You didn't come this far to feel stuck at the top

You Built a Thriving Business
Now, Let’s Make It Work for You, And Your Life

You’re not new to success.

You started your business to create freedom. To stretch your potential. To do work that lights you up. And you did it. You built the team. You hit the milestones. You got the revenue. The world sees a woman who has it together. You’re respected. Successful. Capable. But inside? You feel like the glue. The fixer. The one who still holds it all together.
You’re holding the reins so tightly your knuckles ache, but the alternative feels just as risky.

It’s not that things are falling apart. They’re fine.

And, “fine” looks like:

Your calendar is packed, but none of it feels like white space…it’s kid commitments, patients, clients, aging parents, and a thousand loose ends.
Your plate is so full that things are spilling over, and you’re losing sight of what’s important due to focusing on immediate needs.
You’re overcommitted to everything and fully committed to… nothing.

You’re not in crisis, it’s “fine.”

But you didn’t sign up for fine.

You signed up for extraordinary.

And, reaching that next level requires something new of you.

You’ve outgrown the way your business used to run.

When you reached this level, it was supposed to feel easier right? Yet still…

You need space to think, but there’s no time.
You need to make big decisions, but you’re tired of making them alone.
You want to lead your team, but you’re still buried in to-dos.
You need a sounding board, but a supportive and aligned community eludes you.

You’re caught in the paradox of success:
“I want freedom—but I’m too essential to step away.”

Which means vacations aren’t really vacations. Delegation still feels risky. That fulfillment, balance, and lifestyle you started this all for still feel just out of your reach. And there’s no time to dream bigger because you’re too busy keeping the ship afloat.

Even with your success, you know:

You want more freedom, but you’re not willing to sacrifice the success you’ve built to get it.

Trade the hustle you’re familiar with for more headspace.

You’re not looking for another podcast, planner, or pep talk. Right now, you need an experienced, strategic thought partner who can help you move from being the bottleneck to the visionary leader in your business (and life), and a powerful peer circle that understands where you are right now and challenges you to think and operate differently.

Saying yes to Ascnesion terrified me, but it was exactly what I needed.

Coming into Ascension, I was juggling a medical career, a growing practice, three kids, aging parents, and I felt like I was just catching whatever ball was dropping that day.

I needed someone who was ‘half friend, half wisdom,’ someone who could help me think clearly and make big decisions without drowning in the chaos of everyday life.

Bridget Flickinger

You’ve spent years moving forward.
Now it’s time to move upward.

Hi, I’m Andrea, a business coach, strategic thought partner, and life balance architect for highly driven women like you who’ve outgrown the hustle and are ready to lead differently.

I spent years doing what I thought I “should” do—running my business, managing my life, checking all the boxes, and still wondering why it didn’t feel successful. I had support. I had momentum. I even had a team.

But I didn’t have space to think. Or create. Or lead like the visionary I wanted to be.

And when I looked around, I saw my clients struggling with the same thing. These weren’t beginners. They were multi-six and seven-figure entrepreneurs, seasoned founders, and respected CEOs.

But they were also still operating as managers and integrators rather than the leaders they had the potential and desire to be. That’s when it clicked:

The next level of success doesn’t just require more strategy. It requires a different kind of strategy, one that elevates you.

That’s why I built this. Nobody needs to do this alone.

I know what it’s like to feel like the center of everything—and I know what’s waiting for you when you finally step out of that role and into your true power as a leader.

And I’ve been helping high-achieving women reach their leadership potential and create balance and room to breathe ever since.

Ascension isn’t just about scaling your business. It’s about scaling yourself.

And I’m here to help you rise.

Let’s go.

Andrea

My Approach to Coaching.

My work with you as your strategic thought-partner is built on a simple truth: Every breakthrough comes from aligning what’s true, what matters, and what you believe is possible.

Together, we’ll uncover the real factors driving your decisions, understand how each one is shaping your results, and make the mindset and strategy shifts that create forward momentum.

Instead of reacting from urgency, overwhelm, or emotion, I guide you to make decisions grounded in clarity and aligned with your next level of leadership. The result? Faster progress. More confident choices. And a business that grows because you are leading it from a place of intention, not pressure.

Growth Across All Aspects of My Business

Before joining Ascension (formerly Runway to Freedom) I was filled with excitement but unsure how to turn my idea into a reality. I’ve seen remarkable progress inside this program. Now, I have a thriving one-on-one program with quarterly workshops. I’ve also made a bold move by extending my program to offer six-month packages, including new online programming. With automated systems in place and a dedicated business manager, I’m confidently moving forward and hiring a Digital Marketing Assistant to further propel my business.

