Local Grit is a Washington, D.C.-based boutique content marketing studio. We empower small brands through creative storytelling by crafting experiences targeted at motivating audiences to take action. We believe that strategic growth and results begin when big strategy meets gritty execution.
Braid Creative does branding and business visioning for creative entrepreneurs. It starts with a deep dive into where you’ve been, where you are, and where you’re going and ends with a brand identity, positioning, and copy that helps you attract your dream customer.
Kayley is a Michigan-born copywriter currently residing in Vancouver, BC. With a background in creative writing, social media strategy, and web design, Kayley combines her passion for storytelling with her understanding of brand identity to create authentic, engaging content. When she isn’t staring off into the distance trying to think of the perfect words, she’s likely chipping away at the latest New York Times Crossword puzzle, making pottery in her home studio, or hiking with her husband and dog.
A creative director, brand strategist and visionary thinker with expert experience designing at iconic companies such as J.Crew, Ralph Lauren and Guess Jeans. Amber Seagraves, is a designer with a consistent brand and heritage aesthetic that also remains modern and current. Studio Seagraves is a studio focused on elevated and cohesive design. We provide all phases of branding, website design and digital marketing with a holistic approach to re-imagine and design brands so they can shine even brighter.
The Denizen Co. is a boutique design studio that specializes in brand identity, print/web design, and art direction. Launched in 2013 by Haruka Sakaguchi, The Denizen Co.’s primary mission is to work with creative entrepreneurs to develop and realize a cohesive visual identity.
Matthew Goldfarb has over 18 years experience creating copy and content for companies big and small. He spent 10 years working for big agencies on clients such as Volvo, Subaru, 1-800-Collect and even (yes) Viagra. He also spent six years as the creative director of his own small agency, Corporate Renegade, where he worked with entrepreneurs, start-ups, and Inc. 500 businesses. He has developed an expertise at the selling of creative concepts that get results and keep clients excited and engaged. His work focuses on developing creative that delivers on strategy yet can be innovative to cut through the noise.
If you’re in need of a Privacy Policy or Terms and Conditions text for your website, you’ll want to check out the template contract offerings from Influencer Contracts. Casey Handy-Smith is a Houston lawyer who noticed a real need for online businesses to get their legal act together. In addition to the online template contracts she offers for a variety of businesses, she also offers retainer and one-time services for companies that need ongoing support or a deeper look at their legal foundation.
If you’re looking for US-based professional virtual assistance with a focus on high-touch support and VIP Client Services, look no further. MazVirtual loves to work with entrepreneurs in small to mid-sized companies who are moving beyond startup into the next phase of their businesses. They create systems and processes for people who know where they’re going and provide expert support to get them there.
Vidya Living provides a resource for women looking to reconnect with their roots and the ancient wisdom of self-healing through food, breath and conscious movement. Blending Ayurveda, yogic wisdom, and plant-based nutrition, Claire works with women from around the globe to inspire transformational shifts in their wellbeing. She offer 3 month wellness coaching packages, holistic retreats and educational workshops, and guided seasonal cleanses.
Latitude Studio is a boutique creative studio specializing in branding, design, and photography. We’re a powerhouse team of two here to work with you through every stage of growth in your business. From brand strategy and visual identity to content creation and website design, when we work together you’ll walk away with an up-leveled brand and platform that gives you the confidence to share your vision with the world.
Verô is a purposeful brand designer who helps health and wellness brands make an even bigger impact through intentional visual branding and design.
Joe Tower and his independent LA and New York-based media production company, Hatbeard Co., provide modern and effective delivery platforms for individuals and companies and their brands stories. Tower is a copywriter and content manager specializing in entertainment marketing and developmental editing, and has written numerous commercials for TV and the digital space, developed several scripted projects for major production companies, and is also a published interviewer, essayist, and cultural critic.
Public Persona is a small multidisciplinary brand consultancy led by seasoned Brand Strategist + Creative Director + Stylist, Sarah Ancalmo Ashman. Sarah brings over 15+ years of big-brand building experience to the table but have refined those methodologies to cater specifically to helping incredibly unique people who are the face of their business – Entrepreneurs. Influencers. Creatives. Makers. Coaches. Founders. Thought-leaders. Together, they clarify their distinct ability to create impact, uplevel their business through their brand, increase their perceived value, and expand their reach + influence.
