In this anthology episode, Trials to Triumphs host Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins revisits key insights from this season on generational healing.... more

Actress Bresha Webb sees God’s hand in all things. She talks to Ashley about moving through grief with resilience and... more

Trials to Triumphs host Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins is joined by three of her best friends: Angelique, Crystel, and Madison for... more

Trauma therapist, life coach, and minister Dr. Anita Phillips believes embracing our emotions with authenticity is crucial to leading a... more

Actor, writer, and speaker Franchesca Ramsey no longer believes in forcing opportunities. Franchesca talks to Ashley about the importance of... more

Actress, comedian, and social justice advocate Amanda Seales has never been afraid of speaking the truth. In this candid conversation,... more

Wellness entrepreneur and angel investor Hannah Fallis Bronfman has never “lived in a box.” Hannah talks to Ashley about harnessing... more

Dancing with the Stars finalist and star of the Bachelorette Charity Lawson is living out her wildest dreams. Charity talks... more

Emmy-winning writer, producer, and actor Lena Waithe has always relentlessly pursued her dreams. Ashley and Lena talk about meeting over... more

Actress Gail Bean is trading frustration for gratitude. Gail talks to Ashley about the challenge of navigating 2023. After enduring... more

Actress Melanie Liburd knows how to fight for what she needs. She tells Ashley taking her craft into her own... more

Actress Teyonah Parris knows the power of co-creating with God. In this heartfelt conversation, she talks to Ashley about the... more

White House correspondent and author April Ryan has always used her voice for good. April talks to Ashley about discovering... more

Actress Karen Pittman no longer subscribes to a scarcity mindset. The Nashville native talks to Ashley about learning to align... more

Doula and author Brandi Sellerz-Jackson understands the power of sharing our stories in community. She talks to Ashley about growing... more

Award-winning actress Wendy Raquel Robinson has learned how to sit in her dreams. The South-Central LA native talks to Ashley... more

Grammy Award-winning jazz singer Samara Joy accomplished a major feat when she was awarded Best New Artist at the 2023... more

Blogger and model Achieng Agutu no longer lives within societal confines. The self-proclaimed “Confidence Queen” talks to Ashley about learning... more

Emmy-nominated actress and Human Rights Advocate, Angelica Ross uses her privilege for purpose. Angelica talks to Ashley about embracing her... more

Four-time Olympic gold medalist and star of the Real Housewives of Atlanta, Sanya Richards-Ross talks to Ashley about understanding the... more

Comedian and actress Nicole Byer’s superpower is authenticity. In this candid conversation, Nicole talks to Ashley about gratitude, discovering her... more

CEO and Founder of Slutty Vegan, Pinky Cole knows the road toward purpose-driven work is paved with successes and failures.... more

Life coach and bestselling author, Dr. Iyanla Vanzant is no longer playing small. While the world may know her as... more

CEO and Boxing Champion, Laila Ali has always marched to the beat of her own drum. Laila talks to Ashley... more

Media mogul Necole Kane lives a lifestyle of abundance. The serial entrepreneur talks to Ashley about overcoming rock bottom moments... more

Author, producer, and philanthropist Nicole Avant knows how to make life count. In her discussion with Ashley, Nicole talks about... more

Actress Kylie Bunbury is intentionally vulnerable enough to discover her true self. In her conversation with close friend Ashley Blaine... more

Attending Howard University transformed Glory Edim’s life. The author and founder tells Ashley how her unique experience at “HU” inspired... more

Political commentator, professor and star of Bravo’s Real Housewives of Potomac, Dr. Wendy Osefo lives life with intention. In her... more

Actress Edwina Findley Dickerson learned to embrace the God story of her life. In this powerful conversation, Edwina takes Ashley... more

Actress and award-winning fertility advocate Kellee Stewart prioritizes her happiness in every chapter of her life. Kellee shares with Ashley... more

Best-selling author Ashley C. Ford was raised in survival mode. In her conversation with ABFJ, she talks about the impact... more

From a very young age, author and media executive Michelle Hord longed to become a mother. When she gave birth... more

Hailing from modest beginnings in Rio de Janeiro, ballerina and activist Ingrid Silva discovered her aptitude for dance at the... more

Author and Poet Arielle Estoria hasn’t always recognized her worth. In her vulnerable conversation with Ashley, Arielle explains how engaging... more

In the Season 2 Trials to Triumphs premiere, Grammy-nominated R&B singer and songwriter Ari Lennox sits down with Ashley during... more

Trials To Triumphs Season 2 Starts August 14th! New Episodes Every Monday!

