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This episode is for entrepreneurs who want to turn vision into visibility and visibility into sales. Stephanie Rose, founder of West Rose Media, and mindset mentor Jackie McDonald share the strategy and psychology behind building a profitable personal brand that actually feels aligned. You will learn how to combine inner work with content strategy, use storytelling to attract clients, and create a consistent presence across platforms without burning out. Perfect for coaches, creators, and business owners who are ready to scale, grow their audience, and build a movement that makes money. Tune in to discover how to tap in, show up, and sell out like the entrepreneur you were meant to be.

In this episode of Lessons from the Ashes, host Stephanie Rose speaks with Aditi Loveridge, founder of the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Centre. Aditi shares her personal journey through pregnancy loss, systemic racism in healthcare, and the challenges of postpartum anxiety. They discuss the importance of community support, the need for open conversations about grief, and the intersection of personal identity and advocacy. Aditi emphasizes the significance of healing and processing grief, and how her experiences have shaped her mission to create inclusive spaces for those navigating loss.

In this powerful episode, Stephanie Rose and Jackie McDonald reveal the mastermind they’ve been dreaming of for years. It’s six months of next-level support for women who are ready to be seen, paid, and wildly successful.

This mastermind blends strategic content creation with emotional clarity and confidence through tapping. You’ll hear how it came to life, what’s included, and why this is the missing piece for women building big businesses and powerful personal brands.

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In this powerhouse episode of Lessons From the Ashes, host Stephanie Rose sits down with Rebekah Higgs—better known as DIY Mom—to uncover how she turned creativity into a thriving empire.

🎤 From Music to Makeovers: Rebekah shares how she transitioned from indie musician to renovation expert, blending artistry with entrepreneurship. Her background in theater and music plays a key role in her creative approach to DIY projects and brand storytelling.

👩‍👧 The Power of Reinvention: An unexpected pregnancy changed everything, but instead of giving up, Rebekah built a brand that’s inspiring homeowners everywhere. She opens up about the importance of curiosity, embracing failure, and staying adaptable in business and life.

🏡 The DIY Mom Empire: Learn how she launched Matriarch Productions, starred in her own TV show, and became a household name in home transformation. She also shares her vision for the future—including an exciting new home project built in collaboration with her partner.

📲 Social Media, Brand Deals & Influence: Rebekah gets real about the influencer space, the intricacies of brand collaborations, and the power of aligning partnerships with your values. She highlights the importance of resilience in the face of rejection and how local connections can lead to major opportunities.

Rebekah’s story is a masterclass in resilience, resourcefulness, and refusing to settle. Tune in now!

💥 From Fortune 500 Exec to Building a Business in Survival Mode 💥

What happens when a high-powered Fortune 500 COO walks away from the corporate world, only to face a life-altering crisis? In this raw and powerful episode, Melissa Franks shares how she went from navigating boardrooms to battling in family court—fighting for her safety, her kids, and her financial future.

After a domestic violence incident in 2023 left her unemployed and in survival mode, she turned her decades of expertise into a thriving business, proving that resilience and reinvention can go hand in hand. Now, 18 months later, she’s scaling her company while still under a restraining order and locked in one of the most complex divorce battles ever.

We dive deep into:
🔥 How she leveraged her corporate skills to launch a successful business from scratch
🔥 The harsh realities of starting over while facing legal and personal turmoil
🔥 The mindset shifts that turned adversity into opportunity
🔥 What she wishes more women knew about financial independence and personal safety

This episode is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and refusing to back down.

🎧 Listen now and get inspired by a story of grit, growth, and unbreakable strength.

In this episode, we’re uncovering the truth about AI’s role in business growth. Is artificial intelligence revolutionizing your strategies or quietly sabotaging your success? Meet Bette, my bold AI co-host, as we explore how AI tools can scale businesses, where they might fall short, and what you need to know to stay ahead. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or just AI-curious, this episode breaks down the good, the bad, and the game-changing.

In this episode, I dive into a powerful brand coaching session with Leigh, an entrepreneur and author ready to transform her online presence. We explore how to pivot your brand strategy, refine your messaging, and shift your content focus to showcase your true passions. If you're an entrepreneur looking to clarify your brand, align your content with your goals, or elevate your business through strategic pivots, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

In this episode, I take Cheryl through a full branding deep dive, uncovering what’s not working in their current strategy and mapping out a clear, impactful content plan for the future. From pinpointing their unique brand voice to aligning their messaging with their goals, we dig into all the steps necessary to set them up for long-term success. If you’re ready to strengthen your brand’s voice, create a strategy that resonates, and learn how to simplify your content planning—this episode is a must-listen. Tune in for actionable tips and insights to help you level up your brand and make a lasting impact!

