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Jul 28
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The DM That Launched a Sold-Out Empire ...

ASHLEY GORDON
About this episode
This episode is for the moms with big dreams, the women who crave purpose and presence, and the coaches wondering if they’re really cut out for this.

Natalie and Emily met at a local event. They talked for 10 seconds. Emily went home, Googled “WTF is a mindset coach,” and couldn’t stop thinking about it.

She slid into Natalie’s DMs… and the rest? A sold-out empire.

They didn’t mean to start a business, but their intuition knew before they did.Press play and get ready to feel what’s possible when alignment, sisterhood, and rocket ship energy collide.In this episode, Ashley dives into:
🚀 The DM that changed everything
🚀 Why their first mastermind sold out in minutes
🚀 The mindset shifts and QCA tools that changed how they lead
🚀 Saying no to a misaligned launch, even if it could make money
🚀 What it really looks like to start a business with zero entrepreneurial experience
🚀 The myth of “I need a website to get started” (spoiler: they launched with a Canva PDF + Venmo)

You’re never too new. Too late. Or too uncertain. One coffee, one walk, one DM can change everything.Ready to build a business that supports your life? 🎧 Press play and let’s go.


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