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The Conscious Publicist® Podcast with Ashley Graham

The Conscious Publicist® Podcast with Ashley Graham

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Welcome to The Conscious Publicist® Podcast, a space where thoughts become ideas to advocate for a more conscious human experience in the media. Our thoughts and ideas inspire action, and the most notable leaders and organizations have transformed thoughts and ideas into global initiatives that have impacted the lives of millions. Join your host, Ashley Graham, she guides leaders, visionaries, and creators in discovering their conscious voice and methodologies that inspire connection, community, and impact through media and leadership channels. In this podcast, you’ll dive into thought leadership, business, and entrepreneurship, all through the lens of being a conscious human being. Ashley will take you behind the scenes into the habits, thoughts, and modalities that have helped leaders shift past paradigms of limiting beliefs, comparison, and self-doubt to show up for themselves to become the subject matter experts they were called to be. Subscribe to the show on Apple or Spotify and join her on this journey of awakening the conscious leader within YOU.2025 The Conscious Publicist® Biografías y Memorias Ciencias Sociales Desarrollo Personal Economía Éxito Personal
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  • Identity Work, Limiting Beliefs, and Stepping Into Your Boldest Self with Whitney Alexandra

    Identity Work, Limiting Beliefs, and Stepping Into Your Boldest Self with Whitney Alexandra
    Apr 14 2026
    What does it really take to step into the boldest, most expansive version of yourself—and what's been stopping you? In this episode, I sit down with Whitney Alexandra, a performance coach for top women entrepreneurs, for one of those conversations that feel like they were always meant to happen. We go deep on identity—specifically the big, bold dream you've been sitting on that feels too large to say out loud, too far from where you are, or too different from what the people around you might understand. Whitney brings over 20 years of experience helping powerful business owners unlock their peak potential, and in this episode, she shares the practical and energetic tools that create real, lasting transformation. From visioning exercises to interrogating limiting beliefs, to the difference between wanting something and truly desiring it—this conversation will move something in you. Key Talking Points:In this episode, we discuss… Why 2026 is the year to finally claim that big, bold dream you've been sitting onWhitney's "Becoming Her" visioning exercise and how to use it to close the gap between who you are today and your next level selfHow to navigate limiting beliefs and the "mind junk" that tries to talk you out of your visionBuilding identity-driven habits that reflect your future self—not your current circumstancesThe difference between wanting something and truly desiring it, and why that distinction changes everythingWhy clarity on what you actually want is the most underrated step in any goal-setting processHow to interrogate your beliefs and determine whether they're actually true—or just rules you acceptedSales as love: reframing the transaction as an act of service and impactTrusting intuitive nudges and detaching from outcomes while still taking inspired actionThe importance of discernment in community—and why it's your number one job to protect your dreamWhy real external challenges are valid, and how the right community can support you through them Time Stamps: [01:31] Introduction of Whitney Alexandra & today's theme [03:42] Guest intro & what story Whitney is here to share [06:57] Navigating limiting beliefs & mind junk [07:31] Whitney's "Becoming Her" visioning exercise [08:01] How to send for the free visioning exercise [09:25] Building the bridge between current self & future self through habits [13:28] Breaking out of constructs & allowing things to simmer [14:40] Interrogating beliefs: is it actually true? [23:52] Sales as love & trusting intuitive nudges [24:51] Detaching from outcomes & taking inspired action [38:43] Real external challenges & the role of community [40:10] Discernment in community & protecting your dream [43:29] Closing reflections & gratitude Connect with Whitney Alexandra: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn Social(s): Instagram—Send her a DM with the word "becoming her" to receive her free visioning exercise Other Call-To-Action(s): Work with Whitney to unlock your peak potential and step into your next level self Connect with Ashley Graham: Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe to my newsletter for more expansive content and stories here. Follow Ashley Graham (@simplyashleygraham) and The Conscious Publicist (@theconsciouspublicist) on LinkedIn. If you loved this episode and want to further support the show, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcasting platform!Apple | Spotify | Blog | Business Copyright 2026 – The Conscious Publicist® – All Rights Reserved
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    45 m
  • 8 Women-Owned Brands to Support on International Women's Day

