The Eternal Entrepreneur

Ashleigh Malangone
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I’m Ashleigh Malangone, wife and mom of four; creator, self-proclaimed eternal entrepreneur and founder of Blaise. This podcast was born to share my own multi-passionate journey through entrepreneurship. Sharing the knowledge I’ve gained along the way, while giving insight into navigating the highs, the lows, the pivots, the breakthroughs and especially how all of that intersects with my experience in the creator economy. As a creator, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful influence can be; how a recommendation, a story, or a moment shared online, can move real people to take real action in the real world. But I also saw a massive gap…especially for creators and brick-and-mortar businesses, who were driving real results with no clear way to measure or monetize that impact. That gap is what led me to build Blaise — Blaise is a first-to-market web and mobile influencer marketing platform connecting local creators and storefront businesses, using QR code tracking and POS integration, while delivering advanced ROI + customer acquisition analytics. For the first time in marketing history. On this podcast, I interview some of my favorite entrepreneurs who share their invaluable knowledge and professional advice with you. Additionally, in my Blaise Spotlight Series, I sit down with Blaise creators and business owners, who are building incredible legacies. They share their expertise, their stories, and their vision. It’s my mission to provide inspirational entrepreneurs with an additional platform to be seen, heard, and celebrated; because entrepreneurship isn’t linear and the creator economy is constantly evolving. The most powerful businesses are built when creativity, strategy, and alignment come together. And never forget, we rise together.

  1. FEB 18

    Blaise Spotlight Series: What Happens When Moms Stop Choosing Between Fitness and Their Kids with Nicole Garcia of Motherhood Moves

    In this Blaise Spotlight Series episode, host Ashleigh Malangone welcomes Nicole Garcia, founder of Motherhood Moves, a Long Island-based fitness platform that's disrupting the traditional gym model for mothers. Nicole is a mom of three (ages 19, 4, and 2) who created Motherhood Moves to solve a problem she experienced firsthand: the struggle to maintain fitness while managing childcare. Now in its third year, Motherhood Moves offers outdoor fitness classes where moms can bring their kids, eliminating the childcare barrier that prevents many mothers from prioritizing their health. Nicole shares the origin story of her business, explaining how what started as informal park workouts with friends has evolved into a comprehensive wellness platform that goes far beyond traditional fitness. Motherhood Moves integrates movement, mindset, and community, partnering with a registered dietician and licensed mental health counselor to support the whole person through all phases of motherhood. The conversation explores how Motherhood Moves creates genuine friendships among members, with moms connecting across different stages of motherhood. Nicole emphasizes the importance of local partnerships and staying aligned with brand values. Ashleigh and Nicole dive deep into the challenges of balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood, discussing the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and not feeling guilty about prioritizing self-care. They explore how Motherhood Moves serves moms at every stage, from newly postpartum to those with older children who never found their fitness routine again. The episode concludes with a discussion about the Blaise platform and how Motherhood Moves plans to leverage local influencers and community ambassadors for growth, highlighting the power of authentic recommendations from real people in local communities. **** HOST **** The Eternal Entrepreneur, Instagram: instagram.com/theeternalentrepreneur Blaise, Instagram: instagram.com/join.blaise Ashleigh Malangone, Instagram: instagram.com/ashleigh.malangone The Eternal Entrepreneur, LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-eternal-entrepreneur® Blaise, LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/joinblaise Ashleigh Malangone, LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ashleighmalangone Blaise, TikTok: tiktok.com/@join.blaise Ashleigh Malangone, TikTok: tiktok.com/@ashleigh.malangone **** GUEST **** Website: motherhoodmovesli.com Instagram: instagram.com/motherhood.moves_

    49 min

  2. FEB 14

    Blaise Spotlight Series: Building Community & Wellness with Karen Sullivan from The Wellness Stop

