Your Ideas Matter!
Hi, I’m Cindie—your Creative Brand Builder.
With 25+ years in media, marketing, and event-driven entrepreneurship, I help small business owners turn ideas into impact. Think of me as your strategy “wingwoman” — part brainstorm partner, part cheerleader, and 100% invested in your success.
Whether you’re reimagining your brand, seeking fresh visibility, or looking for someone who can translate your vision into action—I’m here for it. Let’s build something unforgettable.
Brand Strategy and Messaging
Consistency is the lifeblood of your brand and message. How on point in yours?
Marketing and Promotion
From concept to execution, tailor your marketing with the right tools.
Consulting and Project Management
Enhance your bottom line with creative consulting and get the project done.
Network Ambassador
Don’t have time to hit the Chamber or work a trade show? Send Cindie!
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Creative Consulting
Consulting inspires new ideas for reaching and retaining customers, identifies new markets, helps address business hurdles, and gives you a sounding board for long-term goals.
Total Marketing Programs
Let’s put together a comprehensive strategy so all of your marketing tools are consistent and build upon each other. Website, social media, print – it all holds hands.
Your Brand Ambassador
Not everyone is an extrovert. That’s all right because I am! Your business will be professionally represented at networking events and trade shows with knowledge and enthusiasm.
Helping small businesses spark big impact
I’ve sold a publishing brand, built a thriving wedding network, and led countless marketing campaigns that move the needle. But what I really bring to the table? Heart, hustle, and high-level strategy—with the connections to make things happen.
Part strategist, part cheerleader and all in for your business — that’s Cindie Connects.
Why Choose Cindie Connects
Passionate
Championing each client, always focusing on their best interests and the bottom line. This is more than gig work. It’s a relationship.
Professional
Each client presents unique needs and goals. Actively listening and digging deeper are the first steps. No cookie cutter approaches here!
Support
Put a lifetime of media, marketing, and business experience – and all those important professional connections – to work for you.
What to expect
You can expect honest conversations …
Every project begins with curiosity and clarity
Cindie takes time to understand your business: your goals, your challenges, and your voice. She brings decades of small business ownership, marketing expertise, a sharp creative eye, and a get-it-done mindset rooted in real-world experience.
Straight talk, smart ideas, steady support
Her approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and rooted in experience across industries and platforms. Cindie becomes a trusted thought partner and her collaborative, no-fluff approach means you always know where things stand.
7 ways Cindie Connects with your business …
#1. Business consulting: Serving as a sounding board for your ideas and challenges, then finding the right solutions.
#2. Project management: Bring your new ideas to life with a detail-oriented, highly organized business professional who will set up your team with the right goals, paths for success, and easy-to-use tools.
#3. Website evaluation: When was the last time you refreshed your website? SEO is everchanging, AI now has an impact, and content/image updates should be regularly maintained.
#4 Brand reputation: Your online reputation matters! From responding to reviews in a timely manner to maintaining a robust Google Business Profile and consistent information across all platforms.
#5 Digital press and Virginia Tourism marketing programs: In order to receive crucial digital press and backlinks, you need to build media relationships, so you are known as a credible source. And when you harness VTC matching marketing dollars, you will take your business promotion to a new level.
#6 Marketing campaigns: Develop a comprehensive campaign for shining a spotlight on your “EEAT” – Experience, Expertise, Authority, and Trustworthiness – with thoughtful, well-written blog posts and supporting social media.
#7 Event management: From concept, theme, and budget to marketing, logistics, and execution – and always serving as your Brand Ambassador.