Meet Ashlee Pitts | Podcaster

We had the good fortune of connecting with Ashlee Pitts and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Ashlee, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
Oh wow…I have never been asked a question like this, but I will say the thought of me starting my own business was not a far fetched idea. Like a lot of people who have started out in corporate America, I knew somewhere down the road that a regular 9-5 would someday no longer work for me. I knew I wanted to have a job (career) that I would enjoy doing, a job where i can push the limits without the fear of losing my job. I wanted to be able to express my ideas without someone saying that my ideas didn’t fit with their vision of the company. I wanted to have more free time to spend with my children. I had the dreams of building a dream house for my mother. I knew I wanted to have free rein to work when I wanted you and not have to punch a clock, but I also knew that 9-5 would help to fund that dream that would allow me to become my own BOSS!!!

So on to the journey of creating Black Girl Interrupted Podcast!!!

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I have been in the customer service profession for over 20+ years, and I have enjoyed the countless interactions with all the different personalities throughout my career. I am currently employed as a medical insurance claims representative, and I am loving it. My passion for customer service is reputable, and being able to assist people is one of the greatest gifts that God has given to me. I have always searched for my purpose in this crazy world, but I have come to the realization that I was put on this Earth to help others, and I can honestly say I enjoy it and wouldn’t change anything about what I do. A few of the things I can honestly say I am most proud of is regardless of whatever obstacles life has thrown my way, I was always determined to make it over the hump. Yes, it may have knocked me down, but I have and am still learning not to let that stop me from making it to the finish line and realizing the light at the end of the tunnel is closer than you think. I am also most proud of how strong and victorious I have come to be, regardless of the storms that I have encountered, and that God continues to remind me that I can do whatever I put my mind to, and he will not put more on me than I can bear.

What set me apart from others??? God created me imperfectly perfect in that way he envisioned me to be. I have never tried to be like anyone else but ME. I am the friend that you can call on when you are dealing with life’s issues, but I have also learned to set those boundaries and not allow my cup to run dry. I am also that friend that will not allow you to wallow in your situation, yes, we can discuss it, but just the know the next conversation with be about solutions to your problem.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
There are so many people that have mentored and inspired me along the way, and continue to do so, especially my children. Not being the mother that I wanted to be to my children and allowing them the space to express their feelings, has really helped me to grow into the woman, mother and business owner I am today. I know my kids deserve the best, so taking the inspiration and love that they consistently pour into me is all the motivation I need on the days I am ready to give up.

I am also blessed to have a great friend circle of like-minded, driven, successful men and women that motivate me to keep growing and pushing me to my fullest potential.

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