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Welcome to the final episode... at least for a little while. Tune in to hear the journey that led me to this choice, including the challenges of balancing work and life, and the realization that sometimes, even the things we love need to take a backseat. 🎙️🚗 Exciting — I’ve recently reclaimed full control over my content and emails which has felt really good. I've been opening up space and pulling back on some things to pour my energy into a mastermind I’ve been secretly crafting BTS.
As I prepare for a personal milestone — my 37th birthday — I reflect on the lessons learned from my sabbatical and how I’ve shifted away from the "revenue rat race." In this episode I chat about the dangers of scaling without sustainability and why doing more to make more isn’t always the answer. Instead, we ought to be simplifying and focusing on what truly matters. Those beyond profit moments. 🎂🌳🌊🌅🥾👨👩👧👦💋🍦
THE JUICY HIGHLIGHTS:
• The importance of spaciousness and intentionality in work and life
• How reclaiming control over my content has allowed me to focus on what truly matters
• The dangers of scaling without considering mental wellness and sustainability
• My special BIRTHDAY SALE {August 28-31}
• Living for the moments beyond profitTHE EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
[0:40] My impromptu break from the podcast
[2:04] When we say things like this out loud we start to operate from a "lack of"
[3:09] Taking back pieces of my business that I was previously outsourcing
[4:13] My birthday plans with my bestie 🎂
[5:55] Learning about myself & my business during my sabbatical
[11:15] Doing more to make more
[14:30] This mastermind will soon be my only offer 😲
[17:10] The Beyond Profit mastermind
[24:58] Living more the beyond profit moments & building a business that supports that
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Message me beyond profit and I will give you the information and you might be able to snag one of these spots. As of now, tier one is unlimited, tier two has 8 spots available, and tier three has just 4 spots left! Simply shoot me a message “Beyond Profit” and I'll give you more details. We can have a conversation about it. We can even hop on a call if that's what feels good for you.MORE ABOUT ASH
I am the definition of duality — I swear like a sailor and break rules like it’s my job, but I also hold incredible space for my clients and work my ass off to help them achieve the success they’re after. But I'm also here for the non-preneur woman, too. My background in counseling gives me a unique perspective on what it means to show up, serve, & create connection for those who feel like they've never belonged before.
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I am doing things a littttttle bit differently this week, but I’m super excited about it! ➡️ I’m bringing you the BTS, original audio clip from the exclusive ATS Musings chat. I thought about rerecording it but as I listened back, I thought, “this is where the real magic is.” 🪄🌈
Here is my backstage pass to a recent conversation I had with a client, how I coached her through, and why it’s so important that we avoid making business harder than it needs to be. This audio is going to help you feel a little less stuck in trying to find the “perfect” business strategy. 🎟️💻🤓
THE JUICY HIGHLIGHTS:
• Embracing the chaos of business and motherhood
• Realizing that there's no such thing as "nailing it"
• Homeschooling and honoring the individuality of my kids
• The trap of comparison and why it’s so dangerous
• Shifting focus from perfection to purpose
THE EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
[2:21] Kicking off the call with a client and the desire for a solid plan
[2:46] Laughing at the idea of "knowing what you're doing"
[4:52] My thoughts on homeschooling: preserving innocence and honoring uniqueness
[5:26] The overwhelming differences in my three kids' learning styles
[6:10] Reflecting on the challenges of the traditional school system
[6:58] The dangers of comparison in business and motherhood
[9:31] How is your business serving you?
[10:51] Who determined what "success" means? This is why success isn't just about money...
[11:38] Applying these principles to marriage, motherhood && life
[12:18] Finding peace in the simple, joyful moments with my kids
[12:35] The importance of focusing on thoughts, actions, and results
FREE TRAINING {FROM INSIDE BECOMING HER}
As both a therapist and a life coach, I deeply understand that the real key to riches is knowing how to adjust and adapt to ultimately overcome resistance on your path to becoming her.This audio activation will help you clarify your motivations. It'll help you embrace continuous growth and it will encourage you to let go of perfectionism so you can shift your perspective and take that radical responsibility for your life for the long haul.
📲 To get this free BTS training from the recent healing intensive, Her Reinvention, message me "becoming" on Instagram.
MORE ABOUT ASH
I am the definition of duality — I swear like a sailor and break rules like it’s my job, but I also hold incredible space for my clients and work my ass off to help them achieve the success they’re after. But I'm also here for the non-preneur woman, too. My background in counseling gives me a unique perspective on what it means to show up, serve, & create connection for those who feel like they've never belonged before.
