Ashlea Halpern

Ashlea Halpern is a seasoned journalist and content strategist specializing in travel, lifestyle, food, and cultural narratives. With a background in magazine journalism from Syracuse University, she has contributed to top-tier publications including Condé Nast Traveler, New York Magazine, Bon Appétit, and TIME’s World’s Greatest Places list. As co-founder of Minnevangelist, she champions Minnesota-focused storytelling while maintaining a global perspective through extensive travels across Asia, Europe, the Arctic, and beyond. Her work often blends personal narratives with cultural insights, as seen in her AFAR piece about navigating her mother’s dementia through travel. Halpern’s career spans editorial roles at Bon Appétit, AFAR, and Time Out New York, alongside creative marketing collaborations with brands like Airbnb and Target. She is recognized for her ability to craft emotionally resonant stories that highlight human connection and entrepreneurial innovation within travel contexts.