The Always Elegant Living Podcast
I get it! Somedays it feels as if you’re riding the “Hot Mess Express” and there’s no end in sight. Discover how you can elevate your life, create an intentional home and make what matters happen with ease and elegance. I’m on a mission to help busy women overcome the “Hot Mess” and create an elegant life they love by starting with the essentials. Everyday life doesn’t have to be so chaotic. Join me in discussions about ways to help you embrace simplicity with practical solutions and easy to implement ideas, so you can design a home and life you love. This is a source of encouragement. This is the change you’ve been looking for. This is the Always Elegant Living Podcast with Ashley Brown.
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EP 127: A Stress Free Christmas
10/18/2023
EP 127: A Stress Free Christmas
Are you dreaming of a peaceful and stress free Christmas this year? The holiday season should be filled with joy, laughter and unforgettable moments with loved ones, not stress and overwhelm. Imagine enjoying a beautifully decorated home, delicious meals, thoughtful gifts, and quality time with your family, all while keeping your sanity intact. It's not a dream — it's about to become your reality. From getting intentional to getting organized, I’m going to help get it together before the Holiday season so you can enjoy . IN THIS EPISODE ASHLEY DISCUSS: How to have a stress free Christmas The seven steps to getting everything together before the Holidays LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Reviews are everything on iTunes. Would you please take a moment and leave a review .
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EP 126: 14 Principles to Create a Life Full of Ease and Elegance
10/10/2023
EP 126: 14 Principles to Create a Life Full of Ease and Elegance
These 14 Always Elegant Living Principles are the building blocks to create a life full of ease and elegance. From shifting your self image to eliminating the excess, effortlessly organizing and refining your habits, these principles will have you transforming everything so you can live life beautifully. Make sure to download the printout so you can refer to it anytime you need a quick reminder. IN THIS EPISODE ASHLEY DISCUSS: How the 14 Always Elegant Living Principles can transform your entire life. Goes over all 14 Always Elegant Living Principles. Share how the 14 Always Elegant Living Principles fit into the Always Elegant Living Method The Always Elegant Living Membership. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Reviews are everything on iTunes. Would you please take a moment and leave a review .
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EP 125: The Power of Adding a Little More Elegance to your Environment
10/03/2023
EP 125: The Power of Adding a Little More Elegance to your Environment
Join Ashley in this pep style episode where she discusses the power of adding a little more elegance to your environment. From adding, scents, sounds and life, Ashley has got you covered. And don’t forget to check out to learn more about the monthly Always Elegant Living Membership
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EP 124: 10 Things to Eliminate to Live Life Elegantly
09/26/2023
EP 124: 10 Things to Eliminate to Live Life Elegantly
Have you ever wondered what you need to get rid of in order to live a beautiful and intentional life? That’s exactly what I’m sharing about in this episode. But it goes so much deeper than things. We also need to eliminate negativity, commitments and conflict to name a few. Tune into to discover the 10 things we need to eliminate to live life elegantly. IN THIS EPISODE ASHLEY DISCUSS: Ten things to eliminate to create a life full of ease and elegance. How clutter, disorganization, debt and messiness can leave us living a life filled with anxiety and overwhelm. The Always Elegant Living Membership. Taking strategic action. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Reviews are everything on iTunes. Would you please take a moment and leave a review .
