“The beauty of being an entrepreneur is I have built my business around my life, not my life around my business.” – Ashley Fillmore  

Are you building your business at a pace that is sustainable for you and your lifestyle? In today’s episode, Ashley Fillmore, a Certified Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach, shares her experiences as a female entrepreneur starting a business while having babies at home. She describes how she has shifted her mindset to allow for more balance in her life and stresses the importance of delegating tasks that we’re not great at. Ashley highlights why you must take care of yourself both emotionally and physically to be successful as a business owner and mother. Let’s dive in!

Ashley is a leading expert in sustainable weight loss who helps Women heal their metabolism, balance their hormones, and achieve body-composition changes that last a lifetime. She is the Founder and President of Metabolic Fix™, a premium online coaching company that has helped thousands of Women finally break free from chronic dieting for good and achieve long-term, sustainable results using the Metabolic Fix Method™. With a deep commitment to helping women better their lives, Ashley strives to inspire others to embrace a life of health, happiness, and self-love they deserve. 

Key Highlights:

[00:01 – 08:27] How to Be a Successful Female Entrepreneur

• Ashley’s story of starting a business while having a toddler and newborn at home

• The importance of focusing on your strengths and staying positive

[08:28 – 17:07] Balancing Life and Business with a Newborn or Toddler at Home

• How Ashley struggled with balancing her time between working and taking care of her kids

• Meaningful tips to balance a busy life

[17:08 – 25:18] Shutting Down Other Platforms to Focus on Your Business

• Ask for help from others when you need it, don’t be ashamed

• It is important to take care of both our physical and mental health

[25:19 – 33:33] Set Boundaries and Mold Your Business to Fit Around Your Lifestyle

• How you can have a successful business without having a large social media following or email list

• Why it is essential to set boundaries and honor oneself

• Ashley encourages you to focus on your goals and not to be afraid to change things

“Make sure that you’re taking time for yourself, build your business at a pace that is sustainable for you and your lifestyle. And don’t hesitate to change things.” – Ashley Fillmore

LINKS + RESOURCES

• Cheers to Your Success! (Ashley’s podcast)
• Website: metabolicfix.purfitstudio.com
• Instagram: @ashley_fillmore1

Key Quotes

Today’s Affirmation:

“I release my doubts and insecurities. Every day I am building a successful company. Being my own boss is a responsibility that I handle with care and I will take consistent forward action each day toward my goals.” – Liz Boer