When I was fifteen, I learned not to put Ben Gay on a penis. I know, there are so many words that don’t belong together in that sentence: fifteen and penis, for one, and then of course, penis and any substance designed to ice down your privates before lighting them promptly on fire. But I […]
Omg, do you guys love how I just totally pretended I was a book critic and made it seem like I review one book a week? Who needs The New York Times when you’ve got The Middle Finger Project? Neck to neck, y’all. Neck to NECK. Here’s why I’m two-stepping into your inbox on this […]
I hate rules. No swimming after eating. Let him call you. Sorry, our video library can only be watched from within The United States. (Stab. Stab. Stab.) But there is one rule, however, that I think is pretty nifty. It’s called, “The 100 Rule.” And if you’re running a business and intend on running a […]
Last week I almost made a very big mistake. You see, I had THIS GRAND IDEA that led me to performing the following slightly delirious activities: Scouting jungle wallpaper for my dressing room; Buying a T-Rex head to hang on the wall of said dressing room; and Calling a notoriously well-known closet design company to […]
Isn’t pricing a GROAN? Like, you physically groan when it’s time to “figure out your pricing,” because WHY DOES IT SEEM LIKE THE MOST ARBITRARY THING ON EARTH? How do I know if it’s right? Is it too high? Too low? Will anyone buy it? Am I selling myself short? Does the price match the […]
Because let's face it: asking for money is hard. And running your own business takes thick skin and all new kinds of smarts. Good thing there's a playlist for that.
Starving artist who? The Internet has changed the game forever. Now you can create your own chances—and make more money than ever with your art—starting now.
Go, go, go. If not you, who? The world is relying on you to stand up and create the thing that only you can. Your story, your way, your perspective is unique, and we need you to show up, right now.
There are going to be days when you'll want to give up. There will be days when you'll start to doubt EVERYTHING—including, most notably, yourself. I got you, babe. I GOT YOU.
Circumstances are not life sentences. It's about learning how to become self-made—and never depend on anyone else again.
What you SAY is always more important than what you SELL. You can have the best idea in the world, but if we can't package & pitch in a way that turns heads? It falls on deaf ears. And there is no greater tragedy.
I'm a SUCKER for your classes!!! Every one delivers more value than the last. I've been writing since before I could scribble, and being paid for it by happy campers… and STILL whenever I invest in your classes I walk away with hope and it always results in me leveling up skills & $$.
This is a tiny little love letter to say (what else?) I F*CKING LOVE YOU. I love the way you think. I love the way you write. I love your wit. I love your brains. I love your humor. And I love the impact you're making on the world. More please, more!
I promise you I'm not a stalker! But in terms of communications, writing and promotion—you are my bible, my inspiration and my reminder to show up as colourfully in writing as I do in my life. I haven't read anyone else who I resonate with as much and whose words incite me to rise and be unflinchingly REAL. All the other writing ‘advice' I see reads like I imagine cardboard would taste. Ash is the ‘Pink' of communication. Clear, real, gutsy and ‘unfuckwithable.' Just what I coach my clients in. She gets my ‘power cells' buzzing. Thanks for every single word she writes. It's an important reminder to communicate ‘me' in all my humanity, rather than dilute myself to make myself ‘acceptable,' lest I forget.
Lately, yours are the ONLY emails I've been reading. The rest have hit the ol' trash can, but not before I unsubscribe. I don't think I'll ever unsubscribe from you. Your emails offer more value than some of your competitors' paid courses. Seriously!!
There are many consultants out there, in the internets, but I like that you have your own style. Your writing and general design feels very good, and what's most important—you get to the point with every email. Bravo for creating a unique brand.
You have given me the strength to really push myself and get my company in “actual motion”. You really are making a difference and I applaud you for helping us newbies find the light. Thank you for being you and not apologizing for it. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Just, THANK YOU.
I love your e-blasts; it's pretty much the only email I open right away. Thanks for being a bad ass and sending out good stuff.
Your daily blogs are incredible, Ash. Keep going.
Wanted to let you know how much your emails help me—it's like a daily sesh with a life coach. You make me think.
When I first started following you, I was a stodgy and stiff wannabe entrepreneur, trying to be “all professional.” But while working through your material, I found my voice, my humor, and my willingness to show the f*ck up and just be me. So, thank you for that. Keep serving up the perspective brilliance and the sass that the world needs.
Hey, I’m Ash! Twenty years ago I was a small town girl growing up in a trailer park in rural Pennsylvania. Fifteen years ago, I lost my family and everything I knew right as I became the first to graduate college. Fourteen years ago, I found myself leaving everything behind for a new life in the city where I could be “normal.” Ten years ago I realized normal was the most disappointing thing that ever happened to me. Nine years ago I quit my job in advertising and pursued my dreams as a creative writer. Eight years ago, I built a 6-figure business doing what I love using nothing more than the Internet and my voice. And now, today, I’m the founder of The Middle Finger Project, an irreverent media co. that helps other women find their voice and teaches them to use it to build whatever the f*ck they want to. With a book coming out with Penguin Random House in February 2020 (YASSS, WE’RE A PRODUCT IN TARGET!) I’m proud to be a bad influence on women and guide them into doing something disobediently brave with their life and their career.
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