"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

Brian and Paige collectively have a wealth of over 17 years of experience of marketing and coaching. They are evolving and launching Authentic Marketing AI to help their clients build relationships on and off line by messaging and showing up in a way that is real, resonant, and strategic so they can grow a business […]

“The world doesn’t need more content…it needs more connection.” Authentic Marketing AI

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March 6, 2026

Michelle Johnson reached out for a Brand Storytelling Session as she launches her new company Next Level Local. I love what she shared about her business, “Next Level Local was born out of lived experience. As a former small business owner, I struggled to find marketing support that was both effective and affordable. Big agencies […]

Michelle and Next Level Local

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October 1, 2025

text Saturday over 300 participants alongside World Relief staff, volunteers, and vendors joined World Relief Durham‘s 2nd annual Run for Refugees. I had the honor of photographing last year and this year and seeing the growth is so exciting. As Adam Clark, the Executive Director shared, “we are coming together – as people from all […]

Run for Refugees with World Relief Durham

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September 29, 2025