LINDA EIRENE WARD

Co-founder

Based in Plantation, FL, Linda Ward is a writer and ideator with a fire for brainstorming and creative collaboration. She graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Florida International University in 2012. Prior to her undergraduate studies, Linda completed a two-year course in Journalism at McFatter Technical Center. While she enjoys every opportunity to create, her true delight comes from solving complex problems through research and thoughtful creative processes. Growing up in a multi-cultural and adventurous family instilled a love of travel and new experiences in Linda. True to creative form, an unending number of interests have led her into a variety of industries, including real estate as a licensed real estate agent, and technology, as part owner of an app builder. She has worked in the creative industry since 2009 and enjoys every opportunity to tackle a new challenge.

BARBY ZÚÑIGA WARD

Co-founder

Barby Zúñiga Ward is a writer and creative thinker. She is an American-Costa Rican who has worked in communications for 20+ years as a writer and consultant. Her clients have ranged from professional service providers and non-profit organizations, to business owners and individuals. She especially loves working with individuals who are discovering their message and voice, and who are ready to share that with the world. Barby also coaches speakers and professionals to enhance their effectiveness and gain confidence for their presentations. She studied theater and dance, and dabbles in theology. She has lived in Chile, Costa Rica, California and Florida, as well as a couple of years on a ship, has traveled to over 30 countries, and is a native Spanish and English speaker. She loves Stories in every incarnation in which they appear in our world and believes a spicy life is a happy life.

STACIE CASTLEBERRY

Graphic Designer

Stacie Castleberry is a passionate multimedia graphic designer with experience in print, web and motion graphics. She began working in web design in 2009 and graduated from Full Sail University in 2013, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Arts and Design. Since then, she’s worked with NBC Golf creating on-air graphics as well as partnering with various non-profit organizations. Though very versatile in her design capabilities, Stacie has a special knack for motion graphics. Born in Miami, FL, Stacie currently resides in Nashville, TN with her husband. When she’s not designing, she’s staying active by kayaking and hiking or enjoying time with her pup Huckleberry.

JANIS WHIPPLE

Senior Editor

Janis Whipple is a freelance editor in Florida, where she has lived and worked since 2001. She works with both publishers and individuals, on articles and books, but particularly loves working directly with writers. She has 30+ years of communications experience as both a writer and editor, including ten years as an in-house editor with B&H Publishers in Nashville, Tennessee, where she worked on several award-winning projects. Janis holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism/Public Relations from the University of Georgia and a Master of Arts degree in Christian Education/Communication from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. She has lived all around the southeastern United States and currently resides in her 14th city, Tampa. She loves reading, beaches, storytelling, creative activities and people, travel, teaching and leading workshops, and coaching writers of all ages.