Offering a unique blend of award-winning creativity and business: As a retail consultant with the experience of working with stable Fortune 500 companies to the frenzy of entrepreneurial startups. As a corporate change agent leading complex organizations with a people first approach to achieving clearly defined objectives. As an account executive developing creative, financial, retail, academic, and international markets.

Finally, as an academic, with the experience of introducing new university programs, the ability to forge sustainable partnerships with the corporate world, and the belief that the corporate demand for creative leadership is just beginning.

Specialties: Public Speaking, Strategic Systems Thinking, Branding Strategy, Retail / Environmental / Design, New Business Development, Brand Positioning, Concept Development, Creative Leadership

Most unique hobby: Sailing!!!

Last meal on Earth: Medium-rare cheeseburger with ALL the toppings (mushrooms, caramelized onions, bacon, egg, pepper jack cheese, etc.)

Bucket list travel destinations: French Polynesia, Italy, and Greece.

Best piece of advice for your younger self: Read "Think Like a Monk" by Jay Shetty.

Remote workplace of choice: On a sailboat.

Katelyn is the glue that holds everything (and everyone) together at Bolder. In other words, we often refer to her as “the real studio boss” (though she’d never admit to it!). Coming from one of the fastest-growing franchises in Canada and the US, Katelyn brings deep experience in systems and process thinking to her duties as overseer of the accounting and day-to-day operations of the studio.

Completely smitten with her one and only, Keith, and spicy food (of course!), Katelyn could run the country with her hands tied behind her back, while blindfolded, with her foot in a bucket. Yeah. She’s that good.

Childhood dream job: Dermatologist

Last meal on Earth: Paneang Thai Curry

Remote workplace of choice: Hawaii

If you want a master class in poise and how to get shit done, talk to Calle. She’s a virtuoso when it comes to wrangling projects, managing ALL the details, and keeping our customers happy. Did we mention she made her own wedding dress? Yeah, Calle can do all the things.

A graduate of the fashion design program at University of Cincinnati, Calle ran her own boutique for years before deciding to bring her customer service skills and business acumen to our studio. She may have never worn a pair of jeans in her life, but she’s not afraid to get her hands dirty and get the job done.

Superpower: Small talk. A Midwesterner at heart, and a master of the art.

Childhood dream job: Fashion Designer

Most unique hobby: Hand beading/embroidery, wine collecting. Oh, and touring caves.

Last meal on Earth: Eggs over easy on toast with avocado

Bucket list travel destinations: Ireland, Scotland, South of France, Maldives, and many more.

Remote workplace of choice: Paris, but since I'd probably have to bring my husband too, Italy.

Put a coffee in Erika’s hand and watch her go. A dynamic graphic designer and illustrator, she cut her creative teeth designing branding systems for friends, family, and local businesses as well as working with industry experts while getting her BFA in Graphic Design from Indiana University. She graduated early, summa cum laude, and with highest distinction. Go Hoosiers!

Erika’s constantly on the lookout for creative challenges, and her designs always impress. Her proudest creation to date is writing, designing, illustrating, and selling Cam's Colors, a children’s book focused on emotional health. It sold 50 copies in the first week and is being used in elementary classrooms.

Always ready with a smile, Erika lives in Brooklyn, NY, and spends her free time exploring her neighborhood, watching reruns of The Office, and finding local cafes, because…coffee.

Most unique hobby: Watercolor painting. Erika used to sell paintings during college to for extra cash to pay for groceries and her coffee addiction.

Bucket list travel destinations: Paris; Hastings, England; Denali National Park, Alaska

Best advice for your younger self: Nothing is permanent. You have the power to completely change everything, including yourself, at any moment. If you trust your instincts, you'll know when you need to pivot and dive headfirst into something new.

Remote workplace of choice: NYC—where I am currently!

Mesmerized by the written word from a young age, Suzanne has always loved books and storytelling. It’s no surprise to anyone who knows her that she became a writer. Armed with the belief that there’s nothing more inspiring than seeing people living a life they love, she thrills in learning “why” people do what they do. A strategic thinker, she’s not afraid to ask tough questions and help customers dig deeply to uncover their brand's uniqueness.

A New England girl at heart, Suzanne hails from the Green Mountains of Vermont where she rides boards and bikes, climbs rocks, and runs trails with her family and pup, Jango. She can usually be found wearing a hat and ruminating over ideas for her first novel.

