Actress, Singer, Producer, and Host of Trials to Triumphs Podcast
Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins: Biography at a Glance
- Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins is an actress, singer, and producer who is best known for starring in the critically acclaimed Netflix Original Series Dear White People.
- In her podcast, Trials To Triumphs, Ashley leads intimate and revealing conversations with notable guests as they open up about the trials that led to their many triumphs.
- Ashley also co-created and starred in the groundbreaking web series Hello Cupid, which follows the adventures -- and misadventures -- of besties Whitney and Robyn as they experiment with online dating.
- Like her on-screen characters, Ashley brings passion and energy to her off-screen messages of empowerment, hard work, self-discovery, and acceptance.
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Biography
Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins is an actress, singer, and producer who is best known for starring in the critically acclaimed Netflix Original Series Dear White People.
A force of talent on screen, Ashley brings that same level of passion and energy to her off-screen messages of empowerment, hard work, self-discovery, and acceptance. She attributes her confident outlook on life to divine alignment with her purpose: Changing the world through her artistry and serving as a resource for women of color.
After Dear White People debuted, Variety described Ashley as "pitch-perfect," and TV Guide said the actress "is the comic force of the show." In Volumes 2 and 3, Ashley continued to steal scenes and reviews. With her stunning cover of Erykah Badu's classic, 'Tyrone,' she is also the only cast member featured on the soundtrack.
Recognizing a lack of mirrors for girls of color, Ashley co-created the groundbreaking web series Hello Cupid alongside Emmy-winner Lena Waithe. Vulture selected Hello Cupid as one of the best web series of the year and The Boston Globe went further, declaring the series, and Ashley, deserving of Emmys.
Ashley again stood out and was hailed for her starring role in the Macro-produced series, Leimert Park, at Sundance. She also starred in Amber Tamblyn's directorial debut, Paint It Black, Run The World for Starz, the ABC pilot, Drew, and guest-starred in Fox's Glee. In addition, Ashley is recurring in NBC’s comedy series Grand Crew as well as can be seen opposite Lena Waithe and Vanessa Williams in the film Bad Hair which premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. She will soon be seen in the recently acquired by Netflix and Shondaland Documentary, Black Barbie.
Ashley received her BFA in musical theater from Howard University, and she currently resides in Los Angeles, CA with her husband Darroll & dog Diva.
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Transforming Your Trials Into Triumphs
If there is one guarantee in life, it is that it's not comfortable and likely never will be. But from Ashley’s point of view, the trials you go through play an essential role in equipping you with the skills you need to live your best life and ultimately inspire those around you. In this open lecture, Featherson gets intimate and vulnerable, sharing the setbacks she has experienced. In talking about her struggles, she encourages her audience to think about their trials and to be comfortable through those storms because there is always a light at the end of the tunnel.
Destiny Advocates
Whether you realize it or not, the people you surround yourself with each play a unique role in your life. In the moments of life where you feel exhausted, helpless, and doubtful of the direction you're pursuing, Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins believes it is your Destiny Advocates who help you stay the course.
In this lecture, Ashley shares her experiences, the good and bad, and why having a community of uplifting individuals has been the greatest weapon for her success. Listeners will walk away knowing how to find and recognize these people in their lives and how to be a better Destiny Advocate for others.
Let Your True Self Shine
What kind of person are you? Perhaps you believe you are generous, approachable, or sensitive to others. How ask yourself this: Do you think other people think the same about you?
How we see ourselves and how other people perceive us are rarely the same. Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins is here to tell you that’s okay! The real work comes in asking yourself, “Who do I want to be, and how do I make sure others see that person?”
Join Ashley in this lecture and learn how to hone in on the qualities that make you unique, how to amplify new sides to yourself, and how to ensure others will see who you genuinely are.
Life's Golden Ticket: The Power Of Believing In Yourself
Nothing feels better than knowing you have the tools to live the life you always imagined and confidently believe you DESERVE IT. Having confidence in your gifts and believing in your future is one of life's greatest joys. In this lecture, Ashley will speak about the power of your own words, how to live a life with more gratitude, and guide her audience through exercises that will strengthen self-confidence and belief in one's future.
Passion vs. Purpose: How a change in your perspective can change the world
Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins believes the first step on the path to your best life is identifying your purpose versus your passion. While Featherson credits both to be essential aspects in everyone’s life, your purpose is your WHY in life and gives you a vision more significant than yourself to pursue. But knowing the difference between your purpose and your passion can be difficult.
In this lecture, Ashley will educate her audience on the power of perspective, and guide them in identifying their passion versus their real purpose. Viewers will walk away equipped with the tools to pursue both wholeheartedly and confident they are contributing to something greater than themselves.
