Design & Illustration
Clip from my work as creative talent for an Adobe advertisement
Warning: My bold, personable design style, packed with abstract shapes, eye-popping colors, and quirky characters, may cause uncontrollable smiling! With over 200 happy brands served, my mighty team and I specialize in transforming serious corporate worlds into delightful, intentional playgrounds.
From large-scale creative direction for tech extravaganzas to custom illustrations that'll supercharge your brand's personality, we infuse every project with a hearty dose of joy and playfulness. Because let's face it - the world can always use more reasons to smile!
Ready to inject some serious fun into your brand? It's time to call in the joy experts! Your brand (and community) will thank you.
Select clients: Slack, Pinterest, Microsoft, NPR, Oatly, Vox, Conde Nast, Facebook, Big Cartel, VICE, Buzzfeed
✨ On Stage & Camera ✨
Lights! Camera! Action! As a performer with a diverse background in improv, clown, mime, stage combat, and acting, I bring a unique blend of energy, creativity, and comedy to every stage and screen.
From hamming it up on camera as the face of your brand to delivering my signature silly, interactive talks on creative play and career strategy at 100+ events worldwide, I've got the skills and enthusiasm to make your project or event a total success!
So, whether you need a charismatic on-camera talent or a dynamic speaker to ignite your event, I’m here to get the party started. Let's make some magic together!
Select CONFERENCE AND UNIVERSITY SPEAKING: We Make Future (italy), Adobe MAX, hybrid conf (dublin), CreativeWorks, Crop Cons, CreativeMornings, AIGA, DesignThinkers (toronto), Fordham University, Squares Conf, Rochester Institute of Technology, SUNY Purchase, Des Moines Ad Day, Berghs School of Communication (Stockholm)
Talks & Workshops for teams
Calling all office culture champs! Ready to shake things up and unleash your team's full potential? I got you with my talks & workshops for teams.
Through the magic of creative play, I'll help foster a kinder, more inclusive company culture where everyone brings their authentic selves to work. We'll dive into creative self-expression, out-of-the-box thinking, and unlocking your brightest ideas.
I've worked with innovative teams from Hallmark to Etsy, Dropbox to Target, and now I'm ready to bring my signature blend of humor, insights, and interactive fun to your workplace.
Let's join forces and transform your office into a joyful space where creativity and collaboration thrive!
I’ve taught for teams at: Hallmark, Etsy, Dropbox, Target, Big Cartel, Boston Consulting Group, Accenture, Greenlight, Illume Candles
Workshops & Classes
Attention, unique humans! Are you ready to ditch conformity and embrace your true, one-of-a-kind self? Join me on a wild ride of self-discovery and creative play!
I've had the joy of guiding over 100,000 students on their journeys through my online classes, IRL workshops, and conference sessions. My mission? To create non-judgmental, curious spaces where everyone can explore, play, and celebrate their most unique selves.
From diving deep into self-discovery to unleashing your inner creative genius, my workshops and classes are designed to help you shine brighter than a set of veneers. Get ready to live, laugh, love, learn, and grow in ways you never thought possible.
Let's join forces and create a kinder, more celebratory culture where every unique human can live as themselves with pride, starting with you!
Select classes: Creative Play, Full Time You, Find Your Style, Portfolio Strategy, How to Have Fun by Yourself, Create Your Own Universe, You Know Something They Don’t Know
Identity!
🏳️🌈 I am a non-binary creative and prefer you mix it up with my pronouns, using any/all interchangeably—have fun with it, I sure do!
Other things!
I’m a proud member of Co-Loop! I have a comedy mindfulness podcast called Sit There & Do Nothing and was the former host of Dribbble’s Overtime podcast. I used to own a creative agency (Ghostly Ferns!), a co-working space (Fool Proof!), and a tech startup (Scouted!), but that was another life!
Select Awards!
2002 Missouri state champion in comedy pantomime
Favorite Things!
Trololo guy, ET the mime, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Outsiders Division, Fake desserts, Mr. Bean, Russian tongue singing, White Chicks, The American Fotoplayer, I Love Lucy, Pee Wee Herman, and if you haven’t guessed it…physical comedy!
Select Podcast Interviews!
