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Maven & Muse Media Every business, like every individual, has a unique story. I have your social media presence covered from Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Pinterest.

Fractional CMO| Digital & Social Marketing Strategist | Content Creator | Business Copywriter | Public Speaker |

You don't suck at marketing — it just needs a human zhoosh, not another algorithm chase. Hey I'm Jade. When I was a little girl, I dreamed of being a National Geographic photojournalist. I had a 110 camera and my Grandmother's old typewriter. I would style my stuffed animals in different tea parties and outdoor scenarios to take their photos. When the photos came back on the next shopping trip, I would lay them out next to the typewriter and write stories. I've been training for Instagram and other social media's organic content creation since they even existed. I built my business Maven & Muse Media grassroots style learning as I went when Instagram was for iPhones only, Pinterest required an invitation, and Netflix only mailed out DVDs. Thanks for stopping by this little corner of the internet. If your business does not have in-house digital marketing resources, let's chat
http://mavenandmusemedia.com

Made by a human is the new luxury and it's only going to get more valuable.
15/09/2026

Made by a human is the new luxury and it's only going to get more valuable.

Here's the twist nobody expects from a social media strategist: I built my very first business on the quiet stuff, not t...
13/09/2026

Here's the twist nobody expects from a social media strategist: I built my very first business on the quiet stuff, not the loud stuff and I don't post every day. 😎

Long before Maven & Muse Media, I ran a little online vintage shop. I didn't post daily. I didn't chase trends (well there weren't any in 2012). I just told the story behind each treasure to the people who already cared.

That's what grew it. Not a content calendar. Not an algorithm. Just showing up, honestly, to the right people.

Things are obviously different now, algorithm-wise, than 2012. But something that's still the same...

Social media is a tool.
It's not your entire marketing plan.
When it starts to feel like a second job you never clock out of, that's your sign something's off — not a sign to post more.

I put 7 ways to get booked without a camera, a trend, or an algorithm's blessing into one playbook.

Doesn't that feel refreshing to hear?

Because businesses existed and marketed just fine before social media.

The Anti-Algorithm Playbook — $27, instant download →
https://www.mavenandmusemedia.com/marketing-guides/the-anti-algorithm-playbook

When you book me for a VIP in-person CMO weekend you also get the:PhotographerContent StrategizerHype WomanTough Busines...
12/09/2026

When you book me for a VIP in-person CMO weekend you also get the:

Photographer
Content Strategizer
Hype Woman
Tough Business Coach
Analytics Whisperer
Ta**us Moon who loves nice ambiance

Just spent a Saturday finalizing the Q4 drop strategies, holiday content, filming content, batching content talking analytics + business + analog marketing.

Obsessed with quarterly VIP days- they're like a play date not work.

we are 4days from the BER months.psl's came out of hibernation this week.(i am definitely a summer doesn't end until the...
28/08/2026

we are 4days from the BER months.

psl's came out of hibernation this week.

(i am definitely a summer doesn't end until the equinox gal so please don't come at me- hold onto your psl's and pumpkins until then.)

but...

somewhere between the last beach day and the first leaf turning, a quiet decision gets made: brands that will win the holidays start now, and some brands are still telling themselves there's plenty of time.

but there isn't.
here's why September is the month that actually matters.

search engines, ai and social platforms both reward consistency and lead time, not last-minute bursts. if you're hoping a holiday landing page or a "Black Friday deals" post will rank in November, you needed to get yourself indexed, crawled, and gaining authority months earlier.

like mmmm 30 days ago- but let's focus on getting our s**t together now.

starting and locking in in September means your content has time to build momentum before the traffic surge hits.
(aka more content competition and bigger ad budgets than yours)

and this isn't knowledge geared exclusively for my retail besties this is for any of you wanting to win and close out Q4 on top and go into 2027 with some momentum.

if these were your intentions and you were my client here's what i'd suggest doing this weekend:

the final weekend of August- make yourself a frozen bevie or even a psl and start:

Auditing last year's performance — what worked, what didn't, what you'd change.

Mapping the rest of your 2026 calendar — key dates, promotions, and content themes from now and go hard map through January.

Building your creative and content bank — so October/November is about copy and paste level ex*****on, not invention.

Segmenting your audience — so your messaging can be personal instead of generic.

Testing offers and messaging early — with smaller campaigns, so you know what works before the prices surge and you scale spend. like get the first one ready for labor day- i know you can.

if all of this sounds fantastical but you're not sure where to actually start, that's exactly what the Kickass Holiday Marketing Guide is for. you don't have to build from scratch- i wouldn't do that to you. 🙃

no pressure, but the version of you sipping something peppermint and watching Q4 numbers come in strong? she's built in September, not November.

grab the guide, block off this weekend, and let's get you set up to actually enjoy the holidays this year instead of surviving them.

cheers to getting our s**t together (early, for once). ☕

https://www.mavenandmusemedia.com/marketing-guides/kickass-holiday-marketing-bundle-2022

that time I did write an ode to the analog marketing strategy that is the refillable cup i bought at the movie theater f...
03/08/2026

that time I did write an ode to the analog marketing strategy that is the refillable cup i bought at the movie theater for the summer.

