Slay Girl Slay

How to Build Confidence Nobody Can Take From You

Real confidence isn't something you borrow from other people's opinions — it's something you build by keeping promises to yourself. In this episode Ashley breaks down why external validation is fragile, and how self trust is the quiet foundation that holds everything else up. We're getting into the daily habits, the honest self audit, and the mindset shift that changes everything. Today’s Sponsors: Try BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month using our code ⁠⁠SLAY⁠⁠. Try Shopify using our code ⁠SLAY⁠. Stop paying more than you have to for wireless at ⁠mintmobile.com/slaypod⁠. Join Us on Substack: Start your week with ⁠Happy Monday!⁠ Our weekly letter full of inspiration, motivation, and tools to help you slay your goals.  Follow Us: ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠ If you’d like to help keep the Slay Girl Slay podcast going, ⁠you can ⁠donate here⁠⁠. Every contribution makes a difference. Slay Girl Slay podcast is an AshMedia production, hosted by ⁠⁠Ashley Leggs⁠.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Be Her Before You See Her

After listening to this episode, you’ll know how to stop slipping on your goals and start embodying the version of yourself you truly want to become. Ashley gives an honest look at breaking free from the cycle of losing motivation and teaches you how to align your daily habits with your bigger dreams. You’ll get practical tips for scheduling joy, making decisions from the perspective of your future self, and building a routine that prioritizes discipline over fleeting motivation. Whether you’re seeking a mindset shift, consistent productivity, or actionable personal growth strategies, this episode focuses on purpose, identity, and how to create a life you love.  Today’s Sponsors: Try BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month using our code ⁠⁠SLAY⁠⁠. Save your money with a new wireless plat at mintmobile.com/slaypod. Feel like your best self again at forhers.com/slay. Join Us on Substack: Start your week with ⁠Happy Monday!⁠ Our weekly letter full of inspiration, motivation, and tools to help you slay your goals.  Follow Us: ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠ If you’d like to help keep the Slay Girl Slay podcast going, ⁠you can ⁠donate here⁠⁠. Every contribution makes a difference. Slay Girl Slay podcast is an AshMedia production, hosted by ⁠⁠Ashley Leggs⁠.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dear SGS: Ambition Is Not Greed, Raise Your Standards, and Stop Explaining Yourself

We're reading your letters this week! In this episode, we talk about ambition vs greed, how to handle rejection at work, and how to keep going after you have been told “no.” We get into raising your standards in relationships and in life, especially when comfort is tempting you to settle. Then we cover what to do when your family does not support your goals, including how to protect your plans, stop over explaining yourself, and stay focused until the results speak for you. Have a question for the next Dear SGS episode? Email me at dearsgspod@gmail.com and you might hear your letter read on the show. Today’s Sponsors: Get 10 free meals when you use our code SLAYFM10 at HelloFresh! Join Us on Substack: Start your week with ⁠Happy Monday!⁠ Our weekly letter full of inspiration, motivation, and tools to help you slay your goals.  Follow Us: ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠ If you’d like to help keep the Slay Girl Slay podcast going, ⁠you can ⁠donate here⁠⁠. Every contribution makes a difference. Slay Girl Slay podcast is an AshMedia production, hosted by ⁠⁠Ashley Leggs⁠.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ask For What You Want

If you’ve been holding back from going after a big goal because you’re afraid of rejection, this episode will change how you see the word no. Ashley shares her real time journey through the traditional publishing process and breaks down why rejection is not failure but proof that you showed up and participated. You will learn how to build resilience, separate your worth from outcomes, and develop the audacity required to ask boldly for what you want in your career, business, and life. Because you do not need fifty yeses to change your life. You only need one. Get The Maintenance Manual Workbook Here: ⁠⁠Download Link⁠⁠ Today’s Sponsors: Try BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month using our code ⁠⁠⁠⁠SLAY⁠⁠⁠⁠. Try Shopify for $1 a month using our code SLAY. Reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money using our code SLAY. Join Us on Substack: Start your week with ⁠⁠⁠Happy Monday!⁠⁠⁠ Our weekly letter full of inspiration, motivation, and tools to help you slay your goals.  Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ If you’d like to help keep the Slay Girl Slay podcast going, ⁠⁠⁠you can ⁠donate here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Every contribution makes a difference. Slay Girl Slay podcast is an AshMedia production, hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ashley Leggs⁠.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How To Actually Take Better Care Of Yourself This Year

This year, taking care of yourself has to go beyond bubble baths and soft girl routines. In this honest and necessary conversation, Ashley gets real about what it truly means to prioritize your health, wellness, and peace—physically, emotionally, mentally, and administratively. From navigating doctor visits to managing stress and building a real care team, this episode is your reminder that there is no success without you being well enough to experience it. Get The Maintenance Manual Workbook Here: ⁠Download Link⁠ Today’s Sponsors: Try BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month using our code ⁠⁠⁠SLAY⁠⁠⁠. Stop paying more than you have to for wireless at ⁠mintmobile.com/slaypod⁠. Join Us on Substack: Start your week with ⁠⁠Happy Monday!⁠⁠ Our weekly letter full of inspiration, motivation, and tools to help you slay your goals.  Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ If you’d like to help keep the Slay Girl Slay podcast going, ⁠⁠you can ⁠donate here⁠⁠⁠. Every contribution makes a difference. Slay Girl Slay podcast is an AshMedia production, hosted by ⁠⁠⁠Ashley Leggs⁠.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices