Hey, it's Arlesha

S3: E8 Stop Calling It a "Dream" | Why I’m Replacing “Dreams” with Ambition

**GET GEMS FOR YOUR CAREER & LIFE IN 15 MINUTES OR LESS** *New episodes drop Bi-Weekly*: In this episode of Hey, It’s Arlesha, Arlesha explores why she’s removing the word "dream" from her vocabulary when it comes to goals, personal growth, and the life she truly wants to build moving forward. From “dream jobs” to “dream lives,” we often romanticize our aspirations but what happens when dreams remain passive ideas instead of intentional pursuits? This episode unpacks the difference between a passing thought and a true ambition. The kind that requires action, clarity, and engagement in your real life. Because maybe the things you truly want deserve a stronger word than “dream.” Companion Substack essay linked in the show notes with more on this. **GET GEMS FOR YOUR CAREER & LIFE IN 15 MINUTES OR LESS** For more on what it means to harmonize your life and career, you can subscribe to the Harmonized Ambition™ Substack at: https://substack.com/@heyitsarlesha [https://substack.com/@heyitsarlesha].  Connect with Me on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/arleshaamazan?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app] & Threads [https://www.threads.net/@heyitsarlesha?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==]!! I drop gems there, too. Have a question or thought regarding any topic you'd like Arlesha to touch on? Email at HeyitsArlesha@gmail.com.

S3:E7 The Pivot Obsession: Are You Pivoting or Avoiding?

In this episode of Hey, It’s Arlesha, we’re unpacking the obsession with pivoting and why constantly chasing what’s next might be holding you back from real growth. In a world that glamorizes constant career changes, rebrands, and “new chapters,” it’s easy to believe that progress always looks like movement. But what if the real value isn’t in the pivot itself… but in what you learn before you make it? Arlesha shares insights from her career working with elite athletes and building her own advisory firm, breaking down why so many people skip over the most important step: extracting lessons from the present moment. In this episode, you’ll learn: * Why the “pivot mindset” can lead to repeated cycles instead of real progress * The hidden cost of moving on too quickly from your current season * How to “earn your pivot” by building clarity and depth before your next move * A simple 3-question framework to help you grow where you are before you go If you’ve been feeling the urge to pivot, shift, or start something new (again), listen to this episode that will challenge you to reflect on your "why of it all" before the next pivot. **GET GEMS FOR YOUR CAREER & LIFE IN 15 MINUTES OR LESS** For more on what it means to harmonize your life and career, you can subscribe to the Harmonized Ambition™ Substack at: https://substack.com/@heyitsarlesha [https://substack.com/@heyitsarlesha].  Connect with Me on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/arleshaamazan?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app] & Threads [https://www.threads.net/@heyitsarlesha?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==]!! I drop gems there, too. Have a question or thought regarding any topic you'd like Arlesha to touch on? Email at HeyitsArlesha@gmail.com.

S3: E6 Making Room for New Ambitions

Subscribe for more insights & gems on @heyitsarlesha Substack: HERE [https://open.substack.com/pub/heyitsarlesha/p/harmonized-ambition?r=p06si&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web] — What if the reason your next level hasn’t fully taken shape…is because there’s no room for it yet? In this episode of “Hey, It’s Arlesha”, we’re diving into an often overlooked part of growth: making space for new ambitions. At the start of a new season...whether in life, career, or business...it’s easy to focus on setting goals, defining direction, and chasing what’s next. But what we don’t talk about enough is the other side of ambition: what needs to shift, evolve, or be released to support it. Arlesha shares reflections from her own planning process as a now full-time entrepreneur and strategic advisor, unpacking why ambition isn’t just about adding more, but aligning your time, energy, and capacity with what truly matters. In this episode, you’ll learn: * Why new ambitions require intentional space * How to identify what to keep, evolve, and release in your current season * How to avoid carrying outdated commitments into new chapters If you’ve been thinking about your next step but something feels unclear, crowded, or out of sync this episode will help you move forward with some clarity so you can create space for what’s next. Season 3 is all about harmonizing life and ambition...tune into this and more from this season. **GET GEMS FOR YOUR CAREER & LIFE IN 15 MINUTES OR LESS** For more on what it means to harmonize your life and career, you can subscribe to the Harmonized Ambition™ Substack at: https://substack.com/@heyitsarlesha [https://substack.com/@heyitsarlesha].  Connect with Me on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/arleshaamazan?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app] & Threads [https://www.threads.net/@heyitsarlesha?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==]!! I drop gems there, too. Have a question or thought regarding any topic you'd like Arlesha to touch on? Email at HeyitsArlesha@gmail.com.

S3: E5 Prioritizing Your Pursuits

In this episode, Arlesha breaks down how to prioritize your pursuits when you’re juggling multiple goals, interests, and responsibilities at the same time. She dives into the difference between what feels urgent and what actually moves the needle, offering five practical ways to identify which pursuits deserve your focus in this season. If you’ve ever struggled to balance career growth, relationships, self-care, hobbies, or personal development all at once, this episode will help you create clarity, momentum, and harmony within your real-life capacity. **GET GEMS FOR YOUR CAREER & LIFE IN 15 MINUTES OR LESS** For more on what it means to harmonize your life and career, you can subscribe to the Harmonized Ambition™ Substack at: https://substack.com/@heyitsarlesha [https://substack.com/@heyitsarlesha].  Connect with Me on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/arleshaamazan?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app] & Threads [https://www.threads.net/@heyitsarlesha?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==]!! I drop gems there, too. Have a question or thought regarding any topic you'd like Arlesha to touch on? Email at HeyitsArlesha@gmail.com.

S3: E4 Your Life is the Event. You're the Planner.

Inspired by her recent Substack essay, Arlesha explores how approaching life like an event planner can transform your sense of peace and productivity. She breaks down the difference between capacity (your venue) and bandwidth (how you use the space), and shares how harmony comes from intention. If you’re juggling a full season, this episode will help you rethink what you’re hosting—and how to design a life that actually fits your ambition. **GET GEMS FOR YOUR CAREER & LIFE IN 15 MINUTES OR LESS** For more on what it means to harmonize your life and career, you can subscribe to the Harmonized Ambition™ Substack at: https://substack.com/@heyitsarlesha [https://substack.com/@heyitsarlesha].  Connect with Me on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/arleshaamazan?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app] & Threads [https://www.threads.net/@heyitsarlesha?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==]!! I drop gems there, too. Have a question or thought regarding any topic you'd like Arlesha to touch on? Email at HeyitsArlesha@gmail.com.