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Fiscal Year Planning for Nonprofits: Funding and Marketing Priorities to Drive Growth
This blog outlines key fiscal year planning priorities for nonprofits and mission-driven organizations, including funding strategy, grant readiness, local partnerships, and donor engagement. Use it as a guide to strengthen your approach, grow revenue, and stay ahead in a changing funding landscape.

Karissa Uko
Jul 305 min read


Marketing, Branding & Communications: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
Branding, marketing, and communications aren’t the same—but together, they shape how your brand is seen, felt, and trusted. From Goode Foods to poppi to Ben & Jerry’s, we break down how each element plays a role in building a legacy brand. Knowing the difference isn’t optional—it’s essential. Read this to learn how to align your story, strategy, and impact for brand loyalty and growth.

Karissa Uko
Apr 177 min read


Figuring Sh*t Out: Growing My Business, Balancing Life & Staying True to My Purpose
I’ve been on a journey to figure out how to build a business that’s both meaningful and sustainable. Can purpose and profit truly coexist?

Karissa Uko
Mar 217 min read


The Power of the Black Dollar: Our Culture Is Currency & We’ve Got the Receipts
With the aggressive rollback of DEI initiatives, the gaps in corporate engagement are more glaring than ever. But brands can't afford this..

Karissa Uko
Mar 47 min read


Profits, Pandering, Politics, and Protest: Thoughts from a Purpose-Driven Founder on the NFL and Corporate America
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl set wasn’t just entertainment—it was a dope Black History Month lesson, showing the power of art as resistance.

Karissa Uko
Feb 113 min read


Digital Marketing & The 5Ps: How to Build Brand Awareness
Get in your branding bag with the 5 Ps of marketing! When developing a bomb ass business 💣 we always go back to the basics. We help...

Karissa Uko
Aug 18, 20231 min read


Unlock the Secret to Organic Social Media Growth with These 5 Tips
STOP trying to go viral on social media and shift your focus to sustainable growth instead! Here are the five keys to getting more followers
Jamie Stewart
Mar 22, 20233 min read


Don't Ignore These 2023 Marketing Trends
Let the debates begin… 😅 We've been crunching the numbers 👩🏾💻 & looking into our crystal ball. 🔮 We think we've figured out...

Karissa Uko
Jan 24, 20232 min read


6 Tips to Help You Stop Stressing About Your Social Media Growth
Consider these 6 tips to lower your stress and increase your social media reach and engagement to grow your following/audience.

Karissa Uko
Sep 15, 20223 min read


5 Marketing Trends That Might Be Worth a Try in 2022
If figuring out your marketing strategy feels like a nightmare, consider these 5 marketing trends for 2022.

Karissa Uko
Jul 27, 20222 min read
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