    In this inspiring episode of the Eternal Entrepreneur Podcast's Blaise Spotlight Series, host Ashleigh Malangone sits down with Karen Sullivan, the owner and founder of The Wellness Stop in Port Jefferson, New York. Karen's journey into wellness entrepreneurship began with her own health struggles as a 29-year cancer survivor who experienced significant health deterioration a decade after her initial diagnosis. Frustrated by the lack of resources in functional and integrative medicine, she spent years learning how to heal her body, ultimately channeling that knowledge into creating a sanctuary for women in her community. At 58 years old, Karen opened The Wellness Stop in April 2024, proving it's never too late to pursue your entrepreneurial dreams. Just four months later, she expanded to include a second floor dedicated to wellness services. The business intentionally serves women ages 45-65, a demographic that Karen identifies as "grossly underserved" when it comes to navigating perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. By focusing on this specific niche, Karen has created a thriving community where women feel seen, heard, and supported through one of life's most challenging transitions. The Wellness Stop offers a unique combination of carefully curated non-toxic retail products, including skincare, body care, and cleaning lines sourced locally when possible; alongside comprehensive wellness services. Clients can access massage therapy, sound healing, certified aromatherapy, red light bed therapy, and detox foot baths, all under one roof. As a certified functional medicine coach with 20 years of experience, Karen provides nutritional coaching and works alongside a trusted network of physicians, PAs, and gynecologists to create comprehensive health roadmaps for her clients. Her typical coaching engagement lasts three to six months and begins with a free consultation call, followed by an in-depth session that includes InBody composition testing. Throughout the conversation, Karen and Ashleigh explore the common health challenges facing women in this age range, including weight gain during hormonal shifts, anxiety, insomnia, menstrual fluctuations, gut health issues, and cognitive decline. Karen emphasizes the importance of nutrition as a foundation for wellness and shares her practical approach to clean eating, encouraging clients to choose foods with recognizable, pronounceable ingredients and to be wary of products with excessive ingredient lists or added sugars. The episode also delves into the realities of marketing as a solo entrepreneur. Karen candidly shares her frustrations with the overwhelming cost of traditional marketing services, which are prohibitive for new small businesses. This leads to an exciting discussion about Blaise, Ashleigh's innovative influencer marketing platform designed specifically for brick-and-mortar businesses. Unlike traditional influencer marketing that requires significant upfront investment, Blaise offers a commission-based model where businesses only pay when they make sales, and creators earn money for authentic referrals. The platform addresses a critical gap in the market, making influencer marketing accessible and affordable for small business owners like Karen who are managing everything themselves. Beyond the business strategies, the conversation touches on the deeper purpose behind The Wellness Stop: creating community. Karen recognizes that women in their 45-65 age range often experience identity shifts and friendship gaps as their children leave home and their roles evolve. Her workshops, art classes, and wellness events provide opportunities for women to connect, form friendships, and support one another through shared experiences. This sense of belonging and mutual support is just as vital to wellness as the products and services offered. **** HOST **** The Eternal Entrepreneur, Instagram: instagram.com/: Blaise, Instagram: instagram.com/join.blaise Ashleigh Malangone, Instagram: instagram.com/ashleigh.malangone The Eternal Entrepreneur, LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-eternal-entrepreneur® Blaise, LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/joinblaise Ashleigh Malangone, LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ashleighmalangone Blaise, TikTok: tiktok.com/@join.blaise Ashleigh Malangone, TikTok: tiktok.com/@ashleigh.malangone **** GUEST **** Website: thewellnesstop.com Instagram: instagram.com/thewellnessstoppj Facebook: facebook.com/TheWellnessStop The Wellness Stop Events: karensullivanwellness.com/events

    32 min

  3. FEB 6

    Blaise Spotlight Series: Navigating Multi-Passionate Entrepreneurship - Balancing Beauty and Wellness with Lori Anna from Bliss Beauty Balance

    In this episode of The Eternal Entrepreneur Podcast, Ashleigh welcomes Lori Anna, the founder of Bliss Beauty Balance. Lori shares her inspiring journey from being a hairstylist for over 30 years to becoming an entrepreneur who opened her own salon in 2019. She discusses the challenges she faced, including navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, and how her passion for yoga and mindfulness helped her through trying times. Lori emphasizes the importance of connecting inner and outer beauty to help women feel their best. The conversation also explores how personal experiences, like Lori's own divorce and struggles with infertility, have shaped her mission to support other women. Additionally, Lori speaks about the power of vulnerability, networking, and the innovative Blaise app that aims to revolutionize local business marketing. Tune in to hear how Lori combines her love for hairstyling and yoga to create a unique, holistic service for her clients. 00:00 Introduction 00:53 Lori's Background & Bliss Beauty Balance 02:29 The Power of Yoga & Mindfulness 03:57 Navigating COVID as a New Entrepreneur 13:32 Networking & Building Community 20:29 Vulnerability & Sharing Your Story 25:45 Personal Healing Through Yoga 27:14 The Mission Behind Blaze 34:07 Closing & Where to Find Lori **** HOST **** The Eternal Entrepreneur, Instagram: instagram.com/theeternalentrepreneur Blaise, Instagram: instagram.com/join.blaise Ashleigh Malangone, Instagram: instagram.com/ashleigh.malangone The Eternal Entrepreneur, LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-eternal-entrepreneur® Blaise, LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/joinblaise Ashleigh Malangone, LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ashleighmalangone Blaise, TikTok: tiktok.com/@join.blaise Ashleigh Malangone, TikTok: tiktok.com/@ashleigh.malangone **** GUEST **** Website: https://blissbeautybalance.com Main Instagram: instagram.com/blissbeautybalance Hair Studio, Instagram: instagram.com/blissbeautyhairstudio