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EP 123: Taking Action as an Elegant Woman
09/19/2023
EP 123: Taking Action as an Elegant Woman
There is a big difference between taking action and taking strategic action. Often times taking action can leave you feeling stuck on the hamster wheel of life. You may know the feeling. Where you’re doing all the things but it doesn’t ever feel like you’re making progress on anything. Strategic action is different. It’s taking action with strategy behind every step so you can move the needle forward on the things that matter most. And that’s exactly what I’m discussing in this episode of the podcast. How to take strategic action as an elegant woman. Plus, I have a huge surprise. This week only, I’m partnering with some amazing women who offer products and programs, through their businesses, to help you increase your productivity, wellness, health, and more! Through this AMAZING giveaway there are an array of products and programs to help transform your life. Including 3 months FREE inside the Always Elegant Living Membership where next month’s focus is all about Taking Strategic Action. Excited yet? You could win 1 of 40 prize packs – worth over $1,050 each! Check out the prize packs or better yet… But it gets better! While only 40 people will win one of the prize packs, EVERYONE can go on a free gift shopping spree by clicking ! All of the lovely women in this giveaway have come together to bring you whole bunch of free gifts! And, you can have all of them, if you want! So, grab all the free gifts to your heart’s content by clicking ! The giveaway closes on Friday, September 22, 2023 at 11:45 pm ET -- so don’t wait! Take strategic action today and enter to win or you can join the membership directly . I’m always cheering for you friend. Ashley IN THIS EPISODE ASHLEY DISCUSS: The difference between taking action and strategic action. How to take action as an elegant woman. The Always Elegant Living Membership. The Ultimate level-up your life Giveaway. All the freebies that’’ help transform everything. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Enter the Giveaway Here: Check out the Prize Packs for the giveaway Get the FREE GIFTS Reviews are everything on iTunes. Would you please take a moment and leave a review . Thank you so much for listening to The Always Elegant Living Podcast with Ashley Brown. Now that the episode is over, it's time for you to take action. What can you do today that will help you create who you want to be? Little by little progress adds up and in turn makes a big impact. If you'd like to continue the discussion head on over to and follow . If you loved listening to this episode, as much as I love sharing it, then . And if you're ready to take action and dive deeper into the topics that I discussed on the podcast, make sure to download the You have the power to create who you were made to be. You can move past the chaos and start living a life you love with ease. And remember, I'll be there cheering you on. Until next time. I'm Ashley Brown.
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EP 122: How to Create a Cozy Home Without Clutter
09/12/2023
EP 122: How to Create a Cozy Home Without Clutter
Touch, smell and taste are only a few ways to create a cozy home without clutter. Tune in to learn how Ashley adds subtle touches of warmth, scents and coziness to create a cozy home without all the clutter. No Hobby Lobby trip required. Just add a few of the finer things in life. IN THIS EPISODE ASHLEY DISCUSS: Easy ways to create a cozy home without clutter The importance of touch, smell, taste, texture and sound. Taking a fall walk How to make choices to avoid clutter LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Reviews are everything on iTunes. Would you please take a moment and leave a review .
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EP 121: Fast Ways to Transform your Self Image
09/05/2023
EP 121: Fast Ways to Transform your Self Image
Your self image is creating your entire life. And while shifting your self image does require you to do the inner work there are a few fast ways you can transform your self image. Tune in to learn how you quickly change your thoughts and in turn how you see yourself. IN THIS EPISODE ASHLEY DISCUSS: What your self image is and how it creates your entire life. 2 Fast ways to change your self image. The power of changing your surroundings. How shifting your style can change your self image. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Reviews are everything on iTunes. Would you please take a moment and leave a review .
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EP 120: How your Self Image is Creating your Entire Life
08/29/2023
EP 120: How your Self Image is Creating your Entire Life
Your self image is creating your entire life. Everything that surrounds you right now is most likely a reflection of your self image. How you see your self determines the choices that you make. And the choices that you make determine the surroundings that you find yourself in. This is exactly what we’re working on next month inside the Always Elegant Living Membership. Shifting your self image so you can elevate your surroundings. Mentioned in this Episode: The Always Elegant Living Membership
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EP 119: My Fall Wardrobe Must Haves
