Trial's to Triumph is the new podcast from Ashley Blaine Featherson Jenkins,

an actress, producer, proud graduate of Howard University, and star of Netflix's Dear White People.

Every Monday, Ashley is inviting her friends and collaborators to join her for intimate and revealing

conversations about the meaningful moments that helped us level up. Guests will include cultural

trailblazers like Kelly Roland, Robin Thee, Michelle Williams, Amber Riley, Danielle Brooks,

and Estelle. After each episode, you will feel inspired and empowered to keep going,

no matter where you are in life. Each week, trials to triumphs will deliver hope,

inspiration, and plenty of laughs, just with the world needs right now.

Hi, I'm super excited to welcome you to the very first episode of Trial's to Triumphs.

I'm Ashley Blaine Featherson Jenkins, but you will soon come to know me as ABFJ.

This week, we're talking about forgiveness. When I forgive, it's for me. There's a weight

off my chest. I feel lighter. Forgiveness is healing. But full transparency, when my Nana passed

in December of 2019, I felt very angry. I could look back now and see how selfish I was,

but when she passed, I felt like she abandoned me. All I could think about was all of these

amazing moments that I knew would happen in my life, that she wouldn't be a part of,

and it made me extremely sad. I really had to sit with myself and dissect my feelings.

I chose to show gratitude for the 32 amazing years I did have with her,

and I forgave myself for being angry about her death.

And my superstar sister, Kelly Rowland knows all about the power of forgiveness. But while we've

been enjoying her wonderful talents, she's been prioritizing self-care, forgiveness, and healing.

She forgave her parents, she forgave herself, and now she's teaching her sons all about forgiveness.

And I really want him to understand that mistakes will happen. You have to be honest with yourself

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