Ryan McEwen

Special Operations

"I’ve had the distinct pleasure of working with Dr. Vance Parrish over the course of the last five years. We’ve worked together on initiatives that were multifaceted, technical, and required little room for error. Dr. Parrish’s reputation as an intelligence officer, and partner in cross functional PIR was exceptional. I’ve recently had the opportunity to work with Dr. Parrish on the GRASS psychometric that he has been developing for the last few years. As a former Special Operations soldier, it really resonated with me. By working alongside and studying the habits of a special operator, he was able to extract five qualities that the highest performers possess. Dr. Parrish provides the scientific backbone, drawing from performance psychology, CBT, and counseling to help people identify and reframe negative thought patterns, regulate emotions, and build a stronger mental toolkit. His military background allows him to integrate these concepts seamlessly into high-pressure performance environments."

LT David Mayo, PhD

US Navy INTEL | Space Systems Integration Director (Space Superiority)

"I've had the privilege of knowing and working with Dr. Ashley Parrish and her leadership and ability to combine the mindset of an intelligence officer with the insight of a leadership psychologist, are genuinely rare. Her passion for developing leaders is obvious in everything she does, and she has a knack for helping people navigate complex challenges with clarity, confidence, and purpose."

Dr. Tim Wakeham

Leadership Psychologist

"Collaborating with Drs. Ashley and Vance Parrish during our doctoral work revealed a truly exceptional partnership. Ashley brings brilliant expertise in dark leadership, paired with remarkable wit, intellectual curiosity, and a commanding stage presence that captivates audiences. Vance complements her with profound psychometric mastery and exceptional problem-solving intellect. Together, they deliver a rare combination of insight, charisma, and strategic depth that consistently drives meaningful, measurable improvements. I wholeheartedly recommend their consulting practice to any organization seeking transformative leadership development."

Dr. Frances Mathieu PsyD, LICSW

Clinical Director on Education

“It’s been a pleasure working with Dr. Ashley Parrish. Her military experience along with her sense of humor makes working on projects, not only efficient but also fun.”

Tammy Gohlstin

SMM/GM Luxottica

“I had the pleasure of having Ashley lead a leadership workshop at the church I belong to. I found Ashley to be relatable, professional and well organized. She approaches leadership in a down to earth way focused on the service component of the role. Ashley made the course interactive and was very open to our ideas and answered any questions we had. I walked away truly feeling that this is her passion and she was genuinely concerned about my development as a leader.”

Dr. Aprille Young, Psy.D.

Leadership and Organizational Consultant and Core Faculty, OLP Program at William James College.

"As a leadership and organizational psychologist, myself, I have high standards when working with other consultants. There is a level of knowledge and training I expect from them, as well as specific ‘best practices’ I keep an eye out for. Ashley and Vance exceed all my expectations! They are professionals of the highest caliber and provide clients with all the resources they need to excel in any industry. I can say from personal experience that they will add unmatched value to any leader, team, or organization they work with.”

Patton

Special Operations Officer, COO, and 7-
Figure Entrepreneur

“If you are looking for a team that understands how to navigate leadership challenges and complexity with the skill of special operators, that can develop your team using proven techniques in organizational psychology, Ashley and Vance are the obvious choice.”

J. Owen

CEO – Reinaert

“Feeding The Wolf (FTW) is compiled of two extremely competent individuals who we found to have very complimentary backgrounds to our own. We hired FTW to conduct a process review and help us work through some leadership and management issues. They not only exceeded expectations, but during the organizational review, we discovered new ways to implement changes across the board. I can’t speak highly enough about FTW.”