Press

Here’s a look at A Lady Goes West’s recognition, published work, press mentions and more.

Accolades and recognition

• One of the “Forty Under Forty” in the East Bay by Diablo Magazine for 2016
• One of the Top 20 San Francisco-based Blogs by TripAdvisor’s FlipKey
• A founding member of POPSUGAR Fitness Select Bloggers
• Named a POPSUGAR “Blogger of the Week”
• FitFluential Ambassador
• Sweat Pink Ambassador
• IDEA Inspired Blogger
• BlogHer/SheKnows Publishing Network Social Media Influencer
• Healthy Living Bloggers
• Part of Clever Girls Collective
• Part of Influenster, Inc.
• Part of Collectively, Inc.
• Part of Sverve Network
• Part of Socialstars Network

Published writing

• “Can You Be Too Fit to Be Fertile?” – POPSUGAR Fitness
• “4 Things I Had to Do to Get Pregnant as a Group Fitness Instructor” – MindBodyGreen
• “Seven Workout Trends You’ll See in 2017” – 24Life
• “A Healthy Mind, A Rich Life: Interview with Chalene Johnson” – 24Life
• “New Fitness Rules for Pregnant Women” – 24Life
• “Better Sleep, by Design: Profile of Shawn Stevenson” – 24Life
• “Is Your Body Craving This Magical Mineral” – 24Life
• “Class Notes: What to Expect in Les Mills BODYFLOW” – 24Life
• “Class Notes: What to Expect in POP PILATES” – 24Life
• “Can Collagen Turn the Back the Clock on Your Skin” – 24Life
• “Don’t Leave Your Best to Chance” – 24Life
• “Find Your Strength in Numbers” – 24Life
• “Up Your Game with Medicinal Mushrooms” – 24Life
• “Can You Be Too Fit to Get Pregnant?” – Fit Approach
• “Should You Lose Your Shoes During Your Next Workout?” – POPSUGAR
• “Three Things You Have to Master to Run Away to Join the Circus” – The Warm Up
• “10 Things No One Told You About Working Out in San Francisco” – The Warm Up
• “What Happens When You Take Your Guy To Yoga For the First Time” – The Warm Up
• “Top Five Health and Fitness Mistakes People Make” – Life In Leggings
• “How to Maximize Your Results in Group Fitness Classes” – Daily Cup of Kate
• “The Top Five Ways to Stay Active During the Holidays” – My Food N’ Fitness Diaries
• “Healthy Girlfriend Date Ideas for a New Year. New You” – Wine Sisterhood
• “New Year. New You. Simple Portion Control Tips” – Wine Sisterhood
• “New Year. New You. Create the Perfect Relaxing Night at Home” – Wine Sisterhood
• “Five Reasons Why Group Fitness is Beneficial For You” – Little Green Running Shoes
• “How to Structure a Great Week of Workouts” – Bagels to Broccoli 
• “Blog Tip: How I Turned My Blog Into a Business” – Healthy Living Blogs Community 
• “How Julie Pabian Beat Cancer and Lost 95 Pounds” – Hello Healthy 
• “Blog Tip: Writing Better Blog Posts” – Healthy Living Blogs Community
• “5 Ways to Burn More Calories on a Walk” – Hello Healthy 
• “Blog Tip: Free Photo Apps and Websites” – Healthy Living Blogs Community
• “Blog Tip: Tips to Help You Improve Your Writing” – Healthy Living Blogs Community
• “Burn Big Calories with this 30-minute Treadmill Workout” – Hello Healthy 
• “Blog Tip: Cure Your Writer’s Block With Prompts” – Healthy Living Blogs Community
• “Blog Tip: How to Write an Elevator Pitch” – Healthy Living Blogs Community
• “How to Become a Stronger Instructor” – Fitness Trainer Magazine

Podcasts

• “Writing Your Passion with Ashley Pitt” – Blogger to Author Podcast
• “Confessions of a Group Fitness Instructor with Ashley Pitt” – Healthy in Real Life Podcast
  
• “Fitness, Healing Your Hormones and Food with Ashley Pitt” – All Gussied Up Podcast

