Sweetened with Ash Lemonade

Ashley is joined this week by spiritual wellness practitioner Liana Naima! The ladies chat about Liana's platform of heart-centered transformations of the mind, body, and spirit, healing, and more!     Follow Liana Naima!  Instagram - @liananaima Twitter - @liananaima Website - www.liananaima.com   Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is sponsored by  Audible - start your free 30-day trial membership: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade Amazon Music - start your free 30-day trial membership: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade   Stay connected! Follow the host - @heyashlemonade on Twitter and Instagram Instagram - @sweetenedwithashlemonade    

Ashley is joined this week by twin sisters and entrepreneurs Yvette and Yvonne Rodriguez of Tres Lindas Cubanas Cigars. The Miami natives share being Afro-Cuban women in a male-dominated cigar industry, how they invested in their dreams, the beauty of their culture, and more!   Follow Yvette & Yvonne!  Instagram - @treslindascubanascigars Facebook - Tres Lindas Cubanas Cigars Website - treslindascubanascigars.com | caribbeanqueenscoffee.com   Thanks to our sponsors!  Audible - start your free 30-day trial membership: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade Amazon Music - start your free 30-day trial membership: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade   Stay Sweeten on Social Media! Follow the host - @heyashlemonade on Twitter and Instagram Instagram - @sweetenedwithashlemonade

Ashley is joined this week by actress/singer Kalilah Black as they chat about Kalilah starring in The Lion King on Broadway, her viral video, why she nearly quit her dream, and more!   Follow Kalilah!  Instagram - @kalilahblack YouTube - With Love, Kalilah “The Show of A Lifetime” - The Lion King on Broadway 25th Anniversary commercial (look out for Kalilah at the 2:08 minute mark!):   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLGKLXVsBdI    Thanks to our sponsors!  Audible - start your free 30-day trial membership: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade Amazon Music - start your free 30-day trial membership: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade   Stay Connected! Twitter/Instagram - @heyashlemonade Instagram - @sweetenedwithashlemonade    

*Warning: Towards the end of the episode, suicide is briefly discussed. In this episode, Ashley is back and is joined by actress Nakia Burrise! The two discuss Nakia's path to acting, scoring the role of Tanya Sloan the yellow ranger on Power Rangers Zeo, her faith, and more. (Disclaimer: I turned into a complete nerd and Nakia was so sweet about it. lol)  Follow Nakia! Instagram - @nakiaburrise Facebook - Nakia.Burrise Twitter - @nakiaburrise ---   Stay connected with the show! Instagram - @sweetenedwithashlemonade   --- Start your free 30-day trial membership with Audible: https://audibletrial.com/ashlemonade  Amazon Music Unlimited is offering a free 30-day trial. Cancel anytime. Visit: https://getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade     

Ash is joined by cultural critic Clarkisha Kent as they discuss her brand new memoir “Fat Off, Fat On: A Big B*tch Manifesto,” body image and fat shaming, the diet culture they grew up seeing as teens in the 2000s, and more!     Follow My Guest: Clarkisha Kent Instagram - @ClarkishaKent Twitter - @IWriteAllDay_ Website - https://clarkishakent.com/  Purchase her new memoir here: https://www.feministpress.org/books-a-m/fat-off-fat-on  or wherever you get your books!    Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is sponsored by Audible! Start your free 30-day trial membership here: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade   Stay connected on social media:  Instagram - @sweetenedwithashlemonade   Twitter - @sweetenedpod  

In part two, Ash and Tatyana continue talk about the infamous Verzuz battle and the state of male R&B and play a fun game of Sweet Tea!    Follow My Guest: Tatyana Jenene Instagram - @TatyanaJenene Twitter - @TatyanaJenene   Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is sponsored by  Audible - start your free 30-day trial membership: audible.com/ashlemonade Amazon Music - start your free 30-day trial membership: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade   Stay Sweeten on Social Media! Follow the host - @heyashlemonade on Twitter  Instagram - @sweetenedwithashlemonade | Twitter - @sweetenedpod

Ash is joined by the Hip Hop Homegirl, music and entertainment journalist Tatyana Jenene! The two talk about Roe v. Wade being overturned, the state of America, Beyonce's new single “Break My Soul” and the new proclaimed resignation anthem, and more random musings. Stay tuned for part 2 next week!     Follow My Guest: Tatyana Jenene Instagram - @TatyanaJenene Twitter - @TatyanaJenene   Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is sponsored by  Audible - start your free 30-day trial membership: audible.com/ashlemonade Amazon Music - start your free 30-day trial membership: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade   Stay Sweeten on Social Media! Follow the host - @heyashlemonade on Twitter  Instagram - @sweetenedwithashlemonade | Twitter - @sweetenedpod

