Meet Ashlee: A Glimpse of Life Through Her Lens

“Everyone is deserving of having their photos taken; no matter the age, income, gender, ethnicity, culture, etc. Everyone is different - some are privileged and others are not. I’m here to break that cycle and say, you are worth capturing.”

Taking ownership and strategizing ways to overcome adversity is nothing new to Good Coworking’s Ashlee Freese. She is elevated from experiencing and overcoming her challenges, to empowering and encouraging others to do the same along the way. In her journey thus far, she has been a Jane-of-all-trades, and is mastering them all. From Photographer to Coffee Connoisseur to Guest Experience Manager, she balances each endeavor with grace, as her heart for connectivity and consideration for all shines through.

As a multiracial woman, Ashlee has made it a priority to utilize her skills and emotional maturity in ways that create a safe space for racially diverse conversations to take place. In addition to starting intentional conversation, she is creating opportunities with her photography to allow individuals and families in the low-socioeconomic status range to participate in professional photoshoots. The identity crisis and lack of belonging Ashlee has experienced throughout her life is something she wants to leverage in a positive way. As a result, she focuses her business model on serving all demographics to encourage equitable fortuity.

The valuable piece of advice she’d give her younger self is to shift the life-altering negativity that caused her to be more sensitive to a challenging world.

Whether you’ve been introduced to Ashlee by walking through the doors of Good Coworking, or at on-site at a photoshoot, you will know that her story is far from complete. Perhaps, you will soon have a chance to indulge in conversation over espresso from her in-the-works coffee shop. However your paths cross, she’d love the opportunity to get to know you exactly as you want your voice to be heard.