My name is Ashley! I’m a proud wife of an Army Veteran and mother of two amazing daughters. I have a dog named Buster and a cat named Koda and they are both very much a part of our family. I am an Ohio University Graduate with a degree in Organizational Communication. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, traveling, crafting, shopping, trying out new places to eat and I am a major coffee lover!
Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I have a wonderful husband of 4 years, Dustin and two beautiful daughters. Nora is 3 and Penelope is 8 months. We also have two pets, Buster and Koda.
Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am a business account executive for Residential Title. We are the in house title company for Coldwell Banker. I work in the Ohio/Indiana office (west side) and the Mason office. The best part of my job is conducting the real estate closings. I am the last stop before the buyers get in to their new home ,and seeing their excitment is an amazing feeling!
What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
We live in Maineville so we dine frequently in Lebanon and Mason. We love Broadway Barrel House in Lebanon. They are a small family owned business with the BEST smoked wings in town! We also love going to Half Day Cafe in Mason for breakfast!
How long have you lived or worked in our community?
Almost all of my life in various parts- 32 years!
If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Bora Bora! For the simple fact that with all that is going on in the world/our lives I need rest and relaxation and beautiful scenery.
What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
I don’t think I have a favorite movie. TV show is definately Animal Kingdom. But, it’s Frozen ALL DAY LONG in this house right now!
What advice would you give to people?
I think that the advice that I would give to my daugthers and anyone is to be kind. Always be kind. No matter what, no matter why. Kindness wins.
What is something on your bucket list?
To swim with dolphins! One day, hopefilly very soon!
What is your go to band when you cant decide what to listen to?
MGMT, 90’s hits, Eminem, Boston. I’m very everywhere when it comes to music.
What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
The Golden Lamb. It is the oldest hotel in Ohio and what my hometown (Lebanon) is known for! Very cool to visit and they also have great food.
If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
I have 8 best friends from highschool/childhood that I still talk to every single day. We all have such busy lives and its hard to get everyone together. I would love to have all of them with me! We’d probably go to Nada or The Eagle.
What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Our food! Skyline, LaRosas, Graeters, Montomgery Inn- always feels like “home”.
Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
I would love to still be working at my job, and raising my girls. Just enjoying them every day and watching them grow. Being a mom is my absolute dream.
What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I’m an open book! hmmm.. something weird people don’t know about me is I HATE the feeling of velvet. It drives me insane!
What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Sedona. My husband and I flew to Phoenix and drove to Sedona and it was breathtaking. Highly recommend a trip there!
Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
September- Halloween- my daughters birthdays.
What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Sleeping and good pizza 🙂
Who inspires you to be better?
My children!
What is one or two of your favorite smells?
A fall morning and fresh coffee brewing.
Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Comfort, Love, Happiness.
