Stigma Marketing & Development is built around values that are deeply personal to me, with authenticity at the core. It’s been a long road to get here—one filled with self-discovery, difficult decisions, and growth, both personally and professionally. I’ve had to face the baggage that comes with telling my story, sort through relationships affected by my drinking, and work through what it means to live authentically while creating the business I was building every day. If I was going to build something meaningful through Stigma, I’d have to dig deep, make things right, and do the hard work to become the kind of leader and consultant I believe in. That was February of 2024. This is part of the reason authenticity matters even more to me now—and why it’s central to the work I do. Burnout, poor decision-making, and moral …
Website Overhaul & QuickBooks: More Than Coats of Paint
Some behind the scenes in the mundane marketing & business development Running a startup in the field of development and marketing, particularly one like Stigma Marketing, isn’t just about refining processes or overhauling a website. It’s about weaving together personal growth, recovery, business strategy, and genuine, human-centered marketing. This isn’t a paint-by-numbers exercise; it’s more like throwing a bunch of colors at the wall and finding a masterpiece in the mess. My life, recovery, and the work I do with Stigma Marketing are all about authenticity, and I’ve learned that small, seemingly insignificant changes often lead to the most substantial growth. A Website Overhaul: More Than Just a Fresh Coat of Paint One of my biggest current projects is a complete overhaul of the Stigma Marketing website. At first glance, it might seem like just another facelift. But this isn’t …