Reset with Ash Cam

Ash Cam

Conversations to spark fresh thinking & remind us what’s possible. From careers, relationships and business to psychology, money, motherhood and everything in between. Inspired by the topics swirling around our girl group chats, explored with experts, founders and women you’re going to want to hear from. Whether you’re walking, driving or making a coffee, welcome to the conversation. Ash x Top 10% podcast on Spotify Loved by women in 80+ countries

  1. 4h ago

    The Psychology of Moving: Would You Be Happier Somewhere Else?

    There’s something so liberating dreaming about the idea of moving somewhere new. Maybe you’ve been thinking about moving to a new city, starting over somewhere different, or wondering whether the place you currently call home is still right for you. But how do you know whether moving will actually make you happier? Or whether you’re trying to escape something that might follow you wherever you go? I recently asked the Reset community whether they preferred the version of themselves they are on holiday or at home, and 83% said on holiday. Having lived in Sydney, Brisbane, London and now the Gold Coast, I’ve experienced firsthand how moving somewhere new can change your sense of identity, your relationships and what you believe is possible for your life. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Georgia Marsh, Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychologist at GrayMind Psychology, to explore the psychology of moving, starting over and finding a place where we feel like ourselves. We discuss how to know if it’s time to move, why we sometimes feel happier and more confident in different environments, and what actually happens to our brains when we experience somewhere new. Georgia also explains why moving back home can be surprisingly difficult, how our environments influence our identity, and why we sometimes slip back into old versions of ourselves when we return to familiar places. We also explore something I found so interesting to be able to name - the grief we can feel for the lives we didn’t live. Because it’s possible to love the life you’ve chosen and still wonder what your life might have looked like if you’d made a different decision. And how do you know whether you’re unhappy with where you live or unhappy with how you’re living? How much of who we are is shaped by where we live? How do we know whether we’re moving towards a life we want or running away from a life we don’t? If moving isn’t on the cards, we also discuss how to bring more novelty, adventure and connection into the life you’re already living. Whether you’re considering moving somewhere new, have recently relocated, returned home or simply wonder if there’s somewhere else you’d feel more like yourself, I hope this conversation gives you something to think about. Because sometimes changing your life means changing where we live. And sometimes it means changing how we live. CONNECT WITH GEORGIA Dr Georgia Marsh is a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychologist at GrayMind Psychology. Learn more about Georgia or book an appointment:https://www.graymind.com.au/georgia-marsh-bio GrayMind Psychology:https://www.graymind.com.au Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/graymindpsychology/ CONNECT WITH ASH Ash Cam:https://www.instagram.com/ashcam____/ Reset with Ash Cam:https://www.instagram.com/resetwithashcam/ If you enjoyed this episode, I’d love you to share it with someone who’s considering a move, starting over somewhere new or wondering what their next chapter might look like. And don’t forget to follow Reset with Ash Cam for more conversations about building a life that feels as good as it looks.

    The Psychology of Moving: Would You Be Happier Somewhere Else?
  2. Oct 7

    Trust Your Instincts: Building a Brand Without Losing the Magic with Laura Liles

    What happens when the data tells you one thing, but your instincts tell you another? Laura Liles is the founder of Australian fashion brands Kinga Csilla and Ciao Ciao Vacation. After 20 years in the fashion industry and a decade building brands of her own, she’s learned that some of her best business decisions haven’t come from following the formula. They’ve come from trusting her instincts. In this episode of Reset, Laura joins me to talk about creativity, entrepreneurship and what it really takes to build a fashion brand without losing the magic that made you want to create in the first place. Laura shares what happened when her team leaned heavily into data and AI to design collections, only to find they fell flat with customers. We talk about balancing creativity with commercial reality, knowing when to take advice and when to trust yourself, and why the most unique thing you can bring to a business might simply be you. We also talk about starting a business before you feel completely ready, finding community as a founder, building the right team, showing up online, and Laura’s vision for taking her brands beyond fashion and into jewellery, travel and immersive experiences. In this episode: ​Building Kinga Csilla and Ciao Ciao VacationCreativity vs data when making business decisions​Why following conventional business advice doesn’t always work​Trusting your instincts as a founder​How to start a fashion brand​Turning an idea into a business and building momentum​Why community matters when you’re running a business alone​Finding inspiration outside your own industry​ Building a team around your strengths​Showing up on social media as a founder​Why experience and industry relationships matter before launching​Laura’s plans for jewellery, accessories and immersive brand experiences​The future of retail, fashion and creating brands people want to experience Whether you’re building a business, dreaming about starting something of your own or trying to hold onto your creativity while turning it into a career, this conversation is a reminder that there isn’t one formula for doing it well. CONNECT WITH LAURA Laura Liles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laura_liles_/ Kinga Csilla Website: https://kingacsilla.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kinga_csilla/ Ciao Ciao Vacation Website: https://ciaociaovacation.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciao.ciao.vacation/ CONNECT WITH RESET Reset with Ash Cam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resetwithashcam/ Ash Cam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashcam____/

