Why I Left Corporate Life to Study Nutritional Therapy

For most of my adult life, I was a proud corporate woman. I spent 18 years at the same company, growing my career, leading teams, and thriving in a fast-paced environment that rewarded results. I met incredible people (including my husband!), traveled, and learned more than I could have ever imagined when I started as a young professional. I was proud of what I built.

But somewhere along the way, something shifted.

It started as a whisper—a quiet inner voice nudging me to slow down, to ask deeper questions, to tune into how I was feeling, not just what I was producing. I began to notice how many people around me—friends, family, colleagues—were burned out, struggling with energy, mood, digestion, sleep, and vague symptoms they couldn’t quite explain. And I saw myself in that, too.

So I started learning. First out of curiosity, then out of passion. I devoured podcasts and books, swapped recipes with my mom, started meal prepping with intention, and became fascinated by the body’s ability to heal when given the right support. The more I learned, the more I realized: this is what I want to do. I want to help people feel better in their bodies. I want to be the person I wish I had during those years of pushing through and ignoring my own symptoms.

Leaving a steady job after 18 years wasn’t easy. It was emotional, and scary, and also deeply clarifying. I realized that success isn’t just about titles or stability—it’s about alignment. And I was ready to align my work with what I value most: health, presence, connection, and purpose.

Today, I’m studying to become a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP), and I’m building Ashley Baber Wellness from the ground up. I believe that food, rest, movement, and mindset are powerful tools for healing. I believe that we are not meant to suffer through chronic symptoms or accept burnout as normal. And I believe that people deserve support that looks at the whole picture, not just the symptoms.

This is just the beginning, but I’m so excited to share what I learn along the way. If you’ve ever felt like something’s missing, like you’re meant to feel better, live slower, or show up more fully in your life—you’re not alone.

Thanks for being here. Let’s keep going, together.