Today, Bridget chats with Ashley Mitchell- Wellness Professional and DEI Consultant. 

Ashley’s entire life has revolved around movement and exercise. She was raised by a professional boxer and marathon runner and was very active when she was growing up. Now, she inspires and leads others to move as a fitness instructor. Movement has also helped Ashley process trauma and grief in her own life. This passion led her to found a non-profit to bring movement as a form of processing and healing for kids experiencing trauma or the stresses of daily life. Yet Ashley also struggled with the complicated expectations from the world of physical fitness after the birth of her first son. Ashley has worked to give herself grace and not fall prey to the bounce back culture 6 months postpartum from the birth of her son. 

Links Referenced in the Episode:

NeighborSchools Blog- Don't have time to listen? Read the blog with highlights from Bridget's conversation with Ashley

The Courage Campaign- The non-profit that Ashley founded
Black Girl Magic Mama- Ashley's blog
Ashley Mitchell: Boston Wellness Is White-Washed. Now Is the Time to Be Better- Ashley's article