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Bowda Creative Co.

A boutique creative communications agency specializing in strategic social media management, content We harbour a deep affection for words and language.

We are the type of people that actually play scrabble for fun, sincerely believe that social media is the greatest thing since sliced bread and get a (huge) kick out of grammar jokes. We love to talk. We really, really do. Don't hesitate to contact us to discuss in detail what we can do for your company and brand.

07/26/2025

Oh hey hi hello 👋

We’ve been so busy balancing client work and trying to soak up summer that we’ve kind of forgot to show up here…oops.

That being said, we HAD to pop on to share some recent-ish design work for Westboro Village.

Swipe to check out various signage and ads we had the pleasure of designing for one of our favourite local ‘hoods to work and play in 👉

05/26/2025

Mother’s Day may be over, but as a female founded brand, we believe in supporting founders who are also mothers year-round.

That’s why we launched a new initiative back in February: the Mother Founder Movement ()

An advocacy platform imagined, authored, and built right here at Bowda.

Our founder has been an entrepreneur for 12 years and a mother for nearly 4.

When those two roles intersected, the gaps became clear: the assumptions, the limitations, the lack of visibility for mothers building businesses and raising babies.

So we started where we often do…with a story.

📚 Mom’s Business Baby: a children’s board book, written to explain entrepreneurship to toddlers.

From there, it became something more:

🧾 A directory of Canadian mother-founded businesses

🧢 A merch line that makes a statement

🤝 A platform for visibility, community, and advocacy

We led the full brand build:
— Name development
— Visual identity
— Messaging + tone
— Website design + development

We also developed the movement’s tagline:
“They said pick one. We chose both.” because that’s the reality for so many mothers and the heart of this brand.

Our in-house designer (a mother and founder herself) illustrated the book and led the brand design.

The rest of our team supported every step; strategy, content, site dev, and behind-the-scenes logistics.

The deep blue (a.k.a stereotypically masculine) palette challenges traditional ideas of what motherhood in business should look like.

Even the acronym MFM holds layered meaning (also standing for Maternal-Fetal Medicine) the high-risk unit where Darcy and many others spent their pregnancies.

This brand was born from that same mix of risk, resilience, and responsibility.

Because although not everyone is a mother founder, everyone CAN be a mother funder.

Follow to support the journey 🤍

05/14/2025

Some stories come full circle and this is one of them 🌿💫

Back in 2018, opened their very first shop in Manotick and brought us on to help shape their online presence. We worked with them through to the end of 2020 (aka when the pandemic reshaped all of our lives).

Fast forward to 2025: Terra has moved into a stunning new location in , expanded their offerings to include a café, and called us up again to bring this next chapter to life.

With a new name, a bigger vision, and a whole lot of heart, we refreshed their brand identity and designed custom store signage to match.

Our graphic designer and resident maker Meaghan handcrafted and installed each sign now displayed in their gorgeous new space.

What makes it even more special? Terra is owned and run by a powerhouse team of immigrant sisters, women in business building something beautiful, together.

Watching both of our businesses bloom over the years has been incredibly special - there’s something so meaningful about being invited back into a client’s journey, witnessing and contributing to their growth, and helping shape what’s next. It’s moments like this that remind us why we LOVE what we do.

If you’re in Ottawa, stop by Terra’s new spot for a coffee, a bouquet, and a peek at their new look (and don’t forget to snap a selfie with the signage 😉).

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day from our hearts to yours 💕

With the current state of the world it’s a welcome reprieve to take a day to celebrate love and truth be told, our love for our clients, colleagues, and community, needs no filter at all.

If we could give each of you an individual valentine we would, and here’s what it would probably say.

xoxo, Bowda

02/04/2025

Your voice matters MORE when the world feels like a dumpster fire, not less.

That little voice saying "Is now really the time to post?"? We hear it too.

Analysis paralysis is hitting everyone harder than usual these days, but here's the thing:
While you're second-guessing whether to share your work, your voice, your offerings...your future clients are actively looking for solutions. They're searching for exactly what you provide.

The world doesn't need another hot take on current events.

