br Through her victory in the New York show, she’d qualified for the 2014 WBFF Las Vegas World Championships. A few months later, she entered her second contest.br br Although she didn’t win, she placed a respectable 7th in her first professional competition. She spent the rest of the year developing her body, preparing to compete with other professional athletes.br br In 2015, she returned to the WBFF World Championships. She improved on her previous performance by placing 5th.br Idols and Influencesbr br Ashley has inspired many fans around the world to begin their fitness journeys. However, she names her grandfather as the inspiration behind her success.br br Her grandfather was a bodybuilder while she was growing up, and he shared his passion for fitness with Ashley.br br  Nutritionbr br Ashley eats 6 meals a day to keep her body fuelled and metabolism high. Her diet plan consists of lean proteins, complex carbs and healthy fats.br br She aims to build muscle while keeping a low body fat all-year-round.