Episodes
I’m so excited to chat with Nathalie Amlani, Personal Brand Photographer and Strategist of Pictonat Photography. She’s a proud mama and longtime entrepreneur who invests a lot of time and energy into her mindset and boundaries so she can advocate for her family, herself, and her clients. We cover burnout and mental health and the comparison trap as she shares how she shifted from a corporate project manager job to being her own boss.  For the full show notes, visit...
Published 01/16/24
I’m so excited to chat with Cate Scott Campbell, Founder & Chief Expression Officer  of Ecstatic Voice. Our conversation is full of visual metaphors about life, business, and voicing your values and vision as your truest self. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode51 RESOURCES MENTIONED: Give Podbean* a try for your podcast hosting: https://www.podbean.com/ashleesang Check out Yellow Co’s Guidance Groups*:...
Published 01/09/24
Whether it’s the tiny milestones or the monumental, life-and-business-changing shifts, I hope you make the time to publicly and privately celebrate all the progress you’ve made and all the potential you have to make so much more. You deserve to feel good about yourself, your work, and your impact. And you deserve to talk about all of the above with ease. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode50 RESOURCES MENTIONED: Listen to my conversation with Yellow Co...
Published 01/02/24
I’m so excited to chat with Jenn Rivera, Founder & CEO of Ascender Consulting. She’s a no-nonsense, super relational business owner who’s great at big picture visioning, but is also an awesome ops and systems thinker. Jenn is a big fan of staying in your lane, not only to lean into your strengths, but also to get closer to that ever-elusive work-life balance. And for her, self-awareness is the most important step. For the full show notes, visit...
Published 12/26/23
I’m so excited to chat with Katie McManus, Business Strategist and Money Mindset Coach. She works specifically with ADHD business owners and our conversation is full of energy ideas. Even if you don’t identify as someone with ADHD, you’ll get a lot out of the honest, direct way Katie thinks about business, priorities, and community. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode48 RESOURCES MENTIONED: Listen to Episode 3 - Leaving A Legacy As A First Generation...
Published 12/19/23
I’m excited to chat with Emily McDonald & Ankita Terrell, business coaches and co-founders of My Founder Circle. They are fast-moving, embrace failure, and are actively encouraging women founders to untangle the unhelpful stories we tell ourselves so that we can get out of our own way and make the impact we’re born to make. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode47 RESOURCES MENTIONED: 5 questions to ask yourself for consistent revenue:...
Published 12/12/23
While the world is a noisy place, so is our own brain. That’s why getting outside perspective is so powerful. Whatever trusted person we turn to can reflect back our own ideas, validate our doubts, and push back on elements that could be clearer in our business, our messaging, or our offers. It’s always scary putting yourself out there, being vulnerable. But it does get easier with practice and it is worth it. Because perfectionism doesn’t benefit anyway, but purposeful progress...
Published 12/05/23
I’m so excited to chat with Lauren Tilden, Small Business Marketing Coach of Making Good. You can tell from the interview that she truly believes in the magic of small business, which is so inspiring. She also advocates for small acts adding up and overcoming perfectionism by being willing to do something you’re not good at.  For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode45 RESOURCES MENTIONED: Join me and an intimate group of conscious & caring business owners for...
Published 11/28/23
I’m so excited to chat with Madison Clark, Founder of Grief Cards. She is vulnerable and resilient and laser focused on what she’s building and why. She’s been shaped by so much loss and has carved out an outlet for purpose and connection and education, which I find so admirable. And, she’s a DREAM client who actually and actively leverages the brand messaging guide and values we co-created. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode44 RESOURCES MENTIONED: Check out...
Published 11/21/23
I’m so excited to chat with Erika Rodriguez, Founder & CEO of Nadi Marketing. Beyond being long-time internet friends, we also did a brand messaging project together where we got to co-create the links between all 3 of her brands, which was SO fun.  Erika is a natural connector, she’s super dedicated to her sustainability efforts (both in and through her life and business), and she brings an element of fun to her really steadfast commitments. For the full show notes, visit...
Published 11/14/23
In today’s solo episode, we’re talking all things momentum. Why? Because I’ve found it to be one of the most essential elements in running a business and in staying motivated. And not only is it something I seek (and need) for myself, it’s also a trend I’ve noticed with all my clients.  Wishing you lots of momentum in whatever form you need as you take confident, meaningful action toward your vision. ✨ For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode42   RESOURCES...
Published 11/07/23
I’m so excited to chat with Speaking Coach Jessica Rasdall of Speak To Scale. She’s a self-proclaimed open book who has built her business on the idea of everyone having a story to tell and a message to share.  For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode41 RESOURCES MENTIONED: Listen to our episode together on Jessica’s podcast: https://ashleesang.com/podcast-interview-speak-to-scale Take Jessica’s public speaking quiz: http://www.howtostartspeaking.com Visit...
