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Opinion Party | The Marketing PodcastThe Focus Factor with Ashley WrayOpinion Party: the marketing podcastbrought to you by BAV Group & IRG Season 2: Episode 12The Focus Factor: Why Slowing Down Accelerates Results with Ashley WrayClick here to view the episode transcript.
SUMMARYIn our season finale, Laura Jones (Global CEO, BAV Group) welcomes mindfulness expert and executive coach Ashley Wray to challenge the myth that corporate wellness programs automatically create mindful organizations. Drawing from her journey from journalist to meditation expert, Ashley introduces her concept of "microdosing mindfulness" as an alternative to forced company-wide initiatives. Sh...
2025-11-1937 min
Unfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love050 - Parafilia, Fantasy, & SexThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.On today’s episode, we answer the following questions:I’ve been leading Betrayal & Beyond groups. Sometimes I’ll have women whose husbands are involved in paraphilia and I wonder how to help them. (Cross dressing, exhibitionism, anonymous sex with other men even though they are not homosexual, etc.) I haven’t seen or heard any advice from PD on this subject. Can you offer some encouraging things I could share with them? I don’t want to make them feel worse by s...
2025-05-0617 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love034 - Navigating Anger and Lack of Attraction During SexEmail us your questions! - unfiltered@puredesire.orgThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk About Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.In this episode, we answer these questions: I feel rage every time I have sex with my husband. I am angry about how he took advantage of me all these years by having sex with himself and stealing my sex. I do NOT want him to feel any pleasure because he has already stolen enough pleasure for a lifetime through abusive behaviors. How can I possibly move forward in this relationship? A...
2025-01-0917 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love032 - Rethinking Sex: Answering Your Unique Sex QuestionsEmail us your questions! - unfiltered@puredesire.orgThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.On this episode, we answer the following questions:My husband has cancer and is unable to have an erection without viagra. He's offered to help me achieve orgasm in other ways, but this feels selfish. What do I do?How do you deal with your sex drive after your spouse dies? You ladies talked about prior marriages but does it work the same way with the death of a spouse?How...
2024-12-2615 min
Ashley Wray — Guided MeditationsMorning MeditationUse this short guided meditation to start your day. Listen to it while in bed, or seated on a cushion or chair.Support the show
2024-12-0608 minAshley Wray — Guided MeditationsEvening MeditationListen to this meditation before going to sleep. Taking time to yourself after a long day allows your to decompress and release any busy thoughts or tensions. This short guided meditation helps you transition to sleep.Support the show
2024-12-0609 minAshley Wray — Guided MeditationsWalking MeditationWalking and listening to a guided meditation is a great way to align your mind, body and spirit. Try this meditation when going for a walk where you can pay attention to your breath and each step. Ideally, somewhere in nature. If that's not possible, try doing this away from a busy road so you can bring full attention to yourself in each moment.Support the show
2024-12-0608 minAshley Wray — Guided MeditationsAt Your Desk MeditationListen to this guided meditation for a reset during your work day. This could be done between meetings, before entering a difficult conversation, before taking on a new project, or when you simply need a moment of calm.Support the show
2024-12-0607 minAshley Wray — Guided MeditationsMindful Eating MeditationHow much mindfulness do you bring to your meals? Listen to this meditation as a reminder to bring awareness and joy to each experience while eating. Mindful eating allows us to taste each bite with more awareness, and to savour the experience. Support the show
2024-11-0805 min
Heroes in Our MidstEpisode #83: Ashley WrayWhen you hear the word “meditation” what is your first
thought? I bet it isn’t that it can help you reach higher levels of success… or lead your company to greater execution with more compassion… or that it can help you WIN in every sense of the word. Well, performance coach Ashley Wray believes that it can, and she’s seen it work in using the foundations of mindfulness to help people reach their full potential. She works with companies, executives, world class athletes and teams, coaches and leaders of
all kinds. Her work has been proven to positively i...
2024-11-0157 minAshley Wray — Guided Meditations3 Step Breathing MeditationThis short meditation will teach you to gather your focus and attention, and return to yourself without judgement when your mind begins to wander. Use this practice to become more aware of your thoughts, body, and how you carry your energy. This practice empowers you to learn present moment awareness, and how to embody it through the day. Support the show
2024-10-2806 min
Ashley Wray — Guided Meditations4-7-8 Breathing (Sleep + Deep Relaxation Meditation)The technique of 4-7-8 breathing supports us in finding a deep state of relaxation. This is great for when we are wanting to go to sleep, or fall back asleep, or when our minds are especially busy. The breathing supports a sense of calm when we are in "fight or flight" mode, or feeling reactive and anxious. The practice allows us to slow down and relax into ourselves. Support the show
2024-10-2803 minAshley Wray — Guided Meditations5 Minute Meditation (Self Connection)This 5-minute meditation allows space and time for you to re-establish self connection. Take a five minute break to slow down, breathe, and reconnect to your inner self. Support the show
2024-10-2805 minAshley Wray — Guided MeditationsSelf Compassion MeditationSelf compassion is an important practice — and is often something we overlook. Listen to this meditation to begin a practice of self love, non judgement, and kindness towards yourself. How are you speaking to yourself today? Are you speaking to others with more kindness than you do yourself? Welcome a practice of gratitude, kindness and love and see how it impacts your mood, energy, and how you show up in the world. Support the show
2024-10-2809 minAshley Wray — Guided Meditations3 Minute Meditation (Relaxation)Use this 3-minute meditation when looking for a short relaxation break. Meditating for even three minutes can help us calm our nervous system and bring us from fight or flight to rest and digest. Support the show