    Trust Your Instincts: Building a Brand Without Losing the Magic with Laura Liles
  3. Sep 27

    Live Panel: Motherhood x Sable Bebe | Trusting Yourself & Finding Your Own Way as a Mum

    Motherhood can be beautiful, messy, hard and magic all within the one day.  For this special episode of Reset, we recorded live at the first ever Sable Bebe community event, surrounded by 50 mums and a gorgeous group of babies. You might hear some of them throughout the episode as we share an honest conversation about motherhood, identity, work, wellbeing and learning to trust yourself along the way. Joining me on the panel are Maddi, a Psychologist; Riley a Business Coach; and Caitlin a Dietitian. We’re all mums, bringing different experiences, perspectives and expertise to the conversation. We talk about the expectations we had before becoming mums versus the reality, the advice that didn’t work for us, asking for help, navigating big emotions, finding little ways to feel like yourself again and letting go of the idea that there’s one “right” way to do motherhood. More than anything, this conversation is a reminder that every experience is different. We can listen to the advice, learn from the experts and hear what works for other mums, while still trusting ourselves to work out what feels right for us and our families. A note from Sable Bebe: “At Sable Bebe, we believe in creating newborn essentials that are not just thoughtfully designed but also bring comfort, care and connection to the journey of parenthood. Our first ever event extended this mission beyond our products by creating a space for mothers to connect, hear honest conversations about real experiences and feel less alone by surrounding themselves with a supportive community.” A huge thank you to Sable Bebe for bringing this community together and inviting Reset to be part of such a special morning. CONNECT Sable Bebe Website: https://www.sablebebe.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sablebebe TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sable.bebe Caitlin Ireland https://www.instagram.com/caitlinirelanddietitian Riley May https://www.instagram.com/therileymay Maddi, Bump to Bloom Psychology https://www.instagram.com/bumptobloompsychology Reset Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resetwithashcam Ash Cam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashcam____

    Live Panel: Motherhood x Sable Bebe | Trusting Yourself & Finding Your Own Way as a Mum
  4. Aug 27

    Becoming A Solo Mother By Choice: "This Isn't a Consolation Prize"

    Becoming a solo mother by choice is increasingly common, yet for many of us, it’s still something we haven’t encountered personally or know very much about. It’s a topic I’ve wanted to explore on Reset for a long time, so I’m delighted to be joined by Michelle Smith, founder of Ova Acupuncture, women’s health and fertility practitioner, and soon-to-be solo mother by choice. What if finding a partner and becoming a mother didn’t have to happen in that order? After a significant breakup at 29, Michelle began asking herself two separate questions: did she want a relationship, and did she want to become a mother? Realising that motherhood was the priority gave her the clarity to stop waiting for the traditional order of partner first, baby second, and begin creating a family on her own terms. Michelle takes us inside the emotional and practical realities of becoming a solo mother by choice, from deciding to pursue IVF and choosing a sperm donor to preparing financially, building her village and planning for motherhood while running a business. We discuss: How Michelle knew solo motherhood was the right path for herWhy dating had started to feel like an interview for the role of fatherThe different options available for donor conceptionHow she chose her sperm donor and the letter that sealed her decisionThe IVF process and the approximately $30,000 she spent on her fertility journeyHow she plans to explain her child’s donor conception from an early ageThe family, friends, community and paid support forming her villagePreparing her business for maternity leave and returning to workHow becoming a mother may shape dating and relationships in the futureThe financial planning and practical conversations worth havingWhy this decision is not a consolation prize or a Plan B Michelle speaks with so much confidence, honesty and joy about choosing motherhood. This conversation is both a practical introduction for anyone considering solo motherhood and a powerful reminder that our lives don’t have to follow one prescribed timeline. As Michelle says, she hasn’t given up on love. She simply decided she was ready to become a mother now. Follow Michelle:
https://www.instagram.com/michellesmithhealth/ Read Michelle’s Substack, Solo Motherhood:
https://solomotherhood.substack.com/ Learn more about Ova Acupuncture:
https://ovaacupuncture.au/ Follow Reset:
https://www.instagram.com/resetwithashcam/ Follow Ash Cam:
https://www.instagram.com/ashcam____/

