It's time to pull up at the bar for another episode of xoNecole's Happy Hour podcast!
Ayeee it's lit! This week, we are celebrating our one-month anniversary of launching xoNecole's new podcast. We are extremely grateful for all the love you guys have shown us, the positive ratings and reviews and helping us peak at #6 on Apple Podcasts (All Time Best Sellers) Relationship charts.
To celebrate, we decided to take Happy Hour out of the office and on-location at our favorite bars around Altanta while inviting some special guests.
During episode 6, the xoSquad Necole, Amer and Sheriden kicked it at Parlor in Atlanta with actor Kendrick Cross who plays Titus Hughes on OWN's new drama series Ambitions.
Over some delicious signature cocktails and a few giggles, the actor revealed how he turned poetry into an acting career, why vegans taste better, and answers a round of first date questions.
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Get to know Ashley below.
xoNecole: Where are you from?
Ashley Versher: San Francisco - BAY AREAAAAAA!!!!
xoN: What was your first major acting role?
AV: A 49ers Super Bowl commercial - I think I was 3.
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xoN: Have you ever had an embarrassing or funny audition story? If so, what happened?
AV: Yes! I was doing a self-tape once and I forgot to take off my bonnet. But the tape was so good I sent it in anyway.
xoN: Your hair is gorgeous. What has it been like navigating Hollywood with natural hair?
AV: Thank you so much! Navigating Hollywood with natural hair has definitely been a journey of self-discovery. Early on, I had to make a conscious decision about how I wanted to show up—not just in this industry, but for myself. Once I fully embraced my natural hair and committed to the journey, everything else began to align. It’s been nothing short of empowering.
Navigating Hollywood with natural hair has definitely been a journey of self-discovery. Early on, I had to make a conscious decision about how I wanted to show up—not just in this industry, but for myself.
xoN: What are your favorite go-to hair products?
AV: Ooooooo, right now I’m loving Camille Rose’s Jai Twisting Butter—it’s super moisturizing and gives me a fun, bouncy twist-out! I’ve also recently gotten into oils, and I’m especially loving sweet almond oil.
xoN: We know you as an actress, but what is another special talent you have that most people don't know about?
AV: I trained as a classical violinist for 13/14years.
xoN: Who is your hero?
AV: My mom. She’s incredible - full stop.
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xoN: How do you like to spend your down time?
AV: Ha! What’s that!? Jk jk, I love to travel, that’s honestly my favorite thing.
xoN: Who was your first celebrity crush?
AV: Prince.
xoN: What is your dream role?
AV: One day I will play a witch with Harry Potter-like powers!
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Feature image by Johnny Marlow