2024-10-2803 minAshley Wray — Guided Meditations1 Minute Meditation (Box Breathing)Use this short guided meditation to re-set, re-calibrate, and re-align when you are feeling overwhelmed. Box breathing is a simple way to come back to your breath and body.Support the show
2024-10-2801 minAshley Wray — Guided MeditationsTED Speaker MeditationListen to this meditation before you're about to go on stage, give a presentation, or publicly share something that is deeply important to you. This meditation was initially recorded for TED Talk speakers, and is meant to empower those who are stepping into their purpose by delivering an important, meaningful and deeply aligned message. Support the show
2024-10-2804 min
Ashley Wray — Guided MeditationsTimes of Change Meditation ("Let it be")Listen to this guided meditation when going through times of change. While we often want to rush through the unknown, this meditation offers the mantra "let it be." Learn to sit with yourself and find a sense of calm when everything around you is changing. You just might find this welcomes a sense of ease and acceptance during times of uncertainty. Support the show
2024-10-2814 minAshley Wray — Guided MeditationsPark Bench VisualizationThis guided visualization offers an opportunity to reflect on values, purpose, and what's truly important in life. Find a quiet place, a comfortable seat, and embrace the journey this visualization offers.Support the show
2024-10-2808 minAshley Wray — Guided Meditations"My Essence" MeditationWhat is your essence? Who are you, beyond the name, title, role, standing in society? Who are you at your core? What is your essence? Use this meditation for deep contemplation, allowing you to see yourself for your true nature and connect to your essence. Support the show
2024-10-2807 minAshley Wray — Guided MeditationsIntuition MeditationThis is a short meditation on connecting to your intuition. Holding a question loosely in your mind’s eye, allow yourself to contemplate with deep self connection. Tap into your inner knowing, and learn to trust yourself. Support the show
2024-10-2813 minAshley Wray — Guided MeditationsIntention Setting MeditationThis is a short meditation on intention setting. This can be done first thing in the morning, to set an intention for your day, or perhaps before a meeting, presentation or event. Allow yourself to visualize and set your intention — and invite the question "What if it turns out better than you could have imagined?" Support the show
2024-10-2805 minAshley Wray — Guided MeditationsEmbodiment MeditationThis short meditation teaches us to be in our body and feel the sensations present within us right now. Bringing our attention back to the body, allowing those thoughts and feelings to be there, without getting pulled into them, teaches us resilience. It also teaches us to stay in the present moment with self awareness. Support the show
2024-10-2812 minAshley Wray — Guided MeditationsConfidence Boost MeditationThis meditation is meant to provide you with a confidence boost. Allow yourself to shift into gratitude, compassion and kindness as you welcome a feeling of confidence. This meditation will help you align with and go after your dreams with an open heart. Support the show
2024-10-2814 minAshley Wray — Guided MeditationsBody Scan MeditationA body scan meditation is great for aligning our body and mind. It brings us back to the present moment, helps to reduce stress, and increases self awareness. This meditation can be done sitting in an upright position, or can be done laying down before going to sleep.Support the show
2024-10-2817 minAshley Wray — Guided MeditationsManifestation MeditationManifestation is not about changing the present moment but holding gratitude for what is, while visualizing, allowing, welcoming something more for ourselves. Listen to this short guided meditation to bring appreciation and inspiration into your daily life. Support the show
2024-10-2814 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love013 - Sex After BetrayalThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather. In this episode, we answer these questions: I could go the rest of my life without sex. Is this normal?My husband is sexually anorexic. What does this say about me?Does the Bible really tell us we can’t withhold sex from our husbands?ResourcesThe Great Sex Rescue, by Sheila Wray GregoireBetrayal & BeyondFull Episode on YouTube
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2024-08-1518 min
New Brunswick TravelerClyde Wray - Poet and PlaywrightInterview with Saint John poet and playwright Clyde Wray about upcoming fundraising production titled ”Tell it on the Mountain” which will be on December 14 at 4 PM at the Old Stone Church in Saint John. It is the backstory to the Nativity and will feature local singer Debbie Ashley.
Clyde shares his journey to Saint John, where he moved to be closer to his wife's family. He explained how the local community's warmth and willingness to speak surprised him, coming from a fast-paced city like New York. Clyde's artistic focus on black identity and history in Saint John was i...
2024-07-0115 min
Contemplating CreativityHow to stop procrastinating, with novelist and BBC TV script editor, Kelly WrayMy guest for this episode is Kelly Wray; a BBC television script editor who is currently taking time off to write her own novel.
We discussed how co-creating an accountability group has helped her overcome procrastination;
the creative differences between writing her own work and editing other people’s;
and how people feel about their creative visions being altered by someone else.
2023-11-2023 min
True Fiction PodcastTrue Fiction Talks with Author Alan WrayWe had an amazing conversation in our latest episode with Alan Wray - the mastermind behind a thrilling new middle-grade novel titled "When Nightmares Come to Town: The Stranger in the Shadows". This spine-tingling book is sure to capture the hearts of children aged 8 to 12, and even captivate the grown-ups.
We discussed Alan's creative process, uncovering the secrets and inspirations that brought his tale to life. So grab your flashlight, gather around, and prepare for a hauntingly good time with Alan Wray! And after listening to the show, head over to Amazon.com or wherever you get...
2023-11-0939 min
Seeking Center: The Podcast“Bad Day” Makeover + Why “That Shit” May Be A Gift - Episode 77Have you found yourself in a place where you're finding it hard to see the light? Are you in a situation where you feel there's no way out and that you have no choice? Or perhaps you're simply just having a “bad day?”We're diving into our own “real life stuff.” In a very real conversation, we're sharing our own experiences and how we tackle the challenging moments when days get tough. We offer some of our go-to tips, tools and resources for turning it all around and as we like to say, “make that shit a gift.”
