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| Prompts To Take Values-Aligned Action (For Overthinkers & Verbal Processors) | 07 Oct 2025 | 00:16:09 | |
In this interactive episode for overthinkers and verbal processors, I’m inviting you to think your ideas out loud (or at LEAST on paper) so that you can take action. Because caring, thinking, and feeling deeply is only detrimental when it prevents us from taking action. When we conflate the thinking and the researching and the planning with the actual doing. The best idea that’s never tested or shared doesn’t make an impact. It doesn’t change anyone’s life, including your own. And it doesn’t create a lasting legacy. So, let’s do something about that overthinking loop, together. Go on a walk, pull out your voice memos, open a journal, or grab a group you trust to reflect, then act in alignment with your values. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode100
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| Reclaiming Perfectionism (Not Recovering From It) | 30 Sep 2025 | 00:25:44 | |
We can lean into and celebrate our perfectionism wherever and however it brings us joy. Forget about recovering from something that inherently drives us. Instead, we can reclaim the fact that we love closing the gap between reality and the ideal. I unpack a potentially life-changing book about perfectionism, synthesizing big-picture themes and, of course, drawing parallels to values-aligned business and decision-making. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode99
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| Audience-Centric Design That Goes Beyond A Basic Logo with Calvina Nguyen | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:59:05 | |
I’m so excited to chat with Calvina Nguyen—Founder, CEO, and Creative Director of Your Brand Spark. She approaches design with a highly adaptive, audience-centric, values-forward take. And she ditches the traditional design agency process along the way. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode98
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| Flexible Consistency to Evolve Your Brand Without Losing Your Voice | 02 Sep 2025 | 00:16:49 | |
Brands, founders, and audiences aren’t static—they grow and change. In this episode, we explore the sweet spot between staying consistent and being flexible. We get into the nitty gritty of how values and audience alignment can guide your decision-making and keep you consistent, no matter the context. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode97
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| Rewriting the Rules with Heather Vickery | 19 Aug 2025 | 01:01:52 | |
I’m so excited to chat with Heather Vickery, Transformation Coach and Community Builder of Vickery and Co. Heather is such a fun blend of being science-and-certification-backed, but intuition-driven. This shines through in both the vulnerable stories she shares and in her coaching practice. She leads by example by fully embracing herself and her capacity for bravery and joy, which gives her community (and now you!) permission to do the same. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode96
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| First Impressions “About You Audit” Feedback with Angelica Evilsizor | 05 Aug 2025 | 00:27:35 | |
In this special semi-solo episode, I’m live auditing the Instagram profile of Angelica Evilsizor. Giving first impressions feedback is one of my favorite things to do because it’s how most people experience your profile, website, and brand. The tweaks I suggest and ideas I leave for you to consider can go a long way in connecting with the perfect-fit people you want to be in relationship with. I do live audits like this quarterly-ish via public About You Audits and anytime via Private About You Audits. Both are linked below! And bonus: come back for episode 101 when I do a full interview with Angelica! For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode95
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| Balancing Jargon & Voice To Be Anything But Generic | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:11:27 | |
Jargon can cause us to use blanket words for general problems and bland solutions. Not what we want to be known for, right? The point is to find what you WOULD say to feel and sound like yourself while resonating with your perfect-fit people. Your voice is what keeps that you-ness feeling consistent across contexts. So when it comes to your brand messaging strategy, think about all the ways you can jump off the page. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode94
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| Blending Simplicity, Style, and Systems with Jia Zheng | 15 Jul 2025 | 01:07:47 | |
I’m so excited to chat with Jia Zheng of Simply Jia. She’s a self-proclaimed “Swiss army knife that brings your creative visions to life” and we unpack how that title spans across both the personal style and operations consulting branches of her business. While she promotes more of her personal styling online, and more of her operations coaching in-person, we both love that she chooses NOT to choose—at least not for now. She can be her multi-faceted self and bring all parts of her to the conversation while reading the room to know which parts to reveal first and in what ways. And my brain is constantly drawing parallels and connecting dots, so it was really fun to have this conversation because we do very different work, but in similar ways—with values-alignment, empathy, etc. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode93
