What does it mean to take control of your health, reconnect with nature, and continue a legacy of herbal wellness?

On this powerful episode of Next Level Power Players, host Dashawn Taylor sits down with Aja Bowman, master herbalist, publisher, gardener, entrepreneur, and the wife of Asami Bowman, the eldest son of the legendary herbalist known as Dr. Sebi. Aja shares her journey from the publishing industry into gardening, herbalism, natural wellness, food awareness, and a lifestyle centered around greater personal responsibility for the body.

This conversation goes far beyond herbs.

Aja discusses growing food, learning where our food comes from, the importance of reading ingredients, reducing dependence on heavily processed foods, developing a healthier relationship with what we consume, and some of the lessons she has gained from living and working in Honduras.

We also dive into the continuing influence of Dr. Sebi, the work Aja and Asami Bowman are doing through Alchemist Asami, and their approach to studying herbs, plants, traditional wellness practices, and natural remedies from around the world. Aja also shares her perspectives on sea moss, moringa, burdock root, fasting, whole foods, gardening, mindset, and the importance of asking questions about the products we put into and onto our bodies.

Before entering the wellness space, Aja also built an extensive career in publishing through Boss Status Publishing, giving this conversation another important dimension: entrepreneurship, ownership, community, education, and passing knowledge to the next generation.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Aja Bowman’s journey through publishing and entrepreneurship
• The story behind Boss Status Publishing
• Growing your own food and learning to garden
• Living and sourcing herbs in Honduras
• Aja’s connection to the Dr. Sebi legacy
• Her life with Asami Bowman
• Herbal traditions and natural wellness
• Sea moss, moringa, burdock root and other herbs
• Whole foods versus heavily processed foods
• Fasting and Aja’s personal wellness philosophy
• Personal responsibility and becoming your own health advocate
• The Alchemist Asami platform
• Their series A Holistic Journey
• Their book How to Be Human
• Why Aja believes simplicity may be one of the keys to better living

CONNECT WITH AJA & ASAMI BOWMAN

Alchemist Asami: AlchemistAsami.com
Social Media: @AlchemistAsami
Email: info@alchemistasami.com

Look for A Holistic Journey on Amazon and YouTube.

Look for How to Be Human by Asami Bowman, co-written by Aja Bowman, on Amazon.

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Can heartbreak become your greatest purpose?

In this powerful episode of Next Level Power Players, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and content creator LaShonda Devaughn shares the incredible journey that transformed unimaginable loss into a thriving publishing career.

After being rejected by traditional publishers, LaShonda bet on herself, self-published her first novel, and went on to write 17 books, publish dozens of other authors, and build a loyal audience that now reaches millions through her relationship content and entrepreneurship.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• How tragedy inspired her first bestselling novel
• The realities of self-publishing before social media and eBooks
• Building a publishing company from the ground up
• Why her "Soft Life" message has sparked millions of views and heated conversations
• Bringing her bestselling books to life using AI-powered micro dramas
• How authors and entrepreneurs can adapt to the future without losing their authentic voice

Whether you're an author, entrepreneur, content creator, or someone chasing a dream, this episode is packed with wisdom, resilience, and practical lessons on building a lasting legacy.

🎙️ Guest: LaShonda DeVaughn
📚 National Bestselling Author | Entrepreneur | Speaker | Content Creator

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Instagram: @lashondadevaughn
Facebook: /authorlashonda.devaughnpagetwo

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Doctors told her she'd never do hair again. Today, she's working on some of Hollywood's biggest productions.

In this powerful episode of Next Level Power Players, host Dashawn Taylor sits down with acclaimed TV and film hairstylist, author, producer, and entrepreneur Joyce M. Gilliard to discuss an incredible journey of resilience, faith, and purpose.

After surviving a devastating on-set accident that nearly ended both her career and her life, Joyce refused to let tragedy define her future. Today, she's worked on major productions including the highly anticipated Michael movie, projects with Tyler Perry, Druski, the Oscars, and many of the entertainment industry's biggest names.

In this episode, Joyce shares:

• The movie set accident that changed her life forever
• How she overcame a career-ending diagnosis
• Working behind the scenes on Hollywood's biggest productions
• Her experiences on the Michael movie and with Druski
• Why authenticity will always outperform "fake it till you make it"
• The importance of social media in today's entertainment industry
• How faith, preparation, and perseverance opened doors she never imagined

This isn't just a conversation about Hollywood.

It's a masterclass on resilience, purpose, preparation, and believing in yourself when everyone else says it's impossible.

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Instagram: @GilliardBeauty

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