By: Lamourie Media

Mastering the art of multitasking, scaling businesses, writing bestsellers, and breathing life into social projects may all seem like independent skills. Yet, Ash “Kash” Straughn has proved otherwise, captivating many with her seamless amalgamation of these demanding roles. With resolute tenacity and unmatched leadership, she has not just shattered glass ceilings but has also paved new avenues of success. 

Straughn’s robust career compass, leading business and logistic operations for multimillion-dollar conglomerates like Postmates and JPMorgan Chase, is a testament to her diligence and prowess. Across the last decade, while her ground-breaking strategies enhanced the revenue of various businesses, her global presence as a business consultant provided the necessary fuel to her own entrepreneurial journey. With a penchant for nurturing budding businesses, she ascended to the position of a revered Chief Operating Officer, bridging the gap between dreams and reality for many startups.

An author of two best-selling books, Straughn’s literary prowess shines through “From Business Idea to Business Sales in 15 Days,” and “Social Media Algorithms: The Secrets They Won’t Tell You,” co-written with television star Roshawn Franklin. Both books encapsulate her in-depth knowledge, wide experience, and unending zest to share profound wisdom with the world.

Yet, what sets Straughn apart is her indomitable passion. This passion drove her to establish The Kash Code, Inc., an entrepreneur coaching organization. Through mastermind programs and one-on-one “Impact Sessions”, Straughn shares the keys to brand growth using social media, under the franchise of The Kash Code. She also mentors on startup career building, pushing boundaries to make dreams a reality. Her dedicated efforts propelled her into emerging as a sought-after content creator on Instagram and YouTube, further amplifying her influence. 

Straughn’s passion for uplifting communities lead her to create Travel Fund Kids (TFK). As an inventive fundraising platform, TFK empowers schools, small businesses, and community organizations worldwide by facilitating continuous funding. A certain percentage of the funds also aids in building schools in regions ravaged by disaster and poverty, therefore, uplifting underprivileged communities, a testament to Straughn’s inherent zeal for service.

Being a first-generation American hailing from a humble background in Brooklyn, New York, Straughn acknowledges the untiring encouragement from her parents as the springboard for her inspiring journey. A firm believer in shaping one’s world through perseverance and vision, she emphasizes learning from failures, iterating, and refining, thereby enhancing products or services to achieve success. 

Straughn’s journey, marked by failures and successes, instills a profound sense of understanding, empathy, and determination in her coaching. She advises small entrepreneurs and potential entrepreneurs to astutely research ideas and utilize calculated strategies to navigate the entrepreneurial terrain. She encourages mastering the process, starting with ensuring the uniqueness of the idea, proceeding with careful market study, and finally, protecting the innovation through suitable patents. 

To those contemplating quitting their nine-to-five jobs to venture into entrepreneurship, Straughn recommends thorough planning and consideration. She advises retaining the job while building the new business, advocating for financial security over rushed decisions. 

Resonating with her mantra of consistency being the key to a successful business, Straughn’s remarkable journey inspires countless entrepreneurs globally. She continues to leave an indelible mark in the world through her trailblazing accomplishments while helping others create their own success stories. 

Learn more about Ash and The Kash Code at www.thekashcode.com and follow her journey on Instagram @thekashcode, Twitter @thekashcode, and her YouTube Channel. Join the legacy, as Ash “Kash” Straughn inspires a future of thriving entrepreneurs, one success story at a time.