Ashley DeLara – Real Estate

About Ashley DeLara

Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.

I come from a very close-knit family. My sister and I actually work together at TPS, which makes our professional and personal lives deeply connected. Family is really important to me, it’s my anchor, my motivation, and the reason I strive to build a better future for myself.

Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?

Right now, I serve as the Marketing Concierge at TPS, where I’ve built the first-ever marketing department for the company. What I love most about my work is getting to merge creativity with strategy whether that’s designing social media campaigns, creating flyers and videos, or guiding agents through branding. Helping people feel proud of their business and seeing their confidence grow through marketing support is what excites me the most.

Q: What advice would you give to people?

Believe in the value of your own story and don’t be afraid to share it. In both life and business, authenticity builds trust. People connect with realness more than perfection, so put yourself out there and let others see your journey.

Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?

In 5 to 10 years, I see myself continuing to lead in the marketing and real estate space, possibly running my own creative agency or stepping deeper into behavioral research, which is another passion of mine. Most importantly, I want to be in a place where I feel fulfilled, independent, and surrounded by a strong community both personally and professionally.

Ashley DeLara & Our Community

Q: What are a few of your favorite restaurants in our community?

One of my favorite spots has always been Convoy Growing up my nana used to take me to Chopstix on Convoy Street and those memories still stick with me The district is filled with amazing restaurants from all over Asia whether it’s grabbing dumplings at China Max sushi at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar or Korean BBQ at Grandma Tofu and BBQ What makes Convoy even more fun is the energy after dinner because you can head straight into karaoke at places like Bobos or HIVE and make a whole night out of it For me it’s not just about the food but also the community and memories tied to those experiences

Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?

24 years

Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?

One of the most interesting people I have met is Stephanie Jezek with eXp Realty of Southern California Inc She has such a great energy and is always open to connecting with others in real estate I admire the way she builds genuine relationships and uplifts the people around her

Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?

Chopstix on Convoy will always make me nostalgic because of the memories with my nana She would take me there when I was younger and it became a special tradition for us

Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?

My favorite thing about our community is how diverse it is San Diego is full of people from different backgrounds and cultures and you can feel that when you walk through neighborhoods like Convoy or Barrio Logan That diversity is what makes the city so vibrant

Q: If you could choose anyone alive today and not a relative, with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would you meet for this lunch?

I would love to have lunch with Brené Brown because her work on vulnerability and courage has inspired me a lot I think it would be amazing to have an open conversation about leadership and growth I would take her to Tribute Pizza in North Park because it has a warm welcoming feel and is one of my favorite spots

For Fun

Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?

One of my favorite movies is The Pursuit of Happyness because it shows the power of persistence and hope A favorite TV show of mine is New Girl because it always makes me laugh and feel lighthearted

Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?

Most people don’t know that I want to pursue behavioral research someday outside of real estate and marketing I have always been fascinated with understanding why people do what they do

Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?

A San Diego sunset over the ocean is definitely a 10 out of 10

Q: Who inspires you to be better?

I find inspiration in the people around me every day rather than one single person Whether it is family friends or even someone I meet through work I pick up little lessons that push me to be better

Q: What community organizations and/or local nonprofits do you admire/support?

I admire the Women’s Council of Realtors for how they empower women in the real estate industry and bring people together to grow both professionally and personally

Q: What is the best advice you’ve ever received?

The best advice I have ever received is to trust the process Sometimes you may not see results right away but consistency and effort will eventually get you where you want to go

Q: What Neighborhood do you live in?

I live in Lemon Grove

What I love about my Neighborhood:

I love the community feel in Lemon Grove It feels like a small town tucked into a big city and its amazing to see kids outside playing with each other. Its surprisingly not so common anymore.

Please describe your ideal San Diego weekend:

My ideal San Diego weekend would start with a hike at Torrey Pines followed by brunch with friends in North Park Then I would spend the afternoon exploring a local market or heading to the beach to relax The night would end with dinner in Convoy and maybe karaoke to top it off

Q: Finally, what three words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?

Comfort Safety Belonging

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