Citizens Women's Connection - Carmel

Women’s History Month offers an opportunity to honor the many ways women have led—often quietly, often behind the scenes. In this keynote, Ashlee Barclay shares her journey from educator to entrepreneur and explores why women are often uniquely prepared for business leadership. By examining invisible labor, real-life responsibility, and the value of learning as you go, Ashlee invites attendees to rethink discipline, success, and sustainability. This talk encourages women to build businesses that reflect both their ambition and their lives.

Special Note: Ashlee is a SCORE mentee, and will be joined by SCORE mentor Brandon Roger! Learn more about SCORE and Ashlee's journey.

Speaker Bio: 

Ashlee Barclay is the founder and creative force behind Admiral Landings Designs, a luxury lampshade studio known for its handcrafted, made-to-order lighting pieces. A former educator turned entrepreneur, Ashlee brings a thoughtful, detail-driven approach to both business and design—believing that lighting is the finishing touch that brings a space to life.

Through her work, Ashlee partners with homeowners, designers, and trade professionals to create lighting that feels personal, intentional, and enduring. Her journey as a business owner, wife, and mother shapes the way she leads—balancing ambition with sustainability and redefining what discipline and success look like in real life.

Ashlee is passionate about supporting women in business and sharing honest conversations about building meaningful work alongside family, creativity, and care.