In episode 2 of The Unscripted Symphony, Jill Fratianne interviews Ashley Garritson, principal cellist of the Miami City Ballet and Atlantic Classical Orchestra, for a powerful conversation about leadership, morale, preparation, and what it truly means to lead a team. Ashley explains how overlooking people in the back of a section can create resentment and make individuals feel unseen or unimportant. 

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about leading by example, building strong team culture, handling difficult conversations, and creating an environment where everyone can perform at their best.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:02] Introducing Ashley Garritson and the connection between music and leadership.
[00:01:19] Why morale is non-negotiable for effective leadership.
[00:02:55] Handling difficult situations and uncomfortable conversations.
[00:04:34] Why preparation is a form of respect.
[00:05:49] How leaders set the standard through preparation and consistency.
[00:08:10] Applying orchestral leadership principles to business and startups.
[00:09:13] Learning to accept that not everyone will like you.
[00:12:50] What it means to be a principal player and section leader.
[00:13:29] Leading through communication, listening, and accountability.
[00:17:07] Why great leaders leave no one behind.
[00:19:56] Building high-performing teams through morale and collaboration.
[00:21:23] Ashley's final thoughts and where to connect with her.

QUOTES

• "Morale is non-negotiable. If you don't have morale in your section, leadership completely fails." – Ashley Garritson
• "Preparation is respect." – Ashley Garritson
• "You've got to be prepared that people won't like you or like your choices, but that it can't sway you." – Ashley Garritson

SOCIAL MEDIA

Jill Fratianne

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillyfrat/ 

https://www.instagram.com/graniteridgeestate/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillfratianne/ 

Ashley Garritson:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley.an.inspired_life/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-garritson-0a2b6259/ 

WEBSITE

Jill Fratianne: https://www.jillfratianne.com/about 

Ashley Garritson: https://ashleygarritson.com/ 

In the first episode of The Unscripted Symphony, Jill Fratianne shares the deeply personal and unexpected journey that shaped her career, her perspective on success, and the inspiration behind the podcast. From studying classical music and performing as a professional violist to navigating career reinvention, insurance, technology, sales, entrepreneurship, and real estate investing, Jill’s story proves that success rarely follows a straight line. 

Tune in to hear Jill's story, discover how her classical music background continues to influence her approach to business and life, and learn why you don't need to have the whole symphony written before you play the first note.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:02] Welcome to The Unscripted Symphony and Jill's vision for the podcast.
[00:01:20] How classical music shaped Jill's approach to business and life.
[00:02:45] Leaving music and navigating an unexpected career transition.
[00:04:00] From professional violist to insurance, technology, and sales.
[00:05:15] The importance of mentorship, relationships, and support.
[00:06:30] What classical music taught Jill about grit and performing under pressure.
[00:08:00] Why perfection isn't the key to success.
[00:09:30] Jill's 20-year journey in tech sales and entrepreneurship.
[00:11:00] Learning to trust your own path instead of following a straight line.
[00:12:30] Why there is never a perfect time to start.
[00:14:00] The mission behind The Unscripted Symphony.
[00:15:30] Courage, resilience, reinvention, and taking action.
[00:17:00] Why you don't need the whole symphony written before you begin.

QUOTES

• "Life rewards people who are willing to show up and for those that don't quit." 
• "Most of the time when things would get scary, I borrowed the confidence of others helping me along the way." 
• "You don't have to have the whole symphony written before you play the first note. You just have to begin."

SOCIAL MEDIA

Jill Fratianne

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillyfrat/ 

https://www.instagram.com/graniteridgeestate/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillfratianne/ 

WEBSITE

Jill Fratianne: https://www.jillfratianne.com/about 

Welcome to The Unscripted Symphony with Jill Fratianne, where real stories, raw moments, and the unexpected turns of life take center stage.

In this short preview, Jill shares why she created the show, what inspired the name, and what you can expect from the conversations ahead. From success and setbacks to reinvention, relationships, resilience, and everything that happens when life refuses to follow the plan, The Unscripted Symphony is about the stories behind the highlight reel.

Consider this your first note.

The Unscripted Symphony starts now.