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Coming to you for another Musings style episode from the comfort of my bed on day one of my bleed as I watch the Washington rain outside and dream about ordering some hot Pho. 🌧️🍜🩸🛌 This is the first time it's rained since we've been here and I'm obsessed. I can't stop opening the window to smell the fresh rain. As always, this episode is a catch up of where I've been, what's going well, and what I'm struggling with. Plussss, I dive into my criminal history and why exploring Canada was such a big deal for me. 🚔🇨🇦
THE JUICY HIGHLIGHTS:
• Enjoying the rain from my window & dreaming about Pho
• Celebrating visiting Canada after thinking I never would
• Abandoning myself in hopes of belonging to others
• Triggered by people giving advice that doesn’t align with my coaching style
• Choose you, belong to you, && don’t abandon yourself like I did
THE EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
[1:01] It’s FINALLY raining in Washington 😍
[1:41] Forgetting our passports on our way to Canada
[2:51] Sea to sky scenic highway & gondola
[4:10] Being overzealous on our adventure day in Stanley Park
[7:06] I really think I was made to live in a treehouse in the middle of a forest
[7:36] Fearing I would never get to visit Canada because… 🚔
[8:34] Backstory on me being a convicted felon SMFH
[13:21] Celebrating my continued wellness success
[15:09] Belonging to myself without sacrificing pieces of me for others “safety”
[18:32] Recognizing when you're stuck in the muck & need to dig yourself out
[19:41] Loving my notes app for my wellness checklist 📝
[20:51] Feeling triggering by this…
[21:56] Safe enough to go slow 🫶🏻
[23:28] I am NOT the coach for you...
[24:48] Handling this trigger
FREE TRAINING {FROM INSIDE BECOMING HER}
As both a therapist and a life coach, I deeply understand that the real key to riches is knowing how to adjust and adapt to ultimately overcome resistance on your path to becoming her.This audio activation will help you clarify your motivations. It'll help you embrace continuous growth and it will encourage you to let go of perfectionism so you can shift your perspective and take that radical responsibility for your life for the long haul.
📲 To get this free BTS training from the recent healing intensive, Her Reinvention, message me "becoming" on Instagram.
MORE ABOUT ASH
I am the definition of duality — I swear like a sailor and break rules like it’s my job, but I also hold incredible space for my clients and work my ass off to help them achieve the success they’re after. But I'm also here for the non-preneur woman, too. My background in counseling gives me a unique perspective on what it means to show up, serve, & create connection for those who feel like they've never belonged before.
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I'm taking my healing journey to a whole new level. This summer has been dedicated to healing childhood wounds, creating moments to comfort little Ashley, and reparent myself for the years I was forced into "leaping" when I wasn't ready due to my trauma. ❤️🩹🥹
THE JUICY HIGHLIGHTS:
• Finally uncovering the piece of hurt from my childhood
• What creating experiential healing practices looks like
• Exploring some things that little me missed out on
• Supporting my nervous system dysregulation
• BTS of the next three months of intensives {Above the Standard Collective is open! {Doors close TOMORROW}
THE EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
[0:36] Doors for ATS close tomorrow! 🫣
[2:05] Healing is never over... it's a forever journey
[4:19] Why I'm putting a massive emphasis on healing my inner child
[6:50] When you experience trauma, you experience this "leap"
[9:39] Creating experiential practices to sit with younger me
[11:38] Exploring things I missed out on
[14:01] Facing nervous system dysregulation head on
[15:45] This is the work we get to do & why I created ATS
ABOVE THE STANDARD COLLECTIVE – DOORS CLOSE TOMORROW
Psychology-backed life coaching in an intimate community where you and your wildest dreams are celebrated with no take backs. Experience true inner healing, break free from anything that’s holding you back, and become the woman who can hold everything she desires in this life.FREE TRAINING {FROM INSIDE BECOMING HER}
The key to a rich life is living like you already it. So much easier said than done. && as both a therapist and a life coach, I deeply understand that the real key to riches is knowing how to adjust and adapt to ultimately overcome resistance on your path to becoming her.This audio activation will help you clarify your motivations. It'll help you embrace continuous growth and it will encourage you to let go of perfectionism so you can shift your perspective and take that radical responsibility for your life for the long haul.
📲 To get this free BTS training from the recent healing intensive, Her Reinvention, message me "becoming" on Instagram.
MORE ABOUT ASH
I am the definition of duality — I swear like a sailor and break rules like it’s my job, but I also hold incredible space for my clients and work my ass off to help them achieve the success they’re after. But I'm also here for the non-preneur woman, too. My background in counseling gives me a unique perspective on what it means to show up, serve, & create connection for those who feel like they've never belonged before.
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I'm so excited to be coming to you from my serene backyard in the woods of Issaquah, Washington. Hear the tea BTS of Her Reinvention, what my daily thought pattern work is, and my challenges & adjustments of maintaining boundaries. &&& the freaking Above the Standard Collective is OPEN! I could cry. It feels like such a long time coming. 🥹 GTG, I think I just saw another bear.
THE JUICY HIGHLIGHTS:
• Barefoot in the backyard... keeping an eye out for bears 🐻
• Wrapping up Her Reinvention with 39 amazing women
• Daily thought pattern work 🧠
• Struggling with boundaries 📲
• The Above the Standard Collective is open! {Doors close July 31}
THE EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
[0:48] Barefoot in my backyard & obsessing over Washington
[3:46] Hiking & keeping an eye out for f*cking BEARS 🐻
[5:06] What's going really well: Her Reinvention
[5:44] My daily thought pattern works
[6:32] What's really affecting your behavior and results
[13:53] How you can get a free training from Her Reinvention
[15:36] My favorite hack: The ATS Collective
[22:05] Currently struggling with: Communication Boundaries
[30:09] Don't forget to join the ATS Collective because doors close on July 31
FREE TRAINING {FROM INSIDE BECOMING HER}
The key to a rich life is living like you already it. So much easier said than done. && as both a therapist and a life coach, I deeply understand that the real key to riches is knowing how to adjust and adapt to ultimately overcome resistance on your path to becoming her.This audio activation will help you clarify your motivations. It'll help you embrace continuous growth and it will encourage you to let go of perfectionism so you can shift your perspective and take that radical responsibility for your life for the long haul.
