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Author: Ashley McDonald

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The Shamelessly Ambitious Podcast is hosted by Ash McDonald, a Therapist turned Business & Life Mentor with over a decade of entrepreneurial experience and a heart dedicated to empowering women to live Above The Standard, this podcast is your go-to destination for real, raw, and unfiltered conversations.


Join Ash as she shamelessly & fearlessly combines honesty, motherhood, and womanhood to create a space that celebrates the dynamic nature of being a woman in business, but most importantly, a woman experiencing life. From juggling entrepreneurship and homeschooling three children to nurturing her own soul's journey, Ash shares her insights, wisdom, and humor with authenticity and vulnerability.


In each episode, Ash invites you to embrace your innate power and potential. Whether you're here to learn practical strategies for building a multi-million dollar business while reclaiming your time and freedom, or seeking connection with like-minded women who refuse to be confined by society's expectations, this is your community.


Inside the Shamelessly Ambitious Podcast, we shatter barriers and redefine standards. We believe in the magic of sisterhood, the importance of inner healing, and the liberation that comes from living life on your own terms. This is your permission slip to trust your intuition and live in alignment with your values. It's not just about achieving success; it's about crafting a life that resonates with your soul's purpose and brings you joy every step of the way because you have the power to create your own rhythms of life.


If you're ready to break free from the limitations of others' perceptions, release the shame shackles you may have been carrying for too long, and step into a new sense of belonging, let’s freaking go, my friend. Tune in, lean in, and let's rise together. Because here, we don't settle for anything less than Above The Standard.

