Programs built to inspire real-world impact

Transformative Training for Authentic Growth

At Stigma Marketing & Development, we believe authenticity is the heartbeat of meaningful connection. Our trainings merge professional expertise with lived experience—leveraging hands-on strategies, psychology-informed frameworks, and real-world case studies—to help organizations break limiting narratives, foster resilience, and lead with purpose. Designed for businesses without in-house marketing teams, non-profits, and leaders seeking mindset shifts, each program delivers actionable tools and clear roadmaps for lasting change.

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Training Packages Overview

At Stigma Marketing & Development, we root every training in our people-first philosophy: empathy, collaboration, and resilience. Whether you’re a Missoula-area team or operating remotely, each package meets you where you are—providing structured frameworks, practical tools, and post-workshop guidance to ensure real-world impact.

Our Vision & Mission Are Always The Same:

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    Our Vision:

    "Develop a More Humane World Through Empowering Authentic Connections."

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    Our Mission:

    "Developing and connecting people and their ideas through authentic strategies."

Need something not specifically covered here?

Ask about Custom Solutions tailored for your unique goals – from egoless leadership to motivational storytelling and relational intelligence shops, we design bespoke workshops that address your most pressing challenges. Pricing and duration are customized to your scope and group size.

Explore Our Programs:

  • Break The Stigma:

    Foster a culture of mental wellness & suicide prevention
    Engage in interactive sessions that dismantle misconceptions, equip participants with intervention protocols, and guide you in creating compassionate workplace policies. Choose between our complimentary Gatekeeper Training (30–60 mins) or the in-depth Certified QPR Workshop (3 hrs, 1 CE credit).

  • Get Out Of The Box:

    Integrate purpose, creativity, and teamwork
    Unlock new levels of innovation with hands-on exercises from Leadership & Self‑Deception, Six Thinking Hats, and empathy-driven impact mapping. Available as a focused 2-hour session or extended 3-hour practicum with group coaching.

  • Authentic Marketing 101:

    People-first strategies that convert
    Dive into the 6th P of Marketing—People—and master lean digital tactics, local networking, and anti-fragile AI integration. This 3-hour workshop arms your team with a playbook and templates to execute immediate, values-driven campaigns.

  • Every Human’s Journey:

    Self-guided Hero’s Journey for personal & team transformation
    Our flagship modular program combines a guided workbook, peer learning circles, and an online portal of video modules and live Q&As—empowering individuals and teams to map their own path to growth. Learn more at www.everyhumansjourney.com.

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MENTAL HEALTH & SUICIDE PREVENTION IN THE WORKPLACE

Break The Stigma:

Empowering teams to support mental wellness and crisis intervention
Mental health is everyone’s business, and workplaces can play a critical role in saving lives. “Break The Stigma” combines professional expertise and lived experience to create a workshop that equips teams with the knowledge and confidence to act.

Free Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Training
FREE

Duration: 30–60 minutes

  • Address stigma around mental health and normalize supportive conversations

  • Identify warning signs and practice intervention scripts

  • Establish clear referral pathways and boundary‑setting protocols

Investment: FREE

FREE
Certified QPR Suicide Prevention Training
$430

Duration: 3 hours (includes 1 CE credit)

  • QPR certification for up to 30 participants

  • More depth and examples.
  • Facilitated role‑playing scenarios and extended Q&A

  • Take‑home QPR guidebook and resource list

Investment: $430

$430
Get Out Of The Box – Stigma Marketing & Development
Integrating Life, Work, & Purpose

Get Out of the Box:

Igniting creativity, purpose, and collaborative problem-solving
A hands-on workshop designed to unlock team creativity, strengthen collaboration, and infuse everyday work with authentic purpose. Participants move beyond traditional modes of operation, embracing frameworks that align individual strengths with collective goals.