In this episode, Amy shares her powerful journey from the corporate grind to a life of healing and purpose. After battling panic attacks and burnout, she made the bold decision to quit her job and dive deep into the world of healing. Now, Amy helps other entrepreneurs navigate their own struggles and find balance. Tune in to hear how she transformed her life, and what she’s learned about overcoming fear, finding true purpose, and building a life of freedom.

Join Trish Tutton and Stephanie Rose on a very special episode of Lessons From the Ashes - A West Rose Media Podcast. Trish tells us about losing her mom, and her journey to mindfulness and a career speaking and sharing her knowledge.

Join Stephanie and Betsy for the first episode of Season two! Where we dig deeper into human design and how to use it to give yourself more freedom in your life. Betsy reads Stephanie's chart and makes some great realizations, like the fact that Stephanie is fully justified in having a praise kink and should probably start a cult.

Listen to Season 1, Episode 20 for part 1 of this conversation.

Are you ready for the spiciest episode yet? Meet Lou Clarke, the business money guru who has helped hundreds of people go from shame and guilt in money to making bank and LOVING it. She shares her phoenix-rising story of going from $3 to Bankruptcy to a 5.5 Million dollar net worth with her money blueprint, all while raising four young kids.

We talk about money, shame, loss, regret, and how to turn those feelings around to sexy and wet AF with cash.

Join us for our first-ever 3-way episode with Ang and Tamara from the Wild Sky Sisters! We talk about all things astrology and sobriety: family structures and parenting. You do not want to miss this week's episode!

You do not want to miss this week's episode, where we meet Tani, who went from depression and a job she wasn't meant for to taking healing into her own hands and now healing others with RRT. Tani is the first person to be certified in Canada with the Rapid Resolution Therapy method.

Join Stephanie and Tani as they talk about how Tani used RRT to help Stephanie through a large past trauma, and how it can help you too.

Join us for an extraordinary episode with Leah, a genetic health expert and hear her story, as well as fantastic information on how your genetic makeup affects your health outcomes—ever wondered if your health is linked to your genes? This episode will explain how!

https://www.instagram.com/genetic.connection/

Are you left wondering how I make more impact with my content?" While simultaneously not putting in effort? You are not alone. In this solo episode, Stephanie talks about why we need to give a fuck, and how to make content that sets you up as an expert and a leader in your industry.

Have you ever Googled "How often should I post to make money on Instagram?" or wondered when it will be enough?

On this week's episode, Stephanie dives into content creation, how much to make, and if you should even try to go viral.

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Do you always say you will start on Monday? Or in the new year? It’s time to dig into WHY this stops you from reaching success and how to fix it.

Start TODAY with the 90-post Challenge! https://www.westrosemedia.com/product/90-post-challenge/

On this solo episode today, Stephanie digs into what skin in the game means. And what overwhelm genuinely does to your business.

How can you reduce the noise and get your focus back? Listen now.

Do you need confidence to be successful? Or do you need to be successful first?

In this episode, we dive into the question, "How can I gain confidence and be successful in my business?"

And a huge thank-you to everyone for your follows, shares and ratings! Episode 10 is a dream come true.

Join me on this week's episode and meet KC, the inspired mind behind the As She Rises brand!

We dive into starting again after a business success and learning lessons from your body. KC tells us about a fantastic event in Calgary, AB, on September 30!

This week, we have tools to help you make changes in your life and hear from Heather, a life coach leading the way in finding your heart and healing your family. This episode is packed with tips to help you make changes in your life and how you look at parenting.

Welcome back to the West Rose Media podcast! Today I interviewed Jasmine, the amazing business and mindset mentor. She shares her burn-it-down moments and how she sees the world now.

Join us for our first-ever guest podcast! Dawna shares with us her amazing phoenix-rising story and how she uses it to now help others.

What do diet pills and getting rich quick have in common? We dive into that on this week's episode!

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From church mouse to bold and sober queer icon, the story of your host Stephanie Rose.

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My name is Stephanie Rose, and I own West Rose Media. We build iconic brands and empower you to create a business you love with authenticity and fire.

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Welcome! I am so glad you are here. Join me weekly for new episodes, and take a journey with me from the ashes to the phoenix rising!

My name is Stephanie Rose and I am the owner of West Rose Media. We build iconic brands, and empower you to build a business you love, with authenticity and fire.

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