Show Notes
I know how to trust a sign, and when my last ‘re-entry’ episode cut the sound off at the 11 minute mark, I knew there was a reason. The reason was realizing that this podcast is no longer a place where I can allow myself to be completely unfiltered, the growth journey I just went through ripped away any shreds of filter I still had, and now this needed to become about YOU. About creating a community where I can truly help women step into their power after walking the path myself. It’s time to shed the filters and the masks we’ve put on as we’ve walked through life and become UNFILTERED WOMEN. So welcome back, I’m so excited to go on this journey with you. It’s time to get to work, press play. If you enjoyed this episode, head to my Instagram page ( @toughasamother ) and join the email community to receive episodes first, get full break downs of the behind the scenes, and resources to support you moving through the phases that feel lonely and unclear. As a new podcast (and always really) your shares, tags, and reviews, mean the world to me.Xo, Ashley Russell - host of the Unfiltered Women Podcast.
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