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MEET THE BRAND SUPERPOWER FINDERS AT

BOLD STORY MARKETING

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Carrie Horn
Founder + Principal

Carrie Horn is a public relations, strategic marketing, and events expert with over fifteen years of industry experience. She has led efforts in-house for brands, at agencies, and in a corporate setting. Throughout her career she has developed and executed myriad business, communications and marketing campaigns for clients in the media, tourism, hospitality, real estate, restaurant, consumer product, and sports categories. As an events specialist, Carrie has created and managed many impactful gatherings with over 2,000 attendees, and represented brands at events with over 300,000 people. She has created integrated and highly engaging, cohesive campaigns for top tier advertisers across multiple platforms including print, digital, events, and social media.

Carrie began Bold Story Marketing in 2020 after twelve years of working in the media industry in Denver. She built the Bold Story brand client by client with a high level of dedication. Over the company's three year tenure, Carrie has worked with small businesses and non profits to compose strategic marketing plans with high impact, orchestrate charity events that raise hundreds of thousands of dollars and deliver tactics that drive results. Carrie has leveraged nearly two decades of professional experience to land regular public relations placements in top-tier Denver media outlets, increase new customer acquisition and create brand loyalty among target audiences. She is passionate about working with businesses to garner awareness by telling authentic stories and connecting products and services to businesses and consumers alike.

Carrie was Senior Marketing Director at 5280 Publishing, Denver's premier lifestyle media company for a decade. In her tenure, Carrie secured an average of 100 public relations placements a year, including regular appearances by 5280 editors on leading TV and radio channels throughout the Denver metro area. Carrie built strong strategic alliances with partners spanning categories of business, including non-profits, sports teams, gyms and cultural institutions that led to optimal branding and high-level exposure. She started and grew a marketing channel called 5280 Scene that encompassed an Instagram element with a large following, a robust events calendar, an email database, and an events line that heightened brand engagement and provided additional revenue. Carrie has worked closely with clients like Aetna, Infiniti of Denver, Citywide Banks, Visit Denver, Mile High United Way, Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District, and Denver Food & Wine to name a few.

Carrie was honored with the 'Director-Level-Doer' award from Folio magazine. She received her bachelor's degree from Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College. She has a master's degree from The University of Denver in Organizational Communications and Digital Marketing. She is an avid skier and hiker and can be found in the mountains of Colorado most weekends with her family.

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Emily Schryer
Marketing + Events Manager

Emily Schryer is a marketing and event professional with five plus years of experience across event management, digital campaign building, content creation and project management. She has led and developed dynamic marketing campaigns for both small businesses and Fortune 500 companies. Emily greatly enjoys relationship building, bringing events to life, email and digital marketing and graphic design.

Emily is excellent at managing day to day marketing tactics including highly organized promotional campaigns, strategy, design, social media, and partner collaboration. Present and previous colleagues admire Emily for her work ethic, creative nature, and positive attitude.

Originally from Michigan, Emily graduated with honors from Grand Valley State University, earning her bachelor's degree in marketing. After graduating, she moved to Colorado and began her career with Savory Spice, where she spent several years executing marketing initiatives for 29 retail store locations across the country. She then grew her career at Fidelity National Title, developing marketing strategies for sales representatives in western states. Most recently, Emily was the Marketing Manager at award winning winery, Blanchard Family Wines. Emily has implemented efficient strategies and marketing materials to produce exceptional event and client experiences.

Emily resides in Westminster with her husband and 2 cats. She enjoys skiing, camping, cooking, and exploring downtown Denver with friends.

ISABELLE HOLE
SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST

Isabelle is a social media specialist, storyteller, and community-centered creative who brings a thoughtful, strategy-forward approach to digital marketing. At Bold Story Marketing, she plays a key role in connecting the dots between the real world and the social world, blending strategic messaging with content the algorithm loves, elevating engagement, and helping brands show up with clarity, beauty, and purpose. She integrates seamlessly with internal teams, infusing joy, trend awareness, and creative vision into every client project.

With a background spanning corporate marketing, agency PR, organic social media, copywriting, and event production, Isabelle brings a broad toolkit and a uniquely intuitive sense for what resonates in today’s digital-first world. She understands how challenging it can be for businesses to stay relevant amidst constant trend evolution and shifting audience expectations. Through creative marketing, consistent storytelling, and thoughtful digital strategy, she helps brands grow, refine their identity, and build community both online and offline.

Isabelle is passionate about the idea that social media is not just a digital platform, but a catalyst for real-world connection. She approaches her work with the belief that strong storytelling has the power to bring people together and move businesses forward in meaningful, authentic ways.

When she’s not creating content or shaping brand narratives, you’ll find Isabelle spending time with her dogs, Rosemary and Odin; wandering her local farmers’ market; camping and hiking along the Western Slope; practicing, and soon teaching, Pilates; traveling solo; or attending events in her Denver community to connect with fellow creatives, wellness lovers, food enthusiasts, and adventure seekers. And yes, occasionally scrolling for inspiration.

ALEX FULLER
BRAND, WEBSITE + GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Alex Fuller is a graphic and web designer based on the northwest side of Chicago. She is an artist at heart, and is always experimenting with new media to create and express herself with. Alex graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art from Samford University in 2013 and gained a broad range of experience across many industries, both in-house and as a freelancer, before joining the Bold Story Marketing team in 2022. She loves the challenge of creative problem solving and creating a visual identity that is authentic and effective.

With a refined design eye and a knack for transforming ideas into intuitive digital experiences, Alex Fuller plays a pivotal role in elevating Bold Story’s creative output. She edits and designs websites with both strategy and artistry, bringing brands to life online with clarity, cohesion, and thoughtful detail. Alex has shaped digital experiences for clients such as Belmar Dentistry, Twin Rivers IV + Wellness Lounge, and City Cast, and she recently led the refresh of the Bold Story website, infusing it with the clean, elevated aesthetic our brand is known for.

What makes Alex truly exceptional is her ability to figure out anything. If she doesn’t know how to do it, she learns it, and fast. She takes constructive feedback with grace, listens deeply to client needs, and translates vision into design that feels both beautiful and functional. Her work blends creativity with problem-solving, ensuring every site not only looks great but also works seamlessly for the people who use it.

When she’s not designing or refining a user experience, Alex can be found exploring new creative tools, diving into branding inspiration, or working on personal design projects that keep her imagination sharp. She brings curiosity, adaptability, and a generous spirit to every client and every collaboration and Bold Story is better because she’s part of our team.

Alex spends her free time hanging out with her husband, Brad, and their dogs, Rocket and Nova. She is an avid gardener, live music fan, hobby photographer, and vintage shopper. Most days, you’ll find her working remotely at one of her many favorite coffee shops or zipping around the city on her scooter.

Our Core Values

  • Boldness

  • Commitment to clients

  • Integrity

  • Continuous learning

  • Trust

  • Accountability

  • High-level listening

  • Innovation

  • Quality

  • Passion

  • Community

  • Glamour

  • Loyalty

  • Colorado proud

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