Ashanti on when its the right time to rekindle old love and motherhood

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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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