Now Introducing: Ashabi Owagboriaye!
Lavender Menace is introducing the newest addition to our talent roster: Ashabi Owagboriaye!
She’s the creative mind behind Ace in Grace, an Instagram account dedicated to educating the public about asexuality and aromanticism, and uplifting other voices in those communities.
They are a Nigerian-American Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) based in Chicago, IL, serving adults grappling with anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, family dynamics, and life transitions.
She’s also a talented multidisciplinary artist and photographer! There’s really nothing Ashabi can’t do. Read more to learn about what opportunities she’s open to.
Meet Ashabi!
Ashabi Owagboriaye (she/they) is a Nigerian-American therapist, artist, and organizer based in Chicago. As a Black, Queer and Asexual individual, Ashabi brings an intersectional lens to their work. Ashabi has always been dedicated to creating environments that allow people to be seen, affirmed, and supported in their wholeness.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor [LPC] and National Certified Counselor [NCC], Ashabi works with adults navigating through the everyday anxieties that life brings to all of us. Black, IPOC Clients with depression, neurodivergence, difficult family dynamics, and struggles that come from being the first generation born in this country often seek support from her.
Beyond counseling, Ashabi is a multidisciplinary artist and model/photographer who continues creating opportunities for herself to grow and build her craft. Her ability to photograph authenticity has allowed her to continue engaging in several collaborative projects that expand her artistry and reach.
Ashabi is open to collaborations with 2SLGBTQIA+ creators, as well as speaking and writing opportunities in areas of her expertise. Based in Chicago but available worldwide, they bring a powerful combination of professional expertise, lived experience, and masterful depth of knowledge.
For media kit, collaborations, or to discuss available opportunities, contact Rowan at Lavender Menace Talent.
Lavender Menace Talent is excited to announce our newest client: Ashabi Owagboriaye!
Ashabi Owagboriaye (she/they) is a Nigerian-American therapist, artist, and organizer based in Chicago. As a Black, Queer, and Asexual individual, Ashabi brings an intersectional lens to their work, allowing them to intentionally center empathy, cultural awareness, and care throughout their practice. Whether the focus is therapeutic, artistic, or community-based, Ashabi has always been dedicated to creating environments that allow people to be seen, affirmed, and supported in their wholeness.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor [LPC] and National Certified Counselor [NCC], Ashabi works with adults navigating through anxieties that life brings to all of us. Black, IPOC Clients with depression, neurodivergence, difficult family dynamics, and struggles that come from being the first generation born in this country often seek support from her. With a therapeutic framework built from Existential-Humanistic theory, including client-centered & narrative dynamics, Ashabi focuses on more collaborative and compassionate-focused treatments. In this role, Ashabi helps clients reconnect with themselves, providing them with more confidence to rebuild their story and develop a better sense of self. She graduated from Roosevelt University with a Master’s in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling.
Beyond counseling, Ashabi is a multidisciplinary artist who continues creating opportunities for herself to grow and build her craft. As a model/photographer, she’s been able to develop skills from both ends of the camera, strengthening their ability to highlight and capture people's lived experiences from a more intentional and intimate lens. Her ability to photograph authenticity has allowed her to continue engaging in several collaborative projects that expand her artistry and reach.
Rooted in Pride
In 2019, Ashabi had the privilege of marching in the Chicago Pride Parade alongside countless other members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The same year, Ace In Grace was born to help build on that connection and spread awareness and enthusiasm for asexual and intersecting identities.
In 2019, Ashabi launched Ace in Grace, a digital platform dedicated to educating about asexuality and uplifting Black and POC voices within the community. Through this work, they have been recognized for their leadership and advocacy, including the 2020 Bi+/Queer Activism Award and selection as a 2021 NBCC Minority Fellow. From organizing around Breonna Taylor, co-creating the community march, Pride Without Prejudice, to speaking on panels such as I AM ACE, Ashabi continues to advance visibility, foster dialogue, and advocate for intersectional inclusion through both their professional and creative work.
An About Me post from the Ace In Grace Instagram account.
What Kind of Opportunities Do They Have Available?
Ashabi would be thrilled to connect with other 2SLGBTQIA+ creators on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or other platforms for collaboration and fellowship. Ace in Grace’s audience is deeply engaged, incredibly dedicated, super enthusiastic, and eager to learn more and hear from more diverse voices. If you run a page or podcast focused on 2SLGBTQIA+ identities, kink, relationships & intimacy, k-pop, and especially ace identities, please reach out to Rowan at Lavender Menace Talent to discuss what a collab might look like!
Ashabi would also be very open to speaking or writing engagements, particularly in areas of her expertise, such as inclusive and culturally informed therapy, relationships & intimacy [platonic and romantic], asexuality and ace/aro identity, intersectional identities (e.g., Blackness, Asexuality, Queerness, Other 2SLGBTQIA+ topics), and creative directing. While Ashabi is based in Chicago, she is willing to travel for the right opportunity and is happy to participate remotely.
Ashabi would be thrilled to connect with other 2SLGBTQIA+ creators on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or other platforms for collaboration and fellowship. Ashabi would also be very open to speaking or writing engagements, particularly in areas of their expertise.
If you’re interested in working with Ashabi in any capacity, please contact Rowan at Lavender Menace Talent to discuss availability and opportunities.
Lavender Menace is thrilled to have Ashabi Owagboriaye join us as our newest client, and we can’t wait to represent her while working with anyone who might be interested in spreading awareness, education, and joy. Whether you’re looking for a counselor or a collaborator, Ashabi’s your gal! Reach out to Rowan at Lavender Menace Talent for Ashabi’s media kit, rates, and to chat about available opportunities.