Big Ideas Podcast with Ashlee Ilg

About Big Ideas Podcast with Ashlee Ilg

Tune in for honest conversations as we pursue bold dreams, redefine what IS possible, and empower the next generation to live BIG. You’ll hear stories that prove over & over again, that just because something wasn’t part of “our plan” doesn’t mean it won’t be used for our good. Whether you are already an entrepreneur, you dream of becoming one, or you are raising the next generation of entrepreneurs, this podcast is for you! There’s no time to waste on YOUR big ideas so let’s get started.

Publisher

ashlee ilg

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Mar 2024

Latest episode

29 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

76 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Oct 2026

   Where Wilted Flowers Bloom: Finding Purpose in Unexpected Seasons, with Johanna Vann

   What if God is growing something beautiful in the very season you wish you could skip? This week on the Big Ideas Podcast, I'm chatting with author Johanna Vann to talk about her latest inspirational fiction novel, Where Wilted Flowers Bloom, and the incredible story of faithfulness behind the writing of it. Our conversation was especially relatable for any mom who's ever felt God calling her to something big while wondering how in the world she'd find the time to do it. Johanna shares how she wrote this book in the pockets of time between caring for babies and toddlers, and the incredible ways God showed up to help her see it through. We also explore the beautiful message woven into her novel about finding purpose through grief, building unexpected friendships, and how serving others can bring encouragement and healing in our own difficult seasons. In this episode, we talk about: Finding purpose in painful seasons: How grief can open our eyes to opportunities to encourage and serve others. The gift of unexpected friendships: Why relationships across cultures, generations, and life experiences can bring healing and meaningful community. Pursuing God's calling in motherhood: How Johanna wrote her novel with babies and toddlers at home and the incredible ways God provided along the way. Trusting God's faithfulness: Why we don't have to wait for the perfect season to pursue what God has placed on our hearts. If you have an idea tucked away, a dream you've been putting off, or something you feel God nudging you toward but the timing just doesn't seem to make sense... I hope Johanna's story encourages you to keep seeking Him, take the next faithful step, and trust that He knows exactly what season you're in. You're gonna want to press Play now to remember that even in our hardest seasons, God can still use it to grow something beautiful. CONNECT WITH JOHANNA Website: johannavann.com (http://johannavann.com/) Instagram: @johannarvann (https://www.instagram.com/johannarvann/) Order Where Wilted Flowers Bloom (https://www.amazon.com/Where-Wilted-Flowers-Bloom-Novel/dp/0593603168?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._5_qmPGjSbEhOxiLdNOwjvfVzYIysX2cjz20mG9QYNyQcR1ijsZHthG5XYPlUQUXl4x_7ac__wON9Ga8RpMXf4f_Uh_6amsSk4Z9BMYbGx4JeisLBYo318b57tzqGROxeOo8k3xdng6QIx_isLqLgXjPo1bPzmwERNclbRSQolHuWUA1vonvlBVMJI9ah_3pNcNYk8SzEck32VwmLO0Va2xzUtAYC08K1CfORXYPIDg.9c_6YcoFJpIJGgsfbVChgF85PspnsY9T4E1fpZpNcKI&qid=1773403488&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl2&tag=johannarvan09-20&linkId=685964b47c00d9d42c077da53422f284&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) If this conversation encourages you, share it with a friend who could use a reminder of God's faithfulness in her current season.

2. 

