Building a Brand with Purpose with AllieMarie Designs + RTS

Building a Brand with Purpose with AllieMarie Designs + RTS

We're on a mission to empower independent business owners with the resources they need to be successful doing what they love.

By The Rising Tide Society | Twin Cities

Date and time

Location

Block Portrait Studios

676 Smith Avenue South Saint Paul, MN 55107

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

“Branding” can often feel like a vague term or buzzword—sometimes reduced to just having a logo and maybe a color palette. But in truth, your brand is the foundation of how you communicate, connect, and market your business.

In this interactive talk, branding and graphic designer Allison Burns will guide you through the foundational strategy work that helps your brand grow with clarity and purpose.

We’ll start by breaking down what branding actually is (beyond just visuals!) and explore defining your “why,” understanding your audience, and uncovering what makes your business unique and memorable. Whether you have a DIY logo, an established visual identity, or are somewhere in between, you’ll walk away with a clearer lens for how to talk about and present your business in a way that feels aligned, strategic, and ready to grow.

Every month we host a community of small business owners who want to come together to learn, grow, and support one another. Whether you've been coming for years or this is your first time, we're so happy to have you join this welcoming and supportive group!

Allison Burns is a branding and graphic designer based in the Twin Cities. Since founding her design studio in 2012, she has crafted timeless, intentional brand identities for mission-driven businesses—brands that reflect purpose, resonate with audiences, and lay the foundation for meaningful growth. Her signature approach is holistic and collaborative, blending strategy and storytelling to create visual identities that go beyond aesthetics. Allison helps her clients express who they are through thoughtful design, show up with confidence, and build brands that are deeply aligned and built to endure. In addition to running her studio, she’s a wife, mama of two, dance teacher, and mentor to designers navigating the early years of their freelance journey.

FreeAug 12 · 10:00 AM CDT