Ashley Thompson is the co-founder and CEO of Mush, the ready-to-eat overnight oats brand redefining breakfast. After earning a degree in math and economics from Columbia, Ashley began her career as a trader at Goldman Sachs. But after three years on Wall Street, she left finance behind to chase a bigger mission: building Mush. Since then, she’s grown Mush into a multimillion-dollar brand with nationwide distribution. Along the way, she pitched Mush on Shark Tank and landed a deal with Mark Cuban. Through relentless focus, getting early consumer feedback, and her personal connection to wellbeing, Ashely has built a category-defining brand.Where to find She Leads:Apple PodcastsWebsiteSpotifyYouTubeInstagramX (Twitter)Where to find Carly:LinkedInX (Twitter)Where to find Ashley:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-thompson-50888626/Referenced:Columbia University: https://www.columbia.eduGoldman Sachs: https://www.goldmansachs.comMark Cuban: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-cuban-06a0751bMonikaca Coyle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monikacoyle/https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-coyle-79b59520Mush: https://www.eatmush.comPublix: https://www.publix.comTimestamps:(2:57) Ashley’s childhood(6:54) The surprising childhood creations(9:54) How mental health influenced the journey(17:16) The early years at Goldman Sachs(25:41) Why overnight oats?(29:39) It’s important to quit(34:35) What drew Ashley to San Diego(36:59) Getting early consumer feedback(39:05) Adapting to entrepreneurship(43:37) Winning Whole Foods(48:15) The story of Shark Tank(52:01) Insights into the CPG industry