Ashley Silva Gets Real About Love & Marriage DC + Life Off Camera (S2 Ep 9)
Podcast: The Real ConnectPublished On: Wed Dec 10 2025
Description: This is for anyone who has ever been labeled, judged, or misunderstood and still had to show up like nothing was wrong.In this episode of The Real Connect Podcast, Tamika Carlton sits down with TV personality, writer, and entrepreneur Ashley Silva from OWN’s Love & Marriage: DC. Ashley opens up about growing up in Baltimore near the world of The Wire, becoming a young wife and mom, and what really happens behind the scenes of reality TV when the cameras go down and the comments start rolling in.She shares candidly about anxiety, suffering in silence, and how writing her book Do That Sht* helped her face her own story. Ashley and Tamika talk about friendship breakups, being labeled “mean” for telling the truth, navigating marriage when your partner is always working, and why so many women lose themselves in the roles they play for everyone else. They also dive into Ashley’s dreams of acting, her love of true crime, and building a beauty brand with her daughter.What You Will Hear About:1. Growing up in West Baltimore2. The cost of being “the honest one” on camera and online3. Mental health, insomnia, and suffering in silence4. The story behind Ashley’s book Do That Sht* and what she hopes readers feel5. Friendship, loyalty, and why she does not play with the word “friend”6. Big dreams, acting classes, and what is next for Ashley🔗 Watch, subscribe, and share this episode if you have ever felt misunderstood, mislabeled, or tired of pretending. This one is for the people who are finally ready to be who they really are.Connect with Ashley Silva on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleybrittney or visit her website: https://ashleybrittneysilva.com/Connect with Tamika on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamika_carltonjbp.Join The Connect—a free weekly newsletter with real insights on everything relationships! https://www.tamikacarlton.com/newsletterVisit Tamika's: https://www.tamikacarlton.com to stay connected.00:00 Introduction and Personal Struggles00:46 Welcome to the Real Connect Podcast01:00 Discussing Sleep and Daily Routine02:16 The Real Connect Mission and Ashley's Journey03:05 Life Changes and Reflections04:01 Growing Up in Baltimore05:26 Early Love for Entertainment07:06 Reality TV Experience10:52 Friendships and Authenticity in Reality TV11:11 Podcasting and Social Media15:19 Friendship Dynamics on Reality TV25:09 Importance of Authentic Friendships26:51 Writing 'Do That Shit' and Scorpio Energy29:03 Silent Suffering and Misconceptions29:34 Breaking the Silence and Finding Balance30:14 Reflecting on Family and Personal Growth30:58 Journaling and Relating to Others31:23 Book Reveal and Reality TV Insights33:22 Challenges of Reality TV and Personal Growth36:52 Future Aspirations and Personal Projects48:41 Balancing Public Life and Mental Health54:53 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Thoughts#TheRealConnectPodcast #TamikaCarlton #AshleySilva #LoveAndMarriageDC #RealityTV #RealConnections #DoThatShit #FriendshipGoals
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