"Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we can't remember who we are or why we're here.” 
Sue Monk Kidd

Stories that matter

Roxanne Engstrom

I was grateful to be invited to be on the Musings and Modalities podcast recently by Tristen Stawicki. Listen to our talk about all things business, alignment, ethical storytelling, authenticity, how to elevate your brand without faking it, and chronic illness here. Thanks for having me Tristen!

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Beth Hess is the storyteller behind Keys to Your Brand Consulting and her company exists for the business owner who refuses to sound like everyone else—but isn’t quite sure how to say what they actually mean. Founded by Beth Hess, this is not a templated approach to branding. It’s a return to who you already […]

Beth Hess owning her “Amazingness”

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Breathe with Joss exists because the world moves faster than our bodies and emotional systems were ever designed for. People are constantly taking in information, carrying responsibility, and moving at a pace that leaves very little room to actually feel what we are all holding. Over time, that weight builds and most people don’t even […]

Breathe with Joss

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Marcia’s Best Dogs is a premium, in-home canine behavior specialist service dedicated to transforming the relationship between dogs and the people who love them. At its core, this brand is not about obedience—it’s about understanding. Marcia’s work goes beyond teaching commands and instead focuses on helping dog owners truly see their dogs for who they […]

Marcia’s Best Dogs

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Modern Aesthetics is a boutique-style med spa dedicated to enhancing natural beauty through advanced, science-backed treatments. The staff are focused on fostering authentic, lasting connections with their patients. When someone walks into Modern Aesthetics, the team wants them to feel comfortable, confident, and genuinely cared for. The clients of Modern Aesthetics feel confident in the expertise of the […]

Modern Aesthetics June 2026

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Geni Bean is the wildly talented and exceedingly kind photog at Pink Owl Photography. When I moved to the Raleigh area I found her online and I was a fan of her work and reached out to see about renting her studio space in Durham. It was clear from the first coffee date that she […]

Geni with Pink Owl Photography

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Dr. Rita Renee’s brand is a powerful fusion of bold faith, executive presence, and feminine strength, rooted in purpose and expressed with elegance, authenticity, and authority. She embodies a presence that is both commanding and approachable, creating space for women to feel seen, safe, and inspired while also being challenged to rise into their fullest […]

Unmute with Dr. Rita Renee

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Julie Cook is the leader of AEC Marketing and her approach bring expertise to help create thoughtful strategy and clarity for her clients. Her brand is a combination of refined authority and genuine warmth. In an industry “that often feels uniform,” she brings a distinct presence: polished, precise, and unmistakably human. Her visual brand is […]

Julie Cook AEC Marketing

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I had a blast withe the team from Nala Membranes. Helen Whiteley invited me to help celebrate and prepare the team for a press release for the team progressing in the prestigious XPRIZE Awards. The team at Nala Membranes are innovating and taking huge steps forward in clean water technology that is changing the word […]

Nala Team

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