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Apr 2024
40m 40s

How to Reinvent Yourself Ft. Ashley West

Morgan Taylor and Blair Gyamfi
About this episode

Hey Ma! This week Ashley West, you may know her as @SouthernWestSunshine, joins us on the couch sharing her journey from 9-5 working mom to how she built a new career from being a viral sensation. 
 
In this episode we talk about:

  • the realities of motherhood
  • the adjustments we make to keep our marriages thriving amidst motherhood and careers
  • the daily decisions that shape our lives
  • how we find balance amidst  busyness
  • shifting from a structured 9 to 5 to the  world of content creation. 
  • the strength found in community, especially for moms seeking support and friendship in our digital age

Ashley shares her dreams and aspirations, reminding us all that we're all in this journey of motherhood together. 

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