    Becoming A Solo Mother By Choice: "This Isn't a Consolation Prize"
  5. Aug 12

    What If You Didn’t Have to Follow the Rules? | Lisa Messenger

    What does it take to keep reinventing yourself, spot opportunities others miss and build what’s next? Lisa Messenger is the founder of Collective Hub, a bestselling author and entrepreneur who has spent decades building businesses, launching ideas and challenging the way things have always been done. In this episode, Lisa and I talk about reinvention, resilience and what it means to be an entrepreneur in a world that is changing faster than ever. We explore how Lisa thinks about opportunity, why asking better questions matters, what she has learned from interviewing some of the world’s most influential people including Sir Richard Branson, and why she believes this next chapter of business is full of possibility. We also talk about AI, motherhood, the future of work, knowing when to let go of an idea, starting again and what Lisa would build if she had to start from zero today. If you’re thinking about what’s next for you, your career or your business, this conversation will give you plenty to think about. Try Collective Hub free for 30 days:https://members.collectivehub.com/checkout/collective-30-day-access Connect with Lisa Messenger on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisamessenger/ Follow Collective Hub on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collectivehub/ Connect with Ash on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashcam____/ Follow Reset with Ash Cam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resetwithashcam/

    What If You Didn’t Have to Follow the Rules? | Lisa Messenger
  6. Aug 1

    She Started at 10 | The 18 Year Old Building a Multi Million Dollar Brand

    What were you doing when you were 10 years old? For Sophia Rizzo, she was starting a business. What began with selling pots of glitter to friends at school has grown into Glitter Girl, an Australian beauty brand with customers around the world. Along the way, Sophia was invited onto Shark Tank at just 16 and is now leading the business full time at 18. In this episode of Reset, we talk about what it's really like growing a business while growing up. From building a brand online and leading a team, to learning from products that didn't work and navigating social media as a young founder. Whether you're building a business, raising a child with big ideas or simply love hearing the stories behind Australian founders, there's something in this conversation for you. In this episode we discuss: ​ Starting Glitter Girl at just 10 years old​ Selling glitter at school before launching online​ What Shark Tank was really like behind the scenes​ Growing a beauty brand through social media​ Advice for parents supporting entrepreneurial children​ Leading a business at 18• What Gen Z really wants from work​ Learning from products that didn't sell​ Working with suppliers and developing new products​ Growing internationally and what's next for Glitter Girl​ If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love it if you followed the show and shared it with someone who'd enjoy the conversation. Thank you for joining us. Ash x Follow Sophia & Glitter Girl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glittergirl.au TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@glittergirl.au Follow Reset with Ash Cam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resetwithashcam TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@resetwithashcam

    She Started at 10 | The 18 Year Old Building a Multi Million Dollar Brand

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Conversations to spark fresh thinking & remind us what’s possible. From careers, relationships and business to psychology, money, motherhood and everything in between. Inspired by the topics swirling around our girl group chats, explored with experts, founders and women you’re going to want to hear from. Whether you’re walking, driving or making a coffee, welcome to the conversation. Ash x Top 10% podcast on Spotify Loved by women in 80+ countries

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