Influential Woman · IAmSimplyBeautiful Global
Ashley Love
Founder and President, IAmSimplyBeautiful Global
Hessmer, LA 71341
Her Story
About Ashley
Ashley A. Love believes every person has a story worth telling. She believes stories preserve history, build connections, inspire change, and remind people they are never alone. That belief has become the foundation of her work and the driving force behind everything she creates.
As a nonprofit founder, strategic communications professional, author, speaker, and community advocate, Ashley has dedicated her career to helping people find their voice and use it to make a difference. In 2015, she founded IAmSimplyBeautiful Global, a nonprofit committed to empowering women and girls, particularly those in rural, underserved, minority, and Indigenous communities, through storytelling, creative expression, leadership development, workforce training, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, mentorship, and personal growth.
Her passion for storytelling extends into her work in strategic communications, where she helps organizations communicate with purpose and authenticity. Through her work with the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana, Ashley has helped tell the Tribe’s story through executive communications, speeches, annual reports, publications, and community initiatives that honor the past while helping shape the future.
Ashley is also the organizer and licensee of TEDxMarksville and the founder of Ashley A. Love Enterprises, where she partners with leaders, nonprofits, and organizations to transform ideas into stories that inspire action and create lasting impact.
A multi-book author whose work centers on confidence, resilience, and personal growth, Ashley has been recognized by the White House for her commitment to service and strengthening communities. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Public Relations at Full Sail University, continuing to expand her knowledge of strategic communications and the power of storytelling.
Whether she is writing a book, leading a nonprofit, supporting tribal initiatives, or speaking to a room full of dreamers, Ashley’s mission remains the same: to help people discover that their story has value, their voice deserves to be heard, and their experiences have the power to inspire someone else’s next chapter.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Ashley
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to God and resilience. My faith has been my foundation through every season of my life, giving me the strength and direction to keep moving forward. Resilience has carried me through setbacks, challenges, and moments when giving up would have been easier. Together, they have taught me to trust the process, keep showing up, and turn obstacles into opportunities to grow and serve others.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I've ever received is, "The best intentions don't equal the best results." It changed the way I think about leadership and service. Wanting to help people is important, but real impact comes from taking intentional action, learning from feedback, and making sure your efforts actually create the outcomes you hope for.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Don't be afraid to take up space. Your voice, your perspective, and your story have value. Build your skills, stay curious, and never stop learning, but don't wait until you feel "ready" to start. Just start. Relationships and your reputation will take you further than trying to be everything to everyone. Most importantly, stay true to your values. There will always be opportunities that ask you to compromise who you are, but lasting success comes from building a career with integrity, purpose, and authenticity.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
I believe one of the biggest opportunities in my field is recognizing that everyone has a story worth telling. Too often, we only hear from the loudest voices or the biggest brands, while countless stories of resilience, leadership, innovation, and hope go unnoticed. As storytellers and communicators, we have the opportunity—and the responsibility—to shine a light on those stories, helping people and organizations connect in ways that create understanding, inspire action, and leave a lasting impact. Technology has made it easier than ever to share stories, but authentic storytelling is what truly makes people listen.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Faith, integrity, authenticity, and service are the values that guide both my work and my personal life. My faith reminds me that my work is about something bigger than myself. Integrity means doing the right thing even when no one is watching and never compromising my values for an opportunity. Authenticity allows me to build genuine relationships and tell stories with honesty and compassion. Finally, I believe in service. Whether I'm working with a nonprofit, a business, or an individual, I want the work I do to leave people better than I found them and create a lasting, positive impact.
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