08/22/2023
EP 119: My Fall Wardrobe Must Haves
Fall is almost here and I could not be more excited. As I prepare for the upcoming season I started thinking through what I need and what are my fall wardrobe must haves. As I was making my fall wardrobe must haves list, I realized that you may find inspiration from this list as well, so I decided to share it with you. My must haves include my closet staples as well as a few pops of color in unexpected areas. i hope you enjoy this episode. Mentioned in this episode: Shifting your Self Image inside the Always Elegant Living Membership
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EP 118: Sunday Night Prep
08/15/2023
EP 118: Sunday Night Prep
Benjamin Franklin said “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” I don’t know about you, but I refuse to spend my time feeling as if I’m failing when all I needed to do was plan. Don’t get me wrong, there are a lot of things in life I fail at, but the reason why I fail is hardly ever because I did not have a plan. I refuse to spend all my time in reaction mode, and having a solid plan in place alleviates most of that. Enter, my “Sunday Night Prep” routine. This is when I plan and prepare to make sure I’m ready for the week ahead. After implementing my “Sunday Night Prep” routine many years ago, the only things I react too now are the ones that are out of my control such as a sick kid or a canceled appointment. In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what my “Sunday Night Prep” routine looks like and how I prep for the week based on what matters most to me. Mentioned in this episode: The Always Elegant Living Membership
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EP 117: 10 Things to Cultivate as an Elegant Woman
08/01/2023
EP 117: 10 Things to Cultivate as an Elegant Woman
Living life as an elegant woman means something different to everyone. What I define as elegant may not necessarily be what you define as elegant and that’s okay. While we each have our own style, it’s important that we cultivate these 10 things to create a life full of ease and elegance. To learn more about The Always Elegant Living Membership visit:
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EP 116: 5 Reasons to Build an Elegant Life on a Solid Foundation
07/25/2023
EP 116: 5 Reasons to Build an Elegant Life on a Solid Foundation
When it comes to creating a life full of ease and elegance, it’s imperative that you take action based on your foundation. But why does your foundation matter so much? In this episode, I’ll be discussing 5 reasons to build an elegant life on a solid foundation so that you can experience results much faster. You gain clarity. You get to decide what matters most to you and when you have clarity you can focus on what's important and decisions become easier. You can define your essentials. These are your non-negotiables. The things, actions and beliefs that will help you transform your life. You can confidently set audacious goals. When you set an audacious goal it requires you up-level your thoughts and show-up different. You can take strategic action. Taking action is great. But taking “strategic” action is even better. Strategic action allows you to reach your audacious goals directly without feeling stuck on the hamster wheel of life. You can refine your habits. Refined habits will help you reach your goals much faster. A solid foundation will help you quickly transform your home, life and style based on what matters most to you. If you’re ready to create a solid foundation then join me in the Always Elegant Living Membership. During the month of August I will be teaching you how to create your foundation, answer your most burning questions and help you implement a plan to reach your audacious goals. You can learn more about the membership :
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EP 115: The Always Elegant Living Method
07/18/2023
EP 115: The Always Elegant Living Method
Are you ready to create a life full of ease and elegance? Then this episode is for you. The Always Elegant Living Method is the exact step by step plan I use every time I want to make my home, life or style easier and more beautiful. This episode will walk you through the simple, 4-step process and how you can apply the AEL Method to each area of your life. If you’re ready to decide what matters most, shift your self image, take strategic action and establish rhythms that’ll help you become the women you’ve always wanted to be, then make sure to tune in. And if you need more support or want to dive deeper into the AEL Method, then the Always Elegant Living Membership is the perfect place to start. You can learn more about what the AEL Membership has to offer here:
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EP 114: Making Decisions using the "Too" Rule.mp3
07/11/2023
EP 114: Making Decisions using the "Too" Rule.mp3
When it comes to making simple daily decisions in our household, my husband and I run everything through the "too" filter. From what time to eat dinner, to date night plans and more, the "too" rule has helped us maintain a life full of ease. In this episode, I break down exactly what the "too" rule is and how you can apply it to your own life to make everyday decisions. I also mention that something new will be announced in next week's episode so stay tuned for more updates.
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EP 113: 5 Hobbies You Need
05/02/2023
EP 113: 5 Hobbies You Need
I was scrolling through Instagram the other day and saw a post about the 5 hobbies you need. I was immediately intrigued and started thinking through all the hobbies I have now and how they fit with "The 5 Hobbies I need." Since I had a lot to say about hobbies in general, I decided to share my hobbies and how I categorize each one. Mentioned in this Episode: IG Post by Berta Raves Always Elegant Living:
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EP 112: All or Nothing Thinking with Kate House
04/18/2023
EP 112: All or Nothing Thinking with Kate House
Have you ever not taken action on something because you feel that if you can’t do it perfectly then why even bother? All or nothing thinking can keep us stuck where we are, hold us back or even stop us from starting. And that’s exactly what we’re talking about on today’s episode. Kate House from Live by Design will be sharing 3 practical ways we can move past the all or nothing thinking and help find the courage to take imperfect action. Mentioned in this episode: The Goals with Soul Summit - Hosted May 1-4, 2023 via Private Podcast Feed Free Training: How to Easily Manage Your Home without Constant Tasks Consuming your Life Connect with Kate House: The Live by Design Co Website: IG: @mskatehouse FB Group:
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EP 111: Evolving with the Seasons - A Pep Talk
04/11/2023
EP 111: Evolving with the Seasons - A Pep Talk
As we know there are many seasons of life. From spring to summer, different life stages and seasons of busyness and rest. In today's pep talk style episode, I'm sharing how my family's day to day routines and rhythms change. I'm sharing what saves me time and energy and how I can still easily manage my household even during our busy season. Make sure to check out my FREE Training at:
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EP 110: 3 Essential Tools that Help Keep my Life Organized
03/28/2023
EP 110: 3 Essential Tools that Help Keep my Life Organized
As I was organizing my life this past week I realized that there are 3 essentials tools I use over and over again. These 3 tools allow me to brain dump everything on my mind and organize my thoughts in a way that not only is practical but also keeps tasks and due dates top of mind. I’ve used these 3 essential tools for years now and today I’m sharing my process of how I organize my life.
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EP 109: Transitioning your Home from Winter to Spring
03/21/2023
EP 109: Transitioning your Home from Winter to Spring
“Evolving with the Seasons” is one of my favorite Always Elegant Living Principles. Whether we talking about evolving with the seasons of life or evolving with the actual season, I’m a huge believer that we need to always be evolving. Im today’s episode, I’ll be discussing how to transition your home from Winter to Spring so your environment can reflect the season that is upon us. If you want to learn more about easily managing your home tasks such as the laundry and dishes, make sure to check out my FREE Training .
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EP 108: Minimalism and Simplicity
03/14/2023
EP 108: Minimalism and Simplicity
Minimalism and simplicity are two words that get thrown around a lot when you are trying to declutter and easily manage your home. In this episode, I’m breaking down how I use minimalism and simplicity throughout my home without being a minimalist or living a small life. To see how I’m able to easily manage my home in 15 minutes a day without constant tasks consuming my life make sure to check out this training. v FREE TRAINING: How to easily manage your home in 15 minutes a day without constant tasks consuming your life FREE training.
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EP 107: Incorporating Fun into Everyday Life
03/07/2023
EP 107: Incorporating Fun into Everyday Life
Richard Branson said, “Fun is one of the most important - and underrated - ingredients in any successful venture. If you're not having fun, then it's probably time to call it quits and try something else.” In this episode, I’m going to discuss how to incorporate more fun into your everyday life. From making movement more fun to transforming weekly habits into experiences and traditions I’m going to share how I’ve incorporated more fun into everything I do. Learn More at:
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EP 106: 7 Ways to Love Yourself Everyday
02/14/2023
EP 106: 7 Ways to Love Yourself Everyday
Happy Valentine's Day my beautiful friend. Today I'm going to be discussing 7 ways to love yourself everyday. This episode is all about daily habits and the effect that these habits have on your everyday life. I have personally seen my life shift as a direct result of these 7 daily habits and I can't wait to share them with you. Learn More at:
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EP 105: #1 Mistake Women Make when Trying to Create Change
02/07/2023
EP 105: #1 Mistake Women Make when Trying to Create Change
We are almost at the end of January and I want to ask you... "How are your New Year's resolutions working out?" I'm asking because, this is typically the time when New Years resolutions fizzle out and old habits kick back in. And it's not your fault. If you've been trying to create a change in your life but are starting to feel like your white knuckling it, there's one thing you can do that'll help you create the results you want. You can start working on your self-image. When you want to create lasting results in your life, the best place to start is with how you think about yourself. Everything that surrounds you is most likely a reflection of your self image. How you see yourself determines the choices that you make. So the choices that you make determine the surroundings that you find yourself in. You've created what is around you right now by the choices that you’ve made, based on the beliefs that you have but your environment is also reflecting back those beliefs about yourself. So when you feel like your white knuckling the actions needed to create the result that you want, think about the women you need to become. Ask yourself: "Who do I need to become to loose the weight?" "Who do I need to become to have a home that's clutter free and organized?" "Who do I need to become to ....?" When you start think about your goals in terms of who you need to become, then you can start to embody that future version of your self now. And when you embody your future self now, then you can begin to take strategic action that aligns with how you feel and who you're becoming. Versus trying to take action based on old thoughts. It will always feel like an uphill battle. This is the number one mistake I see women making when they are trying to create change in their life. And if you want to learn more about how to shift your self image so you can create an elegant life you love, then I invite you to join me as a founding student inside Always Elegant Living.
