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Wrestlin DiscussionsThank You Cena!!!Today's episode is the Season Finale of Wrestlin Discussions where I will be discussing the legendary career of The Dr. Of Thugamics, The 17X World Heavyweight Champion, and One Of The Goats to ever step in the ring The Legend John Cena!! I will be discussing his final match against The Ring General Gunther, my favorite classic moments of Cena, my favorite Cena matches, and how his presence made such a strong impact in the WWE. So please tune in to this Can Not miss episode of Wrestlin Discussions!!! Ashley Janai's Website For Merch: www.ashleyjanai93.comA...
2026-02-031h 06Wrestlin DiscussionsWho Will Win The 2026 Royal Rumble?Are You Ready For The Royal Rumble? In today's bonus episode I will be discussing my predictions for who may win the 2026 Men's and Women's Royal Rumble and also will The Phenomal One AJ Styles retire today or will he defeat The Ring General Gunther to continue with his legendary career? Will The Underdog Sami Zayn win his first major title which is the WWE Championship by defeating The Scottish Warrior Drew McIntyre or will McInyre prevail to contiune being The WWE Champion? So please tune in before The Royal Rumble that will be streaming live Internationally on Netflix and L...
2026-01-3114 min
Inspirin DiscussionsThe Finish LineToday's epsiode is the Season Finale of Inspirin Discussions where I will discuss the importance of completing your goals until you fully complete them until you cross the finish line!!! #Thank You # Season FinaleAshley Janai's Website: www.ashleyjanai93.comAshley Janai's Link Tree :https://linktr.ee/ajhr1993For Recipe Ideas: https://www.allrecipes.comInspirin Discussions titled "Stay Ready" https://open.spotify.com/episode/0mtANtFkAMYN2FbUb6rah6?si=670c21f14b434754Wrestlin Discussions : https://open.spotify.com/show/5WaPF8Eu1O4XYDVpHNwjI6?si=540c5e7b17244e89
2026-01-3117 minWrestlin DiscussionsIf They Didn't Leave So Soon Part 5 Part 2Today's episode is the conclusion of my mini series titled "If They Didn't Leave So Soon" where I will discuss the careers of WWE Legend The Samoan Bulldozer Umaga, WWE Legend/ Former WWE Superstar Shad Gaspard, Former WWE Superstar Luke Harper a.k.a Brodie Lee, and WWE Superstar Bray Wyatt a.k.a. Husky Harris a.k.a. The Fiend. I will also discuss my predictions as to where they could've been in their careers if they were still alive.Ashley Janai's Website For Merch: www.ashleyjanai93.comAshley Janai's Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/ajhr1993
2026-01-241h 08Inspirin DiscussionsStay ReadyIn today's episode I'm going to be discussing the importance of preparing and staying ready for the future. I'm also going to discuss gig work opportunities, small business ideas, learning new skills, and also utilizing skills you already possess to earn extra income on the side that can potentially turn into a full time situation to better prepare you for society and the future!!!Ashley Janai's Website For Merch: www.ashleyjanai93.comAshley Janai's Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/ajhr1993Wrestlin Discussions: https://open.spotify.com/show/5WaPF8Eu1O4XYDVpHNwjI6?si=cca368ffc61e43b3
2026-01-2435 minWrestlin DiscussionsLatino Heat Forever!!!Today's episode is going to be about the Legendary Hall Of Famer Eddie Guerrero, where I will discuss his career highlights, my favorite memorable moments, how his in ring presence impacted current/future superstars, and how his legacy will forever live on!!!Ashley Janai's Website For Merch: www.ashleyjanai93.comAshley Janai's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/ajhr1993Ashley Janai's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ashley+janaiInspirin Discussions "The Best Of Rodes" : https://open.spotify.com/episode/2PoN7oiIwsZeLOCWfZjOOA?si=137d262ec8ee4105Wrestlin Discussions "If...
2025-12-1938 minInspirin DiscussionsThe Best Of RodesToday's episode is going to feature Rodes who's the host of Rodes Live that's available on all streaming platforms and he's also a Music Artist from Chicago,IL where he will discuss his new album titled "The Best Of Rodes" that will be released on December 19th 2025 that will be available on all streaming platforms!!!Ashley Janai's Website: www.ashleyjanai93.com Ashley Janai's Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/ajhr1993Rodes' Website: www.rodesonline.netRodes' YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6MbxgzmsJBmVZfS3z5GgNew Single "Love And H...
2025-12-051h 21Inspirin DiscussionsThanksgiving Leftovers Are The Best!!!Today's bonus episode is going to be about various ways you can utilize your Thanksgiving leftovers by creating various meal ideas to keep you from discarding any food and why you should always be thankful to have leftover food!!!Ashley Janai's Website For Merch: www.ashleyjanai93.comAshley Janai's Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/ajhr1993Ashley Janai's New Music Video: https://youtu.be/-yVw33bn3ic?si=W3i2FnmOLpwR7yVdRecipe Website: www.allrecipes.comLocal Food Pantries For Food: https://www.feedingamerica.org/Local Food Pantries...