2023-08-2927 min
Seeking Center: The PodcastThe Meditation Breakthrough for Non-Meditators - Episode 76Get ready to be inspired on many levels -- and also in alignment with who you really are. Meet Ashley Wray. She is the founder and CEO of Mala Collective which works with artisans from Bali, India and Nepal to create beautiful and powerful products supporting a mindfulness and meditation practice. The inception of it is a story in and of itself that we'll be discussing...plus it is a mindfulness resource for all of us. Seriously, we had never used a Mala and now understand the power! It may be just what you need to make meditation work...
2023-08-221h 03
Conversations with ConsequencesEp. 222 Chloe Cole Talks Dangers of Transgenderism & Ashley McGuire on FBI Memo FactsAs clinicians across Europe have recently called out the American embrace of all things transgender, we revisit with Chloe Cole about her own experience, and what she wishes all adolescents and young teens knew about the false promises being offered. We also discuss the FBI memo as things heated up this past week with Rep. Jim Jordan threatening to put FBI director Chris Wray in contempt for not producing the real facts on surveillance being done at Catholic churches across the country. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show...
2023-07-2154 min
Dana Monsees NutritionThe perfectionism and autoimmune disease link with Paige Lavell
Paige Lavell joins Dana to discuss the connections between perfectionism and autoimmune disease in women, and the difficult all-or-nothing road this leads people down when they’re searching for healing modalities. We talk about how this leads to jumping from practitioner to practitioner, protocol to protocol, and spending thousands of dollars without getting answers or solutions. We know this will be an extremely relatable episode for many listeners, and on today’s episode we’re unraveling the mind-body connection between disordered eating, chronic illness and autoimmune disease, perfectionism, and people pleasing.
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2023-07-1955 min
The Garrett Ashley Mullet ShowCommunity Standards, Disinformation, and Thoughts on the Manosphere“If a prophet or a dreamer of dreams arises among you and gives you a sign or a wonder, and the sign or wonder that he tells you comes to pass, and if he says, ‘Let us go after other gods,’ which you have not known, ‘and let us serve them,’ you shall not listen to the words of that prophet or that dreamer of dreams. For Yahweh your God is testing you, to know whether you love Yahweh your God with all your heart and with all your soul."
- Deuteronomy 13:1-3
This Episod...
2023-07-131h 59
Balancing Chaos PodcastMurders to Mantras: Ashley Wray's Unexpected Journey to Creating Mala CollectiveIn this episode, Ashley Wray, the founder of Mala Collective, shares her accidental journey to creating a business that inspires people to connect through meditation. Ashley Wray is the Founder and CEO of Mala Collective and a meditation and mindfulness coach for high performers. Wrays helps the C-suite incorporate mindfulness into their roles to reduce stress, prevent burnout, build confidence, and create clarity for decision-making and effective leadership. As a former journalist who covered murder trials, she never expected to end up in Bali falling in love with malas and meditation. In this episode, she shares how to start...
2023-06-1153 min
Light and LogicEp. 38: Ashley’s Top FIVE Christian Books | Off-the-ClockAshley blabs about her favorite Christian books of all time!
References:
#5: Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
#4: Total Truth: Liberating Christianity from its Cultural Captivity by Nancy Pearcey
#3: Tactics by Gregory Koukl
#2: The Great Sex Rescue by Joanna Sawatsky, Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach, and Sheila Wray Gregoire
#1: To Hell with the Hustle by Jefferson Bethke
Honorable Mentions:
Cold Case Christianity by J. Warner Wallace
Another Gospel by Alisa Childers
American Awakening by John Kingston
2023-04-1213 min
Practically WellMeditation & Surrendering to Our Greatest Potential w/Ashley WrayMeditation. A concept and practice that can seem out of reach sometimes, and one that can be the ultimate act of self love. With expert guest Ashley Wray (CEO of Mala Collective), we dive into:What meditation really means (and debunking a lot of the myths around it)How the practice can have a positive effect on our livesWhat a meditation practice can really look like--and what it doesn't have to be Practical steps we can take to start integrating meditation into our lives today in a gentle and easy way! Connect with Ashl...
2023-01-2750 min
Magick & Mindfulness3.5 Creating a global spiritual business with CEO Ashley Wray of Mala CollectiveHave you ever dreamed of creating your own spiritual-led business? Amy speaks to Ashley Wray, CEO of Mala Collective, who has done just that.
Ashley demystifies some of the beliefs of what meditation 'should' be, the origins of the Mala bead and shares her insight and tips on what it's taken to start her own spiritual business from the ground up.
Season 2 production is by George Lasbury and creative direction by Emily Lasbury. Join the Magick & Mindfulness Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/magickandmindfulness/
Check out Mala Collective here: https://www.malacollective.com/
2022-11-2847 min
Watching the Watchers with Robert Gouveia Esq.TRUMP Judge ORDERS Affidavit UNSEALED; FBI Confirms ASHLEY BIDEN Diary; Hunter Laptop BURIED by FBIThe Department of Justice submitted a redacted affidavit in the Trump Mar-a-Lago Search Warrant case that Judge Bruce Reinhart ordered released by noon. The media urges the court to unseal more government briefs, Trump responds and new sources say Judicial Watch may have had Trump's ear in the battle over the documents.The Department of Justice announces that two individuals have plead guilty to conspiracy to traffic in stolen property after obtaining private property belonging to a a family member of a national candidate. The New York Times that Project Veritas may be in the sights of...
2022-08-261h 01
Greater Freedom with Nicola CharlotteIntuition, Meditation & Leaning Into Trust with Ashley WrayAshley Wray is my gorgeous first guest on the Greater Freedom podcast! We shared such an insightful, soulful & inspiring conversation, talking about everything from soulful entrepreneurship, leaning into trust and knowing how and when to follow your intuition in life & business...all which have helped Ashley run her successful global business whilst travelling the world.