Published 10/31/23
I’m so excited to chat with Business and Marketing Strategist, Tara Reid of Tara Reid Marketing. This conversation covered everything from burnout and quitting social media to leveraging data and the flexibility to grow and create on your own terms. Tara’s quiet, calm energy is still a force to be reckoned with, which she proves through her long track record as a thriving entrepreneur, podcast host, and community builder. For the full show notes, visit...
Published 10/24/23
I’m so excited to chat with Accessibility Consultant Katie Lewis of Access Reimagined. She has this seemingly winding path of military and music that has led her to the work she does today. We talk about examining and embodying (on our own terms) what it means to run a human-first business. She shares her framework around intention, awareness, and action. And she gives examples of ways she’s dismantling popular opinion for the sake of a more accessible, empathetic, and equitable future. For...
Published 10/17/23
I’m so excited to chat with Serial Side Hustler & Founder of TheSummitHost.com, Sharee Collier. Sharee lived & traveled in an RV for 8 years while building a community of 20K, which she sold earlier this year. She’s full of life and no-nonsense, which is a combo I really appreciate because she has this get things done attitude that’s contagious.  For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode38 RESOURCES MENTIONED: Sign up for Sharee’s newsletter:...
Published 10/10/23
What do you want to be known for? This is the essential question of building a business you’re proud of. One that feels good. One that ultimately does good. And brand messaging answers that question for yourself, your team, your customers, and your partners. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode37 RESOURCES MENTIONED: Listen to Episode 11: Connection is Everything When Building a Thriving Business: https://www.ashleesang.com/episode11 Listen to Episode 7:...
Published 10/03/23
I’m so excited to chat with Email Marketer (and 90s pop culture fan) Liz Wilcox. Liz unapologetically acts in honor of self-love first, giving her less guilt and fuller potential as a high achiever. She’s on a mission to show others what’s possible by leading by examples—mistakes and all. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode36 RESOURCES MENTIONED: Listen to Episode 32 with Devin Lee, who brings enthusiasm and fun to efficiency:...
Published 09/26/23
I’m so excited to chat with Alia Khatib, Business & Marketing Consultant of Alia Khatib Consultancy. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode35 RESOURCES MENTIONED: Watch our IG Live together where Alia interviews me: https://www.instagram.com/p/CV8498EJI5C/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Watch our IG Live together where I interview Alia:...
Published 09/19/23
I’m excited to chat with Podcast Coach and Strategist, Andria Singletary of Mama Turned Mompreneur. This episode is extra special because she’s the launch strategist behind this podcast!  Andria is calming, organized, and deeply empathetic. You’ll get value out of this episode even if you’re not a mama or caregiver, but if you believe in a family-first approach to life and business, this conversation is especially for you! For the full show notes, visit...
Published 09/12/23
In this solo episode, I’m connecting the dots between the seemingly unlikely combo of values-aligned brand messaging and systems—from delivering the strategy to my clients to tips for leveraging your brand messaging guide to ways we can systematize our values.  You can apply these concepts to delivering your own services and creating systems around what you and your clients need. Send me your thoughts about systems in your business via voice memo or DM! For the full show notes, visit...
Published 09/05/23
I’m so excited to chat with Systems Strategist Devin Lee. She brings energy and enthusiasm to everything she does, including making her—and your—business more efficient.  For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode32 RESOURCES MENTIONED: Listen to Episode 4 with Ashley Kang: https://www.ashleesang.com/episode4 Read our email swap: https://ashleesang.com/harnessing-systems-to-champion-equality-in-your-business Sign up for Devin’s Stellar Systems Newsletter:...
Published 08/29/23
I’m so excited to chat with Productivity and Accountability Coach Lisa Zawrotny of Positively Productive Systems. In our conversation, we talk about understanding and owning how you work best in order to lead with your strengths, especially as a multi-passionate person and business owner. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode31 RESOURCES MENTIONED: Listen to our episode on Lisa’s podcast:...
Published 08/22/23
I’m so excited to chat with DEI Consultant, Simone McNish. Her take on joy and courage in business is so refreshing and approachable. I love how our episode wraps with the concept of always benefiting from taking action and that even if you fail along the way, you are not a failure. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode30 RESOURCES MENTIONED: Check out Louise Henry’s courses*: https://ashleesang.krtra.com/t/VFOBcrgWhudT Listen to Episode 26 with Michelle...
Published 08/15/23
I’m excited to chat with Joanna Waterfall, Founder of Yellow Co. Joanna is a creative spirit with a silly side. She has a knack for making people feel welcome and safe and able to show up as their full, vulnerable selves. I think in part because that’s how she shows up. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode29 RESOURCES MENTIONED: Attend the Yellow Conference in October* (& use code ASHLEE for 10% off): ...
Published 08/08/23
In this solo episode, I’m sharing how I’ve approached a recent identity crisis in my business, including some exercises I did—that you can try!—to figure out how my brand, as it stands and my vision for it! For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode28 RESOURCES MENTIONED: Download the Live Out Your Brand Values Self-Reflection Workbook: https://www.ashleesang.com/valuesworkbook Read more about my values and how I define them: https://www.ashleesang.com/about Check...
Published 08/01/23