📲 To get this free BTS training from the recent healing intensive, Her Reinvention, message me "becoming" on Instagram. It's completely free.
MORE ABOUT ASH
I am the definition of duality — I swear like a sailor and break rules like it’s my job, but I also hold incredible space for my clients and work my ass off to help them achieve the success they’re after. But I'm also here for the non-preneur woman, too. My background in counseling gives me a unique perspective on what it means to show up, serve, & create connection for those who feel like they've never belonged before.
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If you tuned in to episode 141, I shared a very personal & vulnerable story about a time I didn’t belong. A huge reason why I felt compelled to share that was because of the sense of belonging that comes with my new membership, the Above The Standard Collective.
Another urge you get inside the membership is to stop simply showing up for life & settling to instead start living intentionally and create magic in the day to day. If you were radically honest with yourself, how often are you just showing up in life and not existing to your fullest potential? You get to change that narrative.
THE JUICY HIGHLIGHTS:
• How I discovered what my legacy was
• My constant aim has been to help people live above the standard
• Creating a space where you don't simply exist, rather get to become
• How I live intentionally everyday & create magic in the mundane
• Becoming her & existing to my fullest and greatest potentialTHE EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
[0:52] My personal reinvention has been taking place for years
[1:55] The ups & downs of my life that have led me to live out my purpose
[4:22] The former membership & how the new one is different
[4:36] What actually creates sustainability in a business (it’s the CEO)
[5:45] Giggling at my Freudian slips saying sex instead of success 🫦
[6:15] My greatest focus over the last 14 years is helping those live a life above the standard
[7:15] Majorly fumbling over my words HELLOOO luteal phase 😮💨
[7:45] This membership is not just recurring revenue for me… it’s my LEGACY
[8:38] The Collective is not just a space that you exist in, it’s a space you become in
[9:01] How do I live above the standard on the daily? My risk & repeat effect… 🔄
[11:00] What happens when you stop being the victim of your circumstances
[12:42] How different might your life look if you stop simply showing up and truly intentionally show up? 👀
[12:57] The two questions I ask myself when I’m feeling blase or mundane in my life
[17:03] Reciprocation is the name of the game for healing
[19:16] Recently having an existential crisis with the word “ambition” 🫣
[21:00] I believe this is the most profound thing we can do as women
[21:20] What’s standing between you and creating the life you want
[22:14] The beauty & magic that you’ll find inside this space 🪄
[25:13] The doors are only open once this year?! 😱
[26:30] An energy healer told me I was put on this earth to do this…MORE ABOUT ASH
I am the definition of duality — I swear like a sailor and break rules like it’s my job, but I also hold incredible space for my clients and work my ass off to help them achieve the success they’re after. But I'm also here for the non-preneur woman, too. My background in counseling gives me a unique perspective on what it means to show up, serve, & create connection for those who feel like they've never belonged before.
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This week's musings is brought to you riverside. I wish you could see & smell how fresh it is here. We are currently in Livingston, MT which is just outside of Bozeman. I am walking through the city alongside the Yellowstone River. 🗻 We're actually leaving today so I don't feel like I can fully check Montana off the list as we only stayed for two days, but we're off again and heading to Spokane, WA. Ya girl is ecstatic. 🚙🚦🌄
I'm also giving away the real tea in today's episode. I promised to always keep it real with what's going well & what's not going so well ⏤ today I'm opening up about something I really fucked up recently in my business that brought some negative feelings to the surface. I'm also sharing something I'm SO freaking excited for that will be LIVE July 14-19. Are you ready to step into her? 👀✨🫦 Details below!THE JUICY HIGHLIGHTS:
• My last adventure walk in Livingston, MT before we hit the road
• Trying to catch some {affordable} vibes in Coeur d'Alene, ID
• Currently obsessed with being a bookworm 📕
• Selling myself short & giving too much away with a recent offer
• Having a massive wakeup call and breaking free from my prior urge to settle
• Introducing: HER REINVENTION 🥹THE EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
[0:45] Coming to you from the cutest Airbnb of all time
[2:06] Getting back in the car to leave Montana today ⏤ We are WA bound!
[2:52] Hiking sourdough trail... are you freaking kidding me? 🥖🚶🏻♀️
[3:42] Still giving into my desires for more... ICE CREAM 🍦
[4:52] Catching a vibe in Coeur d'Alene but it's damn expensive!