2025-11-2913 minWrestlin DiscussionsPredictions For WWE Survivor Series 2025Today's bonus episode is going to be about my predictions for WWE Survivor Series 2025 that will take place at Petco Park in San Diego, California today at 7pm ET streaming on the ESPN Plus App in the US and streaming Internationally on Netflix!!!ESPN Plus Website: https://plus.espn.com/?gclsrc=aw.ds&ex_cid=EDTC-PaidSearch-Google-23062617994-&s_kwcid=AL!8468!3!776077830221!e!!g!!espn%20plus&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23062617994&gbraid=0AAAAADC9VdG8_5JuAk0cYLh_NZ4ytk_yC&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0KrJBhCOARIsAGIy9wB59WtbYa9UQgAKMfC_gYEd2BdQm895ApprhrkAcfd-S93HCssd-csaArsfEALw_wcBAshley Janai's Website For Merch: www.ashleyjanai93.com
2025-11-2908 minWrestlin DiscussionsClash Of Paris/Return Of AJ Lee/ Predictions for WrestlePaloozaToday's episode I'm going to discuss my thoughts about Clash of Paris and the Return of AJ Lee. I'm also going to discuss my predictions about WrestlePalooza!!!Ashley Janai's Website for Merch:https://www.ashleyjanai93.comAshley Janai's Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/ajhr1993For Part Time Work, That's Remote, And Requires A Professional Licensehttps://www.primerica.com
2025-09-2013 minInspirin DiscussionsThe New PodcastToday's episode is going to feature Rodes from "Rodes Live" alongside his wife Chane where they will discuss their new podcast titled " What's Poppin Podcast " that will be released on September 13, 2025 at midnight that will be available on all streaming platforms!!!Ashley Janai's Website: https://www.ashleyjanai93.comAshley Janai's Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/ajhr1993Rodes and Chane's Website: https://www.rodesonline.nethttps://www.primerica.com for information about extra income!!!
2025-09-1230 minWrestlin DiscussionsAftermath of Summerslam Part 2Today's episode is part 2 of The Aftermath Of Summerslam featuring Nora Lawson from Law Speaks that's available on all streaming platforms where we will discuss our thoughts about WWE Summerslam, WWE Clash Of Paris, and many more!!!Ashley Janai's Website: www.ashleyjanai93.comAshley Janai's LinkTree:https://linktr.ee/ajhr1993Nora Lawson's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=law%20speaks%20podcastNora Lawson's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/honechild/
2025-08-3152 minWrestlin DiscussionsAftermath Of Summerslam Part 1Today's episode is going to feature Cedric Welton who's the host of We Got NXT Podcast, Bleav Podcast, Daily DDT, Fansided, AfterBuzz Tv Sports, and The Sports Fan Journal that's available on all streaming platforms where we will discuss our thoughts about WWE SummerSlam and many more!!!Ashley Janai's Website: www.ashleyjanai93.comAshley Janai's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/ajhr199Cedric Welton's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/cedricdwelton?ltsid=f6194bc2-5fa5-431d-9b15-b861167261d3&utm_source=linktree_profile_share
2025-08-291h 14Inspirin DiscussionsRapping With Uncle ReemToday's episode is going to feature Uncle Reem who's a Hip Hop Artist from Chicago, IL. He's going to discuss his journey to becoming a Hip Hop Artist, his new album Shelf Life that's available on all streaming platforms, and many more!!!Ashley Janai's Website: www.ashleyjanai93.comAshley Janai's Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/ajhr1993Uncle Reem's YouTube Channel:https://youtube.com/channel/UCGKD9zo9NHhcYrpkjzAUKnw?si=xSrke3y2sY1vILi_Uncle Reem's Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4vnvkrckKmkPWiIwirHf1P?si=VcaFB0NnR8K-C9S7g5WQNQUncle Reem's Vinyl Album:https://elasticstage.com/unclereemUncle Reem's Tik Tok: @unclereemUncle Reem's...
2025-06-171h 02Wrestlin DiscussionsElimination Chamber 2024Today's episode is going to be about my thoughts on Elimination Chamber 2024. Follow me on Instagram @blueshades1993 X @AshleyJanai93 and Facebook @Ashley Janai Link to the store https://my-store-d9ffab.preview.teespring.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-hall-relf7/message
2024-03-1414 min
Inspirin DiscussionsVINNYToday's episode is going to feature a Chicago Hip Hop Artist that goes by Vinny. He's going to discuss how he got introduced to Hip Hop, his music influences, what's next in the future, and many more. This is a Can Not miss episode!!! Follow Vinny on Instagram @vinnyallcaps2 Follow me on Instagram @blueshades1993 X @AshleyJanai93 and Facebook @Ashley Janai Link to store https://my-store-d9ffab.preview.teespring.com
2024-03-141h 13
I Want to Change the WorldQuick Update: Hello from Detroit!I'm back home!
