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:

How her definition of success has evolved over the years, especially after becoming a mother
The pressures of being a highly ambitious woman and how to manage them without sacrificing your well-being
The role of ambition in shaping our careers—and how to handle it when it feels like too much
Her decision to step and scale back from a successful business to prioritize personal fulfillment
Selling and dropping all the external definitions of success and finding what serves her and her family in this season
Practical advice on how to redefine your success criteria to align with your values, desires, and well-being

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

Join us next time as we continue to explore the multifaceted journey of motherhood.

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