    8 Women-Owned Brands to Support on International Women's Day
    Mar 7 2026
    What does it actually look like when a woman sees a gap in the world and refuses to wait for someone else to fill it? This International Women's Day episode is a love letter to the women who build—not quietly, not cautiously, but with conviction, creativity, and a whole lot of intention. I am spotlighting eight extraordinary founders from my community and network who each identified something missing in the world and chose to create it on their own terms: from luxury handcrafted handbags and clean hand care rituals, to leak-proof nursing bras and ergonomic slippers that have landed in Vogue. But this episode goes deeper than a roundup. I open with a grounding reminder of why supporting women-owned businesses matters far beyond a single day on the calendar. With women entrepreneurs consistently underfunded and underrepresented—and women of color facing those barriers at an even greater scale—every intentional dollar spent is an act of economic redistribution. These eight founders are proof that when women build, the whole world benefits. Key Talking Points:In this episode, we discuss… Why women-owned businesses are worth supporting year-round, not just on International Women's DayThe economic impact of supporting female entrepreneurs and redistributing economic powerHow women-led businesses outperform in revenue growth, team culture, and product innovation despite being underfundedEight inspiring women-owned brands across diverse industries—from luxury goods to conscious marketplacesPractical ways to support women entrepreneurs beyond making a purchaseThe common thread that connects conscious female founders: turning personal gaps into solutions that serve others Time Stamps: [01:31] Introduction to International Women's Day [03:00] Why Support Women-Owned Brands? [04:33] DESERI - Luxury Handbags [06:12] HEIRÉE - Clean Hand Care [07:39] Just Call Me Shirley - Beverages [08:59] Pearl Spark Pages - Journals [10:20] Mave & Chez - Luxury Slippers [12:18] Veganist - Conscious Marketplace [13:30] Lunnie - Leak-Proof Nursing Bras [14:48] Yvonne Liao NYC- Designer Footwear [16:40] The Common Thread [17:48] How to Support Women-Owned Businesses [18:59] Closing & Community Shoutouts Connect with These Featured Women-Owned Brands: DESERI - Luxury handbags handmade in Spain | deseri.comHEIRÉE - Clean, elevated hand care | heiree.comJust Call Me Shirley - Fun twist on classic beverages | drinkshirley.comPearl Spark Pages - Journals for female founders | pearlsparkpages.comMave & Chez - Luxury ergonomic slippers | maveandchez.comVeganist - Conscious marketplace for planet-friendly brands | veganist.comLunnie - Leak-proof nursing bras | lunnie.comYvonne Liao NYC - Designer footwear for day to night | yvonneliaonyc.com Community Shoutouts: The 10th House (Female Founders Collective)EntreprenistasRagdoll PRSet PR NY Connect with Ashley Graham: Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe to my newsletter for more expansive content and stories here. Follow Ashley Graham (@simplyashleygraham) and The Conscious Publicist (@theconsciouspublicist) on LinkedIn. If you loved this episode and want to further support the show, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcasting platform!Apple | Spotify | Blog | Business Copyright 2026 – The Conscious Publicist® – All Rights Reserved
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    20 m
  • Why Your Visual Identity Should Be as Bold as Your Beliefs with Michelle Wintersteen

    Why Your Visual Identity Should Be as Bold as Your Beliefs with Michelle Wintersteen
    Feb 10 2026
    What if the most powerful branding decision you could make isn't about your logo or color palette—but about having the courage to be loud and proud about your values, even when it costs you clients? In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Wintersteen, brand designer and founder of MKW Creative Co., for a conversation that goes far beyond traditional branding advice. Michelle shares her powerful framework of "self-loyalty" over self-care, explaining why knowing what you stand for makes you unshakeable when others challenge you. We dive deep into the messy, real parts of building a values-driven business—from vetting client alignment before it's too late, to why retention is infinitely more valuable than recruitment. Michelle also shares her prediction for the next wave of entrepreneurship in 2026, and why this time it will be proactive rather than reactive. If you've ever felt small in the face of big world events, wondered if your creative work actually matters, or felt the pull to step into your thought leadership, this conversation will remind you why your voice and values are your greatest business assets. Key Talking Points:In this episode, we discuss… The intersection of thought leadership and aesthetic—how your visual identity should be just as bold as your beliefs, and why they must work togetherSelf-loyalty vs. self-care—Michelle's framework for knowing what you stand for so deeply that you're unshakeable when others challenge youValues as a client filter—why Michelle pins her company values to the top of her social media, how to vet alignment before it's too late, and why losing "misaligned" projects protects your bottom lineBuilding brag-worthy brands—creating proprietary experiences (like custom silk scarves and subscription boxes) that make people want to talk about your business unpromptedCommunity building done right—why people need to feel seen, heard, AND valued (not just seen), and how brands have replaced monocultureRetention over recruitment—why keeping aligned clients happy is easier and more profitable than constantly chasing new business, and how Michelle has maintained 3-5 year retainer relationshipsNiching by style, not industry—how to work across multiple industries while maintaining exclusivity and a distinct visual signatureThe proactive 2026 entrepreneurship wave—with 1 million people laid off in 2025, why this next wave will be about autonomy and choice rather than reactive panic, and how to step into thought leadership without waiting for permission Time Stamps: [04:39] Thought Leadership & Aesthetic: The Intersection [06:57] Self-Loyalty vs Self-Care [14:20] Brand as Belonging & Community [18:09] Being Loud About Your Values (Pinning Values to Social Media) [24:21] Retention Over Recruitment in Business [26:42] Niching by Style, Not Industry [30:53] 2026: The Rise of Autonomy & Entrepreneurship [33:56] The Next Wave: 1 Million Laid Off, What's Next? [35:52] Proactive vs Reactive Change Connect with Michelle Wintersteen: MKW Creative Co.: Website | Kiss My Aesthetic Podcast Social: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Threads | YouTube | Pinterest Connect with Ashley Graham: Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe to my newsletter for more expansive content and stories here. Follow Ashley Graham (@simplyashleygraham) and The Conscious Publicist (@theconsciouspublicist) on LinkedIn. If you loved this episode and want to further support the show, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcasting platform!Apple | Spotify | Blog | Business Copyright 2026 – The Conscious Publicist® – All Rights Reserved
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    38 m
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