The Dream Business Podcast with Ashley Shaw

In this episode of the Dream Business Podcast, Ashley sits down with Bria — longtime friend, former Beachbody coach, functional diagnostic practitioner, and hormone expert — to talk about one of the biggest shifts happening right now in the wellness world: peptide therapy.

They dive deep into how both of their careers evolved, the signs of misalignment that forced them to pivot, and why peptides are becoming the “AI of the health industry.” If you’re a health coach, wellness practitioner, or just a woman curious about what’s actually working for energy, hormones, recovery, and longevity… this episode will open your eyes.

• How Bria shifted from Beachbody coaching to building her dream business by following that inner nudge that something felt “off.”
• Why so many health experts burn out when their own health starts to decline — and how Bria rebuilt from the inside out.
• What peptides really are (hint: not collagen!) and why they’re a safe, bioidentical way to repair communication systems in the body.
• Why peptides are becoming a multi-billion-dollar trend — and why wellness coaches need to understand them now, not later.
• The marketing “perfect storm” happening in the wellness industry and how being early can create massive growth for your coaching business.
• The behind-the-scenes look at the education + marketing system Ashley and Bria are creating to help coaches ride this new wave the right way.

• Rebuilding your business when your alignment shifts
• Why health coaches struggle when they don’t feel well
• Functional health vs. traditional fitness
• What peptides actually do inside the body
• How peptides compare to drugs and supplements
• The rising demand for GLP-1s, microdosing, and new peptide protocols
• How wellness pros can position themselves as educators in this new space

We are at a rare moment where a new health technology is about to go mainstream. Just like AI transformed business, peptides are transforming wellness — and the coaches who get in early will grow faster, serve deeper, and help clients get life-changing results.

Ashley and Bria break down the science, the opportunity, and the shift that’s coming… so you can stay ahead of the curve.

• Listen to Ashley’s previous episode about her peptide experience
• Grab Ashley’s free guide: The Dream Business Map at AshleyShaw.ca
• Follow Bria and the Period Whisperer Podcast
• Join the waitlist for the upcoming peptide + marketing program (details coming soon!)

Women in midlife • Health coaches • Functional practitioners • Hormone specialists • Wellness creators • Business owners who want the next big thing to help clients get faster results

In this episode of the Dream Business Podcast, Ashley Shaw shares her personal journey from growing up in a fitness-focused, entrepreneurial family to building her own business helping women achieve freedom through entrepreneurship. She discusses pivotal life events, including loss, motherhood, and spiritual growth, and how these experiences shaped her purpose. Ashley emphasizes the power of sharing authentic stories to connect with others and build a values-driven business. She encourages listeners to reflect on their own journeys as both a healing tool and a way to attract their dream audience.

In the debut episode of "The Dream Business Podcast," host Ashley Shaw introduces her mission to help coaches, creators, and entrepreneurs build businesses with clarity and strategy—not just more hustle. Ashley shares her journey from burnout to building a seven-figure business with a small audience, emphasizing the importance of doing the right things in the right order. She outlines her three-phase Dream Business Framework and encourages listeners to focus on foundational steps for sustainable growth. The episode promises actionable advice, mindset shifts, and a free Dream Business Map to guide listeners toward their own dream business.