Real Gems With Erin Ashley Simon

This week's episode highlights the importance of community, and how our village helps us find success. Join us as we speak to Makayla London, a talented creator across music, fashion and social activism whose relationships with her family and friends keep her motivated... to inspire others. 2:04 Makayla's Podcast Interest 3:40 Getting into modeling 5:37 Going viral on social media 8:44 Usi...

The always funny KevOnStage joins us to discuss what it means to find success at an unexpected age, in an unexpected place. Typically, we assume creators are younger, but age ain't nothing but a number (in the best way possible) when it comes to the power of social media. JOIN OUR REAL GEMS COMMUNITY 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/realgemswitherin 🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/realgemser...

On today's episode, Bimma Williams, Creative Director and Co-Founder of Claima Stories, has been making big strides with his independent creative content agency. Connecting brands to consumers via authentic storytelling, rooted in representation and purpose. But, it took him pivoting his brand from working at Nike and Adidas, to owning his own turf and raising $100 million to support creatives...

In this episode, we'll hear from WNBA Champion Aerial Powers, an inspiring leading lady who has both adopted and created new platforms to connect with and empower other women. She's on a mission to effect change and bring about gender equality in multiple areas.

In this episode, we’ll hear from a guest who has completely done a 180 with their career. Sasha Grey began her career in the adult film industry in the early 2000s. Since then, Grey has retired from the adult film industry and shifted her professional focus. She is now a host, actress, model, writer, musician, DJ, and, of course, a streamer.

Real Gems with Erin Ashley Simon is a Slash Studios podcast that brings on a one-of-a-kind guest each week to share their hard-fought moments, challenging decisions, unheralded victories, and even peers & mentors who helped them pave the path.