(VIDEO EPISODE ON SPOTIFY & YOUTUBE)Instagram: ⁠⁠ ⁠ / literallymy...⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠ / literallymylifemgtgask ⁠ Alex form: ⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yAOO... Storefront: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/literally... ⁠⁠https://substack.com/@alexelaminchica..⁠.Today’s episode is super special because I’m officially kicking off my birthday series: 17 Things I Wish I Knew at 17. In Part 1, I’m getting real about the biggest lessons I’ve learned this year — from faith, friendships, and healing, to finding my worth and protecting my peace. This is truly everything I wish someone had told me before stepping into this next chapter of my life. Grab a coffee, get cozy, and let’s have some real girl talk. 💌

(VIDEO EPISODE ON SPOTIFY & YOUTUBE)Instagram: ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/literallymy... ⁠⁠ / literallymylifemgtgask Alex form: ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yAOO... Storefront: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/literally... ⁠https://substack.com/@alexelaminchica...This episode is so close to my heart. I sat down with Aashyrah and Bree to talk about everything we wish we knew growing up—girlhood, confidence, friendships, heartbreak, and just becoming that girl in our own way. If I could write a letter to my younger self or speak to every little sis out there trying to figure it all out… this would be it. We laughed, got vulnerable, and kept it all the way real. I hope you feel seen and heard after listening. You’re never alone in this.

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From being diagnosed with Erb’s Palsy as a child to becoming a dancer, YouTuber, and a finalist for Ciara’s music video, Aashyrah is proof that no obstacle can stop you when you’re determined to win. In this episode of Literally My Life: My Guide to Girlhood, she opens up about her inspiring journey, the challenges she’s faced, and how she’s pushing past every barrier to chase her dreams.

But success doesn’t come without haters. We also dive deep into the mean girl epidemic, fake friendships, jealousy, and how to know when it’s time to walk away from toxic people. Whether it’s shade from so-called friends or silent competition, we’re breaking it ALL down.

🔥 PLUS! We need your help to get Aashyrah into Ciara’s music video! Vote for her, send us proof, and we’ll give you a special shoutout on the pod! 💖