đď¸ Babe, You Donât Want to Miss This One!
On this episode of the Embodied Baddie Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Ashley Alderson, founder of The Boutique Hub and an absolute powerhouse. Ashleyâs been in the trenches of entrepreneurship and come out the other side stronger, wiser, and full of wisdom you NEED to hear. Trust me, youâll leave this convo feeling inspired, connected, and ready to take on the worldâbaddie style. đ
⨠What Weâre Talking About:
- The Magic of Community: Ashley breaks down how small businesses are the heartbeats of their communities and why building a supportive network is a game-changer for success.
- Superpowers, Activated: Whatâs your unique magic? For Ashley, itâs communication, and sheâs sharing how leaning into your natural gifts can transform your business.
- Ditching Imposter Syndrome: Weâre getting real about self-doubt and how to shut it down. Spoiler: Surrounding yourself with the right people is EVERYTHING.
- Mental Health is a Priority, Not a Perk: Ashley and I get candid about the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, from anxiety to identity crises, and why protecting your peace is non-negotiable.
- Redefining âHaving It Allâ: Weâre flipping the script on success. Itâs not about doing everything â itâs about doing what lights you up and makes sense for your life.
đ Action Steps for Your Inner Baddie:
- Find Your People: Join a community that gets itâwhether thatâs local, online, or even The Boutique Hub (itâs fire!).
- Own Your Superpowers: Write down what youâre naturally amazing at and ask yourself how you can use it to stand out.
- Set Boundaries Like a Boss: Start saying no to energy-draining tasks and yes to what truly matters.
- Rethink Success: Stop chasing someone elseâs dream. Define what success looks like for YOU, babe.
- Invest in Support: Whether itâs a coach, a friend, or a therapist, surround yourself with people who lift you up.
đ Stay Connected:
- Follow Ashley: Check out @ajalderson for all the wisdom, inspo, and a peek behind the scenes of her amazing work.
- Follow Me: Hang out with me on Instagram @theembodiedbaddie for daily baddie vibes, tips, and updates.
- Subscribe + Review: Love the episode? Leave a review and share it with your fellow baddies. Letâs spread the love and the knowledge!
⨠Babe, this episode is packed with gems, laughs, and real talk. Grab a drink (or your coffee) and hit play â itâs time to step into your next level. đ
Ashley Alderson combines her love of small business development, fashion, connecting awesome human beings and real-life mom hustles, together every day as a leader in the boutique retail and e-commerce industry.
Ashley is the Founder of The Boutique Hub, the central connection point of the global retail boutique industry serving 100,000 retailers worldwide. Inside the Hub, retailers, wholesale brands, and industry service providers connect daily for advanced business education, collaborations, real-time industry data, wholesale buying, live conferences and events, and the opportunity to raise the voice of the industry.
Recognized as one of the top 10 fastest growing companies in the midwest by INC magazine, and 5 years on the Inc 5000, Ashley and her team at The Boutique Hub are changing the landscape of boutique retail. Mastering the skill of building community, launches and one of the top Kajabi memberships in the world, Ashley also speaks to how businesses with purpose
Ashley is a mom of three busy kids, Hadley, Easton, and Jayde, wife to her partner in crime (or love as they say), and business partner, Eric. Besides sharing business strategy daily, she also shares the true behind-the-scenes of what itâs like to be a mom, wife, 7 figure entrepreneur, cancer survivor, agriculture advocate, barrel racer, and casserole connoisseur.