Hello Everyone! Recently Live Life The Girl Way had the amazing opportunity to collaborate with Influencer and Entrepreneur, Hannah Ashton to get an interview for all of you. I found her responses very inspiring, motivational, and real; and I know that you will too! Below I will leave some link so that you can learn more about Hannah, and check out her social media! She has lots of content geared towards helping you to organize your life and grow your business. Or as she says, to be a “busy business babe.” Without further ado, here is the interview!
Interview with Entrepreneur and Influencer Hannah Ashton
As a female entrepreneur, what has been the most significant barrier in your career?
Honestly, I don’t think I’ve made it to a point in my career where I’ve had to deal with gender stereotype barriers. I mainly work with peers and fellow young professionals so I haven’t had that “only female in the boardroom” experience… yet at least. I do know that the narrative is different for other women but I am hopeful that Gen Z, being the most diverse generation yet, changes the landscape and breaks down any minority barriers.
Who inspired you and why?
My inspiration changes from day to day and venture to venture! Whenever I want to start a new project I love researching fellow young women who are doing something similar. It’s so easy to learn them by watching their content and using their resources. However, a few big-time entrepreneurs who inspire me are: Rihanna, Emily Weiss, and Oprah Winfrey for creating cutting edge personal brands as well as successful companies.
What advice would you give to girls and women that want to become entrepreneurs and leaders in their fields?
My advice may be different than expected. I would actually say to NOT put your worth into your business idea. Now, of course, you want to believe in it, be passionate about it, and work diligently on it. But, the truth is that businesses fail, and if your new idea fails, I don’t want your worth or value to feel lessened. Instead, know that YOU have value and just like this business idea came to you, more will too.
Were you ever afraid to start your business and achieve your dreams? If so, how did you convince yourself to continue?
Oh yes, putting yourself or your business out into the world is crazy scary. I even share my life online through daily vlogs and posts. However, you just have to remind yourself of why you’re chasing after this dream. Is it to please people? Hopefully not. If it is, maybe reevaluate that. Most likely, you are chasing this dream to create a better you or a better world, and both are so important. So keep after it and know that no growth comes from staying in your comfort zone.
What is some of the advice you share with young women entering male-dominated professions?
I would say to remember that your voice is VERY important. If it feels tough, know that you are paving the way for girls younger than you to make it in that profession too. YOU are the representation you wished you had growing up. You got this and make sure to find a group of people that have your back–can be men or women–just make sure you know they have your best interest at heart. We all need a cheer squad behind us every now and then.
What advice would you give to girls and women that want to achieve their goals but are afraid of failure?
Make a list of what’s the worst things that can happen if you fail. Weigh the odds. After looking at the list it should be clear if this goal is worth the pursuit even if you will fail.
How do you balance school, work, and life responsibilities?
My weekdays are very busy. I wake up around 8 am and get started with my day full force. I make sure to squeeze in time to workout, read my Bible, talk with friends, and of course get as much work done as possible. My evenings are usually when I give myself a bit more of a break. You will rarely find me watching TV at 1 pm on a Tuesday. I know I don’t have time to waste and so I save my TV time for the evenings and weekends and make sure I am working uninterrupted during the day. I think what’s most important is knowing where your time is going and understanding how you can use your time to further your goals.
How did you get your start in business and social media? What advice would you give to aspiring female entrepreneurs and influencers?
I have YouTube to thank for the start of my social media career and my businesses. I was able to upload content consistently from a young age which has given me the audience I have today. My businesses have then stemmed from me trying to solve problems that my audience faces! From wanting to start YouTube channels of their own to helping them time-manage by creating a planner. I would say to aspiring entrepreneurs to use the best resource we have: Google. It’s a simple piece of advice but you can really learn all you need to know from some Google searches. It’s not a lack of education or resources that is stopping you. It’s your own mindset. Once you get passed that, all the answers you need are only a search bar away
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