Ashley M. Williams

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CEO & Founder at RIZZARR | Keynote Speaker | Author | Host of The Ripple Effect of You Podcast @ RIZZARR
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Detroit, Michigan, United States, United States
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About Ashley M. Williams

As a serial entrepreneur, transformational speaker, author, and host, I love creating content to guide people to their purpose. My voice and content creation are my chosen tools that I use to share empowerment, knowledge, inspiration, and insights on how each of us can connect our passions to our purpose. I’ve always been inspired by how we can use communication to uplift, heal, and positively transform the world around us. This led me to study broadcast and digital journalism at the University of Southern California, to intern for numerous media entities worldwide, and then to become a broadcast journalist for NBC News, WBAL Radio, and later, USA Today. Now, I am the CEO and founder of RIZZARR.Years of editorial, managerial, and entrepreneurial experiences have guided my work in inspiring my generation - especially creators - to also use their voices and content creation to live out their purpose, while simultaneously creating positive change. I get the joy and honor of motivating those looking for purpose in their marketing or journalism pursuits. I also get the delight of leading soulful conversations as well as teaching content marketing and spirituality courses to empower individuals to realize and live out their greatest potential.Both my book and podcast, The Ripple Effect of You, dive deeply into leading people to find their purpose using practices inspired by spiritual teachings so that they are able to connect with their intuition and authentic self, to identify their passions, and to redefine their inner truths, while also letting go of their limiting beliefs or past negative experiences. When speaking to groups or businesses, my intentions are to use my words to equip them in creating a clearer understanding of their entity's purpose as well as how they can better connect that purpose with their customers and workforce, especially younger generations, through technology and content marketing. When I settle down for the day, you’ll find me writing, reading a good book (currently loving Mat and Ash's The Inner Work), or planning my next travel adventure. You’ll also probably find me either moderating or speaking at an event in Metro Detroit or somewhere around the world for an entity (like the U.S. Department of State), at a meeting representing one of the mission-driven boards that I’m a part of, or at a gathering enjoying the city I call home. If you see me, make sure to say hello! :)

