Ashley Shackelford

Real Estate Strategist | Sales Leader | Community Builder

Ashley Nicole Shackelford is a New York City–based real estate professional, entrepreneur, and sales leader with more than 20 years of lived experience navigating one of the most complex markets in the world.

Blending Southern roots with New York sophistication, Ashley brings clarity, confidence, and strategic insight to every room—helping audiences understand how to make smart decisions in high-stakes environments, whether in real estate, business, or leadership.

Ashley’s speaking resonates with audiences who value practical insight, real-world experience, and purpose-driven leadership. Her talks draw from decades in sales, negotiation, and community leadership.

Key topics include:

• Real Estate & Wealth Strategy
• Sales, Negotiation & Client Trust
• Leadership in Competitive Markets
• Entrepreneurship & Personal Brand Building
• Community Impact & Youth Empowerment

Ashley holds a B.A. in Communications from Fordham University, a foundation that shapes her ability to connect, communicate, and influence across diverse audiences.

Beyond business, she is the Director of the Harlem Racquet Foundation and President of the Harlem Racquet Club, organizations she founded to create access, mentorship, and leadership pathways for young people in underserved communities through sport.

Her work reflects a rare combination of business acumen and social impact—making her voice equally relevant on corporate stages, educational platforms, and community-focused events.

Audiences leave Ashley’s sessions with:

• Clear, actionable insights
• A deeper understanding of strategy and trust
• Inspiration grounded in lived experience—not theory
• A renewed sense of purpose and possibility

She doesn’t just speak about success—she shows how it’s built, sustained, and shared.