Hilary Hartling, Brand Synergist

Hilary Hartling, Brand Synergist

Tell us a little about yourself and the road that led you to becoming a branding synergist and starting your business. For over 15 years, my personal brand identity was defined as a film marketing executive. I worked with global entertainment brands including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Touchstone and Dreamworks and was responsible for leveraging the synergy relationships of [...]

Has anyone told you…

Has anyone told you…

It's OK to be bossy. (In fact, it's fucking great.) It's OK to set high standards for yourself and your business. It's OK to charge what you're worth. It's OK to say no to working "for exposure." (It's also OK to roll your eyes when people ask.) It's OK to say no to potential clients [...]

Chelsea Leifken, Designer + Artist

Chelsea Leifken, Designer + Artist

"I love that I am the one that calls the shots. I love that I have the control over who I chose to work with. I love that I was able to create a team and pick and chose who I get to create with on a daily basis. From manufacturers to vendors to clients. I am in contact with beautiful people everyday and that’s purely because I set a standard for myself and my brand."