We had the good fortune of connecting with Ashley Austin and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Ashley, have you ever found yourself in a spot where you had to decide whether to give up or keep going? How did you make the choice?
I don’t think giving up is ever the answer. Set backs will definitely happen, but giving up should not be a thought. Making alterations or pausing to analyze a solution for a better outcome is definitely key. I feel if you want it bad enough & understand the importance of your vision and where you’re going with it, you will take a million no’s and shed some tears to see the light of your success.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Here at Consult Your Image, we are a Boutique Holistic Wellness Spa offering Non-Invasive beauty treatments and Weight Management Guidance. Our mission is to not only build/rebuild confidence, but to establish a journey together in making lifestyle changes not temporary fixes. Being that I literally went through and devoted a lifestyle change for myself to a better healthier me, I took the same approaches I offer and sell and started pouring it right back into those looking for the same changes. So I definitely love for all my Beautiful Images to know I’m literally a product or my services and all that offer. This has definitely been a interesting and a fun journey for sure and of course like any business I’ve definitely gone through ups & downs and will continue to experience challenges, but with every challenge theirs definitely lessons I’ve learned and will continue to learn. I’m thankful for my beauties as they keep me grinding and motivated every time we accomplish one of there goals!!

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Omg Dallas is full of things to do and explore, if someone says theirs never anything to do they are crazy LOL. We would definitely chill in Klyde Warren park on a Saturday over drinks, games, food truck tasting, & catch the lasted exhibit at the Dallas Art Museum near by. Then we are hitting the rooftops of Deep Ellum & Lower Greenville stopping at my favorite spot HG Supply Co. for some farm fed bites & one of my favorite drinks their Beat Juice Margarita & vegan nachos! Then we’re heading over to the Trinity Grove & Bishop Arts district to hang with the creatives and enjoy some hippie vibes. We may even creep over to Sundance Square in Ft. Worth on a good day and go wine tasting, bar hopping, beer tasting & more. Let’s talk my fave, Sunday funday on a hot one we are definitely hitting the Lorenzo Hotel’s Adult pool party from 12-7 I don’t know about y’all but the Big D is a whole vibe LOL!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I definitely have to give praises to the Wood Master & Goat of Wood Therapy herself Ms. Stephanie Hollis! She is literally the Tabitha of the Wood Sculpting game, not only did she transform my skills & techniques to set me apart but my thought process as well about this industry. Her energy alone is infectious and motivating, & with the lifetime mentorship she offers to her students you really can’t get that or even count on that from no one else. I also have to give big praise to my social media & marketing content guru Ms. Kassy Levels, this chic has upgraded my status visually keeping me looking A1 in the industry! These two are definitely a blessing and totally deserve there FLOWERS!!!!

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Image Credits
Photographer: Kassy Levels

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