Connected Leaders Academy

On the outside, she’s the one everyone relies on capable, dependable, and always showing up. But beneath the surface, there’s a quiet cost to being the strong one.

In this powerful talk, Ashly Balza unpacks what it’s really costing high-functioning women to hold everything together the pressure to perform, the loss of identity, and the silent burnout that often goes unseen. Drawing from her own journey through burnout and rediscovering her identity in Christ, she challenges the belief that strength means self-sacrifice.

This message invites women to pause, reflect, and recognize the patterns keeping them stuck in survival mode. More importantly, it offers a path forward one rooted in truth, alignment, and renewed identity.

Because holding it all together was never meant to cost you yourself.

Ashly Balza is a speaker, Self Renewal Coach, and founder of the Arise & Ascend Experience. As a wife, mother of seven, and business owner, she understands the weight of holding everything together while quietly losing yourself in the process. After walking through burnout and a life-threatening illness, Ashly began a journey of rediscovering her identity in Christ one that transformed not just her life, but the lives of the women she now leads.

Through her coaching, workshops, and speaking, Ashly helps high-functioning women break free from overwhelm, release the pressure to perform, and return to who God created them to be. Her message is rooted in faith, truth, and real-life experience, offering both practical tools and deep restoration.

Ashly’s mission is to guide women back home to themselves whole, aligned, and fully alive.

Ashly@ariseandascendcoaching.com

https://ariseandascendcoaching.com/mentorship

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashly-balza-143280241/

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Connected Leaders Academy is Elevating Entrepreneurs for Success

• Learn from Global Experts: The world of entrepreneurship is vast, but we bring you closer to the wisdom of global experts. From diverse fields and industries, these thought leaders provide valuable insights to drive your growth.
• Growing Archive of Video Content: Unlock a treasure trove of videos designed to guide you through the challenges of scaling your business. With new content added regularly, you’re always one step ahead.
• One-on-One Coaching with Jose Escobar: Connect with Connected Leaders Academy’s founder, Jose Escobar, for tailor-made strategies and solutions to your entrepreneurial challenges.

jose@connectedleadersacademy.com

https://www.connectedleadersacademy.com/

Sponsors

 Brim and Brand https://brimxbrand.com/

 Leap To Your Success https://jaclynstrominger.com/

 To get more of Connected Leaders Academy, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/connected-leaders-academy/