Episode 99 - A Day In Her Life with Ashlee McHugh
Lawyer, Creator, and Mom in New Orleans
Join Us for This Week’s Episode of A Day In Her Life with Ashlee McHugh!
This week, Ellie sits down with Ashlee McHugh, a former lawyer turned business owner who helps creatives navigate contracts with confidence. She’s also a mom living in Louisiana, and let’s jump into her chaotic yet routine, fulfilling days.
What We Discuss:
Morning Person Energy: How Ashlee starts her day with a to-do list, 10-year journal, and a healthy dose of Substack reading and podcast listening.
Morning Shift with Her Daughter: The daily routine that allows Ashlee time to get ready in the morning and how she and her husband divide and conquer.
Nightly Laundry & Early Bedtime: The systems that keep her household running smoothly—and how being an early sleeper helps.
Career Pivot to Entrepreneurship: Why Ashlee left her legal career and how she built a business that supports creatives.
A Lifetime Sport: The new hobby she’s picked up that’s keeping her moving and connected.
Friendship Habits: The simple way she reaches out to friends when they pop into her mind.
European Summer Travel: The family trip that sparked a new tradition—and how they're planning their next adventure.
Making Friends in a New City: How Ashlee made connections after moving to New Orleans, and the mindset shift that helped her embrace the awkwardness of making adult friends.
This episode is a refreshing look at how one woman blends structure with spontaneity, ambition with rest, and motherhood with community. Don’t miss it!
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Here For This - Ashlee’s Substack
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