Host: Hazel Ann | Clearly Becoming · Guest Episode

You've been told to pick one thing. One passion. One path. One version of yourself that makes sense to everyone else.

But what if the confusion isn't the problem — what if it's the data?

In this episode, Hazel Ann sits down with Ashleigh — PR professional turned freelance journalist, community builder, and someone who figured out that friction isn't the enemy of growth. It's the whole point.

Career is the vehicle. Becoming is the destination.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

How to write a pitch that actually gets opened — and responded to
Why self-trust is built through action, not certainty
What friction maxing is and why it might be the most underrated growth strategy for your 20s
How to build a community and network that feels genuine, not transactional
Why curiosity is a career strategy — not just a personality trait

💬 QUOTE OF THE EPISODE – "Growth happens with friction, not with ease." — Ashleigh

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – 00:00 – You can be ambitious and confused at the same time

00:29 – Introducing Ashleigh: from PR to freelance journalism

06:04 – Bridging personal and professional wellness

10:36 – Friction maxing: why discomfort is the strategy

20:39 – Building it without the blueprint

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CONNECT WITH ASH

🎧 Instagram: @ashspili
🎵 TikTok: @ashleighspili
🎧 YouTube: @ashspili

CONNECT WITH HAZEL ANN

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Next episode: The science of being a great teammate — what it actually takes to show up for a team and yourself at the same time.