee, Permission to Write, Forbes Women Gabrielle: Phoebe Lovatt’s Public Library, The Good Trade, The Sociology of Business Darian: Deez Links, Homegrown TV Phil: The HRD List, Black Women Photographers Music/Captions:  Ashley: “And I’ll never be broke again, struggling, God as my witness.” The Other Side, Jazmine Sullivan  Gabrielle: “She’s got the good, good vibes, beauty that I can’t describe.” - Antidote, NAO Darian: ”The motivation for me is them telling me what I couldn’t be.” - So Ambitious, Jay Z Phil: Said and Done, 21 Savage and Metro Boomin Outro Follow Phil & Darian. Subscribe to Phil's Newsletter "Per My Last Email" and Darian's Newsletter "Beauty IRL."  Remember to rate, like, and subscribe! Join the conversation on social media @Eighty2Ninety6, #EightyTwoNinetySix. 

In Episode 36, the ladies discuss building creative eco-systems. Folks like Issa Rae, Nipsey Hussle, and many others have laid out the blueprint. How can you create a system that supports your creative entrepreneurship? Listen to find out.  Life Hack: Clubhouse  In Our Words: Books/Articles/Resources that have helped our thinking on this.  G: Resonate by Alex Wolf, Friction by Jeff Rosenblum and Jordan Berg, Issa Rae’s map, my frameworks for clients Give Me a Caption:  A: “But what if I, what if I trip?/What if I, what if I fall?/Then am I the monster?, Monster by Shawn Mendes and Justin Bieber G: “If I said I had to leave you, What would you do?” Mango by KAMAUU ft. Adeline Remember to rate and subscribe to the podcast! Join the conversation online by mentioning @eighty2ninety6 on Twitter or Instagram or by using the hashtag #EightyTwoNinetySix 

In this episode, Gabrielle and Ashley discussed experiences—our favorite experiences to date, what experiences we hold dear, and what experiences we can’t wait to get back to experiencing post-pandemic. Your hosts also dropped some books and music that take us elsewhere because sometimes, a bit of escapism is good for the soul.  LifeHack: The Essential Daily Planner, Bliss Collections  Books: Ashley: I am Not Dying With You Tonight, Kimberly C. Jones and Gilly, Homemade Love, J. California Cooper  Gabrielle: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Music/Songs: What albums or songs create an escape for us, take us somewhere new? Ashley: Kind of Blue, Miles Davis  Gabrielle: Made in Lagos by WizKid We hope you enjoy the show! Remember to rate, like, and subscribe. Tell a friend to tell a friend about EightyTwo NinetySix. 

The ladies are back for Season 5 and in Episode 34, they discuss the year they had. A check-in of sorts since the short EP season they dropped in the summer. Gabrielle and Ashley discuss the lessons from last year and what they're looking forward to in 2021.    Life Hack: Calendly   In Our Words: What books or articles held us, entertained us, and kept us going in 2020? A: How We Fight For Our Lives (Saeed Jones), Real Life (Brandon Taylor), The Gifts of Our Imperfection (Brene Brown), Live in Grace, Walk in Love (Bob Goff) G: The Year of Magical Thinking (Joan Didion), When Things Fall Apart (Pema Chödrön), The Bible (LMFAO)    Music/Songs: What album, song, etc. held us, entertained us, and kept us going in 2020? A: The Photograph soundtrack for sure. Anything by HER. Trey Songz. Nostalgia, Verzuz playlists.  G: Riddim and Blues mix on Soundcloud by DJ Cousin Mike, Alina Baraz It Was Divine Album, Hope Tala’s Sensitive Soul EP, Jhene Aiko, and Corinne Bailey Rae’s self-titled album Remember to rate and subscribe to the podcast! Join the conversation online by mentioning @eighty2ninety6 on Twitter or Instagram or by using the hashtag #EightyTwoNinetySix 

This week in episode 33 EightyTwo NinetySix, Gabrielle and Ashley discuss how they learned about Blackness and Black history, if there is such a thing as being too "woke," what culture aka "for the culture" means to them, and why there can sometimes be disconnects throughout the African diaspora within the context of Black is King and the discussion around it.    Life Hack: Azlo + Novo for business banking    In Our Own Words: (there are lots of books this time y'all): The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett, Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi, Dead Aid by Dambisa Moyo, Antigua by Jamaica Kincaid, Color Me English by Caryl Phillips, Half Of A Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Black Skin, White Masks + Wretched of the Earth by Franz Fanon, The Autobiography of Malcolm X as told to Alex Haley, The Philadelphia Negro by W.E.B. DuBois, Behold The Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue    Caption This (Music):  G: “Shine already, it’s time already” - Already by Beyonce, Shatta Wale & Major Lazer  A: “It's an unequal sequel/No matter where I be/There's no place safe for me” - I Just Wanna Live,  Keedron Bryant   Remember to rate and subscribe to the podcast! Join the conversation online by mentioning @eighty2ninety6 on Twitter or Instagram or by using the hashtag #EightyTwoNinetySix   

