Aamiya Smith (ENT 610 – Entrepreneurial Creation, Spring 2025)
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Marketing Expert Interview with Melissa Daugherty, Marketing Consultant
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Melissa Daugherty, a freelance marketing consultant based in Kentucky who specializes in helping small businesses build effective, budget-friendly marketing strategies. With years of hands-on experience navigating the unique challenges small businesses face, Melissa brings a practical, no-nonsense approach to social media, content marketing, and brand development.
In our conversation, Melissa shared how she found her way into the marketing industry, the lessons she’s learned from working with business owners of all budget sizes, and some of the biggest mistakes small businesses make when trying to manage their marketing on their own. She offered thoughtful advice on setting realistic expectations, measuring success beyond likes and clicks, and why long-term consistency is important.
SME Interview with Kristie Staton, Commander and Chief of Creative Force marketing and branding firm
Interview with wedding photographer, Johanna Dye
Hello Friends,
When you see a photo that was taken by Johanna Dye, you can see the love that she captures and the joy between 2 people on their wedding day. Her love for what she does shines through in every photo she takes. Johanna has such a fun personality and an infectious laugh. She makes you feel welcome the moment she meets you and knows how to make you feel at ease on the busiest day of your life.
I found Johanna before I was ever engaged to my husband on social media but I knew I wanted her to photograph our wedding day. I loved her style and her laid-back attitude but she also knows how to get down to business when the time calls for it. Johanna and I became immediate friends when I met her for our engagement photos and it only grew during my bridal session when we realized we shared similar backgrounds and a big love for Harry Potter.