Key Segments:

  • Escape the Box: Overcome leadership blind spots using Leadership & Self‑Deception principles
  • Think Beyond Boxes: Stimulate innovation with Six Thinking Hats and Growth Mindset exercises
  • Unbox Business: Align value with profit through empathy‑driven impact mapping

Investment: $400 (2 hrs) / $500 (3 hrs with group practice)

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AUTHENTIC MARKETING 101 -Training – Stigma Marketing & Development
Building people-first marketing foundations

Authentic Marketing 101:

Authenticity changes everything. Built for teams without in-house marketing expertise, this 3-hour workshop helps organizations streamline their marketing efforts while staying true to their story and values.

Focus Areas:

  • The 6th P of Marketing: People (Psychology, Relationships, Influence).
  • Value-Based Business Breakdown
  • Basics of Digital Marketing: A little goes a long way. 
  • Streamlining marketing efforts through authenticity and values.
  • Power of relationships in networking and sales
  • The lost art of local marketing and personal networking.
  • How to relate to and use AI, Automations, and Integrations
  • Anti-fragile strategies for AI integration and resource maximization.

Investment: $500 (2 hrs up to 12 people) / $700 (3 hrs with hand-on and role play practice)

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Embrace the Mess: 

Leadership isn’t tidy. “Embrace the Mess” confronts the complexities of leading through uncertainty—equipping managers and teams with emotional intelligence tools, conflict resolution techniques, and resilience practices that thrive under pressure.

Workshop Features:

  • Typical Crisis Areas: Common struggles that effect people in the work place and how to approach them
  • When Stuph Hits The Fan: Understanding when an unexpected crisis and setback hits a team, including failed leadership.
  • Resilience Frameworks: Strategies for bouncing forward after setbacks for individuals and teams
  • Decision‑Making Under Duress: Practical models for clarity in chaos and team decision making

Launch Goal of 2026

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Every Human's Journey

Every Human’s Journey (EHJ) is an innovative, self-guided personal development model that integrates mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral theory, Jungian psychology, and Joseph Campbell’s The Hero’s Journey. Drawing on real-life experiences rather than rigid formulas, EHJ is designed to help individuals enhance autonomy, self-awareness, and authenticity. Initially beta-tested with men, the program is now being trialed with women, within rehab and recovery settings, and being considered as a potential tool for counselors—laying the foundation for an evidence-based model with diverse applications in personal growth, relationships, and leadership.

Authenticity & Personal Growth:

Guide participants in navigating challenges and uncovering their true selves by exploring themes of authenticity, self-discovery, and empowerment. This journey encourages alignment with personal values and a deeper understanding of one’s unique path.

 
 

Emotional Regulation & Resilience:

Provide strategies to manage emotional responses, reduce reactivity, and build resilience. Participants learn to embrace discomfort as an opportunity for growth, rather than viewing it as an obstacle.

 
 

Empathy & Relational Growth:

Encourage participants to practice vulnerability, build trust, and deepen empathy toward themselves and others. This includes developing skills for authentic communication and creating supportive relationships within the group environment.

CASE STUDY: A Single-Page Website... 

Got Alex Customers in Missoula.

"My single-page website has given me more clients and leads in just a few months and brings in walk-ins now. The process was personal and results clear."

Alex Bounds, The Nail Witchery – Missoula, MT

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Training & Program FAQs

We take a relational, hands-on approach to help businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations clarify their vision, develop sustainable marketing strategies, and create content that drives real connections. Whether you’re looking for branding, website development, consulting, leadership training, or content strategy, we focus on teaching, simplifying, and empowering so that marketing feels natural—not like a chore.

Below are some of the most common questions we get about our services, philosophy, and approach. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, reach out—we believe every great strategy starts with a conversation.

We provide a suite of human-centered marketing and development workshops, including:

We don’t just offer marketing services—we help businesses and individuals develop, refine, and execute their ideas through a mix of strategy, branding, digital marketing, and hands-on consulting. Our services fall into three key areas:

  • Marketing & Branding: Website design, branding, social media strategy, email marketing, SEO, copywriting, and business development.
  • Training & Consulting: Leadership training, team development, strategic consulting, and marketing education to help businesses grow without relying on outside agencies forever.
  • Content & Program Development: Helping businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs create structured content (blogs, podcasts, videos) and develop programs that build engagement and long-term value.

