Events & Media Resources

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Bios and Stage Introduction

Dr. Ashley Smith is a licensed psychologist, speaker, and author who challenges audiences to master their minds, push past limits, and live boldly. As the co-founder of Peak Mind: The Center for Psychological Strength, she translates cutting-edge psychology and brain science into actionable insights for overcoming fear, building courage, and expanding what people believe is possible.
Born with a rare visual impairment that makes her legally—and increasingly—blind, Dr. Ashley knows firsthand what it takes to conquer both real and perceived limits. She has built a life filled with bold choices—and now teaches others how to do the same. By blending science with powerful storytelling and practical strategies, she shifts the way audiences see the world—and themselves.
Her message is simple: Your mind will keep you playing small—if you let it.
Dr. Ashley Smith is a licensed psychologist, speaker, author, and co-founder of Peak Mind: The Center for Psychological Strength. She challenges audiences to master their minds and live boldly.
Born with a rare visual impairment that makes her legally blind, Dr. Ashley knows firsthand what it takes to overcome both real and perceived limits—and now teaches others how to do the same. By blending science with powerful storytelling and practical strategies, she shifts the way audiences see the world—and themselves.
Her message is simple: Your mind will keep you playing small—if you let it.
Dr. Ashley Smith is a psychologist, speaker, author, and co-founder of Peak Mind. She challenges audiences to master their minds and live boldly. Born with a rare vision impairment, she knows firsthand what it takes to break limits—and now teaches others how to do the same.
Our next speaker is a psychologist and author who knows firsthand what it takes to push past limits. She’s the co-founder of Peak Mind: The Center for Psychological Strength and a leading expert on anxiety, happiness, and how our minds can either hold us back—or propel us forward.
Dr. Ashley is known for translating cutting-edge psychology and brain science into practical tools that help people overcome fear and live boldly… and she practices what she preaches. Born with a rare vision impairment that makes her legally blind, she has built a life defined by bold choices, resilience, and a refusal to let obstacles stand in her way. Now, she teaches others how to do the same.
Her message is simple: Your mind will keep you playing small—if you let it.
Please give a warm welcome to Dr. Ashley Smith!
Dr. Ashley Smith is a licensed clinical psychologist and recognized expert in anxiety and related disorders. She earned her PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2007 and completed her predoctoral internship at Children’s Mercy Hospital. She then joined Omaha Children’s Hospital, where she helped develop their dedicated anxiety services, before transitioning to a senior staff psychologist role at a nationally recognized anxiety specialty center in Kansas City.
In 2017, Dr. Ashley established a successful private practice, where she provided evidence-based treatment for anxiety and OCD until 2025, when she shifted her focus to speaking, teaching, and writing. She is an adjunct faculty member at Kansas City University and has extensive experience providing education, supervision, and consultation to mental health professionals at various levels of training.
Dr. Ashley has authored numerous publications, including peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and online educational content, as well as two books: Childhood Anxiety Disorders and The Way I See It: A Psychologist's Guide to a Happier Life. A long-time member of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, she was honored with their Special Recognition Award for public outreach.
She regularly presents workshops and trainings at both local and national levels. Her work focuses on the practical application of cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology, and applied neuroscience to improve clinical outcomes for individuals struggling with anxiety. This commitment to expanding access to evidence-based psychological tools led to the creation of Peak Mind: The Center for Psychological Strength, which she co-founded in 2019
Dr. Ashley Smith is a licensed clinical psychologist and recognized expert in anxiety and related disorders. She has worked in children's hospitals, an anxiety specialty clinic, and private practice, providing evidence-based treatment for anxiety and OCD.
An adjunct faculty member at Kansas City University, Dr. Ashley has extensive experience training and supervising mental health professionals. She has authored peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and two books, including Childhood Anxiety Disorders. A long-time member of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, she was honored with their Special Recognition Award in 2023.
She regularly presents workshops and trainings at local and national levels, focusing on the practical application of cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology, and applied neuroscience to improve clinical outcomes. She is also the co-founder of Peak Mind: The Center for Psychological Strength, an organization dedicated to making psychological tools more widely accessible.