Umphreak Parents Podcast

This week on the show, host Sara J is joined by Canadian woodworker and artist Ashley Dawes, the creative force behind Willow & Ash Designs.Ashley shares how she unexpectedly found her way into woodworking, how life as part of a military family shaped her journey, and what draws her to a craft that demands such precision and patience. She also opens up about the therapeutic power of woodworking and how it has become more than just a creative outlet.In this inspiring conversation, Ashley discusses:The origin story behind Willow & Ash Designs — including what inspired the nameHow her business has evolved alongside her life, especially while navigating motherhood and entrepreneurshipThe deep connection she has with her work, how her children inspire her, and what it means to have a relationship with your businessThe joys and challenges of small business ownership: setting boundaries, pricing your work with confidence, and the critical role time management plays in successAshley also gives us a behind-the