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R&B musician Only1Theory wants to go platinum. It’s a dream she’s had since she was a kid, but she took a detour after high school to serve as a combat photographer in Afghanistan. Now she’s back, living in Philly, driving with Lyft, and pursuing her music career head-on. When the promise of a record deal fell through recently, we wanted to connect her with a childhood hero who could share some savvy career advice. Enter: Ashanti!