34 - How Ashley Nunn Kept Her Irish Pub Thriving During Tough Times in Kentucky

34 - How Ashley Nunn Kept Her Irish Pub Thriving During Tough Times in Kentucky

Author: Kris Castle December 9, 2025 Duration: 33:11
Ashley Nunn is owner of Sláinte Public House in Georgetown, Kentucky. Ashley Nunn discusses her journey from falling in love with Irish pub culture to building her own thriving local business, including inventive ways she kept Sláinte afloat during the COVID-19 shutdown through community auctions and creative hot dog sales. She shares insight into her leadership style, striving for balance between family, faith, and community involvement, and candid advice for women starting out in business. Ashley Nunn also recommends The Aggressive Life podcast by Brian Tome and several favorite books, such as "All the Light You Cannot See" and "Forty Acres and No Mule." The episode wraps up with details on Sláinte’s charitable efforts, including the annual Toys for Tots drive, and invites listeners to connect via Facebook for updates and events.

Kris Castle hosts Boss Babes of the Bluegrass, a series of conversations that feel more like a coffee chat with a friend than a formal interview. Each episode sits down with a different woman who has carved out her own version of success right here in Central Kentucky. The focus isn't just on professional accolades, though you'll hear plenty about that; it's about the real, often messy, journey of building a career while building a life. You'll listen to stories about the late nights, the tough decisions, the unexpected pivots, and the small victories that define the path. This podcast digs into the practicalities and the personal philosophies that these local leaders use to navigate their worlds. It’s for anyone curious about how other women are stitching together ambition, community, and personal well-being into something that works for them. Tune in for genuine dialogue that offers both inspiration and tangible takeaways, reminding you that work-life harmony is a personal composition, not a prescribed formula.
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