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Feb 2025
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Ashanti's Triumphant Return: Love, Motherhood, and Manifesting 

In this heartwarming episode of the Angie Martinez IRL Podcast, Angie welcomes back Ashanti as her first reoccurring guest. Ashanti opens up about her journey over the past two years, sharing the joy of becoming a mother and wife, reconnecting with Nelly, and navigating through their past to find love again. She reflects on lessons learned from marriage and motherhood, revealing how growth and communication played a vital role in rekindling her relationship with Nelly. Ashanti also speaks candidly about her fresh perspective on life, highlights from her career, and her approach to manifesting dreams. The episode touches on the impactful loss of Irv Gotti and how Ashanti continues to pray for peace and hold onto the positive memories. 

 00:36 Ashanti's Journey to Motherhood

01:15 Rekindling with Nelly

03:52 Navigating Love and Growth

12:06 Marriage Insights and Challenges

14:19 Becoming a Mom: The Realities

20:49 Postpartum and Body Image

 26:54 Balancing Career and Motherhood

30:47 Traditions and Family Bonds

33:29 Motherhood and Legacy

37:50 New Movie and Music Projects

39:48 Processing Unexpected Loss

44:48 Ashanti teaches Angie how to Manifest

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