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2024-03-0802 minInspirin DiscussionsContinuing Where You Left OffThis brand new episode of 2024 is going to be about creating small goals that can soon turn into a huge accomplishment by continuing where you left off in 2023. I'm also going to get shout outs to my past guests so this is a can not miss episode!!! Follow me on Instagram and Threads @blueshades1993 X @ Ashley Janai93 Facebook @ Ashley Janai and subscribe to Ashley Janai' and Inspirin Discussions and Wrestlin Discussions Website to store https://my-store-d9ffab.preview.teespring.com Cay Reno https://open.spotify.com/album/159lTN8vuYfUs0ijHFwVr2?si=7ZRpXHQ3S5SScI0GRPUE-g Rodes https://open.spotify.com...
2024-02-2026 minWrestlin DiscussionsWWE in 2024This is a brand new episode of 2024 where I discuss the current state of the WWE and my predictions for what's to come this year and I also give shout outs to all my past guests who appeared on the show last year this is a Can Not miss episode!!! Follow me on Instagram and Threads @bluehades1993 X @Ashley Janai93 and Facebook @ Ashley Janai and subscribe to my YouTube Channel @ Wrestlin Discussions Website to store https://my-store-d9ffab.preview.teespring.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-hall-relf7/message
2024-02-2027 min
Black Girl Bible - Janai ImaniS2E02 - Guard Your HeartSeason 2 Episode 2
Topic: Guard Your Heart
Scriptures: Proverbs 4:14, 23, Proverbs 3:3-27
Black girl Bible is a podcast that speaks on the black experience as a woman and uses the Bible to provide Godly advice on how to navigate through this world as a young black woman. New podcasts every Monday. Each week will feature a different topic, coupled with some of my experiences as a young black woman. I utilize songs, prayer, and scriptures to provide Godly advice relating to each topic.
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2024-01-1013 minWrestlin DiscussionsWWE 2KToday's episode will be about my favorite wrestling games of all time!!! Instagram @ blueshades1993 Twitter @AshleyJanai93 and Facebook Ashley Janai Website to my store https://my-store-d9ffab.preview.teespring.com Ashley Janai’ ft Infamous Bad Brad Ride or Die and Ashley Janai’ My Savage Shit --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-hall-relf7/message
2023-12-0346 minInspirin DiscussionsStand Your Ground With UBERToday's episode is going to be about standing up for yourself as an Uber driver, the difficulties that Uber drivers may face, and how to conduct yourself if you are ever in a situation with a client!!! Instagram @ blueshades1993 Twitter @AshleyJanai93 and Facebook Ashley Janai Website to my store https://my-store-d9ffab.preview.teespring.com
2023-12-0329 min
I Want to Change the WorldEp 21: Making Volunteering Sexy w/ Dave ColesIs it just me or does the world kind of seem like a flaming dumpster fire right now? The list of issues and worthy causes include things in the headlines today like the humanitarian crisis in Gaza to ongoing issues poverty, climate change, homelessness, the loneliness epidemic, and on and on.
How do we choose which cause to pour our limited time and energy into? How do we decide whether to serve a cause at all? How do we define what it means to make an impact in the world?
These are questions that my...
2023-10-3147 minInspirin DiscussionsPersevere When It’s Hard!!!Today's episode is going to be about Perseverance and why it's so important to persevere this is a can not miss episode!! Instagram @blueshades1993 Twitter @AshleyJanai93 and Facebook @ Ashley Janai Link to website https://my-store-d9ffab.preview.teespring.com Ashley Janai' ft Infamous Bad Brad Ride or Die Ashley Janai' My Savage Shit
2023-10-2341 minWrestlin DiscussionsWrestlin With The Lamp Part 2Today's episode is going to feature James Lampkin and we are going to discuss the current status of the WWE and our predictions for Survivor Series, Royal Rumble, and the grandest stage of them all WrestleMania!!! James Lampkin- Conversions with Lamp available on SoundCloud Follow me on Instagram@blueshades1993 Twitter@ AshleyJanai93 and FaceBook@Ashley Janai Link to website https://my-store-d9ffab.preview.teespring.com Ashley Janai' ft Infamous Bad Brad Ride or Die Ashley Janai' My Savage Shit --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-hall-relf7/message
2023-10-231h 26Black Girl Bible - Janai ImaniS1E27 - Finding WisdomTopic: Finding WisdomScripturesProverbs chapter 1Black girl Bible is a podcast that speaks on the black experience as a woman and uses the Bible to provide Godly advice on how to navigate through this world as a young black woman. New podcasts every Monday. Each week will feature a different topic, coupled with some of my experiences as a young black woman. I utilize songs, prayer, and scriptures to provide Godly advice relating to each topic.