Ash is joined by respected veteran music journalist and author Danyel Smith to talk about her brand new book “Shine Bright,” her Spotify podcast “Black Girl Songbook,” music, and giving Black women in music their flowers. Danyel also plays a music-themed rapid-fire questions game during the Sweet Tea segment. Join us!     Follow My Guest: Danyel Smith Instagram - @danamo Twitter - @danamo “Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop” is available wherever you purchase books and is available on Audible! Listen to Black Girl Songbook only on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/20Ifo2kqrmLweDY87KC0dr   Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is sponsored by  Audible - start your free 30-day trial membership: audible.com/ashlemonade Amazon Music - start your free 30-day trial membership: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade   Stay Sweeten on Social Media! Follow the host - @heyashlemonade on Twitter  Instagram - @sweetenedwithashlemonade | Twitter - @sweetenedpod

Hi! There's no new episode today but tune in next week because we'll be having a special guest. So, let's revisit a personal favorite from Episode 34 | Black Women Apply The Pressure featuring DJ Lady Marauder.    Social Media: Instagram - @sweetenedwithashlemonade | Twitter - @sweetenedpod  | Our website:  sweetenedpodcast.com    Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is now sponsored by: Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade   Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade

Ash is joined by the award-winning, multifaceted graphic artist and fashion designer Whitney Alix. They chat about Whitney's life-changing trip to Africa, her support from Hey Fran Hey, her recent project with Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics, and more!    Follow My Guest: Whitney Alix  Instagram - @whitneyalix One Barre - @onebarre    Wanna see Whitney's design for Anastasia Beverly Hills? Purchase here: https://www.anastasiabeverlyhills.com/matte-and-satin-lipstick/matte-satin-lipstick.html  Visit and shop Whitney's clothing here: https://whitneyalix.com/    Follow us! Instagram - @sweetenedwithashlemonade | Twitter - @sweetenedpod  | sweetenedpodcast.com 

Ash is joined by personal finance expert Melissa Jean Baptiste - known online as “Millennial In Debt” - as they talk about budgets, conquering student loan debt, financial burdens their generation are enduring and financial tips.    Follow My Guest: Melissa Jean-Baptiste  Instagram - @millennialindebt Twitter - @millindebt Visit https://millennialindebt.com/   Follow us! Instagram - @sweetenedpodcast | Twitter - @sweetenedpod  | sweetenedpodcast.com    Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is now sponsored by: Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade  

Ash is joined by business and trademark attorney Ticora Davis about the importance and steps to protecting your brand; her faith, what inspired her to start Creators Law Firm, why the "poor man's trademark" isn't valid, and more. They also discuss entertainment trademark news including Morris Day vs. Prince's Estate.    Follow My Guest: Ticora Davis Instagram - @ticoradavis  Visit creatorslwfirm.com    Follow us! Instagram - @sweetenedpodcast | Twitter - @sweetenedpod  | sweetenedpodcast.com    Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is now sponsored by: Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade

Ash is joined by one of her faves Jay-Ann Lopez, ½ of the beauty influencers Curlture UK and the founder and CEO of Black Girl Gamers. Jay-Ann shares what inspired her to create the community, which has more than 8,000 Black women as members, and how she's changing the gaming industry, the Black diaspora, and more! Also, stick around for a hilarious game of rapid-fire questions during the Sweet Tea.    Follow My Guest: Jay-Ann Lopez Instagram - @jayannlopez_ Twitter - @jayannlopez_ Support and follow Jay-Ann and Trina on Instagram - @CurltureUK Support and follow Black Girl Gamers! theblackgirlgamers.com  Instagram - @theblackgirlgamers  Twitter - @blackgirlgamers   Follow us! Instagram - @sweetenedpodcast | Twitter - @sweetenedpod  | sweetenedpodcast.com    Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is now sponsored by: Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade

Ash is joined by Dr. Janelle Howell, known online as “The Vagina Rehab Doctor,” who specializes in Pelvic Physical Therapy. The two discuss how she empowers her followers (aka Vagina CEOS) with helpful knowledge from her motto: “teaching you everything your mama didn't about your vagina.” She also tackles generational taboos, basics, and much more. The two also play a true or false game during the Sweet Tea segment!    Follow My Guest: Dr. Janelle Howell Instagram - @VaginaRehabDoctor Tik Tok - @VaginaRehabDoctor  50 Foods For Your Vagina e-guide: https://the-vagina-rehab-academy.sellfy.store/p/50-foods-for-your-vagina-e-guide/   Get Sweetened on social media! Instagram - @sweetenedpodcast  Twitter - @sweetenedpod   Website - sweetenedpodcast.com    Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is now sponsored by: Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade

