In this episode, Brooke Thomas sits down with powerhouse philanthropist and founder Ashley Brown for an inspiring conversation about living out your God-given calling through purpose-driven action. Ashley shares her deeply personal journey as an adoptee and the origin story behind the Selfless Love Foundation, revealing how obstacles from her past became stepping stones to lasting impact. Together, Brooke and Ashley discuss the challenges and rewards of leading a multimillion-dollar nonprofit, the significance of faith in navigating difficult seasons, and the importance of cultivating authentic, purpose-filled relationships. With practical advice for women wanting to make a difference—whether through starting an organization or supporting a cause—this episode is packed with heartfelt stories, encouragement, and clear steps for living boldly and activating your impact.
💕 01:11 – Ashley’s Calling: Ashley shares how her adoption experience inspired her mission to help children in foster care.
💕 03:54 – The Birth of Selfless Love: Ashley tells the story of founding the Selfless Love Foundation with her husband, starting with a bold act in a grocery store.
💕 08:27 – Building Resilience: Ashley discusses lessons from her childhood, including how her experiences with rodeo and public speaking failure helped shape her leadership and drive.
💕 15:01 – Empowering Foster Youth: Ashley describes the Dream Tank program, designed to teach public speaking and life skills to youth aging out of foster care.
💕 16:25 – Generational Impact: Ashley highlights the lasting legacy of helping kids in foster care find families and the ripple effects for future generations.
💕 26:46 – Policy Breakthroughs & Community Action: Ashley outlines the importance of policy change in child welfare and shares ways the Live Out Loud community can join the mission.
Instagram: @ashleyvickbrown
Selfless Love Foundation: selflesslovefoundation.org
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