I took a coaching class with Brianna and it was amazing! I developed a better marketing strategy, received feedback on my online presence, defined my target audience and so much more. Plus I had great interaction with the rest of the class. Would highly recommend. Dawn F. Founder Beauty by Dawn Project Elevating Strategy & Engagement Year 2023 Scope of Work 60-Day Pow Wow Industry Lifestyle, B2C

City of Bridgeport Driving Community Engagement for Equity in Procurement Client City of Bridgeport Year 2024 Scope of Work Content Creation, Public Relations Industry Municipal Here's the Stitch (aka Situation) The City of Bridgeport, in partnership with Griffin & Strong, P.C. (GS), conducted a Disparity Study to examine potential disparities in municipal procurement based on race and gender. GS sought BRVC’s support to drive local community engagement and public relations efforts to raise awareness of the study and maximize attendance at English- and Spanish-speaking Informational Meetings and Public Hearings. Our Approach BRVC implemented a strategic outreach and public relations plan to promote the Disparity Study and encourage community participation. Key initiatives included: Community Outreach & PR Planning: Created pre-event plans tailored to English- and Spanish-speaking audiences for both the Informational Meetings (September 10–11, 2024) and Public Hearings (November 20–21, 2024). Collaborated with GS and Bridgeport’s Small Minority Business Enterprise office to identify and engage target organizations, networks, and individuals through databases, research, and personal connections. Marketing Collateral Development: Designed transformative English-language flyers for both the Informational Meetings and Public Hearings to connect with the community. Drafted and launched press releases via Cision’s PRWeb, reaching up to 133 media platforms. Distributed press releases directly to local outlets, including CT Post, News 12, Channel 8, Hartford Courant, Patch - Bridgeport, and event platforms like AllEvents.in. Strategic Online Promotion: Secured calendar placements on local platforms like CT Post, Patch, and others to maximize visibility. Adapted outreach for Public Hearings to target construction-related professionals and service providers for broader participation. Our Impact & Client Milestones BRVC’s strategic outreach and public relations efforts successfully amplified community awareness and engagement for the City of Bridgeport’s Disparity Study, resulting in the following impactful outcomes: Increased Visibility: Press releases reached a potential audience of up to 3.8 million, with 260 placements across both events and numerous clicks driving interest. Secured online calendar placements on prominent platforms like CT Post, Patch - Bridgeport, and AllEvents.in, generating thousands of local impressions. Community Engagement: For the Informational Meetings, 83% of contacted organizations responded, with 33% sharing event details through newsletters and e-blasts. Notable participants included Colorful Bridgeport, Connecticut Construction Industries Association (CCIA) + CCIA Divisions/Associated General Contractors of CT, and ABC Connecticut (Associated Builders and Contractors of CT), demonstrating strong community collaboration. Public Hearings maintained participation, with key organizations like the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Bridgeport Regional Business Council, and others amplifying outreach efforts and engaging diverse community members. Event Attendance: Recognizable attendees included influential community members and representatives from targeted sectors, particularly construction-related industries, as outreach efforts shifted to better align with audience demographics.

I took a coaching class with Brianna and it was amazing! I developed a better marketing strategy, received feedback on my online presence, defined my target audience and so much more. Plus I had great interaction with the rest of the class. Would highly recommend. Dawn F. Founder Beauty by Dawn Project Elevating Strategy & Engagement Year 2023 Scope of Work 60-Day Pow Wow Industry Lifestyle, B2C

TAPPING INTO MY SECRET SAUCE helped build confidence and let me know to just be myself because that’s what my audience will love the most. I enjoyed Brianna's course and was able to learn how to better understand my audience. Her course helped build confidence and let me know to just be myself because that’s what my audience loved the most. Her course was supportive and encouraging, I appreciated the group setting because it allowed me to listen and pick up from others because we all did things differently. Micha'Angelina Founder

Town of Waterford Town of Waterford Takes Action Towards Supporting Small Businesses Impacted by the Pandemic, Launches Grant Program Client Town of Waterford Takes Action Towards Supporting Small Businesses Impacted by the Pandemic, Launches Grant Program Year 2022-2023 Scope of Work Project/Program Management | Administrative Assistance Industry Municipal Here's the Stitch (aka Situation) Using funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, the Town of Waterford wanted to develop and administer a Small Business and Assistance Program that would provide pandemic relief to small businesses. This was the first program directly supporting Waterford small businesses, and First Selectman Rob Brule along with the Economic Development Commission requested assistance. Our Approach We understood that facilitating a program that adequately supports the unique infrastructures, cultures and processes found within small business models requires many interconnected pieces. We took a well-rounded, innovative and customized approach to implementing operations management services that thoroughly assessed the specific needs of Waterford’s small businesses in order to: ensure the shared grant materials align with legal requirements grant information is clearly communicated and promoted to prospective applicants the application process is conducted as seamlessly and fairly as possible facilitate communication so that all relevant parties can be kept knowledgeable on awardees implement administrative support to upkeep maintenance and reporting Our Impact & Client Milestones Our Operations Management support enabled us to build the Town of Waterford's first Small Business program, from end-to-end and specifically: Ensure it followed federal/ARPA policy Facilitated community listening via a survey that gathered quantitative and qualitative data from over 50 small business owners, which was not only useful for the creation of the program but also for long-term use by the Town Curate and host a virtual round table discussion between Town leaders and small business impacted by the pandemic, to de-mystify any concerns about the application process Built a user-friendly submission process, which resulted in 9 complete applications Created a user-friendly application rubric for the EDC to award $78,500 in total funding to all 9 applicants As of January 2023, BRVC is working with the Town of Waterford to facilitate the second cohort for the program, with the remaining $105,000 ARPA funds.

