174: Choose Faith Over Fear w/ Ashley Rouse of Trade St. Jam Co.

Have you ever doubted that you were making the right decision for you and your business? How do you build your faith so that it becomes more powerful and action-inspiring than fear? On this episode we chat with Ashley Rouse of Trade St. Jam Co. , a woman- and minority-owned business that she started in order to help expand culinary awareness through jams & preserves to restaurateurs and home cooks alike. After years of working in the culinary industry, Ashley discusses why she decided to take the full-time leap into entrepreneurship in 2017. Though she didn't have a perfect "plan", she knew she had a purpose and calling that she needed to trust in. Ashley shares what she's doing now to put her faith into practice and building her company legacy. Ashley also opens up about her culinary journey and how her passion for food inspired her to push culinary limits and dedicate her company to pursuing unconventional flavors and uses. Trade St. Jam Co. uses locally sourced produce for their vegan, low-sugar jams and can be used to make craft cocktails, glazes, salad dressings, baked goods, roasted meats and veggies and more.  ENTER TO WIN TRADE ST. STRAWBERRY CHIPOTLE & FIG JAM + SWEET POTATO BISCUIT MIX HERE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/win Some of the things we discuss in this episode: - What kind of foods inspired Ashley as a child - The benefits of culinary school - The moment that changed Ashley's culinary career trajectory - Emotional strength - How/when Ashley launched Trade St. Jam Co. - Challenges the company faced early on - The man who inspired Ashley to quit her job - What keeps Ashley going - The key to a successful business partnership with your partner - Fighting the need to be perfect... and more Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! ASHLEY ROUSE'S KEYS TO SUCCESS:1. Humility 2. Perseverance 3. God SHOW NOTES: https://bit.ly/DID174 FIND ASHLEY ROUSE/ TRADE STREET JAM CO. ONLINE:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tradestjamco Twitter: http://twitter.com/tradestjamco Web: https://www.tradestjamco.com GET DREAMS IN DRIVE GEAR: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: http://www.dreamsindrive.com SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - THE KEYS:www.dreamsindrive.com/join  SHOP DREAMS IN DRIVE GEAR:www.dreamsindrive.com/shop JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook