In this episode, Ashley discussed the importance of intention and presence in leadership and personal life, sharing personal experiences about managing responsibilities and navigating discomfort while staying true to one's goals. She emphasized the value of serving others through business with genuine care and authentic connection, rather than aggressive promotion, and shared her journey of transforming her leadership style towards a more service-oriented approach. Ashley announced an upcoming two-day in-person event focused on training and building a service-led business, emphasizing the importance of moving forward with confidence and intention in both personal and professional endeavors.

In this episode, Ashley and Brianna shared their experiences and insights about network marketing, discussing the industry's challenges and the need for reform to better support women entrepreneurs. They explored personal and professional growth, including their struggles with self-worth, leadership, and the impact of their business decisions on their well-being and team dynamics. Through their conversation, they emphasized the importance of authenticity, community building, and healing, while acknowledging the potential of the industry to empower women when approached with more servant-hearted and sustainable methods.

In this episode, Ashley explores the importance of personal healing and growth before serving others, emphasizing that great leaders are shaped by difficult experiences and encouraging listeners to embrace their journeys despite challenges. She discusses the process of overcoming internal darkness through self-love and positive affirmations, sharing her personal journey of shifting from negative conditioning to embracing her inherent light and strength. Ashley emphasizes the value of solitude and self-reflection in personal development, sharing techniques for mental protection and encouraging listeners to confront their personal wounds and triggers to effectively serve others.

In this episode, Ashley and Samantha shared their personal journeys with faith and church involvement, discussing how different people approach spirituality and the challenges of maintaining a relationship with God. They explored themes of mental health, healing, and the intersection of faith with practical strategies for personal development, while emphasizing the importance of finding the right community and open-mindedness. The conversation concluded with discussions about taking leaps of faith, the transformative power of surrender, and the courage required to follow God's calling despite uncertainty.

In this episode I cover how leaders can get lost when they turn spirituality and healing into a business. From tiered healing programs that capitalize off ‘Spiritual Bouj’ and plant medicine ceremonies, to always outsourcing healing as something you constantly have to search for. When we get addicted to ‘shadow work’ we forget that we are made of the light and have the ability to heal on our own. I share my experience at events like this, what I learned and how it felt to be vulnerable and then pitched a program when my internal wounds were brought to the surface to bleed out. Healing and spirituality are good, but when it turns into a money making machine we can lose the plot quickly.

In this episode, Ashley and Nick discussed the rebranding of Ashley's podcast and explored themes of faith, surrender, and personal transformation, with Nick sharing his challenging childhood experiences and journey from skepticism to spiritual awakening. They delved into their professional backgrounds, including Nick's experiences in management and entrepreneurship, while discussing the importance of authenticity, self-worth, and personal growth. The conversation concluded with plans for their upcoming event "Armed and Anointed for Impact" in November, where Nick will speak and promote his book, focusing on using business as a tool for spreading light and love in the world.

In this episode, Ashley shares her personal experiences with the transformative "void" phase of self-growth, where individuals must let go of old identities to evolve, and discussed how many people struggle with this transition, particularly when leaving behind familiar social circles. She described a sudden life-changing experience that required her to embrace uncertainty and trust in her inner guidance despite resistance from others and her own fears. Ashley emphasized the importance of faith, inner quietude, and following one's unique path, highlighting that true fulfillment comes from serving a higher purpose rather than seeking universal acceptance.

Welcome back to another Unfiltered Women episode and this week we go DEEP & get dead serious about waking you up in your life. I talk with Jaime Hawryluk (@jaime_yourhormonegirl) who’s a dear friend of mine and a hospice nurse who sits with death every day. She shares how this job has changed her perspective on life & how she uses it to encourage women, as well as the regrets she hears, spiritual encounters she witnesses and advice for you to get to your death bed with no regrets and a life well lived. This is an episode you don’t want to miss, and SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Jaime will also be a speaker at the Unfiltered Women Live Event in Victoria BC at the end of November. (Tickets available via @toughasamother this week) This episode goes deep and if you want help unpacking it and integrating it into your life, make sure you’re subscribed to the Unfiltered Women Community email list at the links in my bio for a resource I’ve created to support you. Ready, set, play.

In this week’s episode I talk about becoming a peace MAKER in your life, instead of being a peace keeper. Have you ever had to change parts about you to belong? Or quiet your voice when you want to speak but fear not being accepted? That’s keeping the peace for the sake of others at a loss to your peace. Maybe it keeps the peace externally but by doing this we create internal chaos for ourselves, build up resentment, and set the standard that what we want and who we really are doesn’t matter. So lean in, press play, and if you haven’t yet, head to my Instagram links (@toughasamother) to signup for the Unfiltered Women Community email list where I’ve linked a resource to help walk you through questions to find where you’re still peace keeping in your life. Time to fuck it up.

I know how to trust a sign, and when my last ‘re-entry’ episode cut the sound off at the 11 minute mark, I knew there was a reason. The reason was realizing that this podcast is no longer a place where I can allow myself to be completely unfiltered, the growth journey I just went through ripped away any shreds of filter I still had, and now this needed to become about YOU. About creating a community where I can truly help women step into their power after walking the path myself. It’s time to shed the filters and the masks we’ve put on as we’ve walked through life and become UNFILTERED WOMEN. So welcome back, I’m so excited to go on this journey with you. It’s time to get to work, press play.

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