Hello, I’m Ashley
Empowering Busy Professionals to Break Through Limiting Beliefs, Build Meaningful Relationships, and Create Harmony in Every Area of Life.
Become the Creator of your life.
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. - Marianne Williamson
I see how exhausted you are, how the weight of it all feels unbearable.
I see you, excelling in a high-stress career but feeling trapped by the pressure, the expectations, and the weight of responsibility.
I see you questioning if this is all there is—pouring everything into your work while your personal life and relationships suffer.
I see you running on empty, constantly in fight-or-flight mode, longing for harmony but unsure how to create it.
I see you feeling disconnected from yourself and the people who matter most, carrying the guilt of never being fully present.
I see you pushing through exhaustion, believing you have to sacrifice your well-being for success.
There is another way…..
You don’t have to struggle any longer. But I totally get it because 6 years ago I was in your shoes.
I had a great job, but the stress was overwhelming, and I found myself constantly in fight-or-flight mode, with my nervous system shot. I was stuck in a cycle of stress and exhaustion, unable to build meaningful relationships or find harmony in my personal life.
Through my journey, I learned how to step out of survival mode and reclaim my life. I discovered how to align my work with all areas of my life.
Now, I help busy professionals in demanding careers break through limiting beliefs, build meaningful relationships, and create a sense of empowerment and harmony in all areas of life.
Let me help you break free from burnout, reconnect with your passions, and create a life of fulfillment and harmony.
Hello there, I am Ashley….
I’m an Integrative NLP Coach and personal development expert, specializing in helping professionals in high-stress careers, like firefighting and aviation, move from surviving to thriving. I empower individuals to rediscover their life’s purpose and build a fulfilling, harmonious life in both work and personal realms.
It’s my mission to help you break free from the stress, burnout, and overwhelm, so you can experience the freedom to thrive.
I want to empower you to live a life in alignment with your highest potential and feel fullfilled in all areas of your life!
Let me share some of my story.
For years, I pushed my body to its limits, physically rehabbing to stay strong for an intense job. On the outside, I looked capable and resilient, but on the inside, I was carrying deep pain and sorrow—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. My relationships suffered. I felt disconnected from my family and from myself. No matter how much I achieved, something was missing.
I knew I couldn’t keep living that way. I had to start digging deep, unraveling the patterns that kept me stuck in survival mode. I immersed myself in understanding the nervous system, mindset, and the unconscious beliefs that were running my life. Through this journey, I found healing, harmony, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Now, I help others who feel trapped in stress, burnout, and disconnection. I guide professionals in high-intensity careers to break through limiting beliefs, build meaningful relationships, and create a life of empowerment and alignment—because I know firsthand that thriving isn’t just about physical strength, but about true inner harmony.
Some Fun Facts About Me:
I grew up in Eastern Montana.
I was a Grizzly! Pole Vaulting at the University of Montana.
I studied abroad in Australia, Mate!
After leaving my Smokejumper career, I got my skydive license.
I had the opportunity to fly a Twin Otter over the Atlantic Ocean.
My boyfriend and I live in the mountains of Idaho with our dog Hank!
I love traveling and expereincing other cultures.
Nature is my joy!
Your Coach, Ashley Taylor
Founder of Born of Ashes LLC, my path into integrative psychology started long before beginning any of my formal training.
For over a decade, I worked as a Wildland Firefighter for the U.S. Forest Service, working on engines, helicopters, and hotshot crews. I ultimately found my home at the McCall Smokejumper Base in McCall, Idaho.
After sustaining multiple injuries, I decided to leave my position and pursue a career that would allow me to give back to the community I call family.
Intending to become a smokejumper pilot, I got all of my aviation certifications and ratings. I spent several years flying Twin Otters worldwide and eventually moved on, flying the Citation XL for a corporate charter company in Seattle, WA.
Even through my healing journey started in the physical body, I was exposed to many other concepts through yoga teacher training and meditation. These alternative practices helped me understand the need to heal the emotional, mental, and spiritual bodies, as well. I was exposed to neuro linguistic programming, inner child work, shadow work, and healing from generational trauma, which led me to seek additional education and training.
Eventually, I knew this was how I wanted to give back to the wildland fire and pilot communities or any individual experiencing mental and emotional stress from a demanding career.
I now guide beautiful souls as an Integrative NLP Coach and in the Ancient Hawaiian Healing Arts. I hold certifications as a Master Practitioner in NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming), MER® (Mental and Emotional Release), and Hypnosis with The Association for Integrative Psychology.
Why Born of Ashes?
The mythology of the Phoenix spans many cultures. After a long life, these mythical creatures were said to die in a fire of their own making only to rise again out of the ashes.
This symbology is comparable to the many births we might experience in our own lifetime. Who we thought we were, dies of our own making, as we find a way to rise again from the ashes.
Though this might sound cliché, our process will light the fire, which will allow you to rise and live at your highest potential.