In Episode 32, the ladies tackle sex, sexuality, and sensuality as it relates to Black women. How growing up shapes our views, "the talk," and learning our own values when it comes to sex and sexuality.    Life Hack: Workona (a tab manager for Google Chrome to keep your projects separated)    In Our Own Words: (general what we’re reading right now?) G: Old in Art School by Nell Painter, a book by a Black woman about going to art school after having a thriving career as a historian at Princeton and what it takes to reinvent oneself and start over. When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chödrön, who is an American Tibetan Buddhist Nun. This one is just helping me get some perspective and be more zen, less emotionally swayed to and fro.  A: The Memo, What Women of Color Need To Secure A Seat at The Table by Minda Hart    Caption This (Music):  G: even though I don’t wanna show emotions, I’m open, Deeper x Summer Walker  A: “I’ll take your issues, baby, if you take mine,” Look of Things, Ro James 

In episode 31, Ashley and Gabrielle talk about being creative during quarantine 2020 (which should still be going on! Stay at home and wear your mask folks). They share their thoughts on collective quarantine experiences like watching Versuz and Insecure on Sunday's, if the craziness of 2020 has changed how they think about their work, and how collaboration has changed for them.  Life Hack: Bookshop.org—Permission to Write + Studio Ione In Our Words: Books that helped the hosts think differently about their creativity/writing?   A: Self-Made by Nely Galan, Bird by Bird Anne Lamott, Choose Yourself by James Altchucher   G: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, Resonate by Alex Wolf, Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Music (captions) A: “We ain’t never been perfect, but this family ours,” Wale, June 5th/QueenznGodz G: A Soundcloud mix I’ve been working to: Tiara Monique “Y’all don’t know nothing about this…:” Remember to rate, subscribe, and share the podcast! Join the conversation using #eightytwoninetysix or by mentioning @eighty2ninety6 on Instagram or Twitter.   

Gabrielle and Ashley are back for some special episodes to kick off Season 4. Or 3.5, whichever way you want to put it. In this episode, they discuss managing personally and creatively during 2020s current events, the job of the artist at this time, and much more.  Life Hack: Liberate — a meditation app for people of color, by people of color. In Our Words:  G: Reading all about love by bell hooks (to study what a new way of loving might look like) + revisiting In Search of Other Mother’s Gardens by Alice Walker (because it’s just a seminal text for me)   A: How We Fight For Our Lives, Saeed Jones, Real Life, Brandon Taylor Music (Captions):  G: “If your roses are dead and your violets ain’t true, I don’t wanna grow next to you.” - Mahalia, Plastic Plants  “Won't you live tonight? (For the rest of your life)/Could be paradise (never know 'til you try)/ Running out of time (baby, get up and try)/(Baby)/Won't you live tonight? (For the rest of your life) - Chloe x Halle, ROYL Remember to rate, subscribe, and share the podcast! Join the conversation using #eightytwoninetysix or by mentioning @eighty2ninety6 on Instagram or Twitter! 

In Episode 29, Ashley and Gabrielle tackle the black experience. They talk about their own unique experiences growing up in the midwest and the east coast. What is being black enough? What are our shared experiences and what are differences that should be celebrated?  Life Hack: Life Hack: Think Dirty and Healthy Living App In Our Words:  The Philadelphia Negro, W.E.B. DuBois  Go Tell it On The Mountain, James Baldwin  The New Jim Crow, Michelle Alexander  Black Skin, White Masks, Franz Fanon Things Fall Apart, Chinua Achebe Sister Citizen by Melissa Harris-Perry  The Combahee River Collective Statement  When the Chickenheads Come Home to Roost by Joan Morgan  Music (captions): “Nefertiti edges kinky” - Beyonce, 7/11   “Show me something natural like afro on Richard Pryor/Show me something natural like ass with some stretch marks.” - Humble, Kendrick Lamar Remember to rate, subscribe and share the podcast! Join the conversation using #eightytwoninetysix or by mentioning @eighty2ninety6 on Instagram or Twitter! 

