Specialties
Ashley specializes in high impact keynote speeches and workshops that are both motivational as well as educational.
She is a renowned speaker for youth, women, military and professional audiences as an expert in the fields of abuse prevention, domestic violence and sexual assault prevention, youth leadership, and women's empowerment.
Ashley is available for engagements nationally and internationally. She speaks as both a survivor and a professional educator/trainer.
History
Established in 2009.
Ashley began speaking at the age of 21 years old, bravely sharing her story of victimization, trauma, and abuse, as well as the powerful after-story and how she was able to heal. Her experiences propelled her to pursue related studies and become an expert in the field of abuse prevention, as well as youth leadership and women's empowerment.
Today, Ashley is the owner of Ashley Bendiksen International, LLC. She speaks year-round as a survivor speaker, abuse prevention educator, and leadership speaker for diverse audiences. She is most sought after as a speaker for students/youth, women's events, military bases, domestic violence forums, and diverse workplace trainings. Additionally, with a passion for community service, volunteerism, and personal development, Ashley is renowned for her ability to propel others into social change and personal change, demonstrated by her extensive resume of award-winning advocacy.
Meet the Business Owner: Ashley B.
Ashley Bendiksen is a nationally acclaimed speaker, Top Youth Speaker®, award-winning activist, empowerment coach, and best-selling author. She specializes in domestic violence and teen dating violence prevention, youth mental health, women's empowerment, and leadership development.
Ashley has served on dozens of boards and committees and has spearheaded major social change initiatives. This includes serving as Founder of the Blue Hearts Project, a global storytelling platform for survivors.
Ashley graduated as Valedictorian at Salve Regina University in Newport, RI. With a degree in Administration of Justice, Ashley has worked expansive roles in victim services in courtroom, community, and college settings. Additionally, Ashley bears more than a decade of experience in public relations, communications, marketing, community outreach, business and nonprofit development