How CHOOZ Founder Ashley McCray Ford Designs a Life of Joy - Balancing Act ep 10

How CHOOZ Founder Ashley McCray Ford Designs a Life of Joy - Balancing Act ep 10

January 15, 2026 · 35 min · Episode 240

About this episode

Ashley McCray Ford shares her journey of personal transformation and the importance of balancing motherhood and leadership.

In this episode of The Balancing Act , Ashley McCray-Ford gets real about: The identity shift that hit hard after maternity leave Why grieving her "old self" helped her thrive as a mom and a leader What it was like to pause Harvard Business School to care for her dying father and why she'd do it again The surprising power of therapy, choice, and giving yourself grace How she's helping others reclaim joy and direction through her company, CHOOZ Ashley's story is raw, grounded, and refreshingly practical. If you've ever felt like the version of success you were chasing no longer fits, this one's for you. Tune in to learn more.

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