Ashley Brooke/itsashbrooke

[SunnyBunny]

Random question, do any of you think their is a possibility they will end things? Is their relationship the reason things are going sour?

Nah, I think they'd rather die than separate, 'cause their relationship is kinda a huge part of their "brand" and personas, i.e. two successful (lol), woke entrepreneurs living in NY

[cocobear1010]

I think Ashley would have done really well if she had stayed in corporate fashion. She definitely would have been in some type of management position by now. These failing businesses seem to be mainly driven by her deadbeat boyfriend and his desire to appear entrepreneurial. He just doesn't want to work. She's gotta get out.

I have to agree. I worked in corporate fashion in Dallas, TX for over 6 years and moved up quickly to a junior level. It’s very competitive, but I think her attitude would’ve been perfect for it. I got out about 5 years ago to start a family. I learned that it wasn’t for me. Luckily I still work in fashion, but I do it all from home and I couldn’t be happier with my career.

Maybe she realized she wasn’t fit to be competitive for the positions she wanted. But I think by now, she could’ve been a senior level maybe even a buyer. Especially since she’s in nyc. The opportunities for those jobs there are endless. Plus if she still continued doing strictly fashion on YouTube and IG? She’d be killing it! But no lol.


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[lizzy]

So tired to see her style those oversized clothes. I mean, what is this:

[SunnyBunny]

So tired to see her style those oversized clothes. I mean, what is this:

I hate those ugly red boots more than the parachute clothes she tends to wear The vintage brown Saint Laurant (?) boots were no prettier imo.

[dissolved]

Something's up with her, she used to have a regular posting schedule, now her videos not only seem bad, but they're far apart and there is no particular order. Do we think she needs to keep her cOmMuNiTy afloat since she doesn't have many interns left, hence the delays?

[bertinabox]

It's gotta be something like that...she's going through a major rebrand whether she likes it or not! I'm sure the wedding is something that they're looking forward to content-wise but otherwise everything is up in the air.
Even though a lot of people like watching someone in NYC she doesn't necessarily take you around the city to new places, a lot of her vlogs are basic routines...and even with that she's not sure she wants to be in NYC anymore. The fashion line which she showed in the vlogs didn't end up happening, and her routine of the interns all being at her house completely dissipated with the move and with most of them leaving. She's not playing the host anymore.
If Blade ends up leaving she'll have lost another major part of her content which is the editing, and we have to admit whether you enjoy the editing or not that it does carry a lot of her vlogs. I'm sure she's kind of lost in terms of her brand and where it's going, and it's weird because even her style has been off and hard to relate to lately.

[just_reading]

Exactly...has anyone ever checked out his website? It literally had like nothing on it and didn't make any sense. It was basically like a bare webpage with no information except "reediculous" or whatever the business is called. I'm super interested to hear what you all think about it. Link: http://reediculous.me/

I agree though, it's like he's the human version of "entrepreneur starter pack" and just doesn't have the business to back it up? I understand private client information and what not but they give NO details about it, he has almost the same schedule as Ashley and the only times he's 'gone' in her vlogs is to go to the gym...

Something just doesn't add up! They've also never been to an event on his behalf or anything except for those weird yearly vacations but that just seems like people getting together every year instead of an actual entrepreneurial summit. They mentioned they all pay for it on their own and just talk about business while having a vacation??

Lol yes, I have looked at the website! It's basically just a bunch of marketing buzzwords thrown together. I also found three typos in skimming it just now.

He doesn't work. They mentioned in a video a year or two ago that he works on this company like twice a week and spends the rest working on Ashley's stuff. If you can manage your business working twice a week, you're not successful. He clearly doesn't have clients and is in no rush to engage any.

I'm sorry his site is truly bad and no one is paying just for PPC Marketing with no SEO package or any actual testimonials from other companies. There is no way his business is successful. Also, I'm sorry this page is just unprofessional and why did he spell his email like that. Either hyperlink it put it so people can copy and paste. Everyone knows how email addresses work.

[pumpkinpie2]

Exactly...has anyone ever checked out his website? It literally had like nothing on it and didn't make any sense. It was basically like a bare webpage with no information except "reediculous" or whatever the business is called. I'm super interested to hear what you all think about it. Link: http://reediculous.me/

I agree though, it's like he's the human version of "entrepreneur starter pack" and just doesn't have the business to back it up? I understand private client information and what not but they give NO details about it, he has almost the same schedule as Ashley and the only times he's 'gone' in her vlogs is to go to the gym...

Something just doesn't add up! They've also never been to an event on his behalf or anything except for those weird yearly vacations but that just seems like people getting together every year instead of an actual entrepreneurial summit. They mentioned they all pay for it on their own and just talk about business while having a vacation??

