EPISODE · May 4, 2021 · 27 MIN
82. Finding Clarity Through Meditation with Ashley Wray
from The Mindful Psychology Podcast · host Geneviève A. B - Island Yogi Therapist
Today I am joined by Ashley Wray, founder of Mala Collective. In 2011, Ashley decided to make a big career and life change by quitting her job as a journalist and traveling. After falling in love with mala beads and meditation in Bali, she returned home and started Mala Collective. Ten years later she's grown Mala Collective to a 7-figure business and helps inspire mediation through different tools and practices (from online courses, to guided meditations, mala beads, and cushions). Ashley shares her story of transitioning careers and launching a business, how meditation helps us create space to thrive, and how understanding what success means is a key to feeling fulfilled. In this episode: How a quarter-life crisis lead Ashley and her partner to making a big career change and start Mala Collective What are mala beads and how can they add to your mediation practice? There is no 'right' way to mediate, it's all about what works for you! Mediation as a tool for making it through difficult times Understanding your own definition of success Why Ashley has found value in working with a career coach Knowing and pursuing your personal values Getting perspective when you're overly focused on the challenging parts of life Find Ashley and Mala Collective: https://www.malacollective.com/ https://www.ashleywray.co/ https://www.instagram.com/ashley__wray/ Connect with Ashley for a free 20 minute clarity coaching call: https://www.ashleywray.co/coaching Happy listening! With love, G 🌸 To connect with me: Free Anxiety & Boundaries ebook Contact me Book an appointment Website
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Today I am joined by Ashley Wray, founder of Mala Collective. In 2011, Ashley decided to make a big career and life change by quitting her job as a journalist and traveling. After falling in love with mala beads and meditation in Bali, she returned home and started Mala Collective. Ten years later she's grown Mala Collective to a 7-figure business and helps inspire mediation through different tools and practices (from online courses, to guided meditations, mala beads, and cushions). Ashley shares her story of transitioning careers and launching a business, how meditation helps us create space to thrive, and how understanding what success means is a key to feeling fulfilled. In this episode: How a quarter-life crisis lead Ashley and her partner to making a big career change and start Mala Collective What are mala beads and how can they add to your mediation practice? There is no 'right' way to mediate, it's all about what works for you! Mediation as a tool for making it through difficult times Understanding your own definition of success Why Ashley has found value in working with a career coach Knowing and pursuing your personal values Getting perspective when you're overly focused on the challenging parts of life Find Ashley and Mala Collective: https://www.malacollective.com/ https://www.ashleywray.co/ https://www.instagram.com/ashley__wray/ Connect with Ashley for a free 20 minute clarity coaching call: https://www.ashleywray.co/coaching Happy listening! With love, G 🌸 To connect with me: Free Anxiety & Boundaries ebook Contact me Book an appointment Website
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