Ashley M. Williams's Current Company Details
RIZZARR

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CEO & Founder at RIZZARR | Keynote Speaker | Author | Host of The Ripple Effect of You Podcast
Ashley M. Williams Work Experience Details
  • Rizzarr
    Ceo & Founder
    Rizzarr Jan 2021 - Present
    Detroit, Michigan, Us
    At RIZZARR, we're building an AI-enabled B2B CaaS platform and marketplace that connects brands with vetted creators who produce high-quality authentic and purpose-driven content using data science. Our mission is to elevate creators globally and to authentically showcase a brand's purpose through content.
  • Ashley M. Williams, Inc.
    Chief Content Creator & Founder
    Ashley M. Williams, Inc. Jun 2022 - Present
    Detroit, Michigan, Us
    This company acts as a vehicle for me to produce my podcast as well as to create books, events, courses, and inspirational marketing campaigns that connect to my personal brand. Through this company, I hope to empower and positively transform generations now and in the future. I am passionate about helping to create a world in which each of us not only believes wholeheartedly in our talents and potential but we are also greatly inspired to connect our passions to our soul purpose.
  • Ashley M. Williams, Inc.
    Host Of The Ripple Effect Of You Podcast
    Ashley M. Williams, Inc. Jan 2024 - Present
    Detroit, Michigan, Us
    Navigating life and going after your dreams can be disheartening at times. That’s why I created my podcast, “The Ripple Effect of You”, to inspire and empower you to realize the limitless positive impact of your life purpose and dreams. On my show, I dive into things that I’m learning connected to spirituality, content creation, entrepreneurship, and how to live your best life. Tune in!
  • Ashley M. Williams, Inc.
    Author, The Ripple Effect Of You: Believe In The Impact Of Your Life
    Ashley M. Williams, Inc. Jun 2022 - Present
    Detroit, Michigan, Us
    Details TBA!
  • Comcast
    Rizzarr Selected For Comcast Sportstech Accelerator – 2023 Cohort
    Comcast Feb 2023 - Present
    Philadelphia, Pa, Us
    The cohort for the program ended in September 2023 but RIZZARR and those of the cohort are still very connected to the team. At the Comcast SportsTech Accelerator, the team scouts, coaches, and accelerates the growth of innovative companies from around the globe, fostering the evolution of technology that's shaping the sports experience. Every selected company gains direct access to key decision-makers and industry leaders within our SportsTech partner consortium, which includes four Comcast NBCUniversal sports brands: NBC Sports, Sky Sports, Comcast Spectacor, and Golf – alongside NASCAR, WWE, Premier League, PGA TOUR, and more.
  • The Skillman Foundation
    External Relations & Partnerships Committee Member
    The Skillman Foundation Jan 2023 - Present
    Detroit, Mi, Us
    The Skilliman Foundation is powerfully changing the education landscape and empowering youth to believe in themselves. At The Skillman Foundation, both their grantmaking and advocacy are designed for, and shaped by, the rising Generation Z and their demand for an equitable education system – one that produces career-ready skills and rewards independent, creative thinkers who solve old problems and forge new worlds.
  • U.S. Department Of State
    International Speaker For U.S. Speaker Program
    U.S. Department Of State Aug 2019 - Present
    Washington, Dc, Us
    I was invited to be a speaker for the U.S. Department of State. As a speaker in the department's U.S. Speaker Program, I address topics identified and developed by U.S. missions, generally U.S. embassies and consulates, worldwide in cooperation with the U.S. Department of State’s International Information Programs Bureau. I am sent abroad – either in person or virtually – to engage and consult with key foreign audiences. I speak on various topics including entrepreneurship, technology, youth and women empowerment, youth issues, and the media industry.
  • Harpercollins Leadership
    Contributing Author
    Harpercollins Leadership Feb 2020 - Present
    Nashville, Tn, Us
    "Wildpreneurs: A Practical Guide to Pursuing Your Passion as a Business" by Tamara Jacob, Book Link: https://amzn.to/3LrPTPj"Through An Entrepreneur's Eyes: A Collection of Millionaire, Mentor, and Mentee Business Relationship Case Studies" by Donald Snider, Book Link: https://amzn.to/3LrPTPj (*Note this book was self-published by Donald Snider)
  • Techstars Detroit
    Techstars Mentor
    Techstars Detroit Nov 2022 - Sep 2024
    Detroit, Michigan, Us
  • National Association For Media Literacy Education
    Board Member
    National Association For Media Literacy Education Jan 2020 - Sep 2024
    Albany, New York, Us
