Ashley Lemieux’s journey is a masterclass in navigating grief as an entrepreneur. She became a mother overnight, only to lose the children she raised in a contested adoption. Years later, she was pregnant and hopeful, but a battle with sepsis led to the devastating loss of her baby boy. After years of running from grief, Ashley finally reached a breaking point. One day, she broke down, threw up her hands, and screamed, “I am here!” That mantra became a powerful reminder to stay mindful. In this episode, Ashley shares how the Clarity Mapping framework helped rebuild her life and teaches us how to shine, even through life’s darkest moments.

In this episode, Hala and Ashley will discuss: 

(00:00) Introduction

(01:11) Unexpected Parenthood and Loss

(05:46) Clarity Mapping: A Guide for Self-Healing

(07:56) Surviving a Health Crisis and Pregnancy Loss

(11:01) The Power of Storytelling in Healing

(16:33) Shutting Down a Successful Business

(22:25) The Fear of Pivoting in Entrepreneurship

(27:09) “I Am Here”: A Mindfulness Mantra

(29:33) How Entrepreneurs Deal with Grief

(36:54) Building a Sustainable Life and Business

(38:57) Reframing Negative Thoughts and Habits

(49:00) Distinguishing Grief from Trauma

(52:08) Overcoming Fear in Entrepreneurship

(56:58) The Five Daily Questions for a Growth Mindset

(1:01:43) Why Mental Health and Inner Peace Matter

Ashley Lemieux is a wellness coach, bestselling author, and founder and CEO of The Shine Project, an online community that provides women with support and motivation. Having overcome profound grief and loss, she developed Clarity Mapping, a tool for finding purpose, making mindset shifts, and gaining clarity. Through her podcast Healing Her, she helps others rebuild their lives after loss.

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