Hi, I’m Ashley-
a creative soul, educator, mom, wife, and lifelong learner. My world is a mix of poetry, art, heart-centered leadership, and facilitating meaningful connections. With over 15 years working across schools and nonprofits, I’ve worn many hats — but the common thread has always been people. I care about them deeply.
Inside and out of work, you'll find me writing, painting, dancing, dreaming up workshops, and connecting with others through storytelling and soul work.
I believe in the goodness of people and that there is power and purpose to be found in the pieces of who we are. There’s power and purpose in our stories. This site, is my landing place- the space where I honor and share my pieces in hopes that some picture, story, or video will encourage and inspire others to cherish and share their own pieces and stories.
Welcome to my landing place— I’m so glad you’re here.
Behind the Pieces
During my junior year in college, I prayed that God would not allow anything that I experienced to be in vain. I asked that God would not only help me overcome every obstacle I faced, but also that He'd use me to help others overcome theirs. Ever since I was young, I’ve used art (visual, literary, and performance) as a means not only to process life, but also to capture inspiring messages and lessons, and share them with those around me. Through creating and sharing, I've been able to not only face life head-on but also encourage others along the way. PIECES OF ME is a compilation of my art, poetry, soul, and service. It is the platform through which I've used my pieces to heal and express my own soul while inviting others to do the same.
I am
determined
to transform every awkward part of me
every tear
every fragment of pain
every feeling of misfit
into a masterpiece of a life
one in which
possesses power
and purpose
one that radiates LOVE
in such a way that even those
in distant lands
feel my touch
rays of sunshine
SONshine
healing rays
warming rays
rays of hope
rays of light
dispelling darkness and all of its bondage
Beginnings…
In my early twenties, I began sharing art through workshops. Here’s a video created by the Young Adult Ministry I served in when I lived in the D.C. metro area.