"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

Brand Boost Mini Day 2026 was a blast! Shout and out and thanks to the amazing women who made it a great day and are starting out 2026 with some fresh strong visuals to build their brand. See highlights and links for each amazing human that joined for a fabulous day below. Make sure you […]

Brand Boost Mini Day January 2026!

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March 4, 2026

Pantea Dougani reached out because wanted to ditch the stock look of her website and create a brand that was more true to them and allows potential and current clients to see themselves at Excel Wellbeing Solutions! After partnering what has resulted from the collaboration of her, her web and brand design team, and me […]

Brand Storytelling transforms your website: Pantea & Excel Wellbeing Solutions

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February 19, 2026

Danielle Clardy is the founder of DLC Media ready to tell her brand story with intention. Her brand is open, honest, transparent, and efficient. DLC Media is rooted in storytelling, strategy, and authenticity. Danielle balances the creative side (capturing content, telling stories, producing podcasts) with the strategic side (campaign planning, social strategy, performance insights) for […]

Danielle Clardy with DLC Media

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February 13, 2026

Let’s get one thing straight:No one is taking your business seriously if your About page still has an iPhone photo you cropped from a wedding or pulled from your camera roll. Seriously- if we are charging professional rates for a service or product but have a duct taped website and photos that are all stock […]

Why should we invest in professional brand storytelling photography?

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February 2, 2026

Let’s get into it…. short answer….If you’re building a brand online, you need a brand refresh session once a year. Longer answer (because nuance matters): your business isn’t static and your visuals shouldn’t be either. Your brand evolves as you evolve. Your offers shift. Your confidence grows. Your audience and ideal clients can shift. The […]

How often do you need a Brand Storytelling Session?

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January 31, 2026

Jalen Ventrone is the definition of a multi-passionate entrepreneur. I have loved getting to know her and when she booked a storytelling session I was so excited! She is fierce, grounded, and deeply committed to impact. As the founder of Raleigh Waxo, She Thrives 101, and Holistic Harmony, Jalen isn’t just building businesses, she is […]

“I make my own life& rules” Jalen’s Brand Session

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January 30, 2026

When Christina Kirkey (the leader of the Pink Empire Pinup) told me her brilliant idea for a slumber party vibe brand storytelling session to start the new year I was so excited! And it was- in true Pinup vibes- fabulous, fun, girly, and PINK! Our Brand storytelling sessions last year (building a Pink Empire, Pinup […]

Pinup’s Slumber Party Jan 2026

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January 30, 2026

I was so excited to partner with another brand photographer for her brand session! Mabyn Ludke is a talented brand storyteller in the Charlotte and surrounding area of North Carolina that needed a vibrant and fun brand session before her launch of her new website. – it is GORGEOUS- and shout out to the same […]

Mabyn Ludke Brand Photographer

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January 29, 2026