Inner Circle Member Spotlight: Interview with Ash Battye from Emerald HQ

About this episode

Adrienne Donnelly interviews Ash Battye about balancing business and personal life while leading effectively.

Some days business feels really good… and other days it feels like you’re carrying your whole world on your shoulders. Client work, kids, school notes, invoices, laundry piles, and somewhere in there you’re meant to be “the CEO” too. You might be thinking about hiring or bringing in more support, but the idea of managing people, setting expectations, and “being a leader” can feel pretty heavy. If that’s where you’re at, this conversation with Ash will help you feel seen and a little more supported in what you’re carrying. 🌱 In this episode, host Adrienne Donnelly chats with Ash Battye, founder of Emerald HQ and co-founder of Secret Women’s Collab. Ash shares how she went from resume writer to VA to the go-to hiring and culture partner for small business owners who want values-led support, not corporate HR. Together, they talk honestly about juggling business, kids, and a shift-working husband, what it really takes to lead people well, and how to build a business that fits your actual life. You’ll hear about: 🌱 How Ash grew from resume writer and VA into running Emerald HQ 🌱 What juggling business, young kids, and a shift-working partner really looks like 🌱 Simple leadership…

People in this episode

Host: Adrienne Donnelly

Guest: Ash Battye

Topics covered

• business management
• leadership
• work-life balance
• entrepreneurship
• community support

Keywords

• business
• leadership
• burnout
• community
• work-life balance
• entrepreneurship
• support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Emerald HQ, Secret Women’s Collab

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