In this episode, Ashley pulls back the curtain and shares her journey from a nervous first-time podcaster to a thriving digital business owner. If you’ve ever felt held back by fear, imposter syndrome, or the pressure to be perfect—this one’s for you.

Ashley dives into the power of showing up authentically, embracing imperfection, and taking action—even when it’s scary. She reflects on launching her very first podcast (that she didn’t want anyone to hear), the surprising results from her first guest episode that brought in $42K in annual revenue, and how staying consistent online completely transformed her business and community.

This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, creators, and business owners ready to build trust, grow their audience, and step confidently into their story.

🎯 You’ll learn:

• Why authenticity is your biggest business advantage

• How to overcome fear and start before you’re ready

• What consistent content can do for your growth

• The 3 key things you must focus on in the digital space

👉 If you’ve ever wondered if people really want to hear your story—the answer is YES. And this episode will help you believe it.

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Pod Shark Media: Experts in Social Media, Podcast Production, and Brand Content Creation

At Pod Shark Media, we help businesses stand out and grow with tailored solutions, including:

• Social Media Management: Boost your online presence with engaging strategies and consistent, on-brand content.
• Podcast Production: End-to-end podcast services to help you launch, produce, and grow a professional podcast that connects with your audience.
• Brand Photo & Video Content: High-quality visuals and storytelling to elevate your brand and captivate your audience.

With expertise in content creation and audience engagement, we make it simple to grow your brand across platforms.

📩 Let’s take your business to the next level! Visit PodSharkMedia.com to get started.

Is your business ready to tap into the power of long-form content? In this episode of All About That Action, Ashley Whaley dives deep into why long-form content—like podcasts, YouTube videos, webinars, and blogs—is exploding in popularity and how it can drive major results for your brand.

You’ll learn:

• What qualifies as long-form content (and why it matters)

• The real ROI of creating longer pieces of content

• How to repurpose one podcast episode into 100+ pieces of content

• The biggest benefits (and challenges) of integrating long-form content into your strategy

• How to create systems and processes that make content creation easier and more efficient

Whether you’re a business owner looking to increase visibility, save time, or build deeper connections with your audience—this episode gives you the roadmap.

Don’t just consume—create. Long-form is the future. Let’s get you ready.

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Pod Shark Media: Experts in Social Media, Podcast Production, and Brand Content Creation

At Pod Shark Media, we help businesses stand out and grow with tailored solutions, including:

• Social Media Management: Boost your online presence with engaging strategies and consistent, on-brand content.
• Podcast Production: End-to-end podcast services to help you launch, produce, and grow a professional podcast that connects with your audience.
• Brand Photo & Video Content: High-quality visuals and storytelling to elevate your brand and captivate your audience.

With expertise in content creation and audience engagement, we make it simple to grow your brand across platforms.

📩 Let’s take your business to the next level! Visit PodSharkMedia.com to get started.

You’ve heard it before: “You need balance to avoid burnout.”

But what if that’s not true? In this episode, Avery challenges the popular narrative around mental health and entrepreneurship and offers a bold, no-fluff perspective on what it really takes to thrive.

Learn how to replace balance with clarity, build discipline over comfort, and align your business with the season you’re in. No coddling — just raw insight for high-performing builders.

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Pod Shark Media: Experts in Social Media, Podcast Production, and Brand Content Creation

At Pod Shark Media, we help businesses stand out and grow with tailored solutions, including:

• Social Media Management: Boost your online presence with engaging strategies and consistent, on-brand content.
• Podcast Production: End-to-end podcast services to help you launch, produce, and grow a professional podcast that connects with your audience.
• Brand Photo & Video Content: High-quality visuals and storytelling to elevate your brand and captivate your audience.

With expertise in content creation and audience engagement, we make it simple to grow your brand across platforms.

📩 Let’s take your business to the next level! Visit PodSharkMedia.com to get started.

Tired of awkward networking events and surface-level DMs?

In this episode, we’re breaking down exactly how to build real relationships online in 2025 — no sleazy pitches, no fake connections. Learn how to leverage Instagram, LinkedIn, private communities, and podcasts to expand your influence and attract opportunities.

Whether you're growing your business or building your personal brand, this is your blueprint for intentional, high-impact digital networking.

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Pod Shark Media: Experts in Social Media, Podcast Production, and Brand Content Creation

At Pod Shark Media, we help businesses stand out and grow with tailored solutions, including:

• Social Media Management: Boost your online presence with engaging strategies and consistent, on-brand content.
• Podcast Production: End-to-end podcast services to help you launch, produce, and grow a professional podcast that connects with your audience.
• Brand Photo & Video Content: High-quality visuals and storytelling to elevate your brand and captivate your audience.

