"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

Jamie Engelhardt is the visionary behind Wild&; a brand strategy company that helps her clients identify and utilize their unique brand to drive their business. She helps her clients show up and build confidence as they create a business they love that is aligned with them. We recently partnered for a full Brand Storytelling session […]

Jamie with Wild&

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March 29, 2025

Jen Shepard of Resilience Rewired invited me to photograph her and her friends of 30 years when they got together in Raleigh. Missy, Brooke, and Jen have been friends since they were young girls and they wanted to celebrate the joy and friendship they have built over the years. Jen shared that she most wanted […]

30 years of friendship

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March 18, 2025

Collaboration is how we truly co- create your unique gallery.The best feedback I can get as a brand storyteller is that my clients tell me their gallery feels truly like THEM. It helps them translate what they do and why they do it into imagery. They have ready at any moment to share on socials, […]

Why Collaboration matters in Brand Storytelling

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March 14, 2025

You are invited to learn How to Build Your Brand (& Still Live Your Life) March 25th 11:30am-1:30pm  with ME & Knightdale Community Relations Come for Lunch & Let’s Learn Together March 25th I am partnering with Knightdale to offer a Business Workshop. Come chat building your brand over a free lunch and join other entrepreneurs […]

Are you showing up to build an authentic brand in 2025? Join me!

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March 10, 2025

Hayley Jackson focusses on serving her clients with a desire to serve and personal attention. She loves taking complex issues and helping make them understandable and accessible for her clients. Hayley’s Brand Storytelling Session came at a time of her exploring new possibilities and we created images that will help her move forward sharing her […]

Hayley stepping into new things

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March 5, 2025

Christina Kirkey is the woman leading the way at Pinup Studio– she is a self described “typical girly girl” that leads with boldness and an inclusive and intentional vibe to include everyone. She recently shared that she is building a “pink empire” and I am here for it! Christina is a leader that wants to […]

Building a “Pink Empire” at Pinup

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February 20, 2025

It was an absolute dream session partnering with Jessica Berrios of Beauty Up. She is a dynamic, vibrant, skilled , and beautifully confident hair stylist in the Raleigh area. She has expertise in balayage technique and goal as her goal is “as your stylist to help your hair reach its full potential without losing the […]

Jessica of Beauty Up

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January 15, 2025

I met Camellia Jade and Lucy McInnis at the Thriving Women’s Conference and just loved their energy and passion to connect women and build a business they love. Camellia shared a vision about a dance party to empower women over coffee a few weeks later and I was so excited to be invited to be […]

The Self Love Slumber Party Branding Session

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January 9, 2025

I spent a few days in Miami with Monat Gratitude documenting Gratitude Week with the team of Gratitude Ambassadors and Team Captains. This group came together from all over the US to volunteer and support the work of many amazing organizations in Miami. Monat Gratitude embraces “Gratitude is more than what we do it is […]

Gratitude Week in Miami

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December 11, 2024