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| Reckoning With My Why (+ 14 Prompts To Connect You With Yours) | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:40:46 | |
We’re getting a little existential here. I’m unpacking the relationship (and struggle) I’ve been having with “my why,” including some insecurities and opportunities in my business. I’m unpacking the work I do now and the ways my business could evolve in the future based on what might feel GOOD. I also give 14 prompts for you to reflect on throughout the episode (recapped at the end!), along with context from my own experiences and thoughts recently. All so that you feel a little less alone as you navigate these same questions. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode92
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| Unapologetically You In Business And On Social Media with Devin Brinkley | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:58:17 | |
I’m so excited to chat with Devin Brinkley, the Social Media Strategist behind Creative Gravity. We talk about all the ways showing up unapologetically and fully as yourself are essential to not only attracting your perfect-fit clients, but also to building a business that fulfills (rather than drains) you. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode91
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| Using AI in Human-First Business — Reflections, Crowdsourced Use Cases, Research | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:41:58 | |
There’s a lot of talk around the world (and amongst people in my orbit) about AI. And regardless of if, how, when, and where you use AI, I always recommend leaning into that human element you bring to your messaging, marketing, and decision-making. Especially if your vision is to have a human-first, values-led business. My reflections, these crowdsourced use cases, and some bonus research give you lots of food for thought as you leverage (or avoid) AI in your life and business. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode90
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| Excavating Your Brilliance to Share Your Multidimensional Self with Michele Parad | 20 May 2025 | 01:03:07 | |
I’m so excited to chat with Michele Parad, Intuitive Guide, Business Mentor and Founder of the Multidimensional Leaders. I really appreciate that Michele doesn’t believe in prescriptive ways of creating offers, introducing or positioning herself, building a business, or living life. She draws on her intuition to draw her client’s brilliance out of them. And we unpack ways you can step into your own brilliance in this episode. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode89
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| Tools For High Achievers To Show Up On Their Own Terms | 06 May 2025 | 00:22:45 | |
Whether or not you identify as a “high achiever,” you likely are one. The women I work with are smart, ambitious, experienced, and definitely high-achieving. The women who listen to this podcast are all those things too. And so often they—you, we—struggle to talk about ourselves. And how special our point of view is. And how all our interests and passions converge into one coherent online presence or personal brand or business idea. That’s what I work with my clients on. And that’s what we work through. Both because I think there’s inherent value in being in tune with your vision and values and unique voice. But also because those things all add up to your ability to connect with real humans and make a real impact through the money you earn, the ideas you share, and the movements you’re part of. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode88
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| 5 Signs It’s Time For A Rebrand | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:19:23 | |
Today’s we’re talking about the golden question: how do I know if I need a rebrand? The quick answer: when it just doesn’t feel, sound, look like you anymore. The full answer…obviously more nuanced. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode87
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| Publishing Your Book and Staying True To Yourself Along The Way with Marti Statler | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:58:14 | |
I’m so excited to chat with Marti Statler, the Founder of Rebel Queen and a self-proclaimed Publisher, Podcaster, Speaker, Author. This was an energy-filled conversation about sharing your thoughts, building your brand, publishing your book, and staying true to yourself along the way. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode86
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| Sharing Small Progress In Public (And Giving Others Permission To Do The Same) | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:16:08 | |
Let’s talk about the power of small progress—not because you should play small, but because you’re probably doing more and making bigger progress than you think. Progress builds to momentum, even when it doesn’t feel linear. But no matter the path, the goal is always to take confident, meaningful action. BONUS: Be sure to join my free About You Audit on April 3 (linked below)—your chance to get real-time feedback on your intros and About Pages so you can show up with more confidence. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode85
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| From Stodgy Networking To Collaborative Community-Building with Sara Alepin | 18 Mar 2025 | 01:07:28 | |
