Defining success in business, health, and motherhood as a highly ambitious woman with Ash McDonald, my OG Mentor and Business Coach

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This episode is a really special one for me as I have my OG mentor and business coach Ash Mcdonald as my guest. Ashley has such a special place in my life and business. 

In this conversation we dive into what success look and feel like when you're highly ambitious, a mother, and an entrepreneur/business owner? In this conversation, Ash, a therapist-turned-business mentor, shares her own transformational story of navigating ambition, burnout, and redefining what success truly means—both in her career and personal life.

 Together, we unpack how ambition, business growth, and motherhood intersect—and how to navigate them without falling into the trap of burnout, especially when you are a high functioning woman who can hold a lot. 

We discuss and share about:

1. How her definition of success has evolved over the years, especially after becoming a mother
2. The pressures of being a highly ambitious woman and how to manage them without sacrificing your well-being
3. The role of ambition in shaping our careers—and how to handle it when it feels like too much
4. Her decision to step and scale back from a successful business to prioritize personal fulfillment
5. Selling and dropping all the external definitions of success and finding what serves her and her family in this season 
6. Practical advice on how to redefine your success criteria to align with your values, desires, and well-being
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If you're a mom or a business owner looking to balance a thriving career without losing yourself in the process, this episode is a must-listen. Ash’s insights will empower you to make intentional choices that support both your business and personal life, without compromising your peace or staying in cycles of burnout. 

Meet Ash McDonald: Ash is a walking contradiction: working less than 15 hours a week, running a multi-6-figure business, homeschooling her kids, and traveling the world.

But, it didn't start that way.

After years of hustling herself into burnout, she realized the true cost of my success—her well-being. She rebuilt her business from the inside out, prioritizing emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and sustainable success. Today, she help high-achieving women like you do the same—without sacrificing your peace. 

You can find her here: 

Ash's Podcast
Instagram
Website
Becoming Her Free Guide

Chapter Markers: 

• 0:02- Evolution of Success as an Entrepreneur
• 11:45- Redefining Success and Burnout Recovery
• 21:59- Defining Success Through Personal Criteria
• 33:09- Reevaluating Identity and Success Definition
• 44:21- Embracing Personal Growth and Authenticity
• 55:37- Navigating Ever-Changing Personal Definitions of Success

If you’re ready to stop living on autopilot and start leading your life with deep presence, I’d love to work with you. Book a free interest call here: Click Here

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