Episodes

In season 1, episode 6: Team Building and Communication, we talk about the importance of establishing efficient communication within a team. This episode follows up on that conversation as we explore effective ways to communicate with your team, best practices, and why you can just throw a “tool,” at communication to make it work with your team.

In any project, whether it’s an ebook, course or digital project, you’ll definitely want to outline the scope and requirements of your project. Tune into this episode to get an idea of what it means to stay in scope, the problem with scope creep, and the importance of having requirements for every project.

In the episode, we are talking about all things project management. Yes, it’s one of the core processes and skillset EVERY single person needs to adopt. The ability to organize activities and tasks into a streamlined process from start to finish is an essential skill in your business. Everything we do in business is a project from launching a service, a product, a virtual webinar or conference, an ebook, a website, and an NFT. Listen to this episode about the importance of having project management in your business.

In this episode, I’m chattign about what to expect from this season. We’re diving into projects, how we work, documentation, and team productivity. Get ready for a fun and exciting way to redefine how we execute work in life and business.

I'm not sure what it is about the digital space, but one of the upsides of the pandemic is the ability to create community with people online. I started noticing my guest, Jaymie Jordan pop in the same online workshops, communities, and conferences. As we both shared our stories and goals, we found a common interest in serving others, discovering purpose, and building our respective businesses. In today's episode, Jaymie shares her personal story of Bricklayers Academy, the motherhood journey, w...

Name a song that inspires you, uplifts you, and keeps you in the groove. Music has the power to bring together people from all walks of life. My guest, Dwight Hines aka DJ Ddubb sat down with me to discuss his career as a DJ, the system behind creating a “people experience,” for his clients, the story behind The Groovement, and why you need a DJ at your next Virtual event.

The Digital Jane is a WHOLE Mood! This agency is a virtual support services for women-founders seeking Administrative or Management support. I sat down with Alice Foy of The Digital Jane to chat about her entrepreneurship journey.. We discussed hot topics such as launch strategy, hiring, the importance of project management and so much more. Alice provided a sneak peek into their signature service: Mastering Your Client Service Experience. I can’t wait for you to tune into this episode to her Alice talk about how her team of Execution Specialists save her clients 100s of hours and increasing productivity daily. Catch up with The Digital Jane Team: https://www.instagram.com/thedigitaljane/ https://www.thedigitaljane.com/

Where my words community at?!!!! I’m EXCITED to be joined by Nailah Harvey for Conversations With #AskAsh. Nailah is one of my insta-peeps where I’ve learned so much from her podcast on grammar and writing. Nailah is a Millenial Book Coach. She’s helps 100s of authors take their story and put it in print. This episode takes an inside look at how to write a book, what’s the difference between a writer and an author, and Nailah’s writing journey. Keep up with Nailah’s latest projects: https://www.nharv.com/links Check out her podcast Look Better In Writing: https://www.instagram.com/lookbetterinwriting/

On this episode of Conversations With #AskAsh, I’m joined by one of my favorite creative geniuses, Katrina C. Taylor. Kat’s work speaks for itself. When I look at Kat’s work: it’s creative, edgy, out-of-the box. You can tell Kat is passionate about the work she does because of the careful details in her projects. You’re going to be astounded by Kat’s journey as a creator. For those of you who are still working in your 9 to 5 (aka your investor of your dreams/businesses), Kat will share an incredible perspective on her building her career and making the leap into fulltime entrepreneurship. She’s resilient, caring, generous, and a true trailblazer. Wanna stay in touch with Kat? https://www.instagram.com/katctaylor/

On this episode of Conversations With #AskAsh, I’m joined by my friend and ONLY college roommate, Jennifer Gray-Braswell. She’s a SUPERSTAR wife, mother, friend, sister, corporate HR executive, and business owner. As a native of Richmond, Virginia, Jennifer has opened her first business in a pandemic. Jennifer owns and operates Hour Cycle, which is the first black-owned Hip Hop cycling studio in the Richmond, VA area. This episode uncovers how Jennifer opened her business within 4 months, the reason why she made the leap into entrepreneurship, and the culture she’s creating for black women in the fitness industry. How can you stay connected with Jennifer and the Team? Follow the Hour Cycle Team on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hourcyclestudio/ Visit Hour Cycle Studio at https://www.hourcyclestudio.com/home