Lol yes, I have looked at the website! It's basically just a bunch of marketing buzzwords thrown together. I also found three typos in skimming it just now.

He doesn't work. They mentioned in a video a year or two ago that he works on this company like twice a week and spends the rest working on Ashley's stuff. If you can manage your business working twice a week, you're not successful. He clearly doesn't have clients and is in no rush to engage any.

I'm sorry his site is truly bad and no one is paying just for PPC Marketing with no SEO package or any actual testimonials from other companies. There is no way his business is successful. Also, I'm sorry this page is just unprofessional and why did he spell his email like that. Either hyperlink it put it so people can copy and paste. Everyone knows how email addresses work.

The company is either a giant failure or a front for something shady/illegal, which would honestly explain a lot about their finances.

[bertinabox]

Agreed! I feel like they say he has some sort of company to cover their bases but it looks like he created that website once while watching Netflix and since then he's had a "business." Honestly it would be one thing if he was just her SO but her channel is pretty much about THEIR life at this point and it makes no sense why they have to lie about it? Does he just like pretending he has a job even though Ash is the only one making money?

They also did a financial breakdown video and she talked about how sponsorships are how she makes her videos, then youtube/lbh etc. But no one mentioned or even ranked where the income from his company came in?

Also, I know that Ash enjoys cleaning and all that but she's definitely talked about how she's stressed because she has to run home and clean everything before moving / before people come over / before shooting a styling video etc., so does it bug anyone else that she apparently makes ALL the money, does all the cooking and cleaning, and even when she's stressed about housework Ryan still doesn't help her?!

[JUULIABUUG]

I go to school with ashley’s old intern jade and apparently she quit too and blade doesn’t work for them anymore either... explains the lack of videos lately

[lizzy]

Thanks for the info @JUULIABUUG

Saw the last vlog (well, parts of it. I couldn't stay 45m straight). I watched on different times, so a few things I remembered:

- The first part, the Olay sponsor part... BOOOOOORING. That 'party' looked so bland. Like the kind of party nobody wants to attend. Only those who has nothing better to do would go. One thing I noticed, to 'love' fashion, Ashley doesn't dress well for events.

- Ashley had a hard time explaining the first part of the vlog. I couldn't understand what was she filming and lost interest on her explaination. She was suppose to film a week of 'work' but she kept mixing days and clips were all over the place... I didn't even catch what was all that about.

- Ashley and Ryan met a new company owners to promote their products. I rolled my eyes when Ryan said "We are going to meet the owners of the company to see how can we help them" "how can WE HELP THEM" Of course, companies contact the bussiness gurus to get a bit of their widsom.

- Walked to the office to bring some boxes and the printer. Just go to the office and make some work!.

- Ashley met Blake, on a coffee shop (maybe the shop on the office building?). Of course that included iced coffee. Cause the office seems is no place to work, to print, to have a meeting.

- Ashley saying Ryan he is selfish cause he doesn't let her turn on the aircon when they leave the apartment. So is very warm when they go back to the apartment. As Ryan said "sustainability" Ashley!

- Speaking of 'sustainability', I know they are sponsored by that smoothie company, but can't they just practice what they preach. Promote to buy cups of frozen fruit and veggies? That's not sustainable at all guys.

What else do I remember from that vlog?... When she started to talk I left the room to do some stuff, so I don't know what I missed on her rambling time...

- Oh yes! Ryan explained what he does for a living and he made clear he actually has a job (are they reading here?). I did listen that part... but I didn't get what he does haha. When someone can't explain to me what he/she does for a living in less than 30 seconds, I get they do much of nothing really

- And also Ashley explaining how she edited her videos and "her editor" just add effect and do what she says.

Did someone else watched the vlog?

[dissolved]

Her explanation of the new name looks like it is written by a 15 year old on their MySpace profile page, stuff like "because lolz" and so on has no place if you're trying to make is seem like your cOmMunITy is full of business women. At least, THE VERY LEAST, make it seem like this is important to you and you're taking it seriously. I'm her age as well and this has put me off- I also don't like the name. They have answered our Ryan queries though, as he is listed as a co-founder and a marketing specialist. So he does work for her.

[lizzy]

Her explanation of the new name looks like it is written by a 15 year old on their MySpace profile page, stuff like "because lolz" and so on has no place if you're trying to make is seem like your cOmMunITy is full of business women. At least, THE VERY LEAST, make it seem like this is important to you and you're taking it seriously. I'm her age as well and this has put me off- I also don't like the name. They have answered our Ryan queries though, as he is listed as a co-founder and a marketing specialist. So he does work for her.

Whatever the name is how can people pay $60 for a nice PDF and access to a Facebook group.

