Emily Benson Consulting

05/21/2026

Who are you choosing to listen to?

As business owners we get sooo many (mostly) well-intentioned opinions thrown at us…🗣

“That’s a bad idea.”

“Do ___ and you’ll fail.”

“Don’t do ___ and you’ll fail.”

“Why don’t you just ___?”

Be selective about who you’re taking advice and criticism from. Not everyone knows you or your business well enough (or has the wisdom) to speak to what you should and shouldn’t do.

I hope you can tune out what isn’t serving you and your business and tune into what is helping.

Happy Wednesday, friends.🤍

📸: statue in one of the beautiful rooms at

05/20/2026

These photos I took for last year are giving me all the summer feels 🍻☀️

Designing Bold Mariner’s website and photographing their space, products, and team was such a fun project. It’s hard to believe this is their last month open in East Beach. You guys will be missed!

04/10/2026

Some projects stay with you 🤍

I had the honor of designing the website for the Sean Hayhurst Memorial Foundation, an organization that turns loss into impact by supporting veterans, children’s hospitals, food banks, and families in need.

Within 2 days of launching, they received donations totaling over 20% of their annual revenue.

This is why I love what I do, creating websites that don’t just look beautiful, but work for you and your business.

Grateful to play a small part in such meaningful work.

💻: seanhayhurstmemorialfoundation.org

Website design:
Copywriting: Stelly Marketing

03/08/2026

“You can always tell who the strong women are. They are the ones you see building one another up instead of tearing each other down.”⠀
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I’m so grateful for the community of women I have around me. There’s nothing better than seeing women support each other, choose and go after their dreams. Here’s to the ones who cheer each other on every step of the way! 🤍

01/17/2026

Sharing the behind the scenes of a warm, feminine brand identity for Sweetness by Lil, featuring custom logos, packaging design, and a cozy modern aesthetic.🍰

A warm, feminine brand identity for Sweetness by Lil, featuring custom logos, packaging design, and a cozy, modern aesthetic.

01/15/2026

If you’ve ever searched “best coffee shops to work from in Virginia Beach,” this one’s for you ☕💻

I rounded up my go-to spots for remote work, good coffee, and a change of scenery (places I actually work from as a local business owner).

Save it for your next workday coffee run.🫶🏼

What’s your go-to?

https://emilybensonconsulting.com/blog-1/best-places-to-work-remotely-and-drink-coffee-in-virginia-beach

01/12/2026

Second branding refresh + website launch of 2026 ✨

Emily Besaw Counseling’s new site is live! Emily wanted something simple, professional, and built with SEO in mind, and this refresh delivers just that.

I designed the new website and developed the color palette and typography to support her existing logo, while from Stelly Marketing handled the thoughtful, client-centered copy.

If you’re in Washington State and looking for counseling services, be sure to check out Emily Besaw Counseling!

💻: emilybesawcounseling.com

01/01/2026

First website launch of 2026: plantbased.com 🫐🫚🥥

I created this Shopify site (copy by the team!) with a robust, fully integrated setup for superfoods subscriptions and membership. Many thoughtful pieces are working seamlessly behind the scenes to grow, scale, and support the brand long-term. Proud of how this one came together and excited to see it in action.

12/27/2025

It all starts with a mood board.

This one for set the tone beautifully. With a strong logo already in place, I focused on refining the color palette and typography and creating a custom pear icon and tagline.🍐 I’m obsessed!

Pop on over to their website at pearvb.com and find support for maternal mental health.✨

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💛 branding (not logo) & website design by
💛 website copywriting by Stelly Marketing
💛 primary website photos by
💛 model styling by

12/23/2025

Harry, Eastern, & Lucky understood the assignment 🐾📸👏🏼

Modeling for ’s new website - launching soon!

🍦 Swipe for their mug shots from an ice cream stop at the cutest shop and a walk at First Landing State Park.