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Meet Ashley Brown

This week you get to hear from Ashley Brown from Always Elegant Living.

She helps busy moms eliminate the excess and create a home they love that’s intentional, functional and serves your lifestyle.

I’m a home design enthusiast, wife and mom to 3 little kids.

I help busy moms eliminate the excess and create a home they love that’s intentional, functional and serves your lifestyle. Managing your home doesn’t have to be so hard.

My realistic approach will have you taking back control so you can live a life you love with ease and elegance.

Get to Know Ashley:

How old are you?:

37

How old are you at heart?:

30

What is your title and company?:

CEO at Always Elegant Living

What year did you launch your business?:

2020

What has been a highlight during the time you’ve run your business?:

Being able to help working moms easily mage their home without constant tasks consuming their life.

What has been a lowlight and how did you bounce back?:

When I was trying to grow and scale a course on my own.

Then I discovered partnerships and it has been the game changer I was looking for.

What do you tell yourself that keeps you motivated?:

Chaos is a choice but so is ease. So I always choose ease.

What would you say is one thing you do that refreshes you?:

My morning routine.

Read for 10 minutesJournal my 10 things A quick pilates routine that gets by body moving in the morning.

What do you want readers to gain from following you on social media?:

To know that it's possible to create a life full of ease and elegance

What lessons have you learned through running your business and pursuing your dreams?:

That everything is hard before it gets easy. Just because something is hard or new doesn't mean it always have to be that way.

What is your favorite lipstick color?:

Any matted dusty rose color

Do you prefer coffee or tea?:

Coffee

Finish this sentence: “Be the woman....”: Be the woman that would make your 100 year old self proud.

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In today’s episode, Stefanie shares her story about thriving in network marketing but finding it unsustainable. She faced a significant loss of income. In a moment of seeking divine guidance, she received a prophetic dream that led her to launch her podcast in 2018. The results were astounding! In just one year, she moved away from social media as her main lead generation tool and built a six-figure coaching business. By the second and third years, her business had grown into a multi-six-figure venture, all while spending less than two hours a week on podcasting.

This episode is another sneak peek of the Mirco Audio Summit, where Stefanie will answer your questions live! Get your tickets today!

Key Takeaways:

• How podcasting can transform your business.
• Seek divine guidance, letting go of control, and being open to correction.
• The importance of surrendering worries, particularly regarding finances, to God.

About Stefanie:

Stefanie Gass is a Christian business and podcast coach, boundary boss, and seven-figure CEO. She uses podcasting to help women grow their online businesses and make consistent income. She hosts a top 20 globally ranked business podcast, Online Business for Christian Women. Stefanie believes it's possible to partner with God to create income and impact without sacrificing your family, faith, or buying into the social media hustle.

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Melissa is a mom who is entering the next chapter of her life “Empty Nesting”. She has three beautiful daughters ranging from 25-18, and a mom in law to one amazing son. She is married to the love of her life, Raul, a native of Mexico. Melissa has a podcast, Chats from the Blog Cabin, where she tackles the hard topics like race, the LGBTQ community, being authentic, and embracing who you are.

The tools that Melissa uses to overcome her anxiety in her day to day lifeCultivating a space that inspires you and bring you peaceHow a milestone birthday inspired Melissa to live a life of her dreams

Where to find Melissa:

Adventures of Frugal Mom - Blog

Adventures of Frugal Mom - YouTube

Chats from the Blog Cabin Podcast

Champagne Style Bare Budget - Blog

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Melissa is a mom who is entering the next chapter of her life “Empty Nesting”. She has three beautiful daughters ranging from 25-18, and a mom in law to one amazing son. She is married to the love of her life, Raul, a native of Mexico. They are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary this year. She is also mom to 4 furbabies (1 spoiled Shih Tzu and 3 cats) and a grand ”fur” mom to 2 cats and 1 dwarf hamster.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading, crafting, binge-watching Hart of Dixie on Netflix, and encouraging others to be their best. She has just recently overcome anxiety from being in way too many car accidents. (their fault not hers) and now she is burning up the roads exploring her beloved state of North Carolina. As well as launching a Facebook Live talk show called Chats from the Blog Cabin. In this forum, she isn't afraid to tackle the hard topics like race, the LGBTQ community, being authentic, and embracing who you are.