Our host flips the script and answers burning questions from Trials to Triumphs listeners! Find out the three things Ashley... more

After the former stockbroker was rejected by investors on NBC’s Shark Tank, she channeled her disappointment into an opportunity to... more

Actor Marque Richardson (Dear White People) no longer operates in “survival mode.” The Netflix star tells Ashley how experiencing homelessness... more

Author, professor and researcher Dr. Joy DeGruy encourages Ashley, and each of us, to have “more than hope” for the... more

A “No” can devastate and feel like a dead-end. But often “No” is simply redirection. In this anthology episode, Ashley... more

When actor, writer and director Yvette Nicole Brown left Cleveland for Los Angeles she wanted to be a singer but... more

When Tabitha Brown became a young mom, she feared her Hollywood dream was over. The actress and vegan food influencer... more

The accomplished artist’s life changed dramatically after she was commissioned to make the official portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama... more

In this anthology episode, Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins reviews some of the lessons her dear friends shared on the show from... more

Globetrotter and bestselling author of The Catch Me If You Can, One Woman’s Journey to Every Country in the World,... more

Tunde Oyeneyin is no stranger to change. She was a successful makeup artist for 15 years before becoming a Peloton... more

Best-selling author Nedra Tawwab has a fresh perspective on boundaries. In this eye-opening conversation, the sought-after relational therapist breaks down... more

She won one of the most challenging reality TV shows, but her biggest victory was learning to love and accept... more

Trials to Triumphs host Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins is joined by her close friends Nia Jervier, Courtney Sauls, Tiffany Johnson and... more

Adventurer and author Zim Flores went from living on a shoestring budget to building multiple successful niche businesses. In her... more

Before creating Now with Natalie and Beyond the Surface, Natalie Manuel Lee shed her former identity as a woman of... more

The author, professor and public speaker describes how tackling fears and accepting failures has changed her life—in the best possible... more

Trials to Triumphs host Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins always knew she was destined to inspire others. In this special live episode,... more

In this episode of the Real Good podcast, host Faith Salie sits down with Center for Economic Inclusion Founder and... more

The mother of two and CURLBOX founder underscores how looking at things differently has allowed her to achieve her dreams... more

Television and podcast host Kamie Crawford has been in the spotlight her entire adult life. And though it has meant... more

Best-selling author Alex Elle is the first to acknowledge that learning to love and be loved has been a lifelong... more

Navigating risks and uncertainty has been a major theme in CNN Anchor and Senior Political Correspondent Abby Phillip’s career. Often... more

Actress Niecy Nash tells Ashley she knew at a young age that she wanted to be “Black, fabulous and on... more

Actor and activist Kendrick Sampson (Insecure) is learning to dream without limiting himself. Kendrick and Ashley revisit who they were... more

Certified sex and relationship expert Shan Boodram has mastered the art of navigating private spaces publicly. The veteran intimacy educator... more

HBO star Yvonne Orji (Insecure) has decided to retire from perfectionism. In this insightful conversation, the Emmy-nominated actress explains to... more

How to Get Away with Murder actress Aja Naomi King is a self-proclaimed eternal optimist. Today, Aja confides in Ashley... more

YouTube star and creative producer Maya Washington, popularly known as ‘Shameless Maya,’ has never said no to a challenge. Maya... more

Before landing her dream role as the first Black lesbian superhero in The CW’s Black Lightning, Nafessa Williams prayed for... more

With over 40 years in the entertainment industry, Abbott Elementary star Sheryl Lee Ralph has a trove of both... more

Ten years after releasing a concept trailer that would go viral and propel his career, Dear White People creator Justin... more

Insecure (HBO) & Twenties (BET) actress Christina Elmore has always had a game plan for her career, but now she’s... more

A recognized leader in the DEI field and Ashley’s mother, Cynthia Featherson has always been the backbone of her family.... more

Jurassic World: Dominion actress DeWanda Wise is allowing herself to take risks and give God the steering wheel. DeWanda... more

Originally aired by NPR's The Limits with Jay Williams on 7/19/22. Emmy-nominated actor Colman Domingo discusses the power of intentional art,... more

Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, actress and author Michelle Williams has been perfecting the art of manifestation. Michelle tells us what happens... more

This week, Ashley welcomes Dear White People costar Griffin Matthews to dig into the promises made over the course of... more

To get to her breakout role as Mercedes on Glee, Amber P. Riley made some hard choices that eventually led... more

Hip Hop rising star Lady London is known for her unique flow and powerful freestyles. Unlike some of her most... more

Ashley’s husband Darroll Jenkins Jr. reveals the changes and challenges he overcame to become the life partner he is today.... more

Actress and singer/songwriter Naturi Naughton-Lewis’ greatest trials have become her greatest triumphs. Ashley and Naturi chart her journey from singing... more

Ashley chats with close friend and critically acclaimed actress Aisha Hinds about her path to replenishment. Aisha has appeared in... more

Trials to Triumphs host Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins welcomes award-winning actress Malinda Williams to the show for a powerful conversation about... more

Emmy- and Tony-nominated and Grammy-winning actress Danielle Brooks opens up to Ashley about pushing through some of her darkest hours... more

Comedian and executive producer Robin Thede created HBO’s A Black Lady Sketch Show to surround herself with funny women. She... more

Ashley sits down with Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Estelle to talk about “the courage to lay it all down.” Estelle shares... more

Ashley has a heart-to-heart with her close friend and Dear White People costar Logan Browning about the places and people... more

Trials to Triumphs, host Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins has a soulful chat with acclaimed actress Sonequa Martin-Green. Sonequa starred as Sasha... more

In this candid interview, Kelly Rowland gets real about questions she's never been asked. She describes the moment she knew... more

Netflix star, producer, content creator and a proud Howard University graduate, Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins is stepping out with her brand-new... more