A Collective Voice for Women

A Memoir Featuring 18 Women & HERstory

“The power of a book’s cover is that at first glance, it only reveals merely a glimpse of what you will find in the interior, much like a first impression of someone. For the whole story, you must open the book, read the chapters, and like with the overlapping petals of a peony, explore the layers that the main character has experienced: the journey of great moments, heartaches, victories, and defeats. It is only then that you might have a better understanding of who that person is at their core.”

~ Writing HERstory, Prologue

What’s On the Back?

It’s a girl thing . . .

To know and share our histories and stories is to know and understand aspects of the female experience. The journeys and pathways we have walked, the triumphs and tragedies and how they all come together to paint a picture—those are our shared experiences. That is when you can connect the dots along our timelines and see the pattern. 

In Writing HERstory, Ashley Lougheed uncovers the power of women’s stories, and they are more alike than different. Regardless of dark or light times, the female experience is universal. We know the pain of trial and defeat and have faced internal and external challenges of all kinds.

We’ve experienced catcalls, sister wounds, impostor syndrome, and limiting beliefs. But we also know how to problem solve, how to dig deep into ourselves to find our grit. We know the power and truth of women supporting women, and we recognize the value of leaning on our soul sisters for support.

Part memoir, part collaboration, Writing HERstory portrays the many rites and passages of being a woman. Here, Ashley connects the dots of our stories to discover that while the pattern may change in its details and in female to female, the concrete evidence is strong: the pattern starts with acknowledging and celebrating our own self-worth and the worth of all women.

It’s a new age of sisterhood.

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

PODCAST launch!

Available on Apple Podcast & Spotify

Monday, December 18th, 2023

Today, we're talking about Ashley's new venture as a published author. In Writing HERstory: A Memoir Featuring 18 Women and HERstory, Ashley Lougheed uncovers the power of women’s stories, and they are more alike than different.

In today's conversation, we talk all about how connected we all are, the role that self-worth plays in all of our lives, why we rely so heavily on the stories of others, and what's next for Ashley - there's no stopping her! Tune into today's episode!

Spring 2024

Book Clubs, Readings & Connection

Private Book Club: Collingwood

Feature Lady: Alicia is hosting an evening with her close girlfriends and family members. A meet the Author, Book Club experience.

Private Book Club: Pembroke, Ontario

Ashley is heading to the Capital Valley to visit, Feature Lady Krystal and host a private book club and meet the author evening with the ladies of Pembroke.

Write My Story

For the past four years & through the Girl Time Inc. platform, Ashley has written over 250 Feature Lady Posts.

This was the start of her writing journey and the first bridge that she created for women to share openly our bravest, most vulnerable, and powerful stories. Like artist and author Morgan Harper Nichols says, “Tell the story of the mountain you climbed. Your words could become a page in someone else’s survival guide.” 

In the New Year, 2024, Ashley is creating a space for women to rise their hand and say, “write my story.” A new book & project is already under way and this is your opportunity to say YES to you & be a part of the HERstory movement!

Words from HER

  • "The only thing I know for sure is that I have been reminded that every one of us has a story that shapes our lives. This is the human connection for women. It may not be the same story, but a thread binds every one of us. This book made me laugh and cry all at the same time. It reminded me of the Human experience. Ashley weaves these threads together beautifully."

    Shirlee Williams

    Intuitive Mind Coach

  • "Writing HerStory is part memoir, part self help, and all heart. This collection of women’s stories of struggles and triumphs explores the rarely spoken about “sister wounds”. While often the paths these women have walked have been heavy, the writing style is light, and conversational, like women meeting in the bathroom of a club - sharing stories while they freshen up. Along the way the reader is guided through simple prompts to look within and contemplate their own story. Writing HerStory is a great read, one you can pick up, or put down as needed, a perfect beach read for any woman looking to do self work, while also reading inspiring, engaging stories."

    Sharon Nicol

    Owner and Business Consultant at Timely Virtual Assistant Services

  • "Writing HERstory is a book for anyone who has ever felt like their story isn’t one worth telling. What I admire most is that the inclusion of eighteen women made Lougheed’s memoir a dynamic read that allows the reader to find a part of themself in the collective. Despite the heavy subject matter, I found this to be an easy read. Lougheed’s writing is accessible and encourages readers from all backgrounds to take part in it. I’d recommend this book to anyone who has made it through a period of darkness. Your story is worth telling, no matter how big or small."

    Kristen Levesque