About

After dedicating 13 years to building a successful business in the pet industry, I realized that the heart of my success lay in one key skill: public relations. For more than a decade, I was tirelessly promoting my brand, developing a reputation, and forging connections within the industry. It was through this experience that I became an expert in my field, not only as a business owner but as a communicator. In reflecting on this journey, I recognized that my passion and skill for PR had been there all along, driving my work, my brand’s visibility, and my ability to resonate with clients and audiences. This discovery ignited a calling in me to embrace PR as a profession, where I could apply this experience, expertise, and love for strategic communication to empower others in their brand journeys.

Ashley Carestia being interviewed on camera inside her Bark Fifth Avenue boutique

Atlanta Small Business Profile

Featured in an Atlanta Small Business television profile on ASBN.

Ashley Carestia during her Atlanta Small Business television interview on ASBN

Professional Affiliations & Recognition

Member logos: American Pet Products Association, World Pet Association, Pet Age Women of Influence, Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta, and PRSA (Public Relations Society of America)