    NAMLE is a national membership organization dedicated to media literacy as a basic life skill for the 21st century. Its vision is to help individuals of all ages develop the habits of inquiry and skills of expression that they need to be critical thinkers, effective communicators and active citizens in today’s world. Its mission is ”to expand and improve the practice of media literacy education in the United States.” NAMLE publishes the Journal of Media Literacy Education and hosts a biennial conference.
  • Detroit Public Television
    Board Of Trustees Member
    Detroit Public Television Jun 2021 - Jan 2024
    Wixom, Mi, Us
    Detroit Public Television is the viewer-supported PBS member station serving the nation's 11th largest television market. Detroit Public TV is active in the community producing local programs showcasing arts, culture, news, and analysis; and educational outreach campaigns using the power of media to broaden knowledge and understanding. DPTV provides open access to trusted, balanced, and inspiring content and fosters essential, enriching conversations, in partnership with our diverse community.
  • Michigan Science Center
    Council Member, Young Professionals Advisory Council
    Michigan Science Center Oct 2022 - Oct 2023
    Detroit, Mi, Us
    The Michigan Science Center (MiSci) is a Smithsonian affiliate that inspires minds of all ages through STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), discovery, innovation, and interactive education in Detroit and greater Michigan. The Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC) is a group of diverse professionals dedicated to increasing community engagement and encouraging greater adult participation in MiSci activities, special exhibitions, annual “Illuminate” event, social gatherings, and more.
  • Level
    Community Member
    Level Sep 2022 - Aug 2023
    New York, Us
    Level is a powerful multiracial community of women tackling the racial wealth gap by investing in Black women. Through angel investing and authentic conversations about the racial wealth gap, Level unites powerful women from various industries and backgrounds through the common goal of uplifting Black women.
  • The Association For Women In Communications
    Board Member At Large (Detroit Chapter)
    The Association For Women In Communications Apr 2021 - Jun 2023
    Springfield, Missouri, Us
    AWC is a professional organization that champions the advancement of women across all communications disciplines.
  • Global Shapers Community
    Advisor – Detroit Global Shapers Hub
    Global Shapers Community Nov 2019 - Dec 2022
    Cologny, Geneva, Ch
    The Global Shapers Community is an initiative of the World Economic Forum. The Global Shapers Community is a network of young people driving dialogue, action and change. Ashley was selected to join the Detroit Global Shapers HUB Advisory Board.
  • First Independence Bank
    Next-Gen Board Of Advisors – Chairperson And Strategist
    First Independence Bank Jan 2019 - Dec 2022
    Detroit, Michigan, Us
    First Independence Bank created a new opportunity to empower the leaders of tomorrow by exposing them to operations within the banking industry, corporate and community engagement, as well as leadership development. The First Independence Bank Next-Gen Board of Advisors includes 13 Metro Detroit leaders who represent diverse industries to contribute to the vision of the bank.
  • M12 - Microsoft'S Venture Fund
    Rizzarr Selected For The Inaugural Cohort Of The Saas Launch Lab
    M12 - Microsoft'S Venture Fund Sep 2020 - Nov 2020
    San Francisco, California, Us
    RIZZARR was selected as one of 12 companies for the Inaugural SaaS Launch Lab. The SaaS Launch Lab is a series of virtual workshops for Pre-seed female-led companies developing SaaS enterprise solutions. The program is designed to help female founders refine their proof of concept, find the right product market fit, build a team, and raise a Series Seed round. The series culminates in the opportunity for 1:1 sessions with M12 investors.
  • Techbridge Girls
    Board Member
    Techbridge Girls Aug 2018 - Nov 2020
    Oakland, California, Us
    Techbridge Girls inspires girls to discover a passion for technology, science and engineering, empowering our future innovators and leaders. Through hands-on activities, role models and worksite visits, family outreach, and teacher professional development, Techbridge builds a strong network of support for girls to expand their career options, instill confidence and diversify our future workforce.
  • Buf Of Mi
    President Of Buf Connect
    Buf Of Mi Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
    Detroit, Michigan, Us
