Big Ideas Podcast with Ashlee Ilg

Join Ashlee and special guest Eileen Flook - chiropractor, multi-business owner, and bold believer - as they dive into a conversation about the courage it takes to stop settling for ‘good enough’ in our friendships and relationships. In this episode, Eileen shares her deeply personal story of (almost!) choosing what was comfortable over what was called. With warmth, vulnerability, and practical wi...

Join Ashlee and Amanda Hayhurst - author, speaker, & Bible teacher - for a deeply moving conversation as Amanda shares the plot twists that shake the very core of your faith. From life-threatening health diagnoses (plural!), to marriage struggles, Amanda is a living testimony of what it means to walk through the valley with God beside you every step of the way.  With unflinching honesty and ge...

In this beautifully vulnerable episode, Ashlee sits down with Beth Tanner - co-owner of  Whimsy Gals , homeschooling mama of four boys, and the kind of friend who makes you feel safe enough to exhale. With tear-jerking honesty, Beth shares how she never set out to build a business. There was no "boss babe" strategy, no 10-year plan, no viral moment—just an open heart, a willingness to ob...

Join Ashlee and powerhouse guest - Payden Montgomery - as they dive into Payden’s bold leap from her corporate climb to co-owning GoPerformance, coaching champions, and raising the next generation of strong men. In this fire-fueled conversation, Payden will: • Light a fire under your dreams and challenge you to chase what sets your soul ablaze — no holding back, no second-guessing; • Drop real-wor...

Join Ashlee and special guest Malorie Elrod —adoption advocate and founder of Funding Love—as they share Malorie’s passion for serving the adoption community, which, surprisingly, led her family straight to the Magic Kingdom Castle.  In this honest conversation, Malorie will inspire you to: Expand your vision for what God can do through your “Yes, I will!”;  Trust your craziest ideas with bold fai...

Join Ashlee and special guest - Grammy-recognized songwriter & co-founder of ConquerPreneur Tonya Stout - as they reveal of power of turning our testimonies into compelling & high-converting messages. In this powerful conversation, Tonya (also known as the “Soundbite Queen”) will empower you to: See your past failures & setbacks as setups for your best comeback;  Use your unique talent...

Join Ashlee and special guest - Chairperson of the Cobb County GOP, Mary Clarice Hathaway - as they share the good & hard parts of following God’s lead into the world of politics. In this inspiring conversation, Mary Clarice shares: the faith required to pursue opportunities (waaaay!) outside our comfort zones;  lessons of stewarding the small things even when there’s no reward; and mindsets t...

Join Ashlee and special guest - author & speaker Rebecca George - as they reveal deep truths from her new book, “You’re Not Too Late: Trusting God’s Timing in a Hurry-Up World.” (Order today at the link below!) In this thoughtful & honest conversation, Rebecca shares: personal experiences of overcoming comparison, doubt, and deep longings; the dangers of living in the “if onlys” and findin...

Join Ashlee and special guest - bestselling author & speaker Mary Marantz - as they dig deep into her new book, “Underestimated,” and pull back the curtain on Fear’s most common (and boring!) lies, and share how we can overcome them once and for all. In this candid conversation, Mary reveals: why creative entrepreneurs are the most at risk and how we can stand against Fear’s tactics, the dange...

Join Ashlee and her special guest - her husband and multi-business owner, Andy Ilg - as they share their up-close-and-VERY-personal story of building companies from their home garage to nationwide… and creating a lasting family legacy.  In this honest and enlightening episode, they’ll share:  Confessions of some of their hardest moments in marriage & business, Encouragement to break free from...

Join Ashlee and special guest - business owner & mom of 5, Lauren Koritko - as Lauren shares her honest & inspiring story of starting (multiple!) businesses while raising (lots of!) babies. You’ll hear how she:  Created boundaries to protect her family’s goals & dreams  Overcame the comparison trap & “mom guilt” Learned to pivot when seasons change  If you’ve ever wondered “how in...

Join Ashlee and special guest - business owner & special event planner, Meg Enge - as Meg shares her up-close & personal journey of following God’s call to take the biggest leap of her life. Listen as she proves that we have no time to waste, empowers us to do what we never thought was possible, and reminds us about the importance of setting real-life examples for the next generation. If y...

