The Imaginals with Ashley Wick
UNVARNISHED STORIES OF TRANSFORMATION FROM CREATIVE, WISE WOMEN
You are the co-creator of your life, but what happens when you find yourself on the precipice of change and unsure of what’s next?
The Imaginals podcast invites you to explore seminal moments of personal change. Together, we move forward, drawing wisdom and inspiration from creative and insightful women as we explore their journeys of transformation.
Imaginal cells are those responsible for a caterpillar's incredible transformation into a butterfly. In these conversations, we explore the moments of impact, the messy middles, and the most surprising elements of meaningful change.
Authentic, brave and warm, The Imaginals will inspire you to claim the center of your own story. Join host, Transformational Coach, Ashley Wick to witness how they put their whole being into action to light up the world.
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Ashley Wick has an intimate understanding of the pitfalls of perfection. Born and raised in San Francisco, she grew up in a family where high performance was the maxim. For years it served her to be the ultimate doer: a straight-A student; a Duke athlete; a Vogue Magazine executive; and founder of her own fashion PR agency. By all accounts, her efforts were propelling her toward her life’s desires. That all changed when she learned of her newborn daughter’s heart condition. She couldn’t “do” anything, she simply had to be. By processing moments of uncertainty with her own coach, she came to understand the power of working in communion with other women as a foundation for creating meaningful change. It is this framework that transformational coach Ashley Wick brings to her practice and her new podcast, The Imaginals.
The Imaginals with Ashley Wick
Fashion Journalist-Turned-Designer JJ Martin on Perseverance, Balancing Ambition with Surrender, and Embracing your “Light Signature”
In this episode of The Imaginals podcast, host Ashley Wick interviews JJ Martin, founder of La Double J, the mood-boosting, vibration-raising fashion and homewares brand inspired by the ebullient Italian lifestyle.
JJ shares her journey of transformation and spiritual awakening, sparked by a move to Italy for love, a career reinvention, and a challenging fertility journey. They discuss the pitfalls of navigating the image-conscious fashion industry and how the Italian way of living helped her to see what was holding her back from experiencing more creativity, freedom, and joy. JJ reflects on her journey from overlooked ( and overworked! ) fashion editor to empowered leader, emphasizing the importance of perseverance. They talk about how judgment hardens us and the transformative nature of generosity that can break our armored hearts wide open. JJ recounts her story of discovering the divine feminine, balancing ambition with surrender, and committing to practices that raise the collective vibration. In a powerful teaching moment, JJ emphasizes the significance of finding one’s individual light signature and using it to serve others. The conversation concludes with JJ’s insights on integrating spirituality into business and news of her latest launch - La Double J’s Sisterhood.
Chapters:
- 02:48 Sponsor Message: Plant Gem
- 03:34 Welcoming J.J. Martin to The Imaginals
- 03:40 Fashion Industry Insights and Personal Style
- 06:04 The Evolution of Fashion Critique
- 07:48 Cultural Differences and Personal Growth
- 16:57 The Italian Lifestyle and Its Impact
- 19:13 Embracing Stillness and Spiritual Practices
- 20:53 The Journey of Letting Go
- 25:15 The Power of Individual Light Signature
- 26:18 The Importance of Humility and Service
- 28:46 Embracing Microscopic Power and Unity Consciousness
- 32:12 Finding Your Currency of Abundance
- 32:27 Starting from the Bottom: A Journey in Journalism
- 37:05 Breaking the Armored Heart: A Lesson in Kindness
- 40:16 The Power of Relaxation and Conscious Response
- 44:27 Integrating Spirituality into Business
- 52:08 The Sisterhood: A New Chapter
Guest Links:
La Double J: https://www.ladoublej.com
La Double J Sisterhood: https://www.ladoublej.com/en/sisterhood-academy
Mama Milano book: https://www.ladoublej.com/en/homeware/home-decor/books/
La Double J Instagram: http
Ashley Links:
Finding The Current Within Retreat: https://peggymarkel.com/adventures/finding-the-current-within/
Ashley Wick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleywick
The Ingenius Life Workshop: https://www.ingenius.life
Take The Leap Course: https://www.taketheleapwomen.com/
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Podcast artwork by George Bangs. Photography by Cary Jobe
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