We made it to 52! In this special season finale episode, Ashlee is joined by her favorite co-hosts - her kids - for a behind-the-scenes celebration of The Big Ideas Podcast’s first full year.

It’s a heartfelt (and unedited) conversation filled with gratitude, giggles, awkward silences, toddler mic battles, and the kind of unscripted sweetness that reminds us why we show up in the first place.

Together, they look back on:

• Favorite memories from Season 3

• Big takeaways and lessons from a year of podcasting

• What’s coming next in Season 4 (spoiler: it’s goooood!)

This episode is a thank-you letter with voices to you, the listener who has laughed, cried, grown, and dreamed alongside this community.

Whether you’ve listened to one episode or all fifty-two, we hope this finale reminds you: when you say a brave "Yes!" to a big idea, God can do more than you could imagine -- even with toddlers in the background and no perfect plan in sight

Be sure to grab the 6-Step Guide to Chase Down Your Biggest Dreams here. And follow Ashlee @ashleeilg for more hugs & high-fives.

As always, we hope these conversations give you inspiration and encouragement for your next Big Ideas!

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You’ve heard the phrase “don’t mix business with pleasure”, — but what if doing life and work together was God’s idea?

In this heartfelt and honest episode, Ashlee is joined by her husband, Andy, for a behind-the-scenes conversation about navigating marriage, business, parenting, and purpose as a team.

From scheduling date nights and sharing responsibilities to giving grace when life gets messy, they share the real (and sometimes embarrassing) ways they stay aligned in a world that’s always pulling them in a million directions.

Whether you’re already building something with your spouse or wondering if it’s possible, this episode offers practical encouragement, biblical truth, and a lot of hope that working together doesn’t have to tear you apart — it can actually bring you closer.

Be sure to grab the 6-Step Guide to Chase Down Your Biggest Dreams here. And follow Ashlee @ashleeilg for more hugs & high-fives.

As always, we hope these conversations give you inspiration and encouragement for your next Big Ideas!

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In this honest and inspiring episode, Ashlee sits down with Erin Cuccio—author of Unraveled: Finding the Lovely When Life Comes Undone and the newly released devotional Live Lovely, speaker, and host of the Make Room for Lovely podcast—to talk about what it really means to find beauty in the midst of unlovely moments.

Erin doesn’t sugarcoat life’s hardest moments. She’s walked through loss, wrestled with perfectionism, and let go of people-pleasing one surrendered step at a time. But in the unraveling, she discovered something deeper: you don’t have to choose between joy and grief, faith and questions, or beauty and brokenness. You can hold both.

You’ll hear:

• How to Live Lovely in the middle of real-life messes

• What it looks like to hold both grief and joy with open hands

• How to unravel beliefs about perfection and people-pleasing that keep us stuck

  
  

Consider this conversation your invitation to stop waiting for life to look “lovely” before you start living it. And, to trust that God’s fingerprints are still all over your story, even when the picture isn’t clear yet.

Follow Erin @erincuccio for ongoing encouragement to live lovely with peace and purpose. You can order her books and find her podcast at erincuccio.com. 

Be sure to grab the 6-Step Guide to Chase Down Your Biggest Dreams here. And follow Ashlee @ashleeilg for more hugs & high-fives.

As always, we hope these conversations give you inspiration and encouragement for your next Big Ideas!

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You’ve heard the lie: “If she wins, there’s less room for you.” But what if that’s the very reason you should clap louder?

In this solo season finale, Ashlee reflects on the heart behind Season 3 - a bold stand against scarcity and a rally cry for Kingdom collaboration. Because in God’s economy, someone else’s breakthrough isn’t a threat… It’s a preview.

You’ll hear honest stories from Ashlee’s journey, lessons learned from this season’s powerhouse guests, and a fresh charge to stay faithful, keep clapping, and remember that there’s plenty of purpose to go around.

This episode will leave you inspired, deeply seen, and ready to cheer like your breakthrough is coming next… because it just might be.

Join Ashlee and special guest Eileen Flook - chiropractor, multi-business owner, and bold believer - as they dive into a conversation about the courage it takes to stop settling for ‘good enough’ in our friendships and relationships.

In this episode, Eileen shares her deeply personal story of (almost!) choosing what was comfortable over what was called.

With warmth, vulnerability, and practical wisdom, Eileen gives valuable insights about:

• Why saying “yes” to God’s plan sometimes starts with a hard “no”

• The importance of surrounding ourselves with  brave, spiritually-rooted friends

• How to raise daughters to seek out real, life-giving friendships … and be those friends too

This episode is for the woman who knows deep down that she’s been settling for friendships, love, or a version of success that doesn’t light her soul on fire. If you’ve ever stayed too long in a “meh” season because it felt safer than the unknown, let this conversation stir your courage and realign your heart with the God who writes better stories than we do.

Follow Eileen @eileenflook for more inspiration and behind-the-scenes of her family’s adventures. You can also find her daughters’ bracelet & accessories business page @sassysisters.boutique. 

Be sure to grab the 6-Step Guide to Chase Down Your Biggest Dreams here. And follow Ashlee @ashleeilg for more hugs & high-fives.

As always, we hope these conversations give you inspiration and encouragement for your next Big Ideas!

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Join Ashlee and Amanda Hayhurst - author, speaker, & Bible teacher - for a deeply moving conversation as Amanda shares the plot twists that shake the very core of your faith. From life-threatening health diagnoses (plural!), to marriage struggles, Amanda is a living testimony of what it means to walk through the valley with God beside you every step of the way. 

