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How to Build a Business That Feels Inclusive, Impactful, and Built to Last with Ashley Ansuini

Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a business that people don’t just buy from, but genuinely want to be part of? In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Ansuini, founder of The Good Place Pilates, to talk about how to build a community-driven brand that feels welcoming, inclusive, and deeply connected to the people it serves. We talk about what it looks like to turn a passion into a multi-location wellness business, how to create an experience that keeps people coming back, and why community can become one of your biggest competitive advantages. Ashley also shares the realities of growing a business in the messy middle, making values-based decisions around accessibility and leadership, and building something with both structure and soul. Get ready to learn how to create a brand people feel safe in, supported by, and excited to belong to.

 

In this episode you will learn:

00:00 The first Pilates class that made Ashley realize she’d found her business.

08:15 How do you move through imposter syndrome when you’re building something new?

11:30 What to do when entrepreneurship makes you question yourself.

14:00 The gap Ashley saw in boutique fitness and how she filled it.

17:45 Why representation matters in building a community-driven brand.

21:30 The marketing strategies that helped fill Ashley’s first studio.

27:45 How do you handle the emotional weight of leading a team?

35:00 Ashley’s favorite way to reset when stress starts spiraling.

40:15 Why community events are a major focus for growth right now.

44:00 How to grow your business without losing your life in the process.

48:00 What’s next for The Good Place?

 

RESOURCES

Experience Ashley Ansuini’s The Good Place Pilates in Las Vegas HERE!

Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE!

Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE!

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The Fastest Way to Break Free From Fear

What if the life you want is waiting on the other side of caring less about what people think? I share why audacity isn’t arrogance, it’s freedom. I talk about the stories and limiting beliefs that keep you playing small, why fear of other people’s opinions can run your life, and how to start reframing bold action as the very thing that sets you free. Get ready to stop letting fear of judgment call the shots and start using audacity to break out of your comfort zone.

 

In this episode you will learn:

  • Is fear keeping you playing small? I’m sharing the KEY to unlock your personal freedom!
  • The truth about the childhood conditioning and ancient primal programming keeping you stuck.
  • The shift that helps you stop making other people’s opinions mean so much.
  • Why audacious action is the fastest way to create freedom in your life.
  • Inside our FREE 4-Week Audacity Challenge (+ how you can join us!)

 

RESOURCES

Join the 30 Day Audacity Challenge HERE!

Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE!

Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE!

Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout – head to getgloci.com

 

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Jenn Drummond on Climbing Mountains, Raising 7 Kids, and Pursuing the Impossible

Do you ever feel like you’re working hard but not seeing results fast enough? In this episode, I sit down with world-record-holding mountaineer and entrepreneur Jenn Drummond to talk about how to stop letting temporary setbacks define your future, build resilience through life’s challenges, and stay committed to goals that feel bigger than your current reality. We discuss overcoming self-doubt, reframing the stories that keep you stuck, and developing the mindset that helps you keep moving forward when the path feels uncertain. Get ready to think bigger, trust the process, and keep climbing toward what you want most.

 

In this episode you will learn:

00:00 The lesson Jenn learned from growing up in a family of 65 cousins.

09:00 Lessons from cold calling in finance.

13:00 The sales strategy that helped Jenn close more deals and build confidence.

17:45 The challenge from her son that led Jenn to climb Everest.

21:00 How to prepare for goals that feel bigger than you.

25:30 How does the metaphor of ‘acclimatizing’ apply to business?

27:30 How to shift your mindset when self-doubt starts taking over.

31:30 Why the story you’re telling yourself may be holding you back.

35:45 How to stop spiraling and rewrite the narrative that’s keeping you stuck.

39:30 Tips to stay mentally strong when you’re facing your biggest challenges.

43:00 The message Jenn received from her daughter after summiting Everest.

44:45 What was the hardest mountain you climbed?

46:30 How changing your environment instantly changes your perspective.

51:15 Jenn’s lessons on resilience, leadership, and achieving impossible goals.

 

RESOURCES

Learn more about Jenn HERE!

Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE!

Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE!

Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout – head to getgloci.com

 

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