Letting go sounds simple—until you're standing in front of something you've outgrown, and your hands just won't release.

In this raw and heartfelt episode, Ashley opens up about a recent season of change inside her business and life that taught her one of the most powerful truths we can learn: letting go isn't losing—it's making space for what's next.

You'll hear her walk through the real emotions behind release—the fear, the resistance, and ultimately, the freedom that follows when you finally trust yourself enough to let go.

This short episode will help you breathe deeper, loosen your grip, and remember that growth only happens when you create room for it.

✨ In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why holding on keeps you from rising higher

• How to reframe letting go as an act of trust, not loss

• What happens energetically when you release what's no longer aligned

• The peace that follows when you make space for your next level

💬 Ashley's Fierce Reminder:

"You can't rise if you're gripping the ground. Letting go is how you level up."

💎 Gemstone Connection: If you're walking through your own season of release, Ashley recommends connecting with Smoky Quartz—a grounding stone that helps you release what no longer serves you and root back into calm strength.

Explore the Smoky Quartz Collection at fierceforward.com and find the piece that reminds you to trust, release, and rise.

🌸 Listen when: You're ready to move on from something that feels heavy—or you're craving clarity, peace, and a sense of lightness again.

🎧 Tune in + rise: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | fierceforward.com/podcast

💌 Connect with Ashley:

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