Ashley Mitchell is multi-passionate creator and new mom. Over the course of her life, she has had the unique opportunity to experience a myriad of physical and mental training philosophies along with real-world challenges that served as critical catalysts for introspection and growth, and has consistently shown the ability to dissect self-limiting beliefs and trauma to summon grit, fortitude, and creativity. Ashley has also become a powerful voice speaking out against racial inequality in the fitness space. her work has garnered fast follow-ship and influence, making her an agent of untold levels of inspiration and strength. Given her powerful impact and ongoing work throughout the community, Ashley has been aggressively sought by numerous podcasts, local papers, and news stations to provide perspective and insight into topics ranging from pure fitness to education to social justice. She was chosen by Boston Magazine as one of 5 Black Women Making the Fitness Scene More Inclusive and one of 9 Black Fitness Professionals to Follow. When asked about her teaching philosophy, she says it can be summed up in two quotes; the first is her own: “You can rest, but you can’t quit.” The other, a favorite from graduate school by Aristotle: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Ashley currently works in several capacities, including stay-at-home mom to Zion, Director of the Movement School at Down Under Yoga where she also teaches strength classes, consults in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and most proudly, runs The Courage Campaign, a non-profit founded with her husband Mark.