Ambitious But Exhausted with Ash Hartney
For ambitious women who are running a business, a household, and on empty.
I'm Ash Hartney. I've helped build multiple businesses to 7 and 8 figures while raising a family, and I did most of it burnt out before I worked out there was another way.
This channel is about the part nobody teaches you: how to keep building without running yourself into the ground. Stress. Burnout. Guilt. Releasing control. Money worry. Doing the school run and a client call in the same hour. The stuff you're carrying on your own because nobody around you seems to get it.
You'll find:
• Solo episodes on burnout, stress and running a business without losing yourself
• Ambitious but Exhausted Podcast, honest conversations with women in business and wellness
• Behind the scenes at The Bathhouse, our wellness venue in Douglas Park, Sydney
New episodes every week.
Ambitious But Exhausted with Ash Hartney
Episode 19 - Building Resilience and Finding Purpose After Life’s Toughest Challenges
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In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of Poolside Perspectives, we sit down with Debbie Roberts, a passionate advocate for people and communities, whose incredible journey spans over 40 years in business, health, education, government, and nonprofits across Western Sydney.
From her beginnings as a nurse to her leadership roles at Youth Solutions and Ronald McDonald House Westmead, Debbie shares how her career evolved into owning a successful business consultancy and becoming a pillar of support in her community. She opens up about the personal loss of her daughter in 2002, which shaped her advocacy for organ and tissue donation and fueled her mission to inspire resilience in others.
Key highlights include:
- 2:00 – A look into Debbie’s remarkable achievements and her multifaceted career.
- 4:00 – Challenges she faced in leadership roles and how she overcame them.
- 8:30 – The importance of setting boundaries and maintaining balance.
- 11:15 – Her journey as a mother, coping with loss, and cultivating resilience.
- 21:00 – Why organ donation advocacy holds a special place in her heart.
- 22:45 – How these experiences impacted her mental health.
- 26:30 – Transforming challenges into opportunities to serve others.
- 28:00 – Debbie’s advice for those feeling stuck or struggling to move forward.
Join us for this powerful conversation about resilience, purpose, and making a meaningful difference. You won’t want to miss Debbie’s wisdom and her empowering message of hope.
Debbie’s Links:
Website - https://www.debbieroberts.com.au
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debbieroberts__
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DebbieRobertsConsulting
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-roberts-ceo-founder-leader-business-coach-advisor-26b84282
Let's Connect:
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