Fractional CMO · Brand Strategist · Author
Hi, I'm Kara-Kae.
I'm a fractional CMO and brand strategist who's spent two decades building marketing that works for founders, authors, and mission-driven brands. I also write books, and I co-run Neon Spoon Creative, a design & marketing agency for nonprofits and churches.
I help brands stop guessing and start growing.
As a fractional CMO, I step in as your marketing leader. I build strategy, run the team, and drive pipeline without the full-time overhead.
- Brand strategy & positioning: clarifying who you are and why it matters
- Marketing team leadership: fractional CMO support without the full-time salary
- Paid social & Google Ads: including Google Ads Grants for nonprofits
- Lead generation systems: built to turn budget into booked calls, not just impressions
Neon Spoon Creative
I co-run Neon Spoon Creative with my partner, Brook, where we build marketing systems and ministry infrastructure for nonprofits and churches that are done winging it.
Services we offer
- Mission Growth Foundation: embedded fractional CMO leadership
- Church Foundation Intensive: operational infrastructure for churches
- Brand Foundation: visual identity & messaging systems
- Done-For-You Marketing & Comms: ongoing hands-on support
Marketing systems built to last.
From embedded fractional leadership to full church infrastructure builds, we don't just hand you advice. We build the systems your team can actually run on.
My Published Works
Books to Help You Thrive
Beyond the Work
Still Creating.
Still Showing Up.
I spent years pouring into women and moms until 2021, when COVID changed everything. What followed was thyroid cancer, losing 80% of my hearing, and a body that never fully bounced back.
I've been navigating chronic illness for over 5 years. And somehow, I'm still here, still creating, still showing up.
Got a brand that needs a marketing brain?
Whether it's fractional CMO work, a brand strategy session, or a Neon Spoon build, let's talk about what you need.
Book a Free Call → Free. No strings. Just strategy.