Rooted & Radiant

What if becoming the person you’re called to be requires you to finally let go of the person you’ve been? We’re closing out our September series on discipline, habits, and building a life with a conversation about one of the hardest parts of growth: recognizing when old habits, mindsets, environments, and versions of ourselves can no longer come with us. This week, Ashley is joined by returning Ro...

What happens when you know what God is asking you to do, but saying yes feels uncomfortable, inconvenient, or doesn’t make sense yet? This week on Rooted & Radiant , we’re continuing our September series on discipline, habits, and building a life with a conversation about The Power of Daily Obedience. I'm joined by Cherie Craney , wife, mom of two, and Christian children’s book author, for...

Habits That Build the Life You Want 🎙️🌱 Your habits are creating a life. The question is: Is it the one you actually want? Last week, we talked about staying consistent even when the motivation is gone. This week, we’re taking it one step further because being consistent isn’t enough if what you’re consistently doing isn’t taking you where you want to go. In this solo episode, Ashley talks about...

September on Rooted & Radiant is all about discipline, habits, and building a life , and we’re kicking things off with a conversation about something most of us struggle with: consistency. Because starting is usually the easy part. But what happens when the motivation disappears? When life gets busy? When you miss a few days? Or when you’re simply over it? In this solo episode, Ashley breaks d...

We're closing out the You're Not Alone series with a powerful conversation about faith, survival, healing, and what it means to still be here. In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Alex, also known as Tega, an artist, music producer, and DJ with more than 15 years of experience in music production. Alex shared his personal testimony with suicidal ideations, what was happening beneat...

Week 3 of the You’re Not Alone series looks a little different. This week, it’s just you and me. In this solo episode, I’m opening up an honest conversation about suicide, mental health, grief, faith, and the battles people can carry behind closed doors. I also share an anonymous story from someone who lost their best friend to suicide and the reminder their experience leaves with all of us: we ma...

What does it look like to trust God when life doesn’t unfold the way you expected? In Week 2 of the You’re Not Alone series, I’m joined by Karina, a mom of two who is passionate about her faith, personal growth, and living life with intention. In this conversation, we talk about resilience, navigating unexpected seasons, motherhood, continuing to grow into the woman God has called you to be, and l...

Welcome to the first episode of the You’re Not Alone series. In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Leslie L. Jackson: author, speaker, retired U.S. Air Force veteran, and devoted mother. Leslie shares her incredible journey from brokenness to purpose, reminding us that no matter how dark the season, God is able to redeem every part of our story. Together, we discuss healing, identity, resil...

In this episode of Rooted & Radiant, I sit down with entrepreneur, business leader, and father of three boy, Jon Sexton, for an honest conversation about faith, perseverance. and learning to trust God even when his presence feels distant. Together, we explore what it means to keep showing up in faith, navigate uncertainty, and trust that God is still working even we can't see it. If you&#3...

What if joy isn’t waiting for you on the other side of the breakthrough? So often we tell ourselves, “I’ll be happy when…” When the job comes through. When the relationship works out. When life finally feels settled. But what if God is inviting us to experience His joy right here, in the middle of the waiting? In this episode, we’re talking about the difference between happiness and biblical joy,...

Transition can feel uncomfortable. It’s the space between what was and what’s next. It often comes with uncertainty, unanswered prayers, and moments where it feels like God is quiet. But what if the quiet seasons are the very places where God is doing His deepest work? In this episode, we’re talking about how God uses transition to prepare us before He positions us. We’ll explore why waiting is ne...

Waiting is one of the hardest parts of following Jesus, especially when you’ve been praying, believing, and trusting… yet nothing seems to be changing. If you’ve ever wondered if God has forgotten you, if His silence means He’s absent, or if you’re simply tired of waiting, this episode is for you. Today we’re talking about what God may be doing behind the scenes, why waiting isn’t wasted, and how...

Chapters 00:00 The Importance of Growing Together in Friendships 02:15 Honest Communication: The Key to Healthy Friendships 04:37 Celebrating Success Over Competition 08:18 Intentionality in Friendships: Building Connections As we wrap up our June friendship series, we’re ending with a conversation about what it truly means to grow together. Healthy friendships aren’t built on staying the same. Th...