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Ah! I can hardly believe it… this is the final episode of 2022. I'm so freaking glad you've been such a big part of my year! This space is my favorite and one where I can be so vulnerable and it’s because of you! So thank you for being here. In this episode of the Shamelessly Ambitious Podcast, I'm here to chat with you about some really important CEO moves to be making as we close in on the end of the year and embark on a new one. This is a really good time for you to take a 30...
In this episode of the Shamelessly Ambitious Podcast, I’m talking to Nina Gibson, one of my favorite people and a previous client. She is an SEO expert & a visibility enthusiast and I love witnessing her journey + her growth. Today we are chatting about what it looks like to truly do business differently, to find alignment, to live your dream, and to really up the ante on your visibility. As Nina said in the episode, “I was clinging to this idea of ‘I need to overwork ...
In this episode of the Shamelessly Ambitious Podcast, I’m continuing the conversation I started in last week’s episode surrounding the coaching industry and how it feels broken. This week, I’m diving into the concept of pricing and how important it is that we are doing it from an intuitive and aligned place, rather than following industry standards. In the coaching industry, I witness people charging an astronomical amount for their mentorship. The big question is if they are doing so...
The last couple of months have left me feeling like the coaching industry is broken. This sentiment has constantly been coming up for me in conversations with clients and colleagues who feel the same way. I’ve found myself wondering how I fit in this industry. I’ve been trying to figure out how to continue doing things the way I want to, while constantly reminding myself that changing my mind is normal. Based on my conversations, I know this isn’t just a “me” feeling, and it’s time to talk ab...
In this episode of the Shamelessly Ambitious Podcast, I’m talking with a dear friend, client, holistic healer, and life coach who coincidentally attended her own Ayahuasca retreat experience about a week after I did, Molly Rasanen. Molly and I have been chatting a lot about our experiences, breakthroughs, and shifts both of us have felt since our Ayahuasca ceremonies. We were both incredibly moved by the experiences we had. Molly shares the conscious awakening of her traumatic bi...
Welcome back to the Shamelessly Ambitious Podcast! We are back to your normally scheduled weekly episodes as the Momentum Project has come to an end. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did and that you received the deepest possible impact. Needless to say, a lot has happened in the last couple of months…I attended an Ayahuasca retreat in Costa Rica, we kicked off and completed the Momentum Project, my family took a quick trip back to the US, and then we arrived in Italy where we’re cur...
Welcome back to the Shamelessly Ambitious Podcast and to day 30 of the Momentum Project! The final day! I can't believe we are here and that this beautiful project has come to an end. I am honestly so deeply honored and grateful to share, to teach, and to pour into you. I am rooting for you and your success, your way, always. So, in the final episode of The Momentum Project, I am here to remind you that success is not circumstantial, it’s an inside job. I also know that it is 100% norm...
Welcome back to the Shamelessly Ambitious Podcast and to day 29 of the Momentum Project! I always want to be the one who shares the truth, so today I’m coming in with a super candid no-notes episode. I've been in this season of complicated and uncomfortable, and I’m having a tough time. So, I’m talking about this current experience of living in discomfort, what’s been showing up for me, and how I’m dealing with it all. Remember, you’re not alone. Thanks for listening. Tha...
Welcome back to the Shamelessly Ambitious Podcast and to day 28 of the Momentum Project! Today, I’m talking about the concept of being patient with results and impatient with actions in your business. This is going to be all about looking at yourself and identifying if you are playing the long game and willing to let things play out the way they’re meant to, as well as following the nudges and trusting yourself to really get out there and get moving – get trying, get testing, and get g...
Welcome back to the Shamelessly Ambitious Podcast and to day 27 of the Momentum Project! Today, I want to invite you to do some redefining in your life, specifically redefining hustle and rest. Remember that YOU are the CEO and YOU get to determine what your business looks like. Tune in to discover how to make your business FUN! Because isn’t that what it’s all about?? Thanks for listening. Thanks for being here. TOPICS DISCUSSED Create your own definition of hustle and ...
Welcome back to the Shamelessly Ambitious Podcast and to day 26 of the Momentum Project! Today, I’m talking about how we can utilize our human design strategy to our advantage when it comes to creating a potent social media presence. I'm not an expert or a professional in the human design world, but I went really deep into it for myself. Then, I went deep into it with all my clients and essentially learned about all these different strategies that all the different design types have – ...
Welcome back to the Shamelessly Ambitious Podcast and to day 25 of the Momentum Project! Today, I have a simple but super important message for you: “You don’t have to force it!” I’m sharing what you need to do to be the match to the most aligned clients, so they’ll come to you with ease, not force. Thanks for listening. Thanks for being here. TOPICS DISCUSSED How your luteal phase can be your superpower One of the most important truths I’ve ever taken and embodied...
I have created daily themes around my business, but I’ve also set them up in a way that feels good and honors my own internal energy and my cycle. So today, I'm going to share a behind-the-scenes of what I do personally in my business to get more of that focused energy. Welcome back to the Shamelessly Ambitious Podcast and to day 24 of the Momentum Project! Remember, take what feels good, leave the rest behind. Thanks for being here! TOPICS DISCUSSED The themes I c...
Welcome back to the Shamelessly Ambitious Podcast and to day 23 of the Momentum Project! Today, I’m talking about focused energy, the kind of energy that expands time so that you can get more done with less effort AND enjoy it all. I’ll share with you about the trap I once fell into plus how I overcame it, and how you can too. Thanks for listening. Thanks for being here. TOPICS DISCUSSED The real reason behind burnout, stress, and overwhelm Scattered energy versus ...
Welcome back to the Shamelessly Ambitious Podcast and to day 22 of the Momentum Project! From the conversations I'm having behind the scenes with my clients, I have recognized that there's this massive pattern where women feel so stuck and trapped because they think there is only one way to do things. Today, I’m talking about the fact that there is no right or wrong way to be successful. Your business gets to be your own and thinking outside of the box & innovating from what you fe...
Welcome back to the Shamelessly Ambitious Podcast and to day 21 of the Momentum Project! What would it look like if instead of utilizing pain to market, you painted a picture of possibility? Today, I’m talking about a different way to market that will allow you to unlock even more inevitable success. As I said in the episode, “This is by far one of the reasons why success has been so easy for me, particularly in the last year.” This is a change that needs to happen ...
Welcome back to the Shamelessly Ambitious Podcast – more importantly, Day 20 of the Momentum Project! A month of daily podcast episodes filled to the brim with free mentorship! I am excited to answer a question that came through on Instagram when I asked what you desire to hear more of. Someone specifically reached out and said, “I want to know more ways to show up as my highest self even when life is just not really reflecting it.” This brings me to a really important conversat...
Welcome to day 19 of the Momentum Project! Today, I'm talking about the importance of transitions… the importance of shifting and changing our energy as we move from one thing to the next. If you’re not doing this, my friend, I’m afraid it might be costing you money. How? Tune in to learn more. TOPICS DISCUSSED Shifting your energy before moving to your next thing Focused energy vs. Scattered energy Energy leaks LIMITLESS CEO BUNDLE The Limitless CEO Bundle...
Welcome to day 18 of The Momentum Project! Today, we're talking about social media. Oh, social media. I think we all have this love-hate relationship with social media. But I do believe it's a big part of building a beautiful business. So, finding our groove with it, and finding enjoyment in it, is a fundamental piece of finding success. And, that’s why we're talking about how to love showing up online today. More specifically, the feminine side of things and your relationship with a l...
It’s day 17 of The Momentum Project and it’s all about clarity and confidence. These are buzzwords in the industry, I know. But I love these words, and today, I want to talk to you about where these two things are found – because you might be looking in the wrong places. So, if you are deeply desiring more confidence & more clarity, I'm going to help you find them in two ways. Tune into this episode to learn more. TOPICS DISCUSSED Confidence is found in action ...
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