In episode 28, Gabrielle and Ashley pick a year and share where they were then, what they were learning, what they were exploring, and what was relevant to them then. The year in question? 2015. Listen in to see what answers it brought and how 5 years later it's impacting 2020.  Life Hack: Bibliophile Reader’s Journal by Jane Mount Music Captions:  Bet you wanna love me down - Goldlink, Crew  I’m only chasing after bags now, I gotta game plan - Drake, Look Alive Remember to rate, subscribe and share the podcast! Join the conversation using #eightytwoninetysix or by mentioning @eighty2ninety6 on Instagram or Twitter! 

In this episode, Ashley and Gabrielle offer up reflections on 2019 and the 2010s. They share a bit about how to protect your spirit during this time of year, what they hope for in the new year/decade, and their words for the coming year.  Life Hack: Alter Planning Co.'s Annual Planner and Build a Life You Love's Money Planner.  Music Captions:  “I want better for you moving forward, what’s better for you than me?” - Jhene Aiko, None of My Concern.  “Ain’t no in-between when it’s valid.” - Andre 3000 in Hello by Erykah Badu  Thank y'all for rocking with us all year! Join the conversation on social media by following @eighty2ninety6 on Instagram and Twitter or by using #eightytwoninetysix. Please continue to rate, share, and subscribe to the podcast! We look forward to bringing bigger and better episodes and offerings in 2020!  

In Episode 26, Gabrielle and Ashley discuss the literary community and their experiences finding their place within it. What it takes to break in. Whether literary fiction is more revered than genre fiction and much more!  Life Hack: Grammarly App  Music Captions:  "Let's please make some new memories." Anderson Paak. "They all saints when they speak on someone else's sin, right?" Too Late, Fabolous ft. Jeremih Be sure to rate, like, share and subscribe to the podcast! Join the conversation on social media using #eightytwoninetysix or by mentioning @eighty2ninety6 on Instagram and Twitter! 

In episode 25, your hosts are joined by rapper Sam of Trio Tings and videographer Symphony Silver, to discuss the long game of relationships. Yes, another relationship episode! Listen in for a conversation on how to best support your creative partner, do's and don'ts of dealing with a creative, and how to stay in it for the long haul.  Life Hack: Major keys for hosting a function at your place Music Captions:  “I love you in a place where there’s no space or time.” - A Song For You by Donny Hathaway “I could hold you for a million years, to make you feel my love.” - Make You Feel My Love by Bob Dylan “Cross the line, I just might for your love.” - Yo Love by Vince Staples, 6lack, and Mereba from the Queen & Slim soundtrack.  “I wanna pick it up where we left it once” - Crazy Love by Future Animals   “I love you in the first place, girl you a gold medal” - Atlanta by Sam “My shorty got exquisite taste, told her come slide with me to chic-fil-a” - Atlanta by Sam  ”I would die for you” - I Would Die 4 U by Prince  Follow Sam and Symphony on Instagram. Download Sam's album. And of course rate, like, share and subscribe to the podcast! Join the conversation on social media using #eightytwoninetysix or by mentioning @eighty2ninety6 on Instagram and Twitter! 

In episode 24, your hosts discuss nostalgia and what feels like a prevalence of remakes today.  Life Hack: Resources for finding the right font for your next project: Myfonts.com, dafont.com, Typewolf, and Pinterest. Remember to get the right license!  Music captions: “The kind of girl that you can be down for.” - Brandy, I Wanna Be Down “And if I had to choose, the thought would still be you.” - Donnell Jones, All Her Love Remember to rate, like, share and subscribe to the show! Join the conversation on social media via @eighty2ninety6 and #EightyTwoNinetySix 

In episode 23, your hosts talk freelancing! The ladies share how they got started, how they reach out to folks they want to work with, how they stay sane, and lessons learned. They also share resources for freelancers during the "In Our Words" segment.  Life Hack: Hunter email tracker for Gmail  Music + (captions):  Into the Wilderness EP and Summer Stories by Jaz Karis  “Took my ugly, made it lovely/ Left these demons out in public/Show me love is more than a four-letter word” Four-Letter Word by Ant Clemons Remember to rate, like, share, and subscribe to the podcast! Join the conversation on social media using #eightytwoninetysix or by mentioning @eighty2ninety6! 