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Update 02:58 The Importance of Rest 05:39 Community and Support 08:07 Reflection and Personal Growth This week’s episode looks a little different. As I continue recovering from tonsillitis, I felt it was important to practice what I often preach: listening to your body, honoring your limits, and embracing rest without guilt. Instead of a full episode, I’m s...

Chapters 00:00 Introduction: The Pain of Friendship Changes 00:56 Friendship Grief Is Real and Valid 01:51 Replaying Conversations and Finding Closure 02:52 Balancing Gratitude and Grief 03:49 Valuable Lessons from Ended Friendships 06:12 Building Walls vs. Embracing New Relationships 07:52 Hope for Future Friendships and Romantic Relationships 09:20 Understanding Seasons of Change 10:14 Practical...

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Relationships and Sisterhood 02:53 The Importance of Reciprocity in Relationships 05:59 Understanding Why We Chase Unreciprocated Relationships 08:43 Identifying Healthy Relationship Patterns 10:50 Choosing People Who Choose You Back Have you ever found yourself constantly reaching out, making the plans, checking in, and carrying the weight of a relationship while wo...

Burnout doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it looks like constantly pushing through. Feeling emotionally numb. Being exhausted no matter how much you sleep. Losing excitement for things you once loved. Or feeling like you’re carrying the weight of everything while still trying to show up for everyone else. In this week’s solo episode of Rooted & Radiant, Ashley gets honest about burnout,...

In a world that glorifies hustle and constant productivity, rest can feel uncomfortable… even irresponsible. But what if rest was never meant to be earned? In this episode, we’re having an honest conversation about burnout, boundaries, and the pressure to always be “on.” We talk about why so many of us struggle to slow down, how our worth quietly becomes tied to productivity, and what Scripture sa...

Boundaries aren’t about pushing people away. They’re about coming back home to yourself. In this episode, we’re getting real about what boundaries actually are, why so many of us struggle to set them, and the emotional cost of constantly overextending yourself. If you’ve ever felt drained, resentful, or like you’re showing up for everyone else but yourself… this conversation is for you. We’re refr...

Anxiety as a Christian can feel confusing. You’re praying. You’re trusting God. And you still feel overwhelmed. So what gives? In this episode, we break down: • What anxiety actually is • What’s spiritual • What’s practical • How to discern what you truly need in the moment Because healing isn’t about choosing between faith and action. It’s about learning how they work together. If you’ve ever won...

Happy 3-year anniversary to Rooted & Radiant 🎉 I’m so grateful for every single person who has listened, supported, shared, and grown with me along the way. This journey has been more than a podcast, it’s been purpose unfolding in real time. In this special episode, I also share something deeply personal. I’m celebrating 11 years of life and reflecting on how God spared me from a car accident...

What happens when the very thing you prayed for finally shows up… and instead of feeling confident, you feel unsure? In this episode, I’m joined by Analis Bailey for a powerful and honest conversation about what it really looks like to walk into rooms you once prayed for. We’re talking about overcoming doubt, navigating imposter syndrome, and learning how to show up with confidence rooted in faith...

We don’t talk enough about this part of purpose. The part where it stretches you. The part where it feels heavy. The part where you’re doing what you know you’re called to do… but you don’t see the full picture yet. In this episode, we’re getting real about the cost of the calling. From outgrowing comfort to navigating unclear seasons, shifting relationships, surrendering control, and trusting God...

What if the reason purpose feels confusing… is because we’ve been looking for the wrong version of it? In this episode, we’re getting honest about something that doesn’t get talked about enough. Purpose isn’t always exciting, visible, or glamorous. Sometimes it looks like consistency. Sometimes it feels slow. Sometimes it happens in seasons where no one else sees what’s being built. But that doesn...

What if the parts of you that you’ve questioned are actually the very parts God wants to use the most? In this episode, I’m joined by Jodi Campbell as we unpack what it really looks like to understand how God uses your personality for His purpose and how to fully embrace who you are without trying to become someone else. So often, we question parts of ourselves or feel like we need to tone things...