Welcome to The Flourish Podcast—a space dedicated to helping musicians thrive on and off the stage. Created with instrumentalists, vocalists, and creatives in mind, this podcast is all about practical wellness strategies to support your artistry, your career, and your everyday life. You’ll also find tips that apply to teachers, public speakers, and anyone who depends on their voice and body to perform at their best.Hosted by Ashley K.—vocalist, songwriter, vocal wellness coach, and former collegiate Jazz Voice professor—each episode is designed to equip you with tools to stay healthy, inspired, and flourishing in your creative journey.Just a quick note: Ashley K. is not a doctor or medical professional, and the information shared here by the host and guests is for educational purposes only. This podcast isn’t intended to provide medical advice or replace conversations with your healthcare provider. So take what’s helpful, do your own research, and always talk with your healthcare professional about what’s right for you.

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In this 5 Minute Monday I share tips for warming up and cooling down, especially for those with busy lives.✨Get my Free 12 Minute Vocal Warm Up Kit: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fiamashleykmusic.myflodesk.com%2F12minutevocalwarmup&redir_token=QUZZTVljRzcxTUxMbi0zVDNvQjlWd25iaXhvcXxBTl9pYzRkb3hEcERvWVdGR0RrcHVnYndJaUQ3dFdtb1FEMFE0Ny0zanFIdDViZ2ZLbXB5Q3FJWVc1TTJ0ODhibVBTMWhDampWZzhPZl9MWGJKeE1ZemJVbEZjUUVlRmdZblZH&v=tB2OxBoCHvg" rel="nofollow">https://iamashleykmusic.myflodesk.com...</a> 🎶 Listen to Music: <ul><li>Apple Music - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fmusic.apple.com%2Fus%2Fartist%2Fashley-k%2F1505160693&redir_token=QUZZTVljR1dCVUk2YmpqSVdGT3VkNEFMTW1PZHxBTl9pYzRlV1d0WnhZQTFQZjZOOHhQY00wMXJiQm84ZEp3R3ZCc0NhbUF2ZHE4am9WTWcwUnpuOHVXdFVCVnkxSEdZWnhDTkZmOEJSbGlfUW05RmtuRG9EZzZYaEZ4MmZyeXR2&v=tB2OxBoCHvg" rel="nofollow"> <img src="https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/apple_music_1x.png"> / ashley-k  </a></li><li>Spotify - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fartist%2F5GmqOoWNT3yc9f0F5t7zBR%3Fsi%3DTEtHBwckQmaRlV46ywisZw&redir_token=QUZZTVljRWJzQzZ1UFRTbG53RUlfWVBaY3hRNXxBTl9pYzRkUFJsSGpqd3R5Tm9DOTRHRjlaLUJ0eTM1NHU3TlV5THZLY3ZZR1NFZnVSd2hYMWVUNzA2OWlRM082aHdTdDVuTUtNQ1dGNS0zQkMxRGp4TmJVTWpweHVLX0tEMHB1&v=tB2OxBoCHvg" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/artist/5GmqO...</a></li></ul> Shop My Wellness Merch Shop: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2F4ps6kmd6&redir_token=QUZZTVljRmhDU3o5eEM4RlM1U3I2V25HV1RLWXxBTl9pYzRmSGcyaWxwYW96eGZPV0NFeDRaaWNpZ1JYMWV1NGNLdGdjM2VTX0x5XzBmZEhseVJNX2JOZE8wdUp6ZS1wUmR6ZkFjcjFLaDZiQTJLLTU5eFJudlQxdU1tWkhld1Fx&v=tB2OxBoCHvg" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/4ps6kmd6</a>INSTAGRAM: @iamashleykmusic <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fiamashleykmusic%2F&redir_token=QUZZTVljSDR2dkpnWFhDTDJSczV5LXhFNDh6MnxBTl9pYzRlMFd0YnJqV29ZTXEwVXVzVzRadlpQbnBoRVlvd3lwR0JwR3QwdXc3OFk3X3pmY3hoc3V3SEhDeDVFc2dVTHBPaXVtZ1BqUGxPN1V1dE5vdVJLU2VZTEdUZHZaZUFw&v=tB2OxBoCHvg" rel="nofollow"> <img src="https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/instagram_1x.png"> / iamashleykmusic  </a>TIKTOK: @iamashleykmusicBUSINESS INQUIRIES: iamashleykmusic@gmail.com