Childhood dream job: Bestselling novelist like Judy Blume.

Bucket list travel destinations: Iceland, Greece, and the Redwoods.

Superpower: Concocting a mean green smoothie that even her veggie-averse children will drink.

Best piece of advice for your younger self: Slow down. Enjoy each step of the journey and don't overwhelm yourself—and thus limit yourself—with thoughts about where your think you SHOULD be, just accept where you, appreciate it, and go from there.

Renee is an organizational genius. Give her a project, and she’ll tell you how and when it needs to be done, within what budget, and then she makes sure it happens. Her management abilities are second only to her love of people. Renee is squarely in her element when she has a team to work on (or play hoops with), a group of kids to mentor, or friends and family to hang out with.

Valedictorian of her high school class and graduate of the University of Michigan-Dearborn with a degree in Business Management, Renee has found a calling in the marketing industry. She loves strategizing with her Bolder teammates to get projects started, keep them moving, and get them across the finish line.

When she’s not building out timelines and crunching budgets, Renee loves planning events, traveling with her youth group, and serving as a youth worker at her church for young adults and children.

Superpower: Caring about the people, the places, and things in her world.

Childhood dream job: Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher. Renee loves kids! If she’s feeling down, she’ll usually visit a family with kids—instant mood booster! Problems get smaller when you take care of others.

Last meal on Earth: Depends on the mood. It could be anything from pizza to soup. Renee’s never been a foodie. Her favorite foods are tied in with the memories made while eating rather than the food itself.

Best piece of advice for your younger self: Don't waste time comparing yourself to others!

No matter what Amy tackles in life, she does it with gusto and her full heart. An expert in all things digital marketing, she’s the one you turn to with questions about marketing, social media trends and web “stuff.” She’ll get your brand dialed in fast.

Named Athlete of the Year 2021 at her local CrossFit gym, Amy’s passion for life extends outside the office too. She’s a triathlete and loves the outdoors, especially when she is hanging out with her husband and their puppy, Barry—who is proving to be the biggest challenge yet to Amy’s record of successes.

Childhood dream job: Veterinarian or a nurse. Amy loves animals and helping people!

Last meal on Earth: Ribeye steak, her grandma’s fried potatoes, and mom’s peanut butter pie.

Bucket list travel destinations: Pacific Northwest, Netherlands, 24/50 states in the U.S. not yet visited.

Remote workplace of choice: North Michigan or Alaska for the cooler weather and great lake views. Winter is a favorite.

David has had unique and valuable experiences in the world of education. Most recently, he lived overseas in southeast Asia where he helped start a new international school. Working with folks across a wide spectrum of ethnicity, age, and ability taught him to adapt and connect with just about anyone. At Bolder, he gets to tap these skills and continue his life-long learning by working with entrepreneurs and businesses to hear their stories and explain how the Bolder team’s wealth of knowledge and experience in marketing, branding, and design can help them achieve their goals.

David enjoys spending time with his family, traveling to try new things, and connecting with old friends. He and his wife have two children under the age of four, so that keeps him busy as he’d like to be...and then some!

Childhood dream job: Professional (basketball) athlete. Being 5'9" with below-average jumping ability didn't help.

Most unique hobby: Looking for four-leaf clovers. He’s found more than 100 in his lifetime.

Best advice for your younger self: Be kind to yourself. It's the start of knowing who you are, knowing who God is, knowing what life is about, and loving the people around you well.

Remote workplace of choice: Switzerland. Having lived in tropical climates before, it’s straight to Swiss Alps to soak in the incredibly breathtaking views.

Alex has worked in the apparel industry for years. A master of his craft, he has the technical expertise to print any tee shirt, hat, or other item of clothing with his eyes closed. It’s his artistic ability that makes those pieces more than just clothing and instead helps a brand tell their story. If you want apparel that makes a statement, Alex is your guy.

A graduate of Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Alex studied graphic design, art, print making, and screen printing. His professional experience includes manual and automatic screen-printing presses, prepress art set-up, and custom PMS ink matching.

Most unique hobby: Disc golf disc dyeing. Alex loves playing disc golf and using uniquely dyed discs that really stand out.

 Last meal on Earth: The ultimate comfort food. Horseradish Meatloaf with mashed potatoes. It’s a recipe that was passed down to his mom from her grandmother and was always a favorite growing up.

