“I’d rather see myself fail than see myself fake…”

Let’s take a moment to sit with that word from this week's guest on the Rise with Diana podcast.

Do y’all feel that?

That realization that nothing in this world is worth obtaining if you’ve got to lose yourself to do it? The idea that the only real failure lies in the failure to honor who you are and stand true to your values. 

This one is for the bold disruptors, the quiet yet powerful leaders, and anyone who's ready to step into something bigger. 

Once labeled a “disruptor” for standing firm in her values, Ashley King, founder of Team Rising, shares how she went from thriving in the background to making a difference on the frontline. 💥 Ashley’s story is all about release—finding freedom in alignment and courage to lead with purpose as her MOST authentic self. 

Ashley’s journey proves that when you move in alignment with who you are, you ignite a 🔥 fire that pulls you toward your calling. 

Are you ready to show up as your truest self?

🎧 Tune in and let this conversation guide you to your own breakthrough!

You can listen on Apple, Spotify and or WATCH on YouTube.

Time Stamps:

1:30 Guest Introduction 

2:20 About Ashley King 

6:00 From the background to the frontline 

7:25 Childhood superpowers 

8:15 Team Rising 

8:58 Leadership

9:30 Turning Point 

12:45 Athletics 

13:43 Get clear on your values 

16:00 Learning Authenticity 

17:20 Balance 

20:15 Hard Diagnosis 

21:31 Plan and live for today 

23:45 A funeral and a birth 

25:45 It’s within you 

29:05 “I’d rather see myself fail then see myself fake”

29:16 Show up how you’re supposed to show up in your spirit

References: 

Follow Teamsrising on Instagram 

Ashley King on Linkedin 

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