Ash is joined by writer, director, and producer Tonja Stidhum to chat about her transition from entertainment writer to becoming the scriptwriter for Tonal - “The World's Smartest Home Gym.” Tonja also shares her vision for her work and later the two play a fun “sugar, spice, and everything rice” themed rapid-fire game during the Sweet Tea segment.     Follow My Guest: Tonja Stidhum Instagram - @tonjastidhum Twitter - @tonjastidhum    Tonja's goodbye from The Root: https://www.theroot.com/tonja-renee-stidhum-to-throw-in-the-tile-as-the-roots-s-1847482189   Get Sweetened on social media! Instagram - @sweetenedpodcast  Twitter - @sweetenedpod   Website - sweetenedpodcast.com    Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is now sponsored by: Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade

Ash is joined again by Sydney of the Annoyed Not Offended podcast. The two catch up and talk about their favorite new television shows, Fresh and Black folks in horror, why checking your mental health is important, and annoyingly address what's happening in pop culture.    Follow My Guest: Sydney Instagram - @_supasyd  Annoyed Not Offended Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/annoyed-not-offended/id1522214567   Get Sweetened on social media! Instagram - @sweetenedpodcast  Twitter - @sweetenedpod   Website - sweetenedpodcast.com    Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is now sponsored by: Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade

Ash is joined again by a friend to the podcast (and from episode 2) fitness trainer/dancer Qiana Abrams of Visual Que Fitness. The two ladies talk about Qiana's passion to help women become their own body goals, going viral on Tik Tok, the controversy of BBLs (she likes to tussle) and her frustrations with it, and more.    Follow My Guests: Qiana Instagram: _@VisualQue  Tik Tok: Qiana Renae Abrams    Get Sweetened on social media! Instagram - @sweetenedpodcast  Twitter - @sweetenedpod   Website - sweetenedpodcast.com    Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is now sponsored by: Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade

Ash is joined by personal trainers OT and Britney of Club Enhergy - an all-female gym in Canada! The ladies talk about the viral video of their gym, healthy habits, female empowerment, and more. They also play a game of rapid-fire questions during the Sweet Tea segment.    Follow My Guests:  OT - @OTTheOG (Instagram)  Britney - @BuiltByBrit_    Club Enhergy - Official Website  Instagram - @ClubEnhergy   Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is now sponsored by: Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 3 month trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade   Follow Us! Instagram - @sweetenedwithashlemonade  Twitter - @sweetenedpod   Website - sweetenedpodcast.com   

Ash is joined by veteran actress Tammy Townsend to discuss her new role as Billie on OWN TV's “Queen Sugar.” The two also discuss the lessons she learned from her 30+ year career, the power of your words, Chadwick Boseman, and play a fun game of rapid-fire questions during the Sweet Tea segment.    Follow My Guest: Tammy Townsend Instagram - @TammyTownsend10 Twitter - @TammyTownsend10   Queen Sugar airs on Tuesdays 8/7c on the Oprah Winfrey Network.    Get Sweetened on social media! Instagram - @sweetenedpodcast  Twitter - @sweetenedpod   Website - sweetenedpodcast.com    Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is now sponsored by: Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial + get a free audiobook: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade

Ash is joined by Bianca Kea, entrepreneur and creator of Yo Soy Afro Latina, to talk about bringing the visibility and representation of Afro Latinas in culture and entertainment, why she created her lifestyle brand and more. The ladies also play a fun game of Sweet Tea (te dulce) in honor of Yo Soy Afro Latina!    Follow My Guest: Bianca Kea  Instagram - @BiancaKathryn_ | @YoSoyAfroLatina Website - https://yosoyafrolatina.com/ Bianca's POPSUGAR feature: https://www.popsugar.com/latina/yo-soy-afro-latina-bianca-kea-interview-48175692   Get Sweetened on social media! Instagram - @sweetenedpodcast  Twitter - @sweetenedpod   Website - sweetenedpodcast.com    Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is now sponsored by: Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade

