BECOMING A BIONIC BARBIE - Acting with a Disability - Ashley Young - Access Denied S3 Ep1

In this episode of Access Denied, host Jessica Ping welcomes Ashley Young, a multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry, known for her work in major films like Barbie and Wicked. They discuss Ashley's journey as a dancer, actress, and model, particularly focusing on her experiences with disability representation, rejection, and tokenism in the industry. Ashley shares insights on navigating challenges, her aspirations for the future, and her upcoming projects, including a book about her life. The conversation also touches on the realities of being a professional dancer and concludes with Ashley's empowering advice for listeners.ACCESS GRANTED!10 extra minutes of content for subscribers' eyes ONLY!https://therollingexplorer.substack.com/MERCH!https://accessdeniedpod.creator-spring.com/Follow Access Denied on social!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/accessdeniedpod/⁠⁠⁠TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@accessdeniedpod⁠⁠⁠YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AccessDeniedPodFollow host Jessica Jordan on social!Website - ⁠⁠⁠https://therollingexplorer.com/⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therollingexplorer/⁠⁠⁠Music Page - https://www.instagram.com/jessicajordanping/TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@therollingexplorer⁠⁠⁠YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@therollingexplorerIntro and Outro Music Production by JP Warner Sound:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jpwarnersound.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jpwarnersound/Podcast Editing by Mary Kate Plattshttps://www.instagram.com/marykatefreelance/?hl=enTakeaways:- Ashley Young is a multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry.- She has worked on major films like Barbie and Wicked.- Ashley discusses her experiences with disability representation.- Rejection has been a constant in Ashley's life, shaping her perspective.- She emphasizes the importance of self-love and moving forward after rejection.- Ashley shares her aspirations to write a book about her life.- The conversation highlights the challenges of tokenism in the industry.- Ashley enjoys being outdoors as a way to cope with stress.- She believes in the power of choreography and creativity.- Ashley encourages listeners to have fun and enjoy life.Chapters:00:00 - Welcome and Introduction01:34 - Ashley Young's Background and Career03:26 - Experiences on Film Sets09:34 - Transitioning into the Entertainment Industry12:21 - Facing Rejection and Tokenism18:51 - Google's Most Searched Questions Segment19:08 - What's Next for Ashley Young?21:49 - Diving into Professional Dance Questions24:50 - The Physical Toll of Dancing25:43 - Training to be a Professional Dancer28:45 - The Hardest Part of Being a Dancer29:46 - Rapid Fire Questions with Ashley Young37:29 - Introduction and Episode Overview37:49 - Engagement and Subscription Encouragement37:54 - Acknowledgments and Closing Remarks