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
55 episodes
how we're elevating into a global brand
In this episode, Ashley explores the process of transitioning from marketing herself as an individual to marketing her brand. She candidly discusses the evolution of her business strategy, sharing insight on how she's shifting her focus to comm...
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Season 1
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Episode 55
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22:24
how to break the rules in business with the mother of the misfits ft Danielle Lowy
This week, Ashley is joined by Danielle Lowy. Danielle is a marketing expert with 13 years of experience in the Fortune 500 world, turned entrepreneur, now helping service-based business owners become walking “hell yes” brands on social media. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 54
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48:59
sales is a dance and some of you have two left feet
In this episode, Ashley dives into the world of sales. She outlines her sales philosophy that has made her successful, shares her personal relationship with sales, and emphasizes the importance of understanding the sales process as a business o...
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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34:54
what it takes to build a standout founder brand in 2025 ft Madison Paige
This week, Ashley is joined by Madison Paige - Business Growth Specialist, Top Rated Business Podcast Host, TEDx Speaker, & Industry Leading Online Community Builder. Madison helps founder led product based brands perfect their branding, ma...
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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48:16
am i allowed to opt out of motherhood?
In this episode, Ashley discusses the societal pressures women face when deciding whether or not to have children. She shares about her own friendships & relationships, media influence when she was younger, and her ever-changing perspective...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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29:13
this week i’m ovulating and it shows ft Andrea Alonso
This week, Ashley is joined by Andrea Alonso. Andrea is a business and mindset coach, founder of She’s The CEO, and a passionate advocate for women creating success on their own terms. With 10 years of entrepreneurial experience, 5 years as a c...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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40:46
what if you actually don't want what you want?
In this week's episode, Ashley discusses the concept of making "selfish" decisions for your personal happiness. She encourages women who struggle with putting their needs first to give themselves permission to go after what they truly want. She...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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23:40
"i scaled my business to 6 figures with a baby on my boob" ft Wandi Ruiz
This week, Ashley is joined by Wandi Ruiz, a Business Mentor for the LIMITLESS woman building legacy-level wealth. Wandi shares about her empowering journey of leaving home at 14, practical strategies for balancing business and parenting, the i...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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51:08
the 90 minute habit that made me $1 million last year
In this episode, Ashley answers a listener's question about overcoming the endless start-stop cycle in business. She reveals her game changing strategy essential for momentum and practical steps that can transform your business operations. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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20:01
the secret to making a killer podcast: a chat with our podcast editor ft Caroline Szustak
This week, we have an extra special episode for y'all. Ashley is joined by Full Plate of Pasta's very own podcast editor, Caroline Szustak!Caroline is a social media strategist and podcast editor who’s all about turning raw, real conten...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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41:47
why conviction will trump authority when scaling a business
In this episode, Ashley addresses a common but crucial question: if you were starting your business from scratch today, what would you do differently given the crowded and noisy space? She discusses how maintaining conviction about her expertis...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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20:54
your brand isn’t just a logo (and other truth bombs) ft Veronika Popyk
This week, Ashley is joined by Veronika Popyk. Veronika is the Founder and Creative Director of Héron Design Studio, a luxury branding and web design agency helping women entrepreneurs elevate their brands, boost revenue, and attract thei...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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36:44
why content is queen & how to make it work for you ft Alaysha Linden
In this episode, Ashley is joined by Alaysha Vander Linden. Alaysha is the Founder & CEO of Linden & Co., a boutique social media agency where strategy meets sophistication. With over 7 years of experience, Alaysha leads a high-performi...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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44:23
we made our own kum-ba-yah circle: behind the scenes of our first retreat
In this episode, Ashley shares her experience of hosting her first Buy the Blazer retreat in Hilton Head, South Carolina. She dives into the planning process, what went well, what didn't, and the special moments that made the retreat impactful ...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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32:00
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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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Episode 31
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49:58