"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

Most days Brand Storytelling Sessions take me to the studio but I spent some time in an attic with some skilled (and fun) employees with Reliable Heating and Air and we had a blast creating custom brand images to share their services, highlight their client experience, and highlight the amazing staff that serves their customers […]

Reliable Heating & Air

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April 24, 2025

Take a breath, celebrate a win, and ask yourself:“Do my visuals match the value I bring?” Listen to our chat here. Chris shares, “In this vibrant and heart-centered conversation, Dr. Chris Coetzer sits down with Roxanne Engstrom, the creative force behind Hawa Images, to explore the power of visual storytelling for entrepreneurs and business owners. If you’ve ever felt […]

Cary Spotlight Podcast

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April 21, 2025

Sherita Harkness is a thought leader, author, speaker, business coach, and storyteller that “helps people uncover the magic in their stories through tangible processes and systems.” She helps other leaders in business that are looking to solve complex challenges in the workplace. Her approach and methods are unexpected as she incorporates play and imagination in […]

“Helping people uncover the magic in their stories”

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April 2, 2025

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

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

I will never advise you to do something I am not willing to do. My own personal brand session this week reminded me of some things I will always keep in my mind: First, I like communication before, during, and after and for me it is important that the entire process feels focused on YOU. […]

Reminders from my personal branding session

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January 27, 2025