Big Ideas Podcast with Ashlee Ilg

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  • Entrepreneurship

Tune in for honest conversations as we pursue bold dreams, redefine what IS possible, and empower the next generation to live BIG. You’ll hear stories that prove over & over again, that just because something wasn’t part of “our plan” doesn’t mean it won’t be used for our good. Whether you are already an entrepreneur, you dream of becoming one, or you are raising the next generation of entrepreneurs, this podcast is for you! There’s no time to waste on YOUR big ideas so let’s get started.

  1. Beth Green: Trusting God’s Flight Plan When Life Takes an Unexpected Turn

    May 27

    Beth Green: Trusting God’s Flight Plan When Life Takes an Unexpected Turn

    What if the very thing that doesn’t make sense on paper… is exactly where God is leading you next? In this final episode of Season 5, Ashlee chats with Beth Green — pastor, speaker, and founder of Adored and Breakthrough Conferences — in a powerful conversation about faith, obedience, legacy, and trusting God even when the path ahead feels unexpected. Beth shares the story of building a successful aviation company with her husband, only to feel God asking them to surrender it all and step into full-time ministry. Together, they unpack the confidence and peace that comes from knowing God is leading — even when others don’t understand it, and even when you don’t have every answer yet. This conversation is a beautiful reminder that God equips us for every season He calls us into… and that our obedience may become one of the greatest legacies our children ever witness. Beth also shares her heart for encouraging women and younger girls to use their voice for good, know where their true worth comes from, and courageously follow God in every season of life. In this inspiring season finale, you’ll hear: • How to trust God’s direction even when it doesn’t make sense to everyone around you• Why your obedience and faith may shape the next generation more than you realize• How God gives grace and provision for every season — without requiring you to have it all figured out first If you’ve ever felt God nudging you toward something unexpected… or wondered if you’re really equipped for what He’s asking of you… you’ll want to press Play and listen right away. And as we close out Season 5 — a season full of courageous women sharing honest stories and hard-earned wisdom — this conversation is the perfect reminder that God is always working for our good, even when we can’t fully see it yet.  Find more from Beth Green on Instagram @bethgreenwv and learn more about her church and upcoming Adored and Breakthrough Conferences at airborne.church.  Follow Ashlee on Instagram at @ashleeilg and find more resources at ashleeilg.com.Take the Dreamer Quiz at DreamerQuiz.com.

    45 min
  2. Lauren Mitchell: How Being a “Needy Woman” Can Draw You Closer to Jesus

    May 20

    Lauren Mitchell: How Being a “Needy Woman” Can Draw You Closer to Jesus

    What if the deepest, richest relationship you could have with Jesus… starts with finally being honest with Him? In this episode, Ashlee chats with Lauren Mitchell — author, speaker, and Bible teacher — about her book Steadfast Through the Psalms and why an authentic prayer life may be the very thing missing from so many women’s relationship with God. Together, they unpack the freedom of bringing every emotion, fear, frustration, and need directly to Jesus — not just the polished Sunday-morning version of ourselves. Lauren shares why being a “needy woman” is not weakness when that need drives us toward dependence on God instead of away from Him. Lauren also opens up about one of the greatest fears of her life — tornadoes — and how walking through that fear unexpectedly deepened her intimacy with God in ways she never imagined. This conversation is honest, Scripture-filled, deeply encouraging, and an invitation to stop striving for perfect prayers and start building a real relationship with Jesus. In this heartfelt conversation, you’ll hear: • Why honest, everyday conversations with God lead to a deeper and more fulfilling prayer life• How dependency on Jesus is actually a strength — not a spiritual failure• What the Psalms teach us about bringing our raw emotions, fears, and struggles directly to God If you’ve ever felt like your prayer life is shallow, inconsistent, or only shows God the “put together” parts of you… you’ll want to press Play and listen right away. Find more from Lauren Mitchell and her book, Steadfast Through the Psalms at laurenmitchellwrites.com and on Instagram @laurenmitchellwrites Follow Ashlee on Instagram at @ashleeilg and find more resources at ashleeilg.com.Take the Dreamer Quiz at DreamerQuiz.com.

