Ashley Goldsborough is a very determined woman with the drive and motivation to get things done. With all of the feelings that came along with the covid pandemic, she was able to see more clearly what was most important in her life. Realizing that she had outgrown her long-term role in banking, she landed a new role with The Family Heritage Trust Company that fit her much better, yet also came with more management and leadership responsibilities. 

Ashley has a huge heart and a gift for giving back to her community. Growing up, she watched both of her parents be continuously involved in their community. Ashley hopes to instill those same values into her young daughter. She starts each day with positivity and a smile. She truly embraces her calling and strives to help make a difference in Frederick County.

About Ashley Goldsborough:

Ashley grew up in Frederick County and stuck close to the area during college, starting out at Mount St. Mary’s and completing her degree in Business Administration from McDaniel College. She started working in banking in 2006 and entered the world of Trust administration in 2009. Ashley holds her CTFA designation that she attained following the successful completion of the 3-year Cannon Trust School program. She is very involved in the Frederick community in a variety of organizations including Estate Planning Council of Frederick County as the immediate past president, The Community Foundation’s Professional Advisors Council as well as serving on their Donor Development Committee. She is currently serving as the Secretary of the newly chartered Key City Rotary Club.  Outside of work Ashley enjoys spending time with her husband Jason, young daughter Jane and their furbaby Harley.

Episode Timestamps:

• Ashley’s journey to a leadership role {1:22}
• How work looked for Ashley during the pandemic {6:59}
• Trust Administration {8:54}
• What inspires Ashley about her work {10:53}
• Ashley’s community involvement {13:42}
• Leadership lessons Ashley has learned along the way {18:28}
• Why and how Ashley stays so positive {21:38}

“Once I made the decision that I was going to make a change, I immediately started sleeping better. And then was like, huh…all of these things I was stressing about and holding in, I didn't realize were having quite the effect. I was assuming it was other things, and my body was like, no, you're good. Like, you've made the right decision and now it's almost like you're at peace with it. So just listening to your gut and knowing what it is that makes you happy and being passionate about it. It's uncomfortable at times and you're going to make other people uncomfortable with it. But knowing what the end goal is, is really the key for me.”

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