5 Minute Monday: Warming Up Cool Down

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Your child’s voice is their instrument—and the way you support them makes all the difference. In this episode, Ashley K. shares simple, practical ways parents can help young vocalists thrive before performances. From nutrition and sleep to vocal care and confidence, you’ll learn how to set your singer up for success on stage and beyond.Just a quick note: I’m not a doctor or medical professional, and the information I share here is for educational purposes only. This podcast isn’t intended to provide medical advice or replace conversations with your healthcare provider. So take what’s helpful, do your own research, and always talk with your healthcare professional about what’s right for you. Free 12 Minute Vocal Warm Up Kit: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fiamashleykmusic.myflodesk.com%2F12minutevocalwarmup&redir_token=QUZZTVljRnhsbE1mZC1EajN3RkZiUjdxeEQtd3xBTl9pYzRjaFRzOTFzQ3VJMXg4LVo0d2ZEZ2M2LWxQNUh2QzhNVk90TWZNSExNQnExRFBHR0lCcDBWdVhvS0U0WjRnX2pHMVEzd2Mxa2RiczcxZ01iNGZGSXI0WEJxNXA4bWxm&v=6WsTFlbjADM" rel="nofollow">https://iamashleykmusic.myflodesk.com...</a>Apple Music:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fmusic.apple.com%2Fus%2Fartist%2Fashley-k%2F1505160693&redir_token=QUZZTVljRk43YWtfWlA0N0JxOGFGdWRCUlE3NHxBTl9pYzRkMTlzRTRLX1N6WlkwbHQ0aFJNRmdFX3FWaXRmdklncWNOSnZPSUZlSDI2XzFEUkhuNDdudkprRDUydG1sSUVpU0YyNm4wbi1teU1Sd0VUcmJyZG03d29uZF9QWmx2&v=6WsTFlbjADM" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/apple_music_1x.png"> / ashley-k  </a> Spotify: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fartist%2F5GmqOoWNT3yc9f0F5t7zBR%3Fsi%3DTEtHBwckQmaRlV46ywisZw&redir_token=QUZZTVljRXFyYXB4UTlYdERwcTZrbVpWa05ndnxBTl9pYzRlYlV3LWd4MDdreDBoM0d4UU42Tk90NUEzM1habi11WGpkMkpXLVdkQ0p3bVhObF81ZmFXNGNucXZCZ1k3dzFCejZiWE9GVjR3MmVVMkU0Z0lmM2V0b1B3TnZIV08w&v=6WsTFlbjADM" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/artist/5GmqO...</a> INSTAGRAM: @iamashleykmusic <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fiamashleykmusic%2F&redir_token=QUZZTVljRmRNbHB5ZDJGYlM0SldONmNCbnhJNHxBTl9pYzRmS1ZVWWV1U0xaYWhlOEE0X1c4WGhXdXhuNzhLZ0tqVnoxQjJxSTRRTm1yWDdKSlpKYU5EYUhaN0pQbFFWUjFMaFF3UWNWWDUxSWQ4OW5OWWVJUk5YUkJoUldONVBQ&v=6WsTFlbjADM" rel="nofollow"> <img src="https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/instagram_1x.png"> / iamashleykmusic  </a>TIKTOK: @iamashleykmusicBUSINESS INQUIRIES: iamashleykmusic@gmail.com

