Ep. 10 - Answering the call, and then maybe slaying some dragons
Release Date: 02/21/2022
Ep. 10 - Answering the call, and then maybe slaying some dragons
Admittedly Ashley
Why the heck are these two entrepreneurs talking about slaying dragons? On each of our entrepreneurial journeys, we both discovered Joseph Campbell’s "The Hero's Journey." We discuss the monomyth and the metaphors and question the relation to our own experiences in approaching, entering, and navigating the unknown. Join me, Ashley Carson, and former restauranteur, Jonathan Sheer on Admittedly Ashley while we discuss whether Joe's monomyth might have been on to something. We're funny sometimes, too, but today, we discuss dragons. Follow @admittedlyashley on...
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Ep. 9 - Precious Cargo
Admittedly Ashley
Growing up in New Delhi, India, fashion designer Bhavyaa Prasad had her own set of challenges. Bhavyaa turned some of her painful experiences into purpose in bringing her precious creations to New York City. Tune in to our chat between two designers who met in New York City via New York Fashion Week, and realize we share similar missions in our creations: to protect our precious cargo, and to create it to last.
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Ep. 8 - It's my process, but it's their secret
Admittedly Ashley
Whether you're stepping off the runway, strutting into a Whitesnake concert, passing along a cherished family heirloom, or getting buttoned up for tea with Queen Elizabeth...all personas share a commonality: my jewelry has its own unique style, and a secret as to why it outlasts others. On this show, two women Heather Leigh of The ManFixer and Christina Forward of Podpopuli with completely different styles both share their experiences with my jewelry. I admit the favorite piece of mine, the Low Rider Body Chain, which was also worn by Hailey Baldwin Bieber on the red carpet and featured...
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Ep. 7 - Debriefing with 'Whiz' and Dad
Admittedly Ashley
This is what happens when the daughter of a late fighter pilot meets a fighter pilot who's fighting for fallen soldiers. After my dad had passed suddenly in 2008, I sought relentlessly for understanding and reasoning for the loss of the man who also happened to be an American hero. I recently met Matthew 'Whiz' Buckley, and after hearing his story, immediately told him my dad's story. Whiz is not only a decorated and retired Navy fighter pilot, CEO of Top Gun Options, author, keynote speaker, host of the Max AfterBurner podcast, but he is also fighting for our fallen heroes,...
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Ep. 6 - In Case You're Looking For A Sign
Admittedly Ashley
While I was in search of living a life of purpose, I saw signs along the way, but only learned to understand the signs once I embraced a world of discomfort. Call it coincidence. Call it divine intervention. Whatever you call it, within weeks of leaving the life of a starving artist behind me, I found myself in a place that nearly everyone told me did not exist. I had signed a national vendor contract with Equinox fitness clubs, while also simultaneously and serendipitously meeting celebrity wardrobe stylist, Maeve Reilly, who then introduced me to Hailey Baldwin Bieber, wife of Justin...
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Ep. 5 - Thirsty Thors-day on a Monday
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Since Thor clearly has trouble with public speaking and I’m still getting my sea legs as a baby podcaster, we thought we’d crack open a bottle of liquid courage to hash out a few topics. In Thor Conklin’s 22 years as an entrepreneur, being married, going through divorce, raising two children, starting five businesses (buying one, losing one), turning pain into purpose, becoming one of Tony Robbins’ senior trainers, coaching 7-figure earning entrepreneurs, running his podcast “Peak Performers” (which is approaching one million downloads) makes him to be, I believe, the kind of...
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Ep. 4 - Can you get high solely from listening to music? Science says YEP!
Admittedly Ashley
Join me as I share my personal experiences with music and how it influenced children with blindness that I taught, and inspired every design aspect of my jewelry line in New York City. I became curious about the effects of music on the human psyche and stumbled upon a reviews from prominent cognitive neuroscientists around the world. I began studying / relating my new found information regarding music to all areas of my life. Come nerd out with me as I scratch the surface on this topic, and blow your mind!!! email your thoughts and questions to and follow me...
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Ep. 3 - Flying Through Barriers
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I sit down with Elizabeth Solomeina, Forbes Business Council member, jewelry designer, and the Co-Founder and Managing Director of the largest platform of independent designers in the United States, Flying Solo. We take a walk down memory lane on our time in NYC to our collaborative shows in New York Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week, while we chat about the trajectory for independent fashion designers and the emerging paradigm shift in commerce. We remind ourselves that we entered fashion design solely for the love of our craft, and the challenges and barriers we face in our pursuit....
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Ep. 2 - The Gift of The Silver Lining
Admittedly Ashley
On Christmas Day, I dive deep into the essence of Ashley. Join me as I take you down memory lane, opening up about the sudden loss of my father and the quest to justify this detrimental loss. Navigating these deep emotions, I found myself channeling my energy, rather than unraveling. Pain is the catalyst of creation. It taught me a new craft, and created a woman that amazed me! I’ll take you around the corners where I found unimaginable recognition and the silver lining of jewelry creation and design. Little did I know each step would lead me to thousands of women all over the...
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Ep. 1 - Peeling Back The Layers
Admittedly Ashley
For my first podcast, I sit down with Brian Howie of the #1 podcast in the world in Dating & Relationships, "The Great Love Debate." As creatives paving our own way, we give a brief snapshot of how in just a few years, I went from a beginner jewelry maker to having my jewelry in fashion magazines all over the world. We pull back more layers and dissect the reality of freely exploring this land of opportunities, particularly our experiences in New York City and Los Angeles; navigating through the adversities in each of our industries; and the question of whether or not I’d started...
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