2023-10-1712 minInspirin DiscussionsSye KToday's episode is going to feature Sye K who's a Music Artist. He's going to discuss his music career and his single Love On The Dance Floor so sit back, relax, and enjoy!!! Follow Sye K on Instagram @ iamsyek Sye K Love on The Dance Floor streaming on all streaming platforms Follow me on Instagram @ blueshades1993 Twitter @ AshleyJanai93 and Facebook @ Ashley Janai Ashley Janai' ft Infamous Bad Brad Ride Or Die and Ashley Janai' My Savage Shit Link to my website https://my-store-d9ffab.preview.teespring.com
2023-10-011h 00Inspirin DiscussionsDa Fashion PhotographerToday's episode will feature David Smith who's a fashion photographer that's going to discuss life as a fashion photographer and advice he will give to anyone that wants to be in the fashion photography business so sit back relax and enjoy!!! Follow David Smith on Instagram @ SmithInc_PhotoCompany Follow me on Instagram @ blueshades1993 Twitter @ AshleyJanai93 and Facebook @ Ashley Janai Two new singles Ashley Janai' ft. Infamous Bad Brad Ride Or Die and Ashley Janai' My Savage Shit Link to my store https://my-store-d9ffab.preview.teespring.com
2023-10-011h 13Wrestlin DiscussionsWWE PayBack 2023Today's episode is going to be about my opinion of WWE Payback 2023 and my favorite match that took place at Payback!!! So sit back and relax and enjoy. Follow me at Instagram @ blueshades1993 Twitter @ AshleyJanai93 and Facebook @ Ashley Janai Link to my website https://my-store-d9ffab.preview.teespring.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-hall-relf7/message
2023-10-0110 minWrestlin DiscussionsThe People's Champ/Irresistible Force Is Back!!!Today's episode is going to be about the return of The People's Champ The Rock and the return of The Irresistible Force Nia Jax!!! So sit back, relax, and enjoy. Follow me on Instagram @blueshades1993 Twitter @AshleyJanai93 and Facebook @Ashley Janai Link to my store https://my-store-d9ffab.preview.teespring.com New singles Ashley Janai' ft. Infamous Bad Brad Ride Or Die & Ashley Janai' My Savage Shit that's available on all streaming platforms!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-hall-relf7/message
2023-10-0116 min
I Want to Change the WorldEp 20: Do's and Dont's for Doing Good w/ Dave ColesLet me start by confessing that I was originally set on calling this episode “Laying Down the ‘White Man’s Burden’”.
After all my interview guest, Dave Coles, is a white British man who, as a young, idealistic volunteer, ventured from his home in the UK to make a difference in Africa. Inspired by a steady diet of colonialism-inspired media narratives and the lyrics of a popular Christmas song by Band Aid, he was sure people in Africa were waiting for people just like him to come and help end their despair by doing something...
2023-09-2644 minBlack Girl Bible - Janai ImaniS1E26 - Perfection Is OverratedSeason 1 Episode 26Topic: Perfection Is OverratedScripturesProverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”Colossians 3:23 “Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord, rather than for people.”Hebrews 12:1 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that s...
2023-09-1508 minI Want to Change the WorldEp 19: What I Thought I KnewSix months into my sabbatical year in Ghana, I've met new people, seen new sights, and had LOTS of new experiences, like getting malaria, going to a leprosarium (as in, a place where doctors treat leprosy) to see a dermatologist, and swimming in the ocean, etc. I've approached many of these new encounters with preconceived ideas about what they must be like. Yet, over these months I've found that I've had to keep letting go of my preconceived ideas, the things I thought I knew, to keep up with what I've been learning in real time through actual experience.
2023-09-1217 minInspirin DiscussionsRappin Is Inspirin!!!Today's episode will feature The Prodigal Son Pierre Montray who's an music artist, songwriter, and radio show host. We will be discussing his start in music, his music inspirations, his brand new EP, and so much more. So please sit back, relax, enjoy the show, and the music at the end by Pierre Montray! Follow me on Instagram @blueshades1993 Twitter @AshleyJanai93 and Facebook @ Ashley Janai Link to my website https://my-store-d9ffab.preview.teespring.com Follow Pierre Montray on Instagram @pierremontray Facebook @ pierre montray EP: Imperfect Sinner available on all streaming platforms Song: Same Goal (Gotta Get That Money) by...
