I am so blessed to be friends with some pretty incredible women. I try to surround myself with women that inspire me, challenge me and have traits I try to emulate. Some of my friends are outspoken, but honest. Some have incredible passion, courage and strength. Some are fighters. Some have unwavering faith. But all [...]
Category: Inspiration
Drinking the Kool-Aid
Taking risks in life is scary. What if you fail? What if your plan doesn't work out? What if success doesn't look the way you'd hoped? What if your heart gets broken? What if? It's scary stuff.But you know what is even scarier? Settling. Settling for a career you hate just because it pays wells. Settling [...]
It’s About Time
Oh. My. Gosh. I am having one of those seemingly insignificant days that turns out to be unassumingly momentous. Do you ever have one of those?You see, movies, music and books have a profound effect on the way I see the world. It's why I avoid particularly gruesome movies, angry music and any written word [...]
Unexpected Inspiration
I had just finished my run on the elliptical. I was sweating buckets, but proud of every drop because I had just run a personal best. 3 miles in 33 minutes on the random hills setting. I know it doesn't sound like much to anyone who is a runner. I, however, am not a runner. [...]
Sit At The Table
"But I also know that in order to continue to grow and challenge myself, I have to believe in my own abilities. I still face situations that I fear are beyond my capabilities. I still have days when I feel like a fraud. And I still sometimes find myself spoken over and discounted while men [...]
It’s Been 10 Years
It's been almost 10 years since I thought I had it all figured out. I had been accepted to my college of choice. I had a boyfriend that I thought was the one. I had plans of graduating with a degree in journalism and advertising, moving to New York City and figured in 10 [...]
Happily Ever Ashley 