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COFFEE TALK
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ASHLEY N.
ASHLEY'S FAMOUS COOKIES
A sit-down chat with ASHLEY N., owner of Ashley's Famous Cookies
Our First Cup
Strong and Bold
When Ashton was 3 years old, I became pregnant with the twins. We were in the middle of the pandemic, and it was one of the scariest moments of my life. I was also trying to keep my business afloat while dealing with personal issues. My anxiety was through the roof, and I hid it from the world due to the trauma I was experiencing from my last relationship. I felt like I was drowning behind closed doors. I went from being a single mom of one child to a single mom of three! However, I refused to let my circumstances become my excuse. I do everything for them and hold my head high. I know my story and know that I am strong. They are a constant reminder that I can overcome anything.
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Let’s Sit for a Cup of Tea One thing that I have made a personal mission in the past year is to make more time for myself and my family. I have always been the type of person who doesn’t want to stop working on a task until it is complete, and I’m learning to set boundaries with my workloads. There is always going to be another thing on the to-do list or another chore that needs to be done. Sometimes you need to take a break and just have some fun.
I’ve always had a passion for baking, but it wasn't something that I planned on pursuing. In 2016, I had my first-born son, Ashton, and often found myself craving chocolate chip cookies. I was eating them so often that I decided to try and make them from scratch. After making them my mom wouldn't eat any other cookie. When I would bring cookies home, she would always say, "I don't want those. I only want Ashley's Famous Cookies." After about a year and half of her constantly telling me that I need to sell my cookies, I gave it a shot.
A Batch Made In Heaven
I enjoy the freedom to be creative and work outside the box. I love that I get to work with my hands and create something that makes people happy and feel loved. Having always been a jack-of-all-trades, I am able to tie a lot of my interests into one with my work. And although I wear many hats, it keeps me on my toes … there is always a new adventure around the corner.
A Magical Blend
I hope to inspire others who have a dream and have been counted out because of the odds against them. I hope to spread love through my work and open more doors for myself and others. I want to take something ordinary and make it magical. To me, Ashley’s Famous Cookies is more than just a cookie company. It’s a dream. I hope to create an experience for others through my product that makes them feel happy and in the moment. I have so many ideas for the future, and I look forward to making them a reality.
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Ashley N. is the owner of Ashley’s Famous Cookies, which offers delectable one-of-a-kind creations such as stuffed red velvet, banana pudding, and caramel toffee cookies. She can be reached via Instagram @ashleysfamouscookies or ashleysfamouscookies.com.
WRITER
Lindsay Martell
