778 | The Tools for Female Founders to Soar with Ashley Deland

In this episode, I am speaking with Ashley Deland. Ashley is a Strategic Business Advisor for female founders specializing in marketing, branding, and business development. She is also the Founder and CEO of Maison De Land, a full-service creative design house that supports lifestyle brands and founders through comprehensive done-for-you services. With over a decade of experience, Ashley is a recognized expert in the field of business, has been featured in Forbes, INC, and Entrepreneur, and currently sits on the Forbes Business Council for the third consecutive year. She was the Business Elites “Top 40 Under 40” winner in 2022, was recognized by Business World Magazine as “20 Under 40: Inspiring Leaders To Watch in 2023,” nominated by The Women Empowerment Awards of Toronto for “Roger’s Entrepreneur Of The Year” 2023, won “Best Female Entrepreneur In Canada” at The 2023 Stevie Awards For Women In Business, was nominated for the YWCA “Women of Distinction” awards 2024, and more recently was the winner of “The Female Business Leader Award” from The Business Excellence Awards of Burlington. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00:20 - Championing Female Founders 00:01:32 - The Impact of Women’s Wealth 00:02:43 - Empowering the Next Generation 00:04:32 - Ashley’s Entrepreneurial Journey 00:07:35 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 00:08:14 - Building Self-Belief 00:10:22 - Challenges in Entrepreneurship 00:12:29 - Facing Fear Head-On 00:14:09 - Recent Vulnerable Release 00:20:04 - Gratitude for Past Challenges 00:23:25 - Choosing Sobriety 00:26:47 - Creating a Supportive Community 00:29:22 - Collaboration Over Competition 00:30:30 - Handling Criticism and Haters 00:32:38 - The Importance of Authenticity 00:36:40 - Next Steps and Future Vision Connect with Ashley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleydeland/ Website: https://www.ashleydeland.com Marsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster Download FREE “You Are Supported” Hypnosis and Subliminal Bundle HERE  Join the next cohort of OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification (kick-off in March 2024) HERE Learn more about changing the Stories We Tell Ourselves Digital Program HERE. Use Code PODCAST to receive 20% off. Code FASTACTION20 Tap the “Follow” button never to miss a show, and if you love the show, please feel free to tag me on social media, share it with a friend, or leave me a rating and review. This really helps the show grow! Website: www.marshavanw.com Connect on IG click HERE Subscribe on YouTube click HERE