i actually can not remember a time that I ever went to this many movies in one summer- it had to be when the majority of my core group of my friends in high school all ended up going to film school.

so as a full grown adult with bills and opinions about loyalty programs and digital leashes, i bought a refillable cup at the movie theater.

because what's hilarious: that cup does everything a modern loyalty program is trying to do. it gets me back in the door week after week.

it makes me feel like I’m getting something the regular ticket-buyer isn't.

it turned a single transaction into a running relationship between me and that specific theater, until labor day.

and it does it without ever asking who i am.

nobody needed my name to refill that cup. nobody needed my email, my birthday, or a phone number to text me about "exclusive summer savings."

the cup itself is the credential.

but you can go read all about it over HERE
https://www.mavenandmusemedia.com/blog/2026/8/3/the-summer-i-bought-a-refillable-cup

file this one under things i never thought i'd do in my life- be one of the first people at the opening day of a landfil...
03/08/2026

file this one under things i never thought i'd do in my life- be one of the first people at the opening day of a landfill and stand just beyond the liner wall taking photos for a clients content and documenting what will be part of their family owned company history.

i even lost my lens cap there i guess for the future archaeologists because by the time this one is full i will be onto my next incarnation somewhere other than earth.

felt like i littered but really i didn't.
sadly one day that's all gonna be full of fast fashion and other trash heaped to where i'm standing.
what a way to start the week.

i just never know where this camera of mine and my creative brain will take me.

there's holiday music in those headphones and the current high temp for the day is going to be 100 degrees while i edit ...
25/07/2026

there's holiday music in those headphones and the current high temp for the day is going to be 100 degrees while i edit the 2026 kickass holiday marketing ebook- uploading on July 27th.

but here's a stat worth planning around: holiday customer acquisition doesn't begin in the Ber months — it begins in August.

and that matters more this year than it used to. because consumer trust in marketing is at a low point — people are more skeptical of polished, salesy content than ever, and it takes real time and repeated, genuine touch points to earn someone's confidence.
((hello soft skillz))

basically the days of you building that kind of trust in a two-week promotional blitz is long long gone.

the ads and content that earn you a new follower or first-time customer in August have months to build that trust before that person is ready to buy.

by the time Black Friday arrives, you want a warm, retargetable audience who already believes in you — not a cold one you're just meeting.
(think of holiday marketing like dating)

if your holiday budget and content calendar only activate once the calender changes to Ber and the season "officially" starts, you're not just late — you're asking for trust on a timeline that doesn't allow for it, while competitors who started in August have already earned it.

a simple fix: build light, always-on brand-awareness and list-growth activity into your August and September plans. It won't feel urgent yet — but it's what makes your November and December promotions actually convert, because you're selling to people who already trust you.

are you building that trust yet, or waiting until the leaves change?

updated ebook uploading on July 27th there's 3 new chapters alone on trust and community nurturing. 🤶

When we talk about health, we usually talk about:Exercise.Nutrition.Sleep.Medical appointments.And all of these are impo...
23/07/2026

When we talk about health, we usually talk about:

Exercise.
Nutrition.
Sleep.
Medical appointments.

And all of these are important. (Please don't skip your next doctor appointment.)

But we(the biomedical injustry) don’t talk enough about meaning.

The hobbies that make us lose track of time.
The stories that make us think differently.
The communities where we feel like we belong.

Occupational therapy is built on a pretty simple idea: what we do every day shapes our health.

And yes — that includes reading!

AllReads 2026 is about books.
And, it’s also about connection, belonging, and creating space for the things that make life feel bigger.

Come read with us. Get your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987871648613?aff=oddtdtcreator

I am thrilled to co-sponsor the All Reads Challenge this summer alongside our amazing partners The Crowded Bookshelf and...
23/07/2026

I am thrilled to co-sponsor the All Reads Challenge this summer alongside our amazing partners The Crowded Bookshelf and Empowered Path Occupational Therapy!

Wait, why is a digital marketing firm pushing you to put down your phone and pick up a book?

Because the best ideas, the sharpest writing, and the most creative campaigns don't come from scrolling — they come from slowing down, unplugging, and letting your brain wander somewhere new.

Reading fuels the same creativity and focus we bring to our clients' brands every day. Plus, community, comprehension and connection matter more to us than clicks — and nothing builds community like neighbors cheering each other on to finish a good book.

Huge thanks to our incredible sponsors making the celebration possible:
Arte Pizzeria — our pizza sponsor
Herbal Mocktails— our beverage sponsor

Good news, Colorado — there's still time to join in! The All Reads Challenge runs through August 13th, so grab a book (or three) and get reading. Adults deserve a little reading magic too. ✨

3 books. 1 pool party.

Who's in? Tag a friend who needs a reason to finally finish that book on their nightstand!

Save your pool lounger:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987871648613?aff=oddtdtcreator

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