In this episode, Ashley shares her personal journey of overcoming self-doubt and embracing her calling as a coach and speaker, emphasizing that even successful individuals face similar doubts and the importance of consistent action despite inner challenges. She details her spiritual journey over the past two years, including transformative breathwork sessions and visions that led her to discover her true purpose beyond her network marketing business. Through various experiences and challenges, Ashley ultimately learned to trust in her calling and purpose, encouraging others to embrace their own journey towards fulfilling their unique missions despite self-doubt and negative voices.
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S3:E7 - Aligning to service and sacrifice
In this episode, Ashley discusses the importance of shifting from a self-serving mindset to a service-oriented one, sharing personal experiences and practical guidance for making this transformation while balancing financial needs with genuine service. She explored the challenges of leadership and serving others, emphasizing the need for humility, sacrifice, and protection from negative influences as one grows and ascends in their career or personal journey. Ashley concluded by encouraging listeners to embrace their purpose, protect their mission, and enter a season of solitude to find clarity, ultimately aligning their business practices with service and love for personal fulfillment and worldwide impact.
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S3:E6 - Get clear in your intention, get comfortable is success
In this episode, Ashley discussed the importance of intention and presence in leadership and personal life, sharing personal experiences about managing responsibilities and navigating discomfort while staying true to one's goals. She emphasized the value of serving others through business with genuine care and authentic connection, rather than aggressive promotion, and shared her journey of transforming her leadership style towards a more service-oriented approach. Ashley announced an upcoming two-day in-person event focused on training and building a service-led business, emphasizing the importance of moving forward with confidence and intention in both personal and professional endeavors.
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S3:E5 - From friendship, to fallout and back again (with special guest Brianna Chapman)
In this episode, Ashley and Brianna shared their experiences and insights about network marketing, discussing the industry's challenges and the need for reform to better support women entrepreneurs. They explored personal and professional growth, including their struggles with self-worth, leadership, and the impact of their business decisions on their well-being and team dynamics. Through their conversation, they emphasized the importance of authenticity, community building, and healing, while acknowledging the potential of the industry to empower women when approached with more servant-hearted and sustainable methods.
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S3:E4 - To serve others in business, we first have to heal ourselves
In this episode, Ashley explores the importance of personal healing and growth before serving others, emphasizing that great leaders are shaped by difficult experiences and encouraging listeners to embrace their journeys despite challenges. She discusses the process of overcoming internal darkness through self-love and positive affirmations, sharing her personal journey of shifting from negative conditioning to embracing her inherent light and strength. Ashley emphasizes the value of solitude and self-reflection in personal development, sharing techniques for mental protection and encouraging listeners to confront their personal wounds and triggers to effectively serve others.
Welcome to the Armed & Anointed podcast with Ashley Russell. This podcast has been a labour of love and as I come through what has been quite the adventurous growth journey, my goal is to help support you in yours. Both your personal and business journey’s so that we can evolve into the leaders this world needs. Leaders who spread light that’s felt on the other side of every interaction in their life and business, so we can be armed and anointed to impact the people who need us. We are the ones who use our businesses to build Kingdoms that serve others, instead of castles that serve ourselves.
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