Ash is joined by entertainment journalist and 21Ninety's Managing Editor Dontaira Terrell to talk about shooting your shot for what you want. Dontaira shares what made her reach out to TV show host Tamron Hall, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the two share their journalism stories.    Follow My Guest: Dontaira  Twitter - @dontairaterrell Instagram - @DontairaTerrell Website - dontairaterrell.com    Get Sweetened on social media! Instagram - @sweetenedpodcast  Twitter - @sweetenedpod   Website - sweetenedpodcast.com    Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is now sponsored by: Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade

Ash is joined by Susana and Chanel of the Crunk Feminist Collective to discuss their upcoming book, “Feminist AF: A Guide To Crushing Girlhood,” the origin of Crunk Feminist Collective, their hopes for the future generation of young women, and more. Stick around for a hilarious Sweet Tea segment.    Follow My Guests: Susana and Chanel  Twitter - @crunkfeminists Susana - @iamcrunkadelic  Chanel - @chanelnmbr5ve Brittany - @ProfessorCrunk Website - http://www.crunkfeministcollective.com/ Pre-order their book “Feminist AF: A Guide To Crushing Girlhood” here: https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324005056   Follow Sweetened On Social Media! Instagram - @sweetenedpodcast  Twitter - @sweetenedpod   Website - sweetenedpodcast.com    Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is now sponsored by: Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade

Ash is Alexandria Sade of Black Girls Love Vinyl to talk all this music! They get into the art of vinyl picking, their favorite shops, the music they grew up to, and more. Also, they get into a music-themed game of Sweet Tea!    Follow My Guest: Alexandria Sade | Black Girls Love Vinyl Instagram - @shy.daze |  @BlackGirlsLoveVinyl Shop official BGLV: https://glowofsunrise.com/shop   Follow Sweetened On Social Media! Instagram - @sweetenedpodcast  Twitter - @sweetenedpod   Website - sweetenedpodcast.com    Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is now sponsored by: Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade   Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade

Ash is joined by rapper and viral sensation Crystal Crave - who is known for being pro-Black woman! The two discuss Crystal going viral (and it's not her first time) for calling out colorism, why she uses her platform to stand up for Black women, the toxicity of social media, and her musical roots.    Follow My Guest: Crystal Crave Instagram - @Crystal.Crave TikTok - @CrystalCrave Check out Crystal's new single “Curfew”:  https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/crystalcrave/curfew   Follow Sweetened On Social Media! Instagram - @sweetenedpodcast  Twitter - @sweetenedpod   Website - sweetenedpodcast.com    Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is now sponsored by: Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade

Ash is joined by a friend to the podcast and fellow Saginaw native Terri as they catch up. The two discuss how Terri balances motherhood and entrepreneurship, how her upbringing influences how she parents her children, relationships, and more.    MLive article on Terri's sons and their lawn care service, 3 Amigos: https://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw-bay-city/2021/08/kid-brothers-form-3-amigos-lawn-care-service-mowing-saginaw-lawns-over-summer-break.html    Follow Sweetened On Social Media! Instagram - @sweetenedpodcast  Twitter - @sweetenedpod   Website - sweetenedpodcast.com    Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is now sponsored by: Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade   Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade   Idea to Launch Academy - the first multicultural podcast platform started by Carla Wilmaris. Enrollment for the Launch Your Podcast in 30 Days 2.0 is open now. Sign up: https://ideatolaunchpodcast.teachable.com/?affcode=433071_aym8n9yd 

Ash is joined by activist/community organizer Queen Yonasda Lonewolf to talk about Line 3 Pipeline, how being sprayed during the 2016 Dakota Access Pipeline protests contributed to her cancer diagnosis, her activist upbringing, purpose, and more!    Follow My Guest: Yonasda Lonewolf Instagram - @QueenYonasda Twitter - @QueenYonasda   Mentioned in the episode -  Stop Line 3 Pipeline: https://www.stopline3.org/  2016 Ebony Interview: https://www.ebony.com/entertainment/dakota-access-pipeline-yonasda-lonewolf/  ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram - @sweetenedpodcast  Twitter - @sweetenedpod   Website - sweetenedpodcast.com    Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is now sponsored by: Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade   Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade   Idea to Launch Academy - the first multicultural podcast platform started by podcaster Carla Wilmaris. Enrollment for the Launch Your Podcast in 30 Days 2.0 is open now. Sign up: https://ideatolaunchpodcast.teachable.com/?affcode=433071_aym8n9yd 

