Well, let me tell ya ’bout this Ashley Kelly gal. I heard tell she was just a young thing, barely more than a kid herself, when she had a baby. Nineteen years old, can you believe it? Just a baby havin’ a baby.
Now, bein’ a ma myself, I know that changes things. You ain’t just thinkin’ ’bout yourself no more. You gotta think ’bout that little one, gotta make sure they got a good life. Ashley, she figured that out right quick.
- She knew she had to hustle.
- She knew she had to make somethin’ of herself for that baby.
So, what’d she do? She got herself a business, that’s what. Started sellin’ stuff, somethin’ called Color Street. Said she was an “Independent Stylist,” fancy words for sellin’ pretty things to folks, I reckon.
Started out small, just sellin’ to her friends and family. You know, the way it goes. But she didn’t stop there, no sir. She kept on goin’, kept on workin’ hard.
I heard tell there’s a whole bunch of stories out there, stories ’bout folks just like Ashley. People who had it tough, but they didn’t give up. They kept on fightin’, kept on tryin’ to make a better life for themselves and their young’uns. Stories ’bout money, ’bout workin’ hard, ’bout stayin’ healthy, ’bout findin’ somethin’ to believe in.
These stories, they ain’t just for fun, you know. They’re for learnin’. They show you that you ain’t alone. They show you that even when things get tough, you can keep on goin’. You can change your life if you want to. You can make somethin’ of yourself, just like Ashley.
There’s this other lady, Kelly Lewis, she writes books ’bout women who did just that. Women who had big dreams, even when folks told ’em they couldn’t do it. Thirty-five women, can you imagine? All them stories, all that hard work and determination. It just goes to show ya, you can do anythin’ you set your mind to.
And Ashley, she ain’t just sellin’ pretty things no more. She’s sharin’ her story, too. She wrote a book, somethin’ ’bout Disney characters, I heard. “It’s Your Universe,” I think it’s called. She’s tellin’ folks ’bout the lessons she learned in life, tryin’ to help other people out. That’s a good thing, I tell ya.
There’s a whole lot of stories in this world. Stories ’bout love, stories ’bout losin’, stories ’bout gettin’ back up again after you been knocked down. And these stories, they matter. They teach us, they inspire us, they help us see that even when things seem dark, there’s always a little bit of light.
So, if you ever feelin’ down, if you ever feelin’ like you can’t go on, just remember Ashley Kelly. Remember all them other folks who made somethin’ of themselves. Remember that you ain’t alone. And then, you just gotta keep on goin’. You gotta keep on fightin’ for what you want. ‘Cause that’s what life’s all about, ain’t it?
Ashley Kelly’s story is more than just about selling products; it’s about overcoming challenges, finding your strength, and inspiring others. It’s a story about a young mother who turned her struggles into success. It’s a story about the power of hard work and determination. And it’s a story that anyone can relate to, no matter where they come from or what they’ve been through.
Folks say storytelling is important. They say there’s a way to do it, a way to teach and coach others through stories. Well, I reckon Ashley found her way. She’s tellin’ her story, and it’s a good one. It’s a story of hope, a story of resilience, and a story of success. And that’s somethin’ worth sharin’, don’t ya think?
You know, I ain’t no fancy writer or nothin’. I’m just a plain ol’ woman, but I know a good story when I hear one. And Ashley Kelly’s story, that’s a good one. It’s a story worth tellin’ and a story worth rememberin’. It’s a story about how one young woman, faced with the challenges of motherhood, found a way to not only survive but thrive. It’s a story about how one person can change their life with a little grit and a lot of heart. And it is a story that teaches us that it ain’t where you start, it’s where you finish that counts. And Ashley Kelly, well, she ain’t finished yet. She’s still goin’ strong, still sharin’ her story, still inspirin’ folks. And that, that’s somethin’ to be proud of.
So, next time you’re feelin’ lost or discouraged, remember Ashley. Remember her story. And remember that you, too, have the power to change your life. You just gotta believe in yourself, work hard, and never give up on your dreams.