2023-08-301h 23Wrestlin DiscussionsThank You Bray, Terry, and Edge!!!Today's episode is going to be a tribute episode dedicated to Bray Wyatt and Terry Funk and I'm also going to be discussing some of my favorite historic Edge moments to celebrate his 25 year career with the WWE so see sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. Follow me on Instagram @blueshades1993 Facebook @Ashley Janai and Twitter @ AshleyJanai93 Link to my website https://my-store-d9ffab.preview.teespring.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-hall-relf7/message
2023-08-3027 minBlack Girl Bible - Janai ImaniS1E25 - Encouragement For Your Waiting SeasonSong - Promises - Maverick City, Naomi Raine, Joe L BarnesScriptures2 Timothy 1:7 - “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and of a sound mind”Matthew 14:19-20 - “Then he told the people to sit down on the grass. Jesus took the 5 loaves and 2 fish, looked up toward heaven, and blessed them. Then, breaking the loaves into pieces, he gave the bread to the disciples who distributed it to the people. They all ate as much as they wanted and afterward, the disciples picked up 12 baskets of leftoversPsalms 37:7 - “Be still in the presence...
2023-08-1413 minWrestlin DiscussionsMemories!!!Today's episode is going to feature my brother Jacarri and my cousin Caylon. We're going to be reliving our favorite childhood memories of the WWE, discussing classic WWE video games, discussing our favorite wrestlers, and many more. This is a CAN NOT miss episode it will have you laughing from beginning to end, so please sit back, relax, and enjoy!!! Follow me on Instagram @blueshades1993 Twitter @AshleyJanai93 and Facebook @ Ashley Janai Link to my store https://my-store-d9ffab.preview.teespring.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-hall-relf7/message
2023-08-0156 minInspirin DiscussionsThe Instagram Podcaster!!!Today's episode is going to feature Ms. Kym Gibson from Meet The Tylers alongside her husband Smoke Troublesome, which is a podcast that appears on Instagram Live. We're going to discuss podcasting on Instagram Live, the inspiration behind starting a podcast on Instagram Live, and many more. So this is a CAN NOT miss episode so please sit back, relax, and enjoy!!! Follow me on Instagram @blueshades1993 Twitter@ AshleyJanai93 and Facebook @ Ashley Janai Link to my store https://my-store-d9ffab.preview.teespring.com
2023-08-011h 25
I Want to Change the WorldEp 18: Seeing Opportunity Wherever You Are w/ Kindra Parker"Every time I look around, I see something that can be done. And it just really excites me that Ghana is so ripe for not only business, but investments, collaboration with with local people." - Kindra Parker, Entrepreneur and Founder/President of MentorHer Ghana.
Episode 18 features my fourth interview in the series "I Want to Change the World...So I Moved to Africa?!". My guest, Kindra Parker is a true "Renaissance woman"! Her personal and professional background has been shaped by her passion for music, philanthropy, marketing, event production, and entrepreneurship. As I talked...
2023-07-3045 minWrestlin DiscussionsWrestlin With The LampToday's episode is going to feature James Lampkin who's the host of Conversations With Lamp that's available on Soundcloud and Apple Podcasts. We're going to discuss the Golden Era of The WWF that's now known as The WWE, The Attitude Era, Ruthless Aggression Era, and many more so please tune!!!! Follow me on Instagram @ BlueShades1993 Twitter @ AshleyJanai93 and Facebook @ Ashley Janai Link to my store my-store-d9ffab.preview.teespring.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-hall-relf7/message
2023-07-081h 36Inspirin DiscussionsTime To Move OnAre you in a situation where you are unhappy or overwhelmed? Do you want change? Are you ready to move on? If you answer yes to any of these questions please tune in to Episode 9 of Inspirin Discussions where I will discuss the benefits of moving on!!! Follow me on Instagram @BlueShades1993 Twitter @ Ashley Janai'93 and Facebook @Ashley Janai Link to the store my-store-d9ffab.preview.teespring.com
2023-07-0813 minBlack Girl Bible - Janai ImaniS1E24 - God Comforts UsTopic: God Comforts UsScriptures2 Corinthians 7:10 “For the kind of sorrow God wants us to experience leads us away from sin and results in salvation. There’s no regret for that kind of sorrow. But worldly sorrow, which lacks repentance, results in spiritual death.”Psalms 30:5 “For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime! Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.”2 Corinthians 1:3 “All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort...
2023-07-0713 min
I Want to Change the WorldEp 17: I'm a BeginnerIt’s now been 4 months since I moved to Ghana for a sabbatical
of sorts. But, to be honest, up until a few days ago when my work contract with the organization that I had been working for in the States ended, I’d spent a lot of my time being physically in Ghana but mentally thousands of miles away.