The team include these 6 persons: a customer service person, a social media manger, a copyreader, a copywritter, an assistant art director and a creative assistant. And NONE OF THEM ARE ASHLEY AND RYAN!. Ashley and Ryan have another title. They are co founder.

And of course they have 5 Fecbook group moderators.

I wonder if they pay salary for these people. If so, that explains why they are broke.

[lizzy]

Oh I remembered another thing on the vlog.

- Ashley said she went to the doctor and had a tiny procedure done (nothing cosmetic). And she was a little sore so was going to work from home.
I mean, why to mention that if you are not going to tell the whole thing. If is something private, don't even mention you went to the doctor to have a procedure done.

[Guest]

Her explanation of the new name looks like it is written by a 15 year old on their MySpace profile page, stuff like "because lolz" and so on has no place if you're trying to make is seem like your cOmMunITy is full of business women. At least, THE VERY LEAST, make it seem like this is important to you and you're taking it seriously. I'm her age as well and this has put me off- I also don't like the name. They have answered our Ryan queries though, as he is listed as a co-founder and a marketing specialist. So he does work for her.

When I saw the new name I laughed out loud. It's so generic. The story behind it doesn't really pull me in either. Like, ohhhhh she moved away from her high-rise to another SUPER expensive apartment but, "downsized" in NYC. Big woop.

[cocobear1010]

So does Ryan actually help her do anything? She cleans, cooks, she even puts together all the furniture and moves it (Ryan said so in the bedroom video). I thought I liked him until this vlog. I don’t know, what does he do all day while she cooks, cleans, films her own videos, edits her videos, talks to brands? She seems to do a lot.

Also, what’s the magazine’s new name?? I actually liked “Life by Her”. Why change it? Change isn’t always good.


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[lizzy]

So does Ryan actually help her do anything? She cleans, cooks, she even puts together all the furniture and moves it (Ryan said so in the bedroom video). I thought I liked him until this vlog. I don’t know, what does he do all day while she cooks, cleans, films her own videos, edits her videos, talks to brands? She seems to do a lot.

Also, what’s the magazine’s new name?? I actually liked “Life by Her”. Why change it? Change isn’t always good.


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I think you are giving too much credit to Ashley She cleans and cooks, but she doesn't edit her video. She just cut the parts to include and pass it to the editor. I am not saying Ryan does a lot, cause he doesn't seems to. But he takes Ashley's photos and also help her to film the videos.

I think the reason Ashley cleans and cooks is cause she likes to do that. It looks like she is quite fuzy on the way she eats and likes to control what she cooks. She have said on other vlogs she loves to clean. And that sometimes Ryan offers to do so, and she says she is fine to do it cause she likes it.

[lizzy]

The last vlog on sharing my results...

I don't like to talk about people's weight, cause we are all different and don't care how people looks like. But I have to tell it always bothers me how Ashley talks about weight.

She always tell "if you guys watch my videos, you know I've always struggle to gain weight". How do people that watch your videos know that?. Just because she films helsef taking a bite of a donut?. She says she has a super fast metabolism. She also said she was adviced to check her hormones.

Im sorry, but I have to say that Ashley is skinny because she wants to. I think the total calories she eats during a day are very low. And that's not a secret. Things like:
- If I have oatmeal on breakfast it keeps me full until dinner.
- If a have a smoothie on the afternoon I won't have dinner.
- She cooks a bunch of things, but her portions are very controlled to be small.

Ashley also seems to blame she is "too healthy", she claims she only craves healthy food. And that's fine! But healthy food is not the same as being skinny. You could easily eat more calories with more nuts, more granola, bananas, vegan treats...

In my opinion she and Ryan (mostly Ryan) are quite obsessed with IIFYM lifestyle. Ryan has gained a lot of weight. And for Ashley have had the opossite effect.

Ashley, stop rambling on your weight. You don't eat enough calories. Period. Stop pretending you are having such a hard time gaining weight.

[stuff]

Ashley is so fake. Her boobs and lips, that’s obvious, but her personality and how she acts. The woman is clearly a narcissist who can’t take any criticism. She’s also an angry, bitter person. She’s mad others don’t understand her “talent”. You can tell her finances are shrinking and daddy won’t bail her out.

Her fashion went from decent to OK to disgusting all in a matter of months. It’s like she doesn’t even try anymore. The vlogs are so boring and are mostly her rambling and complaining about her spoiled life. She needs to wake up before the money is gone and she has to move to Harlem or out of the city completely.

[lizzy]

Also, what’s the magazine’s new name?? I actually liked “Life by Her”. Why change it? Change isn’t always good.

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Forgot to reply this question. The new name of the "magazine" is "Fifth Floor" and she changed it cause she was loosing the motivation and inspiration and then she decided was time to move. She moved to an apartment on the fifth floor and now her motivation and inspiration are back!.