award-winning DJ and talented TV Presenter, Ashley James

As a proud Mum to one-year-old son, Alfie, Ashley is determined to put her platform and eloquent communication skills to good use, with her quick-wit, authenticity, and positive Instagram feed. Ashley is also known for bringing attention to social issues such as mental health, body positivity, and equal rights for women and the LGBTQA+ community.

A familiar face on British television, Ashley has appeared on some of the nation’s favourite programmes, including Hollyoaks’ Slice of Summer in 2017, Celebrity Big Brother’s: Year of the Woman, and backstage reporting at The X Factor. In more political arenas, Ashley comments on debates ranging from transgender issues, Brexit, social media, and feminism on respected shows including Sky News, BBC News, European News Hour, The Jeremy Vine Show and Good Morning Britain.

Beyond presenting, Ashley’s lifelong passion for music and DJ’ing has seen her accomplish a wide range of things, including being shortlisted for the IARA Award for Best FM/UK Radio DJ in 2018 and DJing for exclusive events such as The Glamour Awards, Gigi Hadid x Maybelline Launch and Cosmopolitan’s Fashion Fest. Ashley has also performed internationally in Cannes, Ibiza, Marbella, Dubai and Thailand, as well as being named the official DJ for Eva Longoria’s Global Gift Foundation.

Since becoming a mum in 2021, Ashley now hosts number 1 parenting podcast Mum’s The Word, where she speaks to a range of parents and experts about the taboo topics surrounding motherhood. Previous guests on the podcast include Sophie Ellis Bextor, Stella Creasy, Laura Bates, and Kate Lawler. From presenting to DJ-ing and now Podcasting, this working mum really does do it all.