    38 min

  4. JAN 18

    Blaise Spotlight Series: Influencer Marketing for Small Businesses: What Works in 2026 and Beyond with Emily Fitzgibbon of Full Bloom Agency

    In this podcast episode, Ashleigh Malangone discusses her journey as an eternal entrepreneur and the creation of Blaise, a platform connecting local creators and storefront businesses. Joined by Emily Fitzgibbon, the owner of Full Bloom Agency, they explore entrepreneurship's unpredictable path and the importance of giving before receiving in cultivating business relationships. Emily shares her transition from hospitality management to running a creative marketing agency, emphasizing the significance of strategic branding and storytelling in business. The conversation highlights the value of mentorship, network utilization, and investing in oneself to succeed in the evolving creator economy, underscoring the delicate balance between aesthetics and meaningful brand identity. Topics Discussed: • Building a business during uncertain times • Branding vs. “just looking good” online • Showing up confidently as a founder • The power of community and collaboration • Influencer marketing’s future for local businesses • How Blaise fits into modern brand growth Tune in and get inspired to build a brand that actually moves people: online and off. JOINBLAISE.COM **** HOST **** The Eternal Entrepreneur, Instagram: instagram.com/theeternalentrepreneur Blaise, Instagram: instagram.com/join.blaise Ashleigh Malangone, Instagram: instagram.com/ashleigh.malangone The Eternal Entrepreneur, LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-eternal-entrepreneur® Blaise, LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/joinblaise Ashleigh Malangone, LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ashleighmalangone Blaise, TikTok: tiktok.com/@join.blaise Ashleigh Malangone, TikTok: tiktok.com/@ashleigh.malangone **** GUEST **** Emily Fitzgibbon, Instagram: instagram.com/emilyfitzgibbon Full Bloom Agency, Instagram: instagram.com/fullbloomagency Emily Fitzgibbon, LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/emilyfitzgibbon Full Bloom Agency, LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/fullbloomagency

    59 min

  5. 11/19/2025

    The Multi-Billion Dollar Blind Spot in Influencer Marketing And How Blaise is Finally Solving It

    Influencer marketing has officially become the most profitable form of marketing today.  It’s a multi-billion dollar industry, growing substantially year after year.   It’s been proven that consumers trust creators more than any other advertising source. Yet despite the explosive growth, one shocking fact remains: 90% of all consumer purchases still happen offline. For an industry built on influence, that means the majority of real-world sales creators drive… go completely untracked. And that disconnect has kept thousands of storefront businesses shut out of an opportunity that could transform their revenue. As a creator myself, in addition to major e-commerce brands, I’ve partnered with countless storefront  businesses, as well: boutiques, gyms, coffee shops, med spas, restaurants… Every time I posted: customers showed up, purchases were made, appointments were booked. I knew it.  The businesses knew it.  But neither of us could prove it. There was no infrastructure.  No measurement.  No attribution.  No transparency. I heard this from store owners constantly: “Ashleigh, I know you’re sending people… but it is so hard to keep track of who came from you.” That single pain point has kept brick-and-mortar businesses from confidently investing in creators, even though influencer marketing is the most trusted form of marketing available. And creators?  Creators have been potentially underselling their true value for years simply because their in-person influence wasn’t measurable. This wasn’t just my problem. It was the industry’s problem. After years of experiencing this gap firsthand, I realized something that felt almost unbelievable after countless google and Ai searches… Offline attribution, a foundational piece of the creator economy, simply did not exist. Creators were driving foot traffic every day.  Businesses were benefiting every day.  But there was no system connecting the dots. So I decided to build it. Not just for myself…  but for the tens of thousands of creators and the millions of storefront businesses who have been left invisible or untraceable to each other for far too long. Blaise is quite literally The First Platform to Track Verified In-Person Sales Driven by Creators. For the first time ever, businesses can finally see which creators are sending customers. Creators get paid based on actual impact, not guesses. Both sides gain access to transparent, accurate, measurable ROI. This levels the playing field between e-commerce and brick-and-mortar.  It makes influencer marketing accessible, trackable, and profitable for every storefront, not just online retailers and business segments. Instead of paying creators a flat fee with no guarantee, Blaise allows businesses the option to pay commission on verified sales only. No risk. No wasted spend. No blind confidence. And the data?  This is a game-changer: >customer demographics >age ranges >location clusters >purchasing behavior >visit frequency Like I said: GAME CHANGER. Creators have always driven more influence than platforms could measure. That changes now. With Blaise, creators can: >earn recurring commission on real sales >build long-term partnerships >prove their true value >participate in the booming offline economy This is the beginning of the IRL creator era, where influence moves beyond likes and clicks and translates into actual foot traffic and revenue. Influencer marketing was built for digital commerce. Blaise is bringing that power to the physical world. For the first time ever, offline attribution exists, and both creators and businesses get to win. We’re not just building an app: we’re building the infrastructure that connects creators to real-world commerce. The early businesses and creators on Blaise will become the leaders of this next wave.  This is the moment to get in early, get visible, and build partnerships that compound. If you’re a business or creator ready to be part of the first wave, join the Blaise waitlist. The future of influence is offline and it’s finally trackable. WWW.JOINBLAISE.COM

