As a digital marketing professional, part-time professor, and entrepreneur with over 10 years of experience in the industry, I’m passionate about all things digital marketing.  I’m driven to help small businesses and creatives grow their online presence. In the past I’ve worked with large corporations in the B2B space and smaller businesses in technology and healthcare assisting them with social media strategy, content creation, influencer marketing and more.

After quitting a corporate job, I booked a trip to Iceland and—after getting lost in a forest—came out with a business plan! The Social Media Artist was born (the full story needs a video call!). My aim is to be honest, transparent and real when it comes to digital marketing. This means that I share both my successes and failures. I’m not perfect but I know what works and what doesn’t when it comes to building an online following.

#smartist Specialty: Social media strategy, social ads, photography and videography, course development, teaching and consulting.

Art I practice: All things dance and musical theatre – I’m a Broadway nerd.

Marketer, scenic artist, illustrator and performer who creates sets, props and costumes for theatre companies across Toronto! Check out Meredith’s work here.

#smartist Specialty: graphic design, logo design, social media management and content creation.⠀

Art I practice: All things visual arts and Disney.

Visual designer with experience in the entertainment and restaurant industries, with a background in theatre and film.

#smartist Specialty: graphic design, motion graphics, video creation and editing, social media management, and content creation.⠀

Art I practice: Actor, Singer and Dancer.

Katya’s personal mission is to learn new ways to connect and grow with those who are passionate about people and the planet. Katya enjoys cultivating an online community with a deep understanding of the target audience, relevant social trends, and technical knowledge of social media platforms.

#smartist Specialty: Connecting with influencers, ambassador program management, Instagram stories, research on social trends. 

Art I practice: Music

Jonathan is a published author of several fiction and non-fiction books. When he’s not writing he’s usually reading a new story, watching a new story, or walking around observing the world around him, while putting together a new story in his mind. Check out Jonathan’s work here.

#smartist Specialty: Anything copywriting related, from social media posts to landing page copy and blog posts!

Art I practice: Fiction and non-fiction storytelling