Business
Ashley Marie, of successful Fashion House A.MARIE Inc. ditches family real estate business to pursue her passion

Popular jewelry designer, Ashley Marie, reveals how she turned down an offer from her father to join the family business to pursue her passion for designing jewelry
Ashley Marie took a big risk as a young adult and is now reaping the benefits. At 22, Ashley made the decision to decline her father’s offer to join his successful and thriving company of real estate investing and development for her passion of designing jewelry. Ashley is the founder of A.MARIE, one of the leading brands in the jewelry industry. She has been able to make a name in the highly competitive and dynamic jewelry market for her distinct and captivating designs.
With thousands of jewelry brands and retailers competing to capture and increase their share of the global jewelry market, it is remarkable for a company to maintain their relevance and keep their customers wanting more of their products. This description fits A.MARIE Inc., a fashion house that has redefined the way women wear jewelry. The brand was founded by Ashley Marie in line with her goal of helping women to use jewelry as an outfit that makes them feel better and more confident.
It is popularly said that entrepreneurship involves taking risks that most people would often shy away from, and the case of Ashley was particularly amazing. After graduating from California Lutheran University with a BS in Political Science with an emphasis in Law and legal reasoning in addition to a BA in Psychology, Ashley was offered a coveted position within her father’s company.
“One day, my dad said to me- you are working 40 hours a week for me and 40 hours a week for you. (because yes, I was still making and selling jewelry on the side). He told me to choose one. I chose jewelry,” Ashley said. “I took a huge risk. But I just knew in my blood working for myself would allow me opportunity that working for someone else couldn’t, even if it was family. I was terrified. How could I live a life off of an artistic hobby of making jewelry – Ashley continued.
“All I knew was that I KNEW no matter the situation I was in, I always got myself out of it and could take care of myself. Mental health issues and all. I ALWAYS found a way to do what I needed to get done and survive. I have this fighter/ survivor inside of me. That was enough to know and to take that risk- I have always believed I have what it takes to ALWAYS make it,” Ashley said.
There is no doubt that Ashley is reaping the benefits as she successfully grows her empire and conquers the fashion industry.
Business
SamBoat Makes Waves in the US

The sharing economy’s massive popularity has led to the creation of blockbuster companies like Airbnb, VRBO, eBay, Uber, and Lyft, to name just a few. According to a report by Proficient Market Insights, the size of the sharing economy was $113 billion in 2021 and is predicted to reach $600 billion by 2027.
One of the newest companies to enter this space, SamBoat, now enables the owners of sailboats and motorboats to offer their vessels for rent. Because yachts are expensive to buyand maintain — in many cases, more expensive than purchasing and maintaining a home — yacht owners can offset some of their costs by listing their craft on the platform.
Those who may not be able to afford their own boat can still experience life on the water, however. No knowledge of boating is required, as many charters include the possibility of hiring a skipper.
When young French entrepreneurs Laurent Calando and Nicolas Cargou met, a friendship, as well as a new venture, was born. Cargou was an avid Airbnb user, and Calando had grown up sailing with his family. Throughout the course of their conversation, they realized that the sharing economy covered a lot of bases, but it didn’t include boating, which they were both passionate about.
The pair sensed an opportunity, which quickly led to action. In April 2014, they officially launched SamBoat in the Bordeaux region of France.
“SamBoat’s marketplace exploded in Europe over the next few years,” explains Robert Harrington, SamBoat’s US Country Manager. The company offers yachts throughout the Mediterranean, Aegean, and other popular travel destinations.
As evidence of the popularity of the boat-sharing model, SamBoat grew by over 70 percent in 2022. Since its founding, the company has enabled more than a million people to take to the seas. Now, the platform is rapidly expanding its listings throughout the US.
Where SamBoat operates in the US
SamBoat has already — albeit indirectly — served its American customers for quite some time, as American vacationers have often rented boats in Greece, France, Italy, or Spain through its platform. But now, the company is beginning to serve Americans on the other side of the Atlantic, right here at home.
SamBoat rentals are currently available in many American ports. The marketplace currently offers hundreds of boats just in the state of Florida, where the fleet extends up the Keys to West Palm Beach, and throughout the west coast, including Tampa, Clearwater, Naples, and Ft. Myers. SamBoat also has many boats in Chicago and Seattle, as well as throughout New England.
In the near future, the company will expand its offerings in San Diego and Los Angeles. SamBoat also plans to open in Lake Tahoe, Lake of the Ozarks, Lake Havasu, and Lake Champlain by mid-summer 2023. It also aims to have fleets available in Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket by the same time.
“Our goal is to offer thousands of boats to rent throughout the United States by the end of the year,” Harrington says.
SamBoat operates anywhere boat owners choose to list their craft for rent. “Just because the marketplace might not already have a whole regatta in a given port doesn’t mean it can’t or doesn’t operate there,” Harrington says. “Listings grow organically, cropping up wherever opportunity calls boat owners to take advantage of existing demand.”
For instance, while SamBoat only officially launched in the United States this past year, the platform was open to US-based boat owners and renters last year. From January 2022 compared to January 2023, the platform experienced a 500% increase in US-based business.
This means that, if you own a boat, you can bring SamBoat to your home port. All you have to do is go to SamBoat’s website, follow a few simple steps, upload photos of your boat along with its relevant details, and respond to rental inquiries.
“Now is the right time for boat owners to get in early and beat the rush,” Harrington says.
The secret to SamBoat’s success
American consumers have responded enthusiastically to SamBoat’s arrival for a number of reasons. First and foremost, the platform offers the very same boats as other companies, yet their prices are on average 10 percent cheaper.
The reason for this is simple: unlike most other yacht and boat rental services, SamBoat doesn’t charge its customers inflated “junk” fees.
In addition, SamBoat makes renting a yacht simple and easy. Generally speaking, other boat-sharing websites outsource customer service to the owners of the listed yachts. They will only answer the phone or attend to you if you are booking something of a high dollar amount, while the average boat rental costs under $1,000. This can lead to a very frustrating process for someone who has questions but can’t seem to get a response from a boat’s owner.
At SamBoat, however, a real human being answers every inquiry. “Sometimes, that person is me,” Harrington says. This makes it much easier for people to rent the perfect boat that will meet their individual needs.
SamBoat fulfills a long-awaited need for sailing and boating enthusiasts worldwide. With the arrival of SamBoat in the US, it’s an even more exciting time for Americans to participate in the sharing economy.
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