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Ashley is a the CEO of Mala Collective, a TED talks meditation teacher & a Mindfulness Coach. She set up Mala Collective after a serendipitous encounter on a flight from Bali 11 years ago, which sparked the start of something very special. S...
2022-07-2631 min
Stories from the RiverA Conversation with a First-Ballot Hall-of-Famer, Jamar Wray aka JWray300KCharlie welcomes Jamar Wray, a Sales Manager, Sleep and Home Furnishings expert, and a five-time million-dollar Memory Maker. During the conversation, Jamar shares valuable sales strategies, what motivates and inspires him to keep getting better, how to get a mentor, his all-star teammate, and his goal for this year (two million dollars, here he comes!). Jamar started as a CSR with UPS, worked his way up from the bottom, then moved to AcceptanceNOW, and finally over to Ashley with the River. At first, he was nervous about commission sales, but knowing he could never be content being an a...
2022-06-2239 min
The Awesome Human PodcastFinding calm amidst the chaos - with Ashley WrayIf you’re feeling overwhelmed by life, work, and all the things going on in the world, today’s episode is for you!-Nataly is joined by Ashley Wray, CEO of Mala Collective, a meditation and mindfulness teacher, who leads you through a beautiful meditation and relaxation experience — with no prior experience required!-Nataly and Ashley also talk about the practice of meditation and you’ll learn:What meditation is and what it isn’tHow to start a meditation practiceTips to help you find calm and relax even when things are super...
2022-05-0941 min
Coffee with the DocsAshley Wray on the Basics of MeditationWe had the pleasure of interviewing Ashley Wray, founder of Mala Collective for this weeks episode. Ashley has an amazing way of making meditation simple and accessible to all. If you are wondering what the 'buzz' is about meditation and how to get started, this episode is calling!
More about Mala Collective:
Ashley Wray is the founder and CEO of Mala Collective. The company works with artisans in Asia (from Bali to India to Nepal) to create products supporting a mindfulness and meditation practice.
Merging both authentic practices and beautiful pieces, Mala Collective wants to inspire you to live your m...
2022-05-0344 min
Save Her Seat | Females Who Side HustleFinding Meditation, Mindfulness and Entrepreneurship ft. Ashley Wray Founder of Mala Collective PART 2Back for Part 2 with Ashley Wray, Founder of the Mala Collective. Going deep on bringing wellness, mindfulness and meditation into your daily life! Ashley leaves us with the tangible practices on how to get started with meditation, find what works for you and explore your woo woo side. She also gets into detail on the hard times she faced in business and how she overcomes the toughest hurdle — herself. SHOP malacollective.com and use code SAVEHERSEAT20 to save 20% offFOLLOW @malacollective____Episode Par...
2022-04-1449 minSave Her Seat | Females Who Side HustleHow To Be Busy and Still Meditate ft. Ashley Wray Founder of Mala Collective PART 1In this episode we are joined by Ashley Wray, founder of Mala Collective. Her company works with artisans in Asia (from Bali to India to Nepal) to create products supporting a mindfulness and meditation practice. Merging both authentic practices and beautiful pieces, Mala Collective wants to inspire you to live your mindfulness practice at home and throughout the day.In this episode we dive into... — Following signs from the universe — Becoming an accidental entrepreneur— Starting your business and growing with it— Curiosity as an underrated process in business— Not tying your worth to sales
2022-04-071h 08
Meet MediocrityMala beads, breath and meditationMy conversation with Ashley Wray: Ashley is the founder of Mala Collective, a company that supports meditation practices with classes, training and products all designed specifically for meditation. Ashley founded Mala Collective over a decade ago when, on a trip to Bali, fell in love with Mala beads, which help count breaths and keep one's focus during meditation.
Now, Mala Collective creates and sells meditation beads, necklaces, cushions and more - all designed to enhance meditation practices. Her products are deeply rooted in Buddhist and Hindu traditions and are made using all natural materials.
Ashley's own...
2022-03-1842 min
Good Risings43.5. Hash It Out: Takeaways on Meditation with Ashley WrayToday Ashley is sharing takeaways from this week’s episodes of how to implement meditation in your life.
Start with knowing there is not a right or wrong way to meditate.
There is not a time that is better than others. Try and attach your meditation to an item that you already do daily. Attaching your meditation to a habit you already are doing daily can be effective in forming the habit of meditation.
Start small! Start out with a minute, two minutes, or maybe three minutes, but start small. Then you can increase your time as you grow and get m...
2022-03-1809 min
Good Risings43.3. Hash It Out: Framing Meditation with Ashley WrayMeditation practices can be so impactful with how you relate with others and yourself.
Yesterday we discussed our thoughts wandering. The purpose of Meditation is not the idea of not having any thoughts. Your mind will stray, but how you regain your focus on the hub is crucial. Do you come back with love, compassion and understanding or do you come back with judgment?
The framing of meditation is what helps people to meditate. Frame it as taking time for yourself. Don’t feel that your time has to be meditating, but focusing on your thoughts. Think about creating time in...
2022-03-1607 min
Good Risings43.2. Hash It Out: Discussing Meditation with Ashley WrayToday’s question for Ashley: How do you teach Meditation?
When I started my business I knew nothing about meditation. I feel it needs to be approached with the idea that not all meditation is the same. There is not a right or wrong way to meditate.
I like to start out by having someone visualize a bicycle wheel. The hub in the center will be your focal point. This could be your breath, your mantra and especially affirmation based mantras. Stay there for sixty seconds and inevitably your mind starts to wander. This is the area where the spokes are...