Best piece of advice for your younger self: Don't compare yourself to others. You'll waste so much time and energy trying to find why you're not in the position someone else is, instead of putting in the time and effort to better yourself.

Remote workplace of choice: Italy. Since having the privilege to travel and study there for 2 weeks while in college, he dreams about going back to see incredible art and eat amazing meals.

Some people thrive in a bubble with caution tape and bumper rails. Bree prefers to live her “one wild and precious life” full steam ahead with a go bag filled with honesty, gumption, and potentially brazen bravery. She has a background in real estate, marketing and branding and loves a good self-taught deep dive on YouTube.

Her active involvement in disability rights advocacy connects seamlessly to her work as a Client Success Manager as she has the ability and drive to understand another’s situation and move the needle to make impactful change for others.

Bree has lived all over the U.S. and has earned her adaptability stripes thanks to many relocations. But she’ll be the first to tell you that experiencing as many different people and places as you can makes for an open and creative way of life. Her out-of-the-box thinking pushes boundaries and makes life more interesting. And who doesn’t want to have some fun while getting things done?

What is your superpower? Staying levelheaded under stress.

What did you want to be when you grew up? An archeologist who cleans and restores mummies (thanks Reading Rainbow for that inspiring episode, it really stuck with me).

What is your most unique hobby? Looking up old housing records and maps; I love historical homes.

What is the best piece of advice you would give your younger self? Stay curious, question everything.

Any great (and honest) company executive will tell you that their secret to continued success lies in having a gatekeeper. As Bolder’s official gatekeeper, Brook doesn’t keep others out, she has the joy of corralling our dynamic leader. Simply put, she keeps the studio train on the rails and chugging faithfully forward.

A serial homebuilder/renovator and CrossFit enthusiast, whenever Brook faces a challenge, she rolls up her sleeves, throws on her impeccably coordinated foot and eyewear, and gets at it. She’s the one you want on your team, and lucky for us, she’s on ours.

What would be your last meal on Earth?  Sirloin, mashed potatoes with the works (gravy, mushrooms), green beans, and of course a delicious Pizookie. Accompanied by a large sweet tea from McDonalds.

Best piece of advice to give your younger self? Everything happens for a reason, breathe, let go, and move on.

Where would you work remotely? Anywhere there is a beach!

With a degree in marketing and experience in the world of recruiting and operations, Jake not only has a knack for details, he has a compulsion for organization, which makes him an excellent go between for our clients and our team. Items on a checklist that are left unticked make him lose sleep at night, and you can bet your ham sandwich that he doesn’t have any unread email notifications.

A born-and-raised Ohioan, Jake is the epitome of Midwestern values, likes to keep things straightforward, friendly, and has that knack for striking the perfect balance of personal connection and minding-one’s-business. And if modern day duels involved the quickest email replies, Jake would be the last man standing.

What would be your last meal on earth? Steak and lobster with carrot cake for dessert.

Name 3 Bucket list Travel Destinations. Hawaii, Alaska and Australia.

What is the best piece of advice you would give your younger self? Don’t sweat the small stuff.

If you had a year to work remotely, where would it be? In an RV so I could travel the U.S.

With nearly a decade of experience in the digital marketing space, Kahlin’s ability to learn quickly, adapt and work efficiently makes him a master of his craft. He brings a Jedi presence to the Bolder studio and utilizes PPC strategy to show clients direct and clear company growth. Kahlin is also a generous teacher and goes out of his way to help others understand the Wild West World of paid search marketing. As a former teacher himself, helping others grow is simply in his wiring.

Kahlin is a true Midwesterner and has spent most of his life in Springfield, Ohio. In his free time, Kahlin enjoys kayaking and spending time outdoors with his four boys. His adventurous spirit once led him and his wife to live in an RV on the California coast for a year where he enjoyed the laid-back, bike-riding lifestyle of coastal dwellers. As much as he enjoyed that, Kahlin values working with people he knows and says nothing compares to a local community.

What did you want to be when you grew up? A hermit in Alaska, who lived off the land and had a sled dog team.

Name 3 Bucket list Travel Destinations. Anywhere with mountains, Israel, and New Zealand

What is the best piece of advice you would give your younger self? You have a lot of adventures ahead so just enjoy the journey!

If you had a year to work remotely, where would it be? I just love the simplicity of working from home.

