Becoming Her Podcast w/ Ashley Martin

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In this heartfelt and grounding episode of Becoming Her with Ashley Martin, Ashley speaks directly to the woman (and man) who feels stretched thin and overwhelmed by life’s demands. With the holidays approaching, a government shutdown impacting many, and everyday stress piling up, Ashley offers a gentle reminder to pause, breathe, and trust in your body’s innate ability to heal and adapt.

Through reflections on neuroplasticity, patience, and the importance of community, Ashley encourages listeners to find peace in the midst of chaos and to see life’s hardest moments as a classroom for growth. She shares her own grounding practices—journaling, prayer, walking, laughter, and rest—that help her stay centered, while reminding us that everything we need to overcome challenges is already within us.

Whether you’re navigating uncertainty, battling the holiday blues, or simply in need of a reminder to slow down and release unrealistic timelines, this episode is a warm, soulful invitation to honor your body, nurture your spirit, and remember: you’re not behind—you’re simply becoming.

Connect with Ashley:
Instagram & TikTok: @BecomingWithAshley
Facebook: Becoming Her with Ashley Martin

In this empowering episode of Becoming Her with Ashley Martin, Ashley sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur, tax expert, and community advocate Kandace A. Washington. Kandace, a proud graduate of Wilson High School and an alumni of Limestone and Webster Universities, is the founder of New Wave Tax Solutions, New Wave Tax Academy, and New Wave Tax Pro Software. Over the past decade, she has helped countless individuals and small businesses navigate taxes, finance, and entrepreneurship while inspiring future tax professionals.

Together, Ashley and Kandace dive deep into Kandace’s journey of resilience, faith, and purpose. From balancing a 9-to-5, school, and launching a business, to caregiving for her husband during his battle with cancer, Kandace shares how she persevered through life’s storms while building an empire. Listeners will gain insights on practical business advice, financial habits, mindset shifts, and the importance of self-care.

Kandace also opens up about her personal transformation, including losing over 200 pounds, prioritizing travel and self-care, and how style and confidence play a role in showing up as the professional and woman she is today. She shares the wisdom behind aligning your life with your purpose, embracing your inner strength, and showing up for yourself again and again.

Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur, a caregiver, or a woman navigating life’s many seasons, this episode is a masterclass in resilience, empowerment, and choosing yourself unapologetically.

Connect with Kandace A. Washington:

Facebook: Kandice A. Washington

Instagram: @newwavecandice

TikTok: @newwave_candace (or @candace_newwave1)

Website: www.newwavetaxsolutions.com

Phone/Text: 843-496-2563

In this heart-centered episode of Becoming Her, host Ashley Martin sits down with the radiant Kelly Simone Rembrandt — master designer, brand strategist, educator, and founder of The Web Bar LLC, where strategy meets soul and branding.

What began as a chance encounter in a Starbucks turned into a divine connection and a soulful conversation on purpose, passion, and healing. Kelly opens up about her journey from educator to entrepreneur, the lessons she learned through divorce, and the power of self-care, creativity, and grace. Together, Ashley and Kelly explore what it means to honor divine timing, walk in alignment, and become the woman God designed you to be.

✨ In this episode, you’ll hear:

How divine alignment can shape your purpose and path

The story behind The Web Bar and Kelly’s creative calling

What self-care truly means beyond spa days and surface routines

The beauty of rediscovering yourself after heartbreak

How fashion, faith, and grace intertwine in the journey of becoming

This episode is a reminder that every encounter has meaning, healing is holy work, and becoming her is a continual process of growth, peace, and divine alignment.

Connect with Kelly: thewebbardesigns.com | @thewebbar
Follow Ashley: @Ashley Martin on FB

In this powerful episode of Becoming Her with Ashley Martin, Ashley welcomes a special guest—her producer, Yusuf—for an open and transparent conversation on the power of words and their lasting impact on men. Together, they explore how communication shapes relationships between women and men, mothers and sons, and even within marriages.

Yusuf shares his deeply personal journey through childhood trauma, marriage, divorce, fatherhood, and healing, revealing how the words spoken to him—both uplifting and damaging—have influenced his life, relationships, and self-worth. With honesty and vulnerability, he highlights the importance of respect, intentional communication, and the courage to ask for help.

