Ashley Bove, Founder of Artisan Bites

“I’ve never been one to follow the crowd,” says Ashley, whose former job as a realtor by day and blackjack dealer by night was upended when she was struck by a drunk driver. Her resilience led to starting a career in finance, climbing the ladder, and then – after getting married, buying a home, and becoming a mother – making another career pivot, founding ARTISAN BITES.

“It started as a simple love for charcuterie, an artistic outlet that combined my passion for food, design, and bringing people together,” Ashley says. When her husband suggested she sell her creations, she humored the idea by sharing a few photos on Instagram, and to her surprise had $1,300 in orders by the first week. Her passion project quickly snowballed into traveling the state by food truck crafting beautiful boards, grazing tables, and more.

From hosting classes to crafting culinary spreads of fresh, local ingredients, her mission has always been to curate authentic, meaningful experiences for her clients to connect with loved ones over cheeses and meats. “Little Ashley, the girl who didn’t fit the mold, would be proud. I’ve built something that’s uniquely mine – a business born from passion, resilience, and a refusal to settle.”