Narrator Creative Consulting

09/04/2026

This project meant a lot to me. ♥️ What an honor it is to work with an organization like Homefront that has such an incredible impact in this community.

09/03/2026

If you haven't heard about Mahjong by now, then where have you been? The coolest thing about it, however, is that it's more than a fad. It's more than a game. It's a community for many, and it's only getting started here in Billings. Brooke Murphy and Randi Ellis found purpose in these tiles, and they've created a space to bring more to the table. Read all about their journey and how they ended up opening Montana Mahj, Montana's first tile house, in this month's issue of Simply Local Magazine.

Read it here or find your copy on stands now!

What if the story isn't really about Mahjong? It's about friendship. Community. Starting over after one season of life ends. Finding a place where you belong. Meet the two Billings women behind Montana Mahj and discover how a centuries-old game is helping bring people back together around the table....

09/02/2026

So, what exactly does Narrator Creative Consulting do?

Fair question. The short answer? I help organizations figure out what they need to say, who needs to hear it, and the best way to make them care.

Sometimes that's a marketing strategy. Sometimes it's PR, social media, a website, video, branding, an annual report, a campaign, media coverage, or community engagement. Sometimes it's looking at a pile of data and finding the story hiding inside it. And sometimes it's a client saying, “We know we need to do something about this…” and figuring out what that something should be.

I work with businesses, nonprofits, and organizations to find the story, build the strategy, and create the things that bring it to life.

Strategy. Storytelling. Communications. PR. Marketing.
Whatever the medium, we start with what you're trying to accomplish.

That’s Narrator.

08/31/2026

I’ve had the privilege of working with 406 Pride a lot over the past couple years, and hiring an official ED, even part-time, is such an exciting step! There’s a lot of potential for growth with this role with more sustained fundraising efforts, and it would be a great opportunity for the right person! You’d really get to build something important here. I can’t wait to see who’s meant for this job!

📢 406 Pride is looking for an Executive Director! This position will start at 15 hours a week, and will play a key role in managing our volunteer program, coordinating events, and more. Want to be part of a vibrant, growing organization with a great mission? Apply today! https://www.406pride.org/hiring

08/30/2026

I had a busy summer, so I may be posting this a bit late, but it NEEDS To be shared. I knew Gordon McConnell was a big deal, but after getting to talk with him to learn about his life and his art, I walked away realizing he's an absolute icon. The evolution of his art, his inspirations, and his style tell his story best, and it was an honor to capture it in this article. Please take a minute to read about him from the July issue of Simply Local Magazine at the link in my bio.

What happens when an artist spends decades painting the American West while also questioning the myths that shaped it? Simply Local sits down with renowned Montana artist Gordon McConnell to talk about western films, horses, memory, movement, and the emotional complexity beneath the cowboy image so....

08/29/2026

I started writing for Simply Local Magazine by chance, through a job, but over the past few years, it's really become something that gives me so much purpose. I wish I could tell the little girl who always wanted to be a writer for magazines that one day she would find her place. Although it's a small part of what I do professionally these days, it holds big meaning for me. All the people I've gotten to meet. All the stories I've been able to tell of those who trusted me to share their lives. It has been such an honor, and I learn so much from every human I meet and every article I write. When someone says, "No one has ever told my story like this before," I know I'm doing what I'm meant to do. 🖤

08/29/2026

I met Elana Hayden for the first time over coffee. Not for an interview, but just to become friends. And there's something so unique and extraordinary about her. She's insanely talented, sure, but she's also vivacious and alive in a way that brings light to every space she graces. Whether it's a coffee shop or a stage, she radiates love, joy, and passion. Getting to write her story for this article was a gift and an opportunity I'll always treasure. Please read all about her in the August issue of Simply Local Magazine or here!

After spending decades building a remarkable career in New York as a singer, songwriter, educator, and session vocalist, Elana left it all behind for a fresh start in Billings. She arrived with no gigs, no roadmap, and one simple goal: keep making music. Today, she's doing far more than that. Read t...

04/29/2026

After moderating a grant writing panel recently at UWYC hosted by the Billings Chamber of Commerce , I keep thinking about how many nonprofits are working so hard… and still feeling stuck when it comes to funding.

And honestly, I get why.

We’re told to go find grants, but not how to do it well. We’re told to “tell our story,” but not what funders actually care about. We’re told to use new tools like AI, but without clarity on where they help or where they hurt.

This conversation cut through a lot of that.

What stayed with me most is that the strongest organizations aren’t the ones chasing every opportunity. They’re the ones who are clear on who they are, what they do, and why it matters--and they build everything from there.

That’s what makes the difference.

If you’re in this work, I pulled together a recap of the biggest takeaways. I hope it’s helpful!

Thanks to the awesome panelists, Amanda Stonerock, Becky Rosenleaf, Kate Van Waes, and Adam Liberty too.

Recently, I had the opportunity to moderate a nonprofit grant writing panel hosted by the United Way of Yellowstone County and the Billings Chamber of Commerce—a collaboration led by Maia Dickerson and Cathy Grider to bring practical, honest conversations to our community.Joining me on the panel w...

04/28/2026

This one meant a lot to me. Writing this piece on Leah LaGrange was truly an honor, not just because of her story, but because of who she is in real life. Leah is a teacher and role model for my own daughter, and getting to shine a light on the beautiful human she is felt really special.

She is authentic, kind, generous, and the love she has for her students is evident in everything she does. You can see it in the way she teaches, the way she shows up, and the way she holds space for kids to grow into who they’re meant to be.

“Good human first, good dancer second.” That line stuck with me because that's exactly the type of leader we want for our young people.

I’m so grateful to know her, to learn from her, and to have her as an influence in so many young lives, including my own daughter’s! If you haven’t read this one yet, I hope you do. It’s a reminder of the power of art, the impact of great teachers, and the kind of legacy that really lasts.

You can read it online or you can still pick up your April edition of Simply Local Magazine Billings for a few more days!

Before she could walk, she was dancing. “Pretty much when I first started standing, before I even started walking, I was dancing and grooving,”

04/01/2026

Now that I’ve had a few days to catch my breath, I want to document what a phenomenal week I had last week! This was my second time getting to chair the Montana Women’s Leadership Conference with the Junior League of Billings. It was our tenth year (wow!) and the first ever Montana Women’s Leadership Awards. What a privilege it is to be able to work alongside so many amazing women to bring an experience like this to the Billings community. ♥️♥️♥️ Thank you everyone who made it possible and who was a part of it.