Hey, I’m Ashley.
And I created Filled Up Cup to bring a different kind of resource to the women who are seeking real authentic self-care– one that has nothing to do with bubble baths and face masks, and everything to do with rediscovering yourself after becoming a mother or finding yourself at an age where you wanting to hit refresh. Through unique experiences, unconventional methods, and off the wall products, I want to help you find yourself amidst the responsibilities and often consuming identity of being an adult woman.
I hope you’ll enjoy following along here as I bring you real reviews, honest experiences, and unfiltered opinions that will make you laugh, make you cry, and most importantly- leave you with a filled up cup.
What’s New On The Blog
Manami Hara’s “Courage Now” Review
I attended a media preview of this show. All opinions are my own. I had the opportunity to check out Manami Hara’s “Courage Now” at the Firehall Arts Centre and was absolutely blown away. It was captivating, touching, and eye-opening. It is a true story based on Chiune Sugihara, a Japanese [...]
Be Quiet: The Dismissal of Mental Health Issues in the South Asian Community
Growing up in a South Asian household, mental health was never really talked about. Therapy? That’s not for us. In my culture we solve problems privately within the home, and by “solve problems” I mean sweep them under the rug. I knew that my father struggled with Depression when I was [...]