In this solo episode, Ash reflects on the personal loss of her younger cousin and the hard truth of getting older and gives her two cents on the criticism towards Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles protecting their mental health.    Buy official Ash Lemonade merch here: https://ashlemonademerch.itemorder.com/sale  ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram - @sweetenedpodcast  Twitter - @sweetenedpod     Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is now sponsored by:   Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade Idea to Launch Academy - the first multicultural podcast platform started by Carla Wilmaris. Enrollment for the Launch Your Podcast in 30 Days 2.0 is open now. Sign up: https://ideatolaunchpodcast.teachable.com/?affcode=433071_aym8n9yd  Website - sweetenedpodcast.com

Ash is joined by award-winning writer and author Tina Andrews to discuss the news of HBO Max securing the rights to her novel about Queen Charlotte Sophia! They also talk about Tina's history of unearthing stories on historical Black women (i.e. Sally Hemmings), the late Diahann Carroll and Maya Angelou, writing the 1998 film “Why Do Fools Fall In Love?” and much more!    Follow My Guest: Tina Andrews Twitter - @TinaAndrews    Deadline article: https://deadline.com/2021/05/hbo-max-film-tv-rights-tina-andrews-queen-charlotte-historical-novel-charlotte-sophia-1234756763/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram - @sweetenedpodcast  Twitter - @sweetenedpod     Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is now sponsored by: Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade Idea to Launch Academy - the first multicultural podcast platform started by Carla Wilmaris. Enrollment for the Launch Your Podcast in 30 Days 2.0 is open now. Sign up: https://ideatolaunchpodcast.teachable.com/?affcode=433071_aym8n9yd    Website - sweetenedpodcast.com 

In honor of the 1-year anniversary of the podcast, Ash reflects on Sweetened's evolution and shares some of her favorite episodes (which was tough)!    Website - sweetenedpodcast.com   Order Sweetened with Ash Lemonade merch now through July 16: https://ashlemonademerch.itemorder.com/sale?read_message=true   Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is now sponsored by: Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade   Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade   Idea to Launch Academy - the first multicultural podcast platform started by Carla Wilmaris. Enrollment for the Launch Your Podcast in 30 Days 2.0 is open now. Sign up: https://ideatolaunchpodcast.teachable.com/?affcode=433071_aym8n9yd 

Ash is joined by actress Kiami Davael, best known for her beloved role as Lavender in the 1996 film “Matilda.” The ladies talk about the legacy and impact of Lavender on generations of Black girls, being a child actor, her faith, and play rapid-fire questions during the Sweet Tea segment.    Follow My Guest(s): Kiami Davael Instagram - @officialkiamidavael Twitter - @KiamiDavael   Order Sweetened with Ash Lemonade merch: https://ashlemonademerch.itemorder.com/sale?read_message=true   Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is now sponsored by: Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade Idea to Launch Academy - the first multicultural podcast platform started by Carla Wilmaris. Enrollment for the Launch Your Podcast in 30 Days 2.0 is open now. Sign up: https://ideatolaunchpodcast.teachable.com/?affcode=433071_aym8n9yd   

In honor of our 50th episode, Ash is joined by the one and only Elise Neal to talk about her origins as an actress and previous appearance on HBO's “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” creating the fitness platform Bod-E, and much more. The two also play a fun rapid-fire questions game during the Sweet Tea segment.    Follow My Guest: Elise Neal Instagram - @EliseNeal | Twitter - @EliseNeal | ShopBod-E.com    Order Sweetened with Ash Lemonade merch now through July 16: https://ashlemonademerch.itemorder.com/sale?read_message=true   Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is now sponsored by:   Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade   Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade   Idea to Launch Academy - the first multicultural podcast platform started by Carla Wilmaris. Enrollment for the Launch Your Podcast in 30 Days 2.0 is open now. Sign up: https://ideatolaunchpodcast.teachable.com/?affcode=433071_aym8n9yd 

Ash is joined by DJ Peppermint Gatty and Darling Nikki to talk about their appearance in Phyllis Iller's “Around The Way Dreams” photo series, the company you keep, evolving as a woman, and freedom in your evolution, and more. We also play a fun game during the Sweet Tea segment.    Follow My Guest(s):  Peppermint Gatty  Instagram - @peppermint_gatty  Darling Nikki  Instagram - @darlinnikkii Everythang Dope - @everythangdope   Order Sweetened with Ash Lemonade merch! Open through July 16: https://ashlemonademerch.itemorder.com/sale?read_message=true   Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is now sponsored by: Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade Amazon Prime Day Show featuring Billie Eilish, H.E.R., and Kid Cudi premiering June 17: https://www.amazon.com/primeday Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade Idea to Launch Academy - the first multicultural podcast platform started by Carla Wilmaris. Enrollment for the Launch Your Podcast in 30 Days 2.0 is open now. Sign up: https://ideatolaunchpodcast.teachable.com/?affcode=433071_aym8n9yd    Follow us!   Instagram - @sweetenedpodcast    Website - sweetenedpodcast.com 