Thanks to Andrea’s coaching, I’ve witnessed a significant increase in revenue, with projections for 2024 on track to be met. Additionally, my client base has expanded, reflecting the effectiveness of the strategies implemented during the coaching program.

I’ve experienced steady growth across all aspects of my business, from client numbers to the development of efficient systems. I now approach my business with greater confidence and a bolder mindset.

Personally and professionally, I’ve undergone a transformation. I now embody the role of CEO and entrepreneur with confidence, empowered to support and nurture women through their journey of self-discovery and self-care. Andrea Liebross and the Ascension community have provided unwavering support, allowing me to embrace my purpose and share my talents with the world. I’m excited to continue this journey of exploration, expansion, and collaboration with my fellow Ascension members.

Andrea’s coaching has been instrumental in helping me realize my entrepreneurial dreams and create a business that aligns with my passion for empowering others. I wholeheartedly recommend Andrea’s coaching to anyone seeking to turn their ideas into reality and achieve their full potential in business and in life.

-Sarah Khan

Welcome to Ascension

Your Runway to Freedom

This is your invitation to stop managing what you’ve built—and start leading it.

Ascension (formerly Runway to Freedom) is for established entrepreneurs who are no longer just building a business; you’re optimizing, elevating, and reclaiming your time, energy, and power.

This isn’t a mastermind for beginners. And it’s not a group program where you’re left to figure it out on your own.

This is a curated group of driven women, like you, who have “made it” by all accounts and want to feel expansive in their businesses and life. And it’s multi-point, high-touch guidance and on-demand coaching from me, so you never have to feel like you’ve got all the balls in the air by yourself anymore.

In 2024, every member of Ascension (then called Runway to Freedom) met or exceeded their annual revenue goals.

Ascension is designed to:

This isn’t about grinding harder. It’s about ascending higher.

Shift out of operator mode and into Leadership

You’ll get there by doing the right things, in the right way (for you), and with the right support to:

You're a candidate for Ascension if:

You aren’t satisfied with just maintaining success, you want meaning, margin, and a long-term vision of something bigger.
You’ve generated $300K+ in the last 12 months, and you still feel like the center of everything. You’re ready to scale without adding more to your plate.
You’ve got a team in place, but you’re still the bottleneck. Delegation still feels like one more job and you’re done feeling exhausted.
You’re done implementing everything yourself. You want strategic white space and a thought partner to help you make bold moves.
You’re tired of being the smartest person in the room and crave a curated peer circle that challenges and expands you.
You’ve invested in masterminds, coaches, or courses—but found them too basic, too generic, or too self-paced.

You may not be ready yet, if you still:

Are earning less than $300K/year and trying to stabilize or find consistent revenue.
Are the only person in your business, without trusted team members or contractors to help
Aren’t yet clear on your long-term vision and are just trying to “get through this quarter.”
Still prefer to operate like a doer, focusing day-to-day on a list of established tasks.
Are still building foundational systems, offers, or operations.
Are new to investing in coaching and unwilling to do the work that drives coach-driven expansion.
Want business growth but haven’t yet connected it to a clear desire for freedom, spaciousness, or innovation.

If that’s the case, don’t worry. You’re not behind. You’re building. I’ve got you.

Instead, check out the Growth Accelerator: to help you grow your revenue, team, and confidence while putting sustainable systems in place.

The Ascension experience includes:

Personalized Upward-Paced Coaching That Meets You Where You Are

1:1 Strategic Coaching with Andrea
Laser-focused monthly sessions to work through your most pressing leadership and business challenges

Real-Time Coaching Access***
On-demand support for high-stakes decisions and mindset shifts when you need it most

Deep Dive Planning Sessions
Dedicated time to plan for big moves.

A Curated Community of Visionary Women

Group Coaching
Bi-monthly 90-minute sessions with a select group of bold, brilliant women at your level (or beyond)

Peer Think Tank
Round-the-clock access to our private membership for inspiration and peer support, your unofficial “board of directors.”

Resources Vault
Robust resource library with proven tools to improve your mindset, systems, and leadership.

Access to Implementation Support

Personalized Productivity Coaching
Systems and structure designed for women with vision

Financial Strategy + Money Confidence
Get crystal clear on what your numbers mean—and how to lead with them

Here When You Need It
Tap into specific implementation solutions each month when you’re ready to take specific action.

In-Person Luxury Retreats (2x/year)

Check Out to Check In
Step away to reconnect with your vision, renew your energy, and recalibrate your leadership in an environment built for growth

Get Dedicated Face Time
Strategize, reset, and rise alongside women who get it, aka your new “board of directors.”

Visionary Thinking and Planning
An environment focused on shifting away from your day-to-day, so you have space to think big.

