About this episodeAshanti discusses her upcoming film 'Honey Girls' and receiving a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, reflecting on h…AI summary
Ashanti discusses her upcoming film 'Honey Girls' and receiving a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, reflecting on her career resilience after industry challenges. She emphasizes the importance of female empowerment, supporting young women, and maintaining positivity through rejection and adversity.
Key takeaways 5
Ashanti's early career success included her debut album selling 505,000 copies in its first week and going triple platinum, with a second album debuting at number one.
She received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2022, describing it as a surreal moment to share with her family and publicist.
Ashanti overcame significant career setbacks, including losing three record deals and navigating an indictment, by going independent and building her own brand.
Her new film 'Honey Girls' focuses on women empowerment and inspiring young girls aged 14-15, released on October 19th.
She is also producing and starring in a rom-com titled 'The Plus One,' described as having a destination wedding vibe, with shooting starting in December.
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“I definitely felt like the underdog... I still had to do what I had to do... go into broadway... go independent and continue to move my ball forward and build my brand and empire.”
▶ 8:28Ashanti reflecting on overcoming career adversity and industry challenges.
“It's just so important as women that we love each other we support each other continue to dream big... never let anybody tell you you can't.”
▶ 16:33Ashanti's message to young women regarding empowerment and perseverance.
“I had three record deals that I lost... but I'm still here now... you gotta just keep keep keep going and and go after what you believe in with your heart with everything you have.”
▶ 17:01Ashanti advising on resilience in the face of rejection.
Chapters & Sections (39)▼
0:00Celebrating a Musician's Accomplishments and Legacychapter3
0:00Welcome and Introduction to Guest
0:33Artist's Achievements and Accolades
1:06Artist's Album Sales and Certifications
1:51Ashanti's Early Career and Public School Educationchapter2
1:51Tracy G's Film and Music Career
2:30Celebrity Interview with Ashanti on Radio Show
3:37Celebrity Discusses New Film Project Honey Girlschapter4
3:37Personal Testimony and Appreciation for Jj
4:20Interview about Upcoming Film Honey Girls
4:48Actress Discusses Quick Hollywood Casting Process
5:31Sharing Positive Message During Pandemic
6:00Ashanti Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Famechapter3
6:00Receiving Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
6:42Celebrity Interview with Ashanti
7:15Celebrity Friendship and Fan Appreciation
7:58Overcoming Adversity in Music Careerchapter2
7:58Artist Overcoming Career Challenges and Self Doubt
8:51Overcoming Adversity with Resilience and Positivity
9:33Ashanti Discusses New Film and Fan Supportchapter3
9:33Ashanti Discusses New Film Honey Girls
10:20Listener Appreciates Show's Positive Impact
10:50Morning Radio Show with Jay from Tennessee
11:28Upcoming Tour Plans and Ashanti's West Virginia Concertchapter3
11:28Upcoming Tour Plans and Ticket Invitation
12:06Ashanti Performs in West Virginia
12:37Artist Reflects on Live Concert Experience
13:03Fan Appreciation for Ashanti's Performancechapter2
13:03Fan Appreciation for Ashanti and Ja
13:36Gratitude and Appreciation for Support
14:33Ashanti's Uplifting Impact on Young Womenchapter4
14:33Fan Appreciation for Ashanti's Uplifting Music
15:10Appreciation for Sincere Support
15:36Fan Appreciation and Message to Young Audience
16:33Empowering Women to Support Each Other
17:30Ashanti Discusses New Rom-Com Projectchapter3
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