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Flipping the Barrel Podcast: Featuring Ashleigh Williams

Marketing : Nov 4, 2025 10:37:15 AM

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Flipping the Barrel Podcast: Featuring Ashleigh Williams

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Ashleigh Williams, the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at United Vision Logistics (UVL), shares her journey into the oil and gas industry. Despite facing initial challenges and doubts about hiring women, Ashleigh's determination, grit, and strong work ethic led her to become a top salesperson in the company. She discusses the importance of building a strong team, overcoming obstacles, and balancing her career with motherhood. Ashleigh's story highlights the changing perceptions of women in the industry and the value of perseverance and honesty in sales.

Highlights

🏆 Ashleigh's parents instilled a strong work ethic and family values in her, which shaped her approach to her career.
💪 Ashleigh initially wanted to pursue nursing but pivoted to sales, where she found her passion and excelled, despite facing doubts about hiring women.
🏆 Ashleigh's competitive spirit, grit, and determination helped her overcome obstacles and become a top salesperson in the company.
🤝 Ashleigh believes in building a strong, dedicated team and empowering her colleagues to succeed.
💼 Ashleigh navigated the challenges of mergers and acquisitions in the industry, maintaining a positive attitude and focusing on her best efforts.
👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Ashleigh shares her experiences of balancing her career and motherhood, overcoming the guilt and perceptions associated with women in the workplace.

💬 Ashleigh's advice to the next generation emphasizes perseverance, coachability, and building positive relationships in the industry.

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