Ashley Carlson transforms how entrepreneurs run their businesses by providing expert executive support and strategic planning through her company, Elevate Virtual Business Solutions. She helps owners focus on their zone of genius while her team handles operations.

• Founded Elevate as a solo virtual assistant eight years ago after leaving her travel agent career
• Grew the company to 13 employees offering executive assistant services, bookkeeping, and project-based work
• Uses a Director of Operations certification to provide strategic planning for clients' businesses
• Helps clients delegate effectively to save not just time but also brain space
• Works across various industries rather than niching down, keeping work engaging for her team
• Approaches social media as a relationship-building tool rather than focusing solely on metrics
• Developed core values for her business that guide hiring, client selection, and personal decisions
• Studied abroad in Italy, which expanded her worldview beyond her "bubble"
• Believes in understanding different work styles through assessments like CliftonStrengths
• Passionate about rescuing dogs and creating work flexibility that she once needed herself

Remember: you can do anything, but you can't do everything. It's okay to ask for help and get support where needed.

Ashley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleymcarlson/

Ashley's Website: https://elevatevbsolutions.com/

David's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-young-mba-indy/

David's Website: https://davidjyoung.me/

🎙️ Podcast Episode Highlights with Jennifer Chapman

• Turning Crisis into Purpose: After a life-threatening stroke at 34, Jennifer transformed her recovery into a calling, leaving corporate sales to become a resilience and mindset coach.

• The Power of Small Commitments: Inspired by her Pilates journey, “Just Commit” became both her brand and philosophy—helping clients focus on one small, intentional step at a time.

• Victim vs. Warrior Mentality: Jennifer challenges clients to shift from blame to ownership, transforming obstacles into growth by choosing how they respond.

• Healing Through Coaching: Her own experience as a coaching client during recovery sparked a new career path, proving that profound healing often leads to powerful impact.

Jennifer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferchapmanleadershipcoach/

Jennifer's Website: https://justcommitcoaching.com/

David's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-young-mba-indy/

David's Website: https://davidjyoung.me/

🎙️ Podcast Episode Highlights with Kristin Miller

• Navigating Mid-Career Crossroads: Kristin shares how her journey through theater, sales, and sports management led to burnout, and ultimately, a career pivot into coaching.

• From Burnout to Breakthrough: After a decade with the Milwaukee Brewers and experiencing anxiety attacks, Kristin realized she had never paused to ask: "Is this what I really want?" That moment sparked a transformation.

• Coaching Through Language & Reflection: Kristin explains how writing exercises and examining thought patterns help clients uncover limiting beliefs and find clarity, without needing someone to hand them the answers.

• Beyond Work-Life Balance: The conversation redefines “balance” as integration, with Kristin offering a more realistic and compassionate framework for managing energy during different seasons of life and career.

Kristin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinmiller79/

Kristin's Website: https://www.snhacademy.com/

David's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-young-mba-indy/

David's Website: https://davidjyoung.me/