2022-03-1508 min
Finding GraceFinding Grace episode 94 with Ashley WrayHello and welcome to finding grace today I’m joined by the lovely Ashley Wray founder and CEO of Mala collective, Little Buddha and a mindfulness coach. Ashley helps people connect to their purpose, potential and highest self. Ashley and I met many years at a yoga exhibition where I bought a mala from her and we stayed connected. In this episode: Ashley shares what finding grace means to her and the journey she’s been on. She shares her story, that led her to what she’s doing today. We discuss finding b...
2022-02-2455 min
The Road to Self LoveBest Self Visualization with Paul FishmanOh hey, Self Lovers! Today's episode features a chat with Mala Collective founder Ashley Wray and a meditation I lead for her community. I hope you'll create the space to listen to this episode and participate in the meditation and journaling prompts. Love you!
2022-02-1553 min
The Rachel Jay PodcastCEO & Founder of Mala Collective, Meditation Teacher Ashley Wray on How to Find Peace, Deal with Negative Thoughts and Create a Successful BusinessI’m thrilled to drop this episode of the pod this week with the lovely Ashley Wray, Founder & CEO of Mala Collective, Meditation Teacher and Coach. Ashley has been featured in publications like Forbes, Goop, Ted Women, the LA Times and so many more.We get stuck into so many juicy topics around starting your own meditation practice, dealing with negative thoughts, cultivating a deep acceptance of who we are and getting out of our own way.Plus, Ashley shares her own journey from a journalist covering murder trials to a successful entrepreneur of a mi...
2022-02-061h 11
The Simplicity SessionsHelping you connect to your purpose, potential & highest self with Ashley WrayToday, I am joined by Ashley Wray, the founder, and CEO of Mala Collective. The company works with artisans in Asia (from Bali to India to Nepal) to create products supporting a mindfulness and meditation practice. Since starting Mala Collective in 2011, Ashley has taught meditation across North America, taken meditation training from LA to NY to India and Bali, and has worked to make meditation and mindfulness more accessible and fun. In this episode, Ashley opens up about her journey to becoming an entrepreneur and her struggles of being her own biggest block. Today I i...
2022-01-1053 min
Elevated WellnessThe Gifts of Mindfulness and Meditation with Ashley WrayAshley Wray’s life completely changed after having one conversation with a stranger on a plane. At the time Ashley had a good job, but not one that completely “fulfilled” her. In this episode, she shares her story on how and why one simple conversation with a stranger, propelled her to take massive action, change her life, leave her job, and build a business and life she loves while connecting people from all over the world. Bio: Ashley Wray is the founder and CEO of Mala Collective. The company works with artisans in Asia (from Bali to Ind...
2021-12-1033 min
Soul Talk PodcastImportance of meditation & creativity with Ashley Wray - Ep. 16Ashley Wray is the founder and CEO of Mala Collective. Since 2011, they've been making products to inspire meditation — such as mala beads, meditation cushions and crystals, working with artisans across Asia. Featured in Forbes, LA Times, GOOP and more, Wray is also a meditation teacher and business coach, helping women start and scale their businesses and step into their purpose.
In this episode we talk mostly about meditation, her work with meditation, it's benefits, why it's important and tapping into your creativity as a spiritual practice!
You can find Ashley on instagram here: @ashley__wray or...
2021-12-061h 20The Road to Self LoveLearning to Trust Yourself with Ashley WrayWant the perfect accounting service for your business? Check out Collective Oh hey, Self Lovers! Today on the road to self love, we talk to the one and only Ashley Wray. She is a mindfulness coach and helps you connect to your purpose, potential, your highest self and she is the founder of the Mala Collective. This episode is all about learning how to trust yourself, to overcome your self doubt and step into your highest self. So, if you are going through a big transition period in your life and are ready...
2021-11-2346 min
The Safe HavenSerendipitous Moments; from Journalism into EntrepreneurshipAshley Wray worked as a journalist and loved it. After closing one particular case, she felt this internal shift and a sense of closure within her to explore something new. Completely unsure of what was coming next, Ashley went on a soul-searching trip. A chance meeting on a plane in Bali changed her life, and was a pivotal moment in her new direction towards becoming a CEO.In the conversation today, Ashley shares her journey from journalism into entrepreneurship, how limiting beliefs have popped up along the way - and still do today! - and h...
2021-11-0829 min
More Confidence with Luna GaiaEpisode #112 with Ashley WrayWelcome to Luna's (proverbial) lounge where I interview phenomenal humans in the confidence, body positivity, self esteem, recovery and all things self love and find out how they got to where they are today in their self love story. Hear from souls from across the globe on how they came (and are still growing) into confidence and self love, and moving away from harmful self talk, behaviour and actions. These humans are powerful, vulnerable, strong and at times hilarious. Let's find out how they came to self love.
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2021-11-051h 10
Friends With FertilityCreating Space for Ourselves with Ashley WrayThis episode we are joined by Ashley Wray, creator of Mala Collective and meditation coach. Meditation isn’t always easy. When Ashley first started meditating she found it difficult and frustrating at times to focus. But now she has grown to not only accept when her thoughts wander, but to enjoy it as it gives her another chance to practice refocusing her mind. Now Ashley is running her own business to help others reconnect with themselves. Through mala beads and meditation coaching, Ashley guides others through their meditation journeys to help them...
2021-10-2228 min
Active Ingredient PodcastMeditation, intuition and uncovering your highest potential with Mala Collective Founder, Ashley WrayThis week's episode is with Ashley Wray who is a the founder and CEO of Mala Collective, a company that works with artisans in Asia to create products supporting a mindfulness and meditation practices like meditation cushions, mala beads and crystal kits and she is also a mindfulness coach that helps her clients connect to their purpose, potential and highest self. On this episode we get into all things meditation, what to expect from meditation, the benefits and her best advice for those looking to start, we get into Ashley's trajectory from being an award-winning journalist covering murder...
