Send us Fan Mail

After nearly four years, 199 episodes, and countless conversations that have shaped me in ways I could never fully express, this is the final episode of the Living an Intentional Life Podcast.

As I sit down to record these final words, I find myself filled with gratitude, reflection, and an unexpected sense of peace. Not because there isn't sadness. Not because there isn't grief. But because there is clarity.

The kind of clarity that arrives when something has fulfilled its purpose.

In this final episode, I'm reflecting on the journey from the Living Courageously Podcast to the Living an Intentional Life Podcast, the lessons I've learned along the way, the incredible women I've had the honor of interviewing, and the truth that intentional living isn't only about having the courage to begin.

It's also about having the courage to honor what feels complete.

What began as a desire to be seen, heard, and understood became something so much greater. This podcast taught me how to trust my voice, share my truth, and ultimately come home to myself. It became a safe space where I could process life in real time, document seasons of becoming and unbecoming, and connect with women around the world who reminded me that we are never walking this journey alone.

In many ways, this podcast has been my home.

And perhaps one of the greatest gifts it has given me is the realization that I no longer need to prove that I belong. I no longer need to constantly share in order to feel seen. Instead, I sit here feeling deeply rooted in who I am—perfect, whole, and complete, just as I am.

If there's one final invitation I want to leave you with, it's this:

Honor what feels complete.

Trust what is asking to emerge.

You don't have to hold onto chapters that no longer fit simply because they've been meaningful.

Sometimes the most intentional thing we can do is express gratitude for what was and create space for what wants to be.

This isn't goodbye.

It's simply the closing of one beautiful chapter to create space for another.

To every listener, every guest, every woman who reached out to share how an episode touched her life, thank you. Thank you for seeing me, hearing me, and allowing me to belong.

You helped make Living an Intentional Life exactly what it was meant to be.

With all my love and gratitude,

Ashley

—

In this episode, I share:
• Why I'm choosing to end the podcast after nearly four years
• The evolution from courage to intention
• What 199 episodes taught me about life, belonging, and authenticity
• The unexpected gifts this podcast gave me
• What's next in this season of life and business
• A final reflection and invitation for your own journey

Thank you for being here.

Until next time.

MORE FROM THIS PODCAST :

• PURCHASE YOUR "Fall in love with yourself + your life : 2026 Planner!"
• FREE DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE - Creating a Heart-Centered Foundation
• Follow on INSTAGRAM
• Work 1:1 with Ashley : Book an Intentional Living Connection Call

MUSIC BY:

• Tristen Whaley / @t_whales / tristenwhaley@me.com / Spotify

Send us Fan Mail

What if living intentionally wasn't about doing more—but about getting clear on what matters most?

In this heartfelt conversation, I'm joined by Carly Cruickshank —mom, entrepreneur, designer, and co-host of You Handled That Perfectly™. Together, we explore the freedom that comes from choosing a single priority and allowing that priority to guide the decisions we make every day.

Carly shares her journey from corporate burnout to building White Space Design®, her own successful packaging design agency, after recognizing that the life she wanted to create for herself and her family required a different path. We discuss the courage it takes to walk away from what no longer aligns, the beauty of trusting life's unexpected detours, and how even the smallest decisions have the power to shape our future.

From losing everything in a devastating apartment robbery only to meet the man who would become her husband, to discovering her passion for graphic design through one simple act of curiosity, Carly's story is a powerful reminder that life often unfolds in ways we never could have planned.

In this episode, we explore:

✨ Why having one clear priority can simplify decision-making and reduce overwhelm

✨ Releasing hustle culture and redefining success on your own terms

✨ The ripple effect of small, intentional choices

✨ Trusting yourself through major life transitions

✨ Finding freedom, presence, and alignment in the everyday decisions we make

If you've been feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed by competing priorities, or searching for permission to simplify, this conversation is a gentle reminder that you don't have to do it all. You simply have to honor what matters most.

Because sometimes the most intentional life is built one choice, one priority, and one perfectly handled moment at a time.

ABOUT CARLY :

Carly is a mom, entrepreneur, designer, and podcaster! After spending over a decade in the design industry, she launched her own design agency, White Space Design®. Her focus is on consumer product goods with a specialty in packaging, think anything you see on a store shelf! Her mission is to give your brand the space it needs to stand out on the shelf through visually compelling design.

Merging her passions: business, design, and motherhood, Carly and her childhood best friend, Kelly Avalon, co-host the podcast, You Handled That Perfectly™. This podcast is a supportive space to share stories, find guidance, and celebrate the truth that if you’re trying your best, you’re already handling things perfectly.

Carly lives in Southern California, with her husband, two kids, and a puppy. She loves traveling, a good book, things that sparkle, live music, playing piano, ballet, and spending quality time with family and friends.

CONNECT WITH CARLY :

• Website : whitespacedesign.co & youhandledthatperfectly.com
• Instagram : @whitespacedesignagegncy + @youhandledthatperfectly

MORE FROM THIS PODCAST :

• PURCHASE YOUR "Fall in love with yourself + your life : 2026 Planner!"
• FREE DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE - Creating a Heart-Centered Foundation
• Follow on INSTAGRAM
• Work 1:1 with Ashley : Book an Intentional Living Connection Call

MUSIC BY:

• Tristen Whaley / @t_whales / tristenwhaley@me.com / Spotify