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33. Redefining the Dream and Finding Purpose in the Plot Twist with Ashlee Ilg

August 12, 2025 • Jessica Boarman • Season 3 • Episode 9

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What do you do when the life you’re living doesn’t quite match the one you dreamed of?

In today’s episode of Resilient with Jessica Boarman, we’re talking to the woman who’s quietly holding it all together—the mom, the dreamer, the business owner, the faith-filled leader who’s doing her best… but still wondering, “Wasn’t it supposed to look different than this?”

My guest today is a dear friend, a fellow dreamer, and someone who has cheered on my own journey more times than I can count. Together, we talk about what it looks like to keep dreaming even when the picture changes, how perfectionism can sneak into our purpose, and what it means to find strength that isn’t our own.

If you've ever whispered, “It wasn’t supposed to be like this,” I want you to press play. This one’s for you.

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Ashlee's Website: https://ashleeilg.com/

Follow her on Instagram: @Ashleeilg

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