Elizabeth is an award-winning writer and communication expert for coaches and creative entrepreneurs. She helps soulful hustlers get clear on their messages, define their hero stories, and write authentic copy and content. Because owning your truth is your secret weapon for standing out, stealing hearts, and building an epic personal brand.
If you need media production, Purple Critter Media can help. Toni Dolce and Andrew Bove specialize in working on multi-faceted projects involving video production, photography, and creative development. The team at Purple Critter Media are experts in producing video content, taking high-resolution photographs for web and print, recording audio and voiceover, and working with you to bring your creative vision to life.
Kelly guides conscious leaders, entrepreneurs and coaches to create greater impact by leading with their passions, gifts and purpose. As a UI/UX Designer, Kelly is passionate about innovating the website journey and visual story of her client’s to amplify their vision, influence and impact. As a Marketing Strategist, Kelly blends intuition with structure to guide her client’s to build a solid business foundation, brand and story that mirrors their purpose, gifts and vision for a better humanity. Kelly has over 17 years marketing, design and leadership experience guiding technology and impact-driven entrepreneurs and coaches in co-leading movements through their businesses.
Ali Weeks is a freelance editor and health + wellness writer in Denver, Colorado. She works with fitness studios, natural food brands, and wellness organizations to create custom content like blog posts, marketing copy, and website content. As a certified Pilates instructor and professional dancer, Ali is well-versed in the health + wellness industry. She knows exactly what your brand needs to stand out from the fray—and she’ll deliver it with some moxie.
Rebecca works with clients who want to build a brand from the ground up. This means starting with a logo design, and then exploring how the design of a website can bring the brand vision to life. After the website launches, Rebecca helps her clients develop ebooks, downloadable pdfs, print collateral and social media graphics. She loves working with small business, individual entrepreneurs and creative thinkers.
Kelly teaches female entrepreneurs how to take back their personal power and become true LEADERS of businesses (and lives) they are in love with by learning to MASTER THEIR MINDSET. Want more confidence, courage and INCOME? It all starts with your mindset. The world is FULL of women playing small. It’s time for you to rise and shine.
At Notebox Studio we aren’t just art directors or graphic designers we are explorers, hikers, entrepreneurs, paper lovers, art enthusiasts, illustrators, type snobs, menu critics and bakers. We find inspiration everywhere we look and these experiences shape the designs we create. We are creative, we are curious and and we love helping clients bring their vision to life. It is our goal to create meaningful and memorable brand messages from the ground up offering naming, branding, web, packaging, print and stationery design services.
Baxter Creative uses clean, timeless, design solutions to transform purpose-driven brands. We are passionate about helping small businesses and non-profits make positive impacts by crafting exceptional designs that inspire and captivate audiences. Branding, print, and stock library development are all in our wheelhouse of expertise.
Tatum Brandt works with the go-getters and dream-chasers to launch their brands to the next level. Having worked with numerous influencers, bloggers, and online coaches, she knows how to take a client’s vision for their brand and make it a reality. Crafting brands from the ground-up through logo development and user-friendly web design requires more than simply knowing how to make things pretty. This is is why she researches target markets, analyzes competitors, refers to color psychology, and so much more before her pen hits ever the paper. The result? Designs that are not only beautiful but purposeful and effective.
Rachel helps people share their vision and make an impact through branding, website design, and user experience. Her speciality is live collaboration, so you can see your idea start to talk form while you’re on a call with her. She loves working on design projects that move people & inspire change in this world. Rachel is here to help people who are passionate about creating change, or bringing awareness to a cause, and it all starts with your brand.
Emily Chen is a designer & creative director passionate about supporting creative, food and purpose-driven brands. Emily has collaborated with empowering, design-driven brands like Ellevest, Girls Who Code, Summit Series, The Riddler Champagne Bar, Gem&Bolt Mezcal, Charity:Water, Future of Women, and Kaur.Space. Prior to starting her creative studio, Emily worked in Marketing & Operations at high-growth start-ups Squarespace and Donorschoose.org. Her strengths lie in creating beautiful, strategic designs that stem from a well-researched and intuitive knowledge of each organization’s market opportunity, unique differentiators, and creative vision.
