What does it take to build a business from the ground up - without burning out, losing yourself, or shrinking your ambition?

In this episode, founder and CEO Meesha Gerhart (Redtree Web Design) joins Ashley to break down the real story behind purpose-led leadership, women’s entrepreneurship, and how confidence grows when community does.

If you’re building something – a company, a creative project, a new beginning - this conversation gives you the frameworks, mindset shifts, and practical tools to take your next move with clarity and courage.

Meesha Gerhart: https://redtreewebdesign.com/media-press-kit/

Founder & CEO of Redtree Web Design, host of We Talk, and advocate for women entrepreneurs.

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byredtree

Explore Redtree Web Design: https://redtreewebdesign.com/

Listen to We Talk: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w-e-talk/id1652580797

In this episode, we are joined by Ruth Fleury - author, entrepreneur, and founder/CEO of Scholars of Tomorrow Publishing - for a conversation about storytelling, education, and empowerment. Ruth shares how her journey as a teacher and mother led her to write her first children’s book during the pandemic, inspiring a new chapter as both an author and publisher. 

We explore how stories help children feel seen, the challenges of self-publishing, and how women can step boldly into authorship and entrepreneurship with purpose and community.

In this episode of Queen Me, we are joined by Hailey Krajewski - a conversion copywriter, messaging strategist, and former nonprofit development professional - for a conversation about the power of words, the art of storytelling, and how women can show up boldly in business without burning out.

Hailey shares how her early career in nonprofit fundraising taught her that great writing isn’t about selling - it’s about connecting. That lesson became the foundation for her work helping entrepreneurs craft authentic, high-converting messaging rooted in empathy and trust. Together, Ashley and Hailey explore how women can overcome imposter syndrome, embrace their natural voices, and use intentional communication to grow businesses that align with their values and lives.

In this episode of Queen Me, we are joined by Jennifer Love, celebrated entrepreneur, money therapist, and CEO of the Livewell Institute. With more than 25 years in the C-suite, Jennifer has guided mission-driven leaders to redefine wealth, align with true purpose, and create legacies rooted in love and gratitude.

Jennifer shares her unconventional journey - from childhood imprints and scaling multimillion-dollar companies to exiting her own chocolate brand - and how she transformed wounds into wisdom. She unpacks the emotional roots of leadership, the dangers of the hustle trap, and the transformative power of gratitude and boundaries in building a fulfilling life.

In this episode of Queen Me, we sit down with Denali Sai Nalamalapu, author of Holler - a stunning graphic memoir chronicling the fight against the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Through their words and art, Denali explores love as resistance, the human cost of environmental extraction, and the transformative power of storytelling as a tool for survival and change.

A writer, activist, and organizer, Denali shares how creativity and community intertwine in the struggle for climate justice - inviting listeners to reflect on what it means to protect both the planet and each other.

In this episode of Queen Me, Ashley Lynn Priore is joined by Erica Reid, Senior Director of Chapter Success at Friends of the Children - a national nonprofit pioneering long-term mentorship. Erica shares her inspiring journey through education and community work, reflecting on how a deeply rooted mission of serving youth, supporting families, and strengthening communities has guided her career and life.

From her early days in the classroom to her work shaping systems that empower families, Erica emphasizes that true change begins with relationships, trust, and community. She also reflects on her roles as an adjunct instructor and her work with PBS Kids North Carolina, where she expands access to free educational resources for children, families, and teachers.

This conversation is a reminder that mentorship is not just guidance - it’s a commitment to walking alongside someone for the long haul, nurturing resilience, and creating cycles of empowerment that ripple across generations.

In this episode of Queen Me, Ashley Lynn Priore is joined by Kate Grant, the founding CEO of the Fistula Foundation and author of No Woman Left Behind. Kate shares her bold leap from a high-powered advertising career to becoming one of the world’s leading advocates for maternal health. She opens up about the burnout she faced in an industry built on manipulating insecurities, and how a trip around the world shifted her perspective on poverty, justice, and purpose. Kate reflects on building the Fistula Foundation from funding a single hospital to becoming a global force for life-restoring surgeries, highlighting the courage it takes to embrace uncertainty, learn from mistakes, and fight systemic injustice.

This conversation is not just about health - it’s about equity, gender justice, and listening to the inner voice that calls us to greater impact.

Season 4 of Queen Me is here! Host Ashley Lynn Priore, founder of Queenside Ventures and passionate voice for leadership and transformation, kicks things off with a look at what’s ahead this season. Get ready for bold conversations about reinvention, resilience, and reclaiming personal power. Ashley previews the lineup of incredible guests who have turned moments of challenge into defining moves, and she sets the stage for the very first conversation with Kate Grant, founding CEO of the Fistula Foundation. Kate shares how she left the corporate grind behind to lead a global mission of hope and healing for women.

This season is all about charting your next bold move - because the most powerful transformation begins when you say, Queen me.

In this soulful episode of Queen Me, harpist and 2025 Doris Duke Artist Award recipient Brandee Younger opens up about her journey through music, identity, and self-discovery. From blending classical roots with contemporary sound to creating her latest album Gadabout Season, Brandee reflects on joy, healing, and what it means to live authentically - even in spaces where you're told you don’t belong.

In this insightful episode, we sit down with Annemarie Penny, founder and CEO of Dreamore, to talk about technology, leadership, and the mindset shifts required to thrive in a rapidly changing world. From her beginnings in Arkansas to her journey as a tech leader in California, Annemarie shares how she’s using AI, strategy, and emotional intelligence to shape a more equitable and expansive future - especially for women.