    16 min

  6. 07/01/2025

    Pitching Yourself to Brands: Don’t Wait To Be Chosen

    Let’s talk about something a lot of creators avoid… Even with many brand partnerships under her belt, Ashleigh admits that she still find herself waiting for new opportunities and offers to appear in her inbox. But the truth is...Waiting isn’t an actual strategy. Pitching is. On this week’s episode of The Eternal Entrepreneur, Ashleigh is sharing: ✔️ Why creators (even successful ones) avoid pitching ✔️ The 4 things to prep before you pitch ✔️ What brands really care about ✔️ How to challenge yourself to pitch just ONE brand this week This episode isn’t just for full-time creators. It’s for anyone building something real and wondering how to finally get noticed by brands, by your audience, by yourself. If you loved this episode, forward it to a creator friend who needs to hear it 💌 & please make sure you're following me on Instagram!! www.instagram.com/theeternalentrepreneur www.instagram.com/ashleigh.malangone

    27 min

  7. 06/26/2025

    UGC: The Lucrative World of Faceless Content Creation

    In today's episode, Ashleigh Malangone unveils the world of faceless content creation through user-generated content (UGC). Think you need to show your face to thrive in the creator economy? Think again. In this episode, she is diving into the world of faceless UGC (user-generated content) where creators are building successful, scalable content businesses behind the scenes. Whether you're camera-shy, craving privacy, a former photographer looking to pivot, or simply tired of chasing algorithms, this is your permission slip to create on your terms. Ashleigh explores: Why faceless UGC is exploding in the multi-billion dollar creator industryThe value brands see in content they can own and use across platformsHow to land paid gigs without needing a huge following or personal brandNew opportunities for private client work (think weddings, events, local businesses)Why this path is perfect for photographers, creatives, and introverts alike If you've been curious about creating content without the pressure to perform, this is the episode for you. Tune in and start building your behind-the-scenes empire. 📲 Don’t forget to follow Ashleigh on Instagram! www.instagram.com/theeternalentrepreneur www.instagram.com/ashleigh.malangone

    29 min

  8. 06/12/2025

    They Might Judge You...Do It Anyway: Chasing Your Influencer Dreams Without Needing Approval

    Thinking about becoming a content creator or influencer but worried about what your friends, family, or that random girl from high school might say? This episode is your permission slip to post it anyway. In this raw and empowering conversation, I’m breaking down why most of your real-life circle won’t support you at first...or even ever...and why that doesn’t matter. We’ll talk about how to stop shrinking your dreams to fit someone else’s comfort zone, how to manufacture confidence before you actually feel it, and how to keep showing up even when the likes and claps are nowhere to be found. Because truth is: you don’t need approval to be successful. You need courage, consistency, and the drive to make it happen. Whether you're just getting started or stuck in fear of judgment, this episode will hopefully light the fire under you to show up loud, build your brand, and get paid. And if we’re not already connected, come hang out with me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ashleigh.malangone AND www.instagram.com/theeternalentrepreneur

    21 min
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I’m Ashleigh Malangone, wife and mom of four; creator, self-proclaimed eternal entrepreneur and founder of Blaise. This podcast was born to share my own multi-passionate journey through entrepreneurship. Sharing the knowledge I’ve gained along the way, while giving insight into navigating the highs, the lows, the pivots, the breakthroughs and especially how all of that intersects with my experience in the creator economy. As a creator, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful influence can be; how a recommendation, a story, or a moment shared online, can move real people to take real action in the real world. But I also saw a massive gap…especially for creators and brick-and-mortar businesses, who were driving real results with no clear way to measure or monetize that impact. That gap is what led me to build Blaise — Blaise is a first-to-market web and mobile influencer marketing platform connecting local creators and storefront businesses, using QR code tracking and POS integration, while delivering advanced ROI + customer acquisition analytics. For the first time in marketing history. On this podcast, I interview some of my favorite entrepreneurs who share their invaluable knowledge and professional advice with you. Additionally, in my Blaise Spotlight Series, I sit down with Blaise creators and business owners, who are building incredible legacies. They share their expertise, their stories, and their vision. It’s my mission to provide inspirational entrepreneurs with an additional platform to be seen, heard, and celebrated; because entrepreneurship isn’t linear and the creator economy is constantly evolving. The most powerful businesses are built when creativity, strategy, and alignment come together. And never forget, we rise together.

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