Full Plate of Pasta
At Full Plate of Pasta, we believe in feeding your mind and soul with the same passion that goes into crafting the perfect pasta dish. We're here to serve up the raw, unfiltered stories of entrepreneurs, visionaries, thought leaders, and disruptors who are making waves in their industries. Think of it as your VIP pass to the dinner table conversations you crave – no reservation required. Want more? Follow @fullplateofpasta
Episodes
41 episodes
5 ways female entrepreneurs are cockblocking their success ft Kelly Adams
In this episode, Ashley is joined by Mindset Coach Kelly Adams to unravel the reasons why female entrepreneurs often find themselves self-sabotaging their own success. Kelly, who has been called the 'Mary Poppins of Mindset' by her clients, sha...
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Episode 41
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54:17
running a podcast is effing hard
Welcome back! In this episode, Ashley opens up about the journey of creating her podcast 'Full Plate of Pasta,' explaining the intention behind it and how she wanted to stray from overly curated content. She reflects on her previous podcast 'Di...
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Episode 40
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17:33
bookkeeping 101: for your business—or as your business ft Shasta Bratt
In this episode, Ashley is joined by Shasta Bratt, the founder of Bratt Bookkeeping. Shasta shares her journey from being a hairstylist to a bookkeeper and why she decided to start her own business. They also explore the differences between boo...
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Episode 39
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47:52
sometimes i cry a lot
In this episode, Ashley talks about the trials and tribulations of being a business owner, how to find happiness in the chaos, and that it's okay to cry as frequently as you need.--At Full Plate of Pasta, we believe in feeding yo...
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Episode 38
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27:12
i "wasted" almost $30k on a coaching program that left me feeling lost
In this episode, Ashley reflects on the past investments she's made and which ones provided more or less value to her and why. She shares the real story of how she ended up investing a lot of money on a program that looked shiny on the outside ...
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Episode 37
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30:27
harsh truth: your identity doesn't lie within a number ft Renee Maldonado
This week, Ashley is joined by faith-based fitness coach, Renee Maldonado.Renee is the founder of Rich Glow, a transformative coaching program that helps women break free from toxic fitness mindsets and step into their healthiest and hol...
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Episode 36
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56:11
if i like it, i'll just buy it in every color
The much requested closet episode - where Ashley shares how she converted her extra bedroom into a custom walk-in closet. She also explains her decision making process when buying new items & her method for organizing it all. A...
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Episode 35
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26:53
"you don't always get what you want, you get what you ask for" ft Jess Cockerham
This week Ashley is joined by Jess Cockerham! Jess is a Career Empowerment Coach with over 15 years in recruitment operations across industries. Whether you're just starting out on your career or you have 20 years of experience, her specialty i...
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Episode 34
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38:40
surprise, we're hosting a retreat
Surprise! In this episode, Ashley shares all the details of Buy the Blazer's very first retreat, being hosted in April 2025. She reflects on a few previous in-person events that she's attended and how they changed her social circle, business vi...
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Episode 33
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20:57
i ran a masterclass called "big schlong energy" and it changed the way i do business
Welcome back! In this week's episode, Ashley discusses how being confident doesn't mean just being loud. She walks through how to cut through the noise of social media & create content that feels powerful but also true to yourself. She talk...
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Episode 32
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15:53
from messy bun mom to taking messy action ft Casey Stewart
This week Ashley is joined by special guest Casey Stewart. Casey is a habit and performance coach for working moms and the powerhouse behind the Working Mom Collective--a community designed to help high-achieving working moms create balance, co...
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Episode 31
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49:58
"i was laying in the hospital bed about to be induced while reading a financial literacy book" ft Jeannie Nguyen
In episode 30, Ashley is joined by special guest Jeannie Nguyen. Jeannie is a full-time medical sales professional, busy working mom, and the founder of Nurse to Sales Consulting. Through her signature program, BIMS (Breaking Into Medical Sales...
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Episode 30
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40:35
behind the blazer ft Lexi Eghbali
In episode 29, Ashley and her guest Lexi Eghbali celebrate a full year of working together. They discuss friendship in business, corporate life vs entrepreneurship, client relationships, and the surprises & challenges that come with all of ...
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Episode 29
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1:03:15
big schlong energy doesn't prevent you from getting kicked in the balls
In episode 28, Ashley discusses how even as you intentionally build the business you desire, life doesn't necessarily get easier - you just come across different kinds of problems. She breaks down why knowing how to navigate those problems and ...
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Episode 28
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29:06
not so gentle reminder to get your ass in gear
In Episode 27, Ashley discusses all things productivity and intentional time management. She breaks down how to find the balance between taking rest when you need, but pushing yourself to show up consistently as well. Ashley covers how to creat...
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Episode 27
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23:57
a reason for the season: navigating changes in business & life ft Gabi Tongol
This week, Ashley is joined by Gabi Tongol. Gabs is a systems strategist, business owner, and social media expert with over 11 years of experience in the industry, passionate about helping entrepreneurs scale with ease. As the CEO and Founder o...
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Episode 26
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56:43
comparison is the thief of joy, and also a lot of freaking money
In episode 25, Ashley explores brand positioning and how to embrace your unique value. If you often compare yourself to those around you or find yourself wondering how to stand out, this episode's for you. At Full Plate of Pasta, w...
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Episode 25
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27:14
i turned 60 minutes of crying in my car into $14k ft Tasia Clemons
This week, Ashley joined by Tasia Clemons. Tasia is the Associate Director of Orientation at a small college in Massachusetts and a transformative mentor helping BIPOC and Queer professionals turn their skills and passions into thriving online ...
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Episode 24
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39:32
well it's been fun, 2024
In episode 23, Ashley reflects on 2024. She breaks down her top takeaways, focuses, and learning moments in her business over the past year. If you're looking for clarity on where to take your business in 2025, this episode's for you. ...
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Episode 23
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27:47
sometimes you just need to have the balls ft. Sasha Canady
This week, Ashley is joined by Sasha Canady. Sasha is a bold business strategist on a mission to help changemaker women scale their businesses with purpose, profit, and unapologetic ambition. Her signature approach blends soulful strategy...
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Episode 22
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51:00
do i even like playing soccer? ft. Jaz Sawaged
In episode 20, Ashley is joined by Jasmine (Jaz) Sawaged, an online business mentor specializing in social media marketing, personal branding, and content creation. As the founder of JazMedia, she has empowered over a hundred entrepreneurs to g...
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Episode 20
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1:02:47
stop doing more, just be better
Join us for episode 19 as Ashley discusses how scaling to multi-seven figures differs from scaling to six figures. She reveals what simple shifts you can make in your business that will have a massive impact, and how to identify when those micr...
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Episode 19
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25:47
when tracking my bathroom breaks became too much ft. Sam Hawrylack
In episode 18, Ashley is joined by Samantha Hawrylack, Founder & CEO of SJ Digital Solutions™ LLC and How To FIRE® LLC. From a soul-crushing corporate finance job to building two thriving businesses, Samantha has a transformati...
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Episode 18
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43:19
i was not made to be poor: a gal's guide to her first 100k in biz
In episode 17, Ashley shares more about the behind the scenes in her business from the beginning to now. She discusses how she's simplified her businesses over the years, and also why she made the decision to pivot. She also gives advice on how...
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Episode 17
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23:11
quality over quantity: a styling lesson ft. Samantha Dawn
In episode 16, we are joined by entrepreneur Samantha Dawn. Samantha is a personal stylist, style coach, and a mom of two little boys, who helps female leaders and entrepreneurs how to find their next level style so they can reestablish and own...
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Episode 16
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58:39