With unflinching honesty and gentle hope, Amanda invites you into the raw spaces most people are afraid to speak about. You’ll hear:

• Why feeling your feelings is not weakness, but a pathway to true healing

• How Amanda experienced the nearness of God in the middle of her hardest moments

• How to use your voice and your story to bring freedom to others walking through shame, pain, or fear

  
  

This conversation is for anyone carrying heartbreak and still trying to believe in beauty. If that’s you: You are not alone  - and this episode might be the reminder your soul has been quietly aching for.

Follow Amanda at @amandahayhurstwrites for more inspiration and encouragement in your hard seasons. Be sure to order her newest book set, Pray For Him and Pray For Her, here, and find several other valuable resources at her website: AmandaHayhurstWrites.com.

Ready to dream again? Be sure to grab the 6-Step Guide to Chase Down Your Biggest Dreams here. And follow Ashlee @ashleeilg for more hugs & high-fives.

As always, we hope these conversations give you inspiration and encouragement for your next Big Ideas!

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In this beautifully vulnerable episode, Ashlee sits down with Beth Tanner - co-owner of Whimsy Gals, homeschooling mama of four boys, and the kind of friend who makes you feel safe enough to exhale.

With tear-jerking honesty, Beth shares how she never set out to build a business. There was no "boss babe" strategy, no 10-year plan, no viral moment—just an open heart, a willingness to obey, and a God who kept showing up—in motherhood, adoption, homeschooling, and the unknowns of entrepreneurship.

This episode is an invitation to let go of the outcomes, trust the process, and believe that obedience plants seeds you may not even realize are growing.

Grab a tissue, take a deep breath, and listen with open palms and a heart wide open. This one will stir your soul in the best kind of way. 

Follow Beth @tannercrew to see the behind-the-scenes adventures with her family, and at @whimsygals.co for inspirational messages and exciting product updates. You can also find her WhimZ Tangle-Free Sunglasses and "Secrets from the Stable" children's book collection on Amazon and at WhimsyGalsCo.com.

Ready to dream again? Be sure to grab the 6-Step Guide to Chase Down Your Biggest Dreams here. And follow Ashlee @ashleeilg for more hugs & high-fives.

As always, we hope these conversations give you inspiration and encouragement for your next Big Ideas!

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Join Ashlee and powerhouse guest - Payden Montgomery - as they dive into Payden’s bold leap from her corporate climb to co-owning GoPerformance, coaching champions, and raising the next generation of strong men.

In this fire-fueled conversation, Payden will:

• Light a fire under your dreams and challenge you to chase what sets your soul ablaze — no holding back, no second-guessing;

• Drop real-world wisdom to help you become the strongest, healthiest version of yourself — not just for today, but for the decades still waiting for you to dominate; and

• Serve up game-changing training strategies to break through the plateaus, ditch the frustration, and keep leveling up your strength as you age.

If you’re ready to kick excuses to the curb and charge into your next season of dreams coming true, this episode is your playbook. Hit Play now to hear Ashlee & Payden’s conversation to remember that your best days are not behind you - they’re just getting started.

Follow Payden @payden_m for more locker-room-style pep talks and practical tips for being your healthiest self today and tomorrow.

Be sure to grab the 6-Step Guide to Chase Down Your Biggest Dreams here. And follow Ashlee @ashleeilg for more hugs & high-fives.

As always, we hope these conversations inspire and encourage you for your next Big Ideas!

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Join Ashlee and special guest Malorie Elrod —adoption advocate and founder of Funding Love—as they share Malorie’s passion for serving the adoption community, which, surprisingly, led her family straight to the Magic Kingdom Castle. 

In this honest conversation, Malorie will inspire you to:

• Expand your vision for what God can do through your “Yes, I will!”; 

• Trust your craziest ideas with bold faith & brave action; and

• Deepen your understanding of & compassion towards everyone in the adoption community.

If you’re curious about adoption, starting a nonprofit, or taking steps to advocate for a movement you’re passionate about, this episode is for YOU. You’ll want to push Play now to hear Ashlee & Malorie’s conversation to make sure this next season is full of big dreams coming true for you.  

Follow Malorie @malyourpal for more Disney-sized encouragement to follow your dreams and @fundinglove for more inspiration & to get involved with their mission. 

Be sure to grab the 6-Step Guide to Chase Down Your Biggest Dreams here. And follow Ashlee @ashleeilg for more hugs & high-fives.

As always, we hope these conversations inspire and encourage you for your next Big Ideas!

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Join Ashlee and special guest - Grammy-recognized songwriter & co-founder of ConquerPreneur Tonya Stout - as they reveal of power of turning our testimonies into compelling & high-converting messages.

In this powerful conversation, Tonya (also known as the “Soundbite Queen”) will empower you to:

• See your past failures & setbacks as setups for your best comeback; 

• Use your unique talents to multiply and reach many, and

• Bridge the gap between your limited perspective and what God can do through you.

If you’ve ever dreamed of using your creative skills to be successful with business strategies, this episode is for YOU. You’re going to want to push Play now to hear Ashlee & Tonya’s conversation to make sure this next season is full of big dreams coming true for you.  

Follow Tonya @tonyalynettestout or on the Conquer Club Podcast for more bold reminders! You can also find her Conquer Club Community and her Prayed Up download on YouTube.

Be sure to grab the 6-Step Guide to Chase Down Your Biggest Dreams here. And follow Ashlee @ashleeilg for more hugs & high-fives.

As always, we hope these conversations give you inspiration and encouragement for your next Big Ideas!

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