In this episode of Charlie’s Toolbox, we sit down with the brilliant Ashley E. K. Wilson, a multi-hyphenate creative whose career spans from web to screen. From her roots in casting at Buzzfeed and Meta to her dynamic work writing and starring in various web series, Ashley shares how she’s navigated the entertainment industry while staying grounded in her vision and values.
We talk about:
<ul>
<li> How storytelling shaped her career</li>
<li>The inner workings of casting and what it takes</li>
<li>Building a career that honors both your creativity and your purpose</li>
<li>Why centering your voice is your superpower</li>
</ul>
Whether you're a creative looking for inspiration or curious about the behind-the-scenes of TV, theater, and film, this conversation is full of gems on persistence, pivoting, and power.

In this episode of Charlie’s Toolbox, we sit down with the brilliant Ashley E. K. Wilson, a multi-hyphenate creative whose career spans from web to screen. From her roots in casting at Buzzfeed and Meta to her dynamic work writing and starring in various web series, Ashley shares how she’s navigated the entertainment industry while staying grounded in her vision and values. We talk about: How storytelling shaped her career The inner workings of casting and what it takes Building a career that honors both your creativity and your purpose Why centering your voice is your superpower Whether you're a creative looking for inspiration or curious about the behind-the-scenes of TV, theater, and film, this conversation is full of gems on persistence, pivoting, and power.

In this episode of Charlie’s Toolbox, we sit down with the brilliant Ashley E. K. Wilson, a multi-hyphenate creative whose career spans from web to screen. From her roots in casting at Buzzfeed and Meta to her dynamic work writing and starring in various web series, Ashley shares how she’s navigated the entertainment industry while staying grounded in her vision and values.
We talk about:
<ul>
<li>&nbsp;How storytelling shaped her career</li>
<li>The inner workings of casting and what it takes</li>
<li>Building a career that honors both your creativity and your purpose</li>
<li>Why centering your voice is your superpower</li>
</ul>
Whether you're a creative looking for inspiration or curious about the behind-the-scenes of TV, theater, and film, this conversation is full of gems on persistence, pivoting, and power.

Ep. 21 From Storytelling to Casting: Ashley E. K. Wilson on Carving a Creative Career

You’ve done the profound work of decentering men. But what comes next? How do you consciously build a life, a self, and an aesthetic that is unapologetically, authentically your own?

Welcome to Charlie’s Toolbox. Here, we guide discerning women beyond mere liberation into active, intentional creation. We delve into the philosophical journey of Centering Yourself, finding your true internal compass; the meticulous craft of Self-Culture, designing your inner landscape of mind, emotions, and spirit; and the revolutionary philosophy of Aestheticized Healing, where your outer world becomes a tangible masterpiece of your inner evolution.

Join us as we explore how to bridge your deepest truths with your outward expression, curating a life of power, presence, and profound authenticity. From philosophical frameworks to cultural touchstones, discover the tools to embody your most vibrant, self-authored reality. This is where your next chapter begins: a life, a self, and an aesthetic forged entirely by you.

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You’ve done the profound work of decentering men. But what comes next? How do you consciously build a life, a self, and an aesthetic that is unapologetically, authentically your own? Welcome to Charlie’s Toolbox. Here, we guide discerning women beyond mere liberation into active, intentional creation. We delve into the philosophical journey of Centering Yourself, finding your true internal compass; the meticulous craft of Self-Culture, designing your inner landscape of mind, emotions, and spirit; and the revolutionary philosophy of Aestheticized Healing, where your outer world becomes a tangible masterpiece of your inner evolution. Join us as we explore how to bridge your deepest truths with your outward expression, curating a life of power, presence, and profound authenticity. From philosophical frameworks to cultural touchstones, discover the tools to embody your most vibrant, self-authored reality. This is where your next chapter begins: a life, a self, and an aesthetic forged entirely by you.

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