In Episode 6 of The Rehearsal Period, Ashia and Chenise get into how they started their business. From conception to reality! If you’ve ever wondered how to start a business, when to turn your side hustle into a full-time brand, or what it really takes to build something from scratch, this conversation is for you. We’re sharing the honest truth about entrepreneurship — the mistakes, the money conversations, the mindset shifts, and the moments that made us question everything.

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The Truth About Your 30s | The Rehearsal Period Episode 5

Episode 5 of The Rehearsal Period dives into the real, unfiltered truth about entering your 30s. From shifting friendships to dating changes, boundary-setting, and personal growth, we’re unpacking the things no one warned us about. If you’ve ever felt behind, overwhelmed, or quietly reinventing yourself in this new decade, this conversation is for you. Consider this your honest guide to navigating life in your 30s with clarity, confidence, and a of course some sass.

✨ Welcome to The Rehearsal Period, where Black business women share insights, laughter, and real talk about the journey to success. ✨ In this episode of The Rehearsal Period, we get real about the ups, downs, pivots, and plot twists that come with building a career. From wins that looked good on paper to setbacks that forced a reset, we break down what growth actually looks like when you’re living it. Then we open the floor for a rapid-fire Q&A and answer listener-submitted questions! ✨ Listen, reflect, and take what you need. 👇🏽 Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know which question hit home. Chenise: https://www.instagram.com/chenisej/ Ashia: https://www.instagram.com/ashiacarp divinedancestudio.comthewerklab.com 🌟 Subscribe & Connect 👉 Subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Rehearsal Period! 📱 Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therehearsalperiod 📱 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therehearsalperiod/ 💌 For collaborations or guest inquiries: therehearsalperiod@gmail.com #TheRehearsalPeriod#BlackWomenInBusiness #WomenSupportingWomen#MillennialBoss #GenZEntrepreneurs

Every woman has a story about unwanted attention that went too far. In this episode we share experiences with men who could not take a hint ignored clear boundaries and made situations uncomfortable.

We talk about how to respond how to protect your peace and why you never owe anyone access to you just because they are interested.

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Dating in your 30s is not for the weak and we have the stories to prove it. From red flags we ignored to situations that should have ended before the appetizer arrived this episode is a safe space to laugh cringe and reflect.

We are sharing our real life dating horror stories what they taught us and why discernment boundaries and self trust matter more than ever. If you have ever asked yourself how did I even get here this one is for you.

Chenise: https://www.instagram.com/chenisej/
Ashia: https://www.instagram.com/ashiacarp

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✨Welcome to The Rehearsal Period, where Black business women share insights, laughter, and real talk about the journey to success. ✨

Hosted by passionate women paving their own paths, each episode dives into the behind-the-scenes hustle, career growth, creative entrepreneurship, and the unfiltered moments that shape Millennial and Gen Z women chasing their dreams.

Join us every Wednesday for authentic conversations that blend business wisdom, personal development, and a whole lot of Black girl magic; because the glow-up is in the rehearsal.

00:00 Intro
00:26 First Episode
00:54 The Review (Weekly Catch-Up)
3:04 The Mark (Learning to Rebuild in Business and Being at Peace With Slow Work)
9:22 Full Out (Deep Dive Into Relationships)
12:55 (Divorce Story)
21:35 Pushing Through in Business While Personal Life is in Shambles
28:26 Glowing up on the Other side of Trials
34:03 Audience Applause (Listener Letter)

Chenise: https://www.instagram.com/chenisej/
Ashia: https://www.instagram.com/ashiacarp

www.divinedancestudio.com

www.thewerklab.com

Www.ashiaonline.com

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👉 Subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Rehearsal Period!
📱 Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therehea...
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💌 For collaborations or guest inquiries: therehearsalperiod@gmail.com

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