[S4, Ep24] Navigating Burnout and Business Innovation with Female Founder Ashley Stanford

In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Stanford, a digital marketing consultant and founder of Ice Cream Social. We explore the challenges entrepreneurs faced during COVID-19, including overworking and coming to the crucial realization that productivity isn’t just about working harder. Ashley delves into the importance of setting boundaries, learning from burnout, and valuing personal growth alongside professional success. We also highlight how simplicity and a growth mindset can drive innovation and resilience. This is a must-listen for entrepreneurs seeking to balance achievement with well-being, and discover hidden opportunities within their existing ventures.In this episodeBalancing work and personal life to prevent burnout [12:45]The power of small features in driving innovation [25:30]Lessons learned from burnout and maintaining mental health [37:15]Connect with Ashley Stanfordhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ashstanford https://icecreamsocial.io/Support the showThe People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.The people side of business isn't separate from growth. The people side of business is the business.