Ashley Olafsen | SpeakerHub

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Bio

Ashley Olafsen is a 2 time published author, TEDx speaker, and social entrepreneur who is passionate about building inspiring businesses.

Ashley accidentally became an entrepreneur at the age of 16, when she gave an empowerment workshop to a group of 8th

grade girls.

After realizing her passion for helping others, Ashley co-founded MOVE, LLC, through which she has directed over 100 workshops and 6 week-long summer programs for teenage girls, focusing on

self-esteem, body image, leadership, and more.

During college, Ashley created an online video series focusing on the same topics, for students. The online workshop series, titled ‘Let’s Talk About It: The Workshop Series For Students,’ is implemented in wellness and guidance curricula all over

New England.

Today, Ashley is the Founder and CEO of Visionaria Consulting and supports small businesses with her consulting services. She specializes in copywriting, website design, SEO, marketing strategy and much more.

Current position (1)

CEO & Founder

Visionaria Consulting, LLC

Degrees (1)

Empowerment Through Education

University of Massachusetts Amherst

2015 to 2019

Presentations

Presentations (4)

Turning Passion into Profit: How to Start a Business

Do you have an idea for a business but aren’t sure how to make it happen? Do you want to turn your hobby into your side hustle?

Ashley Olafsen unintentionally started her first business as a Sophomore in High School. 3 ventures, 2 published books, and 1 TEDx talk later, she is a successful full-time entrepreneur and speaker.

In this encouraging and interactive talk, Ashley will provide you with clear, concrete action steps to start a company. You’ll leave with the confidence to start the business of your dreams, and the first few steps to get going!

10 Steps Towards Body-Postivity

Ashley will acknowledge the challenges of self-esteem, and also share relevant and meaningful tips on how to better appreciate yourself and your body, including viewing yourself as a work in progress

Mental Health Breakdown

Ashley will outline common mental illnesses, including Depression, Anxiety, and BiPolar Disorder. Participants will learn how to support their friends struggling with mental health conditions, and also how to ask for help themselves. Additionally, Ashley can cover eating disorders in an accessible way.

Relationships 101: Consent, Healthy/Unhealthy Relationships, & More

Ashley will describe common characteristics of both healthy and abusive relationships, using personal experiences combined with research. Participants will also learn about consent in an honest, realistic, and informative way.