A Day In Her Life
Are you interested in how other women get it all done? Do you like a "What's in her bag?" or a "What's on her nightstand?" Are you overwhelmed by seeing highlight reels on Instagram and want to finally hear some authentic, real women talking about their real life?
Same.
Join Ellie as she sits down each week with women to discuss their daily lives - the struggles, the wins, their favorite parts. Let's normalize what our every day lives look like, and learn from each other's shared experience.
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A Day In Her Life
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 and content creator 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.
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.
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!
Follow Ashlee
Here For This - Ashlee’s Substack
References
- The Morning Brew
- Axios New Orleans
- Grace Atwood
- Emily In Your Phone
- Jessica An Indigo Day
- Erin Condren Life Planner
- The Summer Pact
- Herbivore Vitamin C
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