Raising Millions, Reclaiming Worth: Krista Elmore on Reinvention, Leadership & Starting Over

Raising Millions, Reclaiming Worth: Krista Elmore on Reinvention, Leadership & Starting Over

What does it look like to rebuild your life from the ground up - and end up recreating the entire system you live in? In this powerful episode of What She’s Worth, Ashleigh sits down with Krista Elmore, Co-Founder of Change Collective Central Coast in San Luis Obispo, CA. Krista has helped nonprofits across North America raise more than $250 million and is now transitioning into using the art of storytelling, community engagement, and mission-driven leadership to fuel real impact in her local community. But behind those extraordinary results is a woman who had to navigate heartbreak, career upheaval, and single motherhood all at once. Krista shares: ✨ How her marriage ended, her workplace collapsed, and she was forced to start over with a 2-year-old daughter ✨ The emotional work of rebuilding her confidence, identity, and professional voice ✨ How being an auctioneer and event coach taught her to own space and speak boldly ✨ The creation of the Change Collective and why building a business with powerhouse women is both healing and revolutionary ✨ The leadership lessons learned from raising millions while reclaiming her own worth ✨ The belief she hopes every woman walks away with: Be bold and ask for what you want. This episode is for anyone who’s rebuilding, reimagining, or redefining themselves — whether by choice or by circumstance. Krista’s story reminds us that starting over isn’t failure. It’s transformation. 🎧 Listen in for a raw, uplifting, deeply inspiring conversation about reinvention, leadership, and the courage to believe in yourself again. The views and opinions expressed by the host and guest(s) are their own and do not represent any employer or organization.

Dreaming With Intention: My Vision Board Method That Actually Works

Ready to create a year you’re actually excited to live? In this special solo episode, Ashleigh pulls back the curtain on the vision board method she’s refined over years — the one that has helped her map out her biggest goals, manifest major milestones, and actually stick with them all year long. This isn’t scrapbooking manifesting. This is intentional, strategic, inspiring, and wildly effective. Inside the episode, Ashleigh shares: * How she transformed her messy magazine-cutout vision boards into a strategic yearly ritual that connects deeply to her goals * The process she uses to create a stunning, cohesive board that reflects her next-level life * The exact system she follows to translate dreams into measurable, trackable goals * How her spreadsheet method keeps her motivated month after month (including the gold-cell progress trick listeners will absolutely steal) * Her “champagne celebration” strategy that is a joyful, intentional way to honor meaningful wins * Why vision boards fail for most people and how THIS system finally makes them work Whether you're dreaming about your next career move, leveling up your health, craving more abundance, or preparing for a major personal reset, this episode will help you design a vision that feels aligned and achievable. ✨ This is your permission slip to dream bigger — and your roadmap to make it real. If you create your own vision board after listening, share it with Ashleigh on Instagram, tag @whatshesworth, or DM her your progress. She wants to cheer you on. NOTE: All opinions expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent or reflect any employer or organization.

From Newsroom to Million-Dollar Listings: Lauren Leslie on Betting on Yourself

What happens when you realize the career you’ve poured yourself into no longer values you? For Lauren Leslie, that moment became the catalyst for a complete reinvention. In this episode of What She’s Worth, Lauren shares her journey from 13 years as a TV news anchor and investigative journalist — often underpaid, overworked, and taken for granted — to becoming a Realtor® closing millions he first year in real estate and rising in the luxury market. We talk about the hard truths of inequity in early-career fields, the emotional toll of being undervalued, and the exact moment Lauren knew she deserved more. She opens up about the courage required to pivot, the confidence required to trust your skills in a new field, and how buying her first home at 25 changed the trajectory of her life. Lauren also breaks down why real estate is such a powerful tool for women’s financial empowerment — and why she believes that if you are being undervalued, you are under a mandate to pivot. This conversation is bold, energizing, and packed with truth. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unseen, or ready for a new chapter, Lauren’s story will remind you that reinvention is always possible — and that betting on yourself is the smartest move you can make. 🎧 Tune in for a conversation about worth, wealth, resilience, and rewriting your story. 📲 Follow @whatshesworth on Instagram for more inspiration and behind-the-scenes moments. To connect with Lauren on LinkedIn, click ⁠HERE⁠. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-leslie-056226223/] To connect with What She's Worth on Instagram, click⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/whatshesworth/]. To shop What's She's Worth merch, click ⁠⁠HERE⁠ [https://www.whatshesworth.com]⁠. To watch this show on YouTube, click ⁠HERE⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@WhatShesWorth]. To connect with Ashleigh on LinkedIn, click⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleighdroz/]. NOTE: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not represent the positions, policies, or perspectives of any past or present employer or affiliated organization.

Redefining Vibrancy: Lori Willinski on Thriving Through Plant-Powered Living

What does it look like to completely reinvent yourself — not just in your career, but in your health, mindset, and leadership? In this episode of What She’s Worth, Ashleigh Droz sits down with Lori Willinski, founder of Plant Powered Collective and integrative nutrition coach, for a powerful conversation about energy, resilience, and redefining what it means to live vibrantly at any age. Lori shares her journey of pivoting into entrepreneurship at 60, navigating major life transitions through divorce, and managing an autoimmune condition through plant-forward nutrition and lifestyle medicine. She breaks down the Six Pillars that help women in midlife thrive — and shows how nourishing yourself isn’t just about food, but about creating the mindset and habits that sustain both health and leadership. This is an inspiring, heart-centered conversation about courage, reinvention, and the power of plants to transform not only our bodies but our entire lives. 🎧 Tune in for practical wisdom, beautiful storytelling, and a reminder that it’s never too late to start living vibrantly. NOTE: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not represent the positions, policies, or perspectives of any past or present employer or affiliated organization.

Grounding Through Burnout: A Guided Meditation with Ashleigh Droz

Sometimes the most powerful move we can make is to pause, breathe, and reconnect with ourselves. In this special solo episode of What She’s Worth, Ashleigh Droz guides you through a calming grounding meditation designed to help you release stress, reconnect to your body, and remember that you are supported. In just 10 minutes, this practice is perfect for moments of burnout, overwhelm, or when you just need a reset. Together, we’ll use breath, visualization, and affirmations to let go of what’s heavy and return to a steadier, calmer place. Find a quiet space, press play, and come back to this meditation anytime you need to ground and reset. To connect with What She's Worth on Instagram, click⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/whatshesworth/]. To shop What's She's Worth merch, click ⁠⁠HERE⁠ [https://www.whatshesworth.com]⁠. To connect with Ashleigh on LinkedIn, click⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleighdroz/]. NOTE: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not represent the positions, policies, or perspectives of any past or present employer or affiliated organization.