Sunny Side with Ashley in Florida

In this deeply personal, yet hopeful episode, Ashley shares her story of miscarriage, finding out at what was supposed to be a 9-week check-up back in February, after finding out they were pregnant in January. She details the heartbreak, the questions, the grief, and the healing that follows. Talking about it so candidly may seem a little odd but with time to process it, Ashley's now ready to shar...

This episode is packed with energy, inspiration, and real talk as Ashley sits down with Brooke O’Hair, owner of Blacktop Surf Shop and Steel Magnolia Vintage, located in Largo, FL. Brooke brings an incredible mix of passion, drive, creativity, and unstoppable energy to everything she does — and it’s contagious. From building a brand and community around beach & western wear to chasing big drea...

Growing up in Seminole, FL (Pinellas County) Brett Phillips quickly became a hometown hero in Tampa Bay in 2020 when he had a walkoff in the World Series playing for the Tampa Bay Rays - a story he vividly tells in this podcast as he remembers every detail and feeling that was going on, into that at bat. But more than his big baseball moments and personality - Brett talks about creating his new ro...

For the first time in 2025, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosted the very first  She Is Football Weekend featuring the career summit - a networking event for women in which Ashley served as a mentor. In this podcast you'll hear how Ashley's involvement had a lot to do with relationships - reaching out to the organization to see how she could be a bigger part of it, as she found the events' values and p...

Ashley caught up with Tim McGraw about his upcoming visit to Tampa Bay for the NHL Stadium Series game Sunday 2/1/2026, plus - his connections to the Clearwater, FL area, his brand new release of the song "McArthur" with Hardy, Morgan Wallen and Eric Church, & so much more! If only we could have ten minutes with Tim McGraw every day!

If you’re a little squeamish about women’s bodies, cycles, or fertility… well, this might not be your episode! (Kidding — I don’t get that graphic.) But truly, consider this one a bit of “word vomit,” because I open up about our current journey to grow our family — from trying fertility acupuncture, to bonus-parenting updates, to working with a mental health coach and reconnecting with my inner ch...

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...

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.  Ash...

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...

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...

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...

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.