Ashro Woman: Michell
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Michell from Virginia
“Treat yourself well because you only have one you.”
Born and raised in West Africa, Michell is a mother and grandmother, a social worker, and a woman of committed faith. “I believe in God, and He has blessed my life greatly,” she says. She has been deeply influenced by her mother, a Christian woman who “works hard for everything.”
Michell has continued that same path—working and going to school at the same time, earning membership in the Phi Alpha Honor Society, and choosing a field that runs headfirst into heartbreaking challenges.
How does she keep up her energy and focus? “Love,” Michell says. “I love my children and grandkids—and this is the best feeling ever.”
| Name | |
| Michell O. | |
| Which city do you live? | |
| Stafford | |
| Which state do you live? | |
| VA | |
| How would you describe the Ashro woman? How do you embody her? | |
| God fearing woman and love fashion. I embody her being a godly woman. | |
| How long have you been an Ashro customer? | |
| January 2025 | |
| What do you do for a living? What do you like most about it? What don’t you like? | |
| I’m working as a social worker and I like to advocate for people. I don’t like the part that children have to leave their parents because of abuse in their homes. | |
| How do you spend your free time? | |
| Walking in the park and reading a book. | |
| What small thing makes you happy? | |
| Dressing up. | |
| What is your best dish? Who do you make it for—and where do you typically serve it? | |
| Soup and rice and I make it at home for my family. | |
| What has been your greatest struggle…and your greatest (or latest) triumph? | |
| My greatest struggle is working and going to school at the same time. My greatest triumph is achieving my degree. | |
| Who influenced you the most in your life. Why? And in what way? | |
| My mother influenced me because she is a devoted Christian and she works very hard for everything. | |
| Do you volunteer or do charity work? Tell us about it! | |
| Yes, I am a social worker and I have to volunteer at the harm reduction center for opioid addiction crisis in my community. | |
| Are you in a sorority? Or is anyone in your family in a sorority? If so, which one and what does it mean to you? | |
| Yes, Phi Alpha and it means a lot because it was an honor society in college. | |
| What do you love about fashion and style? | |
| Everything. | |
| Has anyone in particular influenced your style? | |
| Yes, Charis Jones from Sassy Jones. | |
| What occasions/events do you dress up for? (for example-do you often dress up for church, cultural events, charity events, going out, etc.) And how often do you typically get dressed up? | |
| Mostly for church and also for family gatherings and occasions. | |
| How has your style evolved over time? | |
| I style has improved greatly over time. | |
| Do you wear hats? How often and what type of hat? Do you wear them to church? If so, be sure to share a pic of you in a hat with us! | |
| Yes, sometimes to church but not often. | |
| Do you wear headwraps? How often? Where did you learn how to tie it? Share a pic of you in a headwrap with us! | |
| Yes, I wear headwraps a lot because I was born and raised in west Africa. | |
| Do you wear wigs? How often and what length or style? If so, be sure to share a pic of you in a wig with us! | |
| Yes, I wear wigs often. 14-16 inches. | |
| Are you a woman of faith? How does that faith affect your life? Please tell us more. | |
| I believe in God and he has blessed my life greatly. | |
| Do you attend church? What church do you go to and what do you love most about it? | |
| Yes, my church is United Faith Christian ministry. | |
| How are you passing along your faith traditions onto your children/grandchildren? | |
| I love God and teaching my children to love God as well. | |
| Are you a First Lady or a Pastor? | |
| No | |
| If yes, tell us about it. | |
| N/A | |
| Your best advice? | |
| Treat yourself well because you only have you. | |
| What lessons has motherhood (or being a grandmother) taught you? | |
| I love my children and grandkids and this is the best feeling I have ever. | |
| Are you an Ashro Credit customer? If so, how has our credit helped you? | |
| Yes, it has helped my credit but it has helped me get the things I wanted from Ashro. | |
| Do you have a memory to share of when you first heard about Ashro or when you received your first catalog? | |
| I received a catalog in January and I was glad that I can finally find the right fashion brand I love. |
Thanks for inspiring us Michell!
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