Join Ashlee and special guest - author & speaker, Whitney Akin - as Whitney shares her powerful (and ironic!) journey of becoming an author and helping others feel seen. Listen as she challenges us to seek God’s approval above others’ opinions, to know the difference between truly resting or just hiding, and to have a “holy confidence” to step outside our comfort zones again & again. If yo...

Join Ashlee and special guest - co-owner of Refined Marketing and graphic design expert, Micayla Bedoian - as Micayla shares her inspiring story of overcoming insecurities and trusting that she was capable of so.much.more. Listen as she reveals the power of surrendering our plans, empowers us to get over ourselves to serve others, and shares expertise on growing a stand-out brand in today’s market...

Join Ashlee and special guest - writer, podcast host & journaling expert, Jessica Boarman - as Jessica shares her heart-wrenching story of loss and the hidden destruction it caused. Listen as she exposes lies about perfectionism, redefines what true resilience looks like, and provides practical ways to move forward after experiencing deep grief. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a season of grief o...

Join Ashlee and special guest, ministry leader and entrepreneur Sara Byars, as they talk about Sara’s inspiring redemption story. Listen as she shares about overcoming her struggle with self-worth, learning to hear God’s voice over the world’s, and leading others with a bold purpose. If you’ve ever felt unqualified and need some practical steps for believing what God says about you, this episode i...

Join Ashlee and special guest, fabric & fashion designer Katie Kortman, as they talk about Katie’s entrepreneurial journey from her home closet to the runway! Listen as Katie: • shares stories from her early days of sewing clothes for her growing family • reminds us to show up boldly even when we feel inadequate • challenges us to wear bright “scary” colors because it helps more than just us. ...

Welcome to Season 3! Join Ashlee and special guest Erin Weathers as they kick off the new season with a powerful episode that’s sure to inspire. Listen as Erin shares honest stories of growing her career when she “had no business doing that!”, exposes lies that tried holding her back, and breakthrough mindsets she’s learned along the way.  If you need inspiration to move forward on a dream that se...

Join Ashlee for their final episode of 2024 as she shares her family’s tried-and-true practice of creating dream boards AND making a plan of action to actually accomplish those big dreams. If you need some inspiration to help your kids (or yourself!) dream big dreams, or some practical steps to make them reality, this episode is for you. You’re going to want to push Play now to hear Ashlee’s 6 Ste...

Join Ashlee and special guest Lauren Koritkos, mom of 5 and multi-business owner, as they share secrets of making the holiday season extra special (and not stressful) in the midst of a very full life. If you’ve ever struggled with wanting to do alllll the holiday festivities that it seems like everyone is doing, but usually find yourself more exhausted than inspired with it all, this episode is fo...

Join Ashlee and special guest Tamara Newell, health coach and author of The Peaceful Body Approach book (releasing in January!), as they deep dive into a topic many struggle with but nobody seems to talk about - how do we find true peace with our bodies and have a healthy relationship with food? If you’ve ever counted calories, experienced shame with overindulging, or felt confused by trendy nutri...

Join Ashlee for this timely and honest conversation as she shares her family’s personal story from this time last year as they faced severe health challenges. Noting that being thankful doesn’t mean being naive to reality, Ashlee helps to unlock the secrets to finding gratitude no matter what season you’re in. If you want this Season of Thanks to help build a future of optimism and hope, this epis...

Join Ashlee for this practical yet inspiring episode focused on decorating your home this holiday season. She will help you let go of others’ expectations and feel excited to make your home uniquely yours, with lots of easy tips to elevate your style even if you’re on a budget. Whether you’ve already started decorating for the holidays, or you need some motivation to get started, this episode is f...

Do you love the idea of capturing intentional photos of your family, but the idea of a photo shoot sounds like more trouble than it’s worth? Join Ashlee as she gives some practical tips to make the most of a family photo session - even if you have a large family, young children, lots of boys, limited time, and more. This episode will help you see how worthwhile they can be - and maybe even become...

Join Ashlee, along with her sons Owen & Dylan, as they talk about a somewhat sensitive but significant subject - is it okay to make a lot of money? They’ll share their perspective plus some Truths about using their gifts to make money SO THAT they can make a bigger financial impact where it counts. You and your kids don’t want to miss it! Whether you’re joining us for Kids Business Day this Se...