#16 Carving a New Path: The Story of Ashley's Entrepreneurial Leap-Part 1

Have you ever yearned for a major shift in your life, but fear of the unknown held you back? Perhaps my good friend, Ashley, can inspire you. After years of being a dedicated teacher, Ashley took a leap of faith and embarked on an exciting entrepreneurial journey. In our heart-to-heart chat, she unravels the complexities of this transition, painting a vivid picture of her transformation from a professional educator to a successful businesswoman.<br/><br/>Today, Ashley opens up about her daunting journey, filled with challenges and unexpected blessings. She shares with us how a forced break from teaching due to surgery became an unforeseen turning point in her life. This was the moment when she took the bold step of  making the business plan come to life. Delving into the origins of her unique store name and the perfect selection of its location, Ashley takes us down memory lane, reminiscing about the unforgettable event she attended with her family that is essentially linked to her store's name.<br/><br/>In part one, we journey with Ashley through her transition story, from making the difficult decision to leave teaching, to facing the inherent risks, and finally achieving her business goals. We explore the importance of a unique business name, and how Ashley's choice mirrors her entrepreneurial journey. Ashley's story is a testament to the concept of 'No More Running.' She followed her heart and plunged into her passion, demonstrating that it's never too late to change your path. This inspirational tale of courage, resilience, and determination is definitely one you don't want to miss!<br/><br/>You can connect with Ashley on www.uptownmerch.com and Facebook-Uptown Merch or email her at shopuptownmerch@gmail.com and Instagram @Shop_Uptown_Merch<br/><br/>Would you like to do some one-one Coaching with Crystal? You can go to www.crystalloyd.com and click on coaching and connect with her on No More Running Facebook and Instagram @crystalloyd2<br/><br/>Music By:<br/>Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):<br/>https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-johnson/the-closer-we-feel<br/>License code: GNARGMTZEWOMTTPLSupport the show