[ENTREPRENEURSHIP] Ep. 453 Building with Purpose & Balancing Life with Kelsey Murphy
What if you didn’t have to choose between growing a business you love and living a life that actually feels good? This week, Ash is joined by Kelsey Murphy, a renowned business and life coach and host of the Whiskey and Work podcast, for a refreshing conversation about building with heart, staying focused, and finding your version of balance as an entrepreneur and parent. They dive into how Kelsey launched her career (thanks to a surprising run-in with Leo Babauta), and how she learned to take bold, imperfect action- before everything was figured out. They unpack how to stay focused amidst “shiny object syndrome,” the power of a three-year manifesto, and how to make confident decisions in business while staying aligned with your core values. Kelsey also shares what it really looks like to raise three kids while running a successful business- without losing your mind or your joy. If you’re ready to grow your business with heart, build deeper relationships with your audience, and stay grounded through it all, this episode will leave you both fired up and deeply seen. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How to start before you're ready and build confidence along the way. Strategies for balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship with grace. The value of a three-year manifesto to guide your long-term vision. How to make smart decisions while avoiding shiny object syndrome. Why authentic storytelling is your most powerful marketing tool. How to align your business goals with your lifestyle and personal values. Connect with Kelsey Murphy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelseymurphy/ Podcast: https://www.kelseymurphy.com/whiskeyandwork Website: https://www.kelseymurphy.com/ Connect with Ash: https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl/ Want to become a professional speaker and skyrocket your personal brand? Ashley’s team at Wise Whisper Agency offers a done-with-you method to get your signature talk written and booked and it's helped more than 100 clients onto the TEDx stage! Head over to WiseWhisperAgency.com/speak
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[PERSONAL GROWTH] Ep. 452 Unlocking the Power of Intuition & Self-Discovery with Allyson Byrd
This week, Ash is joined by Allyson Byrd, a renowned profit accelerator and conscious voice alchemist, to dive into the transformative power of intuition, self-reflection, and finding one's authentic voice. Allyson shares her powerful journey from growing up as a Black girl in the South to becoming a leading voice in entrepreneurship, offering deep insights into overcoming imposter syndrome, stepping into personal power, and using storytelling as a tool for empowerment. Allyson and Ash explore the impact of generational influences on self-belief and financial success, discussing how ancestral experiences shape our intuition and decision-making.Tune in to learn how to integrate your intuition, instinct, and intellect to create wealth, personal fulfillment, and self-embodiment. If you’re ready to harness your intuition and step into your full potential, this episode is filled with actionable wisdom you won’t want to miss! In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How to harness intuition for decision-making and self-discovery. The impact of generational influences on financial success and self-belief. Practical ways to break free from limiting beliefs and imposter syndrome. How to integrate intuition, instinct, and intellect for personal and professional growth. The role of storytelling in empowerment and economic transformation. Strategies to balance digital identity with authentic self-expression. Visit shopify.com/youturn and only pay $1 for your first month's trial. Connect with Allyson Byrd Instagram: https://allysonbyrd.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjDpOsKySuHOvq5VcMottfg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachallyson/ Website: https://allysonbyrd.com/ Connect with Ash: https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl/ Want to become a professional speaker and skyrocket your personal brand? Ashley’s team at Wise Whisper Agency offers a done-with-you method to get your signature talk written and booked and it's helped more than 100 clients onto the TEDx stage! Head over to WiseWhisperAgency.com/speak
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[MOTIVATION] Ep. 451 Finding Courage & Overcoming Distractions with Tanner Clark
This week, Ash is joined by Tanner Clark, a motivational speaker and TEDx presenter passionate about helping people break free from distractions and reach their full potential. Tanner shares his powerful journey from being an unmotivated teenager to becoming a sought-after speaker, inspiring audiences with his message of resilience and courage. Tanner and Ash dive deep into the impact of excessive screen time and the ways digital distractions are stealing our ability to focus and create, but it’s not just about screen time. Tune in to learn what’s beneath this struggle. Tanner shares how crafting and delivering a TEDx talk has the power to transform your career. He also provides actionable strategies for building resilience, navigating fear, and making intentional choices—even in environments that don’t naturally encourage courage. If you’re ready to reclaim your focus, overcome distractions, and step into your best self, this episode is packed with insights and motivation you won’t want to miss! In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How to shift from passive consumption to active creation. The impact of excessive screen time on motivation and focus. The "one second of strength" concept for making empowered choices. How to build resilience and choose courage over distraction. Behind-the-scenes insights into preparing for a TEDx talk. Practical steps for stepping into your purpose and sharing your message with the world. Visit shopify.com/youturn and only pay $1 for your first month's trial. Connect with Tanner Clark Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtannerclark/?hl=en One Second Of Strength | Tanner Clark | TEDxTimpview Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iskvGvjq4rM Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/67qMa7vne8N3R6iqvfhAHl Connect with Ash: https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl/ Want to become a professional speaker and skyrocket your personal brand? Ashley’s team at Wise Whisper Agency offers a done-with-you method to get your signature talk written and booked and it's helped more than 100 clients onto the TEDx stage! Head over to WiseWhisperAgency.com/speak
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[PERSONAL GROWTH] Ep. 450 Unlocking the Power of Self-Love & Emotional Safety with Jill Sherer Murray
