Entrepreneur, Leader, Speaker, Writer
Ashley abruptly left a dream job traveling around the world on a cruise ship to pursue an ambitious epiphany–to run 3,200 miles across America on her own to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for a cause. Read more about her journey.
Entrepreneur, Leader, Speaker, Writer
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About
Ashley Schneider
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Writing
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Meaning in the Mess
Meaning In The Mess is Ashley’s online publication and newsletter. It is the space in which she shares expanded thoughts and experiences on leadership, perseverance, purpose and turning ideas into action. Ashley is not interested in sharing only the shiny parts of her life, but rather the whole, complicated view. She writes things she eventually wishes she would delete and chooses to let it stand as the path of her learning. Subscribing to Ashley’s newsletter supports her mission to encourage greatness (however you wish to define that for yourself), her pursuit of writing, and the quest to publish her memoir. If you’re looking for something real, click subscribe!
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In The Press
Recent news articles, interviews, podcasts and more.
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Like a Bigfoot Podcast
In 2010, Ashley ran across the United States from San Francisco to New York City, becoming only the 16th female at the time to complete such a feat.
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Lake Effect
How A Wisconsin Woman Ran Across The US, Inspiring Others
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Diz Runs Podcast
Ashley Schneider Formed A Team To Run Across The U.S. For MS
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Canvas Rebel
Meet Ashley Schneider
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Run the Riot
Run the Riot Podcast with Ashley Schneider!
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Milwaukee Magazine
The Founder of MS Run the US had Never Trained for a Marathon Before she Decided to Run Across the Country
Speaker
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Ashley helps audiences take action by speaking about purpose and how to turn ideas into a plan. Her keynote presentations are engaging and crowd-centered, leaving a lasting impact on audiences that creates momentum and actionable take-aways for their goals.
Comfortable in both intimate settings and large gatherings, Ashley connects her powerful story to tangible and practical steps, sprinkled with doses of realness and relatability from her own mishaps. Her dynamic stories, stemming from her experiences as an entrepreneur, leader, athlete, and parent, resonate across multiple mediums, appealing to a wide range of audiences.
Key Highlights:
Impactful Public Speaker: Ashley’s presentations are dynamic and crowd-centered, providing audiences with actionable steps towards their goals and leaving a lasting impression.
Experienced Nonprofit Leader: With over 15 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, Ashley has spearheaded initiatives that have raised millions of dollars for the MS cause and knows how to build a thriving program that lasts.
Entrepreneurial Background: As an entrepreneur, Ashley brings a unique perspective to her talks, offering practical insights into success and overcoming challenges.
Athlete and Parent: Ashley is a lifelong athlete and parent of three, offering unique perspectives that further enrich her storytelling, making her presentations relatable and inspiring.
Key Topics:
Beyond Fear: Strategies for embracing the unexpected and creating lasting impact.
The Power Of Adversity: Transforming pain into purpose, plans and tangible impact.
Lasting Impact: Navigating uncertainty with confidence and clarity.
Blog
Latest Posts
A Departure
Before I packed my bags to leave for California, a last minute trip for a chance opportunity to run into someone interested in my book, there was work to do. In the week leading up to my departure I found that it took all of me to believe in the choice that I had...
The Gap
For years I wrestled with my desires (increasing revenue for my nonprofit, publishing my book, and speaking on stage), and what I could produce (none of those things). I had BIG desires, but low results. Ugh. I just had to work harder, obviously – wake up...
Twelve
Twelve years. Twelve teams. 213 everyday, unique, amazing runners coming through America’s longest relay run, helping me shape what works and what does not. This weekend marks the completion of another year leading runners across the U.S. and I sit firmly...