This episode is one of those conversations that just hits different. I’m joined by the incredible Ashley Strong Smith—host of Living an Intentional Life, former award-winning photographer, mama, fire wife, and a woman who has completely redefined what it means to live fully and intentionally.
Ashley shares how a single question—”Are you just existing or are you fully living?”—changed the entire trajectory of her life. And friend, if you’ve ever looked around and thought, “My life looks great… but why does it still feel off?”—this episode is for you.
Let’s talk about the quiet dissatisfaction that ambitious women often feel:
✅ You’ve built the career you dreamed of
✅ You’ve got the beautiful family
✅ You’ve checked all the boxes…
…but something’s still missing.
In this episode, Ashley and I talk about what it really means to live with intention, how to get honest about what you really want (even if it’s different from what you wanted five years ago), and how to start making small changes today that lead to a life you’re in love with—not just surviving through.
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Show Notes:
Hey, hey friend! Welcome to Episode #243 of The Secrets of Supermom Show!
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- The wake-up call that changed Ashley’s life forever
- How to identify when your “dream life” no longer fits
- Why your outside life can look perfect—but still feel empty
- Ashley’s Heart-Centered Foundation (and how to build your own)
- The power of micro adjustments in your daily routine
- One surprising physical practice to reconnect with yourself
- Why courage doesn’t always look big—it looks daily
“Your life is not a to-do list. It’s an experiment.” – Ashley Strong Smith
One of my favorite things Ashley says? That your life is an experiment—and that means you can’t fail. If something doesn’t work, you tweak it. If a change doesn’t stick, you learn and try again. Whether it’s reclaiming 10 minutes for quiet coffee or making room for an after-dinner art table, small shifts lead to massive impact.
So if you’ve ever felt like:
👉 You’re living the life you thought you wanted… but it doesn’t feel aligned anymore
👉 You’re constantly chasing the next thing on your to-do list
👉 You’ve lost connection to what you want and who you are…
This conversation will help you pause, reassess, and get clear on what matters most.
Ashley’s Heart-Centered Foundation
Ashley walks us through the process of creating what she calls a Heart-Centered Foundation—a tangible, soul-driven roadmap that includes:
- Your core values
- What truly lights you up
- What you’re curious about
- What success means to you right now (not 5 years ago!)
- The tiny practices that support your big dreams
✨ BONUS: Ashley shared a beautiful, free printable to help you walk through this process. Grab it in the show notes below.
One Small Step You Can Take Today:
Place your hand on your heart—yes, literally—and reconnect with the rhythm of your life. You are here. You are alive. You matter.
Start there.
Links & Resources:
- 🎧 Ashley’s Podcast: Living an Intentional Life
- 💛 Follow Ashley on Instagram
- 🖊️ Download the Heart-Centered Foundation Freebie
- 🌐 Ashley’s Website
When Does Ashley Feel Most Like a Supermom?
Let’s just say… it involves a mountain bike, a 5-year-old crash, and carrying a tiny bike while riding her own. (You have to hear the story—classic Supermom innovation at its finest.)
Final Thoughts
You don’t need to burn everything down to build a life you love. You don’t have to “go big or go home.” Start small. Start curious. Start honest.
And start today.
We’re so grateful to Ashley for her wisdom, humor, and big-hearted truth. You’re going to love this one, friend.
From Our Guest: Ashley Strong Smith
Hello, I’m Ashley!
I’ve spent the past nearly 15 years living in expansive inquisitiveness. Eagerly asking myself lives deepest questions, intentionally creating the space to live the very honest, vulnerable, raw, life-enhancing answers. Ultimately bringing me to a deep place of passion and purpose, intentionality and authenticity, vulnerability and courage. Finding my place in this world, where I finally feel I truly belong.
I am a multi-passionate woman – An entrepreneur holding space as an Intentional Living Coach, Author, Photographer + Host of Living an Intentional Life Podcast, a fire-wife to a South African immigrant who I met in Tanzania, a mom to a five year-old radiant soul + 2 big puppies + 2 cats, a mountain-dweller in Lake Arrowhead, California, an adventure seeker, a connector, traveler of this world, a pursuer of dreams and mostly, an insanely curious soul letting the parameters of this very curiosity, know no limits.
After all, WE ARE LIMITLESS!
I support career driven women who are at crossroads and in transitions devise tangible value-based and heart-centered roadmaps giving themselves permission to create a life that is in alignment with who they want to become by taking daily intentional action with clarity, confidence and courage so they can live a life of deep truth and purpose!
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About the Host: Lori Oberbroeckling
Lori Whitney Oberbroeckling is a mom of four, corporate leader, podcaster, productivity expert, and author of the book Secrets of Supermom: How Extraordinary Moms Succeed at Work and Home & How You Can Too!
She is passionate about helping parents who want fulfilling careers–or side hustles or passion projects–while also wanting to feel present and connected to their families.
