Helpful Podcast Ashley Werhun - ballet career ends, startup begins
Ashley Warhun, was at the height of her professional ballet career, when it suddenly stopped. things looked bleak. a ballet legend, mentioned in textbooks, came to her aid, and got into action. in this episode, she discusses her early fascination with the business side of ballet, the pivotal moments that led her to start Mentorly, and the role of mentorship in navigating career transitions. Ashley also reflects on the key support she received during challenging times and provides insights into balancing professional and personal growth.
this is Ashley Werhun, and her tale of human helpfulness.
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02:29 Ballet career comes to halt 05:05 Overcoming Setbacks 08:47 A legends come to help 11:01 Finding New Opportunities 17:57 Settling in Montreal 19:32 Transitioning to tech 20:19 The Permissionless Nature of Entrepreneurship 21:09 Supportive Tech Culture vs. Cutthroat Ballet 21:42 The Openness of Startup Communities 23:51 Mentorship and the Startup Journey 24:12 The Peaks and Valleys of Startup Life 25:16 The Importance of Mentorship and Support 27:23 Dealing with Founder Loneliness 31:13 Balancing Work and Personal Life 38:53 The Value of Giving Back 41:12 Conclusion and Gratitude
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ABOUT THE HOST:
i’m Vahid Jozi. i’m in love with unearthing heartwarming stories of vulnerability and helpfulness. my goal is to encourage this net positive behaviour.
i help companies with product strategy and leadership at FractionalCPO.com