I’d often be on my computer during the day doing my contract work (alongside personal projects) or, even when I wasn't actually working, I'd be thinking about work that I needed to do or that I wanted to get done b...
2023-07-0620 minInspirin DiscussionsThank You....This is a bonus episode of Inspirin Discussions where I briefly discuss why appreciation is so important!!! You all can follow me on Instagram @blueshades1993 Twitter @ AshleyJanai93 and Facebook @ Ashley Janai Here is the link to my store https://my-store-d9ffab.preview.teespring.com
2023-06-2108 minWrestlin DiscussionsWrestlin LiveToday’s episode is going to feature myself and Rodes from Rodes Live discussing our favorite wrestling moments, shocking wrestling moments, dream matches, and many more in this can not miss episode of Wrestlin Discussions!!! Follow me on Instagram @ blueshades1993, Twitter @ AshleyJanai93 and Facebook @ Ashley Janai Here's the link to my store https://my-store-d9ffab.preview.teespring.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-hall-relf7/message
2023-06-211h 42Inspirin DiscussionsHustle NonstopDo you have a lot of goals you want to achieve? Do you want to know about various side hustles? If you answer yes to any one of these questions then you've come to the right place because I'm going to explain why it's crucial to Hustle Nonstop to achieve your goals and the side hustles you can do!!! Follow me on Instagram @ blueshades1993 Twitter @ AshleyJanai93 and Facebook @ Ashley Janai. Here's the link to my store https://my-store-d9ffab.preview.teespring.com
2023-06-2124 minWrestlin DiscussionsThoughts and PredictionsThis is a bonus episode of Wrestlin Discussions where I discuss my thoughts about Night Of Champions, the presentation of the new titles, and my predictions about Money In The Bank 2023!!! Follow me on Instagram @blueshades1993, Twitter @ AshleyJanai93, and Facebook @ Ashley Janai The link to my store https://my-store-d9ffab.preview.teespring.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-hall-relf7/message
2023-06-2113 minBlack Girl Bible - Janai ImaniS1E23 - The JourneySeason 1 Episode 23Topic: The JourneyScripturesGenesis 37:7 “We were out in the field, tying up bundles of grain. Suddenly my bundle stood up, and your bundles gathered around and bowed low before mine!”Genesis 39:4-6 “This pleased Potiphar, so he soon made Joseph his personal attendant. He put him in charge of his entire household and everything he owned. From the day Joseph was put in charge of his master’s household and property, the Lord began to bless Potiphar’s house for Joseph’s sake… So Potiphar gave Joseph co...
2023-06-0509 min
I Want to Change the WorldEp 16: Black. American. In Africa. w/ Noelle Ojo“I think sometimes it's just as a society, they try to box us in, especially in the United States, you can only be you have to be this to be black. And when you
start to expand your world, especially amongst black people, then you don't buy into that as much.” – Noelle Ojo, author of The Blaxit Effect: The African-American’s Guide to Relocating to Africa (2022) and Foreign Service Officer with USAID.
Episode 16 features my third interview in my series called “I Want to Change the World…So I moved to Africa?!”. I had the pleasure of int...
2023-05-2049 minInspirin DiscussionsConsistency Is KeyI’m sure everyone has goals and aspirations they want to pursue, but in order to pursue your goals and aspirations there is one key element that you need and that key element is consistency. So today’s episode is going to feature Rodes from Rodes Live who’s a very successful podcaster, music artist, author, etc. He’s going to discuss why consistency is key and why it is very important in today’s society. So sit back, relax and enjoy today’s episode!!! Follow me on Instagram @blueshades1993 Twitter @AshleyJanai93 and Facebook@Ashley Janai’ Link to my store https://my-sto...
2023-05-181h 27Wrestlin DiscussionsThe Wrestling BusinessDo you have aspirations of becoming a professional wrestler? Or do you have aspirations of being behind the scenes in the wrestling business if so then tune in to today’s episode which is going to feature Wade Simmons who’s a wrestling manager/ filmmaker that’s also involved in the funeral business. He’s going to discuss life in the wrestling business and he’s going to discuss his thoughts about the WWE, AEW, and many other independent promotions so please sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!!! Follow me on Instagram@ blueshades1993 Twitter@ AshleyJanai93 and Facebook @ Ashley Janai’ Link to my s...
2023-05-181h 56I Want to Change the WorldEp 15: After Two Months in Ghana...Given that I've now officially been in Ghana for two whole months AND I just applied for my one year residency permit a few days ago, it seems like a good time to pause and reflect on what my major takeaways from my time here have been, so far.
What reflections come up for you as you listened to mine? As always, I’d love to hear from you! Feel free to drop me a line on IG @missjanaiashley or via email at janai@gilmorefacilitationllc.com.
