Meet the Newest Pause Team Members!
Dear Pause Community,
We are absolutely thrilled to introduce you to the newest members of the Pause Team!
Meet Maggie, our Community Connection Manager.
Meet Ashley, our Studio + Marketing Manager.
Every day, Rena and I look at each other in disbelief that we get to dedicate our lives to this fulfilling work and be a part of such a wonderful community with all of you. What?!!
We can't wait to see how both Maggie and Ashley's unique strengths, huge hearts, and inspiring presence enrich and grow our community in the months ahead. 🙌
Keep scrolling to learn more about these two phenomenal humans and join us in giving Maggie and Ashley a warm, open-hearted welcome!
With joy & gratitude,
Ryan & Rena
Pause Cofounders
Meet Maggie Frackenpohl!
Our new Community Connection Manager
Tell us a bit about yourself...
On the professional side of things, I’ve worked as an environmental interpreter & designer with Oregon State Parks, built a personal concierge business in Idaho, performed multiple hospitality functions in destination hotels and funky, hole-in-the-wall establishments. I even trained to become a whitewater & sea kayak guide (although that’s a story for another time, “trained” being the operative word). Through every role I’ve held, I’ve genuinely loved lifting up coworkers and clients, helping them tell their stories and do good in the world. Joining Pause has been a natural segue and I’m so excited for the opportunity to be part of the greater community.
At home, I’m grateful to have an amazing, supportive partner and to share our space with our much-loved three-legged cat, Dash (don’t worry, he gets around just fine).
How did you come to find Pause / In what ways does mindfulness manifest for you?
What’s your favorite beginner’s mindfulness book?
What is the biggest takeaway from your mindfulness practice so far?
Do you have a mantra you regularly turn to?
What inspires you about the Pause community? What excites you about joining the team?
What are some fun facts about yourself?
Say hello or reach out to Maggie at maggie@pausemeditation.org!
Meet Ashley Castellanos!
Our new Studio + Marketing Manager
Tell us a bit about yourself...
I grew up in Portland, but in 2014, I left the U.S, and spent 5 years living overseas. I lived in 6 countries such as Spain, Turkey, Vietnam, Argentina, England, and Indonesia, and have traveled to 25 countries in all. At the time, I wanted to explore and experience a life different from what I knew and my time overseas has influenced a lot of how I live my life today. I returned to Portland in spring 2019 and I had to pretty much start over. I taught English when I lived abroad though I have a major in Merchandising Management from Oregon State.
In the last 5 years, I have built a career in marketing and photo/video production and am self-taught on the production side of things. I have done and still do branding photography and have worked with dozens of businesses as either a marketing manager or as a freelancer producing marketing campaigns and marketing assets since I also own and run Vegan Ventures – a media and resource page for the best vegan eats and experiences where I also host events and group tours for foodies and travelers. The page started for fun, but eventually evolved into something greater than I could’ve imagined. I feel very lucky that I’ve gotten to explore different interests and pursue different skill sets. Through my work, I discovered how much I love connection and storytelling through creativity and exploration and I am eager to continue to pursue that journey.
How did you come to find Pause / In what ways does mindfulness manifest for you?
What is the biggest takeaway from your mindfulness practice so far?
Do you have a mantra you regularly turn to?
What inspires you about the Pause community? What excites you about joining the team?
What are some fun facts about yourself?
Say hello or reach out to Ashley at ashley@pausemeditation.org!
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