In Episode 22, Gabrielle and Ashley discuss their personal experiences as black creatives. The dos and don'ts of networking, investing in yourself and your relationships and so much more. They gave you nuts and bolts, now they're giving you the heart of being a black creative.  Life Hack: Re-stringing your hoodie with a straw  https://youtu.be/o-OE3LxVkGk   In Our Words:  Fall 2019 Story Contest  Fiction and Non-Fiction https://www.narrativemagazine.com/fall-2019-story-contest Music Captions: “You complete me even though I’m holding my own.” - 6LACK in the I Want You Around Remix  “It’s safe to say that growth is an uncomfortable process. And pain is a necessary investment for progress.” - D Smoke, Last Supper Remember to rate, subscribe and share the podcast! Join the conversation on social media using #eightytwoninetysix or by mentioning @eighty2ninety6. 

In episode 21, your hosts are joined by Sekou Campbell, an attorney, to talk the business of being a Black creative. This is a nuts and bolts episode and while nothing said should be taken as legal advice, you'll for sure want to take notes.  Life Hack: Notion, an all-in-one CMS/life management system.  Music Captions:  "Be honest, you want this." - Be Honest, Jorja Smith ft. Burna Boy “I know I won’t forget all he’s done, he’s the strength in this race that I run,” - God Is, Kanye West, Jesus is King  “I’m not a businessman, I’m a business man!” - Diamonds from Sierra Leone, Kanye West ft. Jay-Z Remember to rate, subscribe and share the podcast! Join the conversation on social media using #eightytwoninetysix or by mentioning @eighty2ninety6. 

In episode 20, your hosts are joined by Shefon, a Black woman who embodies all the good that art is and can be. Together the ladies talk about how Blackness interacts, intersects, and impacts their art as well as what it even means to be a Black artist or creative anyway.  Life Hack: The Family Dollar App because saving money is always the wave.  Music Captions/Songs:  "I’m just tryna grow, keep an open mind." - To Me by Alina Baraz  “Keeping my composure, that’s my number one rule.” - Velvet by Louis York  “Goodbyes, all that she knows.” - Buying Time Lucky Daye  Regrets by Baby Roses Find Shefon on social media @byshefon or via her website.  Remember to rate, subscribe and share the show! Join the conversation on social media using #EightyTwoNinetySix and follow @eighty2ninety6 for updates in between episodes!  

In this episode, your hosts get a little practical, but mostly meta about marketing, planning, and strategy. Ashley and Gabrielle discuss how they know an idea is worth pursuing, how they get ideas off the ground and executed well, plus their marketing/planning/strategy process. The ladies also share a little bit of what they've learned about marketing/planning/strategy & branding from their many projects over the years.  Life Hack: Citymapper App, so you can navigate wherever you go well.   Music Captions:  “You make me drowsy with delight.” - Lovestained by Hope Tala “Like I won’t give up all I got to see you happy, nigga.” - The Intro by DaBaby Please rate, subscribe and share the podcast! Remember to join the conversation on social media using #eightytwoninetysix and follow @eighty2ninety6 on Twitter + IG! 

In the conclusion to Season 2, Ashley and Gabrielle discuss the ups and downs of adulting in Episode 6. How they've been working to navigating their careers. How to stay afloat, how to manage outside societal pressures, and defining success for yourself.  Life Hack: Flipd App, limit your app time so you can focus on your work!  Music Captions:  “You should know what i’m bout.” - 50 cent on Can’t Leave Em Alone by Ciara “My new normal is not normal at all” - Little Brother (Big Pooh), Sittin Alone Be sure to join the conversation using the hashtag #eightytwoninetysix and follow @eighty2ninety6

In this episode, your hosts talk about travel. How did it get to be a thing the cool kids do? Why is such a premium placed on leaving the USA? What's it look like to come to the travel game late or not at all? These questions and more were discussed.  Life Hack: Been App, Hopper App, Expedia App, and book your Airbnb through Delta to get Skymiles for your stay.  Remember, you can always be corny!

In this episode, Ashley and Gabrielle define influence for themselves and discuss what living a life of influence might mean or look like.  Life Hack: The Guest app  Remember to use hashtag #EightyTwoNinetySix on social media to join the conversation! 

In episode 3, Gabrielle and Ashley talk with Taylor, Founder of Well Wildflower (@taylorblosssom @wellwildflower) about the intersection of art and wellness. The ladies discuss authenticity, communication and being well as creatives.  Life Hack: Honey Pot products  Remember to join the conversation and use hashtag #EightyTwoNinetySix on social media! 

In Episode 2 of Season 2, Gabrielle and Ashley discuss building a writing career. From how they garner inspiration to dealing with rejection, they explore the long game of writing.  Life Hack: Networking  Music Captions:  Pride means nothing 'til you get respect. - Big K.R.I.T.  Trust when I say I’m never on the shit they assumin’ I’m on - Gold Roses, Rick Ross ft. Drake Join the conversation using hashtag #eightytwoninetysix  Follow us on Twitter and IG. 

