ANF Consulting 

With over a decade of dedicated expertise I've honed my skills and industry insights to serve as a marketing educator for : universities , Fortune 500 companies , professional sports teams, and startups 

I conduct in person and online workshops to help my audience understand : personal branding, community building , professional development , and networking 

Noteworthy Milestones:
Personally educated over 4,000 founders and entrepreneurs through  crafted educational courses, classes, and comprehensive guides.
Named advisor to the entrepreneurship college at Georgia State University, contributing to shaping the entrepreneurial landscape for aspiring students.
Garnered recognition as a keynote speaker at more than 20 conferences and major business workshops
Developed curriculum for college courses, business schools, & online communities
Featured in publications such as NBC, Yahoo Finance, 21Ninety, & Revolt TV, amplifying the reach and impact of my expertise & insights.

Acknowledged Achievements:
Recognized among the top financial influencers to watch by Black Love, a testament to the influence and expertise in the financial realm.
Honored with the Trailblazer award by Black Meta, celebrating groundbreaking contributions to entrepreneurship and business empowerment.
Acknowledged among the Top 100 Women Breaking Barriers by Boss Women, underscoring the dedication to breaking ceilings and inspiring others.
Identified as one of the Top 15 social media experts in the USA 
Top 7 Atlanta influencers to follow on Instagram, reflecting expertise in leveraging digital platforms to drive impact and reach.

Branding & Marketing Educator

With 9+ years of experience at the intersection of entertainment, sports, and culture, I specialize in marketing strategies that drive impact. As a marketing consultant, I help brands, athletes , and organizations craft campaigns that resonate, leveraging my background in media, content creation, and strategic partnerships.

I blend storytelling with data-driven insights to create marketing that not only gets attention but leaves a lasting impression. Whether it’s brand positioning, audience engagement, or influencer activations, my goal is to bridge the gap between culture and commerce in ways that feel authentic and innovative.

Senior Marketing Consultant

Cultivation Media & Productions Agency

I am an accomplished on-camera talent with a robust background in producing and hosting diverse segments. My experience extends across a spectrum of skills, including on-the-ground interviews, regular interviews, event coverage, and hosting roles. I have worked within a range of industries including : business conferences , professional sports teams , music festivals , and technology conferences I have successfully navigated a range of topics, showcasing expertise in the creator economy, marketing trends, pop culture phenomena, entertainment developments, and cutting-edge technology.

Past Projects:
TV host for ReachTV
Hosting Black Women In Tech
Live stream host Rolling Loud
On site host Broccoli City
On site correspondent Sports Tech Venture
On site Correspondent Wizards Block Party
On site Correspondent NBA Miami Event
Big3 (Killer3s): On-site interviews and event recap.
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On-Camera Talent/ Media Personality

REVOLT MEDIA & TV

Technology Journalist

As a marketing strategist for top charting artists such as : Roscoe Dash, Slim Jxmmi, and Porcelain I worked closely with the artist and their team to execute their creative visions

Key achievements include:

Marketing Campaign for YouTube's Live Streaming where I curated a comprehensive rollout campaign for this launch, including content strategy, graphics, content direction, email marketing, and real-time management

Secure playlist placements at major streaming networks such as Tidal and Spotify

Secured brand partnerships with major companies such as Pretty Little Things

Increased brand awareness and overall engagement across socials by 300%

Music Marketing Consultant

Billboard

Oversaw a team complied from different departments to provide project management support, tracking milestones, and ensuring the successful execution of campaigns

Provided weekly data analytics, leveraging tools such as Google Analytics and Sprout Social, provide insight for marketing campaigns that resulted in sold out connections within ten minutes
Stayed up to date with industry social trends, integrating insights into campaign strategies and ensuring relevance in the dynamic Web3 space
Ensured alignment with scope, budget, and timeline constraints with projects utilizing EveryAction
Collaborated with C-suite level executives and legal professionals to define and implement data-centric best practices in the Web3 space

Curated collaborative panels and events featuring industry leaders in the tech space, incorporating data-driven decision-making to increase company visibility and quantify engagement metrics

Head of Marketing, Web3

Beatroot, LLC

Pulled data analytics from Google, Sprout Social, and internal databases to develop to reports for key stakeholders that resorted in:  Increased Instagram by 10.4% growth, expanded audience representing a remarkable 48,000% growth, elevated impressions showcasing a significant 21,700% growth

Improved internal communication systems across my multi functional team that resulted in an increase in productivity, client satisfaction, and overall company moral

Utilized industry trends to curate the first of it’s kind IG lives series that resulted in : feature in Billboard and increase in brand awareness

Oversaw external communications between artists & there teams to ensure transparency and up to date reports with each project

Utilized Facebook analytics and third party apps to improve facebook ad results that lead to 300% overall increase in awareness along with multiple viral post

Head of Marketing

Corporate Curly Brand

Analyzed current data reports to determine holes within the current marketing campaigns 
Utilized social listening strategies to stay up to date with the latest trends within the industry
Developed weekly data reports to provide transparency and up to date progress for stakeholders
Improved email list retention and open rate by 300% through custom test methodologies 
Utilized external and internal databases to provide suggestive changes to marketing strategy that resulted in 1000% increase in impressions and reach
Developed comprehensive brand strategies and compelling digital assets to attract ideal consumers
Utilized consumer survey insights to increase membership by 3000%

Key achievements include:
Community growth by 3K in less than 6 weeks
Sold out collections across channels
Grew email marketing list by 300%
Curated an online communicate that championed the brand
Planned a marketing shoot and campaign for launch
Increased brand awareness and grew digital channels by 200%
Increased audience reach from 500 to 10,000. That’s an increase of 95K accounts reached and a 1900% growth. 
Increased impressions from 800 to 17,000. That’s an increase of 16K+ impressions and a 2025% growth. 
Increased profile visits from 50 to 1,042. That’s a profile increase of 992 and a 1984% growth.

