Ashro Woman of the Week

Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Gina from Kansas City, MO This purpose-filled pastor loves to dress up. Why? To ‘represent her queeness’ and positivity. Yasss Queen! Influenced greatly by the biblical value system, Gina believes in leading through genuine connections. The fruit of that belief can be seen in the way she facilitates and coaches trauma healing groups and women’s empowerment groups too. Her best advice for women? “Be your own She-ro first. You must take good care of yourself in order to be effective in assisting others.” Thanks for inspiring us, Gina!

Meet Simone B. from Gates, NC. This stylish, longtime Ashro Woman knows the secret to a great marriage: dedication, nurturing and prayer. “You have to strive every day to make it work—and pray. You have to give it more than 50/50 always.” Simone and her husband enjoy date nights and travel, cooking and concerts, picking up their great granddaughter from preschool…and sitting down to Simone’s best dish: linguini with mushrooms, long-stem onions, and shrimp. Yum. Thanks for being authentic and inspiring us in the process, Simone!

Meet Victoria S. from Indianapolis, IN. This exemplary Ashro Woman is dedicated to a life of faith, love, and forgiveness. Her best advice? “Let go of grudges. They are unnecessary BURDENS.”

Meet Leona from Fountain, CO This exemplary Ashro Woman has been a customer for almost 20 years! As a psychotherapist and dance therapy teacher, Leona spends most of her time teaching and helping others. She enjoys plants and music, life and culture…and wears Afrocentric clothing daily, even for working out.

Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Arnita H. from Harpersville, AL Arnita is a dynamic and stylish woman of faith who sings on her praise team at church, works full time with the elderly and disabled, and cares for her parents

Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Janice B. from Dayton, OH Janice is a woman of substance and heart who has triumphed over hardship. After a terrible car accident that left her with broken bones from the waist down, she learned to walk again.

Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Reverend Charisse D. from Calumet City, IL Reverend Charisse is a full-time doctoral student, business owner and preacher who also cares for her mother and her brother—a great deal of responsibility for one woman.

Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Dr. Regina H. from Jersey City, NJ “I always look like I am going somewhere.” Dr. Regina is a retired professor, Deputy Chair of Nursing, who is full of style, determination and faith. Now, as a co-pastor and first lady, she preaches and teaches alongside her husband at their Baptist church. Thanks for inspiring us, Regina!

Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Michelle G. from Charlotte, NC. This beautiful wife and mother of 3 is a hardworking woman of faith. She is a speech and language pathologist, founder of her own 501c3 (Virtuous Communications), and is just about to earn her doctorate in pastoral/biblical counseling. Go Michelle!

Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Amelia H. from St. Louis, MO Amelia is a special education teacher with a heart for youth and God. While she does not have biological children herself, she is a devoted godmother, aunt and mentor who makes a tremendous difference in the lives of many.

Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Meet Angelique M. from South Holland, IL She likes working in the classroom with my special needs children because when they accomplish something.

Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, RaShawn J. from Florissant, MO. As a Library Media Specialist for grades 3-5, RaShawn does not keep to herself quietly shelving books or hiding behind the checkout counter. Just the opposite. She pours her heart and soul into her job, dressing up like characters from books, acting out stories…and encouraging her students to believe in themselves and become lifelong learners.

Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Victoria W. from Gardena, CA. Wife and mother, inspirational author and podcaster, Victoria is a woman with purpose and passion. Recently retired, she continues to lean into life as a board member for Project PeaceMakers, Inc.

Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Shirley B. from Fort Worth, TX. Fabulous Shirley is a dedicated hat wearer. “As far back as I can remember, I have always worn hats. It gives you a sense of believing in yourself with pride and dignity.” No doubt, Shirley must believe in herself because she has accomplished great things.

Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Della R. from Cleveland, OH. She has gone through those hard young-adult years of self-doubt and “running in circles”…and grown into a mature woman who “can stand against the odds”. A lot of that has to do with her grandmother.

Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Sandra T. from West Point, GA. What you need to know about Sandra is that she does not shy away from challenges—whether they are the welcome kind of challenge that we choose…or the not so welcome kind of challenge that chooses us. As a 2021 pageant winner (Ms. Southwest Classic Senior Georgia), Sandra is beautiful on the outside. She is also beautiful on the inside.

Ashro Woman of the Week, Denise S. From Washington DC.Can you say UNSTOPPABLE? With her husband of 29 years by her side, this happily married mother, pastor and Christian recording artist keeps on pushing the boundaries and following her callings.

Ashro Woman of the Week, Jacqueline F. from Philadelphia, PA. “My greatest struggle was when the pandemic first hit.” As a certified nursing assistant working in a hospital, Jacqueline has cared for her patients physically, emotionally and even spiritually: COVID patients, elderly patients and suicide patients.

Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Vanessa H. from Jacksonville, FL. “I embody The Ashro Woman every day in my salon studio.” Vanessa, seasoned Master Hair Stylist AND veteran of the Airforce National Guard, sees The Ashro Woman as one who “exudes strength even in weakness—and times of uncertainty.

Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Tameka P. from Goldsboro, NC. A pastor AND a first lady, Tameka has always had faith in God—whether the living was easy or difficult. Thankfully, Tameka is no stranger to putting family first. She considers it a triumph to be able to care for her parents and her husband’s mother…and a blessing to have raised her niece and nephew.