This Wasn't My Plan

Original Air Date: 7/7/2025 Welcome to the very first episode of This Wasn’t My Plan! I’m Ashlee Klevens Hayes — founder of RX Ashlee, speaker, author, pharmacist (kind of), mom, wife… and someone who’s lived through her fair share of “this wasn’t my plan” moments. This podcast was built from the messy, unexpected, unglamorous pivots that happen when life doesn’t go according to plan — and what it actually takes to rebuild when the roadmap disappears. If you’re ambitious, high-achieving, and wondering, “How did I end up here?” — you’re in the right place. What We Cover in This Episode: • What happens when your plan falls apart (job loss, identity shifts, medical crises, career confusion… all of it) • Why we freeze when things feel out of control — and how that costs us clarity, freedom, and momentum • My personal “this wasn’t my plan” story: losing my job with a six-month-old baby and a husband in residency • How a single mindset shift helped me land over 30 job offers in 6 months — and sparked the business I have today • What you can expect from this podcast (spoiler: no fluff, real tools, radical transparency) • The question I’ll ask every guest: “Was this your plan?” You’ll Walk Away With: • A reminder that your detour isn’t a failure — it could be the turning point • The first step to regaining control of your career (it starts with your voice) • Permission to let go of the polished highlight reel and get honest about where you are If you’re asking yourself “What now?” — this is your show. We’re talking real pivots, big questions, and building careers (and lives) that fit who you are now. Resources + Next Steps: 1. Follow the podcast so you don’t miss next week’s episode: How to Find Your Voice When Speaking Up Feels Impossible 2. DM me on Instagram @rxashleehayes or shoot me an email. Share your “this wasn’t my plan” story — I may feature it in a future episode. Let’s Stay Connected: • Instagram → @rxashleehayes • Website → rxashlee.com You don’t need a perfect plan. You just need the willingness to keep going — even when the map changes.