Ashley Jones & Love Not Lost: Healing Grief Through Love and Connection
Ashley Jones, founder of Love Not Lost, is on a mission to change the way we heal from grief. After experiencing the devastating loss of her daughter, Skylar, Ashley turned her pain into purpose by creating a non-profit that helps families and communities process loss with compassion, love, and meaningful connection. Her story is one of resilience, empathy, and entrepreneurship that’s transforming lives across the country.
Top 5 Takeaways from the Episode:
Grief at work is a productivity issue. Ignoring it drives long-term performance losses; supporting healing improves outcomes across the board.
Leadership sets the culture. Empathy and emotional openness only stick when they’re modeled from the top.
Practical regulation tools win. Breath work, movement, sunlight, water, and mindful nutrition help move emotions through the body and restore focus.
Name it to tame it. Expanding emotional vocabulary (beyond “happy/angry/sad”) boosts self-awareness and prevents reactive cycles.
Systematize care. Weekly 1:1s, “pressure cooker” mapping, and clear values create safety so teams can be honest, adapt, and help each other.
Memorable Quote:
“If you don’t address grief and let people heal, the long-term hit to your productivity will hurt your bottom line more.”