With expertise in content creation and audience engagement, we make it simple to grow your brand across platforms.

📩 Let’s take your business to the next level! Visit PodSharkMedia.com to get started.

Are you wondering if it’s the right time to invest in brand photos and brand videos? In this episode of All About That Action, host Avery Whaley breaks down when small businesses should prioritize a professional content shoot and how to use visuals to connect with your ideal clients. Avery explains the difference between brand photos vs. headshots, why knowing your business’s story is crucial before booking a shoot, and how behind-the-scenes content can help grow trust with your audience.

Whether you’re updating your website, refreshing your social media feed, or showing off your process, this episode provides actionable tips for using branded content to boost your business. Plus, learn how to ensure your brand visuals evolve with your message and audience. If you’re ready to invest in content that truly moves the needle, this episode is for you!

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Pod Shark Media: Experts in Social Media, Podcast Production, and Brand Content Creation

At Pod Shark Media, we help businesses stand out and grow with tailored solutions, including:

• Social Media Management: Boost your online presence with engaging strategies and consistent, on-brand content.
• Podcast Production: End-to-end podcast services to help you launch, produce, and grow a professional podcast that connects with your audience.
• Brand Photo & Video Content: High-quality visuals and storytelling to elevate your brand and captivate your audience.

With expertise in content creation and audience engagement, we make it simple to grow your brand across platforms.

📩 Let’s take your business to the next level! Visit PodSharkMedia.com to get started.

What happens when two entrepreneurial women follow their instincts, lean into connection, and say yes to building something bigger than themselves? You get We Elevate PNW—a thriving, joy-filled community that’s redefining what business networking looks like.

In this inspiring episode of All About That Action, host Ashley Whaley sits down with Lacy from Milano & Lace and Carrie from Ink & Mouse to talk about their powerful journey as co-founders of We Elevate. You’ll hear how an unexpected Instagram DM turned into a friendship, how their businesses evolved organically, and how they created a networking group focused more on real connection, friendship, and personal growth—not just business cards and elevator pitches.

✨ In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The origin stories behind Milano & Lace and Ink & Mouse

• How We Elevate was born from a group chat and exploded into a thriving PNW community

• Why faith, friendship, and shared values are the foundation of their success

• How real collaboration (not competition) fuels growth in small business

• Practical ways to take action, build community, and grow your business today

Whether you’re a small business owner, creative entrepreneur, or just someone craving authentic connection—this episode will encourage you to reach out, take action, and find your people.

📍 Are you a woman-owned business in the PNW? Join the We Elevate movement: weelevatepnw.com 📲 Follow the ladies on Instagram: @we.elevate.pnw 🔗 Connect with Ashley: @ashleytwhaley | @podsharkmedia

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Pod Shark Media: Experts in Social Media, Podcast Production, and Brand Content Creation

At Pod Shark Media, we help businesses stand out and grow with tailored solutions, including:

• Social Media Management: Boost your online presence with engaging strategies and consistent, on-brand content.
• Podcast Production: End-to-end podcast services to help you launch, produce, and grow a professional podcast that connects with your audience.
• Brand Photo & Video Content: High-quality visuals and storytelling to elevate your brand and captivate your audience.

With expertise in content creation and audience engagement, we make it simple to grow your brand across platforms.

📩 Let’s take your business to the next level! Visit PodSharkMedia.com to get started.

If you’ve ever felt like consistency is your biggest marketing struggle—you're not alone. In this episode of All About That Action: A Home Service Podcast, host Ashley Whaley gets real about the importance of consistency and accountability in marketing for small business owners.

Inspired by a peaceful morning walk, Ashley dives into why most entrepreneurs know what to do but struggle with doing it consistently. She shares four simple and tactical strategies that you can implement today to build marketing momentum without burning out:

✔️ Define your clear goals and strong “why” ✔️ Choose where and how often to show up online ✔️ Create a realistic daily schedule that keeps you focused ✔️ Share your goals publicly to increase accountability

Ashley also breaks down how successful businesses are keeping it simple with daily social media, weekly emails, monthly mailers, and quarterly events—and how you can do the same, no matter your marketing budget.

If you’re ready to finally get consistent with your content and grow your business online, this episode is for you.

🔗 Connect with Ashley on Instagram: @ashleytwhaley 📣 Need help staying accountable with your marketing? Learn more at @podsharkmedia

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Pod Shark Media: Experts in Social Media, Podcast Production, and Brand Content Creation

At Pod Shark Media, we help businesses stand out and grow with tailored solutions, including:

• Social Media Management: Boost your online presence with engaging strategies and consistent, on-brand content.
• Podcast Production: End-to-end podcast services to help you launch, produce, and grow a professional podcast that connects with your audience.
• Brand Photo & Video Content: High-quality visuals and storytelling to elevate your brand and captivate your audience.