[5:45] We are in the highs & lows of traveling annnndd bickering 😭
[7:19] My current obsession & I'm hooked 📕
[8:07] How do you instill the love for reading in your kids? 😅
[10:36] What I'm struggling with
[10:42] Quick pause to listen to the Yellowstone River 🥰
[11:17] The thing I fucked up in my business
[12:38] The new Business Breakthrough offer & selling it out
[15:53] Am I a fraud? Imposter syndrome is kicking in
[16:33] Charging too little for massive over-delivery
[17:49] The amazing feedback I received 🥹🥲
[19:56] Deciding BTS how I want to modify the Business Breakthrough
[21:53] What's going really well
[22:04] Details of my two personal reinventions
[23:01] A severe lack of authenticity within my brand
[25:12] "This is not my life & I will create the one I want"
[27:19] HER REINVENTION!! ⬇️📞✨MORE ABOUT ASH
I am the definition of duality — I swear like a sailor and break rules like it’s my job, but I also hold incredible space for my clients and work my ass off to help them achieve the success they’re after. But I'm also here for the non-preneur woman, too. My background in counseling gives me a unique perspective on what it means to show up, serve, & create connection for those who feel like they've never belonged before.
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Drum roll pleasseee 🥁 The updated membership is here and it is simply amazing. The Above The Standard Collective. ✨🥹🖤 Although I can't give away too much, I can tease that the membership was largely impacted by the idea of healing & belonging.
Inside the membership are monthly healing intensives and within these intensives are prompts followed by my teachings of why that matters. The most recent prompt was about a time you didn't belong... Now, I never ask others to be vulnerable without myself being vulnerable first. && that's exactly what this episode is about. This is a very personal & vulnerable story of the earliest memory I have of a time I didn't belong.THE JUICY HIGHLIGHTS:
• The new name & vibe of my amazing membership (&& exclusive insight on when the doors are opening)
• What my ayahuasca experience taught me about healing
• The earliest & very momentous memory of a time I didn't belong
• How my vitiligo has made me feel both belonging & unbelonging
• The difference of belonging versus fitting inTHE EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
[0:45] A BTS of something super special I've been working on 🤫
[1:52] Monthly healing intensives within the new membership
[2:23] Ayahuasca taught me that we can heal instantaneously
[3:25] What is Her Story? What does "going first" mean to me?
[4:00] Why I want to share my personal story for the sake of instantaneous healing
[4:12] My entire life there have been so many circumstances where I didn't belong
[4:52] Why is the feeling of belonging necessary?
[5:34] Taking it way back to my earliest memory of unbelonging
[5:49] Some context on my core family dynamic
[7:17] What was mounted on my family's new house that wrecked me... 😣
[9:12] Sharing a story of a time I *did* belong
[9:38] Opening up more about my vitiligo
[10:28] When she told me... "I'm not surprised you have vitiligo" 🥹🫠
[11:49] The opposite of belonging is fitting in & why it's important to not fit in
[12:58] Challenging questions to ask yourself around belonging
[13:13] The butterfly effect 🦋 && sharing mine with meeting my husband
[14:58] What happens when we share our stories, connect with others & find true belonging
[15:43] My favorite part of the membership: No take backs ❌
[17:15] My deep desire to intentionally live above the standardMORE ABOUT ASH
I am the definition of duality — I swear like a sailor and break rules like it’s my job, but I also hold incredible space for my clients and work my ass off to help them achieve the success they’re after. But I'm also here for the non-preneur woman, too. My background in counseling gives me a unique perspective on what it means to show up, serve, & create connection for those who feel like they've never belonged before.
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I can’t lie, this first month of nomadic living has been a massive transition. The way we chose to do things in terms of work & children this time is much different than when we previously lived as nomads. My husband is keeping his full-time job which falls during regular work hours — this means my schedule is undergoing great change. We’re currently in our “trial period” of this new schedule and I’m finding what works & what doesn’t. My saving grace has been remembering to implement these 3 foolproof tips for time & energy management. Oh && hot take: I believe energy management is much more important than time management.
THE JUICY HIGHLIGHTS:
• Exploring our old stomping grounds with our kids
• Realizing how much “better” of a mom I am as nomads versus regular life
• How my health journey is going
• Experimenting with new & different parts of our schedule
• The three tangible tips you can implement to become a pro at time & energy managementTHE EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
[1:07] Where I'm at and what I'm up to in Colorado
[2:20] My son turned 10! How have I been a mom for a decade... I'm emo
[3:15] The pros & cons of living near loved ones
[4:10] Bringing consistency to this episode of musings
[6:07] The things that are going really well for me
[6:16] How my health journey is going
[7:44] Achieving daily 10k step and activity goals
[8:09] Adrenal & hormone supporting workouts that I'm LOVING
[9:30] The only downside of this health journey is my clothes...
[11:21] My morning smoothie with ka'chava has been a fav
[11:49] What I've been struggling with
[13:18] Loving my business & getting lost in it
[14:50] My working hours are changing massively
[16:28] Working evenings is really hard for me & my creativity
[17:45] Tooting my own horn... I am a great nomad mom
[18:33] Testing midday naps with my projector daughter
[19:31] Approaching this new schedule with these top 3 things
[19:53] #1 — Set a trial run for your new schedule
[20:53] Taking detailed notes so I can make proper changes
[22:02] Understanding time & energy management
[22:19] Energy management is more important than time management
[22:42] #2 — Realistically break your tasks down
[24:19] How this actually helps you achieve more in a day
[25:09] #3 — Block off time and set themes for tasks
[26:01] The perspective of time when you do & don't have kidsMORE ABOUT ASH
I am the definition of duality — I swear like a sailor and break rules like it’s my job, but I also hold incredible space for my clients and work my ass off to help them achieve the success they’re after. But I'm also here for the non-preneur woman, too. My background in counseling gives me a unique perspective on what it means to show up, serve, & create connection for those who feel like they've never belonged before.
