What happens when you realize the career you’ve poured yourself into no longer values you?
For Lauren Leslie, that moment became the catalyst for a complete reinvention.

In this episode of What She’s Worth, Lauren shares her journey from 13 years as a TV news anchor and investigative journalist — often underpaid, overworked, and taken for granted — to becoming a Realtor® closing millions he first year in real estate and rising in the luxury market.

We talk about the hard truths of inequity in early-career fields, the emotional toll of being undervalued, and the exact moment Lauren knew she deserved more. She opens up about the courage required to pivot, the confidence required to trust your skills in a new field, and how buying her first home at 25 changed the trajectory of her life.

Lauren also breaks down why real estate is such a powerful tool for women’s financial empowerment — and why she believes that if you are being undervalued, you are under a mandate to pivot.

This conversation is bold, energizing, and packed with truth. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unseen, or ready for a new chapter, Lauren’s story will remind you that reinvention is always possible — and that betting on yourself is the smartest move you can make.

🎧 Tune in for a conversation about worth, wealth, resilience, and rewriting your story.

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What does it look like to completely reinvent yourself — not just in your career, but in your health, mindset, and leadership?

In this episode of What She’s Worth, Ashleigh Droz sits down with Lori Willinski, founder of Plant Powered Collective and integrative nutrition coach, for a powerful conversation about energy, resilience, and redefining what it means to live vibrantly at any age.

Lori shares her journey of pivoting into entrepreneurship at 60, navigating major life transitions through divorce, and managing an autoimmune condition through plant-forward nutrition and lifestyle medicine. She breaks down the Six Pillars that help women in midlife thrive — and shows how nourishing yourself isn’t just about food, but about creating the mindset and habits that sustain both health and leadership.

This is an inspiring, heart-centered conversation about courage, reinvention, and the power of plants to transform not only our bodies but our entire lives.

🎧 Tune in for practical wisdom, beautiful storytelling, and a reminder that it’s never too late to start living vibrantly.

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Sometimes the most powerful move we can make is to pause, breathe, and reconnect with ourselves.

In this special solo episode of What She’s Worth, Ashleigh Droz guides you through a calming grounding meditation designed to help you release stress, reconnect to your body, and remember that you are supported.

In just 10 minutes, this practice is perfect for moments of burnout, overwhelm, or when you just need a reset. Together, we’ll use breath, visualization, and affirmations to let go of what’s heavy and return to a steadier, calmer place.

Find a quiet space, press play, and come back to this meditation anytime you need to ground and reset.

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What does it take to thrive in both your career and your wellbeing?

This week on What She’s Worth, I’m joined by Samantha McGurgan, career counselor, educator, and yoga teacher, for a powerful conversation on clarity, confidence, and creating people-centered careers.

Sam shares her fascinating journey from running marathons to leading with mindfulness, and how she now supports high achievers in navigating ambition without sacrificing mental health. We talk about the role of strengths-based coaching in career growth, why non-violent communication is really a form of self-care, and how conflict can actually become a connection point instead of a breaking point.

We also dig into what leadership looks like in a new era, and how strategies rooted in positive psychology and mindfulness can help us redefine ambition in ways that are sustainable, brave, and deeply human.

This conversation is equal parts grounding and energizing — and it will leave you with practical tools to build clarity, connection, and confidence in your own career journey.

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This week on What She’s Worth, I’m joined by Jesi Jarosz — financial professional, advocate, and changemaker — for a conversation that goes far beyond numbers. Jesi shares how she turned personal loss into purpose, and why financial literacy is one of the most powerful tools women can have.

We get into what it really looks like to build wealth as a woman, navigate male-dominated spaces, and push back against the gender pay gap. Jesi also opens up about the importance of surrounding yourself with women who lift you up in both your professional network and your personal life. This isn’t just about money — it’s about agency, confidence, and rewriting the rules of power for women everywhere.

If you’ve ever wondered how to claim your seat at the financial table—or how to rewrite the rules around money, equity, and worth—this conversation is for you.