Ash is joined by the lovely Lady Cab Driver herself, singer/songwriter Jill Jones to reconnect after their 2016 Huffington Post interview. They discuss the 34th anniversary of Jill's debut self-titled album, Prince, Teena Marie, the music industry, and more!    Follow My Guest: Jill Jones Instagram - @jilljonesmusic Twitter - @jilldjones   2016 Jill Jones Huffington Post interview: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/some-guys-send-you-flower_b_12053212 Order Sweetened with Ash Lemonade merch here: https://ashlemonademerch.itemorder.com/sale?read_message=true   Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is now sponsored by:   Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade Amazon Prime Day Show featuring Billie Eilish, H.E.R., and Kid Cudi premiering June 17: https://www.amazon.com/primeday Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade   Idea to Launch Academy - the first multicultural podcast platform started by Carla Wilmaris. Enrollment for the Launch Your Podcast in 30 Days 2.0 is open now.  Sign up: https://ideatolaunchpodcast.teachable.com/?affcode=433071_aym8n9yd    Tap in with us!  Website - sweetenedpodcast.com 

Ash is joined by author Cassandra Lane, author of “We Are Bridges” to talk about being a storyteller, how the history of her great-grandfather's death inspired her memoir, intergenerational experiences, and motherhood.    Follow My Guest: Cassandra Lane Instagram - @cassandra.lane71 Twitter - @casslanewrites Website - cassandralane.net   You can support and purchase Cassandra's memoir “We Are Bridges” here: https://www.feministpress.org/books-n-z/we-are-bridges   Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is now sponsored by:   Amazon Music -- Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade Audible -- Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade Idea to Launch Academy -- the first multicultural podcast platform started by Carla Wilmaris. Enrollment for the Launch Your Podcast in 30 Days 2.0 is open now.  Sign up: https://ideatolaunchpodcast.teachable.com/?affcode=433071_aym8n9yd | CODE: 433071_AYM8N9YD   Tap in with us!  Website - sweetenedpodcast.com

Ash is joined by actress and stuntwoman Janeshia Adams-Ginyard, known for her character “Nomble” of the Dora Milaje. The two talk about her recent role in Marvel’s “The Falcon & The Winter Soldier,” “Black Panther,” the power of faith and manifestation, her acting career, and more.    The two also play a game of rapid-fire questions during the Sweet Tea segment.    P.S. "The Dora Milaje has jurisdiction wherever the Dora Milaje finds themselves to be." Period! Follow My Guest: Janeshia Adams-Ginyard Instagram - @HollywoodLadyJ Twitter - @HollywoodLadyJ Watch Janeshia in Marvel’s The Falcon & The Winter Soldier is available now on Disney+.   Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is now sponsored by: Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade Idea to Launch Academy - the first multicultural podcast platform started by Carla Wilmaris. Enrollment for the Launch Your Podcast in 30 Days 2.0 is open now.  Sign up: https://ideatolaunchpodcast.teachable.com/?affcode=433071_aym8n9yd   Tap in with us!  Website - sweetenedpodcast.com 

Ash is joined by Courtney Brooks, curator/artist, and creator of Journey of a Black Girl, to talk about their experiences as Black girls vs. Black women, how Foxy Brown got Courtney in trouble, the aesthetics and beauty of the culture, and more. Ash also asks Courtney culture-inspired rapid-fire questions during the “Sweet Tea” segment.     Follow My Guest: Courtney Brooks Instagram - @cbrooksart Journey of a Black Girl Instagram - @journeyofablackgirl | journeyofablackgirl.com    Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is now sponsored by: Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 3 month trial from now through May 24: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade Idea to Launch Academy - the first multicultural podcast platform started by Carla Wilmaris. Enrollment for the Launch Your Podcast in 30 Days 2.0 is open now: https://ideatolaunchpodcast.teachable.com/?affcode=433071_aym8n9yd    Visit us at:  sweetenedpodcast.com 

Ash is joined by legendary television host, actress, and carpenter Ananda Lewis to talk about her time as a host for BET’s “Teen Summit” and MTV VJ, why she walked away from TV, her journey of rest, and reinvention out of the spotlight, and more. Ash also asks Ananda rapid-fire questions during the “Sweet Tea” segment.     Follow My Guest: Ananda Lewis Instagram - @imanandalewis Twitter - @anandalewis  YouTube - Ananda Lewis    Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is now sponsored by: Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 3 month trial from now until May 24: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade   Tap in with us!  Website - sweetenedpodcast.com  Email - sweetenedpodcast@gmail.com

