For our 100th episode, Ashley sits down (in person!) with longtime friend and poet Megan (Meg) Leonard to talk about the beginnings of AND/BOTH, the early days of motherhood, and the stubborn, beautiful work of staying true to yourself when life keeps changing. From stroller walks and kindergarten drop-offs to building creative work in the cracks of a very full life, this episode is a love letter to friendship, identity, and choosing what actually works for you.

In the first part of this conversation we cover:

• Finding your people in the lonely early seasons of motherhood
• Building a creative life alongside caregiving and paid work
• The tiny windows of time that move big projects forward
• “Ghost in a meat suit on a space rock” energy—picking what matters
• Why one good friend can be more than enough

Connect with Megan:

• Megan Leonard, poet & writing mentor
• Instagram: @megan_leonardpoetry
• Books: Book of Lullabies (Milk & Cake Press) and Larkspur Queen (Broadstone Books)
• 1:1 Writing Mentorship: DM Meg on Instagram; mention AND/BOTH for her 2025 pricing if you book your intake before Dec 31

Connect with Ashley:

Website: https://www.ashleyblackington.com

Podcast website: https://www.andbothpodcast.com/

Dovetail® App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dovetail-app/id6744341822

Instagram: @mydovetail.app

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyblackington/