We had the good fortune of connecting with Ashley Wood and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Ashley, how do you think about risk?
I’ve definitely taken some risk to reach the point where I am at now. I didn’t go the traditional route of immediately going to college after graduating Highschool early. I took the risk of being an entrepreneur and building a name for myself in fashion styling and marketing while simultaneously following my second passion of working in the medical field. I think taking risk lead to great rewards, if you don’t jump you’ll never know if you can fly.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
My main focus right now has been my podcast “The Lux Vibe Podcast”. Which is a platform that focuses on guiding and uplifting women to become their best selves mentally, spiritually, physically, and emotionally. I was reluctant for a while to actually do a podcast, I thought I needed all this special equipment in order to be successful. It turns out that you don’t, and I am already reaching 200+ listeners and I am recording from my own bedroom. I find myself becoming more comfortable with being somewhat of a “motivational speaker” or “advocate” for women looking to create a better life from themselves. I want everyone to know that The Lux Vibe is about living and BECOMING your best self, being comfortable with who you are and showing up as the person you desire to be.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Well, I would definitely say Wynwood is a world wind of fun. So much culture and life is there, I would definitely make a stop at Coyo Taco for some good corn on the cob & drinks. We would definitely need to take a trip to Miami Beach and get a cabana by the water and possibly even some jet ski’ing.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Yes, my mom. She has been my motivation and pushes me to be the BEST I can be. I truly don’t know where I would be without her.

Website: Anchor.fm/TheLuxVibe
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