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“Wide Open with Ashlyn Harris” invites guests and listeners alike to open up, share their struggles and triumphs, and explore how being wide open—both on the field and in life—leads to personal and professional growth. Each episode, Ashlyn Harris leads an unfiltered conversation with an influential figure from sports, entertainment, fashion, music, or politics.
In sports, “wide open” signifies a moment of readiness, awareness, and opportunity to make an impact. In the real world, it reflects vulnerability, honesty, and courage to face challenges with authenticity. On this podcast, “wide open” means seizing opportunities, breaking down barriers, and embracing one’s true self.
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Twin Magic is in the studio! Nikki and Brie Garcia, formerly known as the Bella Twins are more than sister, they're best friends who feel like each other's super powers. The WWE stars grew up playing soccer and were pretty serious about the sport until they were each struck by tragedy; Nikki broke her leg in half and Brie's boyfriend died unexpectedly. Together, they discuss the personal impact of changing their name and the power performing in the ring instills in them. Ashlyn asks them about what it's like raising young boys in the current political enviroment as empowered women. No Majorca for us, but we loved catching up with two our favorite women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Casey Brown broke barriers when she became the first woman to complete a practice run at Red Bull Rampage. Having grown up out of society, she was born loving to play rough and go big when it comes to sports. Brown speaks to Ashlyn about the thrill of riding, the mental fortitude of surviving severe injuries, and the pressure that comes with being a pioneer in an event. Through Dark Horse, her insular biking event, she helps women develop careers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jameela Jamil's well known for using her voice to center important issues like period poverty, eating disorders, and discrimination against women - but she wasn't born that way. Ashlyn and Jameela discuss the power of divine femininity and how Jameela learned how to leave repression behind. Part of the secret: rush toward your crone era, destroy the patriarchy, and let spite lead the way. At almost 40, Jameela celebrates the second half of life - she knows herself better than ever, she's having better sex than ever, and she's more powerful than ever. Basically, become harder to kidnap and embrace pleasure wherever you find it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Ashlyn sits down with entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker, Gary Vaynerchuk. They dive deep into what made Gary into the man he is today. Whether it be his mother, father, or grandmother, Gary absorbs every lesson he’s taught and puts them to practice. Together they consider different approaches to parenting, observe the insecurities men and women face, and talk about how to become comfortable being uncomfortable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, Ashlyn sits down with YouTuber, actress, comedian, and author Lilly Singh. As you can tell from those titles, Lilly has accomplished a lot in her career. But this conversation reaches far beyond her accolades and gets to the heart of who she is beyond her work. Lilly talks about what she’s learned in her 15 years in the public eye, how she maintains confidence in the face of criticism, and who she looks to for inspiration these days. Plus, she tells us about the labor of love that is her new movie, Doin It, a raunchy sex-comedy that Lilly wrote, produced, and stars in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, Ashlyn sits down with breakdancer Sunny Choi. It’s been about a year since Sunny achieved her childhood dream of competing in the Olympics, though as a kid she thought she’d do it as a gymnast. Sunny takes Ashlyn through her upbringing and the personal battles she had to overcome to make it to the largest stage of her sport. Plus, she opens up about the high of getting breakdancing into the 2024 Paris Olympics and the low of learning that it would not be included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashlyn sits down with legend and entertainer, Margaret Cho. They talk about growing up in a queer bookstore in San Francisco, why dominatrixes should be well paid, and why we laugh. Digressions include Margaret’s beloved dogs, lesbian yearning, and a laundry list of improvements to the Queer Ultimatum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashlyn sits down with model and entrepreneur Lauren Chan for a conversation about Lauren’s divorce and late-in-life coming out, becoming a queer trailblazer in the fashion world, and why leading with vulnerability can actually be a power move. Lauren also opens up about using basketball as both an outlet and an identity, the pressure girls face around body image in sports, and what it really took to pivot from corporate publishing to the runway—while shutting down online haters along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, Ashlyn connects with dancer, actor, and mental health practitioner Alyson Stoner. Listeners may know Alyson from their childhood roles in Cheaper By the Dozen, Camp Rock, and much more, but these days they’re exposing the “toddler