I’m a Branding & Marketing Consultant and Educator with 9+ years of experience helping individuals and organizations bring their ideas to life through strategy-driven content, custom workshops, and educational programming.

I specialize in personal branding, networking, and marketing strategy, offering curriculum and consulting designed to turn vision into action. My approach blends real-world insights with creativity and clarity, empowering people to show up with confidence and stand out in competitive spaces.

Through my signature framework, I help clients align their goals with strategy to obtain their desired goals.

I’ve worked with professional sports teams, universities, corporate organizations, entertainment companies, tech startups, clothing brands, and Fortune 500 companies to build out impactful marketing campaigns & provide expert knowledge to their company.

Business development pros let’s be real. The deciding factor for closing clients isn’t your company… it’s your PERSONAL BRAND




Potential clients don’t buy from companies that operate as a faceless logo brand.

Here’s why:
1️⃣ A logo on a page doesn’t carry the same credibility as a real person.
2️⃣ Decisions are made based on trust—not just product features.

Which is why you need a personal branding strategy that puts you at the forefront, complements your company’s brand, and builds real trust with clients.

I’ve facilitated workshops and advised business development teams that have doubled their deal flow by building strong personal brands.

Here are a few key strategies I teach in my workshops to help teams achieve the same results:

1️⃣ Narrow down 3 measurable goals for your personal brand. Know what success looks like.
2️⃣ Identify your online outlets—LinkedIn, newsletters, or other platforms where your audience is paying attention.
3️⃣ Curate content that speaks to your audience and positions you as a thought leader. Share insights, not just updates.
4️⃣ Go where your audience is (IRL). Build relationships face-to-face—coffee chats, industry events, or client sites.

If you’re in business development or sales, investing in your personal brand isn’t optional.

It’s the fastest way to stand out, build trust, and close more deals!

💡 Need help building your personal brand and closing more deals ? I lead corporate workshops and advisory sessions tailored for business development pros. Shoot me a message and let’s get started!

Ashley France, J.D.

Helping Supply Chain Business Development & Sales Teams Build Personal Brands That Close Clients & Partnerships | Corporate Branding Consultant | Workshop Facilitator | Biz Dev Advisor

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Tired of going to networking events and everything feels forced and salesy🤢? SAME



That’s why I take the approach of treating networking  events like the first day of school.

Why?

When you show up on your first day you don’t put this pressure on yourself to meet your Bestfriend day one.

You’re just hoping to find one person where you share interest so that you have someone to sit with at lunch.

And that’s the same approach I take with networking events…I lead with just trying to get to know people and if I leave with ONE good connection then it was a successful event.

What tactics have you used to get the most out of networking events? Let me know below in the comments

I’ll never forget the day a client looked me dead in the face and said: “No one cares who you work for”



At first, I was shocked🙀

I thought my company’s reputation, the big logos on my resume, and my pitch were what closed deals. 

But that moment changed everything.  

This client didn't want to hear about my background or our stats.

They wanted to know …who I was!

Could they trust me? 

Would I understand their real challenges and be there when it mattered?  

That hard truth forced me to rethink my whole approach:  

✅I stopped relying on my company to close deals and started to build out my own personal brand people can trust.  

✅I started meeting my ideal clients where they were,both in person and online.  

✅I focused on building real relationships and genuine connections.

And that’s when the magic happened✨
💰Deals closed faster
🤝Relationships grew deeper
📝Clients saw me as a trusted partner

At the end of the day, people don’t buy from companies, they  buy from people they TRUST!


What’s one moment or mindset shift that changed how you close deals? Drop your thoughts⬇️⬇️

Struggling with content ideas? Use my simple strategy that I teach in all my corporate workshops..LOOK AT THE COMMENTS!


Many corporate professionals just like you struggle with what to post online that actually resonates with their ideal audience.

But here’s the secret 👀…the ideas that your looking for are in the comments section.

Too often we scroll through posts just looking at the content, but the real gold is in the discussion happening underneath. 

People will literally tell you:
✅what they’re struggling with
✅what they care about
✅what questions they have (if you take the time to read and listen)

That’s your roadmap for what to post and how to position yourself as a thought leader.

So next time your stuck with what to post browse through the comments section , trust me you will find exactly what your audience wants to hear from you.

What’s your hack to coming up with relevant content ideas to post? Let me know in the comments 

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💼 Interested in working with me? I facilitate  corporate workshops that help teams build their personal brand, elevate company brand equity, and create content that truly connects with their audience.

Want to learn more..shoot me a DM!

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