Madeline began her journey to specialize in social media and digital marketing when she recognized her unrelenting curiosity about consumer behavior. She would even say she’s nerdy about it, finding the intersection of online engagement and consumer behavior fascinating. Madeline follows a myriad of branding and marketing companies on social media out of sheer intrigue and a compulsion to have an accurate temperature gauge on the market.

One day while browsing agencies in the area Madeline came upon Bolder & Co. and felt an instant connection to the voice, visuals and branding approach of our studio. A dynamic addition to the studio, Madeline brings a fresh and vivid perspective to clients and is passionate about displaying the best of a company’s brand personality while maintaining consistency in their social media engagement.

Her encouragement to companies just dipping their toes into the social media space is to “embrace your unique brand personality and don’t be afraid to express the real life and people behind the business. Consumers want to truly connect with companies on social media.” In other words, there’s no reason to be boring.

What would be your last meal on earth? Gnocchi Carbonara

Name 3 Bucket list Travel Destinations? Hawaii, Greece, Amsterdam

What did you want to be when you grew up? A veterinarian…until I found out what they actually had to do

If you had a year to work remotely, where would it be? Paris – my four years of French may help with this

Some might say working with data and email campaigns isn’t exactly riveting, but in her own words, checking her work email first thing and seeing replies from marketing campaigns literally gives Nikki an adrenaline rush. Who needs coffee after that wild A.M. ride?

Nikki thrives on learning and achieving new things, which is exactly why she is Bolder’s ABM secret sauce, expertly identifying the key audience for clients. She loves the evolution of the marketing world and has yet to meet a challenge she wouldn’t face head-on.

In her free time, Nikki loves to fish, raise chickens, garden, and experiment with new sourdough recipes.

What is your superpower? Running on no sleep.

What would be your last meal on earth? Chicken Parm or Thai Chicken Fried Rice. Guess it would depend on my mood.

Name 3 Bucket list Travel Destinations. Italy, Ireland, Hawaii.

What is the best piece of advice you would give your younger self? Have fun and enjoy being young and treat everyone like it’s their last day (and maybe eat chicken parm just in case it is).

As an organizational guru and self-diagnosed perfectionist, Pat insists that every site and system she works on function like a well-organized drawer – and there is no such thing as a junk drawer in her opinion. Having worked in the non-profit and IT sectors, she understands the art of corralling. Pat is relentlessly thoughtful and curious and isn’t afraid of pausing to make sure the right questions are being asked for the sake of the best process and outcome possible.

Coming from an academic family and having a professor as a dad, she lives for that “A+” and she uses that instinct to her own and her clients’ advantage. And while she didn’t pursue the family trade of teaching, she did once take a class as a student and shortly thereafter was asked to teach it. “Don’t try to reinvent the wheel, but feel free to make it more efficient.”

What did you want to be when you grew up? A stewardess – I wanted to see the world – still do!

What is your most unique hobby? Keeping up a fairy garden in my front yard for the kids to play in – I love miniatures – so I change out denizens and décor seasonally and encourage the kids to play. I love thinking of and finding new features to make them smile.

What would be your last meal on earth? My chicken & dumplings – it’s the best comfort food.

What is the best piece of advice you would give your younger self? Delivering value does not mean delivering perfection. Deliver your best and move on.

As far back as she can remember, Tiffani has been captured by story, whether fictional or the lived life. As a psychology student, she found her people – the ones who just couldn’t stop asking questions and digging for roots. She believes narrative drives us, shapes us, and has the power to transform us. Her passion is discovering and articulating those stories creatively, with as much spiciness as she can get away with.

Her own story includes selling and packing up all her possessions (it was her late 20s, so not actually that much) and moving with her husband, David, to the opposite side of the globe while 7 months pregnant with their first baby. She became a third-generation expat and gave birth once more abroad before moving back to the Midwest as a family of 4. She’s a big fan of adventure, but also therapy. You can read between those lines…

What is your superpower? Blissful naivete and spontaneity.

What is your most unique hobby? I’m a starving artist at heart, dabbling in anything creative, whether music, art, sewing, or plants.

What is the best piece of advice you would give your younger self? Expect the unexpected and embrace the wild beauty it brings.

Name 3 Bucket list Travel Destinations. Greece, Japan, and that trip to Australia her dad promised for her high school graduation but still needs to come through on.