Fair question.

So here’s Carrie in a nutshell.

I’ve lived in Western North Carolina most of my life, and I love the mountains, the seasons, and the slower pace of life here. I’m happiest outside with a cup of coffee & taking a walk, reading a good book, or working on my porch when the weather is irresistible. I’ve always loved animals (sometimes to an excessive degree if you ask my family). Over the years our home has included dogs, birds, chickens, goats, and a few other creatures that usually made the neighbors curious.

Most importantly though, I’m a wife, a mom, a stepmom, and a very proud nana. ❤️ which is why building a business that works around family matters so much to me.

When my son was born, I stepped away from traditional work so I could stay home with him and homeschool for several years - a season I’ll always be grateful for.

Eventually though, the pull to build something of my own came back.

When I discovered the world of online business, I leaned into Facebook and Instagram ads as a specialty, training with respected mentors, earning my Elite Ad Certification, and eventually working with Adrienne Richardson and then the team at The Ad Girls agency. I saw firsthand how ads, messaging, and funnels all have to work together to grow a business.

When someone trusts you with their advertising budget, you learn quickly that every dollar needs to work.

But life has a way of telling you when it's time for something to change.

It became clear my nervous system needed a different pace.

So I stepped away.

Not from the work — but from the pace of it.

Because I still love this work.

I love helping business owners show the world their products and services, and solving the marketing puzzles that help those businesses grow. But I also know how overwhelming marketing a business can feel.

That’s why I built Mama & Me Marketing— to offer clear strategy, honest communication, and thoughtful ad management without the extra agency layers.