Creating space for honest conversations, stronger relationships, and meaningful community impact.

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You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just know something has to change.

If you’re ready for:


• Healthier relationships
• Stronger communication
• A deeper sense of clarity and peace

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How We Help

Speaking & Workshops

For organizations, churches, and community events.

Relationship & Communication Consulting

Guided conversations and curated experiences that strengthen connection and communication.

Community & Impact Events

Purpose-driven experiences that bring people together for healing and transformation.

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Our Focus Areas

Healthy Relationships. Stronger Families. Mental & Emotional Health Advocacy.

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Grateful for the Spaces That Have Welcomed Us

We’re honored to serve organizations and communities doing meaningful work.

It Was Never About You: A Journey of Healing, Reflection, and Growth It Was Never About You: A Journey of Healing, Reflection, and Growth
It Was Never About You: A Journey of Healing, Reflection, and Growth

Featured Book

Featured Book

It Was Never About You is Eric Nettles’ powerful memoir on turning pain into growth. Through raw honesty and personal experience, he reveals how life’s toughest moments can shape, strengthen, and awaken deeper self-awareness.

If you’ve ever faced loss, confusion, or a season that changed you, this story may resonate more than you expect. Take a moment to read more—and discover the lessons waiting on the other side.

Meet the Nettles

What started with a simple hello became a shared purpose—creating space for healing, connection, and honest conversation. Eric and Ashlen’s love story is a testament to God’s redemption and how, sometimes, everything can change beautifully and quickly when it’s meant to.

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Kind Words from Those We’ve Served

  • Blacks in Government President’s Reception & Closing Plenary

    “Ashlen brought grace, professionalism, and a natural ability to engage the audience as MC for our Closing Plenary. Eric delivered an exceptional performance at the President’s Reception, creating an atmosphere of elegance and celebration. Together, they made the experience truly memorable.”
    — Shirley A. Jones, Esq.

  • A woman in a red dress speaking into a microphone on stage, with other formally dressed musicians and singers in the background.

  • Woman in red dress and jewelry speaking into microphone to man in black suit with green shoes on a stage with musical equipment and a woman in black in the background.

  • Tuskegee University Royal Court Gala

    “Ashlen and Eric Nettles delivered a seamless and engaging experience as hosts of The Refined Renaissance Gala. Their presence, professionalism, and energy elevated the evening and beautifully honored the legacy of Tuskegee University.”

    — Planning Committee

  • Laurie’s customers, Mariana and Carmen holding hands on a green lawn on their wedding day.

  • A black-and-white photo of a bride and groom dancing at their wedding reception. The groom, wearing a crown, is embracing the bride, who is wearing a crown and a strapless wedding dress. They are smiling, and there are guests in the background, along with a decorative table with candles.

Community Moments: A glimpse into the spaces we’ve created the people we’ve served, and the impact we’ve been honored to be part of.

  • Promotional poster titled 'A Musical Journey Through Life & Legacy' featuring ten Black people in formal attire. The poster includes two larger central individuals, a man and a woman, with the woman in a white and black gown and the man in a black tuxedo. They are surrounded by pictures and names of eight other individuals: Vickie Winans, Pastor Lee B. Walker Jr., La'Ticia C. Ezell, Rodney Wilkerson, Rebecca Barlow, Terrance Baldwin, Angela Cobb Ellison, Jalesa McRae, and D'Shanty Marshall. The background resembles an elegant hall with chandeliers.

    2026: A night of music, reflection, and community as we gathered to celebrate Eric Nettles and the impact of his journey and voice.

  • 2025: A gathering of women coming together in faith, fellowship, and meaningful conversation centered on spiritual growth.

  • 2024: An intimate brunch focused on honest conversations about love, communication, and forgiveness.

  • Poster for a gospel concert titled Brothers in the Name of Love 5, featuring images of various gospel artists including Karen Clark Sheard, Tramaine Hawkins, and other performers. The event is scheduled for Friday, April 28 at 7 PM, in Selma and Flatwood, Alabama, with donations needed such as clothes, non-perishables, water, and contributions to help build a Selma Alabama Salvation Army. Appearances by Reverend Lee Walker Jr., Reverend Sharrod Coleman, Jereneral Bell, the Alabama Boys, and Michelle Summers. Hosted by Ashlen Rene Nettles, Charles Brasher, and Mary Elizabeth Ford. The poster also mentions a free concert of love and healing for Selma, Alabama.

    2023: A Hello Nettles community concert supporting Selma and Flatwood, Alabama after the tornado, raising funds and delivering essential supplies to those in need.

Let’s Create Something Meaningful Together

Whether you’re planning an event, building your team, or creating space for real conversations—we’re ready to partner with you.

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