Ashley has inspired thousands of students, young women, & entrepreneurs.

She has spoken on stages including: TEDx, Boston University, Brown, Northeastern, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Dartmouth College, MASSCue, and more.

Ashley Olafsen is a business strategy speaker

“Ashley is a dynamic, powerful speaker….I highly recommend her for any speaking engagement aiming to connect with young people”

— Jenn Scheffer, Lead Organizer of TEDxYouth@BHS

Ashley’s Signature Talks

How to Start a Business: Turning Passion into Purpose

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? 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! 

A virtual talk with the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Social Entrepreneurship club

A talk on passion and purpose at Saint Marks in Southborough, MA

Pitching Yourself & Your Idea

Knowing how to pitch yourself, or your idea, is absolutely essential. A clear, articulate, and powerful pitch can lead to funding, partnerships, media placements, sales, grants, and various other opportunities. Participants will leave this interactive workshop with a pitch to be proud of.

Self Care: How to Balance and Prioritize

Are you burnt out and exhausted? Overwhelmed and trying to do everything? In this interactive talk, you'll have an opportunity to step back, reflect, prioritize, and create a game plan for better balance. In doing so, you'll learn how to better take care of yourself.

At Brown University’s Entrepreneurship Program Conference

Ashley Can Also Speak On…

How to Book Paid Speaking Engagements

Customer Acquisition 101: How to Get Clients for Service-Based Businesses

Funding Options for Your Business

“We invited Ashley twice to speak… Her talk wasn’t only inspiring but also engaging. Ashley captivated the audience by making her talk about the audience…Her passion, confidence, and authenticity truly shined through and made an impact on all of us. “

— Sandy Lin, Co-Director of Northeastern University Women’s Interdisciplinary Society of Entrepreneurship (WISE)

What people are saying.

 

Ashley captivated the hearts and minds of 2,000 education professionals… She was passionate and empowering, moving the entire audience to their feet. She truly is a changemaker”

— Rayna Freedman, MASSCue Board Director

“Ashley has changed not only the way I look at my body, but also at my life. I find myself proud to be who I am, and confident enough to take on any opportunity or goal that comes my way”

— Student and Workshop Participant

“I cannot thank Ashley enough for fostering such an inclusive and comfortable workshop environment”

— Caitlin Brightman, Camp Director

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