Welcome to What She’s Worth—the podcast dedicated to empowering women, amplifying bold voices, and challenging the status quo.
Hosted by Ashleigh Droz, professional career counselor, this show offers candid conversations about leadership, career growth, and workplace equity. Featuring inspiring guests from industry leaders to rising changemakers, we celebrate ambition, advocate for equality, and provide actionable tools to help women thrive. Join us as we dismantle barriers, build confidence, and own our worth.
Because knowing your worth is just the beginning—owning it changes everything.
Raising Millions, Reclaiming Worth: Krista Elmore on Reinvention, Leadership & Starting Over
Krista Elmore, Co-Founder of Change Collective, discusses with host Ashleigh how she rebuilt her life and career after heartbreak, sharing leadership lessons learned from raising millions and reclaiming her worth in this interview.
15 Dec 2025
Dreaming With Intention: My Vision Board Method That Actually Works
Host Ashleigh shares her refined vision board method, detailing how she strategically connects goals, creates cohesive boards, and translates dreams into measurable actions for listeners to design aligned and achievable visions in this solo episode.
10 Nov 2025
From Newsroom to Million-Dollar Listings: Lauren Leslie on Betting on Yourself
Realtor Lauren Leslie shares her transition from investigative journalism to real estate, highlighting the importance of recognizing one's worth and pivoting towards financial empowerment, in an interview with Ashleigh Droz.
7 Oct 2025
Redefining Vibrancy: Lori Willinski on Thriving Through Plant-Powered Living
Lori Willinski, founder of Plant Powered Collective, discusses with Ashleigh Droz her journey of entrepreneurship, navigating life transitions, and managing autoimmune conditions through plant-based nutrition, in this interview about thriving at any age.
15 Sept 2025
Grounding Through Burnout: A Guided Meditation with Ashleigh Droz
Ashleigh Droz leads a grounding meditation in this solo episode, offering listeners a ten-minute practice using breath, visualization, and affirmations to release stress and regain calm.
2 Sept 2025
From Marathon to Mindfulness: Samantha McGurgan on Mental Health, Communication, and People-Centered Workplaces
Host Ashleigh interviews career counselor Samantha McGurgan about building confidence and people-centered careers through mindfulness and effective communication.
18 Aug 2025
The Future is Financially Fierce: Jesi Jarosz on Women and Money
Host Ashleigh Droz interviews financial professional Jesi Jarosz about women building wealth and navigating financial spaces to gain agency and confidence.
5 Aug 2025
When Burnout Breaks You Open: Ashleigh Droz on Owning Your Worth
Ashleigh Droz discusses recognizing the signs and hidden costs of burnout, balancing ambition with wellness, and redefining success on your own terms in an interview with Rachel Walter.
9 Jun 2025
Wellness x Worth: What She's Worth... When She's Worn Out
Host Ashleigh shares a candid, personal account of burnout from overwork and unrealistic expectations, revealing her journey to reset priorities and reclaim personal well-being.
27 May 2025
Redefining Success: How Women Are Changing Entrepreneurship for Good with Dr. Colleen Robb & Dr. Jason Lortie
Host Ashleigh Droz interviews Dr. Colleen Robb and Dr. Jason Lortie about how women are redefining success in entrepreneurship by using empathy and confidence to navigate gender bias.
12 May 2025
Leading with Integrity: Disrupting the Norm & Finding Your Voice with Kristen Vanselow
In this episode of What She’s Worth, host Ashleigh Droz sits down with Kristen Vanselow, Assistant Vice President for Innovative Education and Partnerships at Florida Gulf Coast University, for a powerful conversation about leadership, integrity, and what it really means to play the long game in your career.
Kristen shares her journey as a disruptor in higher education, navigating traditional systems while staying true to her values. Together, they unpack the importance of support systems, advocating for yourself as a woman in leadership, and balancing urgency with vision.
Whether you’re leading a team, looking for purpose in your work, or figuring out how to use your voice effectively—this episode is full of the real talk and inspiration you need.
🎯 Topics include:
Redefining leadership beyond titles
Women navigating double standards at work
Disruptive leadership for positive change
Building relationships that matter
Purpose-driven career growth
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28 Apr 2025
5. Bridging the Gap: Where Education Meets Industry with Tifarah Pardue (Part 2)
In Part 2 of our powerful conversation, Ashleigh Droz and Tifarah Pardue dive deep into the future of leadership, teamwork, and personal growth. 🌟 Discover how great leaders celebrate strengths, build loyalty, and challenge limiting beliefs to create high-performing teams. We explore the role of mentorship, the power of delegation, and why higher education must evolve to meet today’s workforce demands. Whether you're leading a team, building your career, or redefining your future, this episode is packed with insights to inspire your next move.
✨ Highlights:
How empowering your team fuels confidence and loyalty
The importance of relationship-building as a leader
Tips for identifying and leveraging personal strengths
Challenging the limiting beliefs that hold you back
Why the future of education demands broader, real-world connections
Hit follow and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review if this episode sparks your next career move!