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EP 104: Creating an Elegant Life you Love
01/31/2023
EP 104: Creating an Elegant Life you Love
Creating an elegant life you love doesn't have to be so complicated. In this episode, I’m diving into the 4 simple steps needed to create an elegant life you love so you can stop feeling so overwhelmed by life and start enjoying it. Mentioned in the Episode: What Always Elegant Living means. The 4 simple steps to creating an elegant life you love. Announcement about the new Always Elegant Living signature program. To become a foundational student please visit: or you can learn more at:
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EP 103: 5 Mindsets to Embody as an Elegant Woman
01/24/2023
EP 103: 5 Mindsets to Embody as an Elegant Woman
Today I’ll be sharing the 5 mindsets that elegant women embody and how they can change your life. When you begin to embody these mindsets your life will begin to transform from the inside out. I’ll also be sharing what I’ve been working on behind the scenes at Always Elegant Living.
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EP 102: 3 To Do List Mistakes with Alicia Cohen
01/18/2023
EP 102: 3 To Do List Mistakes with Alicia Cohen
Do you want to be more productive and efficient when it comes to tackling your to do list? Then this episode is a perfect listen for you. Alice Cohen from Alicia Cohen design is going to be discussing the 3 mistakes you may be making when it comes to your to do list. Alicia is a planning and productivity expert, wife and homeschooling mom. She is also a business owner and blogger. Through her business, Alicia Cohen Designs, she teaches busy moms intentional planning, effective productivity, and important mindset shifts to increase peace and calm in their lives while also being focused on what matters most. Alicia built her business based on her own journey of overcoming her overwhelmed and frazzled life -- what she calls the "hamster wheel marathon" -- and now teaches the methods that she discovered (and uses personally) to other women. In this episode Alicia shares: -The 3 to do list mistakes you may be making and what to do instead -The to do list app she recommends and why -The mindset shifts that'll help manage your to-do list -Free access to her new workshop Links Mentioned in this Episode: Alicia Cohen Designs Free Workshop -- The Only To-Do List System You Need to Get Your Busy Life Under Control TODAY! IG Handle
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EP 101: Enjoying the Holidays
11/22/2022
EP 101: Enjoying the Holidays
Happy Thanksgiving week. you have been planning and preparing for weeks and now it's time to enjoy the holidays. In this episode, I'm sharing how I create space and time for myself so I can be present and enjoy the holidays with my family. These are my best tips and hacks that'll help you fill your cup first during the busy season.
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EP 100: A Quick Holiday Pep Talk
11/15/2022
EP 100: A Quick Holiday Pep Talk
Today's episode is a quick pep talk style episode. I'm going to be sharing about what I'm prioritizing this holiday season and how you can set the intent and your priority as well.
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EP 099: Simple Habits That'll Change your Home
11/08/2022
EP 099: Simple Habits That'll Change your Home
Do you ever wonder what habits could change your home? After sitting down and working through my own habits that have changed my home throughout the years, I thought it might be helpful if I shared exactly what I do to manage my home. These simple habits have changed my home and they can change yours as well. To dive deeper into this topic, make sure to check out the FREE Training at:
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EP 098: 5 Ways to Create an Easier Holiday Season
11/01/2022
EP 098: 5 Ways to Create an Easier Holiday Season
When it comes to the holiday season there are always a few things we can do to make it easier. In this episode, I'm breaking down 5 ways you can create a more intentional, purposeful and easier holiday season based on what matters most to you. We all know the holidays can typically be a time of stress and overwhelm, but it doesn't have to be. Start implementing these 5 tips and reclaim your joy this holiday season. Mentioned in this Episode: Free Training: How to easily manage your home in 15 minutes without constant tasks consuming your life. Instagram Challenge: 5 Days to an Easier Holiday Season
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