Feb 20, 2019
Ep 015 | Skipping Corporate Life and Being an Entrepreneur (Interview with Ashley Streff)
If you’ve checked out Vogue or follow lululemon LA, then chances are you know my guest’s work, but today you are getting the awesome opportunity to hear who Ashley Streff really is and how she became a photographer of celebrities, The Bachelor and much more! Ashley is not only my photographer, but a good friend as well. She knew at age 17 that she wanted to shoot for Vogue and celebrities and set out in the world to make that dream a reality. Fresh out of college, armed with an iPhone and in Paris, she took photos and submitted them to PhotoVogue…and the rest is history!
Listen in as we talk life as a true entrepreneur, how much we love The Bachelor, what it takes to truly be an influencer and how you just have to get your feet wet before jumping all the way in.
What we’re talking about
- Childhood Dreams
- Learning Curve
- Relationships
Childhood Dreams Becoming Reality
We all had childhood dreams but so often they simply vanish. Ashley’s childhood dream is something she was able to live out and not just when she hit middle age, but right out of college. Ashley shares with us how she made her dream come true and has grown into one of the most sought-after photographers in LA.
Always Learning
You can never know too much and the truth is that you must learn more in order to grow more. Ashley and I discuss how you should always keep learning, whether it’s from others, in a class or simply learning from your mistakes.
Cultivate Relationships
No matter what business you’re in, you have and should be building relationships. Cultivating relationships and truly getting to know other people and their needs will put you so much further ahead than if you simply focus on yourself. Forming relationships can be a win-win not only for you personally but for your business as well, afterall, you don’t have a business if you don’t have clients.
Ashley was such a fun guest and I am so happy she shared with you her sage advice for those just starting out but also wisdom for those of you already in business as well.
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TIMESTAMPS
40:18 (87 sec - AS) – We did a deep dive, which I think is so important for people if they don’t know. That’s usually for hours, you’re going really deep with someone in your business. A lot of emotional stuff comes up as well, a lot of limiting beliefs. At the end of it you know, she kind of had this spark for me, so many no’s have happened, so many struggles have happened that I have these patterns in my body. I’m connected to that struggle. It’s always been a struggle for me. Thing have not been an easy road and so when these hits that happen all the time, my body can remember them and my body will consume me and I’m having to train my body that you’re not in that place anymore and you’re ok and work. And I had this massive sort of in the fall, where everything came crashing and these things happen for entrepreneurs. This always happens a bunch, kind of like not that it goes wrong but kind of goes wrong and then you sort of have a breakthrough and then because you’re evolving, so I had that moment in my life all these things changing and it’s been kind of an interesting road and since then I’ve really slowed down and she said to me, she was like “oh I get it now, this is your childhood dream.”
QUOTES
- The tenacity I had…I knew that that company meant something to me. I knew it. It was in my heart of hearts. There was something here, like I’m so f$ing perfect for this company. AS
- Sometimes you just have to keep learning. AS
- You were open to continuing to learn. LH
- If this is in you rheart, tohse no’s won’t matter and they should propel you. LH
- I’m like the geriatric bachelorette. LH
- You cannot succeed without failures. You cannot fall down without getting back up. LH
- We need to keep learning. We cannot grow without it. LH
- You have to earn your place in this world and that takes paying your dues, being a reliable citizen and being good at relationships. LH
- Earn your worth. LH
- You can’t just say namaste and hope it works. LH
SOCIAL MEDIA TEXT
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- The 2nd interview of Season 2 is here and we have the talented and amazing Ashley Streff joining us on The Confidence Crown. Ashley is a true entrepreneur in every sense and shares how she jumped straight into making her childhood dream a reality. Listen as we discuss tips for influencers, The Bachelor, and what you need to do to succeed. EP 15 is available now!
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Next day reminder
- Have you listened to the latest Podcast episode about not just becoming launching your dream career, but how to make it flourish?! Head on over to iTunes and check it out!
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