Setting Boundaries & Saying No With Style

Ready to upgrade your boundaries without apologizing for your ambition? In this empowering, witty, and refreshingly real episode of High Heels, Higher Standards, hosts Heidi Hushak and Ashley Werner get bold about the power of saying “no” in heels, with grace, and without guilt.

Ashley, the self-proclaimed Boundaries Queen, breaks down why so many high-achieving women struggle to set limits and how saying “no” can actually be the biggest career flex of the year. From workplace expectations to friendship fatigue and family guilt trips, this episode serves up boundary-setting scripts, real-life role plays, and savvy strategies to help you protect your time, energy, and peace of mind while staying polished and powerful.

✨ Topics we cover
• Why women are conditioned to say yes and how to unlearn it
• How to set firm, professional boundaries at work without being labeled “difficult”
• Dealing with energy vampires, emotional labor, and Slack after dark
• The myth of being “nice” vs. being respected
• Real scripts to say no gracefully, stylishly, and unapologetically
• The ROI of boundaries in romantic relationships, friendships, and family dynamics

💬 Soundbite-worthy wisdom

“Boundaries aren’t walls. They’re velvet ropes. Protect your peace like a luxury brand protects exclusivity.”

This is your official permission slip to stop people-pleasing and start protecting your future self. Whether you’re leading a team or just trying to reclaim your weekends, this episode will leave you feeling energized, emboldened, and entirely unbothered.

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