On this episode of Conversations With #AskAsh, I’m joined by one of my top 5 content creators, Nick Rich. He's a rising legend in the graphic and web design space of my generation. Everything Nick touches is next level and never ceases to amaze me. His ability to take normal everyday sightings like the skylines, sunsets, streets and turn them into epic images that tell a story is unmatched. If you haven’t heard of Nick Rich, you’ll get to know his why, his entrepreneurship journey, and how he got started with Deeper Than The Brand. How can you stay connected with Nick and Deeper Than The Brand? Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justnickrich/ Buy Nick’s Canvas Prints: https://shop.iamnickrich.com/ Visit Deeper Than The Brand website: https://www.deeperthanthebrand.com/

On this episode of Conversations With #AskAsh, I’m joined by Bryan-Jean Pierre, Personal Trainer and CEO of Miscfit Studio in Atlanta. What intrigued me the most about Bryan is his tenacity in building his invite-only and women-only fitness studio and program. Over the years, I’ve watched Bryan from afar put his heart and passion into helping his clients achieve their health and fitness goals. This episode uncovers his NFL journey, why Bryan isn’t interested in having a lot of money in his hands...

On this episode of Conversations with #AskAsh, I’m joined by Juan Alvarado, personal and professional development coach. I’ve admired Juan’s intellect, values, and personal drive to help others reach their purpose in life. Personally, Juan has helped me become a better leader through the strength finders assessment as I was transitioning to a new position and team in my career. This episode uncovers self-motivation, why a leader’s role isn’t to make his team happy, the importance of understanding with your team, and so much more!

I don’t know about you but entrepreneurship can be as unpredictable and unstable as a 3 legged chair. You know what I mean? In this episode, we’re talking less tech and systems and getting a glimpse into the personal side of business. One of my mantra’s that I live by: The Power of Pivot. It’s the ability to remain flexible and agile so you can know how and when to make the necessary decisions. Take a listen as I unpeel the layers of how I pivot in life and business.

Podcast Summary In this episode, we explore how to effectively work with teams without burnout! You’ll learn the art and science of communication apps, how to foster positive communication with your team members, and how business recipes enhance the structure of your team.

In this episode, we are diving back into the wonderful world of Virtual Summits and examining my signature framework: “Designing the People Experience,” for your next Virtual Summit. During this pandemic season, everyone has adjusted (for better or worse) to all things virtual. Personally, I’ve have attended 10+ virtual events per week from workshops to meeting to virtual conference this year. Over the past couple of years, I’ve noticed key strategies that elevate an attendee’s virtual experience. If you’re an online business owner who is looking to build a tribe, become an authority in your industry, and generate leads, you’ll want to tune into this episode. Grab your pen and paper or google doc and get ready to Design the People Experience of your virtual summit.

In this episode, we are cookin’ up our favorite dishes. Guess what? I’m not talking about food. You’re probably wondering what this episode is really about, which are business recipes. These are the processes in our business that help us operate more efficiently in your business. Tune in as I outline what types of business recipes should create in your business and why they are important for solopreneurs and teams.

In this episode, we explore how Virtual Events especially summits are profitable systems for your business. You’ll learn about the different event types: webinars, conferences, and summits as well as the benefits of hosting an online event. I’m breaking down all limiting beliefs of why some believe that Virtual Summits aren’t a fit for their business.

In this episode, we discuss how clients will talk about us (as business owners) like a topic on the Shade Room. Why? Because our systems and operations are out of sync and out of wack. One of the most missed opportunities that entrepreneurs have is centered on the client experience. Ashley breaks down each component of the client experience, why you the client experience is critical for the success your business and client referrals, and key technology software that will help enhance your client experience.

In the first episode of Conversations with #AskAsh, we get an inside look as to how this podcast wasn’t a reality, how to overcome hurdles in your business, and why there isn’t a one-stop-shop system for your business.