Hi there, I’m Colby.
Writer. Strategist. Creator. Explorer. Life-long learner. Entrepreneur. Planner.
You may or may not be familiar with enneagrams: I’m a Type 6. Known as “The Loyalist,” Type 6 is characterized as “hardworking, reliable, driven by a need for stability, trustworthy, skeptical, the ‘glue’ friend, and great at trouble shooting.” This assessment is stunningly accurate and thus the most memorable personality test I’ve taken.
These traits are great motivators. The pivot from my twenties to my thirties was one of immense growth. I came into my own personally as well as professionally, with a newfound appreciation for my capabilities and an abundance mindset. Colby Elise Creative channels and cultivates all of the above.
Communicator & Creator
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9-to-5
STRATEGY
A detailed roadmap with a clearly defined purpose, objective(s), target audiences, timeframes, and deliverables makes the world go ‘round. I can both develop a strategy from scratch and refine existing blueprints to drive engagement and meet goals more efficiently. -
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9 to 5
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
While a comprehensive strategy is the foundation of a project, execution is its own art - the devil is in the details, after all. I work closely with key staff and vendors (production teams, translators, graphic designers and more) to keep all moving pieces in order and on track. -
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9 to 9
CONTENT DEVELOPMENT
Content should be creative and strategic in equal measure, across mediums. From social media calendars to video scripts and discussion guides, I’m ready to deliver. I also enjoy collaboration, i.e. writing copy for a graphic designer who takes those words and works their magic. -
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5 to 9
iPHONE BTS CONTENT: EVENTS
While event planning and coordination are central to my 9 to 5, I’m now supporting more celebrations. This includes brainstorming themes, sourcing decor and locations, and BTS iPhone content creation for private, business, and wedding events. -
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5 to 9
DIY CREATOR
Crafts serve as a source of connection; from making or arranging items in a group setting to gifting a personalized item. I’m inspired by seasonal themes as well as hobby-specific crafts, and enjoy documenting how-to Reels or carousels so others can follow along.
What sets me apart isn’t just my process—it’s the intention behind it. I take the time to understand, explore, and create with purpose at every turn. I enjoy a challenge and chase down every opportunity to hear from other creators and industry professionals. An innate desire, and consistent efforts, to grow kills complacency and keeps me inspired.
My Approach
My word of the year
Workday must-have
What I’m reading
What I’m listening to
Meet the Team
Nosy Novie
Nova is the personality hire, prompting all official and unscheduled recesses as well as snacks. While her attendance is spotty at best, the enthusiasm is top tier.
Secretary Scotty
Scotty takes his seat every weekday morning at 8:00 on the dot, remaining there until all work is complete. His quiet, reliable presence keeps us productive.
Chasing new shores since ‘94
My parents put me on a plane for the first time at six months old, and I’ve been planning a trip ever since. I've studied abroad, eloped overseas, and explored 20 countries to date.
Always seeking connection, opportunities, and experiences
tempus neminem manet
“If adventures will not befall a young lady in her own village, she must seek them abroad.”
