with Ashley Freeborn

In Episode 5, hosts Maria Locker and Grace Moores chat with Ashley Freeborn, Co-Founder of on-trend fashion apparel brand Smash + Tess, about following your dreams, setting the bar high, and making an impact with the work you do.

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Born and raised in Vancouver, Ashley Freeborn built Smash + Tess with her mother and best friend after recognizing an unfilled niche in the fashion industry for comfortable and stylish loungewear. Founded in 2016, Smash + Tess has since grown from two employees to a team of 65+ in five years, landing the #8 spot on Canada’s Top Growth Companies list in 2020. As Co-Founder and CEO, Ashley was named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2020, won our RevolutionHer Trailblazer Award in 2021, and spearheaded notable collabs with celebrities like Jillian Harris, Sarah Nicole Landry, and Hilary Duff, as well as world renowned brands including Sesame Street and Barbie.

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