The Sparkle Project
The version of motherhood we're sold looks nothing like the one we're actually living. That's by design.
The Sparkle Project is for the moms who are done pretending otherwise, and ready to reclaim the parts of themselves that got lost along the way. Hosted by Emily MacDonald, a single mom, feminist, and late-diagnosed ADHDer, each episode digs into the identity shifts, invisible labor, and systemic failures that make motherhood so hard. You'll hear from the experts, advocates, and real women who are finding their way back to themselves, so you can feel less alone in the hard parts and more like yourself in all the rest.
Somewhere between the mental load and the mom guilt, your shine is still there. The Sparkle Project is your space to find it.
(Formerly Worthy Mother Podcast)
The Sparkle Project
Why You Need To Stop Equating Your Worth To Your Roles With Ashley Fernandez
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This week, join me for a conversation on valuing what we want and creating a life that feels good with Career Coach Ashley Fernandez. This conversation had me snapping along in agreement with Ashley, and I have a feeling you'll find it just as inspiring as I did.
In this episode, Ashley and I talk about:
- Creating a vision to guide our decisions
- Work/Life Integration
- The reasons so many women feel somewhat unfulfilled
- Intentionally having fun as mothers
- Finding purpose in what we do
A little about our guest:
Ashley Fernandez is the CEO of Ashley Marie Coaching, LLC, a career development and personal growth company, and the hype woman everyone wants in their corner. She is a Professional Certified Career Coach and trauma-informed mindset practitioner who specializes in helping high-achieving women uncover what is holding them back from designing a career and life they don't want to run away from. With Ashley's background as a Fortune 500 recruiter, DEI practitioner, and having successfully transitioned across six industries, she is armed with the tools & strategies that help others gain clarity, increase confidence and own their career development. Ashley has a degree in psychology, over 10 years of experience in the HR space, and has been certified by an ICF accredited coaching program. By day she works for a 'big 4' accounting firm and by night she is helping her clients get to the next level of success. Ashley is a born and raised NYer and currently lives in New Jersey with her husband and two sons, loves coffee & family adventures!
Follow Ashley on Instagram @ashley_marie_coaching, or visit her website https://www.ashleymariecoaching.com.
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