76. Behind the Mic: What’s Next for the Podcast, Parenthood, and Dovetail

In this behind-the-scenes solo episode, Ashley offers a much-needed update and peek into what’s happening on and off the mic. From wrapping up Season 7 and kicking off Season 8 with a brand-new roundtable series, to pressing pause on summer recording and launching a care logistics platform years in the making—this episode is full of transitions, clarity, and new beginnings. Ashley also shares the personal “why” behind Dovetail, her care coordination tool built from years of experience as an OT and caregiver advocate.In this conversation: Why Season 8 is already shaping up to be the biggest yetThe story behind the new Roundtable Series (and how it came to be)What summer looks like when you’re running a business and parentingWhy the podcast recording calendar is going dark until SeptemberA peek into Ashley’s changing season of life—with all kids headed to schoolThe origin story of Dovetail, a care logistics platform built for family caregiversHow Ashley’s work as an occupational therapist shaped the platform’s missionWhy care planning needs to start before crisis mode hitsThe demographic time bomb facing the caregiving systemHow Dovetail aims to make caregiving more collaborative, connected, and sustainableConnect with Ashley: Website: https://www.ashleyblackington.comDovetail® App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dovetail-app/id6744341822Instagram: @andboth_podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyblackington/