14 | Tired, Overwhelmed, and Wondering Why? Here’s the Shift That Changes Everything
Release Date: 04/17/2025
24 | Faithfulness Over Flashy: Why Small, Consistent Steps Matter More Than You Think
Sustainable Foundations | Equipping Christian Women for Faith-Based Business Growth and Sustainable Scaling
In a culture obsessed with fast growth, flashy numbers, and viral wins, it’s easy to feel like your small steps aren’t enough. But in today’s episode of the Sustainable Foundations Podcast, we’re slowing things down and flipping that narrative — because in the Kingdom, faithfulness always outweighs flashiness. Ashleigh shares powerful encouragement and Biblical truth to remind you that slow doesn’t mean stuck, unseen doesn’t mean unfruitful, and quiet consistency might just be the greatest superpower in your business. If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I even doing enough?” or...
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23 | How to Slow Down This Summer Without Losing Momentum in Your Business
Sustainable Foundations | Equipping Christian Women for Faith-Based Business Growth and Sustainable Scaling
Hey sweet friend — welcome back to the Sustainable Foundations Podcast, the go-to show for faith-led solopreneurs who are done with the hustle and ready to build businesses anchored in peace, purpose, and sustainable growth. In today’s episode, we’re talking about a struggle that hits extra hard in summer: the pressure to keep up, show up, and hustle harder... even when everything in you is craving rest. If you've ever found yourself thinking: → “If I slow down, I’ll fall behind.” → “Everyone else is launching — maybe I should be doing more…” → “Can I really rest...
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22 | Rebuilding Your Weekly Rhythm for a Sustainable Summer
Sustainable Foundations | Equipping Christian Women for Faith-Based Business Growth and Sustainable Scaling
Let’s be real for a second: summer as a faith-led solopreneur is beautifully messy. The kids are home, routines go out the window, and your once tightly packed schedule suddenly feels like a game of Tetris. But what if you didn’t have to fight it? What if you rebuilt your rhythm — one that reflects the season you’re actually in? In this cozy episode, Ashleigh gets real about summer mornings (spoiler: she’s not a 6:30am fan), how her own rhythms shift when school’s out, and the four intentional steps you can take to design a weekly rhythm that supports your capacity, your calling,...
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21 | Can You Grow a Business Without Hustling? (Faith-Driven Growth Strategies)
Sustainable Foundations | Equipping Christian Women for Faith-Based Business Growth and Sustainable Scaling
What if slowing down wasn’t the beginning of the end… but the beginning of your breakthrough? In this deeply honest and encouraging episode, I share the story of “Rachel,” a client who looked successful on the outside — full roster, growing waitlist, dream-worthy brand — but behind the scenes, she was running on fumes. If you’ve ever felt like momentum comes at the cost of your margin… you are so not alone. Together, we’ll explore what it really means to trade hustle for holy alignment. We’ll talk through: Why fear often fuels our need to do more How hustle masquerades...
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20 | How to Create a Simple Summer System That Actually Works
Sustainable Foundations | Equipping Christian Women for Faith-Based Business Growth and Sustainable Scaling
Summer doesn’t have to mean choosing between slowing down or staying consistent in your business. If you’re navigating the tension between motherhood, memory-making, and maintaining momentum — this episode is for you. Today, we’re diving into a practical and peace-filled summer rhythm rooted in my SOUL Framework™ to help you: Prioritize what’s actually essential Batch and automate with ease Create a flexible weekly rhythm that honors your season Build in soul-level rest (without guilt) Because friend, you don’t need to do more. You need to do what matters — on...
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19 | How to Build a God-Centered Business (Not Just a Faith-Branded One)
Sustainable Foundations | Equipping Christian Women for Faith-Based Business Growth and Sustainable Scaling
You’ve seen the posts: “God is my CEO.” “Built on faith.” Bible verses in bios. Worship music playing in the background of reels. And listen — it’s beautiful that more business owners are talking about their faith. But if we’re being real? That surface-level faith isn’t always what’s shaping our strategy. A lot of us say we want God at the center… But we’re still checking Stripe more than we’re seeking Him. We’re quoting Scripture while quietly panicking about engagement. We’re building from pressure — and calling it obedience. In this...