    42 min
  3. Chelsea Kuhn: Finding Faith and Purpose While Raising a Medically Complex Child

    May 14

    Chelsea Kuhn: Finding Faith and Purpose While Raising a Medically Complex Child

    What do you do when life doesn’t go the way you planned… and you’re left carrying something you never expected? In this episode, Ashlee chats with Chelsea Kuhn — entrepreneur, artist, and co-founder of Making Lemoncake — in a raw and deeply moving conversation about her journey as a mom raising a medically complex child. Chelsea shares the story of her daughter’s rare and challenging diagnosis, the exhaustion and uncertainty that followed, and how she wrestled through it all — clinging to her faith and slowly finding peace in the middle of it. Today, she uses her voice to advocate for families walking similar paths and to help others understand how to show up with compassion, care, and community. This conversation is both vulnerable and incredibly encouraging — an honest look at what it means to keep going when life feels heavy, and how we can better support one another along the way. In this heartfelt conversation, you’ll hear: • What it looks like to hold onto faith when you’re overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure• How to support and serve families with medically complex or disabled children in meaningful ways• Why building community — especially in hard seasons — matters more than we realize If you’ve ever walked through a season that felt heavier than you expected… or wondered how to better show up for someone who is… you’ll want to press Play and listen right away. Find more from Chelsea Kuhn at makinglemoncake.com and follow her at @chelseakuhn Follow Ashlee on Instagram at @ashleeilg and find more resources at ashleeilg.com.Find out what type of dreamer you are at DreamerQuiz.com.

    52 min
  4. Melissa Hughes: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome by Owning Your Story

    May 6

    Melissa Hughes: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome by Owning Your Story

    What if the reason you feel like an imposter… is because you’ve been looking at your story the wrong way? In this episode, Ashlee chats with Melissa Hughes — speaker, author, and coach — in an unscripted, deeply honest conversation about how to overcome imposter syndrome and start showing up with confidence by owning the story God has already given you. Melissa shares how a vulnerable conversation with God helped her uncover her true identity — and how that breakthrough now shapes the way she coaches others to build authentic, meaningful personal brands. In this encouraging and practical conversation, you’ll hear: • What’s really behind imposter syndrome — and the truth that breaks its hold • How discovering your authentic story becomes the foundation for building a meaningful personal brand • Why letting your kids and others see you pursue your calling (even when you feel unready) matters more than doing it perfectly If you’ve ever felt unsure about your voice, your story, or your next step… or found yourself waiting until you feel “ready”… you’ll want to press Play and listen right away. Follow Ashlee on Instagram at @ashleeilg and find more resources at ashleeilg.com. Take the Dreamer Quiz at DreamerQuiz.com. Find more from Melissa Hughes at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissaleahughes/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissaleahughesWebsite: https://melissaleahughes.com/

    45 min
  5. Kim Cook: Finding Your Identity in Jesus While You Wait for Love

    Apr 29

    Kim Cook: Finding Your Identity in Jesus While You Wait for Love

    What if the waiting season you’re in… is actually where God is doing His deepest work in you? In this episode, Ashlee chats with Kim Cook — certified Christian relationship coach — as she shares her deeply personal story of waiting until her late 30s to meet her husband, walking through difficult dating seasons, and the heartbreak that ultimately brought her to a place of surrender and healing. With honesty and grace, Kim opens up about what it looked like to stop placing her identity in relationships… and instead anchor it fully in who God says she is. Today, she uses that journey to guide women toward wholeness, confidence, and peace in their season of singleness. This conversation reaches far beyond dating—it speaks to any season of waiting where you’re longing for clarity, breakthrough, or something you don’t yet have. In this heartfelt conversation, you’ll hear: • How to navigate a waiting season without losing your identity or your hope • Why healing and wholeness matter more than rushing into the next relationship • What it looks like to trust God’s timing—even when it feels long, unclear, or painful If you’ve ever felt stuck in the in-between… or wondered if your waiting season has purpose… you’ll want to press Play and listen right away. Stay connected with Kim Cook and find all of her relationship coaching resources on Instagram @kimcookcoaching and at https://stan.store/KimCookCoaching. Follow Ashlee on Instagram at @ashleeilg and find more resources at ashleeilg.com. Take the Dreamer Quiz at DreamerQuiz.com.