Town of Waterford Town of Waterford Takes Action Towards Supporting Small Businesses Impacted by the Pandemic, Launches Grant Program Client Town of Waterford Takes Action Towards Supporting Small Businesses Impacted by the Pandemic, Launches Grant Program Year 2022-2023 Scope of Work Project/Program Management | Administrative Assistance Industry Municipal Here's the Stitch (aka Situation) Using funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, the Town of Waterford wanted to develop and administer a Small Business and Assistance Program that would provide pandemic relief to small businesses. This was the first program directly supporting Waterford small businesses, and First Selectman Rob Brule along with the Economic Development Commission requested assistance. Our Approach We understood that facilitating a program that adequately supports the unique infrastructures, cultures and processes found within small business models requires many interconnected pieces. We took a well-rounded, innovative and customized approach to implementing operations management services that thoroughly assessed the specific needs of Waterford’s small businesses in order to: ensure the shared grant materials align with legal requirements grant information is clearly communicated and promoted to prospective applicants the application process is conducted as seamlessly and fairly as possible facilitate communication so that all relevant parties can be kept knowledgeable on awardees implement administrative support to upkeep maintenance and reporting Our Impact & Client Milestones Our Operations Management support enabled us to build the Town of Waterford's first Small Business program, from end-to-end and specifically: Ensure it followed federal/ARPA policy Facilitated community listening via a survey that gathered quantitative and qualitative data from over 50 small business owners, which was not only useful for the creation of the program but also for long-term use by the Town Curate and host a virtual round table discussion between Town leaders and small business impacted by the pandemic, to de-mystify any concerns about the application process Built a user-friendly submission process, which resulted in 9 complete applications Created a user-friendly application rubric for the EDC to award $78,500 in total funding to all 9 applicants As of January 2023, BRVC is working with the Town of Waterford to facilitate the second cohort for the program, with the remaining $105,000 ARPA funds.

Service Name Close Service Name Close Service Name Close First Boulevard Financially Empowering HBCU Students Cheryl Grace Corporate SVP to Full-Time CEO Cheat Code Investing in Black Futures Call Me Ace Music with a Cause The Breed Ent Uniting CT’s Arts Scene 6th Dimension Into the Afroverse Power In Pink Driving Awareness Through Fashion My Sister’s Keyp’her Hub for Women of Color Alexi Paraschos Video Tribute to Virtual Weddings Swelly Small-Town Artist Goes Big City of Bridgeport Community Outreach for Equity Strategy & Consulting Branding Marketing Communications Operations First Boulevard Financially Empowering HBCU Students Cheryl Grace Corporate SVP to Full-Time CEO Cheat Code Investing in Black Futures Call Me Ace Music with a Cause The Breed Ent Uniting CT’s Arts Scene Power In Pink Driving Awareness Through Fashion My Sister’s Keyp’her Hub for Women of Color Alexi Paraschos Video Tribute to Virtual Weddings Swelly Small-Town Artist Goes Big City of Bridgeport Community Outreach for Equity Strategy & Consulting Branding Marketing Communications Operations

6th Dimension Amplifying the Afrofuturism Festival’s Arts & Culture Impact Client Into the Afroverse Year 2023 Scope of Work Influencer Marketing, Public Relations Industry Non-Profit Here's the Stitch (aka Situation) From August 26 to October 28, 2023, the 6th Dimension Festival 2023 — the first multidimensional festival curated by Cultured AF — explored Afrofuturism through various media and perspectives, with a focus on arts & culture. The festival included a primary art exhibit (which opened on August 26, 2023), satellite events, and a Summit (held on October 14, 2023). To promote the festival as a whole and each individual event, and ultimately to contribute to ticket sales and attendance, BRVC recommended a PR campaign from July to October 2023, followed by the distribution of a press release. Our Approach Phase 1: Audit BRVC conducted a competitor coverage analysis and assessed past media coverage, along with the online representation of the brand. Phase 2: Strategic Communications Plan The plan was designed to introduce the 6th Dimension Festival, promote individual events, and highlight the festival’s peak event — the summit — to drive sales and attendance. The core narratives focused on Afrofuturism, the festival’s program, and creating activism. The goal was to secure an average of 2 earned media placements per month, based on findings from the audit. Phase 3: Implementation & Analysis BRVC executed media outreach targeting local tourism and news, national arts and culture outlets, BIPOC interests, and education and activism. Additionally, influencers and key industry leaders were engaged to help promote the festival. Our Impact & Client Milestones BRVC aimed for a minimum of 2 earned media placements (articles) per month, and the PR efforts greatly exceeded this goal: August 2023: With 58 pitches sent, BRVC achieved 44 press mentions, including 34 articles and 10 mentions on online event calendars. This resulted in 1,600% more articles than the goal (34 articles vs. 2) and 77.27% of all press mentions being articles. September 2023: In this month, 13 pitches were sent, resulting in 86 press mentions, 8 of which were articles. This marked a 300% increase over the goal of 2 articles (8 articles vs. 2). Of all press mentions, 9.30% were articles. October 2023: Continuing the momentum, 13 pitches led to 11 press mentions, 9 of which were articles. This represented a 350% increase over the goal of 2 articles (9 articles vs. 2). 81.82% of all press mentions were articles.