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Life is all about perspective && that’s exactly what we’re diving into today. If you would’ve asked me a few years ago if it would be possible to pack up our three children and hit the road to do what we are most passionate about — exploring, adventuring, and traveling — I would have said you were crazy because that would simply be impossible.
Fast forward, my son asked me what I could do over and over again and not get tired of, I answered with traveling and exploring new places ((he answered with playing video games omg)) and here we are — newly nomads (again) and let me tell you, it’s totally possible. It’s all about perspective. Is there something you’re holding yourself back from because you’re in need of a perspective shift?
THE JUICY HIGHLIGHTS:
• Feeling all the feels during our last day in our Texas home
• How massive of an impact our time in Costa Rica was for me personally & professionally
• The shifts I made in my business to sustain nomadic life
• Looking back on life and reminiscing on how hard I thought things were in the moment — LOL @ current me
• Shifting my perspective for a rich & present lifeTHE EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
[0:42] Sitting in my beautiful office to record for the very last time
[1:35] The meaning behind the decor in my office & home
[3:00] Emerging as a new woman in Costa Rica
[3:13] Making major pivots to sustain my nomadic business structure
[4:00] Becoming my highest self & the universe letting everything fall into place
[6:50] Insane procrastination… Less than 24 hours and I haven’t packed a single thing
[7:40] What my neighbor said to me at our recent garage sale that sparked this conversation
[8:33] Realizing how life truly is all about perspective (I’d love to go back to the trenches we thought we were in with only one child)
[10:10] Hitting a plateau in my health journey & avoiding discouragement
[10:50] Anything is good when it's good... Same for marriage: My bestie one day and mortal enemy the next
[12:19] The gift of perspective & realizing we aren’t always ready for what we desire
[14:18] What happens when you live in a "when I, then I" mindset
[15:40] Being intentional to create a rich & present life NOW
[16:26] Questions from my son to finesse more video game time
[17:25] Some questions to ask yourself about perspectiveMORE ABOUT ASH
I am the definition of duality — I swear like a sailor and break rules like it’s my job, but I also hold incredible space for my clients and work my ass off to help them achieve the success they’re after. But I'm also here for the non-preneur woman, too. My background in counseling gives me a unique perspective on what it means to show up, serve, & create connection for those who feel like they've never belonged before.
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Whew, I'm gonna have to get used to this. In today's episode we're walking together on Mission Beach in San Diego, California. 🌴 I'm sort of obsessed with this casual vibe. It feels like we're on a hot girl walk together.
Today we get personal about how I'm embodying my "more than enough" era. Tune in to find out how my kids are actually helping me get really anchored into this mentality & how their perspective is beginning to shift, too. Realizing that we have a choice every single day on how we spend our time, where we spend our money, what we're available for, && the things we allow ourselves to hear, to see, to witness, and to experience...
THE JUICY HIGHLIGHTS:
• Being content in our very small yet adorable San Diego beach house
• How I'm mbodying "more than enough" by appreciating the present & not constantly seeking more
• Teaching my children about the value of time & experiences over material possessions
• Associating work with joy & fulfillment rather than hardship & struggle
• Having autonomy over spending money while sticking to a strict budget
THE EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
[0:42] The dream of recording a podcast during a walk on Mission Beach 🥹
[1:35] Spending a certain amount of time in my business & why
[3:40] Involving my kids in my "more than enough" era & curating more quality
[5:08] Buuut that doesn't stop the continuous "wanting" from my kids everywhere we go
[7:58] Supporting my children with my new phrase while actually deeply supporting myself
[10:06] Changing the language that work is related to hardship & struggle
[11:42] How you choose to spend your money matters
[12:13] Having autonomy over spending while sticking to our strict nomad budget
[13:03] We all have choices every single day & we ought to show up for ourselves
[14:08] How sticking to our budget is going 🥴
[14:40] Leaning into your "more than enough" era
[15:25] The energy of those Cali folks is just different & I can't wait to come backMORE ABOUT ASH
I am the definition of duality — I swear like a sailor and break rules like it’s my job, but I also hold incredible space for my clients and work my ass off to help them achieve the success they’re after. But I'm also here for the non-preneur woman, too. My background in counseling gives me a unique perspective on what it means to show up, serve, & create connection for those who feel like they've never belonged before.
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A few months ago I did some "story extraction calls" with a close colleague where I laid my real, raw && oh so vulnerable life story all out on the table and had her help me decide what to do with it. Her name is Katie Quesada and she is an *incredible* story teller. So I knew when I made the decision to use my personal story to create a sense of belonging for others, I wanted her perspective of it.
I've always been intrigued by "belonging." Our innate desire to belong, the pieces of ourselves we'll sacrifice for it, and how I can use my story to cultivate deep connection and belonging for those who feel like they never have. 😞❤️🩹 During the extraction process, I was asked a question that struck me to my core and sparked many conversations with myself and others around belonging... Find out what that question was in this episode where I also navigate how I'm cultivating belonging outside of myself for others, but also cultivating belonging for myself without shapeshifting pieces of myself into someone who I'm not.
