LAUREN BUDAY

Lauren is a strategic communications professional who brings clarity, confidence, and intention to every client engagement. With experience in corporate communications and investor relations, she helps organizations shape messages that build trust, strengthen reputation, and drive meaningful results. Known for her thoughtful, detail-oriented approach and collaborative style, she partners closely with clients to ensure every message is aligned, authentic, and impactful, delivering high-quality work that supports both immediate goals and long-term growth.

Outside of work, Lauren can usually be found baking sourdough, planning her next trip, or spending time with her cat, Milo. She loves being outdoors, whether hiking a new trail or playing tennis, and is always eager to explore somewhere new.

ASHLEY HASKINS

Supports design efforts across all client accounts including rebranding, promotional materials, social media graphics, and website development.

Lover of all things creative including music, art, films, and more! Ashley spends her time exploring Nashville with friends and enjoys meeting new people along the way!

KRISTIN BURAL

Branding, photography and visual communications expert with a passion for strategy. Brings nearly a decade of technical graphic design and web development to the table, all within agency environments. A StoryBrand Certified Guide.

B.S. in Communication Design, Minor in Marketing from Oklahoma Christian University

Kristin, an Enneagram 7 and a devoted friend, embodies optimism and a love for outdoor adventure. She enjoys tending to her garden, kayaking, camping, hot yoga, and meaningful gatherings around a table.

Kolbie Schrank

Media and communications expert with a passion for storytelling. Brings nearly a decade of broadcast news experience from rural Missouri to Washington, D.C. that brings efficiency and effectiveness to clients’ messaging.

B.S. in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Missouri.

Big fan of good food, long hikes, and page-turning books. When not trying every restaurant in the Nashville area often out on a hiking trail with husband, Jeremy, and Lab, Tenley.

Ailaa Ippensen

From a small town in Illinois, Ailaa is a big lover of all things Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, and the 1960s space exploration.

Jasa West

John Crisp

Nearly 40 years experience managing or consulting with corporate, government, political, and non-profit organizations on public relations, communications, and public affairs initiatives.

B.A. in History and Political Science from The University of Tennessee.

Proud husband and father of three great kids – and thanks to marrying a cat lady, usually with a home full of kittens and grand-kittens.