Hi, I’m Ashley

I currently reside in Seattle, US with my husband and our small cockapoo dog. I’m honored and inspired to have witnessed the tender, courageous journeys of many as a people manager, a career coach, and a fine art painter.

I’ve navigated a few major career and life transitions to get here. After moving to the US in 2008, while finding my footing in a new country and culture, I had my first career in Finance amidst a historic financial crisis. In 2013 I followed my heart and pivoted to a career in Design, working first as a freelancer around the globe and then at renown corporations in Silicon Valley. Over a decade, I had the privilege to lead and coach interdisciplinary teams, working on innovative initiatives with emerging technologies (e.g. managing a research team on Virtual Reality products at Meta/Facebook). I also designed and facilitated many workshops to help organizations define creative vision and strategies. In 2023 I took a break from my corporate job and pursued a portfolio career as a coach and an artist.

I feel grateful leading a life that’s fulfilling and full of possibilities, although it’s never easy. I believe creative and courageous living is rooted in purpose and authenticity, which takes continuous inner work to define and nurture. Over the years I’ve put in sustained effort and worked with great coaches in defining my truth, especially during trying times. My journey inspired me to become a certified coach so that I could help other creative thinkers live up to their true potential.

In my spare time, I love practicing insight medication and yoga. I find a lot of inspiration in nature and in different people and cultures. I look forward to getting to know you.

When we are willing to risk venturing into the wilderness, and becoming our own wilderness, we feel the deepest connection to our true self and to what matters most.

— Brené Brown