To get to the next level, you need an expert you can depend on to deliver compelling, research-based branding and user-friendly websites that work together seamlessly. Without a bunch of hand holding.
That’s where I come in.
why we should work together
You've got BIG plans for your business.
I kinda fell into the corporate grind on accident.
I took a job at a local healthcare consulting firm when I moved back to my hometown and started a graduate program. I was an assistant and just looking for a gig to pay the bills while I went back to school.
Turns out, a Type A drive for perfection goes a long way in corporate environments, and I excelled in various roles as I moved up the ladder. It was fun… for a while.
But the truth is, I never really fit in in these places. I pretended I did at first, but over time, the politics and inauthenticity started to gnaw away at me.
So I decided to take the plunge and start my own thing. A studio that would give me the opportunity to operate within my zone of genius, help other entrepreneurs making their own “own thing,” and do it all with my special blend of snark, geekiness, and irreverence in tact.
I am an experienced creative, writer, and marketer who helps busy entrepreneurs grow their brands by attracting the right customers with an authentic brand paired with a polished online presence.
I'm talking end-to-end high-impact branding and engaging websites. I take care of the strategy and the visuals so you can do what you do best — run your business.
In case you’re curious, I’ll let you know I’ve got bachelor’s degrees in English literature and journalism plus a master’s in strategic communication. Yes, I’m a nerd.
But the majority of my marketing muscle was developed in the field, learning on the job. I’ve spent nearly a decade on corporate marketing teams, writing about and promoting services across a wide variety of industries.
That how I developed the know-how to bring you the strategic insights you need and the hands-on experience it takes to deliver high-quality work that doesn’t require a million edits.
Hey there. I'm Jess.
About the founder
I like dogs better than most people, and I’ve ever been known to lay in the middle of the street to pet a new canine acquaintance. I name my company after my dog. ‘Nuff said.
Dog
mom
Acrylic paint. Charcoal pencils. Clay. Crochet. Regardless of the medium, I love having an outlet to pour my creativity into and keep my hands busy. My most recent undertaking has been learning pottery on the wheel. It’s messy but amazing.
Arts &
crafts
I’ve written and produced four one-act plays as part of different 24-hour theater programs around the country. This stopped a few years ago, as I entered my mid-30s and realized I could no longer pull an all-nighter without serious repercussions.
Amateur playwright
I’ve got two nieces, and I’m crazy about them. They call me their “faunt” (i.e. fun-aunt) because I spoil them as much as possible before I send them back home to their mother.
Indulgent
"faunt"
It took me a while to figure out what I wanted to be when I grew up. Prior to delving into marketing, I was a high school English teacher. And before that, I had a gig as a newspaper reporter, covering murder cases and small town politics.
Career
Hopper
Nope. I didn't go to school for graphic design. But I've always loved the arts and felt like I had a keen eye for aesthetics. So, when my corporate job left me filling unfulfilled, I struck out to learn brand and web design on my own. Now it's my favorite thing.
Self-taught
Designer
huckleberry,
the ewok-gremlin-teddy bear hybrid
I named my business after my dog.
But if your dog was this GD adorable, you probably would have done the same thing.
To create a better work-life balance for female and nonbinary entrepreneurs, allowing them to make more money, take up space in male-dominated arenas, and grow their businesses without burnout or overwhelm.
To make it easy and fun for entrepreneurs to share their genius with the world.
The Mission
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