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After hitting a wall with burnout and taking a much-needed pause, Ashleigh Droz returns to the mic - this time in the hot seat. In this special “flip the script” episode, Rachel Walter takes a turn at being host and interviews Ashleigh about the movement behind What She’s Worth and how to redefine ambition on your own terms.

Ashleigh opens up about:

• • The hidden emotional and physical costs of burnout (and how she recognized the signs)
  • Balancing ambition with wellness without losing your edge
  • The patterns that keep women from fully owning their worth at work
  • Why rest, boundaries, and self-advocacy are power moves
  • Her vision for the What She’s Worth movement

If you’ve ever felt overextended, undervalued, or ready to rewrite the rules of success, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, supported, and inspired to reclaim your worth.

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In this solo episode, Ashleigh ditches the polished script for a raw, honest reflection on burnout and the impossible expectations so many of us face—especially women. From the personal toll of writing a 200+ page book while working full-time and teaching, to the unspoken costs of always “doing it all,” Ashleigh shares her story of hitting her limit and choosing to realign.

This episode isn’t about a collapse. It’s about a reset:
🌱 Reclaiming what matters

💛 Letting go of what doesn’t

🛠️ Rebuilding with more alignment, not more ambition

She covers:

• The career struggle that's rarely acknowledged

• How burnout sneaks up and shows up in your body

• The guilt that comes with admitting you’re not okay—even when everyone says you’re “killing it”

• The small, deliberate steps she’s taking to reset and find her center

Plus, an invitation for you to join the Summer Reset—not as another thing on your list, but as permission to subtract.

Listen in and ask yourself:
What can you let go of this summer to feel like yourself again?

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In this episode of What She’s Worth, Ashleigh Droz sits down with two powerhouse entrepreneurship educators—Dr. Colleen Robb and Dr. Jason Lortie—to dive into the evolving world of women in entrepreneurship.

Together, they explore the often-overlooked superpowers of female founders: empathy, confidence, and a bold reimagining of success. From navigating gender bias in startup culture to the emotional toll of risk-taking, this conversation gets real about what it takes to create change—and why women are uniquely equipped to lead the future of entrepreneurship.

💡 Whether you’re building something of your own, mentoring the next generation, or simply curious about the changing landscape of business—this episode delivers the insight and inspiration you’ve been waiting for.

🔑 In this episode, we talk about:

• Why mentorship matters more than ever for women founders

• How to redefine success beyond just profit

• The power of social entrepreneurship to drive impact

• How gendered language in business shapes who shows up—and who stays out

• The importance of confidence, failure, and connection in building lasting ventures

• Why women create solutions for women—and how that’s changing the entrepreneurial game

🎧 Tune in, share with your network, and let’s keep building an economy where women aren’t just included—they’re leading it.

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In this episode of What She’s Worth, host Ashleigh Droz sits down with Kristen Vanselow, a leader in innovative education and creating lasting partnerships for moving the workforce forward, for a powerful conversation about leadership, integrity, and what it really means to play the long game in your career.

Kristen shares her journey as a disruptor in higher education, navigating traditional systems while staying true to her values. Together, they unpack the importance of support systems, advocating for yourself as a woman in leadership, and balancing urgency with vision.

Whether you’re leading a team, looking for purpose in your work, or figuring out how to use your voice effectively—this episode is full of the real talk and inspiration you need.

🎯 Topics include:

• Redefining leadership beyond titles

• Women navigating double standards at work

• Disruptive leadership for positive change

• Building relationships that matter

• Purpose-driven career growth

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In Part 2 of our powerful conversation, Ashleigh Droz and Tifarah Pardue dive deep into the future of leadership, teamwork, and personal growth. 🌟 Discover how great leaders celebrate strengths, build loyalty, and challenge limiting beliefs to create high-performing teams. We explore the role of mentorship, the power of delegation, and why higher education must evolve to meet today’s workforce demands. Whether you're leading a team, building your career, or redefining your future, this episode is packed with insights to inspire your next move.

✨ Highlights:

• How empowering your team fuels confidence and loyalty

• The importance of relationship-building as a leader

• Tips for identifying and leveraging personal strengths

• Challenging the limiting beliefs that hold you back

• Why the future of education demands broader, real-world connections

  
  

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