Running a business is about a lot of things; every industry has its particularities, and all differ in countless details that make them unique. Still, the most crucial part of any company is the same in any industry: their people. Therefore, investing in human relationships at any level in any company is the best kind of investment any leader can make. That is one of the many lessons our guest, Ashley Cole, learned along the way as an entrepreneur. 

Ashley Cole is the Founder and CEO of Cecelia New York. She is a shoe and accessories designer, passionate about business and fashion. She grew up in an entrepreneurial environment; her father is the founder of JetBlue Airways and Azul Brazilian Airlines. Her mother set an inspiring example and provided a great model in raising nine dynamic, caring children. One of her grandfathers had the first 24 hours’ convenience store in the State of Utah, and her other grandfather also owned several businesses. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising from the Fashion Institute of Technology; she is a wife and a happy mother of six kids.  

Our conversation revolves around Ashley's impressive determination and will to become the best version of herself. We explore Ashley's background, her parents' influence on her entrepreneurial spirit, and the influence on her own kids, who also started showing entrepreneurial traits. We talk about the lessons the years of entrepreneurship taught her, her motivations, her desire to constantly evolve, and much more.  

Tune in to Episode 299 and meet this wonderful mompreneur who thrives in chaos.  

Some Questions I Ask: 

• Could you tell us a bit more about Cecelia New York? How did it get started, and a bit about your journey? (6:01) 
• Could you share some professional lessons that have helped you and your business be successful? (11:08) 
• How have you balanced being a mom and a spouse with your career and work demands? How do you do it? (22:03) 

In This Episode, You Will Learn: 

• How learning to let go of some things in her company helped Ashley grow her business (8:34) 
• Some of the biggest lessons Ashley learned in her entrepreneurial journey (11:23) 
• What it means to be a great team member, according to Ashley (18:43) 
• About the importance of enjoying where we are and enjoying the present more than anything (27:07) 

Connect with Ashley: 

• LinkedIn

Resources: 

• Cecelia New York website 
• Cecelia New York Instagram 
• Cecelia New York Pinterest

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• Becoming Your Best University Website
• Becoming Your Best Library
• Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance

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