Motivational Mom of the Month - Ashley Williams

There's just something about September, right?

All the kids are back in school and routines are back in place. It can be a challenging time for us moms to remember ourselves and our needs. Make sure you are making the time for yourself each week doing the things that fill your cup. I know coming to class always brightens my mood especially when I get to spend time with awesome moms like our September Motivational Mom of the Month, Ashley!

Please join me in getting to know a little bit more about Ashley.

How did you find FIT4MOM Richmond and how long have you been a part of our village?

I found out when Rivermill announced classes coming to our neighborhood! I have been a member ever since!

What do you love most about being part of this community?

Learning from each and every mom. As a new mom it can be overwhelming, and the internet does not always help. Hearing everyone’s experiences is so helpful in our journey!

Who are you a mom to?

June Bliss Williams, she is 6 months old and perfection.

What is your favorite thing about being a mom?

Making my daughter laugh, and being able to teach her all of the things.

What two items would you take with you if you were shipwrecked on a deserted island where all your food and water needs were taken care of?

I’d bring my emotional support water bottle and my dogs.

If you had a time machine, would you travel to the future or back to the past?

I would probably travel back to Thailand for our wedding and honeymoon

How do you practice self-care?

Reading before bed, makeup and shopping, so cliche.

Where did you grow up and how did you end up in Richmond?

I grew up in Woodbury Minnesota. We moved from Minnesota to be closer to my mother in law.

How did becoming a mother change you?

I’ve been able to find more energy to not only take care of myself but a whole other person as well.

What is the last great book or television series you've read/watched?

The Bear

How did you meet your partner?

We met online 7 years ago. So happy I joined that dating site!

What did you want to be when you grew up?

A pilot, which is funny because I work from home now..

If you could choose one song to play every time you walked into a room for the rest of your life, what song would you choose and why?

Some early 2000’s Tegan and Sara, because I am so moody

If your five-year-old self suddenly found themselves inhabiting your current body, what would they do first?

Use adult amounts of money to buy childrens candy

Ashley, you CRACK ME UP! I felt so seen by your comment about your emotional support water bottle because, same! Why is that a thing!? I'm also extremely jealous of a Taiwan wedding and honeymoon - you are so cool!

June is perfection and we are so glad you are a part of Our Village! Thank you for sharing more about yourself.

- megan