    51 min
  6. Tiffany Wickes: Why One-Size-Fits-All Health Advice Is Failing Women — and How to Break Free

    Apr 22

    Tiffany Wickes: Why One-Size-Fits-All Health Advice Is Failing Women — and How to Break Free

    What if the way you’ve been taught to think about your body… was never the truth to begin with? In this episode, Ashlee chats with Tiffany Wickes — wife, mom of 7, fitness and nutrition coach — as she shares her powerful story of how her relationship with food and exercise was shaped by childhood experiences, cultural pressures, and the endless cycle of “skinny fads” and crash diets. Through her own journey, Tiffany has discovered a better way—and now helps women step into true health, confidence, and wholeness without chasing unrealistic standards or one-size-fits-all solutions. This is not another conversation telling you what you “should” be doing. It’s a bold, honest reset on what it actually means to feel strong, confident, and comfortable in your own skin. In this empowering conversation, you’ll hear: • Why one-size-fits-all approaches to health and fitness often leave women feeling frustrated and stuck• How to begin understanding your body’s unique needs instead of chasing every new trend• What it looks like to build real confidence that isn’t tied to a number on the scale or the size of your jeans If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting advice… or questioned your worth based on how your body looks… you’ll want to press Play and listen right away. Follow Ashlee on Instagram at @ashleeilg and find more resources at ashleeilg.com.Take the Dreamer Quiz at DreamerQuiz.com. Find more from Tiffany Wickes:• tiffanywickes.com• Instagram: @tiffanylwickes• Podcast: "Strong Like a Mother"

    54 min
  7. Jessica Lowery: When the Answer to Your Prayer Is Already in Your Hands

    Apr 15

    Jessica Lowery: When the Answer to Your Prayer Is Already in Your Hands

    What if the answer you’ve been praying for… is already sitting right in front of you? In this episode, Ashlee chats with Jessica Lowery — mom and founder of The Power of Elderberries — as she shares her incredible journey of pursuing holistic health for her family… and unexpectedly discovering a business that would go on to support them financially and impact so many others. What started as making elderberry syrup for her own home quickly turned into something more—especially when Jessica realized that the very thing her friends kept asking her for… might be the answer to the prayers she’d been praying for provision. In this inspiring and honest conversation, you’ll hear: • How to recognize when God may already be answering your prayers through what’s right in front of you• What it looks like to take a leap of faith into something you never planned—but can’t ignore• How to rebuild, refine, and keep going when the journey doesn’t unfold the way you expected If you’ve ever prayed for direction, provision, or clarity… and wondered if you’re missing what God is already doing… you’ll want to press Play and listen right away. Follow Ashlee on Instagram at @ashleeilg and find more resources at ashleeilg.com.Take the Dreamer Quiz at DreamerQuiz.com. Find more from Jessica Lowery:• @_jessicalowery and @thepowerofelderberries• thepowerofelderberries.com

    50 min
  8. Jennifer Dukes Lee: How to Love Your Morning & Why it Matters

    Apr 8

    Jennifer Dukes Lee: How to Love Your Morning & Why it Matters

    What if you are a morning person… and it has nothing to do with what time you wake up? In this episode, Ashlee chats with Jennifer Dukes Lee — bestselling author, speaker, and self-proclaimed “Morning Evangelist” — about her brand new book, How to Love Your Morning. Together, they unpack a refreshing and freeing perspective: being a “morning person” has far less to do with what hour you wake up… and everything to do with how you begin. This is not another conversation about perfect routines, aesthetic quiet times, or getting it all right before 8am. Instead, Jennifer shares a grace-filled approach to starting your day in a way that actually fits your life, your personality, and your season. In this encouraging conversation, you’ll hear: • Why Jennifer believes everyone is already a morning person, and how to start seeing yourself that way• How to identify your unique “Morning Archetype” and build a rhythm that works for you• Simple, meaningful ways to start your day with intention — even in busy or unpredictable seasons If you’ve ever felt like you’re behind before your day even begins… or struggled to create a morning that feels life-giving instead of discouraging… you’ll want to press Play and listen right away. Find more from Jennifer Dukes Lee:• Order How to Love Your Morning: Faith-filled habits to build a life of joy and purpose one day at a time at HowToLoveYourMorning.com.• Website: jenniferdukeslee.com• Instagram and Facebook: @jenniferdukeslee   Follow Ashlee on Instagram at @ashleeilg and find more resources at ashleeilg.com.Take the Dreamer Quiz at DreamerQuiz.com.

    41 min
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Tune in for honest conversations as we pursue bold dreams, redefine what IS possible, and empower the next generation to live BIG. You’ll hear stories that prove over & over again, that just because something wasn’t part of “our plan” doesn’t mean it won’t be used for our good. Whether you are already an entrepreneur, you dream of becoming one, or you are raising the next generation of entrepreneurs, this podcast is for you! There’s no time to waste on YOUR big ideas so let’s get started.

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