MadeUp Media

Here to support your growth 🌱🌿🌷

Hi friends!

Check out this interview I recently did:

https://voyagemichigan.com/interview/meet-kathleen-haney-of-madeup-media/

Tell me what you think🩷

Join Heather McCargo, founder of Wild Seed Project, as she inspires us to integrate hedges and edges into our garden designs, turning these natural transitions into hubs of productivity and biodiversity. She'll also give us a sneak peek at creating the latest Native Garden Design for Portland, ME, which beautifully incorporates forest elements into the garden.

Register for Wild Ones’ next free educational webinar, “The Beauty and Benefits of Hedgerows” on September 19th: https://wildones.org/webinar-the-beauty-and-benefits-of-hedgerows-with-heather-mccargo/

Do your own thing. Take Action. Focus on the good.

Websites are like a first meeting with a potential client!

Make a great impression with:

👁️ Consistent branding
🗺️ Easy navigation
📷 High quality content

Here at MadeupMedia, the goal is to create a website that is clear, consistent, and easy to manage!

Ready to take the next step? Comment WEBSITE and I'll send you a link to set up an appointment to discuss your needs.

Let's make your business bloom 🌸

🩷Behind every small business, is a brave person with a big idea. Friends, meet Gabriella Finkbeiner behind Spent Threads!

⭐Bonus Question: What do you want people to know about Spent Threads?
↪️"Our inventory is constantly changing and you can search our website by size of you want to narrow your searching down! Check us out!"

⚡️Like, comment, follow, or share to support our local business owners!

🌟You're ALREADY doing the good work. 🌟

You're bringing your heart, mind, and skills to your industry, solving problems, and helping your community.

You're leading your business to success.

There comes a point when you realize you can't do it all.

Nor should you have to!

When you choose MadeUp Media, we collaborate to amplify the good work you are doing in a consistent and authentic way that connects you with your ideal clients/customers.

Ready to learn more?

Comment READY and we'll send you a link to set up a meeting so we can discuss your business's specific needs.

Another quick & simple lesson in Marketing. ✨

Let's get specific: drop questions or terms in the comments and let's dig in 🌷

The story of how I've got to where I am.

Let it be said that I have an immense amount of privilege and support that helped me make it this far - friends, family, therapy, teachers.

AND I will give credit to myself for putting in the effort to make a change.

Do you relate? Where are you at?

Courage + Vulnerability = Treasure

Social Media Assistance - it's what we do! 💕

While some other marketing businesses might offer to take over your social media, at MadeUp Media we like to play a supportive role where we create content and post on your behalf.

This allows us to offer a more affordable service and allows you to reply to comments, messages, and post when something comes up or you want to.

Our clients find great relief knowing that there are posts scheduled with purpose, but they still have control over their account.

Together we create a brand identity and social media plan so there are no surprises.

We meet up every three months to discuss and plan ahead for the next quarter.

If you need help with your marketing? Contact MadeUp Media today!

Let’s tell your story and help your business bloom! 🌸📈

💛New in Stories💛

People Retention Through Connection: Meet Marybeth Penkala

In Her Own Words:

“I grew up in Hemlock. After graduating high school, I attended Delta College, later transferring to Northwood University through the 'three plus one' program. During that time, I gained regional experiences through internships with organizations like the Great Lakes Loons and Cumulus Media in Saginaw, but I found myself increasingly drawn to Midland. In my final year at Northwood, I landed a job at Dow Credit Union. By that point, I was building connections in Midland, and it made sense to establish roots here.
My husband Sam and I met at Delta College. He was transferring to SVSU for the OT program while I prepared to transfer to Northwood. We were friends for about a year before we started dating, and after four years, we got engaged and eventually married. We've been together for about 12 years and have two young boys. He's one of the happiest people I know, always whistling or in a good mood.

After we got married, we decided to settle down in Bullock Creek. Sam is from Auburn, and I'm from Hemlock, so as much as we wanted to be in Midland, we didn't necessarily want to be right in town. Since we both grew up in rural communities, we wanted space—Sam always said he wanted to be able to throw a football as hard as he could or hit a baseball as far as he could with the boys without disturbing the neighborhood. We bought our house in early 2017, and it was a new build at a price we couldn't turn down. We ended up with about three acres, and it's perfect for what we wanted—a big yard and a trail out back where we can take walks. During COVID, we spent a lot of time out there, and Sam even built a lookout fort that overlooks the property. We love it here and don't plan on leaving.

Before we bought our house, I spent a lot of time working in Midland throughout college, so I started to get to know the area better. Growing up, we always went to Saginaw for everything—shopping, groceries, you name it. I eventually learned Midland has excellent opportunities and is a great community. As I went through my internships and eventually started working here, I realized how easy it is to build connections in Midland. I am fortunate to hold the Director of Membership and Partner Engagement title with the Midland Business Alliance.

The Midland Business Alliance was formally known as Midland Area Chamber of Commerce and Midland Tomorrow, but they merged into one organization. We still offer traditional chamber events like networking opportunities, but we also focus on economic development, helping businesses grow, and attracting new jobs to the area. We even manage the Midland Farmers Market and work on initiatives like Housing Forward to address housing issues in the community.

I lead MYPros (Midland Young Professionals) as part of my work. MyPros is important for Midland, and I'm so happy we've grown in recent years. We've built a lot of consistency within the group since the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is all about giving young professionals a sense of belonging and creating spaces for them to meet with people outside of their workplaces to establish connections with our community. We've built a strong base with over 300 active members, and we're all about retaining talent in Midland through connection and engagement.

I hold board and committee positions with Midland Child Advocacy Center, The Legacy Center, Members First Credit Union, United Way, Lead, and the Midland Area Community Foundation. I'm passionate about making sure our community is inclusive and supportive, especially for those facing challenges and who need resources. I want Midland to be the type of place where my children can grow up and be looked at as humans, even in their most vulnerable times. I believe Midland can continue to be an incredible community by supporting one another and engaging in transparency.”

Learn even more about Marybeth next week, on The Max Loves Midland Show!

The forces of nature are cheering you on. 🌞

The universe is conspiring for your success. 💫

The world is watching you travel your unique path. 👀✨

Your Thursday morning moment of Zen.

🧺 Greg Needs Your Help with Laundry! 🧺

Hey everyone, it's me, Greg! As you can see from my ☹️ face, I'm in a bit of a pickle. One of our washers at the shelter broke, and now we have mountains of laundry piling up. I tried my best to help, but I need your assistance!

Can you lend a paw and take some laundry home to wash? 🐾 We'll provide all the soap and bleach you need – you just need to bring it back clean and fresh!

How You Can Help:
Pick Up and Drop Off: Come by the shelter, pick up some laundry, wash it at home, and bring it back.

Supplies Provided: We’ll supply you with the necessary soap and bleach.

Thanks for your help - Greg and all the shelter pets appreciate it! 🐾 ❤️

Clarify your brand's personality to create consistency across all platforms and marketing materials. ✨

🌟 Save the Date for This Month's Mini Retreat! 🌟

Ready to take a break and focus on YOU? Join us for our Intentional Living Mini-Retreat: Steps to a Happier You!

📅 Day/Time: Thursday, August 22nd, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
📍 Location: Midland Yoga Collective or Zoom
📨 Registration: The Intentional Living Mini-Retreat Steps to a Happier You
💰Investment: $15.00 (USD)

Don't miss this chance to recharge, find clarity, and connect with like-minded moms. Secure your spot today and step into a more intentional, joyful life! 💖