Jessica runs a boutique design studio out of Los Angeles, specializing in refined visuals for emerging lifestyle brands. She loves to work with passionate creative business owners to help bring their brand to life through a timeless and engaging visual experience.
We believe that women entrepreneurs are changing the world through their stories, their passions, their bravery, and through their brands. At Brand Therapy, we are dedicated to supporting these change-agents by providing them the [visual] confidence to communicate their message in a bigger, more beautiful way. We are brand creators and self-confidence boosters. We believe that by revealing your unique style in your brand, you can connect with others on a deeper and more emotional level. And we are passionate about helping you build your self-confidence and self-love through visual expression.
Katie Seitzer is a graphic designer, brand expert and creative director that supports her clients by communicating their unique story through strategic visual communication and branding to engage their target audience. Her goal is always to bring clarity and dynamic visual interest to connect and inspire. She brings a background designing for brands such as Prevention Magazine, Men’s Health, and Women’s Health to create a professional presence with lasting influence.
Amanda guides boutique businesses through a holistic design process to create intentional, powerful simplicity in their branding. They get the confidence they need to grow their business and more time to spend on the things they do best.
Mira Zaki combines her photographic skills and intuitive and empathic abilities to help clients tell a story with their photographs. Her mission is to help heal and empower others through her camera, so they can share their beauty with the world and share the beauty of the world around us. Her degree in Commercial, Advertising Photography from Brooks Institute of Photography helped her to perfect her unique abilities as a photographer into an artist who brings expertise, professionalism, and her intuitive magic to all of her work.
Paula helps authors and entrepreneurs with a message develop their media pitch, refine their media presence, and prepare to be in front of cameras and crowds. With a background as an Emmy Award winner and former senior television producer for nearly two decades, she’s able to take her experience to her clients to give them the secrets they need to be asked back for more media appearances. She also helps clients develop their onboarding video series and plan podcasts that will make an impact.
Meg helps creative entrepreneurs be found by search engines. SEO is the art of influencing natural search results, and you need a competitive edge if you want people to find your website, business, products, or blog. As a former designer, Meg hates to see a gorgeous site not get noticed by google.
Kristin is a content strategist with a background in content creation and copywriting. She values both technical and creative aspects of content, and understands the importance of reaching and engaging with the right audiences. She knows that original, quality, content is king. Kristin can help you provoke thought, start conversations, and tell your story.
As a graphic designer and visual brand stylist, Michelle works one-on-one with service-based entrepreneurs and business owners that are ready to create a more professional and consistent look for their brand. Partnering with her clients, she guides them through the process of honing in on the personality of their brand so that the image they’re projecting matches who they are and who they want to serve.
Melissa works with brands that are looking to push the envelope. She creates smart design and branding solutions that are both authentic and innovative. Sweet Daddy Designs is a full-service creative branding and design studio that specializes in developing modern brands through bold design and innovative strategy. We value collaboration and creativity, encourage the curious and stand with the rebellious, and are not afraid to color outside the lines.
As a wedding photographer, Carrie’s goal is to capture the visual expression of a couple’s love through timeless, organic images. Carrie photographs couples in a natural and authentic way that results in images that are true to the essence of their relationship and that will stand the test of time becoming the photos their children and grandchildren will admire years from now.
Renée Vernon is a professional photographer who, with her “Awaken” process, captures her client’s best images. Certified in the Martha Beck Life coaching program, Renée takes her clients through a journey of self-discovery, culminating in photos that convey their purpose and passion for what they do. A visual storyteller with over 20 years of experience in the commercial and private arenas, Renee delights in helping her clients visually represent themselves to the world with soulful authentic images. Renée holds a degree in Commercial Photography from Brooks Institute of Photography.
Zsofi works closely with visionary business owners to create beautiful, custom-designed brands and sites that highlight what is special about their work.
(logo and original branding) is a graphic design and art director who works with with small businesses and creative entrepreneurs, creating cohesive and interesting brands and websites.
(photography) is a wedding photographer, whose goal is to capture the visual expression of a couple's love through timeless, organic images. She is based in Charlottesville, Virginia.
