Turning Toward True Value; A Deep Dive into Living Economies, Relationship and Life with Ash Robinson Calhoun

In this deeply honest and reflective conversation, Jenny and Ash Robinson Calhoun dive into the rich terrain where entrepreneurship, motherhood, and self-awareness meet. Together, they unpack what it means to build a living economy—one rooted in honoring needs, embracing limitations, and leading with purpose. Ash works with CEOs and leaders at the intersection of strategy, leadership and impact, helping others bring their unique gifts and their best work to the world. Through a unique blend of entrepreneurship and professional management experience spanning private and public companies, she has honed a unique methodology that drives leadership effectiveness, business success and positive stakeholder impact. Informed equally by her experiential journeys of spirit and motherhood as by her career as the CEO and COO of large brands, teams and operations, Ash lights the path toward wholeness, in business WITH life.Ash opens up about the emotional and practical challenges of balancing motherhood with business-building, including the very real experiences of mother guilt and resource depletion. She invites listeners to rethink their relationship with success, showing how clarity, community care, and alignment with personal values can lead to more meaningful and sustainable work. They explore the power of naming what we truly need—financially, emotionally, and creatively—and how doing so builds trust, both within ourselves and in our relationships. They touch on tools like the B Do Have exercise, the importance of articulating your message in business, and why it’s okay (and often necessary) to pause, reflect, and shift direction.This episode is a grounding, spacious reminder that while we may wear many hats, we don’t have to carry everything alone. Listen on Spotify, Apple, Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts.Episode Resources:Ash RobinsonBon.FireValues Exercise: https://bonfire.thinkific.com/courses/values-exerciseFree Marketing Class: https://bonfire.thinkific.com/courses/freemarketingclassBe-Do-Have Link: https://bonfire.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/be-do-haveJenny SubstackJenny Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.