Jen Speers is a force to be reckoned with and a fierce supporter of amplifying the voices and brands of small businesses that are doing great things for their communities. With over 15 years in the sales and marketing industry, Jen has always been a team leader and at one point led a team of over 1000 sales people. 

Her extensive background has made her an expert project manager and marketing consultant. She loves to hear the stories of her clients and then turn those ideas and dreams into actionable steps. Helping clients reach milestones they didn't think possible is her favorite part of running Moonwake Collaborative.

Jen also currently serves on two non-profit boards: Raccoon Valley Little League and the Waukee Area Historical Society

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When Jen isn't working, she lives in the Des Moines, IA area with her husband and three children and likes binge watching Bravo and reading banned books. 

Kristen is a former teacher turned virtual assistant. After six years in the classroom, she decided to pivot to a new career where she could use many of her skills from the classroom in a different way. Most importantly, her desire to support others on their journey to success stays at the forefront of all that she does. She loves having the opportunity to work with small business owners and cheer them on as they hit milestones in their business.

Kristen specializes in all things creative writing. While taking writing intensive courses in college, she developed a love for putting words together to express different voices, ideas, and feelings. These skills are now put to use every day with blogging, social copywriting, newsletter creation, and more. She loves working closely with clients, learning what is important to them, and developing a strong understanding of their brand and voice. Kristen can't wait to meet you and help you with your copywriting needs!

Phe Morgan "pronounced Phee as in Bee" is a multidisciplinary designer on a mission to push influential, social-good, and future-forward businesses to the forefront. Coined, The Brand Whisperer, Phe's strategic and dynamic approach to design has crafted irresistible brand experiences for over 250 entrepreneurs, small businesses and corporations.The Black-Owned Agency, Pheelosophy, was birthed out of passion and frustration. After graduating with her Master's In Public Health in 2015, Phe spent the following years working with nonprofits that served communities of color both locally and globally. Shortly following, she began to pivot after consistently noticing a lack of creativity, strategy and amplification. The Houston native wasted no time applying her education in community building and marketing with her passion for design.
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Phe now has clientele in industries including healthcare, beauty, real estate, food & beverage, entertainment, and more. Phe takes pride in working with those who are making an impact and pushing the envelope in their industry.

Tahjma VanBuren is a non-profit professional turned social entrepreneur. After flexing her skills building campaigns and fundraisers for various organizations, she felt her skills were best used in the for profit sector. Her passion for solving problems that generate real results is what drives her. 

Tahjma specializes in podcast management. Coming from a family of small business owners, she learned what it looks like to build from the ground up. Witnessing all of their blood, sweat, and tears—Tahjma felt the obsession with a leader's highlight reel needed to be disrupted. Using her skills of galvanizing a community and storytelling, she sought the opportunity to be behind the scenes to help entrepreneurs and community builders share their personal journey with wider audiences. 

When she is not working, Tahjma can be found at any bookstore or hanging out with her sisters.

Adelyn is a virtual assistant who is ready to make a difference in your business. With a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and master’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communications, Adelyn has combined her love of research, connecting with people, and telling meaningful stories to help brands find their voice on social media and beyond.

Adelyn has specialized in branding strategies, social media management, content creation, copywriting, and blogging for clientele including public figures, entertainment brands, theme parks, nonprofits, and healthcare professionals.

Along with marketing and media, Adelyn is extremely passionate about supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and mental health initiatives.  

Adelyn is an entertainment enthusiast, so in her free time you’ll probably find her watching movies, the latest binge-worthy series on Netflix, or her favorite comfort show, Gilmore Girls. She also enjoys reading, traveling, spending time with family, dancing, and photography.

Abbey Kennedy is a quirky creative with an eye for color and an out-of-the-box aesthetic. She has primarily worked with children as a teacher in the arts. Abbey once owned her own business, successfully marketing to clients and creating a connective relationship with each of them. One of Abbey’s strengths is noticing the details that might be amiss regarding broad ideas. She’s a details kind of gal. 

Abbey specializes in social media management and blogging. She writes for the Des Moines Mom Blog and on her social media platforms. Abbey comes from a family of writers, painters, musicians, and entrepreneurs. She strives to bring her unique perspective to everything she does for you!

Abbey is a Des Moines native who spends time unschooling her kids, working as a volunteer admin for a homeschool co-op collective that she helped found, and loves spending time with her friends at local restaurants and coffee shops, advocating for mental health resources and staying up to date on current trends and culture. 

Melissa Eberts is a writer and digital marketer hailing from rural South Dakota but currently based in Foley, Alabama, right off of the Gulf of Mexico. She is a passionate champion and advocate for small businesses, and works to transform brands into influential and impactful online powerhouses. Endowed with a B.S. in English from the University of South Dakota, Melissa combines her creative storytelling skills with her keen understanding of digital platforms to craft compelling narratives that resonate with audiences.

With a background in digital marketing, and a rich experience of five years working for a chamber of commerce, Melissa has honed her expertise in strategic online branding and audience engagement. Her mission is to captivate the attention of the digital world and inspire action through captivating campaigns. 

When Melissa is off the clock, she’s likely on a long run (jamming out to her favorite 80s rock anthems), getting some sun on the beach, cozied up with a good book, or working on writing her own. She’s a big supporter of the local cinema, having served on a theater board in her previous life, so if it’s a Tuesday, she’s likely catching the latest box office hit on discount day. 

Bridget Dubin is a creative digital marketer based in Chicago, Illinois. They graduated from Indiana University in 2017 with a B.A. in International Studies - Global Health & Environment but came to Chicago to pursue a more artistic path, finding their home at some of Chicago’s best-known comedy theaters. Bridget began their copywriting and creative marketing career in December 2021, and couldn’t be happier to have done so! Outside of work, they are a 6-year veteran of Chicago’s comedy scene (still actively performing with their group, Tragic School Bus), a proud cat parent, and a passionate sports fan and traveler on a mission to visit all 30 MLB stadiums.

Addison Brown (she/her) is a creative writer residing in Chicago, Illinois. After receiving her degree in Arts Management from the College of Charleston, she moved to the Windy City to pursue comedy. Since then, she’s written and performed in theaters all across the city.

Her journey in digital marketing began in 2016 as a marketing intern at several of Charleston’s leading theaters and art galleries. It continued in 2021 when she produced two seasons of her own podcast, “Flirting With Failure.” 

When she’s not working, you will find her at home obsessing over her two cats, Otis and Peach, or in a coffee shop maniacally filling out a crossword puzzle.