BRANDING & WEBSITE DESIGNER
SARAH WELLS
swell design & non-designers co.
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Sarah started Swell Design, a branding & website design studio, in 2016 after moving to Charlotte, NC after graduating from Indiana University (BA in Design, BA in Telecom) and built Swell Design from the ground up over the next 5 years before moving back to Indiana, calling Columbus home since 2021. Over the years, her business has grown into a small design studio with 4 team members, serving over 150 clients per year. Sarah's design style is rooted in minimalism, modernity, and cleanliness, strongly emphasizing typography. She loves working with entrepreneurs and business owners who are looking for a partner in their design projects to create something truly special. She also is the creator of "The Non-Designer's Co." which provides courses and resources for non-designers to learn DIY design skills.
SYSTEMS & OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
ELLEN FORISTER
forister consulting & meli market
Ellen began her career in 2011 as a Virtual Assistant and has since transitioned into more OBM roles. She’s passionate about helping small business owners transform chaotic operations into streamlined systems that foster growth, empower teams, and reconnect owners with their original passions. As a strategic partner, Ellen brainstorms ideas and implements new systems without taking control away from her clients. In 2023, she launched Meli Market, a brick-and-mortar business inspired by her love for sustainability. Ellen understands the excitement and challenges of starting a business and is eager to help others turn their purpose into thriving ventures. Let’s turn chaos into clarity and help you lead with passion and purpose.
PHOTOGRAPHER & WEBSITE DESIGNER
AMBROSE SCHNEIDER
luminosity studio
Ambrose started Luminosity Studio in 2011, though she’s been behind the lens even longer. She’s passionate about capturing the true essence and unique stories of businesses, individuals, and families through her photography. Ambrose believes that brand photography should be as distinctive as the subjects, providing beautiful visuals for websites, marketing, and more. After earning a BFA in Design in 2018, Ambrose took on a full-time role as the Operations Manager for an international photography education company. In this role, she expanded her expertise to include website design and development, as well as evergreen course creation and online education. Ambrose combines her variety of skills to help others tell their stories through stunning imagery and effective online platforms.