We don't do boring.
wild velvet Studio is a creative practice built on the belief that good work should make someone stop scrolling. Founded on equal parts obsession and restraint, we partner with brands that have a point of view—and the nerve to say it out loud. Strategy first, aesthetics always, no committee-approved beige.
about wild velvet studio
Good creative work does more than look right. It gives ideas direction, makes brands easier to understand, and creates something people can actually connect with.
the theory behind the studio
We approach every project with equal parts curiosity, clarity, and creative instinct. Strategy gives the work its purpose. Strong direction gives it a point of view. The result is A thoughtful, distinctive SOCIAL PRESENCE that feels true to the brand behind it.
meet the team.
meet the team.
jisaela tenney
chief operating officer
Jisaela is the COO of Wild Velvet Studio, keeping the studio running smoothly while working closely with our clients every step of the way. She brings structure to big ideas, keeps projects moving, and makes sure nothing gets lost in the details.
bella barrera
social media manager
Bella is Wild Velvet Studio’s resident Gen Z and creative eye, always tapped into what’s happening online and what’s coming next. She brings fresh ideas to the table and turns them into thoughtful, scroll-stopping content that feels right at home on social.
mary petersen
Founder & Chief creative officer
MARY FOUNDED WILD VELVET STUDIO WITH A SIMPLE BELIEF: SOCIAL SHOULD FEEL fun again. WITH NEARLY A DECADE OF EXPERIENCE IN SOCIAL MEDIA AND DIGITAL MARKETING, SHE PAIRS BIG-PICTURE STRATEGY WITH CREATIVE INSTINCT TO HELP BRANDS SHOW UP WITH MORE CLARITY, PERSONALITY, AND PURPOSE.
HER APPROACH IS ROOTED IN CURIOSITY, CONNECTION, AND A DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT MAKES PEOPLE PAY ATTENTION—AND WHAT MAKES THEM STAY. MARY LEADS THE STUDIO’S STRATEGIC AND CREATIVE VISION, WORKING CLOSELY WITH CLIENTS TO TURN BIG IDEAS INTO THOUGHTFUL MARKETING THAT BUILDS COMMUNITY, STRENGTHENS BRANDS, AND ACTUALLY MOVES THE NEEDLE.
WE’RE NOT HERE TO CHECK A BOX AND FILL YOUR CONTENT CALENDAR. WE GET CLOSE TO YOUR BRAND, ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS, AND MAKE SURE EVERYTHING WE CREATE HAS A REASON BEHIND IT.
YOU’LL ALWAYS KNOW WHAT WE’RE WORKING ON, WHY IT MATTERS, AND WHAT WE’RE LEARNING ALONG THE WAY. THINK OF US AS AN EXTENSION OF YOUR TEAM—PROACTIVE, INVESTED, AND ALWAYS THINKING A FEW STEPS AHEAD.
big-picture strategy, close collaboration, and a team that’s actually in it with you.
working with wild velvet
strategy first, always
we START WITH A WHY.
NO POSTING JUST TO POST.
no filler content.
high touch, high quality
CLOSE COMMUNICATION,
REAL COLLABORATION,
A TEAM THAT KNOWS
YOUR BRAND.
always evolving
WE WATCH. WE LEARN.
WE REFINE. BECAUSE GOOD SOCIAL SHOULD NEVER RUN ON AUTOPILOT.
THE STUDIO NOTES.
a clearer way forward…
Let’s put our theory to the test.
Whether your next move is fully formed or still taking shape, we’ll help uncover the strongest direction and turn it into something clear, distinctive, and ready to move forward.