I’m so excited to chat with Sara Alepin, CEO and Founder of District Bliss. Her energy is absolutely contagious and she is constantly finding ways to spread positivity and generosity. She’s also super business savvy after 20 years of entrepreneurship, and really self-aware. This combo makes our conversation about messaging, branding, and collaboration both tactical and insightful. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode84
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| Letting Go Of The “Sheer Determination” Mindset — How and What I Outsource | 04 Mar 2025 | 00:24:22 | |
Let’s unpack how and what I outsource with the goal of taking and encouraging confident, meaningful action that compounds over time and in alignment with my (and your) values. Because I’ve always been a go-getter. A self-starter. A perfectionist. You likely are too. That’s a big reason why we’re able to get a successful business off the ground. And doing all the things means that I understand everything my business needs. But the more momentum I got (and the more kids I birthed, then needed to care for), the less time I had. And the less motivation I felt to just grit my teeth and keep going. Over the years, I’d learned (and continued to re-learn) to let go of the “sheer determination” mindset and replace it with intentional and strategic outsourcing. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode83
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| Behind The Scenes Of A Quick Win Consulting Call—Elevator Pitch Edition | 18 Feb 2025 | 00:25:34 | |
I’m giving you a peek behind the scenes at my most popular offer since I started them in 2021—Quick Win Consulting Calls—by unpacking a recent co-creation session I had with a mutli-passionate deep thinker who was really struggling to capture the essence of his work in a succinct elevator pitch that actually sounded like him. And connected with his perfect-fit people. And rolled off the tongue in an organic way. I unpack some of his concerns and hangups, as well as the advice I gave, so that hopefully you can apply these insights to take your own confident, meaningful action. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode82
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| Maybe Do Sweat The Small Stuff — Little Details That Make A Big Difference | 04 Feb 2025 | 00:08:49 | |
You know that adage (and book and whole philosophy), “Don’t sweat the small stuff?” I get it, but I’m here to say sometimes it’s the small stuff that actually matters the most. Maybe don’t sweat the small stuff, but do think about it. Without overthinking it. Make every word you say, connection you meet, character you post count. Because every little thoughtful detail adds up to a complete brand experience. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode81
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| Human-First Sales: Connecting with Clients Through Values | 21 Jan 2025 | 00:24:35 | |
"Sales” feels icky or scary or just plain hard for so many of us. (Especially us introverts, multi-passionates, and deep thinkers.) But by leaning into our values, we’re able to connect with the real people who need and want exactly what we have to offer, all while making our business sustainable and impactful. Together, we’ll unpack some unconventional and flexible ways to think of “sales." These ideas are all about aligning your values with your audience. Because when it comes down to it, you’re not serving anyone (including yourself) if you're not "making the sale." For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode80
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| Permission To Plan Differently (A Year End Review and Then Some) | 07 Jan 2025 | 00:30:20 | |
It’s the top of another year and we’re “supposed” to review, reflect, plan. But let’s unpack that idea a bit because showing up and sitting down in front of a computer and magically producing a thriving business or year-long plan doesn’t work for most of us. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode79
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| Pricing Panel with Frenchie Ferenczi, Melissa Mittelstaedt, & Bri Seeley | 17 Dec 2024 | 01:01:25 | |
I’m so excited to chat with a panel of pricing and money experts—Frenchie Ferenczi, Melissa Mittelstaedt, and Bri Seeley—who bring a wide array of experiences and perspectives, but also lots of shared opinions and values. Because if you’re anything like me, pricing is one of the HARDEST things about creating an offer and running a business. We sort of want someone to just tell us what to do, but we also want to feel perfectly aligned with the price we choose. While there’s no magic solution or calculator, these women’s insights will give you guidance and solidarity as your prices continue to evolve. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode78
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| Reflecting On A “Successful Launch” | 03 Dec 2024 | 00:14:01 | |
After nearly 6 years of being launch-averse, I finally have some insights into what made my recent Peer Pods (values-aligned feedback group) “launch” a success—one that finally made selling feel easy. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode77
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| Using Email Marketing To Connect with Amy Kuphal | 19 Nov 2024 | 00:49:47 | |
I’m so excited to chat with Email Marketing Coach, Amy Kuphal of The Inbox Entrepreneur. She shared lots of email marketing tips as a (and for) non-writer/s, so if you’re new (or resistant) to email marketing, this episode may finally make it feel accessible and important and less scary. But even if you’ve been growing your list and emailing regularly, you’ll get lots of nuggets from our conversation about how to connect on a deeply human level. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode76
