Ashley Stehlik

02/06/2026

On Wednesday, I went to a networking event and almost left the moment I sat down.

I was still deep in grief after Mya’s death, and my nervous system felt raw. I told myself I would stay for the presentation, I know the woman speaking, and then quietly head out.
No networking.
No forcing.
Just survive the hour or so.

Then I overheard a conversation behind me.

Two women were talking, and one casually mentioned she was from Napanee… and then she said menopause.

And if I’m being honest? My heart sank.

That old voice crept in immediately:

Why are you even trying to build a business around menopause?
Everyone is in this space now.
You’re late.
You missed it.
What’s the point?

I felt gutted. Deflated. Small.

I stayed in my seat anyway and listened to the talk. And at one point, Gaby said something that landed right in my chest:

“Say yes before you feel truly ready.”

It was one of those moments where your body reacts before your brain catches up. When the talk ended, I felt that quiet nudge again, the one that feels uncomfortable but insistent. So I did the thing I wasn’t planning to do.

I stood up. Walked over. Introduced myself.

And I am so, so glad I did.

We talked for over an hour. Not surface-level networking talk, real talk. The kind where time disappears. The kind where it feels less like meeting someone new and more like recognizing someone you already know.

Sure, I could have waited until our next monthly meetup. There would have been another chance. But something about that moment mattered.

Isn’t it strange how life does that?

How the universe puts people, ideas, and moments right in front of you and then steps back to see what you’ll choose.

For some, that’s God at work. For me, it’s the universe. And I know, especially lately, that she has my back.

Even when I’m grieving.
Even when I doubt myself.
Even when I want to shrink instead of show up.

Sometimes saying yes before you feel ready is exactly how you remember who you are. ✨

02/05/2026

And the winners are!

30 ladies joined me in the for a 28 Day self love challenge.

So as a little thank you I’m gifting 2 of these gorgeous custom pieces.

I’m thinking of running another free challenge in April and I’m curious what would YOU like the topic to be?

01/27/2026

You ever have one of those moments where you’re like… wtf and suddenly you feel the urge to blow up your whole life?

Move. Divorce. Quit your job. Burn it all down. 🔥

But then I stop and wonder… what is it I’m actually longing for?

Here’s what’s been moving around in my head lately.

Ashley Stehlik is my business name. I chose it intentionally. I stepped away from Wolosinovsky because I wanted to step into a healed version of myself one that was being built through deep therapy, a lot of tears, and some really hard truths about who I am at my core.

That was 8 years ago.

And wow… I’ve done a lot of healing in those 8 years. I am not the same person. Not in a bad way in a healed way. In a softer, steadier, more peaceful way.

For a long time, I gave Mike a lot of credit for that healing (even though he would argue it had nothing to do with him). But the truth is, it did. He created a safe space where I could choose to heal. And that mattered.

So here’s my current conundrum…

Lately, I’ve felt this pull to show up more on my personal Facebook as Ashley Wolosinovsky. Sharing real life. Not just highlight reels. And I don’t fully know why… but I’m trusting it.

It feels… relieving. Like a deep exhale.
And normally, let’s be honest, this is where I’d say “cool, burn it down,” cancel this page, and move on 😂 That’s my usual MO.

But this time, I’m choosing something different.

I’m just putting this out into the universe and paying attention to what unfolds.

Because I’m proud of my heritage. I’m proud of who I am. And I think for a long time, I denied myself that truth.

So let’s see what the universe shows me about the future of this page.

And just to be crystal clear, in case anyone’s wondering, this has nothing to do with Mike and me. This is about me.
About listening to myself.
About honoring what I want moving forward in our life.

Growth doesn’t always look loud.
Sometimes it just looks honest.

Anyone else feeling this way?

01/26/2026

Four years ago I recorded this video inside my old membership, The ME Movement.

I was talking about soul-sucking activities, energy-draining people, and the radical idea that you don’t wait for motivation or permission, you create your own energy.

Watching it back now?

I haven’t changed my message.
I’ve just gotten clearer, bolder, and less willing to water it down.

Back then, I was already calling out:
• Why burnout isn’t a personal failure
• Why boundaries feel uncomfortable but are non-negotiable
• Why stress isn’t “just part of life” — it’s a signal
• And why protecting your energy is an act of self-respect

Those same truths live inside the Boundaries Workshop and the Stress Workshop I’m offering now as stand-alone options.

These aren’t polished, fluffy, surface-level trainings.
They’re real, honest, sometimes uncomfortable and deeply life-changing.

And if you choose to step into The Dangerous Age membership, you’ll also receive my Self-Sabotage Workshop completely free, because once you start protecting your energy, it’s powerful to understand why you sometimes give it away anyway.

