Busy Making Other Plans

Busy Making Other Plans

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Busy Making Other Plans episodes

  • For the Right Reasons

    She is back, she is feisty, and she has a lot to say. Ashley talks about the annoying part growing up not knowing her parents' mother tongue, while also giving business advice to coffee shop owners. PRO TIP: OPEN EARLIER! Ashley mentioned last week that she made the decision to commit to her faith, which came with lifestyle changes and gives listeners an update on her journey (06:00). She has also added a new fitness class to her workout rotation and shares her exhilarating but painful experience...it involves being penetrated but not in the good way (11:56). She ends off talking about her unpopular opinion on vacationing right now. 

    19 min
  • Relationship Rebrand

    The fun continues this week starting off with how Ashley's iphone was ran over by a car. Ashley jumps right into discussing her weekend escapades that gave her some tough realizations (03:54). Tuesday morning thoughts this week are all about Ashley's new perspective on love, life, and her spirituality (08:12). She goes into DETAIL as she looks inward and makes decisions about how she's approaching dating moving forward. Tune in for all the hilarious tangents she goes on!

    20 min
  • Dating sucks but you don't

    As the wise Charlotte York (SATC) once said, 'I've been dating since I was 15 I'm exhausted where is he?". Dating quite frankly sucks, but it doesn't have to! In this weeks episode, Ashley talking about dating woes, the written and unwritten rules, and the best way to get back into the dating pool. Yes, dating can be difficult, but it's also meant to be fun! Tune in to listen to Ashley break it all down for you.

    29 min
  • White BMWs and Dior Sauvage

    "What's your background?"... if you don't know, you will today! In this weeks episode Ashley talks about hilarious Persian Stereotypes (which are so true in her life), as well as explaining her fraudulent fuck up. Ashley ends the episode recapping her weekend at club A&W, as well as asking for listener recommendations for a trip she's taking. 

    20 min
  • Stressed, unimpressed but still thriving

    On this weeks episode Ashley gives listeners an update on what's new in her life. This includes credit card fraud, being asked to be a bridesmaid, and being sick & tired of patio season. She also shares her fitness journey and how she currently feels about her body and transformation. If you want to know more about Ashley's life, PRESS PLAY!

    21 min
  • Dealing with a Breakup

    Today Ashley gets in her feelings as she reflects on her last relationship that ultimately ended in a breakup. Ashley talks about what was going through her head as the relationship ended, and how she dealt with it during COVID. She never really spoke to anyone about the breakup after it happened, so listeners get the inside scoop on what she did to deal with it, even as the person who made the final decision. A different tone than what you’re used to on this podcast, but definitely worth listening to if you’ve been in the same position. Cheers to being 20 something and trying our best!

    26 min
  • Creeping, Breadcrumbing and Cringy things

    On today's episode, Ashley shows listeners why she should have worked for the FBI, because her insta creeping went to an all new level! PSA: be careful what you post on social media! Ashley then gets into today's topic, which is what to do when you're getting breadcrumbed. If you don't know what breadcrumbing is, you've come to the right place because chances are it's happened to you, and Ashley is here to tell you what you should and SHOULDN'T do about it. 

    23 min
  • The first night out

    Ashley reflects on her first weekend out since lockdown began, and explains why she loves getting drunk. She also  dives into this weeks episode of the bachelorette and her thoughts on the mud wrestling group date.

    17 min
  • Stop caring what people think

    Ashley talks about how she evolved from an anxiety driven person, into someone that leads with logic (kinda?). Her experience with CBT helped her learn to stop caring what people think, and to be a rational person. As always, Ashley has weekend updates and a funny story involving her dad, WHAT ELSE IS NEW? 

    23 min
  • Apologies in advance

    Today marks the 1 year anniversary of Ashley working at her company….AND LIVING IN TORONTO! Ashley spends time reflecting on the past year, and why this year she’s not looking to be acknowledged. Ashley talks about the dirty interaction she had with someone yesterday….quite literally. She ends off the segment talking about Katie’s season of the bachelorette and why the producers must HATE her (hint hint* low budget promo). 

    23 min

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Ashley explores what it’s REALLY like navigating life in your 20s, from dating, entering the workforce, personal development and how to adult. As a young woman living in Toronto, she is not afraid to…