Last week, Ashley Stewart crowned its “I Am Ashley” ambassador search winner.
For the second year, the leading fashion brand conducted a nationwide #FindingAshleyStewart tour in search of an ambassador who embodies the brand’s ethos: kindness, resilience, confidence, community and of course, fashion.
BROOKLYN, NY – SEPTEMBER 15: A view of venue exterior during Finding Ashley Stewart 2018 at Kings Theatre on September 15, 2018 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images for Ashley Stewart)
After a seven-month search, which included tour stops in Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia, Harlem, Dallas, and several other cities, Tiffany Gosa-Flamer of Chester, Pennsylvania, took home the title.
BROOKLYN, NY – SEPTEMBER 15: (L-R) Kendra Powe, Sharonda Gradberry, Chelsi Moree, Tiffany Gosa-Flamer, James C. Rhee, Mary E. Allen, Raquel Wells, LaShawn Kinley and Diane Diaga attend Finding Ashley Stewart 2018 at Kings Theatre on September 15, 2018 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Ashley Stewart)
BROOKLYN, NY – SEPTEMBER 15: Tiffany Gosa-Flamer attends Finding Ashley Stewart 2018 at Kings Theatre on September 15, 2018 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Ashley Stewart)
Held at Kings Theater in Brooklyn, the finale showcased eight finalists vying for the chance to win the $10, 000 prize package, a new Ashley Stewart wardrobe, makeover, tour-sponsored gift prizes, a photo shoot, and participation in features across Ashley Stewart media platforms for one year.
BROOKLYN, NY – SEPTEMBER 15: Loni Love (L) and La La Anthony speak onstage during Finding Ashley Stewart 2018 at Kings Theatre on September 15, 2018 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Ashley Stewart)
The evening was filled with inspiring stories from the contestants, good music and fierce fashions. Hosted by Loni Love, comedian and co-host of the daytime talk show “The Real,” the two-hour show was an empowering celebration of women.
BROOKLYN, NY – SEPTEMBER 15: Soledad O’Brien appears onstage during Finding Ashley Stewart 2018 at Kings Theatre on September 15, 2018 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images for Ashley Stewart)
Media maven Soledad O’Brien and radio personality and actress Lala Anthony were also in attendance on behalf of the brand to present close to $150,000 in charities and individual scholarships to several students across the country.
Plus, the event featured amazing ’90s throwback performances by MC Lyte, SWV and Naughty by Nature.
BROOKLYN, NY – SEPTEMBER 15: SWV perform onstage during Finding Ashley Stewart 2018 at Kings Theatre on September 15, 2018 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Ashley Stewart)
Me with my friend Shelley at the Finding Ashley Stewart Finale in Brooklyn, NY.
“Becoming Ashley Stewart 2018 means that I have a great opportunity to empower girls, teens and women across the nation, and share my story of how I turned my life around,” said Gosa-Flamer. “It’s a true privilege and honor, and I’m proud to say that ‘I Am Ashley’.”
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