I’m Holly! An Oklahoma, Oregonian with over 14 years of experience in marketing. I have worked for both big and small brands and after becoming a mom (of now three kids) decided to form my own path to help me balance mom life, while still continuing to grow in my marketing craft.

I love helping entrepreneurs (mompreneurs!) and small businesses bring their marketing ideas and execution to life. I have a passion for how brands can (genuinely) connect with their audiences and love thinking creatively while also recognizing business realities and objectives.

If you’re in search of a short- or long-term marketing solution that is affordable and efficient without compromising on value I think we should meet for coffee and connect!

 
“Working with Holly from Mom Brain Marketing has been a game-changer for Sit Still Kids Salon - Happy Valley. When I first heard ‘Mom Brain Marketing,’ I knew Holly got it. (I mean do Mom brains EVER turn off?!). As a fellow mom, she brings a genuine perspective that resonates deeply with our target audience. ”
— Melissa Muzzy, Owner, Sit Still Kids
 

Experience & Testimonials

“Holly is terrific, with over a decade of working with and in startups providing growth and marketing support and insights. She’s a great project planner, and always delivers. She has all her ducks in a row”
— Jeff Moore
 
 

Sit Still Kids Salon - Happy Valley

I have had the privilege of getting to work with Melissa, a local franchise owner (and mom!) to help grow her Sit Still Kids salon in Happy Valley, a modern hair salon for kids. I manage her salon’s social and email marketing initiatives, working closely with their corporate umbrella to ensure brand consistency across their other U.S. locations. I have enjoyed getting to dive into the world of franchises and help drive growth within the community. I also love that I can involve my kids into the mix - and they love it!

“What truly sets her apart is her ability to expertly balance franchise requirements with local market needs - she maintains perfect alignment with our corporate brand standards while adding authentic local touches that connect deeply with our Happy Valley community. Her ability to create engaging content that speaks to parents while showcasing our fun, child-friendly environment has significantly contributed to our salon’s success. Her understanding of both franchise dynamics and local market nuances has helped us build genuine relationships with families while staying true to the Sit Still Kids brand. I couldn’t ask for a better marketing partner!”
— Melissa Muzzy, Owner, Sit Still Kids Happy Valley

Puffworks

After having my daughter (now 8!) in 2017, I loved being a mom, but also craved a different type of mental stimulation and joined Puffworks, a snack startup based in Oregon that makes organic nut butter puffs, as it’s first employee. Fast forward to today (and 2 more kids later!) and the company is almost a $3m company. While my role has shifted over the years in order to better accommodate being a mom of three, I still oversee branding and package logistics and help maintain our social and email channels and assist in short-term project(s) when needed.

“Working with Holly is an absolute pleasure. Her creativity knows no bounds, consistently injecting fresh and innovative ideas into our marketing projects. Her ability to blend creativity, organization and passion makes her an invaluable asset to any project.”
— Sandy Carpenter

Harvest PR & Marketing

I first moved to Portland, Oregon in 2011 for an internship-turned first job in PR and marketing with Waggener Edstrom (WE Communications) working on behalf of the Microsoft account. As a new resident to the city, I fell in love with the food culture and after a few years at WE married my PR skills with my love of the food space and joined a boutique marketing agency supporting food commodity boards. I gained a ton of experience and had a lot of fun helping organize and execute culinary events and press tours and managing our clients’ social accounts. Some of my favorite accomplishments were working to spotlight mushroom farming with Saveur and getting to work and travel with top chefs during test-kitchen visit at major publications (Cooking Light, Meredith and Food Network) and being a part of Feast Portland with USA Pears and other clients.

“Working with Holly is a joy! By bringing energy, insight and knowledge to her work, she develops creative marketing solutions. She takes time to understand the client’s needs and reaches the intended audience successfully. I love collaborating with her!””
— Kayla Stearns

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