With expertise in content creation and audience engagement, we make it simple to grow your brand across platforms.

📩 Let’s take your business to the next level! Visit PodSharkMedia.com to get started.

🚀 Ever wondered if a 4-day workweek could work for your business?

In this episode of All About That Action, host Ashley Whaley breaks down exactly how you can prioritize efficiency, implement flexible work hours, and build a schedule that gives you more freedom—without sacrificing productivity.

Ashley shares insights inspired by Jenna Kutcher, Amy Porterfield, and BossBabe, as well as her own experience running a business while balancing family life. You'll learn:

✅ How to boost efficiency & productivity with time blocking and batching

✅ Why flexible work hours matter and how to make them work for you

✅ How to improve team collaboration and streamline communication

✅ Adjusting workloads & expectations to make a shorter workweek realistic

✅ How to test a 4-day workweek and measure the results

If you’re craving more time, more freedom, and better balance in your business, this episode will help you make the shift without losing momentum.

🎧 Tune in now and start building a work schedule that works for YOU!

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Pod Shark Media: Experts in Social Media, Podcast Production, and Brand Content Creation

At Pod Shark Media, we help businesses stand out and grow with tailored solutions, including:

• Social Media Management: Boost your online presence with engaging strategies and consistent, on-brand content.
• Podcast Production: End-to-end podcast services to help you launch, produce, and grow a professional podcast that connects with your audience.
• Brand Photo & Video Content: High-quality visuals and storytelling to elevate your brand and captivate your audience.

With expertise in content creation and audience engagement, we make it simple to grow your brand across platforms.

📩 Let’s take your business to the next level! Visit PodSharkMedia.com to get started.

🚀 Want to create social media content that builds trust and attracts the right audience? In this episode of All About That Action, host Ashley Whaley breaks down three powerful ways to establish credibility, connect with your audience, and turn followers into loyal fans.

Social media isn’t just about posting—it’s about showing up authentically, providing value, and engaging intentionally. Learn how to:

✅ Showcase transparency and authenticity to connect with your ideal audience

✅ Provide value through educational content that positions you as the go-to expert

✅ Engage actively and personally to build real relationships and community

If you’re ready to create trust, attract aligned clients, and make social media work for your business, this episode is for you!

🎧 Tune in now and start building a brand that people trust!

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Pod Shark Media: Experts in Social Media, Podcast Production, and Brand Content Creation

At Pod Shark Media, we help businesses stand out and grow with tailored solutions, including:

• Social Media Management: Boost your online presence with engaging strategies and consistent, on-brand content.

• Podcast Production: End-to-end podcast services to help you launch, produce, and grow a professional podcast that connects with your audience.

• Brand Photo & Video Content: High-quality visuals and storytelling to elevate your brand and captivate your audience.

With expertise in content creation and audience engagement, we make it simple to grow your brand across platforms.

📩 Let’s take your business to the next level! Visit PodSharkMedia.com to get started.

Social media isn’t just about posting—it’s about creating real connections that lead to business growth. At Pod Shark Media, we believe that social media should be fun AND effective, and in this episode, I’m breaking down 5 engagement-boosting hacks to help you turn passive followers into an active, loyal community that actually converts.

Here’s what you’ll take away: 🔥 How to spark conversations that keep your audience coming back

🔥 The power of interactive content (and how to use it in your Stories)

🔥 Why rewarding engagement leads to more DMs, comments, and shares

🔥 The secret to timing your posts for maximum visibility

🔥 How showing up as your authentic self builds trust and drives sales

If you’re ready to ditch the crickets and start creating content that attracts, engages, and converts, this episode is for you.

🎧 Tune in now and let’s make social media your business’s biggest growth tool!

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Pod Shark Media: Experts in Social Media, Podcast Production, and Brand Content Creation

At Pod Shark Media, we help businesses stand out and grow with tailored solutions, including:

• Social Media Management: Boost your online presence with engaging strategies and consistent, on-brand content.
• Podcast Production: End-to-end podcast services to help you launch, produce, and grow a professional podcast that connects with your audience.
• Brand Photo & Video Content: High-quality visuals and storytelling to elevate your brand and captivate your audience.

With expertise in content creation and audience engagement, we make it simple to grow your brand across platforms.

📩 Let’s take your business to the next level! Visit PodSharkMedia.com to get started.