You may be wondering who is Ashley Dene’?  Well I’m a young women hailing from Chicago and raised by HU in DC. I grew up being every active and I love that my parents gave me the opportunity to try everything. I was probably the only two year old with a calendar and weekly schedule. But between school, girl scouts, swimming and social engagements I had a pretty full agenda. 

So  at a young age I fell in love with multitasking and having my hands in multiple things at once. I was use to being busy and I followed that pattern as I grow up, from ballet, basketball, volleyball, soccer, science camps ( I lived for this it was so much fun I did it till the end of high school and yes I’m still fun), drama club, choir, to childhood singing group ( that is a hilarious journey I’ll have to share later), miming, swim team, yearbook, class official; I held every office possible till I was VP or President in everything, youth outreach leader for the mayor. Then to college Target H.O.P.E., Chicago People’s Union, HUSA ( Student Government, oooh the stories), America’s Promise, community activist etc.  I became more involved with more actives which meant I had friends associated with each team I joined; I loved being able to bring together all my groups of friends and creating ways for us all to hang out. I loved  that I had the opportunity to meet many people from different backgrounds which always made me appreciate everything that I had been given access too. It was during this time that I realized being able to experience many things really opened my eyes and helped me to understand the world better. I loved being able to share my experiences and discuss the things that I learned and have health dialogue with my peers and having food when we got together just made since to me. So there began my cooking gathering’s that always had a theme and who wouldn’t want to party with Ashle yDene’.     

I always said I was not put on this earth for myself, but to help others. I believe in family, God, community, giving back, growth, wealth, health and happiness. I am a researcher by nature I love discovering new things, sharing what I’ve learned and using it to encourage and motivate others.  I live for great food, great ambiance, great times with amazing people creating memories I will never forget. Here you will be able to get a look at a few of my favorite things and join me as I dive into new adventures while I make #MyDreamBecomeReality. 

With Ashley Dene’ you will get my honest opinion of my fave things that I feel are Haute but I will also tell you the things not so Haute! Ashley Dene’ was created to be a free space to share my thoughts, opinions, share my fave things, enlighten the community and create a platform for Black Business to shine while encouraging entrepreneurship and consulting to help others reach there #Dreams. I’m working to build a village of #TeamHaute  members that will support each other and create opportunities amongst ourselves to create wealth. So I invite you all to join #TeamHaute and be a part of my experiences as I explore this wonderful world full of amazing black entrepreneurs. You will get the inside scoop of all things #Haute from new businesses, health, restaurants, events, history, cooking live with Ashely Dene’, culture etc.

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