Madi Bares

About Madi Bares

The best marketing makes you feel something before you can explain why.I\'ve spent my career chasing that feeling. and building the systems, stories, and experiences that create it.I launched Hygge Girls™ Podcast as a student at the University of Denver and grew it to listeners by treating it like a brand from day one: identity, community, content, growth. All of it.At Contentful, I ran enterprise campaigns across QSR and Retail, connecting storytelling across digital and in-person touchpoints for some of the world\'s most recognizable brands.My MBA from the University of Amsterdam took me further: live consultancy with Vodafone Ziggo, on-the-ground work at the Greentech Festival in Berlin, and brand research across Europe\'s consulting landscape. In 2025, I traveled to 12 countries studying how culture, place, and community shape the way people experience a brand.Now I\'ve founded Moments by Madi — a full-service event and brand experience agency built on one belief: the most impactful brands aren\'t explained, they\'re felt. We design corporate events, brand strategy, content, and digital presence for companies that want experiences people actually remember. I\'m a creative who can run the strategy and execute it. If you\'re building something that needs both sharp thinking and hands-on doing, let\'s connect! Charleston, SC

Experience

1. Founder Creative Strategist

   Moments By Madi

   Nov 2025 — Present · Charleston, SC, US

   Founded a full-service event and brand experience agency helping startups and growing companies build brand identity through meaningful, memorable experiences• Design and execute corporate events, team offsites, office activations, and internal culture programming from concept through production• Lead brand strategy engagements including positioning, visual identity, and go-to-market planning for founder-led companies• Build and manage content systems across LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok, developing social strategy that drives consistent brand presence• Produce and edit podcasts and long and short-form video content for clients across industries• Design and develop client websites with a focus on brand storytelling and conversion

Education

• University of Amsterdam - Amsterdam Business School

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• University of Denver - Daniels College of Business

  Bachelor's of Business Administration, Marketing

  2018 — 2022