2023-05-0720 minWrestlin DiscussionsOld School Vs New SchoolWere you a huge fan of the NWA, the UWF, or the WWF? Or are you just a huge fan of the WWE? If so, then tune in to today's episode where I invite my Wonderful Dad as my special guest to discuss some classic moments of the NWA, the UWF, and the WWF. He's also going to discuss his favorite superstars of all time, Starrcade 1987, his favorite WrestleMania, and his feelings about the WWE today. So this is a CAN NOT miss episode of Wrestlin Discussions so please tune in today!!! You can follow me on Instagram @blueshades1993, Twitter...
2023-05-072h 17Inspirin DiscussionsMusic Is Inspiring!!!Do you love music? Do find music inspiring? If so, then check out today's episode which is going to feature Cay Reno who's a New Music Artist stopping by to discuss her passion and inspiration for music. She's also going to discuss her EP that will be released on May 19th 2023 so this is a CAN NOT MISS Episode so please tune in!!! You can follow me on Instagram @ blueshades1993 Twitter AshleyJanai'93 and Facebook @ Ashley Janai' and here's the link to my merchandise store https://my-store-d9ffab.preview.teespring.com
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I Want to Change the WorldEp 14: How to *Not* Be a "White Savior" w/ Casey Kempton“For me, I the way I view the bakery is really important. I view it as like a tool, or a step, which the people use. I picture the bakery as being like one rung on a ladder for them. Whereas I think a savior mentality is more of like, I personally am the ladder. And I think if you keep in mind that your what you're doing is just
kind of one step for them, it kind of it both relieves the pressure to fix someone's situation, but it also kind of eliminates this dependency that charities are cr...
2023-04-2249 minWrestlin Discussions2023 Hall Of Fame/WrestleMania 39I hope everyone enjoyed watching The 2023 Hall Of Fame celebrating the accomplishments of Rey Mysterio, Stacy Keibler, The Great Muta, Andy Kaufman, and Tim White and I hope everyone was able to tune in for 2 nights of WrestleMania 39 and today's episode I'm going to discuss my thoughts on this year's Hall of Fame and WrestleMania 39!!!!! So stay tuned The Link to my store https://my-store-d9ffab.preview.teespring.com follow me on Instagram at blueshades1993 and follow me on Twitter @ AshleyJanai’93 and Facebook Ashley Janai’ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-hall-relf7/message
2023-04-2031 min
Inspirin DiscussionsWalking Away On FaithDo you feel overwhelmed? Are you unhappy with your current situation? Do you feel like it's time for a change? If so, you are not alone you have so many people that's afraid of walking away on faith and walking into a better situation, but after tuning in to today's episode you will learn it's ok to WALK AWAY ON
FAITH!!!!
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2023-04-2034 min
I Want to Change the WorldEp 13: "Blessed to Be A Blessing" with Eunice Cox“I have no concept of privilege shame. It’s that I’m blessed. I recognize that I am blessed, and I am blessed for a purpose. And that purpose is to be a blessing to other people. So, my life, if I think about it, is framed by this. [When] I go to Ghana, and I see the poverty around me in my village, I ask myself, “How can I be a blessing in this?” - Eunice Cox, Owner of The Beach House, Ankwanda
It’s hard to believe that it’s been over a month since I arrived in G...
2023-04-0747 minBlack Girl Bible - Janai ImaniS1E22 - Making Decisions With GodSeason 1 Episode 22Topic: Making Decisions With GodScripturesJeremiah 29:11 - “For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”Psalms 37:23-24 - The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.”Proverbs 16:9 - We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.”Bla...
2023-04-0308 min
Black Girl Bible - Janai ImaniS1E21 - God Sees YouSeason 1 Episode 21Topic: God Sees YouSong - “Goodness of God” Cece WinansScriptures: Genesis 16:1-16Black girl Bible is a podcast that speaks on the black experience as a woman and uses the Bible to provide Godly advice on how to navigate through this world as a young black woman. New podcasts every Monday. Each week will feature a different topic, coupled with some of my experiences as a young black woman. I utilize songs, prayer, and scriptures to provide Godly advice relating to each topic.
2023-03-2317 minI Want to Change the WorldEp 12: Finding My PlaceWhen people ask me why I wanted to move to Ghana, I usually say that I was going there to rest (in spite of the weighty to do list and the stack of books that I've brought along with me!). I would say I was going there to feel the same lightness and serenity that I'd felt on past trips here to visit my friend, walking along the beach, looking out at the ocean. I was going to be transformed through time away.
In other words, I was thinking of this time as a...
2023-03-2320 minI Want to Change the WorldEp 11: Hello from Accra!I made it to Ghana! I woke up this morning (March 7, 2023) amazed and in awe to find myself here. In this episode, I share some reflections on the journey that's led me here. I invite you to think about an idea that's been knocking at the door to your heart asking you to partner with it so it can, in the words of Elizabeth Gilbert in Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, "be escorted out of the ether and into the realm of the actual."
