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

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Ashly Media is a women-owned and operated marketing agency, specializing in social media. Our mission is to empower female entrepreneurs to create impactful omnichannel marketing. We implement go-to-market (GTM) strategies used by Fortune 500 companies, so small businesses are able to have a better competitive edge. Ashly Media offers private coaching, consulting and full service social media management. We work with all industries, but specialize in luxury real estate, fashion, coaching, cannabis, and medical spas.

After being impacted by Amazon layoffs in December 2022, I saw this as an opportunity to invest in myself and break the chains of a 9-5 forever. Initially, I had time to reflect and step back to analyze what I wanted to do. Once I identified a gap in the marketing industry that I wanted to solve, I built the business model for Ashly Media. Then, just 45 days later – after hustling and networking every single day – I proved to myself that I can be successful as an entrepreneur.

Ashly Media is more than a marketing agency: it’s a paved road for female entrepreneurs to find success and security as a business owner.

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?
Miami Itinerary

Food:
-Papi Steak – most exclusive restaurant
-Casa Tua – Italian marketplace
-B Bistro – breakfast
-Komodo – my favorite dinner spot
-Zuma – brunch
-Novecento – Argentinian steakhouse
-Patio Isola – my favorite gem, please do not make it famous lol

Beach day passes:
-Nikki Beach
-Faena Hotel
-1 Hotel South Beach

Shopping:
-Brickell City Center
-Bal Harbour
-Miami Design District
-Merrick Park

Neighborhoods to check out (in order):
-Brickell – Miami’s Manhattan
-Wynwood – artsy shops/restaurants
-Design District – elite shopping
-Coconut Grove – classy shops/restaurants
-South Beach – touristy
-Edgewater – live like a local

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I’d like to give a shoutout to:

  • My dad for being my biggest entrepreneur role model and supporter.
  • My mom for always encouraging my wildest ideas.
  • Amazon for supporting me for 6 years and teaching me the skills needed to run a business – without this experience, I would have never tapped into my full potential.

Website: ashlymedia.com

Instagram: @ashly_scalise

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlyscalise

Other: TikTok: @ashly23v

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