A former creative director and content strategist, DD has provided concepts and copy for digital and traditional mediums and platforms, overseeing messaging initiatives for various corporate clients, ad agencies, and design firms. Previously, she was Associate Creative Director / Writer at San Diego-based National University, one of the largest private non-profit universities in the U.S., where she managed a team of six writers.  She has over 15 years of experience in marketing communications, working in industries ranging from education and healthcare to homebuilding, hospitality and technology. DD has won multiple awards for her work, including an Emmy, a Mobius, an Otto and numerous ADDY awards. In 2011, she was recognized as "Advertising Person of the Year" by the AAF-Metro Phoenix (Phoenix Ad Club).  She has an MBA with an emphasis in marketing and has taught copywriting and advertising courses at the Art Institute of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University, and Sessions College for Design.  DD is passionate about creating compelling content that educates, motivates, inspires, and entertains audiences while reflecting a client's brand voice and values.

Shawn has over 30 years of graphic design experience producing work for a variety of industries. She's also an expert social media creator, speaker, and trainer. She teaches social media strategy, Canva, and video production to professionals, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and creative leaders. Shawn has practiced her craft on both coasts, working as a creative director for a handful of ad agencies and the Old Sturbridge Village historical site in Western Massachusetts. There, she won three awards for her work from the New England Museum Association. She also served as a national judge for the American Advertising Awards for 11 years and received their Phoenix Chapter’s Art Director of the Year award. Always on the forefront of trends, Shawn says, “I’m in love with content creation and the ever-evolving array of technology we can use. I especially love how accessible technology has made design in recent years, making it easier than ever for small businesses to market themselves.” She firmly believes that design is for everyone — not just graphic designers. Shawn loves to garden, hike, and study Spanish when she's not teaching.

Linguistics, the study of language, and anthropology, the study of cultures, were the springboards that launched Taylor's studies at University of Massachusetts, Amherst into becoming a social media content creator at CreateShop. Taylor loves writing and is passionate about the ways culture impacts language use amongst various demographics, as well as the ways communication can be used to bridge differences between diverse populations. Taylor is a natural for picking up new technologies including the rich offerings of artificial intelligence (AI), and the ever-efficiency-expanding applications that make running a business more 21st century. As a committed lifelong learner, Taylor enjoys studying Japanese when not on the clock, as well as consuming media in the language. Action oriented, Taylor has been a part of grassroots community organizing programs and stands up for community participation.