This episode is a heartfelt reminder that words can build or break, heal or harm—and that no matter what you’ve been through, you are never behind, you are simply becoming.

In this empowering episode of Becoming Her with Ashley Martin, Ashley dives deep into the power of words, frequency, and belief. Through powerful examples like the two-plant experiment and Dr. Emoto’s study on water, she reminds us how our words don’t just carry meaning—they carry energy that shapes our reality.

Ashley shares personal insights on the importance of speaking with intention, affirming your future self, and shifting your mindset from discouragement to empowerment. She also offers a heartfelt prayer for every woman who feels silenced, discouraged, or behind, encouraging you to speak life over yourself, your loved ones, and your future.

This episode is your reminder that you are both the gardener and the soil—your words have the power to nurture or dismantle your dreams. It’s time to claim your voice, step into your next level, and become the woman you were always meant to be.

Trigger warning: This episode includes frank discussion of suicide, grief, and loss.

In this tender, necessary episode Ashley Martin opens a safe space for one of the hardest conversations many of us avoid: suicide. With the warmth and honesty listeners expect from Becoming Her, Ashley explores hidden suffering behind smiles, the power of compassion, and how small acts of grace can make a life-changing difference. She shares moving real-life moments — a listener’s traumatic memory, her daughter’s moment of crisis, and the heartbreaking story of losing the family dog Jack — that underline how easily pain can be missed until it’s too late.

You’ll leave this episode with practical, gentle reminders: ask “really, how are you?”, listen without minimizing, offer compassion, and hold space for people who are hurting.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. In the United States, you can:

Call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255

Both numbers are free, confidential, and available 24/7.

What you’ll hear in this episode

Why hiding behind a smile can hide deep pain

How compassion and presence can prevent tragedy

Personal stories that illustrate the cost of silence

A calm, compassionate call to action and resources for help

Resources: If this episode brought up feelings for you, consider pausing and reaching out to someone you trust, a mental health professional, or calling 988 or 1-800-273-8255 for immediate support. Thank you for holding space — for yourself and for others — and for being part of a community that chooses healing.

In this heartfelt episode of Becoming Her with Ashley Martin, Ashley opens up about the challenges and triumphs of the past month as her son Messiah faced serious health struggles and multiple surgeries. She shares the raw emotions of watching him temporarily lose his mobility, the unexpected strength she discovered within herself as a mother, and the powerful reminder that even in the midst of chaos, there is purpose in pain.

Ashley reflects on the lessons of resilience, grace, and presence—both for herself and for others. Through moments of vulnerability, faith, and encouragement, she reminds listeners that healing and growth are not about having everything figured out but about continuing to show up and becoming the best version of yourself.

This episode is a powerful reminder that you’re not behind—you’re becoming.

Host: Ashley Martin

In this episode of Becoming Her, host Ashley Martin dives deep into the power of internal dialogue—the words we speak to ourselves that can either limit or liberate us. From battling the negative voices that question our worth to embracing affirmations rooted in truth, Ashley shares personal stories, biblical wisdom, and practical tools to help you shift your mindset.

You’ll learn how to recognize when self-talk is working against you, how to replace it with affirmations that align with your higher self, and why progress over perfection is the key to becoming who you’re meant to be. Plus, Ashley leaves you with a simple yet transformative self-care practice: mirror work and a skincare reminder to hydrate and love on yourself daily.

If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt or felt weighed down by your own inner critic, this conversation will remind you that your words create your reality—and you have the power to choose wisely.

In this heartfelt episode of Becoming Her, Ashley Martin invites you to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the little girl still living inside you—the one with big dreams, tender fears, and a heart full of hope. As women, our adult struggles often trace back to the moments we felt unseen, unheard, or undervalued as children.

Ashley shares her own journey of facing those buried emotions head-on, from battling low self-esteem to embracing intentional living through faith, fasting, and daily discipline. With raw honesty and gentle encouragement, she reminds you that healing requires doing the work—no shortcuts, no procrastination.

This episode is a loving call to honor your inner child, use your time and resources wisely, and become the woman she once dreamed you could be.