Parents - Set Your Singers Up For Success

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In this 5 Minute Monday I talk about an easy hack you can implement right away to support your wellness - healthy snacks! Easy things you can throw in your bag on your way out of the door. ✨Get my Free 12 Minute Vocal Warm Up Kit: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fiamashleykmusic.myflodesk.com%2F12minutevocalwarmup&redir_token=QUZZTVljRzE4X2RWZGpEX1VxYzZRaVVvazZrdXxBTl9pYzRldUk1VWJnaGpmLW5Ea2pybmRjV0FrR0FiZ2ZwXzJlRUVGaE4xTGk2RGtDdHljTGpIY2JxVFB2bF8xXzlhUFV6MXNJcXA1WmNJclJzYTBNSUtfdEZVZGllM2tiRWlX&v=tB2OxBoCHvg" rel="nofollow">https://iamashleykmusic.myflodesk.com...</a> 🎶 Listen to Music: <ul><li>Apple Music - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fmusic.apple.com%2Fus%2Fartist%2Fashley-k%2F1505160693&redir_token=QUZZTVljSEVnR2RGc1dLd3dUXzZkTllEOWFZVnxBTl9pYzRlTTNQOXAxazJhUVFoZ0QzeF8wNy1NcEhZSm5VVDRoUlZ6X1ZrMGJzal9NZlRqeWs2S0d0OUFjbUJjVjlVZTZ2VjlWLXdYYXlMaHVDYVRTYjVyUFhEV1ZmQU1MZngz&v=tB2OxBoCHvg" rel="nofollow"> <img src="https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/apple_music_1x.png"> / ashley-k  </a></li><li>Spotify - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fartist%2F5GmqOoWNT3yc9f0F5t7zBR%3Fsi%3DTEtHBwckQmaRlV46ywisZw&redir_token=QUZZTVljSGZTcTVfaGJ0V1RJVnVHN01lTGRuVHxBTl9pYzRmOU1La2k3MGJ4RDZmNmNkc3pLR0hncmw4S1I4ZVM0alR2WlVOR1FJSWI4ekUwWGw3NklpSXJEWXI3UlllcENMd1ZqZHB2QU9NX3c1MlZiT09yVHlqeV9Pcy05bkZZ&v=tB2OxBoCHvg" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/artist/5GmqO...</a></li></ul> Shop My Wellness Merch Shop: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2F4ps6kmd6&redir_token=QUZZTVljRU1vczJrQlNkdmFwYk1TS1EwazlEeXxBTl9pYzRmZjlWTUoxMml4djl5dFpJVjY5MFI1TGs2TjBqWkc0V0pjQkNuVUx5SUhOMTJ3TXNSMUFxX1hJQ1VCUnlsYTFlOF9CQzhtUzdIdmdNdWRkU3IwNjB3eHEyVThoVUh3&v=tB2OxBoCHvg" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/4ps6kmd6</a>INSTAGRAM: @iamashleykmusic <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fiamashleykmusic%2F&redir_token=QUZZTVljRXZ3andxcjd3RDNaLWRQNUVXWC03ZHxBTl9pYzRkM28tRUxNVlJ0aDd0SS00RmZIeUE5UUdRRmh1SXptRzQyZHlZUEtHWkxrbW9uTlEyQTJTQ21IRHF1bWpHVEo1MGZoQWFTUmNKdURqa2cxaWpfT21icGtjVGFRMG5m&v=tB2OxBoCHvg" rel="nofollow"> <img src="https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/instagram_1x.png"> / iamashleykmusic  </a>TIKTOK: @iamashleykmusicBUSINESS INQUIRIES: iamashleykmusic@gmail.com

5 Minute Monday: Healthy Snacks (for gigs and more)

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In this episode we talk about how to stay well when the seasons are changing. There are 3 major things the you can focus on to flourish in your wellness this time of year! Follow Ashley K.:Instagram: @iamashleykmusic TikTok: @iamashleykmusicBusiness Inquiries: iamashleykmusic@gmail.com Listen to Music:Apple Music: / ashley-k Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/5GmqO.." rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/artist/5GmqO..</a>

Staying Well When Seasons Change

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In this episode of The Flourish Podcast Ashley talks about the importance of wellness for musicians and the part it plays in your career and everyday life! Follow Ashley K.:Instagram: @iamashleykmusic <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fiamashleykmusic%2F&redir_token=QUZZTVljRWhHOFJZbmxGMGFnMG9jNzViNHZVMXxBTl9pYzRjekdUVmJveXJtNk1zbS1NUG4zckxLNm9vRGlCTlV4X2gyaWdXaVBMbXZYUHFaNFc4RDVXMWNjNEhfa0FVVV9RWW1XMTM1NkNPNnFsNlk2MEtiTTJVU3FDNkVPM3dK&v=PsucqsuD9ng" rel="nofollow"> <img src="https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/instagram_1x.png"> / iamashleykmusic  </a>TikTok: @iamashleykmusicBusiness Inquiries: iamashleykmusic@gmail.com

Why Wellness Matters for Musicians

Welcome to The Flourish Podcast—a space dedicated to helping musicians thrive on and off the stage. Created with instrumentalists, vocalists, and creatives in mind, this podcast is all about practical wellness strategies to support your artistry, your career, and your everyday life. You’ll also find tips that apply to teachers, public speakers, and anyone who depends on their voice and body to perform at their best.

Hosted by Ashley K.—vocalist, songwriter, vocal wellness coach, and former collegiate Jazz Voice professor—each episode is designed to equip you with tools to stay healthy, inspired, and flourishing in your creative journey.

Just a quick note: Ashley K. is not a doctor or medical professional, and the information shared here by the host and guests is for educational purposes only. This podcast isn’t intended to provide medical advice or replace conversations with your healthcare provider. So take what’s helpful, do your own research, and always talk with your healthcare professional about what’s right for you.