   21 Oct 2026

   Why Life is Too Short to Wear Black, with Katie Kortman

   What if adding a little more color to your wardrobe could change the way you feel about getting dressed every day? This week on the Big Ideas Podcast, I'm sitting down with fashion designer, dopamine dressing guru, and now author Katie Kortman to talk about her new book, Life Is Too Short to Wear Black. And goodness, this conversation is well, a colorful one! Whether you've had your colors analyzed and know exactly what season you are, or you've spent years reaching for the same safe neutrals (hello, black leggings!), there's something in this conversation for you. Katie has such a fun and refreshing perspective on fashion, and we dig into why the colors we choose to wear can have a bigger impact on our confidence, creativity, and everyday joy than we might realize. In this episode, we talk about: The power of color: Why adding more color to your wardrobe can boost your mood, spark creativity, and make getting dressed a whole lot more fun. Finding your colors (and breaking the rules!): How knowing your seasonal color palette can help you dress with confidence, plus Katie's proven tricks for wearing colors outside your season. Rethinking neutrals: Why those supposedly timeless, trendy neutral wardrobes might not be everything we've been led to believe. Practical ways to wear more color: Simple, everyday tips to help you experiment with color, use what you already own, and feel more confident in what you wear. Katie and I also share some of our own experiences with discovering our color palettes, including why the process ended up meaning more to us than simply figuring out which shades look best. I hope this episode gives you permission to have a little more fun getting dressed, experiment with something new, and enjoy the creativity God has given you. Because life really is too short to wear black. LET'S HAVE SOME COLORFUL FUN! We're taking this conversation over to Instagram, and we want YOU to join us! Put some of Katie's tips into practice, have a little fun getting dressed, and share a photo or Story of yourself experimenting with color—whether you're dressing in your season or confidently breaking a few color rules! Tag both @ashleeilg and @katiekortmanart so we can see what you're wearing and cheer you on! We can't wait to see all that color showing up in our feeds! CONNECT WITH KATIE Website: katiekortman.com (http://katiekortman.com/) Instagram: @katiekortmanart (https://www.instagram.com/katiekortmanart/) Order her book: Life Is Too Short to Wear Black (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1399634496?tag=160416-katiekortmanart-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1&ascsubtag=srctok-d605c1838f5e79df&btn_type=pt&btn_ref=srctok-d605c1838f5e79df) If this conversation encourages you, share it with a friend who's ready to bring a little more color into her life!

3. 

   14 Oct 2026

   Surrender Is Not Defeat: Learning that God is Ever With You, with Monika Kirkland

   What if surrender is one of the most courageous ways we can keep going? This week on the Big Ideas Podcast, I'm sitting down with my friend Monika Kirkland, author of the newly released book Ever With You: Becoming Fully Awake to the God Who Is Near. And goodness, this conversation is one I think so many of us need. If you're the woman who's used to figuring things out, finding a way, and pushing through whatever life throws at you (even when you're completely exhausted), I think you'll recognize yourself in this conversation. In this episode, we talk about: Surrender as perseverance: Why releasing control and trusting God takes courage, especially when you're used to holding everything together. The lie of self-reliance: What we're missing when we depend on our own strength instead of God's. Prayer as our first response: Practical ways to invite God into everyday moments rather than waiting until we've exhausted every other option. Revival begins within us: How drawing closer to God transforms our hearts and reminds us of His constant presence. One thing I kept coming back to during our conversation is how easily we can confuse perseverance with pushing harder. Sometimes the most faithful thing we can do is open our hands, invite God into what we're carrying, and trust Him enough to take the next step with us. And what a beautiful reminder from Monika's book: God is ever with us. He has never left us, and we don't have to navigate a single moment without Him. I hope this conversation encourages you to draw near to the One who has been with you all along. Connect with Monika:Website: https://www.monikakirkland.com (https://www.monikakirkland.com/) Instagram: @monikakirkland (https://www.instagram.com/monikakirkland/) Order Ever With You: Find the book on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Ever+With+You+Monika+Kirkland) If this episode encourages you, share it with a friend who could use a reminder that she doesn't have to do it all in her own strength.

Who has been a guest on Big Ideas Podcast with Ashlee Ilg

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• Ashlee Ilg's children
• Andy Ilg
• Erin Cuccio
• Eileen Flook
• Amanda Hayhurst

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YouTube views

1,147

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100

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Quality

44

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

51

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