Ashley Guy founded Tallulah in 2019 with a few tables of CBD products and no previous business experience. She has grown the company to 7 locations in less than 5 years. As CEO, Ashley is focused on growth and expansion as well offering the hottest alternative wellness products in the industry. She currently employs over 50 employees and runs the Tallulah stores 7 days per week including holidays with some stores opening at 8AM and closing at 1AM.
Originally from Seattle where she was a high school teacher, Ashley moved to Tallahassee six years ago and founded Tallulah. Finding success from using CBD oil for arthritis in her hands, propelled her to open her first store on Market Street. She attends industry conventions in Las Vegas each year and actively advocates for protecting the hemp industry at the Florida state capitol.
A retailer of quality alternative products elevating the smoke shop experience, Tallulah is an industry leader. The Tallulah stores provide a wellness experience that includes float pods, a kava bar, and premium alternative products such as CBD, mushrooms and THC beverages.Tallulah has won numerous awards including the 2024 Top Women-Led Businesses in Florida, Best of Tallassee 2023, and Readers Choice 2022 and 2023.
Ashley’s energy and perseverance have helped her stay competitive and grow Tallulah. She recently had a baby and is an active member of the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce and other Tallahassee networking groups. As CEO, Ashley works behind the scenes leading her team, scheduling and ordering products among other tasks. Ashley credits her success to not giving up and thinking big.