This week, Ash is joined by Jill Sherer Murray, a renowned author, speaker, and expert in communications and relationships. Jill shares her wisdom on the vital role of emotional safety in relationships and the transformative power of self-love and confidence. Together, they dive into how self-acceptance is the key to overcoming insecurities and building deeper, more authentic connections with others. Jill introduces her concept of "big wild love," which empowers individuals to step into their worth and confidently express their needs in relationships. Jill and Ash explore the challenges many face in relationships, particularly when it comes to communicating personal needs and desires due to fears of imperfection and abandonment. But the conversation doesn’t stop there. Jill provides practical tools for fostering self-awareness and growth, including journaling as a means of aligning inner desires with personal truths. She explains how this practice can help individuals gain clarity, make empowered decisions, and prevent compromising their dreams in the pursuit of love. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to strengthen their relationships and enhance their emotional well-being through self-love, patience, and open communication. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: The importance of self-acceptance in building deeper, more authentic connections. How to communicate personal needs confidently in relationships. Practical strategies for approaching difficult conversations from a place of love. How journaling can align your inner truths and foster self-awareness. The power of emotional safety and commitment in nurturing long-lasting relationships. How to practice patience and reflection to improve communication with your partner. Connect with Jill Sherer-Murray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letgoforit/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letgoforit/ Website: https://www.letgoforit.com/ Connect with Ash: https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl/ Want to become a professional speaker and skyrocket your personal brand? Ashley’s team at Wise Whisper Agency offers a done-with-you method to get your signature talk written and booked and it's helped more than 100 clients onto the TEDx stage! Head over to WiseWhisperAgency.com/speak
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[LEADERSHIP & MENTAL TOUGHNESS] Ep. 449 How to Build Resilience & Lead with Strength with Jon Cheplak
This week, Ash is joined by Jon Cheplak, a high-performance CEO coach known for helping top leaders develop the mental toughness required for success. Jon shares his expertise on resilience, breaking down how “forced suffering” builds strength and why reflecting on past challenges is key to sustaining productivity and profitability. Ash and Jon dive into the internal battles that often show up as business struggles, revealing how evaluating execution quality before making strategic changes can prevent costly mistakes. They also explore the power of “borrowed belief” in overcoming fear and disappointment, using Ash’s experience of having her TEDx talk removed as a case study in inspired execution versus reactionary decision-making. Drawing from Gary Zukav’s wisdom, they emphasize the importance of seeing the bigger picture, especially for professionals navigating high-pressure environments like real estate. If you are struggling to see the bigger picture, stuck focused on small details to move the need forward, this episode is packed with valuable insights on using resilience to your advantage. It’s time to step out of suffering and into aligned action! If you’re ready to cultivate mental resilience, lead with confidence, and create a thriving business, this episode is packed with invaluable insights you won’t want to miss! In This Episode, You’ll Learn: The role of mental toughness in leadership and business success. How “forced suffering” strengthens resilience and sharpens execution. The importance of evaluating execution quality before making business changes. How to use “borrowed belief” to overcome fear and uncertainty. Strategies for aligning personal and company values to build high-performing teams. The power of emotional intelligence and personal branding in leadership. Visit shopify.com/youturn and only pay $1 for your first month's trial. Visit pique.com/youturn for 20% off your order + a FREE starter kit Connect with Jon Cheplak Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheplaklive/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joncheplak/ Website: https://www.cheplakagentdevelopment.com/mar20?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaadEPE8LRu_Clj8D1PyxA7zp0eN-O35P-y_CdGzfzjjc79Aj3EXjpkr3Lg_aem_FXfgAljxpc6VPIsJM7rUdg Connect with Ash: https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl/ Want to become a professional speaker and skyrocket your personal brand? Ashley’s team at Wise Whisper Agency offers a done-with-you method to get your signature talk written and booked and it's helped more than 100 clients onto the TEDx stage! Head over to WiseWhisperAgency.com/speak
Join our host Ashley Stahl each week for conversations with the world's top business, branding and psychology experts to help you amplify your success in work and life!
As an international bestselling author and the CEO of Wise Whisper, an agency that's helped more than 100 clients craft their motivational speeches and land a spot on the stage of their dreams, Ashley pulls both mystical and practical information out of every guest that you can leave each episode with lasting tools to build your brand and career (whether in corporate or as an entrepreneur!).
Ashley's book and show, both called YOU TURN, are devoted to helping you make meaningful "You Turns" in your life-- the choice to keep coming home to your truest self. When she's not podcasting, she's walking her german shepherd Jupiter, having snaccidents with funfetti cupcakes, or helping her clients at Wise Whisper Agency craft stories that captivate audiences, instill a sense of awe, and heal humanity.
Stages Wise Whisper clients have been booked on include the World Business Executive Coaching Summit, C200, Small Business Explo, South By Southwest (SXSW), Monetize Your Expertise Summit, People 1st, Corporate World Intelligence, coaching.com, and TEDx. In fact, Wise Whisper's helped more than 100 clients specifically land their spot on the TEDx stage with nearly 100% success.
If you're ready to become a professional speaker, land your spot on some of the world's biggest stages, and skyrocket your personal brand, connect. with Ashley's team at Wise Whisper Agency-- visit WiseWhisperAgency.com to learn more.
Ashley's book and show, both called YOU TURN, are devoted to helping you make meaningful "You Turns" in your life, defined as critical moments of transformation when you become radically honest with yourself about some core area of your life that isn't working the way you want it to - and decide to finally make a transformation change.
It's time to conquer your fears, up your confidence, and create the business or brand you envision...without taking life too seriously.
If you are ready to become a professional speaker and skyrocket your personal brand, connect with Ashley's team at Wise Whisper Agency to get your signature talk written and booked on stage... Head over to WiseWhisperAgency.com/Speak
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