Get to Know Melissa

Do you have a nickname?Frugal Mom

How old are you?51

How old are you at heart?25

What is your title and company?Owner | Adventures of Frugal Mom

What year did you launch your business?2011

What has been a highlight during the time you’ve run your business?Being able to interview one of the Real Housewives of Dallas for my women in business series. Also when the first person I stepped out of my comfort zone to interview for a series on the blog told me that they have been impressed with how far I have come. And to watch the blog grow is amazing.

What has been a lowlight and how did you bounce back?Female entrepreneurs who ride my coattails and then steal my ideas. Learning that sometimes things need to be kept in the vault until it is time to bring them into the business

What do you tell yourself that keeps you motivated?That there is a purpose behind everything I do that God sent the people and companies my way to fulfill His plan for me. Do I always know that plan? Nope. Do I balk at the plan? Yep, most days I do but still, that is what keeps me motivated.

What would you say is one thing you do that refreshes you?Walking getting exercise and spending time with friends. Sometimes I combine all 3 things.

What do you want readers to gain from following you on social media?I want them to know they aren't alone in how they are feeling. Too many times, influencers don't share their real-life on social media and that creates a false sense that many people don't feel like they can live up to. With me what you see is what you get - somedays I am put together and somedays I am a mess but I am categorically me!! So if they want a taste of real-life experiencing menopause, watching children grow up, and being married to an immigrant from Mexico than that is what they get when they follow me.

What lessons have you learned through running your business and pursuing your dreams?I have learned I have to get out of my own way. Because let's face it, we are our own worst critics. I had to let go of all the anxiety I felt and the what-if questions to step into the plans God has for me.

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Have you created a great offer but no one seems to be interested? Are you looking to better your marketing strategy? Allison Nelson is an online business coach and an expert at increasing her client’s visibility online.

In this episode, Allison shares the common mistakes new entrepreneurs make when trying to sell their course, how to find the right voice when pitching your services, and how her proven marketing method can help you gain clients!

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About Allison

Allison Nelson is a business coach for women who want to scale their business with effective group coaching programs. She is a mama, marketing expert, counselor. podcaster, international speaker and educator. She weaves all of her experience into her business so that her clients are taking massive action towards growing their online business and taking care of their family.

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Episode Summary:

In this episode, we sit down with April Browne, a retired Durham Police Department Captain turned financial expert and entrepreneur. With nearly 30 years of service, April faced the challenge of making her 401(k) work for her in retirement. She shares how she transitioned from law enforcement to financial education, founding Zelken Financial Services, LLC to help others navigate their financial futures.

We also dive into April’s free webinar tailored for law enforcement professionals and her exclusive Business Owner Seminar, which is available inside the VIP bundle. If you’re thinking about retirement, financial security, or selling your business successfully, this episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss!

Key Takeaways:

• How April Browne transitioned from law enforcement to financial services.
• The biggest mistakes people make with their 401(k) plans and retirement strategies.
• Defined Benefits vs. Defined Contribution Plans – What’s the difference?
• The importance of succession planning and why 94% of businesses never sell.
• The profit-first approach and how entrepreneurs can pay themselves first.
• How life insurance policies can be a financial tool, not just coverage.

Guest Quotes:

💬 “I realized I could help others because I’ve been in their shoes. That’s why I started Zelken Financial Services.” – April Browne

💬 “401(k)s are not the only option—there are so many ways to make your money work for you.” – April Browne

💬 “94% of businesses never sell. If you want yours to be in the 6% that does, you need a plan.” – April Browne

Resources Mentioned:

• April’s Free Webinar for Law Enforcement – Learn about the retirement pitfalls and how to make smarter financial moves.
• April’s Business Owner Seminar (VIP Bundle) – A deep dive into succession planning, profit-first strategies, and financial security for entrepreneurs.
• Book Recommendation: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz – A must-read for business owners looking to manage cash flow effectively.

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