do more with less.

A collective of independent thinkers and professionals in our space - here to serve together or independently. Motivated by mission-driven companies and ideas, we share ideals and trust one another.

Some of the Pod

Lianna. Jack of all trades, master of none. From the boot-strapped to the Fortune 500, she’s seen the inside of them all. A strategic, analytical, creative, and collaborative marketing and operations professional, Principal, Lilia Group. Cut her teeth in the bay, but in the mountains she will stay. Find her hiking the Rocky Mountain peaks.

Fave quote:

“Question everything. Learn something. Answer nothing.”

- Euripides

Kirsten. Designer extraordinaire. More than just pretty pictures, Kirsten is a true Strategic Designer. Clean, captivating designs that effectively elevate brand visibility, reach target audiences and drive engagement.

Find her doing artsy things with her artsy friends.

Fave quote:

"Design creates culture. Culture shapes values. Values determine the future."

- Robert L. Peters, designer and author

Nichola. Performance marketing, content, and SEO expert. Research, test, prove, repeat. Find her practicing rolling her r’s and strolling the streets of Barcelona.

Fave quote:

“The more lost you are, the greater the adventure will be.”

- Unknown

Amy. There isn’t a project she can’t program and chaos she can’t harness into a beautiful and usable process. Find her editing her film photos in the middle of the night.

Fave quote:

“Instructions for living life. Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.”

-Mary Oliver

Ben. Brand, growth, and business strategy. Agile marketing growth strategies across all channels and bringing a brand to life through big-picture messaging and design direction online and in the 3D. Find him on the ice and listening to ASMR.

Fave quote:

“Out-of-the-box is where I live.”

- Lt. Kara ‘Starbuck’ Thrace. Battlestar Galactica, Season 1

Some Nice Things People Have Said…

  • Kirsten

    “Kirsten is an outstanding creative leader and partner....I am constantly impressed by her ability to navigate, collaborate and lead while keeping focus on the big picture. Her marketing expertise, strategic mind and astute creativity are inspiring and working with her is a true joy.”

    -Ericka Robbins

    Creative Director & Founder of Far Better Things

  • Ben

    “Ben is a multi-faceted strategist who I've had the pleasure in working with on a recent project with Coca-Cola...Not only did Ben succeeded the team and the client's expectations, he was also integral in my role to successfully illustrate complex data that I, myself, was able to comprehend.”

    -Clint Delapaz

    Graphic Designer at Andreessen Horowitz

  • Lianna

    “I have worked with many marketing professionals and I do not always trust them with front or back-end collaboration on site- but Lianna is an exception. Her work has been flawless and I wish I could work with her more. I would easily recommend her to any company or business entrepreneur who is looking for a skilled marketer with a mix of technical and business experience, excellent writing abilities, a bullet-proof work ethic, and a genuinely positive personality.”

    -Rolando Garcia

    VP of Web Dev and Marketing Technology at Backyard Products

  • Lianna

    “Ridiculously competent "... is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Lianna...Lianna's ability to juggle and take ownership of multiple projects was truly exceptional and made a dramatic difference in the productivity level of our team.”

    -Michael Angiletta

    Chief Revenue Officer, Agorapulse