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Mar 2023
40m 23s

Trials to Triumphs Special: Ashley Answe...

Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins
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Our host flips the script and answers burning questions from Trials to Triumphs listeners! Find out the three things Ashley would take to a deserted island, how she decompresses after a long day, and where she would’ve worked if she did not pursue acting. Ashley also discusses navigating the entertainment industry as a dark-skinned Black woman, preparing for marriage, and the power of trusting your intuition. 

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