Podcast Appearance: The Icing On The Career Cake – “Coding with Compassion”

Ashley recently joined Diane Thomas & Graham Coath on The Icing On The Career Cake podcast for his first ever guest appearance as founder of Haijahr.

At the time of the recording, Haijahr wasn’t even fully off the ground. It was early days, and Ashley admits he was nervous and a bit all over the place with his words but instead of hiding it, he’s sharing it proudly.

Why?
Because this is what it looks like to show up before you feel “ready.”

🔹 He put time into it
🔹 No one nails it on their first try
🔹 And the world needs more real stories not just polished perfection

This episode is about coding, yes but also about compassion, community, and how life’s toughest moments can shape our biggest missions. You’ll hear about:

• His kids journeys through hospital that shifted his entire outlook
• Why small charities deserve better tools
• The very sweet story behind the name “Haijahr”
• What a 486 processor has to do with purpose-driven tech
• How he met his partner
• His career history
• And the belief that tech should help people, not just serve profit

🎧 It’s raw, honest, and full of heart.
If you’ve ever waited until everything’s perfect to share your idea or start something new then maybe now’s your moment.

👉 Listen to the episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5pGdXg7Z3MVcXyAqqDGXnp