    BUF Connect, the Millennial Advisory Council for BUF of Michigan works closely with the organization's leadership in helping to develop its Millennial engagement and social impact strategy throughout Michigan. Members of the board represent an array of industries and engage in various leadership development opportunities. BUF Connect was established in 2013 to activate the young professional arm of the organization to ensure the intergenerational legacy of giving continues.
  • Together Digital
    Board Member – Detroit Chapter
    Together Digital Jun 2019 - Nov 2019
    Cincinnati, Oh, Us
    Created in 2016, TogetherDigital is a national association dedicated to accelerating the advancement and growth of women in digital fields. Ashley served as the Detroit chapter's Speaker Chair.
  • New Leaders Council
    Detroit 2019 Selected Fellow
    New Leaders Council Jan 2019 - Jun 2019
    Washington, Dc, Us
    New Leaders Council is a 501 (c) (3) public charity dedicated to educating a new generation of leaders and to providing those leaders with the tools they need to succeed.
  • Gener8Tor
    Rizzarr – Startup In Gbeta Detroit Accelerator
    Gener8Tor Apr 2019 - May 2019
    Madison, Wi, Us
    gBETA is a program of nationally ranked startup accelerator gener8tor. gBETA is a seven-week accelerator for early-stage companies with local roots. Each program is capped at five teams, and requires no fees and no equity.
  • Techtown
    Rizzarr – Startup In Techtown Business Incubator Center
    Techtown Feb 2018 - Dec 2018
    Detroit, Mi, Us
    RIZZARR was selected to be a part of the TechTown Business Incubator Center (TBIC).
  • Venturecrushfg
    Rizzarr Selected For 10Th Vintage
    Venturecrushfg Sep 2017 - Jun 2018
    VentureCrushFG (formerly First Growth Venture Network) is a NYC-based accelerator that builds a community of Founders (and strives to avoid engendering competition between the founders within VCFG. It is a program for high potential, seed and early stage start-up tech entrepreneurs in and around New York City.
  • Usa Today
    Multimedia Journalist/ Host, Nation Now At Usa Today Network
    Usa Today Oct 2013 - 2014
    Mclean, Va, Us
  • Wbal Radio
    Multimedia Reporter/ Web Producer
    Wbal Radio 2012 - 2013
    Baltimore, Maryland, Us
  • Nbc News
    News Associate For The Today Show, The Grio, Msnbc- Politics Nation With Al Sharpton
    Nbc News Sep 2011 - 2012
    New York, Ny, Us
  • Africa.Com Llc
    Columnist/Blogger
    Africa.Com Llc Aug 2011 - 2012
    Sandton, Johannesburg, Us
  • The Huffington Post
    Blogger
    The Huffington Post Dec 2010 - Oct 2011
    New York City, Ny, Us
  • South Africa'S Grocott'S Newspaper And Cue Television
    Digital Reporter/ Producer
    South Africa'S Grocott'S Newspaper And Cue Television Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
  • Annenberg Tv News
    Reporter
    Annenberg Tv News Jan 2011 - May 2011
    Los Angeles, California, Us
  • Annenberg Tv News
    Producer
    Annenberg Tv News Aug 2010 - Dec 2010
    Los Angeles, California, Us
  • Bbc
    Digital Editorial And Reporting Intern At Bbc Mundo
    Bbc Aug 2010 - Apr 2011
    London, England, Gb
  • Trojan Vision Television
    Host Of Platforum "Politics Day"
    Trojan Vision Television Jan 2010 - Apr 2011
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
  • Usc Annenberg School For Communication And Journalism
    Field News Reporter For Annenberg Radio
    Usc Annenberg School For Communication And Journalism Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
  • Daily Trojan
    News Reporter And Assistant Online Senior Editor
    Daily Trojan Aug 2010 - Mar 2011
  • Abc News
    Field And Series Production Intern For Good Morning America
    Abc News Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
    New York, New York, Us
  • Various Media Entities
    Broadcast Intern
    Various Media Entities May 2008 - May 2010
    Dateline NBC, Nightly News, the Today Show, CNN en Español, CNN International, and People Magazine

Ashley M. Williams Skills

Production Writing Gen Z Adobe Audition Social Media Public Speaking Shooting Audacity Photoshop Event Planning Blogging Digital Media Motivational Speaking Video Editing Digital Journalism Team Leadership Creative Writing Video New Media Millennials Microsoft Office Entrepreneurship Event Management Editing Avid Newscutter Journalism Social Entrepreneurship Social Media Marketing Online Journalism Final Cut Pro Breaking News News Writing Television Marketing Strategy Soundbooth Copy Editing Broadcast Journalism Broadcasting Radio Broadcasting Soundslides Investigative Reporting Premiere Storytelling Avid Multimedia Spanish

Ashley M. Williams Education Details

  • University Of Southern California
    University Of Southern California
    Broadcast And Digital Journalism With Minors In International Relations And Spanish

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