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 29 - From Laser Clinics to Luxury Fashion: Fergil Mestanov on Building Brands with Purpose
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In this episode of Poolside Perspectives, we sit down with Fergil Mestanov, seasoned beauty industry leader, business mentor, and mum of two, whose 26-year career has spanned everything from launching high-performing skin care clinics, to now leading the charge in luxury fashion retail.
Fergil shares her inspiring journey of entrepreneurship, motherhood, and finding balance after burnout. With a no-fluff approach to business, she opens up about the realities of leadership, what really drives client loyalty, and why taking time out was the best decision she ever made.
Listen in for more on:
1:15 – How Fergil got her start and grew a 7-day-a-week clinic empire
4:40 – Life after loss, burnout, and making the bold decision to step away
7:45 – The best business advice that’s guided her for 26 years
10:00 – How to take emotion out of tough conversations and lead with clarity
14:25 – 2025 marketing trends: real people, real stories, real impact
22:15 – Her biggest personal and professional challenge—and how she came through it
This episode is filled with wisdom, relatability, and that refreshing real talk every woman in business needs to hear!
Fergil’s Links:
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/fergil_business_consultant
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