What She's Worth

Ashleigh Droz
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Welcome to What She’s Worth—the podcast dedicated to empowering women, amplifying bold voices, and challenging the status quo. Hosted by Ashleigh Droz, professional career counselor, this show offers candid conversations about leadership, career growth, and workplace equity. Featuring inspiring guests from industry leaders to rising changemakers, we celebrate ambition, advocate for equality, and provide actionable tools to help women thrive. Join us as we dismantle barriers, build confidence, and own our worth. Because knowing your worth is just the beginning—owning it changes everything.

  1. Jan 12

    Raising Millions, Reclaiming Worth: Krista Elmore on Reinvention, Leadership & Starting Over

    What does it look like to rebuild your life from the ground up - and end up recreating the entire system you live in? In this powerful episode of What She’s Worth, Ashleigh sits down with Krista Elmore, Co-Founder of Change Collective Central Coast in San Luis Obispo, CA. Krista has helped nonprofits across North America raise more than $250 million and is now transitioning into using the art of storytelling, community engagement, and mission-driven leadership to fuel real impact in her local community. But behind those extraordinary results is a woman who had to navigate heartbreak, career upheaval, and single motherhood all at once. Krista shares:✨ How her marriage ended, her workplace collapsed, and she was forced to start over with a 2-year-old daughter✨ The emotional work of rebuilding her confidence, identity, and professional voice✨ How being an auctioneer and event coach taught her to own space and speak boldly✨ The creation of the Change Collective and why building a business with powerhouse women is both healing and revolutionary✨ The leadership lessons learned from raising millions while reclaiming her own worth✨ The belief she hopes every woman walks away with: Be bold and ask for what you want. This episode is for anyone who’s rebuilding, reimagining, or redefining themselves — whether by choice or by circumstance. Krista’s story reminds us that starting over isn’t failure. It’s transformation. 🎧 Listen in for a raw, uplifting, deeply inspiring conversation about reinvention, leadership, and the courage to believe in yourself again. The views and opinions expressed by the host and guest(s) are their own and do not represent any employer or organization.

    46 min

  2. 12/15/2025

    Dreaming With Intention: My Vision Board Method That Actually Works

    Ready to create a year you’re actually excited to live?In this special solo episode, Ashleigh pulls back the curtain on the vision board method she’s refined over years — the one that has helped her map out her biggest goals, manifest major milestones, and actually stick with them all year long. This isn’t scrapbooking manifesting.This is intentional, strategic, inspiring, and wildly effective. Inside the episode, Ashleigh shares: How she transformed her messy magazine-cutout vision boards into a strategic yearly ritual that connects deeply to her goals The process she uses to create a stunning, cohesive board that reflects her next-level life The exact system she follows to translate dreams into measurable, trackable goals How her spreadsheet method keeps her motivated month after month (including the gold-cell progress trick listeners will absolutely steal) Her “champagne celebration” strategy that is a joyful, intentional way to honor meaningful wins Why vision boards fail for most people and how THIS system finally makes them work Whether you're dreaming about your next career move, leveling up your health, craving more abundance, or preparing for a major personal reset, this episode will help you design a vision that feels aligned and achievable. ✨ This is your permission slip to dream bigger — and your roadmap to make it real. If you create your own vision board after listening, share it with Ashleigh on Instagram, tag @whatshesworth, or DM her your progress. She wants to cheer you on. NOTE: All opinions expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent or reflect any employer or organization.

    15 min

  3. 11/10/2025

    From Newsroom to Million-Dollar Listings: Lauren Leslie on Betting on Yourself

    What happens when you realize the career you’ve poured yourself into no longer values you?For Lauren Leslie, that moment became the catalyst for a complete reinvention. In this episode of What She’s Worth, Lauren shares her journey from 13 years as a TV news anchor and investigative journalist — often underpaid, overworked, and taken for granted — to becoming a Realtor® closing millions he first year in real estate and rising in the luxury market. We talk about the hard truths of inequity in early-career fields, the emotional toll of being undervalued, and the exact moment Lauren knew she deserved more. She opens up about the courage required to pivot, the confidence required to trust your skills in a new field, and how buying her first home at 25 changed the trajectory of her life. Lauren also breaks down why real estate is such a powerful tool for women’s financial empowerment — and why she believes that if you are being undervalued, you are under a mandate to pivot. This conversation is bold, energizing, and packed with truth. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unseen, or ready for a new chapter, Lauren’s story will remind you that reinvention is always possible — and that betting on yourself is the smartest move you can make. 🎧 Tune in for a conversation about worth, wealth, resilience, and rewriting your story. 📲 Follow @whatshesworth on Instagram for more inspiration and behind-the-scenes moments. To connect with Lauren on LinkedIn, click ⁠HERE⁠. To connect with What She's Worth on Instagram, click⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠. To shop What's She's Worth merch, click ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠. To watch this show on YouTube, click ⁠HERE⁠. To connect with Ashleigh on LinkedIn, click⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠. NOTE: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not represent the positions, policies, or perspectives of any past or present employer or affiliated organization.

    1h 11m

  4. 10/07/2025

    Redefining Vibrancy: Lori Willinski on Thriving Through Plant-Powered Living

    What does it look like to completely reinvent yourself — not just in your career, but in your health, mindset, and leadership? In this episode of What She’s Worth, Ashleigh Droz sits down with Lori Willinski, founder of Plant Powered Collective and integrative nutrition coach, for a powerful conversation about energy, resilience, and redefining what it means to live vibrantly at any age. Lori shares her journey of pivoting into entrepreneurship at 60, navigating major life transitions through divorce, and managing an autoimmune condition through plant-forward nutrition and lifestyle medicine. She breaks down the Six Pillars that help women in midlife thrive — and shows how nourishing yourself isn’t just about food, but about creating the mindset and habits that sustain both health and leadership. This is an inspiring, heart-centered conversation about courage, reinvention, and the power of plants to transform not only our bodies but our entire lives. 🎧 Tune in for practical wisdom, beautiful storytelling, and a reminder that it’s never too late to start living vibrantly. NOTE: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not represent the positions, policies, or perspectives of any past or present employer or affiliated organization.

