Interview with Ashley Callingbull

Hey RedPath Radio listeners, I am so excited to share with you this inspiring conversation I had with the amazing Ashley Callingbull. Ashley is a Cree First Nations woman from the Enoch Cree Nation in the province of Alberta, Canada. She is very devoted to her culture and people, and takes pride in her Native Cree heritage, and has shown this through her volunteer work with community Elders and youth. Ashley is a model, actress, jingle dress dancer and First Nation’s activist who was the reigning Mrs. Universe 2015, an actress on the Gemini award winning series Blackstone and Tribal, and a contestant on the Amazing Race Canada. Ashley is also an international motivational speaker and role model for many educational institutions, workshops, conferences and award ceremonies. Ashley has spoken at Harvard University, TED Talks and WE Day. Ashley’s hard work and charity work was recognized as she received the Role Model Award at the Dreamcatcher Gala and she also received the Top 20 Under 30 Award in Canada. Ashley also received a role model award from the United Nations for Global Dignity Day. Ashley has graced the magazine covers of Chatelaine, OptiMYz, Dress to Kill, Kind Magazine and has written for Flare and Fashion Magazine. Ashley is also a spokesperson and model for Hillberg & Berk, RW&Co, Dress For Success and the Nike organization. Thank you for listening, and don't forget to hit that subscribe button!  Much love, -Marika Sila