Ep 3 Ashley Colet on Building Ash Luxe Nails and Thriving as a Young Breadwinner

In this episode of Para-Paraan with Salmon, actress, digital creator, and entrepreneur Ashley Colet joins us to share her inspiring journey from starting work at 14 to becoming the founder of Ash Luxe Nails, one of the few luxury Russian manicure studios in the Philippines. Ashley opens up about balancing breadwinner responsibilities, turning passion into a business, and the lessons she’s learned about money, people management, and growth.

We cover her transition from showbiz to business, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and practical tips for breadwinners who want to invest in their dreams while still providing for their families.

Topics Covered:

00:02:10 Guest intro – Ashley’s early start as a breadwinner

00:07:38 Passion vs. practicality – from acting to entrepreneurship

00:14:38 Building Ash Luxe Nails – from Angkas commutes to a full studio

00:30:35 Business struggles – people management and setting boundaries

00:44:52 Financing growth – why Ashley chose bootstrapping over loans

00:55:07 Top 3 tips for breadwinners chasing their passion projects

Resources & Links:

👉 Follow Ashley: Instagram & TikTok @itsashleycolet_ | Book nails at www.ashluxenails.com

👉 Socials: https://linktr.ee/ParaParaanwithSalmon

👉 Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/AOW4fHWAIvI

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