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| Unpacking My Tech Stack (Tools for a Values-Driven Business) | 05 Nov 2024 | 00:19:50 | |
Here’s a peek into my tech stack from (and potentially for) a non-techie business owner. I cover what I use each service and platform for, some pros and cons of the user experience, and how it all ties back to values-aligned business. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode75
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| BONUS: Baking Your Brand Cake with Robyn LeRoy-Evans | 29 Oct 2024 | 00:33:42 | |
In this re-purposed IG Live with an extended up-to-date intro, Copywriter Robyn LeRoy-Evans and I are talking about building a brand like baking a cake. Yes, as in the cake you eat. I mix analogies a bit, but at the heart of it all, we’re chatting about personality-packed copy, values-aligned messaging, and purposeful business. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode74
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| Knowing Your Numbers with Kimberly Tara | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:47:29 | |
I’m so excited to chat with CPA, Certified Tax Coach, and Tax Strategist Kimberly Tara of The Tara CPA Firm. Tara is a mama of 4 who totally makes it work, especially because she chose to partner with and serve other high-performing CEO mamas who get it. She’s high energy, a fellow podcast host, and someone who truly loves her craft—as in, she gets lit up by taxes and finances and knowing your numbers—all the things most of us do as a last ditch effort or avoid altogether. Even if you’re not a numbers person, you’ll get a lot out of her take on fear and mindset and hiring and creating a vision that evolves over time. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode73
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| Harnessing The Power of Positive Peer Pressure | 01 Oct 2024 | 00:21:17 | |
Even as someone who *hated* group work growing up, I’ve come to not only appreciate, but actively seek out and create collaboration and positive peer pressure. Because leaning on a supportive and dynamic peer group makes everything easier. And because we’d all be lying if we said that doing it (life, business, marketing) is easy on our own.
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| Having The Audacity To Believe In Ourselves with Taryn Jerez | 17 Sep 2024 | 00:44:48 | |
I’m so excited to chat with Creative Business Coach & Speaker Taryn Jerez of Go For It, Creative. We talk a lot about getting out of our own way—with mindset, avoiding research rabbit holes, un-programming old conditioning, seeking purpose over perfection. Big stuff, but accomplishing it all by simply taking the little steps that add up over time. She gives some really great examples about pivoting and seeing in order to believe—whether it’s reflecting on your past self and all the hard things you’ve made happen, or by surrounding yourself with others who make you feel inspired and motived and accountable. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode71
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| Answering Your Burning Marketing Questions | 03 Sep 2024 | 00:27:28 | |
This is a really special and experimental episode because it’s Q&A style! I’ve been saving up real questions I’ve received from clients and other conversations so that I can answer them here! It covers all things intentional, conscious, values-aligned marketing, messaging, and visibility. (This type of back and forth is what you might expect from a Quick Win Consulting Call or Messaging Momentum retainer with me, so check out both below.) For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode70
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| Caring For Yourself For A Pleasure-Driven Life with Barella Roberson | 20 Aug 2024 | 00:47:02 | |
I’m so excited to chat with Barella Roberson, Chief Alchemist and CEO of BLK Alchemy. Barella’s vibrant personality, her focus on being in conversation with customers, and her unique niche at the intersection of clean beauty, melanated skincare, sensual wellness make for a super interesting episode. And even though what she’s selling and the conversations she’s facilitating are still taboo in so many ways, her experiences as an entrepreneur and marketer will translate no matter your industry. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode69
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| Crafting An Impactful Brand Messaging Strategy | 06 Aug 2024 | 00:23:00 | |
It’s a dedicated brand messaging strategy episode! I’ve found brand messaging, or really any skill and speciality, to be a bit of magic and a bit of science. Today I’m going to try to bottle up a mixture of both so that you can attempt my framework on your own, bring it to someone or a group you trust, or, of course, get started with me on your own values-aligned brand messaging strategy. Get clear on what you want to stand for so that you can stand out. And start sharing messages that matter to you. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode68
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| BONUS: Pinning Your Way To Impact & Purpose with Isabel Talens | 30 Jul 2024 | 00:43:44 | |
I’m so excited to chat with Content Strategist and Pinterest Expert Isabel Talens in this bonus episode. Pinterest is the great unknown for most of us, especially in a business context, so this is some much-needed context and inspiration to actually leverage Pinterest to attract leads or sell digital products with long-term visibility on the platform. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode67
