Kyle and Ashley's journey together began one night in May 2021 at the South Florida Fair, where Kyle was selling MANG (in true carnie fashion). Ashley knew very little about the brand except for the fact that it was two local brothers who were "saving the world one mangrove at a time." K & A did not realize how their conversation would reveal shared connections, mutual acquaintances, and business aspirations. Kyle was intrigued by Ashley’s enthusiasm but ended up with Emily's (Nash's Mom) contact information for a potential photo shoot for Nash, a model for MANG's kids’ line. Ashley walked away very inspired by the fact that, Kyle grew such a brilliant give back brand. She turned to her parents and said "he was the kind of guy that she had been looking for."

Known for her deep love of retail, Ashley had just acquired a 1961 Ford Econoline pickup truck with plans to sell flowers from it. In a bold move, she reached out to Kyle via Instagram, agreed to do a “business meet-up.” That evening, Kyle was captivated by Ashley’s passion for business and her visionary spirit. He admired her dream of taking over the world "one flower at a time," and their professional interaction quickly blossomed into a genuine friendship.

K & A's connection deepened over the following months, particularly when they spent seven days together re-gel coating the inside of Kyle’s newly acquired boat, affectionately named "the Prop Dropper." It was during this time that Kyle realized he had fallen in love with Ashley.

In 2022, Kyle purchased his first home and gave Ashley the honor of renovating and making it our own. Their adventures together have taken them across Florida, as well as to Illinois, New York, Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Utah, and Idaho. In April 2023, they brought home a sweet labradoodle named MANG (Mangrove), who has brought immense joy to their lives.

K & A have celebrated each other's achievements, including Ashley becoming a Certified General Contractor, and have found a deep bond through their shared love for Jesus and their church. Together, they are building a strong foundation for their future family and marriage, grounded in the teachings of the Bible.

K & A got engaged in November 2023 in St. Augustine, FL and look forward to their dream wedding at the Tree House of Vero Beach.

"To the Mangroves and Back"