In this episode of Mad Valid Podcast (MVP), host Reyna Erika connects with her mentee, Ashley Thomas—a theater scholar, writer, and creative powerhouse—about the importance of prioritizing your physical health. 🎙️✨
Ashley breaks down why “self-care is not a metaphor” and how taking care of your body is just as critical as nurturing your mind and soul. From overcoming fear to playing bigger in life, this episode reminds us that “playing it small serves no one”—especially not ourselves. 💥
About Ashley Thomas:
Ashley Thomas is an artist, thinker, theater scholar, writer, dramaturg, and proud godmother whose work centers creativity, storytelling, and growth. ✨ She shares her thoughts, essays, and reflections on her Substack newsletter, Brownstone Bandit, a biweekly creative journal about life, art, and everything in between.
Ashley believes in showing up fully, pushing past fear, and owning your space—whether on stage or in life. Her words inspire action and remind us to “feel the fear and do the thing.”
Connect with Ashley:
Instagram: @harlem_nista
Substack: Brownstone Bandit
Hosted by: Reyna Erika
Produced by: Brisa Areli Muñoz
Design & Editing by: Andrea Negrete
Music by: Nicholas Ryan Gant @ghettofalsetto
Instagram: @madvalidpodcast
Email: madvalidpodcast@gmail.com