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| Marketing Yourself As A Marketer with Cyndi Zaweski | 16 Jul 2024 | 00:52:18 | |
I’m so excited to chat with Content Strategist & Writer Cyndi Zaweski of Ascent StoryCraft. Sometimes when we get connected with new clients, it’s the perfect fit, like with Cyndi. She and I have done a full brand messaging strategy together, Quick Win Consulting Calls, and we’ve chatted behind the scenes. It’s been such a cool co-creation and friendship over the years. And that’s what we’re unpacking in this episode. Cyndi is savvy and smart, and super proud of the brand she’s built, in part in collaboration with me, as her vision and services and offerings have evolved and expanded. She’s all about self-expression and self discovery as you grow as a human and a brand. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode66
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| Leaning Into Your Values For Unconventional Impact | 02 Jul 2024 | 00:19:36 | |
Practice makes progress, so take the time to reflect on how your values-aligned decisions, actions, projects, and communities make a powerful mark on your business and your potential for impact. Lean into your values in order to leverage your business as a vehicle for (potentially unconventional) good. Because earning a living is essential, but doing work that connects you to the causes and people you care about is even better. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode65
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| Collaborating Toward Growth & Freedom with Rosa Sarmento | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:46:10 | |
I’m so excited to chat with Podcast Manager & Founder Rosa Sarmento of Ideablossoms. She and I are big fans of collaborating, both with each other and with others. And she takes it to a whole other level by working with a team and building out a full agency. This episode gives you a glimpse into Rosa’s brain (like all our interview episodes do!), but it also shows a behind-the-scenes look at how she’s scaled and shifted her business through thoughtful, values-aligned collaboration. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode64
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| Introducing Yourself With Confidence | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:20:55 | |
Today we’re exploring (and finding solutions to) the question: Why is it so hard to talk about ourselves and our work? We’re unpacking how to talk to real people about what you do and why it matters. On a client call, at a dinner party, at a networking event, we find ourselves feeling flustered and ramble-y when inevitably asked the question: So, what do you do? Enter: the elevator pitch. This little blurb captures your big ideas with just a few words. It gives you the clarity to make a memorable first impression, no matter the context. So that you have the confidence to introduce yourself and and your brand in order to get the values-aligned visibility you want—aka become known and “put yourself out there” on your own terms and connect on a human-to-human level. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode63
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| Getting Personal About Health, Femcare, and Business with Lauren Lee Crane | 21 May 2024 | 00:59:07 | |
I’m so excited to chat with this week’s guest Lauren Lee Crane, CEO and Co-Founder of Semaine Health. She is such a quiet force who’s deeply passionate about her work and her mission to change the femcare industry, not only through her products, but also with the conversations she’s fostering around women’s experiences. We get personal and talk about taboo topics surrounding around our health and bodies. She shares how she started a business in the pandemic as an introvert, creative, and complete entrepreneurial newbie, found her role in the CPG and femcare spaces, and became a CEO that looks and acts differently than whatever stereotypes come to mind. Whether you’re a solopreneur service provider or aiming to scale your product-based business to multi-million dollars in revenue like Lauren has, her story absolutely translates to whatever your business vision is. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode62
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| Committing To Consistency Amidst Constant Change | 07 May 2024 | 00:11:44 | |
Like everyone else, my business contracts and expands with my capacity, which is such a gift, but also a huge source of stress and guilt. Especially when it comes to being consistent. Because of course, the market will change. Your passions and skills will change. Your capacity and season of life will change. And if the only constant is change, then what’s the point of consistency? That’s what we’re unpacking in today’s episode! (Plus, a big personal announcement tucked in there!) For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode61
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| Owning What You Choose To Do with Bola Sokunbi | 23 Apr 2024 | 00:48:50 | |