    1h 4m

  5. 09/15/2025

    Grounding Through Burnout: A Guided Meditation with Ashleigh Droz

    Sometimes the most powerful move we can make is to pause, breathe, and reconnect with ourselves. In this special solo episode of What She’s Worth, Ashleigh Droz guides you through a calming grounding meditation designed to help you release stress, reconnect to your body, and remember that you are supported. In just 10 minutes, this practice is perfect for moments of burnout, overwhelm, or when you just need a reset. Together, we’ll use breath, visualization, and affirmations to let go of what’s heavy and return to a steadier, calmer place. Find a quiet space, press play, and come back to this meditation anytime you need to ground and reset. To connect with What She's Worth on Instagram, click⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠. To shop What's She's Worth merch, click ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠. To connect with Ashleigh on LinkedIn, click⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠. NOTE: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not represent the positions, policies, or perspectives of any past or present employer or affiliated organization.

    11 min

  6. 09/02/2025

    From Marathon to Mindfulness: Samantha McGurgan on Mental Health, Communication, and People-Centered Workplaces

    What does it take to thrive in both your career and your wellbeing? This week on What She’s Worth, I’m joined by Samantha McGurgan, career counselor, educator, and yoga teacher, for a powerful conversation on clarity, confidence, and creating people-centered careers. Sam shares her fascinating journey from running marathons to leading with mindfulness, and how she now supports high achievers in navigating ambition without sacrificing mental health. We talk about the role of strengths-based coaching in career growth, why non-violent communication is really a form of self-care, and how conflict can actually become a connection point instead of a breaking point. We also dig into what leadership looks like in a new era, and how strategies rooted in positive psychology and mindfulness can help us redefine ambition in ways that are sustainable, brave, and deeply human. This conversation is equal parts grounding and energizing — and it will leave you with practical tools to build clarity, connection, and confidence in your own career journey. 📲 Follow @whatshesworth on Instagram for more inspiration and behind-the-scenes moments. Connect with Samantha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthamcgurgan/ Learn more about Sam's private practice: www.samanthamcgurgan.com To connect with Ashleigh on LinkedIn, click⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠. To connect with What She's Worth on Instagram, click⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠. To shop What's She's Worth merch, click ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠. To watch this show on YouTube, click ⁠HERE⁠. NOTE: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not represent the positions, policies, or perspectives of any past or present employer or affiliated organization.

    1h 15m

  7. 08/18/2025

    The Future is Financially Fierce: Jesi Jarosz on Women and Money

    This week on What She’s Worth, I’m joined by Jesi Jarosz — financial professional, advocate, and changemaker — for a conversation that goes far beyond numbers. Jesi shares how she turned personal loss into purpose, and why financial literacy is one of the most powerful tools women can have. We get into what it really looks like to build wealth as a woman, navigate male-dominated spaces, and push back against the gender pay gap. Jesi also opens up about the importance of surrounding yourself with women who lift you up in both your professional network and your personal life. This isn’t just about money — it’s about agency, confidence, and rewriting the rules of power for women everywhere. If you’ve ever wondered how to claim your seat at the financial table—or how to rewrite the rules around money, equity, and worth—this conversation is for you. Connect with What She's Worth on Instagram: @whatshesworth Shop What's She's Worth merch: www.whatshesworth.com Connect with Ashleigh on Linked: www.linkedin.com/in/ashleighdroz NOTE: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not represent the positions, policies, or perspectives of any past or present employer or affiliated organization.

    51 min

  8. 08/05/2025

    When Burnout Breaks You Open: Ashleigh Droz on Owning Your Worth

    After hitting a wall with burnout and taking a much-needed pause, Ashleigh Droz returns to the mic - this time in the hot seat. In this special “flip the script” episode, Rachel Walter takes a turn at being host and interviews Ashleigh about the movement behind What She’s Worth and how to redefine ambition on your own terms. Ashleigh opens up about: The hidden emotional and physical costs of burnout (and how she recognized the signs)Balancing ambition with wellness without losing your edgeThe patterns that keep women from fully owning their worth at workWhy rest, boundaries, and self-advocacy are power movesHer vision for the What She’s Worth movement If you’ve ever felt overextended, undervalued, or ready to rewrite the rules of success, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, supported, and inspired to reclaim your worth. 💬 Join the conversation: Share your takeaways on Instagram @whatshesworth and tag #TheWorthReset. #WomenInLeadership #BurnoutRecovery #WorkplaceWellness #CareerGrowth #WhatShesWorth #TheWorthReset #WomenSupportingWomen #SelfWorth NOTE: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not represent the positions, policies, or perspectives of any past or present employer or affiliated organization.

    1h 11m
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Welcome to What She’s Worth—the podcast dedicated to empowering women, amplifying bold voices, and challenging the status quo. Hosted by Ashleigh Droz, professional career counselor, this show offers candid conversations about leadership, career growth, and workplace equity. Featuring inspiring guests from industry leaders to rising changemakers, we celebrate ambition, advocate for equality, and provide actionable tools to help women thrive. Join us as we dismantle barriers, build confidence, and own our worth. Because knowing your worth is just the beginning—owning it changes everything.

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  • Creator
    Ashleigh Droz
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ashleigh Droz
  • Show Website
    What She's Worth