Brianna Finney, Co-Founder

Brianna, a proud Pacific Northwest native, began her professional journey in the corporate world, spending 15 years climbing the ladder. It wasn’t until she became a mother that she began questioning the cost of giving over 100% of herself to a career that left little room for her well-being, her children, or her partnership.

In time, she recognized a deeper truth the success she had been chasing wasn’t aligned with who she truly was, what she valued, or the example she wanted to set for her children. That realization became her catalyst for change. Brianna made the bold decision to leave the corporate grind and create something of her own, Ash & Rise.

At the heart of her work is a belief in the transformative power of connection between women. She credits her growth to the mentors, friends, and cheerleaders who guided her through self-discovery and reinvention.

The Ripple Theory was born from a need she couldn’t find elsewhere: a space where all parts of her could coexist, the ambitious professional, the fiercely loving (and sometimes overwhelmed) mother, the community-minded leader, and the little girl still searching for belonging. When that space didn’t exist, she built it with her dear friend Shannon.