2021-10-1255 min
The MiscELENAeous Podcast with Elena DaviesMeditation & Manifest > MurderAshley Wray of Mala Collective is on MiscELENAeous this week to discuss her transition from a Murder Investigative Journalist to sourcing and selling Mala beads. The ladies discuss intuition, setting intentions, trusting yourself, and just “doin’ the thing!!!!". Ashley offered a discount of 20% off Mala Collective products with code “ELENA” and pay attention to their social media so you don’t miss out on a fun giveaway, too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-09-281h 20
The Friday Society26. How to Define Your Purpose with Ashley Wray, CEO of Mala CollectiveFrom the second I sat down with Ashley, we had an immediate connection. We were wearing the same hat, immediately both spilled about how we’re housesitting for friends while going through breakups, and bonded over our current goals. And this was all before we hit record. I LOVED recording with Ashley - hearing about how she built Mala Collective (one of the most successful mediation focused companies of the last decade), her founder story, and the way she ensures she, and her coaching clients, are living within their purpose is something I will take with me always. I...
2021-07-3056 min
CEO School with Suneera Madhani98. Ashley Wray on Finding Peace in Your Own Life Through Meditation, Turning Curiosity into a Business, and Defining What Success Means toIn this episode, you'll hear from Ashley Wray, founder and CEO of Mala Collective, a company that works with artisans in Asia (from Bali to India to Nepal) to create products supporting a mindfulness and meditation practice. Ashley shares her journey from being a journalist covering murder trials to owning a business centered around mindful meditation. You'll hear about the burnout point when Ashley realized she could absolutely no longer be a journalist covering murder trials anymore, and where Ashley’s curiosity about sharing mindful meditation with others began to turn into a successful business venture. Ashley tells how on...
2021-06-2849 min
The After 30 Podcast108. Meditation to Calm the Overwhelm of ChangeDon't get us wrong, the world opening up right now is GREAT. We love it, we are so here for it, we are 2 seconds from hugging every single person walking down the street. BUT we also know that shifting how we've been living for 16+ months can feel overwhelming too, on top of already probably feeling hella burnout. So we’re pulling in Ashley Wray to help us with a very practical and centuries old tool to help us calm our hearts and minds in this time of yet again, change.
Ashley is the founder and CEO of Mal...
2021-06-2530 min
Be You Be LoveA Mom Facing Addiction & Betrayal | Featuring Ashley Jameson | S2 E9In today's episode, we have the pleasure of listening to Ashley Jameson as she shares some of the trauma and betrayal that she has personally endured. Along with how this effects her family and how she now parents her 4 kids.
We hope by listening to today’s BE YOU - BE LOVE podcast episode you leave feeling uplifted and encouraged to conquer your day.
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2021-06-2344 min
I Have To Call My SisterDE-STRESS with Ashley WrayToday we have some things we need to clarify that Stacey is VERY unhappy about. We discuss wether Kayla is a "Karen" or not, and we find out some very trippy things about animals!!! Then we have our wonderful guest Ashley Wray (founder of Mala Collective) who will give us tips on how to CHILL out and meditate. Something we've never tried, and are definitely going to start after this conversation!Find Ashley here on instagram:@ashley__wray@malacollective@little.buddhiWant a...
2021-06-1548 min
Matcha Mondays20 - Meditation Monday!! An Intro to Meditation/Basics feat. Ashley Wray from Mala CollectiveHappy Matcha Monday!! On today's episode, co-hosts Mira & Silver are joined by a special guest, Ashley Wray from Mala Collective! Ashley is a former journalist who now owns a business that is dedicated to teaching others about meditation as well as supplying Mala beads, meditation cushions and more!! She has been featured in Forbes and has traveled all over the world! We are so grateful to have her join us today to talk all about the benefits of meditation, the basics, and where to start! So sit back, relax, grab that matcha and get ready to learn about about this...
2021-05-2437 min
It's time for a podcastThe one about becoming zen queensOn this episode we are so stoked to be chatting with Ashley Wray of Mala Collective. We get all the tea on meditation, calming anxiety, everyday small practices that can help you lead a positive zen life. We also chat about teaching children meditation, calming meltdowns, and more. Listen to the end for a 20% discount for our listeners! https://www.malacollective.com
2021-05-121h 00
The Mindful Psychology Podcast82. Finding Clarity Through Meditation with Ashley WrayToday I am joined by Ashley Wray, founder of Mala Collective. In 2011, Ashley decided to make a big career and life change by quitting her job as a journalist and traveling. After falling in love with mala beads and meditation in Bali, she returned home and started Mala Collective.
Ten years later she's grown Mala Collective to a 7-figure business and helps inspire mediation through different tools and practices (from online courses, to guided meditations, mala beads, and cushions).
Ashley shares her story of transitioning careers and launching a business, how meditation helps us create...
2021-05-0427 min
Kid Carson ShowINTERVIEW: "Ashley Wray"Ashley is the founder of the Mala Collective - a meditation product focused company.
She popped in to announce her new line of children's meditation cushions!
Listen LIVE weekday mornings on Z95.3 fm or stream HERE!
2021-05-0307 min
Healing HormonesMaking Mindfulness Accessible & Joy-Filled with Ashley WrayAshley Wray is the founder and CEO of Mala Collective, a company that works with artisans in Asia — from Bali, to India, to Nepal — creating products supporting mindfulness and meditation practices. After a serendipitous meeting in Bali sparked an obsession with mindfulness, Ashley founded Mala Collective in 2011. She has taken meditation training all over the world and works to make meditation more accessible and fun for everyone. We talk about finding your purpose, how we can make meditation less difficult, and the power that a meditation practice can bring into your life.We Chat About:What led...