I’m so excited to chat with Bola Sokunbi, 4-time bestselling author and Founder & CEO of Clever Girl Finance. Bola is a personal finance educator and speaker, a comp sci and tech employee turned media mogul, and a wife and mama of twins, which actually shines through pretty prominently in our interview. I really appreciate her examples from both everyday life and from her massively successful entrepreneurial journey in relation to her values, her quest to leave a legacy of impact, and her personal development along the way. Ultimately, she encourages us to own what we choose to do and back ourselves up with knowledge as we grow. She advocates for using listening skills as a tool to get insight from data, our team, supporters, and especially the people we serve. And to care ourselves, even when we have tons of passions or responsibilities vying for our time and attention. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode60
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| Living Out Your Brand Values | 09 Apr 2024 | 00:21:15 | |
Today, we’re focusing on one of the central themes of my business, this podcast, and my approach to messaging and marketing: values. Your values are your HOW, our operating system. Follow along with examples from my 3-part framework of Establishing, Defining, and Applying your brand values so you can stand up for what you believe in and stand out in all the best ways. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode59
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| Betting On Yourself with Jordan Gill | 26 Mar 2024 | 00:58:35 | |
I’m so excited to chat with Jordan Gill, Founder of Systems Saved Me®. She’s someone who really knows how to leverage her strengths, then build teams and systems around any gaps. She’s a community builder, a thought leader, a Reels Queen, a systems pro, and ultimately a savvy business owner who pivots over and over again by measuring what’s working and seeing where the opportunities lie. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode58
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| Cracking The About Page Code | 12 Mar 2024 | 00:22:20 | |
As a founder or a brand, your mission and methodology—and especially your story—are the factors that jump off the page. Whether you’re writing your first About page or improving an existing one, make your About page stand out by injecting your vision and your values into your copy. So that you can tell your story, connect with prospects, and convert visitors into customers, all via your About page! For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode57
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| Daring To Do Things Differently with Mai-Kee Tsang | 27 Feb 2024 | 00:57:46 | |
I’m so excited to chat with Mai-kee Tsang, Sustainable Visibility® Mentor & Podcast Guesting Strategist. She’s an expert on pitching in a really human-first, true-to-you way and truly believes advocating for and personally modeling sustainable visibility practices that align with her values. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode56
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| Reimagining The Podcast | 13 Feb 2024 | 00:15:01 | |
This is a super special episode because it’s our 1 year podcasting anniversary! And at this 1-year milestone, I’m reimagining the podcast and reallocating resources across my business. Something we all need to reflect on, whether we host a podcast, run a community, offer a line of products or services, or anything in between. So in this episode, I’m sharing some changes that are coming down the pike and the reasons why. (Spoiler alert: 2 big reasons are audience feedback and alignment with my values. No surprise there.) And I’ll be using my podcast and business as an example, but I invite you to translate these ideas of evaluating your goals, your potential for impact, and especially your time, money, and energy bandwidth to whatever it is you’re excited about and actively working toward. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode55
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| Staying Rooted in Your Creative Vision with Angela Ellison | 30 Jan 2024 | 00:34:58 | |
I’m so excited to chat with Angela Ellison, the Systems Strategist behind Angela Ellison Creative. She has such a gentle, genuine, super conscious presence and brings her decade of teaching experience to her work now as a Dubsado pro. And she shares how she’s branching out to systems support and thought partnership more broadly. We talk about following your curiosities and passions, grounding and staying rooted in your creative vision, and slowing down while tapping into outside perspective but tuning out the noise. And this is an extra exciting episode because Angela and I launched a collection of customizable email templates. It combines her workflow and customer experience expertise with my messaging magic. Be sure to check out the Standard To Standout Email Template Collection below. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode54
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| Chasing The Joy In Life & Business with Samantha Burmeister | 23 Jan 2024 | 00:25:24 | |
I’m so excited to chat with Copywriter Samantha Burmeister of Nomad Copy Agency. She’s a no-nonsense entrepreneur who understands her personal priorities and builds her business accordingly (not the other way around). She gives us so many important reminders about finding joy and personal worth outside of the important work we do. For the full show notes, visit https://www.ashleesang.com/episode53
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| Honoring Boundaries To Be Fully Present with Nathalie Amlani | 16 Jan 2024 | 00:29:17 | |
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 https://www.ashleesang.com/episode52
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| Expressing All That You Are with Cate Scott Campbell | 09 Jan 2024 | 00:55:01 | |
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
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