We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Ashley Richards. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Ashley below.
Ashley, we’re thrilled to have you on our platform and we think there is so much folks can learn from you and your story. Something that matters deeply to us is living a life and leading a career filled with purpose and so let’s start by chatting about how you found your purpose.
My purpose was very clear to me once I became a mother. Once my 2 precious children came into this world, I knew my entire focus was on being the best mother I can be, but I also knew I had a love for my career, so my purpose from that moment has become advocating for the working mother. Encouraging women that they can have the best of both worlds, and to be bold in not having to choose one or the other. I am proud to say a large portion of my team is ran and managed by working mothers, and they are the most incredible, and dynamic people on this planet. If you want something done right, and efficiently, as a mother.
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
Ashley is a dynamic and versatile marketing executive with 15 years of experience executing digital strategies to totally transform businesses. Her past clients include large Fortune 500 companies, fitness facilities, physical therapy offices, and large shopping centers. Ashley’s extensive experience– combined with her passion for marketing–allow her to bring her clients tremendous success in the online world.
In 2017, Ashley launched E Squared Marketing to provide creative digital solutions and heightened value to small to medium-sized businesses. Whatever your needs, Ashley provides a fresh perspective and creative yet pragmatic leadership to lead your business to success.
Ashley is a graduate of the University of Phoenix and when she’s not working, you can find this Arizona native enjoying hikes with her husband of 11 years, Brandon, and their two adorable children, Ellie and Eli.
E Squared Marketing is a boutique digital marketing agency always willing to go the extra mile for our clients. Starting with a strategy tailor-made to fit your business’ unique needs, we’ll bring your customers an unforgettable online experience to grow your following, keep your business top of mind and distinguish you from your competitors.
Our team brings a personal touch to everything we do while seamlessly executing winning strategies, the way that only a team of experts can.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Three qualities that have played a role in the success of my organization and life today include:
1. Willing to Fail. Many people want to quit when something doesn’t go right. How you create, learn, and grow from that mistake will help you lead to success.
2. Don’t Be Afraid to Ask. Ask questions, ask for business, and ask for feedback. Leaning on your friends, clients, and colleagues around you help you understand what is working well, what isn’t and how to continue to better yourself.
3. Don’t Waste Time. We all have 24 hours in a day, but how you send those hours correlates to your success. I personally don’t watch any television, and focus my energy and time on growth, learning, or my family.
Before we go, any advice you can share with people who are feeling overwhelmed?
When feeling overwhelmed, I typically like to write down all the things I need to do, or what is making feel stressed, and begin to put together a plan or strategy on how to execute them. Sometimes the stress is looking at the big picture, but when you can break that down into bite sizes that are achievable to accomplish, its easier to tackle all that you need to do.
Contact Info:
- Website: esquaredmarketing.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esquaredmarketing/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESquaredMarketingServices
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/e-squared-marketing/
Image Credits:
Hannah Lorsch Photography
