This week on Growing the Middle, Mariah Krystal sits down with Ashlynn Raquel, a trailblazer in influencer marketing, to unpack the realities of being the first, the few, or the only in an industry that hasn’t always made space for diverse voices.

Ashlynn shares her journey from college to entrepreneurship, the challenges of navigating a predominantly white industry, and the power of trusting yourself when no blueprint exists. They also dive into setting boundaries, overcoming imposter syndrome and the pressure to always do more, and why authenticity is your greatest asset—both in business and in life.

This episode is about breaking barriers, building community, and owning your influence on your own terms.

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