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As an author, I’m going to tell you something that is truly in character to my brand: reading is one of the best forms of education out there and often the best medicine. Write that one down and post it on your fridge because it’s a keeper.

I love to dive into good fiction novels as an easy escape from the world, but I’ve also found that in nonfiction books – even the creative nonfiction memoirs – there are absolute gems of advice, resources, and information to help you become whatever it is you want most in life. For that reason, I have a few types of nonfiction categories I refer to on the daily basis: books about spirituality, business books, and books on general relatable life advice. When it comes to fiction though, I’ve enjoyed and written all kinds of genres, from thriller to drama and romance, fantasy and science fiction, and action adventure! 

On another hand, podcasts are a much newer trend that I fell in love with in 2020. Most of my podcast preferences are business related though, but I do have a few for general life advice that I enjoy and heavily rely on when I need motivation or guidance. Whatever your go-to way of learning is you’ll be sure to find something among my favorites that will help you on your personal and professional journey.

After graduating college in April 2019, I never thought I’d need to prioritize my own personal development, but I quickly learned that many of the skills I wanted or needed to have in life to succeed, hadn’t been taught to me in school.

If you’re someone like me who is constantly trying out new endeavors, taking on new business opportunities or projects, and just enjoys working on yourself as a person, you’ll find that educating yourself through a variety of platforms is actually crucial to growing into the boss babe you’re striving to become every day.

Books and podcasts are just a start – I often find myself diving into YouTube videos (the OG of free online education), investing in online courses provided by entrepreneurs and industry experts, and aligning myself with mentors and groups of entrepreneurs who have the same goals and want to work together to build our brands and businesses. I’ll be touching on a lot of these subjects in my blog posts, but if you have any additional questions or information about my own journey and how to kickstart yours, reach out to me on my Contact Page.

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Author 🤓📚 SHE THAT BRAVES THE PAGE. ✍🏽 Content Creation, Beauty + Wellness, & Style ✨ Multipassionate #entrepreneur 🛩🌏👠🎻🎹🍵⛳️ Sincerely, Ashlea 💋 #lifestyleblogger 💋 www.aehearn.com

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First time after a year picking up the clubs, so t First time after a year picking up the clubs, so totally not mad about this slice 🤣⛳️
Had such a glamorous time at the @lyricopera 2023 Had such a glamorous time at the @lyricopera 2023 Wine Auction last weekend! 🍷 Can’t wait to share ALL the fabulous details on @chicagostarmedia and in my blog so stay tuned for info on the featured vintners — like the guest of honor @maisonjosephdrouhin — for all my fellow wine lovers! 🥂

Also, if you haven’t yet experienced the pageantry of Lyric Opera of Chicago, be sure to grab tickets for their upcoming performances of West Side Story starting Friday, June 2. 🎭 

Thank you to the 2023 Wine Auction’s co-chairs Nancy Searle and Erica Sandner and vice chairs Suzanne Mulshine and Eileen Murphy for allowing me the inside scoop of the planning for this incredible spectacle, and for allowing me to cover it on behalf of Chicago Star Media! ✨

#lyricopera #chicagostar #wineauction #winelover #vintner #editor #winemaker #auction #opera #operahouse #downtownchicago
My first experience at the opera in Chicago did no My first experience at the opera in Chicago did not disappoint last weekend! 🎶 Such a pleasure getting to see the Rising Stars performance at @lyricopera and SO excited to come back tonight and tomorrow on behalf of @chicagostarmedia for Lyric’s highly anticipated 2023 Wine Auction!!! 🍷 Head to the #linkinbio to read my exclusive interview with the co-chairs and vice chairs for ALL the glamorous details! 🥂 #thearts #opera #editor #downtownchicago #wineauction
Had an incredibly serene afternoon with @sloluz ma Had an incredibly serene afternoon with @sloluz making the cutest candles at @candlecastleco — and there’s simply no better place to do candle making in Chicago! 🕯️

I wrote all about the soothing experience and how this is the perfect activity for a rainy day or even a chill adventure for bridal parties (the all-white interior is drop-dead gorgeous and the heavenly scents are icing on top of the cake!)

Thank you to your amazing instructor Sunshine who lit up our session with her joyful personality AND for recommending the best lunch spot across the street while waiting for our candles to cool ➡️ @thestopalong 🍕

Head to the #linkinbio to read the full blog and book your experience! Thanks for the invite @sloluz 🥂

#candlemaking #candlecastleco #candlelovers #rainydayactivity #bridalparties #thestopalong #newyorkstylepizza #diy #diycandles
Shout-out to the amazing and beautiful @dolceandch Shout-out to the amazing and beautiful @dolceandchabata for the invite to the Miami-themed Golden Girls Kitchen VIP party!!! 💕💕 Although I’ve never seen the show you can tell from this pop-up that these ladies knew how to throw down… From amazing cocktails to dangerously cheesy lasagna and cheesecake, a super adorbs upstairs seating area with yard games and lights, and a gift shop! This chic experience opens TOMORROW, May 10 to the public so grab to tickets Chicago and check out the restaurant’s full menu (that sugar cookie was TDF!!! 😍) ➡️ @chicagobucketlist 🍹 #goldengirls #vipparty #popup #chicago #chicagoeats #wickerparkchicago #bucketlisters
Bazaar Meat by José Andrés is the perfect spot f Bazaar Meat by José Andrés is the perfect spot for upscale pre-opera dining in Chicago, just steps away from the renowned @lyricopera ❤️ From the excellent service and intimate ambiance to decadent bites and breathtaking views, it’s an absolute MUST for meat lovers and foodies alike. 🥩 

