In this heartfelt episode of the Angie Martinez IRL Podcast, Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Kali Uchis opens up about her unique journey of creativity, motherhood, and introspection. Kali discusses how her initial dreams of becoming a director gradually transitioned into a music career that defies genres and stays true to her authentic self. She speaks candidly about her life as a new mom, the challenges of postpartum depression, and the profound changes motherhood has brought to her life and career. Kali also reflects on her strained family relationships, including a poignant reconciliation with her mother before her passing to lung cancer. The artist shares her holistic approach to health and wellness, her thoughts on privacy, and her plans for future creative projects, such as writing and possibly directing a movie. This episode dives deep into the duality of Kali's life, both as an artist and a mother, inspiring listeners with her resilience and vision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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IRL Take Aways: Ashanti's life transformation from Past Loves to Present Joy
We’re back with another IRL #TakeAways. The in-between audio-only podcast where Angie and special guests reflect on episode responses, takeaways, and highlights. On this week’s #TakeAways Angie , Executive producer Brittany, and Nyla discuss the best moments from Ashanti's comeback episode. They discuss lessons from motherhood about selflessness and protection, how one can find happiness in unexpected places and how they all plan to use use Ashanti's manifestation technique. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ashanti on when its the right time to rekindle old love and motherhood
Ashanti's Triumphant Return: Love, Motherhood, and Manifesting In this heartwarming episode of the Angie Martinez IRL Podcast, Angie welcomes back Ashanti as her first reoccurring guest. Ashanti opens up about her journey over the past two years, sharing the joy of becoming a mother and wife, reconnecting with Nelly, and navigating through their past to find love again. She reflects on lessons learned from marriage and motherhood, revealing how growth and communication played a vital role in rekindling her relationship with Nelly. Ashanti also speaks candidly about her fresh perspective on life, highlights from her career, and her approach to manifesting dreams. The episode touches on the impactful loss of Irv Gotti and how Ashanti continues to pray for peace and hold onto the positive memories. 00:36 Ashanti's Journey to Motherhood 01:15 Rekindling with Nelly 03:52 Navigating Love and Growth 12:06 Marriage Insights and Challenges 14:19 Becoming a Mom: The Realities 20:49 Postpartum and Body Image 26:54 Balancing Career and Motherhood 30:47 Traditions and Family Bonds 33:29 Motherhood and Legacy 37:50 New Movie and Music Projects 39:48 Processing Unexpected Loss 44:48 Ashanti teaches Angie how to ManifestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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IRL Take Aways: Grief Expert Yvette Davila on the single best way to help a friend in mourning and how children cope with grief
We’re back with another IRL #TakeAways. The in-between audio-only podcast where Angie and special guests reflect on episode responses, takeaways, and highlights. On this week’s #TakeAways Angie and Executive producer Brittany go in-depth about the lessons learned from the interview Loren Ridinger and chat with holistic wellness and grief expert Yvette Davila. A few years ago Angie's longtime friend Yvette, mother of 2, lost her only son due to a sudden cardiac arrest. A few years later she has found a new purpose through her holistic wellness sanctuary 'Eve of Wellness' in New Jersey. Listen to the conversation as she describes the journey of mourning her son and shares the best tools to live with grief. Yvette emphasizes the importance of showing up for friends in grief, even uninvited, and the idea that grief is measured by the depth of love rather than the type of loss. For more info visit Yvette's website here: https://www.eveofwellness.com/single-projectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Loren Ridinger: Living Your Best Life After Losing Your Greatest Love
In the latest episode of the Angie Martinez IRL Podcast, Angie kicks off a new season by delving into an intimate and inspiring conversation with Loren Ridinger. Loren, a long-time friend and the CEO of Market America Worldwide and Shop.com, discusses her new book 'Scrambled or Sunny Side Up,' which chronicles her experiences navigating life after the loss of her husband and business partner. The episode explores themes of love, resilience, and the necessity to pivot in the face of adversity. Lauren shares her journey from building a billion-dollar empire with her husband to facing the immense grief of his loss, while also touching on the lessons of self-belief and the importance of contributing positively to the world. The conversation also delves into the complexities of parenting, highlighting the lifelong commitment and the challenging realization that it's a one-way relationship in terms of emotional investment. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of personal and professional growth. Buy Lorens Book: https://shp.to/scrambled-or-sunnyside-upSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Created and hosted by renowned media personality Angie Martinez, “IRL” sees Angie and notable guests sitting down to candidly explore the magic of life, it’s fragility, purpose and complexities. Angie’s conversations will explore legacy, philosophies, and the extraordinary ways we choose to live our real lives.
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