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18 | The Hustle Isn’t Holy — You Are Called to Build
Sustainable Foundations | Equipping Christian Women for Faith-Based Business Growth and Sustainable Scaling
Does it feel like no matter how much you do, peace still feels just out of reach? In this powerful episode, Ashleigh unpacks the deeper layers of hustle culture that have crept into our daily rhythms — and why they’re keeping faith-led solopreneurs stuck in survival mode. This isn’t about busy launch seasons or packed to-do lists. This is about the default pace you’ve been operating in… and whether it truly reflects God’s design for your life and business. Because hustle might look impressive, but it won’t sustain your soul. And you were never called to build the world’s way....
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17 | 5 Signs Your Business Needs a Foundation Check (And What to Do About It)
Sustainable Foundations | Equipping Christian Women for Faith-Based Business Growth and Sustainable Scaling
Are you unknowingly building your business on a shaky foundation? In this episode, we’re doing a little spring cleaning — not in your closet, but in your business backend. I’m walking you through five common (but sneaky!) signs that your systems, structure, and rhythms might be working against you instead of for you. From undocumented workflows to inconsistent client experiences, we’re diving into the real reasons growth feels heavy — and what it looks like to build a business that’s not just visible, but sustainable. You’ll learn: Why relying on memory is stalling your...
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16 | The 3 Hidden Causes of Business Overwhelm (That No One Talks About)
Sustainable Foundations | Equipping Christian Women for Faith-Based Business Growth and Sustainable Scaling
Overwhelmed? You’re showing up, doing “all the right things”… so why does it still feel so heavy? In this episode of Sustainable Foundations, we are peeling back the layers of business overwhelm — the kind that doesn’t go away with a new planner or a better morning routine. Whether you’re in a season of planting, pivoting, or pushing through, you’ll want to lean in for this heart-to-heart on what’s really at the root of the exhaustion. Inside this episode, we’re unpacking: → Why traditional productivity hacks aren’t enough for faith-led founders → The silent...
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15 | Drowning in Overwhelm? Here's Why More Hustle Won’t Save You
Sustainable Foundations | Equipping Christian Women for Faith-Based Business Growth and Sustainable Scaling
If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in overwhelm — like no matter how hard you work, it’s never enough — this episode is your life raft. 🛟 Today on Sustainable Foundations, we’re having a heart-to-heart about why more hustle isn’t the solution to your stuckness — and why you are not the problem. 💛 You’re showing up. You’re sowing seeds. But if your growth feels like it’s draining you dry instead of producing lasting fruit, it’s time to check the soil you're planted in — not just your schedule. 🌱 Inside this episode, we’ll unpack: ✨ Why overwhelm...
info_outlineToday on Sustainable Foundations, we’re getting real about something that’s been quietly weighing you down — and no, it’s not because you’re doing it wrong. 💛
If you’re feeling bone-tired, heart-heavy, and wondering why building the thing God called you to feels so hard... this episode is for you. 🌿
Spoiler: You’re not the problem. The soil you’ve been planted in might be.
Inside today’s conversation, we’ll unpack:
✨ Why hustle culture has subtly crept into faith-led businesses (and how it’s exhausting you)
✨ How to recognize if you’ve been building your God-given dream on a counterfeit foundation
✨ What it really means to step into your identity as a Faith-Led CEO
✨ The powerful shift that invites you out of striving and into sustainable, Spirit-led growth
You’ll learn:
🌿 Why God cares more about your foundation than your output
🌿 What a Faith-Led CEO really looks like (hint: it's not about your title — it's about your posture)
🌿 Three simple first steps to start replanting your business in better soil this week
Plus — I’ll walk you through a practical journaling inventory to help you pinpoint where the pressure has been sneaking in, and how you can start uprooting it with God, not apart from Him.
Friend, you were never meant to build God's mission with the world’s blueprints.
There’s a better way — a way rooted in peace, faithfulness, and fruit that actually lasts. 🍃
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