Ashley EcksteinAshley Eckstein is an actress, author, entrepreneur, executive producer, fashion designer, inspirational speaker, mental health advocate, podcaster, and a dynamic force in the entertainment and fandom worlds. Best known as the voice of the iconic Ahska Tano in Star Wars—a character she originated in 2008—she also revolutionized fandom culture in 2010 when she founded Her Universe, a trailblazing fashion and lifestyle brand. Ashley’s designs can currently be found at Disney parks and stores around the world.

A leading authority and tastemaker in fandom, Ashley has been featured on CNN, Forbes, Fortune, Good Morning America, Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal, among many others. She was honored by Good Housekeeping as one of its “25 Awesome Women,” invited to speak at Fortune magazine’s Next Gen Most Powerful Women Summit, and named one of CNET’s “Women Who Inspire.” Ashley also serves on the national advisory council for the Kids Mental Health Foundation.

She lives in Orlando, Florida, with her husband, former Major League Baseball player and World Series MVP, David Eckstein. Together, they love traveling the world in search of the best pizza. Read More Read Less