This week’s Midweek Moment is a little different. I’m recording from my rental car in Birmingham, Alabama after a speaking engagement, and it truly feels like a FaceTime call between friends.

In this episode, I’m sharing:

• Why dating your spouse still matters, especially in busy seasons of life
• A simple Valentine’s Day at home that reminded me what connection really looks like
• The importance of setting boundaries and not participating in other people’s chaos
• A real-time reminder that there is freedom on the other side of fear
• My latest experience flying again after months off

Sometimes we think we’ve healed something, and then life gives us an opportunity to practice it again. Boundaries. Courage. Saying no. Choosing connection. It’s all part of it.

If you’re feeling stretched, pressured, or afraid to take the next step in something, this episode is your reminder that you are holding the key to your own cage.

You only need one believer. And that believer is you.

Until next time, keep your light burning from Ash to Dusk.

Confidence is not something you are born with. It is something you build.

In this episode of Ash to Dusk, Ashley dives into imposter syndrome, leadership, and the truth about what real confidence actually looks like behind the scenes.

If you have ever felt unqualified, questioned yourself in a leadership role, or believed you needed a degree, title, or more experience before stepping into your next level, this conversation is for you.

Ashley shares her own journey from breaking out in hives before speaking in front of staff meetings to leading teams, traveling across states, and building a business rooted in authenticity. The shift did not come from suddenly feeling confident. It came from taking action before she felt ready.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What imposter syndrome really looks like
• Why vulnerability strengthens leadership
• How self trust builds confidence over time
• Why comparison quietly erodes growth
• The power of doing one thing that scares you

Whether you are in school nutrition, sales, entrepreneurship, parenting, or stepping into personal growth, someone is watching how you lead. The more you trust yourself, the more you give others permission to do the same.

You are not a fraud. You are becoming.

If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend and leave a review. It helps more women find these conversations.

More to come soon on Ashley’s upcoming coaching experience.

Until next time, keep your light burning from ash to dusk.

In this midweek moment, I’m having an honest conversation about social media burnout, boundaries, and what it really means to stay connected in a world that never stops scrolling.

Lately, I’ve been asking myself a question I never thought I would ask: Am I supposed to be here? Social media has always been a powerful tool for connection, but somewhere along the way it started to feel heavy, overwhelming, and exhausting. Between owning a business, showing up online, and constantly consuming information, I found myself craving something deeper—and wondering if a 90-day social media break might actually be the reset I need.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Social media burnout and emotional exhaustion
• The pressure to constantly show up and create content
• How scrolling affects our mental health and nervous system
• Why deeper connection often happens off social media
• What it would really mean to unplug and reset
• Letting go of what no longer serves you as we head into a new season

This episode is a reminder that you’re not alone if social media feels draining instead of life-giving—and that it’s okay to question what boundaries you need right now.

I’d love to hear your thoughts. How is social media affecting you? Would you ever take a 90-day break?

📩 Send me a message anytime at hello@ashleymorena.com

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Feeling exhausted, disconnected, and stuck in your own head? You’re not alone, friend.

In this episode of Ash to Dusk, Ashley Morena opens up about the real reason so many high-functioning leaders feel burned out, overextended, and emotionally drained, even when it looks like they have it all together. Drawing from survey responses, personal experiences with divorce, leadership, and entrepreneurship, Ashley shares why trying to fix everything is actually what’s keeping you stuck.

This conversation is for the woman (and man) who:

• Feels responsible for everyone else
• Overthinks every decision
• Knows something needs to change but doesn’t know where to start
• Is exhausted but still showing up every day

Ashley talks about delegation, breaking cycles of burnout, releasing unhealthy commitments, and why your only job is to be the thermostat, not the thermometer. This episode also introduces the heart behind her upcoming coaching experience for anyone craving clarity, peace, and sustainable growth.

You don’t need to fix everything right now. You just need to take the next honest step.

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Life doesn’t always go according to plan. Schedules change. You get sick. The week starts strong and then suddenly feels off course.

In this midweek Ash to Dusk episode, Ashley offers a grounding reset focused on consistency and showing up for yourself, even when life throws a wrench into your plans. This isn’t about doing more or pushing harder. It’s about making small adjustments and continuing forward with intention.

Ashley also shares an update on what’s coming next, including her upcoming guided coaching experience, I AM The Journey, created for anyone who feels stuck, disconnected, or ready to reconnect with themselves and what’s next.

In this episode, we reflect on:

• How to reset when your week doesn’t go as planned
• Why consistency matters during unpredictable seasons
• Simple ways to shift your mindset and energy midweek
• What it really means to invest in yourself long term

If you’re feeling off track, overwhelmed, or in need of a moment to recalibrate, this episode will meet you right where you are.

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There’s a cost to constantly proving yourself and it’s not just emotional. It impacts your confidence, your income, and your ability to build the life you actually want.

In this episode of Ash to Dusk, Ashley shares real, behind-the-scenes moments from her career. From accepting a low starting salary as a school food service director, to qualifying for reduced-price meals while managing a million-dollar budget, to navigating raises, consulting contracts, and keynote speaking fees, this conversation unpacks what it really means to communicate your value.

This episode is for you if:

• You struggle to ask for a raise or negotiate pay
• You feel uncomfortable talking about your accomplishments
• You’ve said yes too many times out of fear or scarcity
• You want more financial freedom and time freedom
• You’re ready to stop tying your self-worth to a dollar amount

Ashley talks about the reality of having to grind early in your career, why collecting success stories matters, and how learning to say no can open the door to better opportunities and deeper alignment.

You’ll leave this episode with clarity, reflection prompts, and encouragement to start owning your value without apology.

This midweek moment is different.

Today’s episode is not a how-to, a checklist, or a step-by-step guide. It’s a pause. A check-in. An honest conversation for anyone feeling the weight of the world right now and wondering how to keep moving forward with integrity, compassion, and purpose.

In this episode, I share what it feels like to hold multiple truths at once. To care deeply. To feel conflicted. To want better for our country, our families, and ourselves without being pulled into hatred, division, or all-or-nothing thinking.

We talk about:
• Why it’s okay not to have the perfect words
• The pressure to “take a side” and why it’s exhausting
• Holding compassion without losing your values
• Choosing how you show up when you cannot fix everything
• Letting go of judgment and focusing on the ripple effect of your own life

This conversation is rooted in empathy, personal growth, and the belief that real change starts at home, in our daily actions, and in how we treat others.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, conflicted, or unsure how to move through this season without losing yourself, this episode is for you.

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Green, Ohio 44232

And if you want more grounded midweek support, reflections, and wellness resources, visit ashleymorena.com.

In Episode 29 of Ash to Dusk, Ashley talks about the power of how you show up and why dressing for the life you want can quietly build confidence, clarity, and momentum.

From working from home routines to intentional comfort, I AM statements, and elevating yourself even in everyday roles, this episode is a reminder that small shifts can change how you feel and how you move through the world.

You’ll hear encouragement to:

• Dress for the person you’re becoming
• Build confidence through intentional routines
• Use I AM statements to reinforce identity
• Stop waiting for permission to show up differently

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Ashley Morena
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Until next time, keep your light burning from ash to dusk.