Female Founder Unplugged

[S4, Ep24] Navigating Burnout and Business Innovation with Female Founder Ashley Stanford

Lindsay White Season 4 Episode 24

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In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Stanford, a digital marketing consultant and founder of Ice Cream Social. We explore the challenges entrepreneurs faced during COVID-19, including overworking and coming to the crucial realization that productivity isn’t just about working harder. Ashley delves into the importance of setting boundaries, learning from burnout, and valuing personal growth alongside professional success. We also highlight how simplicity and a growth mindset can drive innovation and resilience. This is a must-listen for entrepreneurs seeking to balance achievement with well-being, and discover hidden opportunities within their existing ventures.

In this episode

  • Balancing work and personal life to prevent burnout [12:45]
  • The power of small features in driving innovation [25:30]
  • Lessons learned from burnout and maintaining mental health [37:15]

Connect with Ashley Stanford

  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashstanford 
  • https://icecreamsocial.io/

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