to train-wreck pipeline” that child actors are up against. Alyson’s new memoir, Well Adjusted Despite Literally Everything, details their personal journey in this system and how they have begun to heal from it. Alyson and Ashlyn connect over a passion for mental health advocacy, discovering who they are beyond what they do, and protecting kids in entertainment, sports, and beyond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashlyn gets real with Marion Jones: Olympian, Tarheel, and one-time fastest woman on Earth. Marion takes Ashlyn back in time, to when she spent 49 days in solitary confinement and finally realized what she needed to tell the world. They talk through the regrets, guilt, and tears that paved the way for change– from tabloids to jail, fairweather friends to mothering when the world wants to write your story for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Ashlyn sits down with Krista Tippett — journalist, author, and host of On Being — for a thoughtful conversation about what it means to explore spirituality with openness and humility, and how meaningful conversations can help us make sense of the world. Together they unpack how hosting is an act of hospitality and dialogue is a form of adventure — a way of searching for knowledge together, one question at a time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode, Ashlyn gets wide open with YouTube star, model, and actor Gigi Gorgeous. Fresh off some big news, the two get vulnerable in a conversation that spans knowing yourself, caring for the queer community, and experiencing huge life events in the public eye.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Wide Open, Ashlyn Harris sits down with emotional expert, scientist, and Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos to talk about that thing we’re all chasing: happiness. Why isn’t it as easy to be happy, to experience joy, as it should be? How do we recognize the moments we’re heading over the edge, and pull ourselves back? Newsflash: it’s not your fault. Tips, tricks, and digressions into sports metaphors abound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Wide Open, Ashlyn Harris sits down with trailblazing model Coco Rocha. Coco opens up about carving out a distinct voice in an industry that often demands conformity, and how she’s stayed grounded by sticking to her values. They also talk about body image, boundaries, the challenges of pregnancy, and joys of motherhood. It’s a candid look at reinvention, resilience, and leading with intention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Ashlyn sits down with Diana Flores, quarterback for the Mexican national flag football team. Flag football was recently announced as a new sport in the 2028 summer Olympics, and that’s largely due to Diana and her teammate’s efforts to get the sport recognized. She tells Ashlyn about that effort, how she fell in love with flag football in the first place, and how playing with boys helped her understand her power. She also shares who she is off the field and why she aims to be a role model for any woman chasing wild dreams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re finishing out Pride 2025 with three queer blondes sipping wine: Ashlyn sits down with her friends– and sometimes family– Queer Eye alum Carson Kressley and Grand Slam champion Rennae Stubbs. They discuss gay Thanksgiving, Carson & Rennae’s secret horse girl pasts, hall passes, dating your teammates, and just what it means to have community there for you in the hardest season of your life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Wide Open, Ashlyn Harris sits down with design expert and Queer Eye star Bobby Berk for an honest conversation about what it means to build your life on your own terms. Bobby talks about how the law of abundance applies to queer representation, the grit it took to become self-made, and the emotional clarity that comes with learning to let go.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Ashlyn sits down with poet, comedian, and inspiring public speaker, Alok Vaid-Menon. Ashlyn and Alok jump straight into a complex discussion about what it’s like to exist as a queer person in the present cultural and political climate. From Alok’s experience growing up queer in Texas, to finding heaven in queer spaces, to performing their work in places not considered queer friendly, the conversation leads the two to discover that queer people aren’t actually the “different” ones, despite what society may tell us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Ashlyn sits down with President of the Human Right Campaign (and friend for life), Kelley Robinson. They talk about Kelley’s secret past as an MMA fighter, organizing the big campaigns to be able to enjoy the small moments, and how to celebrate loudly and proudly this Pride– even when the climate tries to tell us “no.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1In this episode, Ashlyn sits down with internet icon Shannon Beveridge to talk about the highs and lows of growing up online. She opens up about what past relationships have taught her, how she's navigated vulnerability in the public eye, and why authentic queer representation still matters. The two talk about identity, growth, and staying grounded while sharing your life with the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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