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To connect with Tifarah on LinkedIn, click HERE (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tifarah-pardue/).
To learn more about Micro-Credentials at FGCU, click HERE (https://www.fgcu.edu/digitalbadges/).
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14 Apr 2025
4. Bridging the Gap: Tifarah Pardue on Where Education Meets Industry (Part 1)
In this powerful episode of What She’s Worth, host Ashleigh Droz sits down with Tifarah Pardue, a trailblazer in education innovation, to unpack how micro-credentials are transforming the future of learning and career development.
💡 From redefining how we think about education to bridging the gap between academia and industry, Tifarah shares her mission to make learning more accessible, relevant, and empowering—especially for women in leadership.
✨ You’ll hear real talk about:
Navigating career pivots with purpose
Building confidence in your strengths
The power of authentic networking and community
Why communication is the key to opportunity
And how micro-credentials are opening doors for professionals at every stage
This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to challenge outdated systems, lead with authenticity, and make bold moves in their career.
🎧 Tune in now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
📲 Follow @whatshesworth on Instagram for more inspiration and behind-the-scenes moments.
To connect with Tifarah on LinkedIn, click HERE (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tifarah-pardue/).
To learn more about Micro-Credentials at FGCU, click HERE (https://www.fgcu.edu/digitalbadges/).
To connect with What She's Worth on Instagram, click HERE (https://www.instagram.com/whatshesworth/).
To shop What's She's Worth merch, click HERE (https://www.whatshesworth.com).
To watch this show on YouTube, click HERE (https://www.youtube.com/@WhatShesWorth).
To connect with Ashleigh on LinkedIn, click HERE (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleighdroz/).
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31 Mar 2025
3. Power Moves: Women Winning in Q1 2025
From breaking records at the Grammys to shattering glass ceilings in government, sports, and space, women have been making history in the first quarter of 2025. In this special Power Moves episode, we’re celebrating the biggest wins and boldest achievements by women across industries.
🌟 Highlights include:
🎶 Women dominating the 2025 Grammy Awards, with Beyoncé making history—again!
🏀 Women’s sports booming, with record-breaking WNBA and NWSL growth.
🚀 Women leading in STEM, from space travel to scientific breakthroughs.
📺 Hollywood reaching gender parity for the first time ever.
💼 Women taking top leadership roles in government and business.
This is the energy we’re bringing all year! 🔥 Don’t miss this inspiring recap of women making power moves in 2025.
24 Mar 2025
2. From Medicine to Mission: Rachel Walter on Leadership, Equity & Impact
In this insightful episode, Ashleigh Droz sits down with Rachel Walter to explore her unconventional journey from aspiring doctor to innovator in healthcare and social impact. They dive into the complexities of systemic challenges, the art of balancing mission and margin in healthcare, and the power of breaking down resistance to change.
Rachel shares strategies for problem-solving, embracing humor and play in leadership, and fostering adaptability in high-stakes industries. The conversation also highlights the importance of humility in leadership, bridging workplace equity gaps, and rethinking hiring practices to prioritize skills over tenure.
Ashleigh and Rachel discuss navigating gender dynamics, finding support in leadership roles, and transforming self-doubt into confidence. They also explore the balance between authenticity and credibility in professional spaces and the bold moves that drive career growth. Finally, Rachel introduces her latest venture, Walter Social Impact, dedicated to driving meaningful change through innovative solutions.
Tune in for valuable insights on leadership, career evolution, and making an impact in today’s workforce.
For more information on Walter Social Impact, click HERE (https://www.waltersocialimpact.com/).
To connect with Rachel on LinkedIn, click HERE (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rchlswltr/).
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8 Mar 2025
1. Breaking Barriers: An Introduction to What She's Worth
In the inaugural episode of What She's Worth, host Ashleigh Droz introduces the podcast's mission to empower women in the workplace by amplifying their voices and addressing systemic challenges. She shares her personal journey and the importance of authenticity in career development, while highlighting the barriers women face, such as the gender pay gap and the broken rung in corporate ladders. The episode emphasizes the need for community support, advocacy, and actionable strategies to foster equity and success for women in their careers.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:35 Introduction to What She's Worth
03:02 The Challenges Women Face in the Workplace
05:08 The Mission of What She's Worth
06:16 An Example: The Broken Rung
10:27 Call to Action and Community Engagement
Links
Find the McKinsey & Company Women in the Workplace 2024 Report HERE (https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/women-in-the-workplace ).
To access the World Economic Forum article "Gender Gap: This is the state of work for women in 2024", click HERE (https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/06/women-work-gender-gap-2024/).
To connect with What She's Worth on Instagram, click HERE (https://www.instagram.com/whatshesworth/).
To shop What's She's Worth merch, click HERE (www.whatshesworth.com).
To connect with Ashleigh on LinkedIn, click HERE (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleighdroz/).
Who has been a guest on What She's Worth
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
Krista Elmore
Lauren Leslie
Lori Willinski
Samantha McGurgan
Jesi Jarosz
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
3,552
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
9 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
9 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 31 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
15
Social presence
0
YouTube
68
Engagement
51
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