About

Who am I? Well let me tell you.

Hi. My name is Ashley Vaness. I have this thing for smart advertising. I am passionate, driven, destined for greatness and always smiling. I walk with purpose. I like lists. And crossing to-do items off those lists. I am told my personal brand is, “Just get it done. But not in a bossy sort of way.” I love spontaneity, but go crazy without a daily schedule. I believe a brand is only as good as the people who run it. I live by the idea that if you are not an agent of change, you are an object to change.

By day, I am an interactive strategist who comes up with ideas and markets stuff. Beyond that, I am a lover, attempted photographer and I live to dream.

At the end of each day, I remind myself of this: The Greek’s didn’t write obituaries when a man died. Instead, they simply asked, ‘Did he have passion?’

25 Other Random Things About Me

  1. When someone sneezes, even if they are across the room and can’t hear me, I bless them. I expect others to do the same.
  2. I am particular about the pens and highlighters I use.
  3. I can’t wait to have a giant dog who believes he belongs on laps. I will name him Charlie.
  4. My favorite word: captivated. It’s also my favorite way to feel.
  5. My dream job? I’d be a famous photographer.
  6. I’ll admit to being an elevator snob. However, I’m also the girl who starts up conversation with people I don’t know in them.
  7. I hate when people write “thx” for “thanks” or “u” for “you.”  Are we really that lazy?
  8. Bananas with any sort of brown spot make me gag.
  9. I loath when people say, “We can talk about this offline?” while in person. You are already offline.
  10. Hammocks put me at peace.
  11. At one point in my life I really wanted my ears to be pierced with gauges. I pierced my nose with a tiny little gem instead. I took it out after two months.
  12. I want to learn to surf so bad! Someday, I will.
  13. I am dying to live in New York. And perhaps Chicago or Cali for awhile.
  14. One of my favorite movies is Lawn Dogs.
  15. I know how to shoot a 50 caliber Smith and Wesson. I prefer the 44.
  16. I have sky dived, and will likely do it again one day just so I can fall through a cloud.
  17. The first tape I ever owned was TLC’s Crazy Sexy Cool. My first CD was Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill.
  18. I’m a swimmer, a diver and a synchronized swimmer. One fourth of my life has been spent under water.
  19. I thrive under pressure. I get bored when I don’t have too much to do.
  20. I am a M.A.C makeup loyalist.
  21. I own a small 100 year old log cabin in Montana, that is currently inhibited my small animals.
  22. I will never put my relationship status on Facebook. You don’t need to know about my new relationship. Or that my last one ended.
  23. I’ll play Catch Phrase for hours.
  24. Playing sports that require high amounts of hand-eye coordination make me highly insecure.
  25. I heart greeting cards. Buying them. Getting them. Giving them. In fact, someday I may just own a quaint card shop.