THE JUICY HIGHLIGHTS:
• The true definition of "belonging" and how it affects all parts of life
• Feeling incredibly disconnected to {slowly} creating my community
• Paying for friends??? 👀
• Carving out time to be intentional with relationships
• Resetting to remember who I am & what I'm leaving for others
• Getting radical about belonging to yourself first
THE EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
[0:42] The BTS of my "story extraction calls"
[1:35] The real definition of belonging & what it predicts within our lives
[3:40] Creating a sense of belonging for ourselves AND others
[5:08] How did I go from feeling disconnected to creating community
[7:58] The vulnerable ask to four women to go deeper in our friendships
[10:06] The life-altering question Katie asked me
[11:42] Chosen versus given exclusion
[12:13] What Katie said to me that left me feeling so seen
[13:03] Leaving after creating connections because I choose myself first
[14:08] Where are you staying stuck just so you can belong?
[14:40] People's thoughts and opinions on my life decisions
[15:25] Resetting to remember that I need to belong to me first
[16:47] The magic that gets to exist when you belong to you
[17:20] Announcement about my new membership!MORE ABOUT ASH
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Welcome to the first episode of Nomad Musings. Possibly low quality audio, but high quality connection. 😏
Ya'll know that 2023 was a hard year for me. I was dealing with some friendship breakups that fucking sucked. Why are friendship breakups the hardest?? I lost my passion for health which is SO unlike me. I lost my consistent workout routine & I was eating chips and ice cream like my life depended on it. 🥲 && I really hit my breaking point where I felt so numb & paralyzed by life that I needed to turn it all off in order to make ANY decisions moving forward... For which I am so grateful because I was able to dive head first into my health. Today I am officially down 30 pounds and I am damn proud of myself for the work I've put in. I finally feel my spark coming back. For life, business, relationships, travel, && health. Ugh, I am so proud of where I am at today and the quality of life I'm producing.
THE JUICY HIGHLIGHTS:
• Struggling with perfectionism
• Emotionally eating.. My crutch of chips & ice cream 🍦
• Lump on my breast that I'd been ignoring
• Soul crushing friendship breakups
• Uncovering infections & parasites
• How I lost 30 pounds
• Our nomad plans for the remainder of the year
THE EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
[0:56] New candid bi-weekly walk episodes
[5:15] The musings broadcast inside the membership
[7:08] Completely losing myself & passion for health
[9:11] Still unhealed from friendships lost
[15:19] The straw that broke the camel's back...
[16:14] Realizing Texas was not for us
[18:14] Feeling so lost & confused & stopped everything
[18:49] Weighing myself to find I was at my all-time highest
[20:00] All the health tests I did
[21:19] 80/20 eating transition
[22:18] Texas allergens are WILD and took vengeance on my son
[24:05] Muscle testing to find bacterial staph infection
[25:34] How I lost 30 pounds
[29:29] Peer-led retreat, girls time, and our anniversary trip
[33:40] Our passion for travel & nomad plans for 2023
[38:36] Where should we go next??
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Gahh, I am so excited to be back. In this episode, I get real about falling victim to societal standards and letting them dictate my personal and business decisions rather than living above the standard. 2023 was a really beautiful yet hard year in some ways. I found myself on the edge of burnout and having multiple identity crises, but it all led me to now. Last year taught me the importance of prioritizing myself and my wellness in order for business to flow with ease, thus entering my selfish era at the beginning of 2024...
THE JUICY HIGHLIGHTS:
• The beginning of the road of burnout in 2022
• Questioning societal standards & dimmed creativity in 2023
• Turning everything in my business off thanks to sustainable & residual income
• Letting go of my team and becoming a solopreneur overnight 😳
• My glow-up "selfish" era turned "more than enough" era
• Raising the standards for everything in my life
• The epic comeback sale (details below) ⬇️
THE EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
[3:02] Turning it all off...
[5:30] Never being available for discontentment
[7:00] Being grossed out by the online business industry
[8:40] Victim to perfectionism & looking outside of myself
[10:40] Raising the standard for women
[11:55] What exactly I "turned off" in my business
[14:45] Some big stuff came to light that broke my trust with a team member
[18:38] Deciding what kind of expenses I want
[19:33] My creativity is tied to how good I feel
[22:10] Getting extremely lost in the sauce
[23:45] My "more than enough" era
[26:30] What's next for Ash McDonald??? The comeback sale, next mastermind, and my tremendously epic membership 😮💨
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I am the definition of duality — I swear like a sailor and break rules like it’s my job, but I also hold incredible space for my clients and work my ass off to help them achieve the success they’re after. But I'm also here for the non-preneur woman, too. My background in counseling gives me a unique perspective on what it means to show up, serve, & create connection for those who feel like they've never belonged before.
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Well, this sucks. I've officially been sick for FOUR weeks. A literal month. 😑 But I've been wanting to record this episode to fill you in on the few "aha" moments I've had since this sickness has forced me to slow down. I normally do an EOY recap, but things aren't panning out that way...
THE JUICY HIGHLIGHTS:
🖤 Two spots left for REDEFINE
🖤 I might be burning out...
