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✉️ JOIN THE EMAIL LIST HEREJoin the email list at the footer of the page to get in on the juice of my birthday sale! 🎂 I’ll be completely OOO hiking & camping in the middle of Arizona so you won’t see this marketed anywhere! Besides, the email list gets all the tea anyways.📲 MESSAGE ME "BEYOND PROFIT"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 ASHI 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. LIVE OFFERINGS• 1:1 Mentorship FREE & LOW TICKET OFFERS• The Passive Program Suite CONNECT FURTHER• The Instagram community sees all the real time updates• The website has all the current news
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147. The Perfect Business Plan Doesn’t Exist
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 purposeTHE 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 resultsFREE 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 ASHI 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. LIVE OFFERINGS• 1:1 Mentorship FREE & LOW TICKET OFFERS• The Passive Program Suite CONNECT FURTHER• The Instagram community sees all the real time updates• The website has all the current news
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146. I Am Safe Enough To Go Slow
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 didTHE 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 triggerFREE 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 ASHI 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. LIVE OFFERINGS• 1:1 Mentorship FREE & LOW TICKET OFFERS• The Passive Program Suite CONNECT FURTHER• The Instagram community sees all the real time updates• The website has all the current news
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145. Reparenting My Inner Child & Creating Moments To Heal The Younger Me
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 TOMORROWPsychology-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 ASHI 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. LIVE OFFERINGS• 1:1 Mentorship FREE & LOW TICKET OFFERS• The Passive Program Suite CONNECT FURTHER• The Instagram community sees all the real time updates• The website has all the current news
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144. Backyard Reflections: Somewhere In Washington Becoming Her & Reassessing My Boundaries
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 ASHI 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. LIVE OFFERINGS• 1:1 Mentorship FREE & LOW TICKET OFFERS• The Passive Program Suite CONNECT FURTHER• The Instagram community sees all the real time updates• The website has all the current news
The Shamelessly Ambitious Podcast is hosted by Ash McDonald, a Therapist turned Business & Life Mentor with over a decade of entrepreneurial experience and a heart dedicated to empowering women to live Above The Standard, this podcast is your go-to destination for real, raw, and unfiltered conversations.Join Ash as she shamelessly & fearlessly combines honesty, motherhood, and womanhood to create a space that celebrates the dynamic nature of being a woman in business, but most importantly, a woman experiencing life. From juggling entrepreneurship and homeschooling three children to nurturing her own soul's journey, Ash shares her insights, wisdom, and humor with authenticity and vulnerability.In each episode, Ash invites you to embrace your innate power and potential. Whether you're here to learn practical strategies for building a multi-million dollar business while reclaiming your time and freedom, or seeking connection with like-minded women who refuse to be confined by society's expectations, this is your community.Inside the Shamelessly Ambitious Podcast, we shatter barriers and redefine standards. We believe in the magic of sisterhood, the importance of inner healing, and the liberation that comes from living life on your own terms. This is your permission slip to trust your intuition and live in alignment with your values. It's not just about achieving success; it's about crafting a life that resonates with your soul's purpose and brings you joy every step of the way because you have the power to create your own rhythms of life.If you're ready to break free from the limitations of others' perceptions, release the shame shackles you may have been carrying for too long, and step into a new sense of belonging, let’s freaking go, my friend. Tune in, lean in, and let's rise together. Because here, we don't settle for anything less than Above The Standard.
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