Ash is joined by Ebone Almon, host of the Professional Homegirl Podcast, to talk about the frustrations of Corporate America as a Black woman, believing in your dreams and getting rid of fear, creating space for women of color, and pop culture.    Follow My Guest: Ebone Almon Instagram - @theprofessionalhomegirl The Professional Homegirl  Instagram - @ThePHGPodcast    Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is now sponsored by: Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 3 month trial from now until May 24: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade   Tap in with us!  Website - sweetenedpodcast.com  Email - sweetenedpodcast@gmail.com

Ash is joined by Valerie and Hasmeen of the Are We Grown Yet? Podcast to reflect on using pain for the purpose of art vs. exploiting Black trauma for entertainment, the death of rap icon DMX, Keri Hilson ending her longstanding beef with Beyonce, and “Usher Bucks.”  Also, Valerie shares some exciting news.   Follow My Guest(s):  Are We Grown Yet? Podcast  Instagram - @arewegrownyet Twitter - @arewegrownyet   Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is now sponsored by: Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade   Tap in with us!  Website - sweetenedpodcast.com  Email - sweetenedpodcast@gmail.com

Ash is joined by actress and singer Christina Vidal-Mitchell to reflect on the beloved Nickelodeon classic “Taina” 20 years later. The ladies also talk about Christina’s origin as an actress, her ABC show “United We Fall,” what she’s manifesting, and play a hilarious game of rapid-fire questions during the “Sweet Tea” segment.     Follow My Guest(s): Christina Vidal-Mitchell  Instagram - @ChristinaMVidal   Twitter - @CVDramatix   Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is now sponsored by: Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade   Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade   Tap in with us!  Website - sweetenedpodcast.com  Email - sweetenedpodcast@gmail.com

Ash is joined by radio personality and host of the Letty Set Go podcast, Letty Peniche to help end Women’s History Month. The ladies talk about honoring your voice, Letty’s career in radio and her decision to leave to start her own platform, protecting the culture, her friendship with Nipsey Hussle, and more.    Follow My Guest(s):  Letty Peniche Instagram - @letty.set.go Twitter - @Letty  www.Letty-Set-Go.myshopify.com    This episode is sponsored by:  Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade   Tap in with us!  Website - sweetenedpodcast.com  Email - sweetenedpodcast@gmail.com

Ash is joined by Shanti Mayers, ½ of the Around The Way Curls Podcast, to talk about the ripple effect she creates as a Black woman, mother, business owner of The Sable Collective, and podcaster, and the importance of sisterhood communities. We also hilariously play a game of Rapid Fire Questions and dive into her love of Kendrick Lamar.   Follow My Guest(s):  Shanti Instagram - @aroundthewayscurls @thesablecollective    This episode is sponsored by:  Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade   Tap in with us!  Website - sweetenedpodcast.com  Email - sweetenedpodcast@gmail.com

Ash is joined by her friend Sydnie Medina, a Michigan realtor, as they talk about Millennials and homeownership. Ash shares her dream of wanting a home but her anxiety gets in the way, while Sydnie shares her expertise and other facts you should know before you get the keys.    Follow My Guest(s):  Sydnie Medina Instagram - @sydthestratagist  Facebook - Syd The Real Stratagist    This episode is sponsored by:  Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade   Tap in with us!  Website - sweetenedpodcast.com  Email - sweetenedpodcast@gmail.com

Ash is joined by Whitney of Slow Drag ATL to talk about being 30-something old souls from their taste in music, Whitney still recovering from COVID-19, her goals for Slow Drag, whether we’ll be the generation to carry on the traditions in our family, and more.   Follow My Guest(s):  Whitney Instagram - @slowdrag.co   This episode is sponsored by:  Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade   Get 'Sweetened' on social media! Twitter - @sweetenedpod Instagram - @sweetenedpodcast  Facebook - Sweetened with Ash Lemonade  Website - sweetenedpodcast.com  Email - sweetenedpodcast@gmail.com