***Ascension members say this level of on-demand access to their coach and strategic thought partner is the #1 reason they're able to keep their momentum going between coaching calls. We'll use Voxer, a free voice and text messaging app, to stay connected in real time. It's kind of like a walkie-talkie for coaching! You can send me voice or text messages anytime, day or night, whenever inspiration strikes or you need support. You have 24/7 access to share your thoughts, questions, or wins, and I’ll listen and respond thoughtfully to keep you moving forward between sessions. It’s an easy, flexible way to get ongoing coaching without needing to schedule a call.

When You Join Ascension, You Will:

Reclaim your time (and your calendar)
Lead your team without micromanaging
Make faster, smarter decisions
Stop being the bottleneck
Design a business that can scale without sacrificing yourself

You’ll go from reactive operator to intentional, future-focused leader.

“I’d reached a point where I needed a new level of support and guidance. Ascension was the answer, and I’ve scaled both businesses and doubled the growth of my studio, in less than a year!”
—Karin Oliver

This isn’t just another mastermind, it’s your chance to be in the right room at the right time to leverage…

Andrea’s unique approach and qualified leadership at the helm as your guide and strategic thought-partner, alongside a curated community for high-achieving women scaling their business and their capacity, without sacrificing their lives.

A Strategic Thought-Partner Who Helps Get Results

I was drawn to Andrea because I was seeking a coach outside of my industry, and I was looking for someone who had experience and energy that I liked. She helps me think differently and create tangible decisions that I can then move forward with. Her eye is always on the bigger picture, but we break it down into small steps that feel like I’m making significant change. She’s giving me tools and the practice to make choices and decisions faster and with more confidence.

-Laura Khesin

Big Ideas Quickly Became Reality

Before I found Andrea my business was successful, but I wanted support and guidance to help me bring more of my exciting ideas into reality. She has helped me transition from feeling overwhelmed to actualizing my goals. She is available, direct, compassionate, consistent, knowledgeable, and has figured out the balance of holding space for us all while supporting us individually.

-Melanie Flint

Let's Find Out if Ascension is Right For You!

The first step is to discuss whether Ascension is the next step for you.

Because you’ve spent enough time playing the part. Now it’s time to rise into the role.

You’re not just here to think big. You’re here to lead big.

FAQs

How can I be sure this isn't just another commitment I have to pay for each month?

To reach the next level in your business and create more balance in your life, your focus and funds should be on areas where you can make the most significant leaps that “buy back” your time. Multiple clients have cited growth like doubled year-over-year revenue, or achieving their best revenue month ever within a few months of joining the program. Your ROI pays dividends that continue to help you scale beyond what you’re even able to comprehend yet.

Most women in Ascension run the investment through their business as an education or consulting expense. It is fully normal to feel nervous, the fear is a sign that you’re stepping into your next level.

How am I going to find the time for this?

If you’re toggling between Client Work (which makes money) and CEO Thinking (which grows the business), Ascension will help you create more bandwidth and capacity to reach your goals without adding to your plate. Clients have even said that for every hour spent in coaching, they’ve gotten back hours of time spent in decision loops, wasted admin time, and redirection.

Even a study in Harvard Business Review found that leaders who spend as little as 15 minutes reflecting daily are 23% more productive and 25% less stressed.

Ascension is designed to give you MORE time not take it. Coaching helps you make faster, clearer decisions so you stop spinning for days or months on the things that drain your energy.

There is a lot offered in Ascension. How will I avoid being overwhelmed?

Ascension is an ongoing relationship where you get access whenever you need help, whether that’s decisions, emotional support, or clarity. Our Implementation Resources and Tools are available when you need them.

At my recent retreat, a new Ascension member asked other long-time members, “Where do you find time to do all of the stuff offered in this program?” And they told her: They take what they need, when they need it, and know that vetted resources and proven tools are at their fingertips, lightening the mental load of tracking down the best solutions when new challenges present themselves.

Everything inside the program is meant to be used as needed. There is no single path to follow, like in a course or other membership programs. So, you can always focus on exactly when you’re next step is.

Why not just hire a coach in my own industry?

Industry-specific coaching is great for tactics. Ascension is built for leadership, decision-making, and scaling.

If you’re here, it’s not because you don’t know how to do what you do.

You already know how to land clients, how to deliver your service, and how your industry works.

What you don’t have is a strategic thought partner who sits above your industry with you and helps you:

Decide which opportunities to say yes/no to
Design a business that supports your real life (not just your revenue goals)
Build and lead a team without recreating a 60-hour job for yourself
Manage your mind so you stop spinning, second-guessing, and overcommitting

That’s where Ascension is different, and a better fit than most industry coaches for those looking to scale bigger and lead better.