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I have always completely geeked out on brands even when I was super young. Certain brands would hit me with a newspaper ad and I felt connected to them. Once I got older I would find something unique in the store and I needed to know who made it. Did they have a story? What is their story?

Working in a male-dominated industry I became enamored with strong females who weren’t afraid to blaze their own paths. I believe female business owners are some of the strongest females around. I will feature different brands I come across. I hope you have as much fun learning about the brands and the females behind them as I do!

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Le Petite Fete with Courtney Gibson and Caitie Phillips
Women-owned Brand Have you heard of Le Petite Fete? I hadn’t either until a woman reached out to me in...
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Kara Goldin founder and former CEO of Hint Water
Women-Owned-Brands I picked up a book in the airport and opened it to read a few pages and I didn’t put...
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Mara Smith with Inspiro Tequila
It doesn’t take long to realize where Inspiro Tequila got its name from. This brand is truly inspiring...
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Jane West
This woman is a powerhouse. Jane West started building her brand only to be met with obstacle after obstacle....
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Country Smooth's Lori Carcich
I’m 100 percent admitting to being a brand geek. When I actually get a chance to meet the woman behind...
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As a brand partnerships and events expert with over 15 years of experience, I have successfully sold over 4 million dollars in partnerships to happy customers. When I first started out I realized that successful strategies have to be tailored to the client and not done according to a generic cookie cutter formula. With events and partnerships changing every 5 years I ensure my team is always ahead of the curve so we can provide our clients the edge they need to make their partnership and relationship last beyond any event. Clients enjoy working with me because I put myself in their shoes and provide them problem solving strategies that lead to great results.

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Tracy Gafford

Graphic Extraordinaire

Tracy Gafford is a self-created graphic design artist and entrepreneur hailing from Tulsa, Oklahoma. With a focus on branding and growth, Tracy ventured into the world of design to not only support her children but also escape the monotonous sales industry where she thrived for over 15 years. Her passion for graphic design, art, branding, growth, and the reasons behind it drive her creative pursuits.

Outside of work, Tracy is a loving mother of two and finds joy in various activities. She has a green thumb and loves to spend time gardening. On top of that, she has an adventurous side you can often catch her driving her hot rod 42’ Ford or riding her BMX downtown, embracing the historical streets of Tulsa. Tracy is an avid fan of local live music shows, immersing herself in the vibrant music scene in Tulsa.

Tracy’s expertise lies in creating visually captivating designs that help businesses establish their unique identities and propel their growth. With her innovative approach and dedication to her craft, Tracy has become a respected figure in the field. Whether it’s designing compelling logos, eye-catching merchandise, or engaging marketing materials, Tracy Gafford transforms ideas into impactful visual solutions that leave a lasting impression.

Brandie Weaver

Founder and Head Strategist

Once upon a time, I was a 25-year-old driven, hungry female sitting behind a desk in an alcohol distributor office. I answered a craigslist ad (Yes! This was a way of life for us entrepreneurs at the time) for someone who needed an event coordinator and a sponsorship salesperson.

I had been planning parties since I was 15 years old and I had a marketing degree so I convinced him I was the woman for the job.  This is how my “side hustle” began. I had never sold a sponsorship in my life, but I knew I worked at the liquor company so I had an edge over most people. 

I dove in! I mean I really dove in and taught myself everything I could about sponsorships. At that time there really wasn’t a ton of information out there. I researched packages for hours on hours trying to come up with the most creative packages I could. 

Little did I know that creating the packages was just the beginning of my long uphill battle. I spent ten years independently selling sponsorships at the local and national level for a professional boxing and MMA company. I did this while working full-time in the alcohol industry, getting an MBA, and partying like a rockstar! 

In 2017 I saw a Facebook Post looking for an intern to work at a music festival. My first love has always been music so I responded to that post and continued to follow up until I got the meeting. I obtained the opportunity to work on my first music festival in Key West selling sponsorships.  I was working full time selling liquor at a liquor wholesaler, selling pro boxing and MMA sponsorships, and now I was finally selling something I was truly passionate about.

I left the liquor company and started my own consulting company in 2018. Fast forward to today my team and I have sold over 4 million dollars in sponsorships for events and individuals. We have produced over 40 events for brands, companies, festivals, and musicians.  I have built my brand on doing honest deals and creating intimate experiences that BUILD RELATIONSHIPS that LAST!