About
Ashley Simpo is a Brooklyn-based storyteller with a decade-deep imprint on the creative community.
Known for her rich, unflinching voice and knack for weaving experimental narratives, Ashley’s work embodies a bold dance between raw emotion and sharp perspective. As the author of A Kids Book About Divorce and countless essays that carve out space for complex conversations on identity, community, and motherhood, she’s a trusted guide through the untidy corners of life.
Ashley has become a go-to voice in creative community building, offering not just stories but blueprints for connection. Whether shaping impactful content as a strategist and consultant, speaking truth on panels and podcasts, or dropping resonant lines in her essays, she’s a master at making readers feel seen, heard, and understood. Based in Brooklyn and always building, Ashley’s world is one of boundless curiosity and stories that stick to your ribs.
“For me, how I take care of myself, my home, my work, all impact my child’s upbringing. So I take the time I spend without him as mindfully as the time we spend together.”
“We need more options for women to rely on women,” she says. “Being stuck in a box, where you feel like you need to do it alone, is killing us.”
“In 2017 I was asked to be part of a special project for Solange Knowles Guggenhiem performance. Using her album, A Seat at the Table, as our muse, a room full of Black women writers shared what her work meant to us. Our collective stories were then bound and given to Solange as a gift.”