Ash is joined by lingerie expert and author Cora Harrington of The Lingerie Addict to talk about the taboos, culture, self-expression, and fashion surrounding lingerie. Cora also shares her thoughts on how Rihanna is shaking up the industry with Savage X Fenty.    Follow My Guest(s):  Cora Harrington TheLingerieAddict.com Instagram - @thelingerieaddict Twitter - @lingerie_addict   This episode is sponsored by:  Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade   Get 'Sweetened' on social media! Twitter - @sweetenedpod Instagram - @sweetenedpodcast  Facebook - Sweetened with Ash Lemonade  Website - sweetenedpodcast.com

Ash is joined by actress Bianca Lawson to chat about season 5 of Queen Sugar, her character Darla, notable roles of her 30+ year career, manifestation, and much more.    Queen Sugar premieres on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 8/7c on the Oprah Winfrey Network and is available on the Watch OWN app.    Follow My Guest: Bianca Lawson Instagram - @biancajasminelawson Twitter - @biancalawson   This episode is sponsored by:  Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial and get access to more than 70 million songs: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial + get a free audiobook: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade   Get 'Sweetened' on social media! Twitter - @sweetenedpod Instagram - @sweetenedpodcast  Facebook - Sweetened with Ash Lemonade  Website - sweetenedpodcast.com   

Ash is joined by her internet cousin Noura aka DJ Lady Marauder as they catch up and reflect on personal experiences, their upbringing, music, Valentine’s Day, and much more. A time was had, so, get into the banter.    Follow My Guest(s):  Lady Marauder: @ladymarauder The World Famous Pyramid Music: @theworldfamouspyramidmusic   This episode is sponsored by:  Amazon Music: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade Audible: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade   Get 'Sweetened' on social media! Twitter - @sweetenedpod Instagram - @sweetenedpodcast  Facebook - Sweetened with Ash Lemonade  Website - sweetenedpodcast.com  Email - sweetenedpodcast@gmail.com

Ash is joined by friend to the show, Buzzfeed shopping editor and blogger, Kayla Boyd to talk about the Ashanti v. Keyshia Cole Verzuz battle, memories of their teenage years in the 2000s, and more.   Black Business Shoutout: The McBride Sisters’ “Black Girl Magic Rose”: https://www.mcbridesisters.com/   Follow My Guest(s):  Kayla Boyd: @kaylaschaos    Start your free 30 day membership trial at http://audibletrial.com/ashlemonade   Follow The Host:  Instagram - @iamashlemonade Twitter - @heyashlemonade   Get 'Sweetened' on social media! Twitter - @sweetenedpod Instagram - @sweetenedpodcast  Facebook - Sweetened with Ash Lemonade  Website - sweetenedpodcast.com  Email - sweetenedpodcast@gmail.com

Ash is joined by friend to the show, podcast coach and host of Whatever She Says Podcast, Idea To Launch, and Pivot with Purpose, Carla Wilmaris. They have an intimate girl talk about how to manifest the things you want, life in your thirties, and more.    Follow My Guest(s):  Carla Wilmaris: @carlawilmaris  Whatever She Says Podcast - @whatevershesays Idea To Launch - @ideatolaunch (Shit I'm 30 Podcast) -> Pivot with Purpose Podcast ______________________________________________________ Ash Lemonade.com interview with Carla Wilmaris: https://www.ashlemonade.com/interview-carla-wilmaris-host-of-sht-im-30-podcast-on-sex-love-epiphanies-of-your-30s/   Music: We Might Be Falling In Love/Jaguar - Victoria Monet Whipped Cream - Ari Lennox    Follow The Host:  Instagram - @iamashlemonade Twitter - @heyashlemonade   Get 'Sweetened' on social media! Twitter - @sweetenedpod Instagram - @sweetenedpodcast  Facebook - Sweetened with Ash Lemonade  Website - sweetenedpodcast.com  Email - sweetenedpodcast@gmail.com

In part 2, Ash continues the birthday celebration with Sydney of Annoyed Not Offended Podcast and Talia ‘Binx’ Smith. They have girl talks about the big milestone, Ash’s mother’s birth story, and enjoys Ash's buzzed rambling thanks to Moet & Chandon champagne.    Follow My Guest(s):  Talia ‘Binx’ Smith: @miyazakitaughtme Sydney: @_supasyd    Music: Jazmine Sullivan - Pick Up Your Feelings Soul Girl - Ahmad Jamal SZA - Doves In The Wind   Follow The Host:  Instagram - @iamashlemonade Twitter - @heyashlemonade   Get 'Sweetened' on social media! Twitter - @sweetenedpod Instagram - @sweetenedpodcast  Facebook - Sweetened with Ash Lemonade  Website - sweetenedpodcast.com  Email - sweetenedpodcast@gmail.com