Welcome my fellow CREATIVES it's your host, Ashley Daishell. I've created "Living Outside the Box" as a safe space for creatives to come and discuss the many things that we go through mentally, physically, spiritually and financially. Being a creative myself I know that we can have some very "HIGH" highs & "LOW" lows. My guess & I will breakdown what it means to be a creative & how we all can thrive as creatives, while taking care of our WHOLE self.

You will see some familiar faces from season 1, however you won't hear or see what we'll be discussing this season anywhere else.

I know you hear people say it a lot but there is nothing more freeing than being WHOLE, creative and your authentic self. I hope that through this show that my guess and I, inspire, provoke, and motivate others to be WHOLE & authentically themselves in their creativity.

Connect with me on TikTok & Instagram : @AshleyDaishell


Ashley Daishell

Hey Good People! šŸ’œ

Your girl is officially 5 months post-op from gastric bypass surgery, and what a journey it has been! Every day isn’t easy, and some days require a little more grace than others, but I can honestly say this has been one of the most rewarding decisions I’ve made for my health.

I’m learning that true wealth starts with health, and I’m so grateful and blessed to be on this path. One of my favorite things to do is take a trip down memory lane and look back at old pictures. Sometimes I have to do a double-take and remind myself just how far I’ve come! šŸ˜…

This journey has taught me that progress isn’t always perfect, but it is possible. And while I’m still growing, learning, and adjusting, life feels like it’s just beginning. Here’s to becoming healthier, stronger, and more aligned with the life God has for me.

Keep going, Good People. The journey is worth it. ✨

#consistencyiskey #bariatriccommunity #gastricbypass #healthylivingjourney #bariatricsurgery

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After so much back and forth, prayer, and research, I decided to put my health first so my family could receive the best version of me and so I could fully walk in everything God called me to be. ā¤ļø

It wasn’t an easy decision, and this journey hasn’t always been smooth, but I’m sooo glad I decided to become a #BariatricBaddie 😜✨

The only things I’m focused on taking daily are my vitamins, hitting my protein goals, and staying hydrated! šŸ’§šŸ’ŖšŸ¾

I started this journey in October 2025 at 308 lbs. On April 22, I was 274 lbs. As of today, I’m 234 lbs. šŸ„¹šŸ™ŒšŸ¾
That’s 74 pounds gone and a whole lot of confidence, discipline, and gratitude gained. God has been faithful every step of the way. šŸ™šŸ¾

Feeling truly blessed, grateful, and excited for what’s ahead. šŸ’• #WeightLossJourney #BariatricSurgery #consistencyiskey #gastricbypass

2 months ago | [YT] | 0

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Here we are again! God is so faithful in his promises! Truly grateful! However I STAY DOING THE MOST!..šŸ˜‚šŸ¤£šŸ„° Dr. Wood LOADING…. #doctorate

3 months ago | [YT] | 1

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Okay I finally figured it out thanks to @mrsheck2011, thanks lol! This is pretty cool! šŸ˜

8 months ago | [YT] | 0

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5 years in… and whew, this health journey has been anything but cute šŸ˜… but it’s been REAL. Over the past five years, it’s been a long, hard road trying to maintain, stay focused, and stay consistent. I’ve tried multiple diets the ā€œlife-changingā€ ones, the trending ones, the ā€œthis time for sureā€ ones… yeah, all of them 😭. Some worked for a season, some didn’t at all, but every single one taught me something about myself.

I don’t have a one-size-fits-all routine or secret sauce, because truthfully? I’ve failed plenty of times and had to keep picking myself back up. And honestly, that’s the part people don’t post. The restart. The setbacks. The mental battles. The learning curves. But I’m committed until I reach my ultimate goal not just weight loss, but being healthy through it all, mind, body, and spirit.

Transparency is hard. Discipline is hard. Consistency is even harder. But I’m choosing progress over perfection and grace over quitting. And I don’t mind sharing along the way because I know for so many of us… this journey looks exactly like this.

If you’re still trying, restarting, or just showing up you’re not behind. You’re right on time šŸ¤āœØ #HealthJourney #WeightLossJourney #RealLifeWellness #ProgressNotPerfection #TikTokFitness HealingInProgress BlackWellness ConsistencyOverEverything

8 months ago | [YT] | 0

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Merry Christmas šŸŽ 🤣🄰🄰 #randomselfie

9 months ago | [YT] | 0

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Hey Good People!!šŸ’•šŸ’•šŸ’• #BCA

11 months ago | [YT] | 1

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I had the amazing pleasure to host these beautiful ladies Owners of Winston-Salem’s The Curvy Fox Boutique- Phyllis Westerlund and Coral Crook on the latest episode of ā€œLiving Outside the Boxā€, Dropping tonight on YouTube and anywhere Podcast are Streamed!

Make sure you watch or listen in….
Thank you ladies for having me!!

Visit the Boutique: 1551 Hanes Mall Blvd
Winston-Salem, NC

Or online: www.TheCurvyFoxBoutique.com

#plussizefashion #plussizemodel #plussizelingerie #NCPlusAmerica2023sponors #NCPlusAmerica #PlusAmericaPageant #Plussizepageantqueen #pageantqueens

3 years ago | [YT] | 1

Ashley Daishell

Yesterday evening was amazing….. I’m still trying to take it all in…. The journey has began!

Hello My Name is Ashley Thompson and I’m Ms. Twin City ( Winston-Salem) Plus America.

My Platform is: ā€œLiving Outside the Box in Creativityā€

It is important to me to have a safe space for now and future innovators to be themselves authentically. Through their creativity they can use what they know to help others grow and when life challenges arise I want them to continue to inspire through their art unapologetically. Prolific people should be celebrated and honored for their gifts & talents. No matter the age, race, gender, nor size.

From January to April (4 months) you can vote for me as ā€œPeople’s Choiceā€. It is $5 per vote.

The state pageant is March 18 in Winston Salem. Virtual tickets are $20, in-person tickets are $40.

If you cannot attend, BUT you still want to support my platform you can:
*Purchase sponsorship packages or send ā€œwell wishesā€ that will be published in our beautiful pageant program. ā€œNo amount is too small.ā€

www.ncplusamerica.com/view/2023/ashley

Also, DM me for details regarding prices of sponsorship packages, etc.

I thank you all in advance for your love and support!
Ms. Twin City Plus America

www.ncplusamerica.com/view/2023/ashley

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