🖤 Drastically pulling back for a little while
🖤 What you can expect in the near future
THE EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
[2:15] Holy shit this sickness is not for the birds 🤕
[4:28] Don't forget to tune into the RTWOS series: EP 1, EP 2, EP 3, EP 4, EP 5, EP 6, EP 7, EP 8 🎧
[5:20] I value intimate masterminds sooo there's only 2 spots left for REDEFINE
[7:00] My annual EOY planning process
[8:02] Maybe this is burnout... Mayyybe I'm not ok right now 🥲
[10:19] 2023 has been the year of being in limbo & I'm not impressed
[11:27] My dream doesn't feel right
[11:48] I'm drastically pulling back with my team & myself
[13:30] Podcast break! Returning March 5 🗓️
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I am the definition of duality — I swear like a sailor and break rules like it’s my job, but I also hold incredible space for my clients and work my ass off to help them achieve the success they’re after. But I'm also here for the non-preneur woman, too. My background in counseling gives me a unique perspective on what it means to show up, serve, & create connection for those who feel like they've never belonged before.
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Not to toot my own horn, but I hold space for deep, deep magic & connection inside my containers. A client recently asked me how I'm able to do this, more specifically, "how are you able to keep a pulse on your groups?" && this was my response. ⬇️🔥 This is the final episode of the Releasing The Wounds Of Success Series.
THE JUICY HIGHLIGHTS:
🖤 It will be what it will be
🖤 Host with themes or focuses
🖤 Have clarity in advance
🖤 Be willing to always go first
THE EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
[2:15] Recapping the RTWOS series
[4:28] My recent retreat experience with my mastermind gals in Georgia 🍑
[5:20] The new one-hour "me slot" in the mornings
[7:00] Specially curated spaces to heal & be loved
[8:02] A polarizing belief around what I believe leaders should do
[10:19] "How do you keep a pulse on your groups?"
[11:27] #1 Trust that your space will be what it's meant to be
[11:48] #2 Have themes or focuses for your containers
[13:30] #3 Get clear in advance on what you want your container to look like
[16:20] #4 You must always go first
[18:08] Are you allowing yourself to be witnessed? 🫶🏻 Some deep questions for thought...
[19:24] This strategy is exactly what helped me create the REDEFINE mastermind
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I am the definition of duality — I swear like a sailor and break rules like it’s my job, but I also hold incredible space for my clients and work my ass off to help them achieve the success they’re after. But I'm also here for the non-preneur woman, too. My background in counseling gives me a unique perspective on what it means to show up, serve, & create connection for those who feel like they've never belonged before.
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When I asked Katie about what wounds of success meant to her, she had a very different take and I can't wait for you to hear it. This woman and I have so many similarities in our stories from experiencing miscarriages to selling it all and living in an RV. This is the Releasing The Wounds Of Success Series, Episode 7, with Katie Quesada. ✨
MEET KATIE
Katie is an acclaimed speaker and consultant who is deeply passionate about the art of storytelling. She helps people and companies craft their stories concisely and compellingly by igniting them for more effective communication, high trust within teams, and immediate ROI. Katie's family spent two years living in a 180 sq ft tiny home and believe that stories are better than stuff.
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STORY SCHOOL: 15 LESSONSTHE JUICY HIGHLIGHTS:
🖤 Getting phased out of a position & completely transitioning
🖤 Healing from business success
🖤 Feeling small in slow seasons
THE EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
[2:27] A Barnes & Noble of untold stories that sparked a career
[7:30] Leaving a mega-corp after 10 years, but not necessarily by choice
[13:16] Success is serving & leaving an impact
[15:27] Finding confidence in knowing there isn't just one path to success
[19:35] Feeling small while it seems others lives are only getting bigger & better
[22:39] There isn't just "one thing" to success, it's just "a thing"
[24:49] The sudden halt of newborn seasons & business
[29:50] Growth, impact, and money aren't actual metrics of success
[30:49] In a season of working on contentmentGET YOUR BACKSTAGE PASS
REDEFINE MASTERMIND IS OPEN
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I am the definition of duality — I swear like a sailor and break rules like it’s my job, but I also hold incredible space for my clients and work my ass off to help them achieve the success they’re after. But I'm also here for the non-preneur woman, too. My background in counseling gives me a unique perspective on what it means to show up, serve, & create connection for those who feel like they've never belonged before.
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From her parents experiencing great financial loss as a child to starting over at age 18, Shay still deals with her money mindset and fears she could lose it all again. She is experiencing "success" at this moment, but wonders if she'll ever be content. This is the Releasing The Wounds Of Success Series, Episode 6 with special guest, Shay Bacani. 🤎
MEET SHAY
Shay is a CFO, Financial Strategist, and owner of Centure Financial - a financial management firm for women, by women. More importantly, she is a military wife and mother of two. She serves high-performing women in business generating multi-six and seven figures.