Video interviews

• “How She Got Her Period Back: Interview with Ashley Pitt” – Urban Jane

Published quotes

• Business Insider – “10 popular at-home workouts that work, from fitness experts“
• Livestrong – “20 Genius Hacks from Real Women“
• POPSUGAR Fitness – “This Workout Class Pushed Me Like No Other“
• Healthline – “Are Expensive Fitness Classes Worth It?”
• CleanPlates – “12 More Awesome Uses for Almond Butter“
• Healthline – “How to Get in Shape by Memorial Day“
• Spark People – “Are You Exercising Too Much“
• Spark People – “Six Ways to Maximize a Short Workout“
• Spark People – “25 Items to Help You Relax and Recover“
• Spark People – “Is That Pain Normal? 6 Exercise Red Flags“
• Spark People – “11 Easy Things You Can Do Tonight for a Healthier Tomorrow“
• Spark People – “Snack Smarter With These 30+ Healthy Snack Ideas“
• BGB Community – “What I Wish I Knew Before: 14 Successful Bloggers Share“
• The Active Times – “The Best Workouts to Do When You’re Too Tired to Exercise“
• Always Active Athletics – “Exercises to Improve Your Posture and Back Pain“
• Beauty High – “8 Fitness Experts Share the Best Advice They’ve Ever Received“
• Bendiful Blog – “Words That Work: Instructor Cues and Scripts“
• The Active Times – “Get Fit in 2015: Expert Tips for Getting Fit in the New Year“
• Fitness Republic – “Work Out in as Little as 20 Minutes — No Gym Required“
• Gym Geek – “Experts Tell Us the Biggest Mistakes Newbies Make in the Gym“
• Crunch Live – “Summer Healthy Living Tips from Bloggers We Love“
• Booya Fitness – “How to Stay Fit On Vacation“
• Diablo Magazine –“January Best of the East Bay Fitness“
• Gym Geek – “Top Diet Tips From the Best Bloggers on the Web”“
• Lean Clean Brie – “Top Morning Habits of Fitness Bloggers“
• Urban Jane – “Blogger Round-Up: How to Avoid Late-Night Snacking“
• Inspirations & Celebrations – “Fitness Experts’ Secrets to Get in Shape By New Years“
• Spark People – “4 Experts Reveal the Secret to Losing the Last 10 Pounds“
• Spark People – “9 Ways to Ditch the All-or-Nothing Approach“
• Spark People – “Ditch the Gym and Try these Essentials for Home Strength Training“
• Spark People – “The Only 12 Exercises You Need to Get in Shape“
• Spark People – “Bye-Bye, Back Fat: Exercises to Improve Your Rear View“
• Spark People – “11 Ways to Get Fit on a Budget“
• The Every Mom – “Real Tips for Entering Motherhood When You Live Far From Family“
• Velocitize – “5 Things You Need to Know About Micro-Influencers from Influencers“

Blog mentions

• The Fit Niche – “Fitpreneur Interview with Ashley Pitt: How to Get Sponsored Posts“
• Sweet Tooth Sweet Life: “Fun Facts Friday: Fit & Fertile Mention“
• Erin’s Inside Job: “Five Things Friday: Fit & Fertile Mention“
• Hungry Hobby: “Friday Fitness and Favorites: Fit & Fertile Mention“
• Life in Leggings: “Friday Favorites: Fit & Fertile Mention“
• This Fit Chick: “Friday Favorites: Fit & Fertile Mention“
• The Single Diaries – “Our Five Favorite Blogs“
• The Valentine RD – “Featured Female: 5 Bloggers You Should Know“
• Spiffy Kerms – “Favorite Bay Area Blog Buddies“
• Oui in France – “Link Love – Blogs I’m Loving“
• Skinny Fitalicious – “Spring Into Shape! What Other Bloggers Are Doing“
• Sweat Pink Spotlight – “Fit Approach Blogger Spotlight“
• Bethanimalprint – “Four Motivating Fitness Babes to Follow on Instagram“
• Moi Contre La Vie – “Fitness Blogger Edition“
• My Healthy Happy Home – “Favorite Blogger Edition“
• Beauty in Christ – “Thankful Tuesday: Blogs I Love“
• Peanut Butter Fingers –“Top Blogger Recipes“
• Moi Contre La Vie – “Bay Area Fitness: A Lady Goes West“
• Semi-Sweet Tooth – “Top 10 Fitness Bloggers“
• Ice Cream and French Fries – “Five Amazing Health + Fitness Blogs“
• BLND PR -“Featured Blogger: Ashley from A Lady Goes West“
• Semi-Sweet Tooth – “Blogger Interview: A Lady Goes West“
• Peanut Butter Fingers –” Top Blogger Dessert Recipes“
• Sweet Tooth Sweet Life – “Top Blogger Summer Recipes“
• Savour and Shine – “28 Easy and Healthy Breakfast Ideas“
• Miss Allie’s Kitchen – “37 Quick & Easy Overnight Oats Recipes“
• Moi Contre La Vie – “Book Review: Fit & Fertile“
• My HA Recovery – “How Fit is Too Fit? Ashley’s Story“
• Peanut Butter Runner – “Friday Favorites: Blogger Edition“

Brand partnerships 

A Lady Goes West has partnered and worked with diverse fitness, food and lifestyle brands ranging from HP all the way to Lululemon, YOGASMOGA, Lorna Jane, prAna, Whole Foods, POPSUGAR, Les Mills group fitness, Brooks Running, Tradewinds Carmel, Discover Hawaii Tours, Evolution Fresh, ASICS, LE TOTE clothing, Tribe Sports, 21 Drops, Manitoba Hemp Hearts, Live Well 360 bags, ProYo Frozen Treats, Project Juice, Class Pass, fitmob, Rocksbox jewelry, Healthy Skoop, LUNA Bars, Game Plan, Urban Remedy, Uber Fresh, Massage Now, Crunch Live, Organic Overload, Sunsweet, Centrum, UnitedHealthcare, Ricola, Blue Apron, Coco Libre, Tom’s of Maine, PUMA, Naked Juice, Noble Vines, Rise Bar, New Balance, Fabletics, The Clorox Family, Duda Fresh Produce, Vital Proteins, Adams Peanut Butter, Lucy Activewear, Organic Girl, Zupa Noma, ORGANIX pet care, Frontier Bites, SunRidge Farms, Premier Protein, Bob’s Red Mill, TomTom Sports, Real California Milk, Zappos, Brooks Running, Whole Foods, Whole Foods Market 365, CALIA by Carrie Underwood, ORGANIFI and many more.

Sponsor opportunities 

For more information or to work with me, please contact ashley@aladygoeswest.com or visit the Contact page. Thanks for stopping by!