I know from personal experience that it's a journey. As a coach, I...
2023-03-0817 minBlack Girl Bible - Janai ImaniS1E20 - Praise God For His Deliverance Pt 2Season 1 Episode 20Topic: Praise God For His Deliverance Part 2Song - Lord You Are GoodScriptures1 Corinthians 2:9 “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him”Black girl Bible is a podcast that speaks on the black experience as a woman and uses the Bible to provide Godly advice on how to navigate through this world as a young black woman. New podcasts every Monday. Each week will feature a different topic, coupled with...
2023-02-2709 minI Want to Change the WorldEp 10: How Are We Doing?Inner transformation work is outer transformation work. Personal development is professional development. Those statements are as true whether you spend your days making widgets or organizing political initiatives around climate change.
I started off my career wanting to change the world, but showing up in my work and in my life often paralyzed by perfectionism and anxiety. And I learned through personal experience that even when you leave your job and move across the ocean to escape the forces you feel are holding you back from being at your best, most creative, most innovative and productive self...
2023-02-1415 minBlack Girl Bible - Janai ImaniS1E19 - Praise God For His DeliveranceTopic: Praise God For His DeliveranceScripturesPsalms 40: 1-2 - “I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along.”James 1:2-3 - “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested your endurance has a chance...
2023-02-0810 minI Want to Change the WorldEp 9: Chasing My DreamsThe theme of this season of my life must be "chasing dreams". I'm podcasting. I'm training to be a coach. I'm preparing to leave the organization I love and where I've spent my career, to date, to rest for a while and then dive into building my business. And in less than a month, I'm heading to Ghana to stay for at least 3 months, but perhaps much longer.
All of this is amazing to me. For years I was stuck, held back from moving towards some of my biggest goals by fear - fear of failure, fear...
2023-02-0719 minI Want to Change the WorldEp 8: Learning How to FeelFor many of my 35 years, I built up the skills and practices of eating my feelings, stuffing down my feelings, lashing out my feelings, scrolling or swiping my feelings, escaping my feelings with my imagination, or busying away my feelings.
The idea of feeling my feelings is a relatively new skill that I’ve been learning and practicing over the past year or so.
Honestly, I think learning to feel has opened me up more to life, to a broader, deeper, richer, and maybe more fully human experience.
But I’m a beginner. And...
2023-01-3112 minBlack Girl Bible - Janai ImaniS1E18 - Take The Limits Off Of GodTopic: Take The Limits Off Of GodScripturesEphesians 3:20 “Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.”1 Peter 2:9 “But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.”Black girl Bible is a podcast that speaks on the blac...
2023-01-2409 minI Want to Change the WorldEp 7: It Starts in Your Head.Hello from San Juan!
This episode may feel like a wild, unpredictable ride! I'm in Puerto Rico for Rachel Rodgers' "ROI: the Millionaire’s Summit" and it's inspired me with quite a few thoughts about my thoughts about being here!
In this episode, I talk about how learning to question my thoughts has played a critical role in helping me continuously unpack the internal obstacles that keep me from getting to "dreamspace" - a place where I'm taking the actions I want to take and being how I want to be in any given situation....
2023-01-2414 min
I Want to Change the WorldEp 6: "Wait! The Matrix Is in Me?!" w/ Petra VegaWhen I started at my first “real” (read: salaried with benefits) job in the community development field, I just knew I’d made it! I was going to get paid to do what I’d always wanted to do – make Detroit a better place for people like my neighbors and myself.
To my 24 (ish) year old mind, I was living my happily ever after.
I didn’t realize it at the time, but I’d carried certain beliefs about myself, my community, “the way things are”, the impact of my work, and much more to the work. As I was...
2023-01-1747 minI Want to Change the WorldEp 5: "How You Gon' Love the World?"On Wednesday, I’m going to a funeral for someone who was very dear to me. Mrs. Sophia Ellis was my high school German teacher at Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School in Detroit.
Over the 22 years that I knew her, I had the chance to witness her being herself, loving herself, giving herself permission to show up and be seen. As I grew up, I started to take in how radical it was for her to choose to love herself, to be seen, and have unconditional self-worth when in every way imaginable that cut against the...
2023-01-1013 minI Want to Change the WorldEp 4: Change: From the Inside Out“How we are at the small scale is how we are at the large scale.”
“What we practice at a small scale can reverberate to the largest scale.”
- Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds by adrienne maree brown (p.52)
As I talk about in the very first episode of the podcast, I started off my journey as an aspiring world changer actually just wanting to solve the problems that I’d seen in my community and my overcrowded high school as a student in Detroit.
Driven at least as much by a desire...
2022-12-2717 min