The Ashley B. Cash Show

Texas education is at a turning point, and the leaders shaping that future matter more than ever. Representative Caroline Fairly of Amarillo is one of those leaders. A faith-driven West Texas native with a background in business, federal policy, and healthcare, Rep. Fairly came into her freshman legislative session ready to work — and work she did. She carried HB 1481 — the bill that enabled phone...

Alexia Ferrari — known as The Millionaire Homemaker — walked away from a decorated corporate career that included leadership development for the Department of the Navy and managing some of this nation's most critical defense programs, and built a thriving business from her kitchen table. Today she leads a movement of over 500,000 followers, helping mothers launch and scale profitable online b...

Every time the Texas legislature meets, our freedom is on the line. That's not a talking point — it's the reality Tim Lambert has been living for over 30 years. This week, I'm sitting down with Tim Lambert, founder of the Texas Home School Coalition, for a wide-ranging conversation about what it actually takes to protect parental rights in Texas — session after session, bill after b...

If you've been wondering whether someone is actually out there doing the hard work of protecting Texas kids — meet Susan Perez. Susan is the founder of Citizens for Education Reform in Lubbock, Texas, an organization she built from the ground up in 2021 to stop indoctrination in our schools and put communities back in control of their children's education. She's an Amazon Bestsellin...

She had more questions. Ashley had more answers. And this conversation delivered. Dr. Sima Shahbandar — founder of Omri Med and a woman who approaches everything in life with intention and care — came back to The Ashley B. Cash Show, and this time, she brought even more to the table. From education reform to the realities of parenting in a broken system, to building financial literacy no matter wh...

What happens when a former classroom teacher gets tired of watching unions and bureaucrats suffocate students — and decides to do something about it? You get Ryan Walters. As Oklahoma's former State Superintendent of Public Instruction and now CEO of the Teacher Freedom Alliance, Ryan Walters has become one of the most disruptive forces in American education reform. And he's just getting...

What does it mean to truly care for someone? Dr. Sima Shahbandar has built her life around that answer. As the founder of Omri Med — a concierge medical practice rooted in elegance, intention, and depth — Dr. Shahbandar approaches everything she does with precision and purpose. The name itself says it all: Omri , an Arabic term of endearment meaning "my life," reflects a philosophy of tr...

What happens when a mother refuses to look the other way? In this episode, Ashley sits down with State Representative Hillary Hickland (HD-55) — ninth-generation Texan, mother of four, and one of the boldest voices in Texas education reform. Rep. Hickland gets unfiltered about what pushed her into the fight — including the shocking content she discovered in schools — and why she made a personal vo...

What happens when a retired Army veteran becomes one of Texas's most fearless education reform advocates? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Brenda Howard, who went from organizing parents during the pandemic to testifying before the Texas Legislature and serving on the Texas Advisory Council for Educational Opportunities for Military Children. Brenda pulls no punches as she shares wha...

Texas State Senator Charles Perry joins host Ashley B. Cash for an expansive conversation about what happens when common sense finally breaks through the legislative process. With decades of experience navigating the complexities of state government, Senator Perry offers a rare glimpse into how meaningful reform actually gets done—and why it takes years of persistence to move the needle on issues...

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Sean McDowell, President of Lubbock Christian University, challenges the modern education system's failures and offers a vision for genuine transformation. We explore why today's students are underprepared despite grade inflation, how technology addiction is replacing critical thinking, and what it truly takes to restore excellence in education. Key Top...

We're sending kids out of high school completely unprepared for the real world, and wondering why they're anxious, directionless, and failing to launch. This week on The Path Forward, I sat down with LindaGail Walker - a 30-year education veteran, nationally recognized expert in post-traumatic growth, and lead co-author of USC's Trauma Readiness course. In this episode, we talked ab...

Jackie Fagan Perry joins The Path Forward to discuss the critical challenges facing Texas teachers and practical solutions to keep passionate educators in the classroom. From merit pay and the Teacher Incentive Allotment to early intervention strategies and coaching models, Jackie shares insights on how Texas can recruit, retain, and support the teachers our students desperately need. We explore t...

Join me and Tim Lambert, president of the Texas Homeschool Commission , for a conversation about Texas public education and the state's homeschool landscape. We'll discuss the current challenges in public schools, the growth of homeschooling in Texas, and what's driving more families to explore alternative education options. Tim will share his perspective on curriculum choices, acad...

The education system is outdated. Grant Cardone and I break down what how the K-12 education system in America is falling short, what our students need, and how 10X thinking can reshape the future of learning - and life. About The Ashley B. Cash Show: The Ashley B. Cash Show features conversations with education leaders, policy experts, parents, teachers and reform advocates who are working to tra...

About The Ashley B. Cash Show: The Ashley B. Cash Show features conversations with education leaders, policy experts, parents, teachers and reform advocates who are working to transform K-12 education. Host Ashley B. Cash brings her perspective as both a parent and business owner to explore systemic education issues and practical solutions for creating better outcomes for students, families, and c...

About The Ashley B. Cash Show: The Ashley B. Cash Show features conversations with education leaders, policy experts, parents, teachers and reform advocates who are working to transform K-12 education. Host Ashley B. Cash brings her perspective as both a parent and business owner to explore systemic education issues and practical solutions for creating better outcomes for students, families, and c...

About The Ashley B. Cash Show: The Ashley B. Cash Show features conversations with education leaders, policy experts, parents, teachers and reform advocates who are working to transform K-12 education. Host Ashley B. Cash brings her perspective as both a parent and business owner to explore systemic education issues and practical solutions for creating better outcomes for students, families, and c...

About The Ashley B. Cash Show: The Ashley B. Cash Show features conversations with education leaders, policy experts, parents, teachers and reform advocates who are working to transform K-12 education. Host Ashley B. Cash brings her perspective as both a parent and business owner to explore systemic education issues and practical solutions for creating better outcomes for students, families, and c...

About The Ashley B. Cash Show: The Ashley B. Cash Show features conversations with education leaders, policy experts, parents, teachers and reform advocates who are working to transform K-12 education. Host Ashley B. Cash brings her perspective as both a parent and business owner to explore systemic education issues and practical solutions for creating better outcomes for students, families, and c...

About The Ashley B. Cash Show: The Ashley B. Cash Show features conversations with education leaders, policy experts, parents, teachers and reform advocates who are working to transform K-12 education. Host Ashley B. Cash brings her perspective as both a parent and business owner to explore systemic education issues and practical solutions for creating better outcomes for students, families, and c...

About The Ashley B. Cash Show: The Ashley B. Cash Show features conversations with education leaders, policy experts, parents, teachers and reform advocates who are working to transform K-12 education. Host Ashley B. Cash brings her perspective as both a parent and business owner to explore systemic education issues and practical solutions for creating better outcomes for students, families, and c...