Some Ash Facts . . . . . .
Ash Fact 1 - Mom to 3 amazing kids. Giovanna, Ella & Lucca The hardest job, but the BEST job. Oh and dog mom to an amazing golden retriever named Alba.
Ash Fact 2 - You could say, "I got it from my mama". Fitness is in my blood. It all started with Jane Fonda VCR tapes in my mom's bedroom, probably around 5 years old.
Ash Fact 3 - Originally from NJ but moved to Delray 6 months after college, buh-bye cold - hello sunshine!
Ash Fact 4 - Cheered competitively throughout my childhood (thanks again, Mom) and went on to cheer in college at Ball State University. Go Cardinals! College proved to shape my entire outlook on life, instilling the belief that the Universe is working for us, NOT against us. Devastated by being the only girl who was cut from the cheer squad sophomore year, this was my first lesson at 19 years young that EVERYTHING happens for a reason, although I didn't see it at the time.
Ash Fact 5 -Never having to workout or watch what I ate thanks to a lifetime of cheer, college life stared to pack on some pounds. So I decided to hire a trainer - Brad Warner at Studio 22 in Muncie, Indiana.....THANK YOU!
Ash Fact 6- I fell in love with fitness so much that I changed my original major of Special Education to Exercise Science.
Ash Fact 7 - Thanks to Brad's suggestion - competed in my first "Bodybuilding" show at 19yr old. Had NO muscle, be the way. I can laugh just thinking about it! But God bless my soul for getting up on that stage! From there I went on to compete in NPC Figure Competitions (the era of the one piece velvet posing suits, icky I then closed out my competition era with the Bikini Division. Placing 5th in Miss Bikini Universe.
Ash Fact 8 - Went on to form & coach my own competition team - called the "Mint Girls." Quick brag - My girls always placed in the top 3-5!
Ash Fact 9 - Got tired of the competitive fitness world as I started realizing how unhealthy it really was - physically, mentally and emotionally. I saw the negative effects in my clients and in myself. That changed my focus and passion toward transforming women to look like a competitor but internally be a much healthier version.
Ash Fact 10 - I LOVE food; I love to eat. I also love a good cocktail and some amazing Italian wine (thanks to my Dad).
Ash Fact 11 - I TRULY love what I do. ASF has led me to some of the most AMAZING women I’ve ever met. Some who are now family to me and even some who flew the ASF coop that I STILL love & adore. It’s been an incredible 18 years of transforming lives and filling my own cup along the way with every amazing soul that has crossed my path.
Ash Fact 12 - I love all things country! I My side gig (passion really) "Country Halo" - surely shows that. I actually never knew how therapeutic designing and stinging beads could be. A perfect "work" day for me would be teaching some kick- ass classes then coming home and designing some kick- ass hats.
If you've made it this far and haven't dozed off yet, thank you for taking the time to get to know me a little more. One last thing you should know about me: I'm human just like you. I'm probably one of the most understanding and empathetic humans out there, mixed with a side of sarcasm, of course. I love fitness, but I love life too. I'm a full believer in "having your cake and eating it too." I invite you to come and join the ASF family, a place so many call home. Chances are your booty might be a little sore, but your soul will definitely not disappointed.
Love & Cheers,
Ashley