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FINANCIAL PERSONA QUIZTHE JUICY HIGHLIGHTS:
🖤 CAO female mentor in glam & finance
🖤 Learning to be content with success as a forward thinker & anxious achiever
🖤 Imperfect moms & imperfect homes
THE EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
[4:10] Pregnant at 17 & starting over
[9:53] Thriving career & side hustle
[12:30] Shay gets vulnerable for the first time
[16:09] Struggling to share our "rock bottom" because we don't want to be defined by that
[20:07] Where my overdoing & overachieving habits came from
[21:44] Shay's parents losing everything
[24:59] Not meeting self-made expectations & realizing not everything is in your control
[29:55] Experiencing a lack of contentment
[35:07] Those damn viral & aesthetic homesteaders 👩🏻🌾
[39:51] Imperfect homes & delegating home tasksGET YOUR BACKSTAGE PASS
REDEFINE MASTERMIND IS OPEN
REDEFINE applications are OPEN and while we don't start until February 2024, I'm currently going through applications and they won’t be open much longer! There are only eight spots total so I can pour as much of myself into you as possible & keep this container super intimate and potent. This is a four-month experience where we're not just chasing quick wins — we're here for the long term.MORE ABOUT ASH
I am the definition of duality — I swear like a sailor and break rules like it’s my job, but I also hold incredible space for my clients and work my ass off to help them achieve the success they’re after. But I'm also here for the non-preneur woman, too. My background in counseling gives me a unique perspective on what it means to show up, serve, & create connection for those who feel like they've never belonged before.
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Have you ever felt like the success you're chasing is someone else's goal? Have you experienced mom guilt as a result of showing up more consistently in your business than at home? Or, have you ever been ashamed of the fiercely audacious woman you are and felt like you had to dim yourself down for the comfort of others? This is the Releasing The Wounds Of Success Series, Episode 5. ✨ Today's guest has felt all of the before. She's been in the pursuit of success, achieved it, and is now finding sweet sustainability — meet Jenn Pike. 🫶🏻
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Jenn is a medical exercise specialist and functional diagnostic nutritionist specializing in women's health and hormones, but she's also a best-selling author of three separate books: Simplicity Project, Simplicity Kitchen, and Simplicity Body.
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WEBSITETHE JUICY HIGHLIGHTS:
🖤 Being a woman thought leader in a male-dominated space
🖤 Experiencing mom guilt as a CEO
🖤 Financial success & a healing money mindset
THE EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
[4:00] Registering Jenn's first business at 17
[6:56] The stress of trying to compartmentalize your different roles
[9:02] "We can't model what we can't see"
[11:05] Masculine dominated business industry
[13:44] Half-assing everything in life 🍑
[17:46] Finding what your capacity is
[20:13] Fear, shame, and panic setting in when hitting a million
[29:13] New era of building sustainability
[32:00] Dealing with mom guilt
[34:01] Childhood money mindset as an adult
[36:08] Embracing power & audacityGET YOUR BACKSTAGE PASS
REDEFINE MASTERMIND IS OPEN
Eeeek!! I can't even contain my excitement. REDEFINE applications are OPEN and while we don't start until February 2024, I'll be going through applications as soon as December 1, 2023. There are only eight spots so I can pour as much of myself into you as possible & keep this container super intimate and potent. This is a four-month experience where we're not just chasing quick wins — we're here for the long term.MORE ABOUT ASH
I am the definition of duality — I swear like a sailor and break rules like it’s my job, but I also hold incredible space for my clients and work my ass off to help them achieve the success they’re after. But I'm also here for the non-preneur woman, too. My background in counseling gives me a unique perspective on what it means to show up, serve, & create connection for those who feel like they've never belonged before.
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Entrepreneurship can be a wildly emotional & lonely rollercoaster. If you've ever experienced losing a friendship or relationship from running your own business, this conversation is going to light you up. This is something that isn't talked about enough by CEOs, IMHO, but as humans who crave connection… it's so important. This is the Releasing The Wounds Of Success Series, Episode 4. ✨
THE JUICY HIGHLIGHTS:
🖤 Friends feeling lost while you have clarity
🖤 Meeting your true self through success
🖤 Deeply impactful online friendships
THE EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
[4:41] Special guest, Kaili, discusses her wounds surrounding friendship
[7:10] Dealing with a “lost” friend while you have clarity & direction
[15:20] Avoiding rejection & the deep, human need for belonging
[16:26] Friends that can't relate to you...
[18:23] My recent friendship breakup
[22:22] Excuses friends give about not reaching out to connect
[23:14] Backhanded compliments
[23:48] Genuinely loving & identifying with the work you do
[28:59] When someone new asks what you do for a living 🙈😅
[34:55] The more successful you are, the more you meet yourself
[37:20] Painting the picture of monetary success
[41:43] The good that comes from online friendshipsGET YOUR BACKSTAGE PASS
This series is equipped with an additional email that goes along with each podcast episode that gets a little bit deeper with additional therapeutic action steps so you can release your wounds, too.REDEFINE MASTERMIND WAITLIST
The Hybrid-Mastermind Experience where tailored business strategies get a therapeutic edge — pairing emotional wellness with a customized approach that meets you where you’re at and takes you where you’re going. Applications are open now to WAITLIST members only. It’s not too late to jump on the waitlist for yourself... JOIN NOW. 😘MORE ABOUT ASH
I am the definition of duality — I swear like a sailor and break rules like it’s my job, but I also hold incredible space for my clients and work my ass off to help them achieve the success they’re after. But I'm also here for the non-preneur woman, too. My background in counseling gives me a unique perspective on what it means to show up, serve, & create connection for those who feel like they've never belonged before.
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