Ashley Smith

Born and raised in Pittsgrove, New Jersey, Ashley Smith made yearly visits to her family in sunny Southern California. At age 17 Ashley pursued her dreams and moved to the West Coast. After graduating from Chapman University in Old Town Orange, Ashley began the journey of creating Locale Magazine with Erik Hale. Fourteen years later, she now resides in their San Diego market, with her husband Mike Smith and their children, Scout and Sahara, and continues to love everything LOCALE.