ABOUT ASHLEY

Nashville native Ashley Hayden has a curious mind and a desire to create. She approaches her work with intention and thoughtfulness, often being the most soft-spoken yet critically engaged person in the room. With experience in both the visual and performing arts, Ashley has developed a deep appreciation for every aspect of art, which she brings into her work in design and marketing.

Originally a dance education major, Ashley graduated Cum Laude with a B.S. in Journalism from Belmont University. Her interest in marketing was sparked by an internship at American Songwriter Magazine. Meanwhile, her commitment to a part-time retail job led to a promotion upon graduation. As a visual merchandiser, she gained valuable hands-on experience working with marketing materials and gained real-time insights from customers.

Although Ashley's career path has not been linear, she has effectively connected the various threads of her diverse experiences. Piece by piece, she quietly built the foundation of her future from the parts of her past. A dancer, an artist, a writer, a teacher, a sales advisor, an intern, an assistant, a merchandiser, a manager, and a designer. Today, she is a creative marketing director, combining all these facets into a cohesive and impactful career.