About
Meet Ashleigh Parker
Ashleigh Parker is a woman who knows what it means to be broken—and what it takes to rise. A judge, author, speaker, and mom, she is passionate about helping women unmask the emotional wounds hidden behind strength, heal from heartbreak, loss, and rejection, and live with unshakable faith and purpose.
Her journey of pain and restoration inspired her debut book, From Broken to Brazen, a 40-day devotional that guides women through the courageous process of unmasking their pain, embracing grace, and walking boldly into healing.
Blending raw honesty with spiritual wisdom, Ashleigh encourages women to embrace their full stories—the beautiful and the broken—as evidence of God’s redemptive power. She believes that every scar tells a story of survival and that healing is holy work.
“When we take off the mask and allow God to meet us in our pain, He transforms our brokenness into something bold and beautiful.”
Ashleigh Parker is a nationally sought-after speaker, author, and advocate passionate about helping women heal, rise, and walk boldly in their purpose. She is the author of From Broken to Brazen: 40-Day Devotional for Healing from Heartbreak, Loss, and Rejection, a faith-centered guide that empowers readers to turn pain into purpose, heartbreak into hope, and challenges into opportunities for growth. Through her writing, Ashleigh blends personal experience, spiritual wisdom, and practical guidance to help women embrace their worth, set healthy boundaries, and live with courage, resilience, and self-compassion.
Ashleigh’s dynamic speaking has reached audiences across the United States and internationally, where she inspires listeners with actionable tools for personal growth, emotional healing, and leadership. Her presentations focus on themes such as women’s empowerment, overcoming adversity, faith-driven purpose, and the journey from brokenness to boldness. She is known for her authenticity, ability to connect with diverse audiences, and a message that leaves lasting impact long after the stage.
In addition to her authorship and speaking, Ashleigh serves as a District Court Judge in Wake County, NC. Appointed by Governor Roy Cooper in 2017, she has previously served as an Assistant Attorney General at the North Carolina Department of Justice and as an Assistant District Attorney at the Wake County District Attorney’s Office. She is the lead Child Support Judge in Wake County and one of two Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency Judges, teaching and mentoring judges and attorneys on trauma-informed approaches to the law.
Ashleigh’s leadership extends beyond the courtroom. She is an instructor for Meredith College’s Paralegal Program, Chair of the NC State Bar Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Committee, and a North Carolina State Bar Councilor. She is the former President of both the Wake County Bar Association and the 10th Judicial District Bar, serving as the first African American female and the youngest president in both organizations’ histories.
Deeply committed to community and justice, Ashleigh co-founded the Capital City Lawyers’ Association Law Day Program, providing hundreds of minority students with hands-on experiences in the legal system, and the Wake County Legal Support Center, which offers free legal resources for individuals navigating domestic and housing matters. She has been recognized with numerous honors, including the Chief Justice’s Professionalism Award, the American Bar Association’s Judith S. Kaye Award for Judicial Excellence, and recognition as a “Leader in Diversity” by Triangle Business Journal.
Ashleigh Parker’s work as an author, speaker, and advocate reflects her mission to empower others to confront life’s challenges with faith, courage, and resilience. She resides in Raleigh, NC, with her two sons, Isaac and Isaiah, where they are active members of Wake Chapel Church. For more information, visit www.AshleighSParker.com.
About
Meet Ashleigh Parker
Ashleigh Parker is a woman who knows what it means to be broken—and what it takes to rise. A judge, author, speaker, and mom, she is passionate about helping women unmask the emotional wounds hidden behind strength, heal from heartbreak, loss, and rejection, and live with unshakable faith and purpose.
Her journey of pain and restoration inspired her debut book, From Broken to Brazen, a 40-day devotional that guides women through the courageous process of unmasking their pain, embracing grace, and walking boldly into healing.
Blending raw honesty with spiritual wisdom, Ashleigh encourages women to embrace their full stories—the beautiful and the broken—as evidence of God’s redemptive power. She believes that every scar tells a story of survival and that healing is holy work.
Ashleigh Parker is a nationally sought-after speaker, author, and advocate passionate about helping women heal, rise, and walk boldly in their purpose. She is the author of From Broken to Brazen: 40-Day Devotional for Healing from Heartbreak, Loss, and Rejection, a faith-centered guide that empowers readers to turn pain into purpose, heartbreak into hope, and challenges into opportunities for growth. Through her writing, Ashleigh blends personal experience, spiritual wisdom, and practical guidance to help women embrace their worth, set healthy boundaries, and live with courage, resilience, and self-compassion.
Ashleigh’s dynamic speaking has reached audiences across the United States and internationally, where she inspires listeners with actionable tools for personal growth, emotional healing, and leadership. Her presentations focus on themes such as women’s empowerment, overcoming adversity, faith-driven purpose, and the journey from brokenness to boldness. She is known for her authenticity, ability to connect with diverse audiences, and a message that leaves lasting impact long after the stage.
In addition to her authorship and speaking, Ashleigh serves as a District Court Judge in Wake County, NC. Appointed by Governor Roy Cooper in 2017, she has previously served as an Assistant Attorney General at the North Carolina Department of Justice and as an Assistant District Attorney at the Wake County District Attorney’s Office. She is the lead Child Support Judge in Wake County and one of two Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency Judges, teaching and mentoring judges and attorneys on trauma-informed approaches to the law.
Ashleigh’s leadership extends beyond the courtroom. She is an instructor for Meredith College’s Paralegal Program, Chair of the NC State Bar Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Committee, and a North Carolina State Bar Councilor. She is the former President of both the Wake County Bar Association and the 10th Judicial District Bar, serving as the first African American female and the youngest president in both organizations’ histories.
Deeply committed to community and justice, Ashleigh co-founded the Capital City Lawyers’ Association Law Day Program, providing hundreds of minority students with hands-on experiences in the legal system, and the Wake County Legal Support Center, which offers free legal resources for individuals navigating domestic and housing matters. She has been recognized with numerous honors, including the Chief Justice’s Professionalism Award, the American Bar Association’s Judith S. Kaye Award for Judicial Excellence, and recognition as a “Leader in Diversity” by Triangle Business Journal.
Ashleigh Parker’s work as an author, speaker, and advocate reflects her mission to empower others to confront life’s challenges with faith, courage, and resilience. She resides in Raleigh, NC, with her two sons, Isaac and Isaiah, where they are active members of Wake Chapel Church. For more information, visit www.AshleighSParker.com.