EP86: Ash Robinson on the Intersection Between Motherhood, Business, and Self

Ash Robinson bootstrapped two of her own startups; raised over $12M in funding; sold to a public company right before the recession and consulted with hundreds of business owners and executives- most of whom were women. Ash started a company called Purpose to Profit specifically for women entrepreneurs to more effectively lead sustainable and wealth-creating businesses. Now she consults for non-profits, corporations, and entrepreneurs, especially when they are at critical junctures or need people solutions. What Ash Shares: Where she got her experience and foundation in business How she navigated business and new motherhood Re-creating business with a model that works for women What You'll Hear: Creating safety for freelancers during the fourth trimester Allowing your postpartum experience, without needing it to be 'perfect' Culturally ingrained postpartum care How providing parental leave supports companies in the long term. Why working with your nervous system is important in building your business Why developing your business from a human-centric model might be what you need Offering your work to the world even when you've experienced failure Re-orienting around work after birth Building a career while raising young children Noticing what you want to be acknowledged for Doing better by slowing down Structuring your business to be authentic to yourself Noticed if difficulties arise from a business structure issue or for a personal reason Distinguishing between yourself and your business Determining what you're good at in your own business Recognizing the resources available within your relationships Expanding women's power through financial earning