Helping good people build great brands.

Rooted in strategy. Guided by curiosity. Built with heart.

You care about what you do and the people you do it for. I care about helping that come through. Together, we’ll get to the heart of your business and build a brand that feels like you, tells your story, and connects with your people.

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Hi, I’m Mallisa!

Your brand’s new best friend.

Kindred Creative officially launched in early 2024, but the path that led here was quite circuitous.

I was never entirely sure what I wanted to do. Even after high school and college, I didn’t have a clear answer. What I did know was that I was always drawn to creative work. No matter the role, industry, or season of life, I found myself designing, photographing, building websites, or finding better ways to tell a story.

If you had told twelve-year-old me, busy coding MySpace pages and building websites for fun, that I'd one day make a living doing this work, I would have never believed you. But you know what- it tracks!

That's what makes having built Kindred Creative feel so special to me. I didn't spend years chasing a predetermined career path. Instead, this work revealed itself one step at a time. Every experience, skill, and interest eventually led me here.

Today, I combine my background in hospitality marketing, photography, design, and brand strategy to help businesses uncover what makes them unique and REAL and communicate it with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

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Because your business deserves more than a pretty logo.

My clients aren't just selling products or services. They're building communities, creating experiences, solving problems, and pouring themselves into work they genuinely care about.

They don't need a brand built around trends. They need a brand that reflects who they are, builds trust with the right people, and helps them show up consistently and confidently.

That's the work I love most.

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Learn The Lore

Outside Of Work

I'm a mountain-loving Mississippi girl with a habit of collecting cool rocks, buying new notebooks before I've filled the old ones, listening to sad-girl music (Alexa, play Death Cab for Cutie’s 2003 album, Transatlanticism) and stopping to pet every dog willing to say hello.

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Let’s Dive Deeper

I'm an Enneagram 4, an INFP, an avid reader in both physical and audiobook form, and a firm believer that every new town deserves to be explored through its local coffee shops. You'll usually find me hiking, biking, strength training, crocheting, sipping cold brew, or searching for the perfect juicy burger after a day outdoors.

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Call Me Curious

I've always been curious about people and what makes them tick, which probably explains both my love of personality tests and my passion for branding. Understanding what makes something unique, whether it's a person, a place, or a business, never gets old.

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The Circuitous Route of a Creative

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Not a single plan in sight.

After high school, I spent several years working, supporting myself, and taking classes while trying to figure out what came next. I didn't have a perfectly mapped-out plan, but I was learning a lot about people, communication, and the kind of work I enjoyed most.

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A camera and a side hustle.

While managing coffee shops, waiting tables, and bartending, I picked up a camera and started photographing friends, families, and local musicians. What began as a creative outlet slowly became a business, helping me build connections, confidence, and a reputation for telling stories through imagery.

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Turns out, I really liked marketing.

My next chapter was in healthcare and nutrition, but before long I found myself taking photos, managing marketing, building websites, creating content, and shaping the visual direction of the business. Eventually, I stepped into a creative leadership role and discovered just how much I loved bringing ideas to life.

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My hospitality years.

A move into hospitality marketing expanded my perspective even further. I spent years photographing hotels and vacation rentals while working as an in-house marketing manager. This is where I developed a deeper understanding of branding, marketing strategy, guest experience, and the countless details that shape how people connect with a business.

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The leap of faith.

In January 2024, I launched Kindred Creative. Looking back, every role, skill, and experience led me here. Today, I combine photography, design, strategy, and storytelling to help big-hearted businesses build brands that feel authentic, purposeful, and unmistakably their own.

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When someone really cares about what they light up

I recognize it, because it's how I feel about my own work. I founded Kindred Creative because I wanted to collaborate with people who are as passionate about their work as I am about mine.

Have a feeling we’re kindred spirits?