Ash Said It® Show

Even for people who didn’t get sick with COVID, the pandemic has had a widespread negative effect on many people’s health. 42% of adults said they gained more weight than they wanted to during the pandemic, nearly 1 in 4 adults (23%) reported drinking more alcohol to cope with their stress, and more than half of U.S. adults (53%) said they have been less physically active than they wanted to be si...

We caught up with Bert’s Big Adventure Executive Director Molly. She opened up about the passion behind their mission, how they managed in the midst of the pandemic and exceeding the largest fundraising goal in Bert’s Big Adventure History! Special Shout to Jersey Mike’s Subs for their support of BBA for over 11 years. This is one of our favorite non profit organizations and we are so proud of all...

Tough as a Mother Tribe is headed to the Oscars! This mom-focused jewelry brand will be included in the gift bags for attending guests at the 93rd annual Academy Awards, and was recently in the gift bags for the Golden Globes too. Although they are relative newcomers to the stage, this mom-focused jewelry brand founded by Jennifer Cervantes has already garnered quite a bit of celebrity attention....

Atlantucky Brewery and Bright Ring Foundation will be hosting the “Deeply Rooted” art exhibit from April 16 through May 8. The entire run of the show is free to attend, and there will be a “meet the artists” event on opening night, Friday, April 16 from 4 pm - 8 pm. For the rest of the show’s run, the public is invited to visit Atlantucky (located at 170 Northside Drive SW) on Tuesday - Friday bet...

USA Today bestselling author Cate Holahan https://www.cateholahan.com/ will talk about her latest novel, a psychological thriller with a high tech spin called, “Her Three Lives” at a virtual book launch at Georgia Center for the Book in Atlanta on April 20 at 7 pm. The book is being published by Hachette Books’ Grand Central Publishing and she will do the April 20 event in conversation with well-k...

Suga’s Pimento Cheeses has added two new mouth-watering flavors, Gourmet Pesto & Feta and Black Truffle, to an already-diverse menu of pimento cheese offerings. The new options join other cravable and popular flavors already on Suga’s menu including Bacon Asiago, Smoked Gouda, Roasted Poblano and Monterey Jack, an extra spicy version with serrano peppers. Suga’s offers eight total traditional flav...

Kevin Sherwin is a composer and guitarist whose passion for animal advocacy led him to create "Meatless the Musical." Through empathy with mistreated animals, he hopes that more people can realize that animals are not for food or clothing, but are indeed our friends. The show, currently active as an online series, raises funds for the Ellie Mae Farm Sanctuary. As a composer, Mr. Sherwin recently w...

The most famous golf tournament in the world is in Georgia this week, and LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta hit a hole in one by creating its own mini golf hole made out of 1,000 LEGO® Bricks! It took one day for Philip Simmons, Master Model Builder, to create this intricate scene which is now in the attraction’s MINILAND® Atlanta. Families can come close to this this beautiful LEGO® build from n...

Ita Bonita wants you to feel comfortable in your skin regardless of your age or body size. The brand practices what they preach by offering a beautiful collection of dresses and jewelry with styles designed for real women that make wonderful gifts. Each item is named with an inspirational mantra that is in keeping with the brand’s uplifting mission. Web: https://itabonita.com Follow: @iamitabonita...

Shout-out to those home organizers who love to keep everything neat and secure in its place. That includes makeup! Well, I have just the perfect new product for them! So nice, in fact, it’ll make all of us want to get onboard with organizing our everyday must-haves! Meet the Poke-A-Dot Organizer, the solution to keeping that beauty drawer so clean and together that you literally can pick it up and...

WINEWISK™ is here to save us all from waiting for our wine to aerate. We know that proper wine needs time to breathe in order to bring out luscious flavors and aromas that make every sip more enjoyable, and WINEWISK created a solution that cuts the time down and brings out your wine’s full potential in three quick steps. All you have to do is swirl your wine, make bubbles, and release your wine's...

HMNKIND began with a simple thought: to do better. They do better by creating a reliable and trusted source for high quality, thoughtfully designed everyday protective apparel and accessories. Their antibacterial fabrication is a patented wet polyurethane foam designed by K Beauty and Skincare industry experts. The masks are 99.9 percent antibacterial, and prevent 99.9 percent of UV rays. They are...

