Alignment can feel hard to access when you’re carrying the weight of motherhood, ambition, and the never-ending list of responsibilities. On today’s episode, I chat with intentional living coach Ashley Strong Smith about what aligned living really looks like for high-achieving moms who are juggling so much.

Ashley reminds us that aligned living isn’t found in dramatic life changes, but in the small, meaningful actions we commit to each day. She shares her journey from corporate life to teaching in Tanzania, and how listening to her inner voice became the foundation for the work she now does with women who want to feel more grounded, purposeful, and connected to themselves.

We talk about the tiny rituals that create genuine alignment, the weekly rhythms that protect her energy, and why mothers thrive when they give themselves permission to slow down and hear their own truth. Ashley also shares the inspiration behind her new planner and how it helps women stay rooted in their intentions throughout the year. If you’re craving more clarity, more ease, and a gentler way of moving through motherhood and ambition, this conversation will feel like a breath of fresh air.

🌱In this episode, we discuss:

* Why small intentional actions create the deepest transformation

* How high-achieving moms can reconnect to their inner voice

* Simple daily rituals that bring calm and clarity

* The role of curiosity and self-awareness in aligned living

* Ashley’s weekly rhythm for balancing creativity, motherhood, and rest

* How nature and white space support emotional well-being

* The story behind her intentionality planner and how it supports busy moms

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