Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Ashley Perez. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Alright, Ashley thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. If you had a defining moment that you feel really changed the trajectory of your career, we’d love to hear the story and details.
There have been a few moments when I took a leap of faith and invested in myself. Not knowing the outcome but trusting that in the process I’d uncover more of myself and that would have a domino effect on everyone in my life from family and friends to future clients. Most recently I’ve exemplified this through completed my training as a Functional Nutrition Practitioner.
On a personal level, choosing to to leave the country and pursue alternative modalities for healing long-term chronic illness has re-invigorated me to care for myself in a deeper way, which re-ignited my passion for helping others who feel unseen in their health struggles.
Ashley, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
I’m a creative at heart. From fashion design, to culinary arts to developing yoga sequences, I’ve explored creativity in many ways because doing so is how I feel most inspired and in flow.
What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?
That I have one purpose in life and that there’s some type of destination I’m supposed to reach. I’ve realized this is an an allusion. My ego will always being seeking more. But magic happens in the present. The current moment leads to the next so how can I create joy NOW rather than trying to control a future that doesn’t exist?!!
How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?
My life has been a series of pivots, which has required that I build resiliency and self-trust. It’s always been crucial that my career reflect the beliefs and progress occurring in my personal life. Alignment and resonance are everything to me. Change is inevitable so I’m learning to embrace it with grace and an open heart.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://thenakedfoodlife.com
- Instagram: @nourishwithashley
- Facebook: Ashley Nicole Perez
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-perez-97563571/
Image Credits
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