At Stigma, we don’t believe in one-size-fits‑all workshops. Every training combines hands‑on exercises in people‑first marketing—covering branding strategy, content creation, social media storytelling, email automations, and website UX best practices—alongside our free QPR suicide prevention certification. We root every session in authenticity, empathy, and human connection, so your team walks away not just with tactics, but with a genuine framework for building trust and driving sustainable growth.

 

We’re based in Missoula, Montana, and regularly host in‑person intensives here in the western Montana region. If you’re farther afield, our remote workshops run via Zoom, complete with digital workbooks and screen‑sharing collaboration.

Need us on‑site? We’re happy to travel—just let us know your location, and we’ll include our travel and lodging expenses in the proposal so you get a clear, all‑in cost.

Our training is perfect for small business owners, nonprofit leaders, and marketing teams who crave authentic connection over gimmicks. Whether you’re launching a brand, refining your message, or tackling content fatigue, you’ll gain a roadmap for turning audiences into advocates. Even if you’re new to digital marketing tools—Mailchimp, WordPress, or Instagram—you’ll leave confident in your ability to implement people‑first strategies.

 

While our core workshops usually run three to four hours, we can stretch into multi‑week programs with weekly 90‑minute modules for deeper dives. A single session might begin with a “brand audit” exercise, move into content‑calendar planning, and wrap with a live email‑automation build—each step tailored to your organization’s goals. Every agenda is customized during our application review, so you only cover what matters most to you.

You’ll leave each session with:

  • A concrete, step‑by‑step marketing action plan

  • Ready‑to‑use templates (brand brief, content calendar, email sequence)

  • Follow‑up resources and optional coaching to keep momentum

  • And, for QPR participants, a certificate confirming your ability to recognize and respond to suicidality

Absolutely. Every engagement starts with understanding your unique challenges—whether that’s boosting e‑commerce sales, refining your nonprofit’s donor outreach, or training staff on empathetic communication. We’ll work with you to customize exercises, examples, and take‑home materials so the training is immediately relevant and actionable.

 

We know plans change. Cancellations made at least seven days before the session incur no fee; reschedules requested five days prior are complimentary when our trainers are available. For last‑minute adjustments, a 25% workshop fee applies to help us cover preparatory work and lost time.

LIMITED AVAILABILITY

📋 TRAINING APPLICATION

Because our schedule is intentionally limited—to ensure each cohort gets personalized attention—every new training begins with a simple application:

  1. Submit Your Application
    Fill out our brief form with your name, organization, desired training topics (e.g., brand strategy, social media, QPR), and preferred date range.

  2. Proposal & Review
    Within three business days, we’ll evaluate your needs, check trainer availability, and prepare a transparent proposal that includes any travel and lodging expenses for on‑site requests.

  3. Strategy Call
    We’ll schedule a 30‑minute consultation to refine objectives, review logistics (in‑person vs. remote), and ensure we’re aligned on outcomes.

  4. Agreement & Deposit
    Once you’re happy with the scope and investment, we’ll send a service agreement. A 25% deposit confirms your spot; the remainder is due before we kick off.

  5. Kick‑Off & Execution
    After contracting and payment, we share pre‑work materials, finalize the agenda, and get started on delivering an immersive, authenticity‑driven learning experience.

 

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Marketing shouldn’t feel like a gimmick. From authentic branding and AI strategy to design how-tos, movement-building, and free resources, this blog breaks down the noise and helps you market with clarity, purpose, and impact.

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Forget cold strategies and empty trends. This newsletter dives into authentic marketing, sustainable business growth, and human-centered leadership—giving insights, stories, and strategies that actually resonate.

Every Storry Matters

Free 1-Hour Suicide Prevention Training

Stigma is a certified QPR trainer offers free a 1-hour suicide prevention training—remote or in-person—to help individuals, businesses, and communities recognize warning signs and take action. 

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