Ashley Nicole Johnson is an entrepreneur based in Washington, DC who runs her own public relations + digital marketing boutique, ANJPR Consulting. She represents small businesses, non-profits and upcoming artists. She stared her business when she was 18 years-old and it has blossomed ever since.
Ashley is also an a event host & public speaker and currently receiving my Masters at Georgetown University in Public Relations & Corporate Communications. Ashley found a great desire to understand peoples unique stories & passions in life at a early age. During her past times she can remember collecting Seventeen and Essence magazines and always conducting interviews with her family and friends. Inspired, Ashley embraced her purpose in life and started her own public relations and marketing boutique in 2011, being a young female entrepreneur. Recently, Ashley decided to launch her very own digital blog tailored to showcasing entertainers and business professionals in the DMV area.
Ashley was featured on the Steve Harvey Show and LOVE Girls Magazine for mentoring young entrepreneurs during the 2015 Disney’s Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort. She was also a red carpet host for the 2015 BET Honors and was also invited to attend President Obama’s Easter Prayer Breakfast at the White House in 2015. Ashley has been a guest speaker for the Disney’s Media Reception in Washington, D.C., the Youth Leadership Summit in Northern VA, and the 2014 DC Chamber of Commerce Gala & Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C. to name a few.
She is a lover for food, traveling, music and fashion! Most importantly, Ashley believes in living a divine life with PURPOSE.
Describe yourself in 3 words
Elegant, Optimistic, and Ambitious.
Three must-have tools, apps, or products that are essential to your job
Who/What inspires you?
What was the best piece of advice you’ve been given in your career?
What brings you the greatest satisfaction personally and professionally?
What quote do you live by?
Three must-have tools, apps, or products that are essential to your job
Social media platforms to target media and increase following, HARO (Help A Reporter Out) and digital analytic tools.
Who/What inspires you?
Both my parents and older brother, they have always encouraged me to chase after my dreams with boldness and confidence no matter the circumstance. Ultimately, God inspires me. He gives me another chance with grace and mercy to live out my dreams despite my faults. Those that I admire include Angela Simmons, Karen Civil, and “my husband” Common.
What was the best piece of advice you’ve been given in your career? It’s not always what you know – it’s who you know.
What brings you the greatest satisfaction personally and professionally?
The biggest satisfaction professionally is seeing the things I’ve prayed long and hard for come to fruition when it comes to career elevation, connecting with the right people, and learning new skills. Personally, the greatest satisfaction is seeing myself grow by learning from my past mistakes and tribulations.
What quote do you live by?
I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me. Phillipians 4:13
What advice would you give your 18 year old self?
Wow, I would tell my 18-year old self ALOT of things. One being, make sure everyone in your circle is pulling you up and not bringing you down, because birds of a feather flock together. Your circle should push you to strive for more and do better. Your circle should be filled with people better than you so you can strive for excellence and better at your craft. Secondly, don’t follow the crowd follow the calling – make sure you are in tune with God and the purpose He has for your life, that is how you will truly successful. Lastly, support and be happy for others because one day you will need the same thing in return.
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