2021-05-0349 min
Elisa Unfiltered : Living Life Out LoudMeditation, Mindfullness, Wellness and Embracing Your Wholeness with Ashley WrayToday my guest is Ashley Wray. She is the founder and CEO of Mala Collective which is a company that works with artisans in Asia (from Bali and India to Nepal) who create products that lend support for mindfulness and meditation practice.Since creating Mala Collective in 2011, Ashley has taught mediation across North America. She has received her training from masters in LA, NY, India and Bali and has worked to make mediation and mindfulness more accessible and fun.This episode is all about starting a practice, the power of affirmations, how to be busy a...
2021-04-2859 min
Wellness Junkies (formerly Nirvana Sisters)How to take intimidation out of meditation with CEO & Founder of Mala Collective, Ashley WrayIn this week’s episode Amy and Katie sit down with Founder and CEO of Mala Collective Ashley Wray. The three do a deep dive on meditation and business. Ashley who creates objects that inspire and assist with mindfulness and meditation takes the intimidation out of meditation and gives tips to start a practice with ease. As a fierce businesswoman and entrepreneur listen for her morning routine that she accredits to much of her success as well as her surprising story that led her to achieving her many passions. A meditation teacher and business coach as well, this powerful wo...
2021-03-1846 min
The Beautiful GritEp 63: Switching Careers and Building a Successful Business from the Feminine with Ashley WrayIn this week's episode Gwen and Ashley Wray of Mala Collective discuss how to build a thriving business. Ashley shares about her journey from journalism, to having a spiritual experience in Bali, to how she built Mala Collective on the side before fully taking the leap. With transparency, honesty, and vulnerability, Ashley lets us know how we can build a successful business but still have doubts, limiting beliefs, and give away our power.
Ashley inspires as she tells about her mistakes, learnings, strengths and weaknesses of being an entrepreneur so know you are not alone in the beautiful grit of...
2021-03-1744 min
The Freq ShowFounder of the Mala Collective, Ashley Wray, on mindfulness, meditation, & self worthWorld traveler, successful CEO, and mindfulness practitioner, Ashley Wray, joins us in today's episode. Ashley is the founder of the Mala Collective - a meditation product focused company featured in Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop, GQ, Free People, Anthropologie, and more.My conversation Ashley showed just how extraordinary this human being is. She is truly a luminary that uses her extensive travels, vision for a more conscious future, and business savvy to create products and experiences that are thoughtful opportunities for deeper enlightenment.In this episode, you can expect to fall in love with Ashley and her...
2021-03-171h 00The Freq ShowFounder of the Mala Collective, Ashley Wray, on mindfulness, meditation, & self worthWorld traveler, successful CEO, and mindfulness practitioner, Ashley Wray, joins us in today's episode. Ashley is the founder of the Mala Collective - a meditation product focused company featured in Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop, GQ, Free People, Anthropologie, and more.My conversation Ashley showed just how extraordinary this human being is. She is truly a luminary that uses her extensive travels, vision for a more conscious future, and business savvy to create products and experiences that are thoughtful opportunities for deeper enlightenment.In this episode, you can expect to fall in love with Ashley and her...
2021-03-171h 00
EVERYTHING with ALI LEVINE"I AM ENOUGH" - AFFIRMATIONS, MINDFULNESS w/ MALA COLLECTIVE : MEET FOUNDER, CEO, ENTREPRENEUR & BUSINESS COACH: ASHLEY WRAYHappy Wednesday loves!! Happy Hump Day!! This episode is Pure GOLD!!Starting our bonus with, " I AM ENOUGH " !!! YOU ARE!!Today we introduce you to Ashley of the Mala Collective and you are in for a treat!Ashley shares her entrepreneurial journey of how Mala collective was born and her own vulnerable journey.Ashley Wray began her career in journalism and changed the trajectory of her life's work on a trip where she was introduced to the art of malas, which are beads used in meditation. That gave birth to her company Mala Collective which now partners with the likes...
2021-03-1045 min
Mindset Reset Radio38. Ashley and I chat about overcoming self-doubt with meditation & mindfulnessTune in for:
Ashley’s story of success and her underlying self-doubt
How trust is a key piece for overcoming self-doubt
Why fear robs you of your power
Which crystals can help clear self-doubt
How gratitude can lead to insights about fear and doubt
Connect with Guest:
https://www.instagram.com/malacollective/ (https://www.instagram.com/malacollective/)
https://www.instagram.com/ashley__wray/ (https://www.instagram.com/ashley__wray/)
https://www.malacollective.com/ (https://www.malacollective.com/)
Become an Intention-Getter:
Buy the book https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088QS37GM (10 Questions That Answer Life’s Biggest Questions)
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2021-01-2032 min
How did you learn to do that? by Angeza MohammedMala Collective - A Serendipitous journey for Founder, Ashley WrayMALA COLLECTIVE - A SERENDIPITOUS JOURNEY FOR FOUNDER, ASHLEY WRAYGet started by signing up for the MORNING RITUAL MASTERY, which will help you learn how to create a morning routine to connect deeper with yourself. MORNING RITUAL MASTER AFFILIATE LINK: https://howdidyoulearntodothat.com/mo...SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER AT WWW.HOWDIDYOULEARNTODOTHAT.COMHave you ever had a serendipitous moment? Are you connected with yourself and aware to find these moments in your daily life? In this special episode, Angeza is joined by Ashley Wray, Founder of Mala Co...
2021-01-181h 02
The Ageless and Awesome PodcastSpecial Guest Ashley Wray - Mindfulness and IntentionAshley Wray is the founder and CEO of Mala Collective. The company works with artisans in Asia (from Bali to India to Nepal) to create products supporting a mindfulness and meditation practice.Merging both authentic practices and beautiful pieces, Mala Collective wants to inspire you to live your mindfulness practice at home and throughout the day. Ashley designs the pieces, such as mala beads, crystal kits, and meditation cushions, by merging tradition and modern-day aesthetic.Since starting Mala Collective in 2011, Ashley has taught meditation across North America, taken meditation trainings from LA to NY to I...