It needs:
Your expertise
Your unique perspective
Your solutions
Your authentic voice

Perfect isn't the goal right now. Present is.

Start small. Share one thing. Send that email. Post that update. Your community needs you more than ever.

Swipe through for a gentle reminder about why you should keep showing up, even when (especially when) everything feels overwhelming.

01/28/2025

Not every project makes it to the ‘gram, and that’s exactly how it should be.

Our feed is just a small window into the work we do, because our true mission goes beyond creating picture-perfect posts.

We’re here to be partners in your brand journey.

Sometimes that means pushing creative boundaries, and sometimes it means helping you bring YOUR vision to life, even when it differs from our initial recommendations.

Because at the end of the day, design isn’t about winning awards or getting likes.

It’s about creating something that truly works for YOU and your audience.

If you’re looking for a true creative partner in crime - we will always be open, honest, and bring any concerns to the table, while still remaining solution oriented to achieve the best version of your vision we can - let’s chat!

01/24/2025

Not sure about you, but we are already over the year January 2025 has been 😅

So, let’s look ahead to February!

Here’s our regular reminder to plan your content - especially during these long winter months so you can hibernate as needed!

Planning your content in advance buys you back time to focus on what matters. Awareness days and social media holidays are ideal for scheduling ahead because they’re predictable. The key is to focus on the dates that align with your brand’s message and audience. You don’t need to post for every event—just the ones that matter most to you.

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01/17/2025

Company culture means a lot to us 👭

Like, a lot.

So when it comes to team events we always put on our thinking caps as to what the team *actually* needs, and sometimes that looks a little different from the norm.

Like celebrating Christmas in January.

Like having said team celebration turn into a therapy session where we spill our guts and overshare.

Like supporting each other when said oversharing (and tears) happens.

Because even though we’re professionals, we’re people first.

A huge thank you to our team for showing up exactly as they were today for our Christmas in January ❤️

01/13/2025

Our core values that guide the way we work 👩🏻‍💻

Can’t you also tell we’re big fans of alliteration? Something about the consistency (surprise surprise, another C word) just gets us!

Aside from that, these are all words that resonated deeply with us on multiple levels both professionally and personally.

Ready to partner with a team that’s rooted in purpose?

Let’s create something amazing together 🤍

01/06/2025

From our notes to your hearts 🫶

01/03/2025

A long winded New Year’s PSA 🙃

12/31/2024

As we wrap up 2024, we’re feeling so grateful for a year filled with collaboration, creativity, and growth 🤍

This year challenged us, inspired us, and reminded us why we do what we do - helping brands tell their stories, better connect with their audiences, and accurately reflect their values.

From welcoming new team members to building lasting relationships with clients old and new, 2024 has been nothing short of transformative. Every website launched, every rebrand completed, every post created - it all reflects the heart and dedication of our team and the trust of our clients, which truly is priceless.

The numbers tell us it was our best year to date, but behind the data, it also was a year of continuous learning, challenges amass, and critical changes.

Growth is good, albeit sometimes painful (hey growing pains are a real thing!). 2025 will see us refining our processes and systems to better serve our team and clients, as well as *actually* working on our own marketing and website (just call us the cobbler with no shoes).

We’ll also be celebrating our 12th year in business as well as some pretty epic client milestones (a 25th anniversary to boot).

With that we’ll leave you with the quote we shared in our newsletter earlier today:

The strongest brands are built on trust, not trends.

If you’re already feeling overwhelmed by all the new year propaganda and pressure, we want to gently remind you that trust trumps trends every single time.

You can never go wrong by focusing on building trust with your audience, and we are eternally grateful for the trust you have put in ours this year.

Cheers to 2025 🥂

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We are a full service creative communications agency that helps businesses, organizations, and non profits communicate effectively across all channels.

We harbour a deep affection for words and language. We are the type of people that actually play scrabble for fun, sincerely believe that social media is the greatest thing since sliced bread and get a (huge) kick out of grammar jokes. We love to talk. We really, really do. Don't hesitate to contact us to discuss in detail what we can do for your company and brand.