Head to the #linkinbio to read my new blog with reviews on daring and inventive dishes from Michelin-starred @chefjoseandres including:

🌮 Unconventional tacos with caviar 
🍭 Cotton candy foie gras
🍟 Patatas bravas 
🥯 Bagels and lox with salmon roe fish eggs
🥬 Grilled gem lettuce 
🥂 And my choice of wine, of course!

Thanks for joining me @sloluz 💕

#bazaarmeat #chefjoseandres #downtownchicago #steakhouse #barmar #restaurantreview #foodblogger #travelblogger #foodandwine #winelovers #steaklovers
Had such an amazing time at the @chicagostarmedia Had such an amazing time at the @chicagostarmedia 3rd Birthday Celebration last night and helping to plan it as Associate Editor alongside @candidcandace, our Publisher Elaine Hyde, and the rest of the team! And so excited to be able to put together future Chicago Star networking happy hours (stay tuned for details!)🎈🎂

HUGE thank you to @gene_georgetti steakhouse for hosting us with such incredible service and so honored to have them so close by as neighbors — you guys are actually amazing and I can’t wait to come back for dinner!!! And thank you to @marianosmarket for our dangerously delicious cake that was TDF. 🍰 

Thank you to everyone who came out to support us and help celebrate!!! And if you’re just now hearing about Chicago Star, be sure to check out the page, our website, our two newsletters, and give us a follow to keep updated with uplifting news and ALL THE events in the Windy City ➡️➡️➡️ @chicagostarmedia ⭐️

📸 Reel by @catiekeogh (thanks for putting this video together Catie!!! 💕) #chicago #media #downtownchicago #chicagonews #csm #theloop #chicagoloop #editor #birthday #marianos #steakhouse #rivernorth
Feeling totally renewed from this past weekend of Feeling totally renewed from this past weekend of mental and spiritual awakening! 🤯 So grateful and incredibly proud to be in partnership with so many influential individuals, business leaders, and power couples across the globe who are providing the world a beacon of hope, especially in times where people need it the most. 🙏🏽 #springrenewal #conference #phoenix #business #businessowner #mentorship #ild #awakening #financialfreedom #leadership #personaldevelopment
When you grow up religiously reading @teenvogue an When you grow up religiously reading @teenvogue and @voguemagazine and then get to DINE in one of the  designer stores you fell in love with as a little girl 😍…who knew this was an option?! 

The @ralphlauren Chicago restaurant is très chic, my friends. It has amazing escargot (not too salty and was great paired with a dryer Reisling), a delicious crab cake that was the perfect size and not too rich, and had just all around INCREDIBLE service (I haven’t had service this good since taking my car to the @lexususa dealership in Bellevue, WA 🤣). 

The entire ambiance is a total bougie vibe that made me feel right at home. 🙏🏽🥂 Got to experience just a little taste of all the amazing things to come. Always so grateful to have places like these right at my finger tips in this incredible city that also act as a reminder of what I’m working towards! 

➡️ Head to the #linkinbio to read my full review in my new blog, “Ralph Lauren Restaurant in Chicago: High Fashion Meets World-Class Dining.” 😍🙌🏽 Thanks for keeping me the best company lovely @sloluz ❤️❤️

#ralphlauren #ralphlaurenrestaurantchicago #rl #chicago #wineanddine #foodblogger #lifestyleblogger #downtownchicago #designer #poloralphlauren
For those of you wondering if you should have risk For those of you wondering if you should have risked it for the biscuit and came out to the @cubs game I can safely tell you it was WAY too cold to be at a baseball game (even though it was 60 degrees just yesterday…okay Chicago) 🥶 #chicago #cubs #isitspringyet
Thank you @chicagostarmedia and @cloudbarchicago f Thank you @chicagostarmedia and @cloudbarchicago for inviting me to the Springtime Sips: An Evening Above the City cocktail party 94 floors high in the sky! Can’t wait to write up this story 🍸 #cloudbar #360chicago #cloudbarchicago #johnhancocktower #cocktailparty #presspass #chicagostarmedia #editor #sexandthecitystyle
Thank GOD I moved to a city with such a fabulous s Thank GOD I moved to a city with such a fabulous symphony!!! So much history behind my love for Carmina Burana, from performing it with the Edwardsville High School Symphonic Orchestra to seeing the ballet in college 😍😍 absolutely STOKED to see tonight’s performance for one of the best orchestras in the world! @chicagosymphony 🎻 not to mention this photo with a gigantic Alice (my violin since childhood) has made my entire night!! ❤️ #chicagosymphony #carminaburana #chicago
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