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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 48 MIN

E216 - Bringing Back Y2K

from Authentically Ashlyn · host Ashlyn Gunderson

Ashlyn and Daija are hopping in the metaphorical time machine and heading straight back to the glorious chaos of the late 90s and early 2000s. We’re talking frosted lip gloss, low-rise jeans, butterfly clips, and the absolute emotional warfare of crafting the perfect cryptic MSN status update. In this nostalgia-packed episode, the girls are breaking down all their Y2K obsessions—from the movies and TV shows that raised them, to the toys, fashion trends, and burned CDs they had to have. Expect shoutouts to LimeWire downloads that probably gave the family computer a virus, ringtone culture, MuchMusic countdowns, and the very serious social status of owning a pink Razr flip phone. They’re diving deep into the iconic music eras, the cringe-worthy trends, and the little things that instantly transport you back to sleepovers, gel pens, and begging your mom for one more trip to Claire’s. So grab your body glitter and log into MSN Messenger, babes… because this episode is serving pure Y2K main character energy. GET YOUR TICKETS FOR OUR SHOWCASE - www.eventbrite.com/e/showcase-tick…s-1982465791549 -About Ashlyn- Ashlyn Merriman is a mom, a business owner, and a lifelong proponent of growth, self-discovery, and new experiences. For over a decade, she has helped women level up in health, mindset, and personal development. Fun-loving and adventurous, Ashlyn seeks experiences that expand her mind and add to her journey - whether traveling, learning something new, or challenging herself in unexpected ways. She balances motherhood with her own path of healing and self-discovery, proving that you can grow, explore, and achieve your goals without losing the plot. When she’s not raising her girls or coaching women, you’ll find her tapping into her creativity and sharing life's honest, unfiltered moments with her community in a humour filled and entertaining way. -Our Business- Coached By Ashlyn provides aesthetically driven, health-conscious virtual coaching for women all over the globe. Because how you look and how you feel both matter. Coached By Ashlyn transforms its members' health and lives by providing supreme knowledge, unmatched accountability, and continued support. -Heard in this Episode- All-ways Organized "Book your complimentary connection call , link in bio on Instagram" IG: @allwaysorganized.yql Facebook: All-Ways Organized YQL Website: allwaysorganized.ca Xlights Insta: @xlightsyxh Facebook: XLights Medicine Hat Website: www.xlightsled.ca Email: [email protected] for a quote or to book in! -Connect with Ashlyn- Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Coached-B…/61579732387018/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/authenticallyashlyn_/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/@authenticallyashlyn TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@authenticallyashlyn_ Website: www.authenticallyashlyn.ca/ Email: [email protected]

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