In Episode 1 of Season 2, Gabrielle and Ashley introduce new segments and talk about what it really means to be a free black girl. Tune in for this discussion and use the hashtag #eightytwoninetysix on social media to join the conversation. 

In Episode 12 which concludes Season 1, Ashley takes her turn in the hot seat for the second installment of host interviews. Along with Gabrielle, she invited her husband Dilemma to discuss the publishing process, staying in alignment with purpose, time management, writing and much more.  Join the conversation using the hashtag #EightyTwoNinetySix!  Follow us on Twitter and IG.

In Episode 11, the ladies begin host interviews! Gabrielle was the first in the hot seat. With Ashley and her good friend Katrice  asking the questions, she talked her move to Spain, post-grad friendship breakups, how she handles business while also making space for fun/rest, and her definition of chasing the sun. Gems were shared.  Join the conversation on social media with hashtag #EightyTwoNinetySix.  Follow the podcast on Instagram & Twitter. 

In Episode 10, Ashley and Gabrielle talk the ups and downs of being a self-made creative. Are gains just as valid without an investor or co-sign? How does one get their personal project to a place where it's a quality stamp and matters for all who engage it? How do you balance finding the right team with knowing being a one-woman show isn't always sustainable? There might be more questions than answers, but we hope just surfacing them is therapeutic for you too.  Life Hack: Screen Time on your iPhone, sorry Team Android Follow the podcast on social media and join the conversation with #EightyTwoNinetySix 

In Episode 9, Gabrielle and Ashley invite relationship expert and author Kevin Carr to talk about the relationship between Black men and Black women. Is there a rift? If so, how do we go about healing it and understanding each other better?  Life Hack: http://kit.com help people find the tools that you swear by. Remember to rate, like and subscribe. Join the conversation via #EightyTwoNinetySix or by mentioning @eightytwoninetysix on social media. Follow Kevin.  Check out his website.

In Episode 8, Gabrielle and Ashley are joined by Krystal Scott, Founder and CEO of The Well Space a community for Black women at work. They talk diversifying your hustle, how they got from blogging to their current projects, discernment, prioritizing and get really real about what start-up life looks like. All is Well. Get your life. Life Hack: Airtable. Remember to rate, like and subscribe. Join the conversation via #EightyTwoNinetySix or by mentioning @eightytwoninetysix on social media. Follow Krystal. Follow The Well Space and check out their website.

In Episode 7, Ashley and Gabrielle dive deep into parents and creativity. They talk generational memory, realizing their parents are just people too, and how they might approach creativity and their own children one day.  Remember to rate, like, and subscribe. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram and use the hashtag #EightyTwoNinetySix on social media to join in on the conversation. Life hack: Content Cal. 

In Episode 6, Ashley and Gabrielle invite Author, Blogger, and Interior Designer Amber Janae to chat about the changing blogging landscape. They discuss how all three ladies have moved into different spaces through blogging, surviving the influencer bubble and knowing when to listen to your intuition.  Find more about Amber Janae  Life Hack: MeterUp App 

In Episode 5, Gabrielle and Ashley explore the idea of titles. How do we define ourselves for ourselves? To take a note from Audre Lorde. How do we define our work without putting ourselves into boxes and how do we ensure that we know who we are outside of what we do? #EightyTwoNinetySix Life Hack: Having specific days to work on specific projects to increase focus and productivity.

In Episode 4, Ashley and Gabrielle talk academic & corporate life versus creativity. Do we have to choose? Should or how can we better bring all sides of our brain and work together? And where does just doing something for fun come in?   Life Hack: Agree.com to get your contracts right. Make sure you're following the podcast on Instagram and Twitter!

In Episode 3, your hosts Ashley and Gabrielle, along with guest Joel L. Daniels, talk keeping purpose over libido and getting to the work. Tea was spilled. Insights were shared. This is a good one y’all. Get into it. Follow EightyTwo NinetySix on Twitter and Instagram Follow Joel on Twitter, Instagram and check out his website. Life Hack: Mobile Passport App

In this episode, the ladies tackle progress, defining success, and staying true to the work. Whatever doing the work even means, but not to worry, they break it down.   Life Hack: Resonate: For Anyone Who Wants to Build an Audience, Alex Wolf  

Gabrielle and Ashley tackle life after graduation. From finishing school in a recession to experiencing post-grad blues, even with years between grad dates, a lot remains the same. The good news is, it all comes together! Life Hack: Productivity Planner