Lean In and Level Up
Welcome to Lean In and Level Up—the podcast where real leaders get honest.
Hosted by Ashlie Marshall, a CFO, executive strategist, and no-fluff kind of leader, this show is your space to lean into the hard conversations that most people avoid, and level up through the lessons they teach us.
Because leadership isn’t about having all the answers.
It’s about asking the right questions, owning your growth, and showing up with integrity—even when it’s messy.
On this podcast, we tackle:
- Transparent leadership (the kind that doesn't sugarcoat)
- Financial clarity that empowers, not confuses
- Accountability, ownership, and the courage to course-correct
- How to lead through hard seasons without losing your people—or yourself
- And what it really means to choose progress over perfection
You’ll hear from Ashlie and other leaders, entrepreneurs, and everyday change makers who’ve walked through challenges, made bold pivots, and built something meaningful on the other side of the mess.
If you're ready to lead with more truth, build with more clarity, and grow with more intention—you're in the right place.
Let’s stop pretending and start progressing.
Lean in. Level up. Let’s go.
Lean In and Level Up
Sink or Swim: Navigating Leadership Choices
What’s the hardest decision you’ve had to make, and how did it shape the future?
Whitney and Ashlie dive deep into the art of decision-making, whether it’s about navigating family holidays, dealing with toxic relationships, or making multi-million-dollar business investments.
They explore the complexities of balancing leadership, collaboration, and consequences—both good and bad.
The ladies discuss how values shape decisions and offer insights on minimizing fallout when things don’t go as planned.
Listen For:
06:22 – Sink or swim: Learning by jumping in
10:16 – Dealing with decisions others made before you
23:19 – Why disagreement is necessary for growth
27:38 – Why complacency might be the worst decision of all
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