Hello! I'm Ashley, I'm from Texas but I've lived mostly abroad for the past 10 years in places like the Western Cape in South Africa and the coast of Oaxaca in Mexico. I recently started the process of moving my base to Baja California Sur. I'm 34 years old and I work online, running my e-commerce business. I have a brand called Baja Basics and we sell clean/natural/toxin beauty products (that actually work!) mostly for skin care and hair care. I'm also a certified yoga teacher (RYT 500) with 950 hours completed so far in various yoga teacher trainings. I teach vinyasa and yin (or a combination of both) and in my personal practice, I've been exploring Rocket Yoga for about the past year. I love inversions and playing upside down is one of my favorite past times. :) I also enjoy surfing, snorkeling, horseback riding and hiking!
HOW DO YOU EMBRACE DIVERSITY AND/OR UNCONVENTIONALITY?
I believe that embracing diversity and unconventionality starts with an open mind. I enjoy seeking out perspectives different from my own, through conversations and experiences. I think diversity enriches my understanding of the world and also helps to boost my creativity.
In my personal and in my business life, I try to create an inclusive environment by valuing each person's unique contributions, background and strengths. I value collaboration with people who have varied viewpoints, as this often leads to more interesting and innovative ideas.
HOW DO YOU EXPRESS YOURSELF CREATIVELY?
I express myself creatively through photography, capturing the beauty and moments that inspire me. Graphic design allows me to blend art with purpose, while crafting my own yoga flows gives me the freedom to explore movement as a form of personal expression and connection
HOW DO YOU THINK YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMMUNITY? WHAT DO YOU FEEL YOU ARE AN EXPERT IN AND COULD GIVE ADVICE TO THE COMMUNITY ON?
As a digital nomad with experience living in South Africa and Mexico, I bring a unique global perspective to the table. I founded a successful e-commerce and Amazon business, and my background in freelance graphic design, website development, and social media marketing gives me the tools to help others thrive in business and personal growth. With 950 hours of yoga training—specializing in Vinyasa, Rocket, and Yin—I believe in the power of mindfulness and movement to inspire transformation. I’m passionate about empowering women to build sustainable businesses while embracing a holistic, travel-friendly lifestyle. Through my experience and love of photography, I also hope to encourage others to find beauty and purpose in the world around them.
SHARE A VERY VALUABLE INSIGHT YOU DERIVE FROM YOUR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WITH THE WORLD: