Ashleigh Ewald is an American writer, podcast host, and Gen Z commentator focused on civic engagement, youth politics, and social issues. Known for her clear, values-driven storytelling, she works to help young people see themselves reflected in public life and understand their role in shaping it. Her writing has been featured in Teen Ink Magazine, where she earned an Editor s Choice award, and Thought Catalog, where her essays on identity and resilience garnered thousands of shares. Shaped by her early experiences in the foster care system before being adopted, Ashleigh draws from lived experience to advocate for authenticity, opportunity, and representation.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, she launched the podcast 100% Real With Ashleigh Ewald Talk Show, which evolved from a grassroots project into a platform featuring influential public figures and community leaders across media, politics, and technology. Her insights as a Gen Z commentator have been featured in national outlets, including Fox News, Business Insider, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Post, Washington Examiner, and The Epoch Times. She was also featured live, covered by The New York Times alongside former Presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, discussing the importance of the Affordable Care Act for young people. Ashleigh continues to amplify Gen Z voices while speaking candidly from her own perspective across media platforms.

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