Mode Around the Globe: Ashton Wood
Ashton Wood
@ashtonwood
Royalton Antigua
www.royaltonresorts.com
@royaltonantigua
Special Thanks to Beach Bound Travel @beachbound
Photographed by Monique Yelvington @roughhgem
Videography by Katie Medoway @k_medow
When did you start your career as a content creator/social media influencer?
I started to build my following organically as a hobby while I was at University in 2014 and by 2018 I quit my job and became a full-time content creator and loved every minute of it.
Do you have any advice for young women who are hoping to pursue a career as a content creator/social media influencer? Is there anything you wish you knew before?
Consistency is key. Finding your niche which happens naturally over time when you are being yourself. It could be beauty, makeup, fitness, a mental health advocate, fashion blogger, cooking etc! Enjoy the journey and be creative with it.
What are you most thankful for at this stage in your life?
My Family and friends. I have recently moved to London from Australia and being away from them has been hard but they have supported me and have been my rock through it all.
Do you have any exciting upcoming projects that you can share with our readers?
I currently have a podcast with my best friend and we are working on growing and expanding the business. We have merchandise coming soon and even some love shows in the works!
City getaway or island getaway?
Island for sure!!
What was the highlight of your time in Antigua with Modeliste? Any funny stories you would like to share?
Everyday was INCREDIBLE. It is really hard to pick one moment to highlight… The boat day was beyond amazing, you can’t beat beach hopping, swimming in the ocean, eating lunch on the beach and being in the sun. Not to mention the girls I met on the trip will be friends for life!
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
Well… in 10 years I will be 39 (that’s crazy) so hopefully I’ll be married with kids, content with my career, surrounded by family and at peace with life! I am such a big kid at heart so I hope to never lose that and always Oui to life as my mum and I say!
Any current trends you will NEVER partake in? If so, which trends?
Bleaching my eyebrows… I don’t think I could pull that one off haha!
What is your current skincare routine for winter? Do you have any favorite products we must try?
I got a little sun kissed from Antigua and my face started to peel so I used the IMAGE skincare sheet mask and it hasn’t peeled since, it left my skin GLOWING! In winter, I make sure to use extra hydrating and brightening products that include ingredients like hyaluronic acid, shea butter, ceramides and vitamin C. I also switch from glycolic acid to lactic acid during winter since it is deeply highly hydrating while lightly exfoliating.
If you weren’t in social media, what would you want to be doing for work?
I was in acting school and worked as an extra in some films on the Gold Coast in 2011, so I might have pursued that more. I also studied journalism at University in 2014, so I would also have been working in that field too. However, I found a love for nutrition and naturopathy in 2016 when I had gut issues and learned a lot about health and wellness so I would like to explore that more one day!
What makes you feel most confident?
When I have been in the sun & sea for three reasons:
1.I get sun kissed and glory.
2. I get a boost of serotonin.
3. I feel energized and clear.
So basically, when I am happy, I feel the most confident!
If you only could have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
I love sushi and matcha with all my heart!
Choose one place in the world you have always wanted to visit but haven’t.
Japan!
What would you like to say to your fans/followers?
Thank you to each and every one of you who has supported me and followed my journey! I wouldn’t be able to do this as my job if it wasn’t for you. I love connecting with you all and I feel so blessed to have such sweet human beings following me!
