Through writing, branding and strategy, I help you clarify your message and communicate with your audience in a way that they can’t help but notice.

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You have something you’re passionate about that you want to bring to life: a business you want to grow, a mission you want to fulfill or a goal you want to reach.

But something keeps holding you back. Maybe you can’t seem to communicate your message to your audience in a way that makes them “get it.” Maybe your thoughts feel cluttered or you’re not sure which idea to chase first (or next). Or maybe you’re just feeling overwhelmed and need someone who can write that blog post, email or web copy for you.

That’s where I come in!

I help businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, influencers, makers, artists and organizations of all kinds grow their brands through strategic storytelling. I have a background in journalism and over a decade of experience working as a copywriter and strategist at marketing agencies, giving me a sort-of-weird, sort-of-awesome blend of experience that has led to beautiful brands, compelling copy, big marketing wins and long-term trusted client partnerships (and friendships!). Whatever we’re working on together, I combine my strategist’s brain with my writer’s heart to help you tell a story that is true to you and that WORKS!

 

Stories are how we connect, and I believe when you communicate with purpose, clarity and authenticity, magic happens.

 
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Are you ready to create some magic together? Click here to read more about the services I offer.

Or request a free consultation to chat about how we can team up to tell your story.

 

Experience

  • 12+ years at marketing and PR agencies

  • Professional experience as a copywriter (editorial and marketing), brand strategist and marketing strategist

  • 75+ marketing plans written

  • Brand messaging created for 60+ organizations

  • Copy written for blogs, articles, e-books, websites, landing pages, email series, podcasts, ads and more

  • Lots of happy clients

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My Approach

Great business relationships aren’t just based on credentials, but on vision, chemistry, fit and finding someone you actually like to work with! I’m passionate about working with dreamers with world-changing ideas and the guts to bring those ideas to life, and I don’t take it lightly when you trust me to steward your brand and voice. Here are some of the things I try to bring to every client relationship:

I Look for connections

Nothing happens in a vacuum, which is why I take a holistic approach to what I do. I work to understand your goals, identify what’s holding you back and understand what your audience wants. Then, I help you get clarity on what your message is and communicate it in a way that will make your audience love you.

I Invite My Left & Right Brain to the Party

There is both an art and a science to this work. I use both intuition/experience and logic to help bring clarity to complex situations, uncover possibilities and get the right messages to the right people. That means I can come up with a creative idea but also outline exactly why I think it will work.

I lead with empathy

I believe good work begins with really understanding your clients — their pain points, challenges, dreams and goals. No matter what we’re working on, my goal is to make you feel genuinely understood, be a listening ear when the hustle gets lonely and walk with you each step of the way. 

I'll probably become your biggest fan

I love the work I do because it’s a way of bringing vision and dreams to life — taking your ideas out of your mind and turning them into something tangible that your audience can respond to. I work with people I believe in, and I’m here to cheer you on as you work towards your goals. Because what fun is work if you can’t put a little heart into it?

Ready to work together?