2020-12-1632 min
Think Yourself Healthy51. How To Start A Meditation Practice With Mala Beads - with Ashley WrayAshley Wray is the founder and CEO of Mala Collective. The company works with artisans in Asia (from Bali to India to Nepal) to create products supporting a mindfulness and meditation practice.
Merging both authentic practices and beautiful pieces, Mala Collective wants to inspire you to live your mindfulness practice at home and throughout the day. Ashley designs the pieces, such as mala beads, crystal kits, and meditation cushions, by merging tradition and modern-day aesthetic. Since starting Mala Collective in 2011, Ashley has taught meditation across North America, taken meditation trainings from LA to NY to India and...
2020-12-1449 min
Activate Your Intuition a podcast for Starseeds, Mystic, Psychics & Lightworkers35. Mala, Meditation, Intuition with Ashley WrayGabrielle Chats to Ashley Wray who is the founder and CEO of Mala Collective. The company works with artisans in Asia (from Bali to India to Nepal) to create products supporting amindfulness and meditation practice.Merging both authentic practices and...
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2020-12-0340 min
Unfiltered w/ Ally Pintucci9. Mindfulness + Imposter Syndrome + Spiritual Gaslighting w/ Ashley WrayWe're really diving into it this week with Mala Collective Founder + CEO, Ashley Wray. During this episode we cover:
- Easy ways you can incorporate more mindfulness into your days
- Complacency
- Imposter syndrome
- Getting ok with failing
- The importance of micro-steps
- Spiritual bypassing + why people need to stop saying they've done “the work”
- Why silent expectations are relationship killers
...and so much fricken more juicy goodness.
Connect With Us:
@AllyPintucci, @UnfilteredWithAlly + @Ashley__Wray, @MalaCollective
2020-11-271h 05
Old Soul ArchaeologyOld Soul Sojourn with Ashley Sun WrayI found Ashley Sun Wray through a google search. According to her, she found me on an Ayahuasca journey. It sounds like some amazing forces were at work to connect the two of us. Listen to this episode for more on this story and our conversation about the power of names, and alternative medicine.
Find more of Sun at www.warmsungoldensun.com
Instagram @warmsungoldensun
2020-11-2500 min
Let's Put the RAD in RadicalBecome Your Own Back-up Plan w/ Ashley WrayIn this episode of Let's Put the RAD in Radical, special guest Ashley Wray, founder and CEO of Mala Collective, comes on to talk about becoming your own back-up plan.
2020-11-0950 min
One Thought Away with Michelle PoundAshley Wray on Trusting Your Calling And Building a Heart Centred BusinessWELCOME BACK TO THE PODCAST✨! BROUGHT TO YOU BY MAGNETIC MEMBERSHIP 💖. THIS WEEK: trusting your calling and building your dream business with Mala Collective CEO and founder Ashley Wray. Ashley was working as a successful journalist when a trip to Bali and a chance meeting changed her life. The universe is always sending us signs to lead us to our heart's desires but it takes courage to take action. Ashley shares powerful lessons from her journey as well as powerful tools to help support you in finding success.
Connect with me 💖
www.michellepound.com
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2020-11-0444 min
SGP RadioSpilling the Tea on Ashley Wray & The Mala CollectiveThis week were spilling the tea on Ashley Wray, the founder and CEO of Mala Collective -- a company that works with artisans in Asia to create products supporting mindfulness and meditation practice. The Mala Collective has worked with brands such as Lululemon and featured in British Vogue, Goop and Poosh. This Weeks "Tea of the week" : Story 1 - Lana Kent & Scheana Shay butt heads over miscarriage support for Scheana // Story 2: Tyler Cameron & Hannah B were spotted together AGAIN // Story 3:Khloe Kardashian gets slammed for changing her look and claiming to want to look like Beyonce // Story 4: Crissy T...
2020-10-0638 min
SGP Radio HerSpilling the Tea on Ashley Wray & The Mala CollectiveThis week were spilling the tea on Ashley Wray, the founder and CEO of Mala Collective -- a company that works with artisans in Asia to create products supporting mindfulness and meditation practice. The Mala Collective has worked with brands such as Lululemon and featured in British Vogue, Goop and Poosh. This Weeks "Tea of the week" : Story 1 - Lana Kent & Scheana Shay butt heads over miscarriage support for Scheana // Story 2: Tyler Cameron & Hannah B were spotted together AGAIN // Story 3:Khloe Kardashian gets slammed for changing her look and claiming to want to look like Beyonce // Story 4: Crissy T...
2020-10-0636 min
MUVE Forward152: Moving Through Your Self - Limiting Beliefs And Entrepreneurship With Ashley WrayOn today’s episode, I’m chatting with Ashley Wray, creator of The Mala Collective. They create a variety of different products to support mindfulness and meditation practices. What’s interesting about Ashley’s entrepreneurship journey, was that she really never intended on starting this business - but as life should have it, nine years ago this is where her path took her and she's so grateful that it did! She now can’t imagine her life without this business, and today’s episode takes us through her journey of connecting with herself and a higher power, as well as leaps of fai...
2020-08-0353 min
The Chronicles of NowJohn Wray: Status ReportIn late June, President Trump visited Yuma, Arizona to celebrate 200 new miles of border wall declaring, “It stopped COVID, it stopped everything.” John Wray, the acclaimed author of five novels, including most recently Godsend, imagines what the border barrier will look like long after Trump, in say, 2056—what will be standing, whom it will protect, how much it will matter. Hint: Tread carefully.Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini. Hosted by Ashley C. Ford. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-07-2912 min