Ashley catches up with Cole Swindell - country artist/songwriter, husband to Courtney, and new dad to baby girl Rainey! Ashley shares how her career introduced them both when it was each of their very first ACM Awards in Vegas back in 2014. Ashley had just joined a morning show as a host at the time and part of the gig was interviewing 60+ artists for what they call "radio row."

Cole gives us such a beaming life update - good luck not smiling ear-to-ear as he gushes about dad life - how he feels like he's the most content he's ever been - and even shares a little secret he says he hadn't shared with anyone yet - the reason why he finally feels like he's in a place in life where he has purpose and a song he's written about it but hasn't released yet.

Cole is on tour and visits Clearwater, FL on October 25th at the BayCare Sound.

In Episode 6 of Sunny Side, Ashley talks about how it seems so many people nowadays (in a good way) are taking better care of themselves, drinking less, paying more attention to what we're eating. While certainly no expert, she discusses how getting workouts in helps with her mental health - how many options there are these days to find a workout that works for you - compared to 25 years ago. 

Ashley wraps up this episode discussing a recent diagnosis of endometriosis, next steps, and where she and husband TJ are on their journey to have kids together.

Ashley and TJ were set up by best friends after they each experienced divorces: Ashley, was 35, without children, and TJ, was just about to be 40, with a son. Now almost two years later at 37 and 41 - Ashley and TJ chat about their marriage milestones, the tough conversations revolving dating after divorce, divorce involving children, while feeling like they're able to offer other couples hope and light for the future - and proving that true love after all - is still possible. As Ashley and TJ share in this episode - it takes putting in the work, and being completely open, honest, and communicative with each other - no matter how uncomfortable the topic of conversation may be. It's what has strengthened their relationship and what Ashley believes is one of the most important, if not the most important, building block in a successful relationship: successful communication.

Ashley's career in radio has evolved over the last 17 years when it comes to the positions she's held - with her most recent position as of almost three years ago - running the most listened to country radio station in Florida as the Director of Programming and Brand Strategy for US103.5 & iHeartTampa.

In this position, Ashley works with all of the record labels out of Nashville when it comes to learning about new artists, new songs, new projects & introducing them to the Tampa market. That's where Sarah Headley comes in. Sarah's "street title" amongst the industry is a "record rep" for Big Loud - but the official title is "Director of Promotion" - promoting, what, you may ask? Music. Artists. Sarah travels her region sharing the latest music from Morgan Wallen, Miranda Lambert, HARDY, ERNEST, Lauren Alaina, Ashley Cooke - and SO many more incredibly talented artists who are signed to the Big Loud record label based in Nashville.

Being a bonus parent looks different for everyone who's ever found themselves in this role - no two stories are alike. The stories are hardly told publicly, and most times, it's because bonus parents feel pressure that can sometimes cause walking on egg shells, not crossing boundaries, or ruffling feathers. The peacekeepers. Ashley describes this new role in her life as the one she's had more of a challenging time navigating - not for a lack of love or trying - but simply because of the unknowns of a role you've never experienced before.

Spoiler alert: Ashley thought she'd be a stay-at-home-mom. Hear how her path changed, and how she's shifted to owning where life is right now. She shares important career bulilding blocks she's gained from personal experience to help you navigate and build your own professional confidence.

Ashley shares the full story in why she left Orlando and the morning show almost three years ago, clears up relationship questions, and sets the stage for what you can expect from Sunny Side.