Ashley Bernardi is the founder of powerhouse media relations firm Nardi Media, where she works with corporations, brands, entrepreneurs, and not-for-profits in obtaining high-profile placements in national broadcast, print, and online media. Trained as a journalist at CBS News, she has a natural ear for a story and journalist’s passion for research. The traumatic death of her father at a young age and diagnosis of Lyme Disease after the birth of her third child deepened her passion for health, wellness, and spirituality. Ashley lives in Northern Virginia with her family.