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MAACAH.



creative. director. dreamer. doer.


Strategist. Grantmaker.

Ford Foundation grantee.

Aspen Ideas Festival fellow.

TEDx & College keynote speaker.


I'm her✨
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we all have ideas.
i execute.



part-time dreamer. full-time doer.



Hi, my name is Maacah (pronounced MOCK-ah), and I am an industry-agnostic strategist and Jill of All Trades.


My specialty? Being able to see the forest and the trees! I leverage my 360 problem-solving ability to give you clarity, and get you where you need to go.


I'm your bridge from concept to execution--whether I'm originating an accessible grant-making program; or, rebranding a 20 y.o. mortgage company; or, consulting with a small business owner who is a solo practitioner; or, defining your identity; or, executive producing a dinner party series in Barcelona.


No idea or client is too big or too small--I just like an interesting challenge in a supportive environment.


I'm also a grant-maker whose original international arts grant (The Garden Grant) is supported by The Ford Foundation, and which inspired The Verdant Fund by Space One Eleven. The Garden Grant models good behavior for bigger funders by funding folks without requiring them to be 501c3s.


To clarify: I am not a grant-writer. I do not write grants. I write checks. And I encourage bigger funders to write bigger checks with fewer restrictions. So, reach out to me if you know the meanings of acronyms and concepts like "DAF," "impact-investing," and "trust-based philanthropy."


I also host salons where I facilitate critical cultural conversations over tea; and, I throw dinner parties that platform women chefs + blow-out parties that feature, celebrate, and pay diverse creatives. As an aside, I create social media content for big brands and small businesses; and, I've styled food in print and video for publications like Food & Wine and Essence Magazines. I love saying yes to random things like that national campaign for LA-based apparel brand, Mokuyobi Threads, I was in one time, so tap me in for fun photoshoot ideas.


Shout out to that one semester I spent on the paper in high school--a literal lifetime ago--because having to teach myself how to use InDesign came in handy years later, when I published the print fashion magazine that would become the foundation of the unexpected creative career I've built for myself.


After reading all of that, it might not surprise you to discover that you can also find me blogging about my life with ADHD on Instagram.


p.s. I'm flattered by the number of mentorship requests I receive. If your young person is under the age of 21, seeking me out for mentorship, inspiration, and/or guidance, please direct them to the Mentor Request form on my contact page.

For people over the age of 21 looking for the same, please complete the Consultation Inquiry.



I am a lot. I do a lot.



These are two of my favorite ways clients and prospective mentees have ever approached me:



1. "I don't know what i want, but i know talking to you will help me figure it out."
2. "i know exactly what i want, but i don't know how to get there."



Do either of these sound like you?


talk to me
Corporate Case Study: Ask Me How I Made a Mortgage Company Interesting

industry-agnostic. jill of all trades.





Lift Off Plans



big ideas start with small steps. whether you know where you want to go, or you need to figure out, I give you clarity. you leave with a map.


GabsAway

Advisory



pick my brain. you want to know how I do it. 1-on-1, or me-to-groups. whether you need a team, or you want to maximize your existing one.​


talk to me

Brand Strategy



consider me your fractional CMO.

define your brand, articulate your vision.

before you call a designer or marketer, you call me.


eg. JCMP

Creative Direction



you need me to bring it all together. photoshoots, events, product launches, etc. I build and lead teams through a holistic process.


belladonna

Experiential Production



the future of advertising: I use interesting events to introduce people to brands and concepts.

Ask me about it.


Bham2020

Social Media Strategy



leverage online attention for real world impact. you need to either get online, or upgrade your existing presence.


inquire

✨for fun!✨



8 y.o. Maacah would be thrilled by how often I get paid to play with food.
Food & Wine Magazine, Essence Magazine, MyRecipes, Bulleit Bourbon, etc.



food & wine magazine



video and print



food & wine magazine



video and print



essence magazine



video and print



essence magazine



video



essence magazine



video



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