Women’s bodies are extraordinary and are not at all meant to be confined to the sizes of small, medium and large. But the fashion industry seems to continuously push this idea and define the female body to a letter on the tag of a shirt that doesn’t even fit in the right places. However, this year, you can get your mom the gift of comfort and style in clothing that is size: her. RedThread is on a...

ZV Botanicals blends Ayurvedic herbs and CBD to create a brand that is leading the way in natural healing with organic and wild-harvested ingredients harnessing the goodness of nature to treat the whole body. When founder Joanna Matson-Tandberg was facing health issues, she started making recipes herself to remedy her ailments. Having Crohn's Disease and watching her kids go through their health c...

This beauty brand offers vegan and plant-based skin nourishing products that create moments worth celebrating. Take a “spraise break” and feel better instantly with its body washes, moisturizers, mists, and scrubs. SPRAISE is Clean Beauty + Intentional Skin Praise. It’s a combination of indulgent textures and inspiring scents that leave women feeling relaxed, confident, and ready to shine. It’s an...

For many of us, everyday life mostly takes place indoors – interior spaces are where we live, work, and learn. But it’s no secret that staying inside can leave us feeling disconnected from the natural world. At Green Philosophy Co., their goal is to alleviate that by bringing a bit of the great outdoors into your space. They combine artful design with natural plant life to create fun, funky, and f...

Spinach is a little green food with a lot of health benefits. From helping with your blood pressure to providing several key vitamins and minerals to your body. While you might not always want to pick this leafy green over a bag of chips, it’s a food that can easily be incorporated into delicious recipes to up the nutritional value of your meal. Dr. Amy Lee is an expert in weight control, obesity...

What better way to celebrate National Women’s History Month than with an eye opening thought provoking documentary. Twenty Pearls: The Story of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® closely examines the founding and legacy of the first Black sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, which is now regarded as one of the most significant and influential Black organizations in history....

Swaggr is here to eliminate toe rubbing, heel slipping, blisters, and odors. These are not your standard socks, but the next generation made for comfort and sustainability that loves the planet. They are all about reducing the carbon footprint while making the best socks around (they have proudly recycled 60,000 plastic bottles so far!). Fans rave about the breathable mesh and arch support not sta...

Cloth and Bristle was founded by April Sargies in 2019. April, a wife and mother of three young children owns an award winning residential cleaning company in Maryland, The Neat Nest. Our introductory patent pending product No. 001 was born from April’s need for a cleaning product that could clean natural and delicate surfaces, such as marble, thoroughly without damaging the material but actually...

Everyone surrounds the mom to be with love when she’s expecting. But once baby arrives, especially during COVID, mom has a little less support around. My Mommy Wisdom founder Chelsea opens up about what led to this groundbreaking brand, the early hurdles and how she’s helping moms find the support they need postpartum. Web: https://mymommywisdom.com Follow: @my.mommy.wisdom About: My Mommy Wisdom...

Did you know that we have 37 TRILLION cells in our body? Each of which requires minerals to function – so why don’t we do all that we can to nourish them? It’s easy with BEAM-Minerals’ Electrolyze. Made with Fulvic Minerals from plants, Electrolyze does the following for your cells: Nutrient Optimizer: Natural flavonoids transport nutrients into cells. Powerful Electrolytes: Boosts intercellular c...

The Kenyan Collection is a luxury accessory company that carries handmade items such as beaded dog collars and leashes, belts, horse browbands, beaded leather tassels for your home, accessories such as hatbands, earrings, key chains, purse straps and so much more. These unique products are made exclusively by Maasai Mamas of the Maasai Tribe in Kenya. These one-of-a-kind goods are crafted with lea...

While so much is still closed, due to the pandemic, why not try something at home. The Atlanta Pizza Truck just launched their Master Pizza Class. In this course, you will be taught by a Professional Italian Pizzaiolo the dough making and stretching process, as well as the pizza cooking technique using three different ovens: a professional woodfire oven, a Gozney Roccbox, and a home oven. I spoke...

The United States has been witnessing the alarming rise in racist, violent, unprovoked attacks against Asian American families and Asian-owned businesses for the last 11 months. Chinese American families are being wrongly blamed for the coronavirus spreading worldwide. Asian-owned businesses have been vandalized, their sales plummeting. Asian people have been killed, beaten and robbed. One coaliti...