We had the good fortune of connecting with Ashley J and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Ashley, is there something that you feel is most responsible for your success?
Ashley J is a vibe, and the world is catching on. Lighting up rooms when I walk in and having people acknowledge it, made me realize I have a spiritual gift. The most important factor behind my success and brand is ENERGY! You have to be your own motivation in your mindset in order to challenge yourself to do anything. Your energy is your attitude and because I aim to make a positive impact, the majority of the time I obtain the same energy in return. The efficiency of spreading good energy is beneficial, it’s attractive and it brings people’s spirits up. I’ve always been my authentic self, so people are more comfortable around me. I express gratitude through my effervescent personality, and I feed people encouragement but in doing so, I have an aura that people get attached to. The way I’m perceived by my confidence comes from within and it gives me the power to share my charisma. It’s important to align yourself with loving, optimistic, driven individuals with inspirational energy like me because it’s a form of representing what you want to transpire into the universe.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Becoming an entrepreneur/CEO of Ashley J Entertainment, LLC; I mentally had to prepare myself to expand my mindset. Starting a business takes a lot of hard work and dedication. I had to do my research, know my competitors and put my creative ideas into a business plan. So, my thoughts of having my own entertainment company had been manifesting in my mind for years but I allowed God to arrange the timing for me. It didn’t just happen to me, it happened for me. It took discipline, sleepless nights, lots of investing and many sacrifices to get to this point and I’m continuously elevating.

Behind the music industry there’s a lot of dirty work that takes place. It is a very cruel and challenging business. Growing up I was aware of the lifestyle because I was an emerging rap artist that started at a very young age. It was FAST then and it’s still moving at a rapid paste now. I’ve watched many artists go down the wrong path trying to maintain an image or stay popular. There were things I didn’t agree with along my journey in this music industry which is why it’s taking me a little longer. However, it has led me to digging deeper into my calling of starting my own company.

Ashley J Entertainment, consist of four different platforms- music, podcasting, radio, and motivational speaking. I established my business in 2019, and the progress has been flourishing ever since. Years of building knowledge and understanding of my passions have made me wiser. I navigate challenges with faith and grace. Whatever I do, I stay prayed up during it all and I let life run its course. Sometimes I fail but my failure has pushed me to success. Embracing failure is powerful. If you don’t fail, you won’t learn. If you don’t learn, you’ll never change. I’ve been working on a new brand for my company called; I CHALLENGE MYSELF. We all must adapt to change to become better human beings. When I challenge myself to do something, I’m training myself to work towards self-improvement and growth. I started this brand by releasing a G-Mix series. I dropped the first mix; I Challenge Myself: 50 Years of Hip Hop along with visuals exclusively on my YouTube Channel: @TheRealAshleyJ. I’m also building the foundation of adding hats, clothing and gym attire to the movement. So be on the lookout for new content, new music and exclusive merch. I’m excited for what’s to come and I’m confident in becoming more successful than I ever been. STAY TUNED!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I’m heavy on giving glory to God, first and foremost because he has blessed me beyond measure. My gifts and talents are being used on his promise land for many reasons. So, I must shout out loudly, that my God is giving me the ability to share my skills with the world. I’m so thankful for his guidance and the way he leads me to opportunities. It’s extremely powerful to see how you can tap into your spiritual gifts when you build your relationship closer to God. It’s an amazing feeling to feel at peace, satisfied and content.

The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday is a book that has become an everyday read for me. It has taught me things in my life that have helped me personally grow. Learning from stoic philosophers, I maintain focus, I’m more alert to the company I keep, and I control how I react to situations. The book allows me to meditate and practice life management, mindfulness and reaching a certain level in life. The most interesting part about the book is that it channels you to finding happiness and showing self-respect. The Daily Stoic makes life better for me because I have a better outlook on the true meaning of the art of living.

Big shout out to all my genuine day ones, my cadet fan base and those I’ve made a huge impact on. You all are one of the reasons I smile, show kindness, listen to feedback, and I’ve become more active on social media more than ever. I’ve touched many lives through my music, from the love I show, the realism I give off, my leadership and so much more. Thank you to my team, who consistently supports me and keeps things well organized. I appreciate how much we’ve accomplished together. The efforts are unmatched, and I pray for our greatness daily. Sometimes I’m so overwhelmed with joy in my heart from my determination to keep following my dreams. No matter what adversity I’ve faced or dealt with, my mission is to add value to the world and feel passionate while doing it.

Website: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy2Owphw2c-9YZhRvjlcfNhm53P3DFld_&si=4oaahO4TXl_e8g6J

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheRealAshleyJ/

Twitter: https://x.com/_TheRealAshleyJ

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/TheRealAshleyJ

Other: https://music.apple.com/us/album/lil-yeah-yeah-single/1735233702

Email: BookTheRealAshleyJ@gmail.com

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