Host: Hazel Ann | Clearly Becoming · Guest EpisodeYou've been told to pick one thing. One passion. One path. One version of yourself that makes sense to everyone else.But what if the confusion isn't the problem — what if it's the data?In this episode, Hazel Ann sits down with Ashleigh — PR professional turned freelance journalist, community builder, and someone who figured out that friction isn't the enemy of growth. It's the whole point.Career is the vehicle. Becoming is the destination.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:How to write a pitch that actually gets opened — and responded toWhy self-trust is built through action, not certaintyWhat friction maxing is and why it might be the most underrated growth strategy for your 20sHow to build a community and network that feels genuine, not transactionalWhy curiosity is a career strategy — not just a personality trait💬 QUOTE OF THE EPISODE – "Growth happens with friction, not with ease." — AshleighTIMESTAMPS00:00 – 00:00 – You can be ambitious and confused at the same time00:29 – Introducing Ashleigh: from PR to freelance journalism06:04 – Bridging personal and professional wellness10:36 – Friction maxing: why discomfort is the strategy20:39 – Building it without the blueprintRESOURCESAgenda Setting TheoryThe Power of Talk: Who Gets Heard and Why by Deborah TannenBook: Attachment by Dr. Amir Levine and Rachel HellerRELEVANT EPISODESStop Waiting to Feel Motivated. Do this instead How to Become Before you Believe it LET'S CONNECTThis is your reminder that you can be ambitious and confused. DM Hazel Ann on Instagram your ONE non-negotiable habit and the WORD that describes who you are clearly becoming.CONNECT WITH ASH🎧 Instagram: @ashspili 🎵 TikTok: @ashleighspili🎧 YouTube: @ashspili CONNECT WITH HAZEL ANN Instagram: @clearlybecomingTikTok: @clearlybecoming_YouTube: youtube.com/@clearlybecomingNext episode: The science of being a great teammate — what it actually takes to show up for a team and yourself at the same time.

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