Ashley Warhun, was at the height of her professional ballet career, when it suddenly stopped. things looked bleak. a ballet legend, mentioned in textbooks, came to her aid, and got into action. in this episode, she discusses her early fascination with the business side of ballet, the pivotal moments that led her to start Mentorly, and the role of mentorship in navigating career transitions. Ashley also reflects on the key support she received during challenging times and provides insights into balancing professional and personal growth.
this is Ashley Werhun, and her tale of human helpfulness.
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02:29 Ballet career comes to halt
05:05 Overcoming Setbacks
08:47 A legends come to help
11:01 Finding New Opportunities
17:57 Settling in Montreal
19:32 Transitioning to tech
20:19 The Permissionless Nature of Entrepreneurship
21:09 Supportive Tech Culture vs. Cutthroat Ballet
21:42 The Openness of Startup Communities
23:51 Mentorship and the Startup Journey
24:12 The Peaks and Valleys of Startup Life
25:16 The Importance of Mentorship and Support
27:23 Dealing with Founder Loneliness
31:13 Balancing Work and Personal Life
38:53 The Value of Giving Back
41:12 Conclusion and Gratitude
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ABOUT THE HOST:
i’m Vahid Jozi. i’m in love with unearthing heartwarming stories of vulnerability and helpfulness. my goal is to encourage this net positive behaviour.
i help companies with product strategy and leadership at FractionalCPO.com
