Work With Me

A window with a neon sign that reads 'WHAT IS YOUR STORY?' inside an office with desks and chairs, and framed posters on the wall that say 'GOOD VIBES ONLY'.

I offer a rare combination of experience and expertise: twenty years of senior creative agency work, the storytelling craft of a literary essayist, the ability to make a meeting feel like a performance worth attending

I've spent more than two decades shaping narratives for brands, companies, and the people who lead them — from MTV Networks in the 90s to global campaign launches.

I come in at the concept stage. I shape the narrative, build the creative vision, and collaborate with every player — from C-suite clients to production crews to the intern who turns out to have the best idea in the room. I stay until the curtain comes down.

I've done this for pharmaceutical companies, entertainment brands, and cultural institutions. The work looks different every time. The approach doesn't.

I work best on:

Experiential events and installations. Campaign pitches and product launches. Executive presentations that need to feel like something, not just say something.

If you have a big moment coming, let's talk.

Let's Talk

  • "Stef is magnetic, a natural leader, a visionary creative, an enthralling storyteller, and the person you want in the room with you when the work feels impossible. With Stef by your side, you know you'll be able to crack the problem together."

    ~ Janeen Ritson

  • "Her wit, wisdom, acumen, and compassion make any creative endeavor better for her presence. She commands a room, weaves an amazing story, builds a strong relationship with her clients, and fearlessly champions truly good creative ideas."

    ~ Heather Linnell

  • “From her impeccable work ethic to her wicked sense of humor, Stefanie has a lot to offer. She is a decisive leader, a fair judge of work and character, and a skilled magician to the clients. Stefanie is also a lovely human being who understands, listens, and knows how to make everything better, smoother, and kinder for her team.”

    ~ Yana Hunt

  • "Stef doesn't need much to make something beautiful—she listens with a honed ear and picks up on the subtlest prompts to make work that's sharp and smart."

    ~ Sarah Dick

  • "It's rare to find someone as motivated, thoughtful, and kind."

    ~ Ben Waldman

  • “Stefanie is the kind of leader I aspire to be: collaborative, yet powerful. Loyal, yet flexible. Empathetic, yet direct. A keen love of craft, with incredible insight and intuition. She has the uncanny ability to find the most salient kernel of truth in an idea to make it great and also give her team the room to play. She creates a safe space for everyone who is lucky enough to work with her and can navigate the trickiest situations with grace and humor.”

    ~ Erica Boynton

Have questions? I might have the answers below.

  • Project by project, selectively. Reach out with the scope and timeline and we'll figure out if it's a fit.

  • Pharmaceutical, entertainment, and consumer brands, primarily — though the through line is always storytelling, not category. If you have a complex story to tell to a live audience, we should talk.

  • I work alongside your team as a creative lead — I'm not a freelance hired gun and I'm not a consultant who hands you a deck and disappears. I stay in it.