Welcome to Season 5, Episode 39! In this episode, we sit down with Ashley Du, founder and CEO of Meaningful Beginnings Childcare. From launching a modest home-based daycare during her pregnancy to growing multiple licensed "home-like" childcare centers in San Francisco, Ashley's journey is fueled by empathy and purpose. With demand for quality childcare far outpacing supply—especially for infants in San Francisco—her model is meeting a critical need.

In our conversation, Ashley opens up about her upbringing as a first-generation Asian American, how she educated herself in child development, and the systems she built to scale with care. Ashley shares insights on navigating business growth without losing heart, and how she's redefining what childcare can look like.

To learn more about Ashley's work you can visit the Meaningful Beginnings Website, meaningfulbeginnings.org, or follow them on Instagram, @meaningfulbeginnings.

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