This video is proof of something I want you to hear clearly:

I don’t teach trends.
I teach truths I’ve lived.

If you’re ready to stop pouring yourself into soul-sucking people, habits, and expectations and start choosing yourself on purpose the options are waiting for you.

👉 Link in bio to explore what’s right for you.

01/25/2026

You don’t really get warned about the moment your kids start choosing their friends over you.

It just… happens. Quietly.

Today was supposed to be a special Kieran-and-me date day. Value Village (our favourite thing to do together), a birthday party, and then Red Lobster because he has been dying to try it.

I was so looking forward to that one-on-one time which is always so much more peaceful than the chaos at home.

I hung out for a bit at the party and then Kieran gave me the look, the little motion that said, “I’m good, Mom. You can go.”

So I told the birthday boy’s mom I was heading out, and she asked if Kieran wanted to come over before soccer practice.

I mentioned our special dinner but told him it was his choice. And of course… he chose his friend’s house.

And honestly?

I couldn’t be happier.

Not that long ago he was nervous to be without me, and now he’s confident enough to choose his people. That’s growth. That’s exactly what we want for them.

But it’s also a very real reminder that the days of being their everything slowly start to fade. The time where they want us all the time becomes less and less.

So today felt like both things at once, pride and a tiny ache. A reminder to soak up the moments we do get, even on the days it feels overwhelming how much they need us.

Because just like that… time passes. And it always goes faster than we think. 💛

So I share to remind you as well xo

01/24/2026

I asked a simple question inside The Dangerous Age the other day:

“How do you bring humour into your daily routine?”

My immediate response?
“This one isn’t easy for me.”

Which… honestly… wtf.

I had just bought a journal for the 28-Day Challenge that literally says MAKE TIME FOR JOY on the cover. I’m building an entire challenge around choosing yourself. And yet my first instinct was to believe humour was something missing in me.

Then other women started replying.
Talking about their families.
Their kids.
The chaos.
The laughter woven into everyday life.

And it hit me.

My family is hilarious.
My boys are ridiculous.
There is constant humour in my house.
And I’m actually pretty damn funny — I can make people laugh without even trying.

So why was my first response about what I lack?

Last night I was folding laundry while the boys watched hockey.
Normally I’d be half-there. Mentally elsewhere. Just “getting it done.”
But because of that one question… I noticed.

The chirping.
The commentary.
The inside jokes.
The laughter echoing through the room.

I was present for it.
All of it.

And I realized something important:
Sometimes it’s not that joy isn’t there.
It’s that we’re so conditioned to look for what’s wrong with us, we miss what’s already working.

That awareness would’ve never happened without:
• answering my own question
• listening to other women’s perspectives
• and creating space to actually notice my life

One question.
One pause.
One shift.

And suddenly, joy wasn’t something to chase —
it was already folded into the moment. 🧺🏒✨

01/23/2026

Tonight I sat around a dinner table with the Napanee area Founding Phoenixes and felt something settle deep in my body.

Gratitude.
Ease.
That quiet this is why I do this feeling.

The conversation flowed without effort.
No posturing. No explaining ourselves.

Just real women sharing stories, laughter, and life over incredible food.

It felt genuine. Easy. Nourishing — in every sense of the word.

There’s something so powerful about intentionally surrounding yourself with women who get it.

Women who are curious. Honest. Open.
Women who are willing to grow, reflect, and show up as they are.

I’m so deeply thankful for this group and so excited about what’s possible when like-minded women come together in spaces built for connection, not comparison.

Tonight wasn’t just dinner.
It was a reminder that community changes everything.

And this… is only the beginning. 🖤🔥

01/22/2026

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about how many women I know who are exhausted…
Not because they’re doing nothing — but because they’re doing everything for everyone else.

And somewhere along the way, they stopped choosing themselves.

That’s why I created a FREE 28-Day “I Choose Me” Challenge.

This isn’t about “loving yourself more” in some fluffy, unrealistic way.
It’s about rebuilding confidence, self-trust, and connection through small, doable daily actions — the kind that actually fit into real life.

✨ What it includes:
• A simple daily focus (no overwhelm)
• One small action to choose yourself that day
• Optional reflection prompts to notice your growth
• A supportive community of women doing this together
• And a chance to win a custom “I Choose Me” necklace when you complete the challenge

💫 This challenge is for you if:
– You’re tired of being your own harshest critic
– You put yourself last and feel disconnected from who you are
– You want more confidence and self-trust — without pressure or perfection
– You crave a supportive space where you don’t have to explain yourself

You don’t need to be motivated.
You don’t need to be healed.
You just need to be willing to show up as you are.

If this speaks to you, I’d love for you to join us 💛
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And if you know a woman who needs this reminder — tag her or send this her way.

01/21/2026

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