Comments on: set goals and take a leap!

By: Elyssa Dole

Elyssa Dole — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:35:26 +0000

Ashley,

A friend of mine directed me to your LinkedIN page, as I am a big fan of Lululemon and interested in learning more about your company and culture.

I was so inspired to read your blog post because of how much I can relate to your story. I too wanted to live abroad and have a ‘once in a lifetime experience’ and so I spent two years in Russia studying ballet. After a career as a professional dancer, I applied to business school, where I am currently experimenting with ways to combine creativity and business. I admire how Lululemon motivates people to achieve health and wellness in their lives.

Thank you for sharing this wonderful post about risk-taking! I love hearing stories of dancers and athletes achieving their dreams in new ways.

Best,

Elyssa

By: Ashley Thomson

Ashley Thomson — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 17:54:51 +0000

Stephanie and Kelly, I am so glad that LinkedIN led you to this story and that it resonated with you! Let’s connect on LinkedIN, and I’d be happy to answer any questions you might have about Lululemon and / or my journey!

Gabrielle, thanks so much for your kind and encouraging words! Looks like you are living proof of the power of visions and goal setting!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sun, 13 May 2012 02:14:59 +0000

Hi Ashley,

Like Stephanie, your LinkedIn page led me to this post, and after reading both, I am compelled to get in touch with you. Pretty much every word of your LinkedIn bio resonated with me, as my mission is to help others develop and I want to become a career counselor (ideally working within an organization). For me, the law of attraction translates into the following equation: Desire to Empower Others + Love of Vancouver = Lululemon People Potential Team!

If at all possible, I would love to connect and hear about your journey in the HR and counseling worlds (and beyond)!

Cheers,
Kelly

PS – Make it to Grindelwald yet?

By: Gabrielle Miller

Gabrielle Miller — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:02:38 +0000

Wow, I hadn’t read this post when I made my” Motivational Montage Manifesto of Marathon Messages & Images”. Yes, I was inspired by Lululemon’s manifesto and my memory of making Vision Boards in high-school from magazine clippings, but I’m so glad to read your recommendations since we’re clearly similar in how, when, why, and where we find inspiration.

BRAVO.

–Gabrielle
Ab Fab Fit – Absolutely Fabulous Fitness & Wellness
AbFabFit.com & Facebook.com/AbFabFit

By: Stephanie Andrews - Banff

Stephanie Andrews - Banff — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 02:51:54 +0000

This is amazing Ashley! I got this link off of your LinkedIn profile, since I’m scoping out what it’s like to work at lululemon… with the goal of getting there myself one day!

I love hearing these stories of people who have succeeded in goals and have such a great company behind them.

Since I also have a lulu manifesto poster right next to my computer, I hope to work with you someday soon!

By: taylor

taylor — Mon, 17 May 2010 23:28:06 +0000

why is everyone so obsessed with lululeamon

By: robyn

robyn — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:52:51 +0000

so glad you love it, ashley! thanks for the compliment… enjoy! xo.

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:05:33 +0000

Way to live you vision!

By: shannon

shannon — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:29:24 +0000

ashley – AMAZING. way to DO IT NOW! i am so inspired by you truly living your goals and the incredible culture we have at lululemon. girl – let me know when you make it to spain – lots of friends there from a couple years of studies in that captivating country!

By: Ashley

Ashley — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:36:03 +0000

I can’t stop smiling – Thanks so much for your comments.

Robyn, I am in LOVE with your blog and will quickly toss out the lonely planet and focus on this instead!!

Ash, so glad life has brought you to lululemon too… DEFINITELY write down the goals you’re the most scared of! Those are the best ones. xox

By: Carlson

Carlson — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:23:01 +0000

Yeay go Ashley!!!! i see myself back in Europe one day; i’ve already seeded some of my friends with lululemon stuff and they want more!! how exciting that you are on the frontier of possibly making that a near reality

By: amy

amy — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:13:53 +0000

good on you…so many of us have dreams that die with us…you are a terrific example of making yours happen – you’ve inspired me!

By: robyn

robyn — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:37:38 +0000

i love this – a perfect illustration of “do it now!”
last year, i also dreamed of living in europe, and also took a leap to end up in edinburgh! it is absolutely stunning – enjoy every single breath of scenery and culture, it will stay with you for always.
at the end of my time in edinburgh, i wrote a list of my absolute favorite places… i’d love to share it with you!
http://robynmichelleleeblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/edinburgh.html

namaste!

By: Ashley

Ashley — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:02:56 +0000

Wow! thanks Ash! good to see we have the same ideas! we danced together for so long and end up with the same involvement in the same amazing company! You are very inspiring – and i feel that my goal board should be revamped to include some of those goals i want but am too scared to write down!

Good luck and congrats!

By: Marisa

Marisa — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:55:14 +0000

i love this post – mostly because by setting goals and saying yes to life, ashley is truly living out her dreams! inspiring, thank you.