Tina Turtle x Steve Madden Boosting Tina Turtle’s Brand and Revenue Client Tina Turtle Year 2024 Scope of Work Branding, Influencer Marketing, Influencer Management Industry Lifestyle Here's the Stitch (aka Situation) With nearly 1 million followers, viral moments, and cultivated influence, Tina Turtle has reached a pivotal point in her brand journey, that involves solidifying her as a fashion and lifestyle content creator. Our Approach Over the past 8.5 months, we focused on solidifying the packaging and presentation of Tina’s brand to elevate her as a go-to collaborator for brands looking to connect with Gen-Z and millennial women who live confidently, appreciate nostalgia, and aim to make the most of life. Branding & Strategy: Updated social media bios and created a streamlined brand kit and one-sheet to establish a consistent and clear brand identity. Marketing & Communications: Defined partnership goals, conducted market research, and analyzed past efforts to identify strategic opportunities. Set up a Brand Correspondence Tracker to manage inbound inquiries. Operations Management: Managed inbound inquiries with response templates and directed to Tina’s management. Pitched outbound to relevant brands, securing partnerships and increasing revenue. Our Impact & Client Milestones Revenue Growth: From October 4 to December 20, Tina's revenue nearly doubled compared to the previous 1.5-month period, and almost tripled compared to the first 4 months of the partnership. This demonstrates a significant increase in both the average deal size and overall revenue performance. Social Media Milestones: Tina reached 100k+ followers on Instagram, significantly expanding her reach and influence. Brand Partnerships: She attended her first festival, the Broccoli City Music Festival, with travel compensation. Tina became the face of a summer campaign with Paper Planes, which resulted in ongoing engagement with the brand. After participating in gifting campaigns, Tina secured her first paid Steve Madden deal and a paid partnership with Adore Me, showcasing her ability to leverage event content into paid collaborations. Gained partnerships with Fashion Nova, Readyhubb, Kenner, Nike, PUMA and more. With nearly 1 million followers, viral moments, and cultivated influence, Tina Turtle has reached a pivotal point in her brand journey, that involves solidifying her as a fashion and lifestyle content creator.

I took a coaching class with Brianna and it was amazing! I developed a better marketing strategy, received feedback on my online presence, defined my target audience and so much more. Plus I had great interaction with the rest of the class. Would highly recommend. Dawn F. Founder Beauty by Dawn Project Elevating Strategy & Engagement Year 2023 Scope of Work 60-Day Pow Wow Industry Lifestyle, B2C

6th Dimension Amplifying the Afrofuturism Festival’s Arts & Culture Impact Client Into the Afroverse Year 2023 Scope of Work Influencer Marketing, Public Relations Industry Non-Profit Here's the Stitch (aka Situation) From August 26 to October 28, 2023, the 6th Dimension Festival 2023 — the first multidimensional festival curated by Cultured AF — explored Afrofuturism through various media and perspectives, with a focus on arts & culture. The festival included a primary art exhibit (which opened on August 26, 2023), satellite events, and a Summit (held on October 14, 2023). To promote the festival as a whole and each individual event, and ultimately to contribute to ticket sales and attendance, BRVC recommended a PR campaign from July to October 2023, followed by the distribution of a press release. Our Approach Phase 1: Audit BRVC conducted a competitor coverage analysis and assessed past media coverage, along with the online representation of the brand. Phase 2: Strategic Communications Plan The plan was designed to introduce the 6th Dimension Festival, promote individual events, and highlight the festival’s peak event — the summit — to drive sales and attendance. The core narratives focused on Afrofuturism, the festival’s program, and creating activism. The goal was to secure an average of 2 earned media placements per month, based on findings from the audit. Phase 3: Implementation & Analysis BRVC executed media outreach targeting local tourism and news, national arts and culture outlets, BIPOC interests, and education and activism. Additionally, influencers and key industry leaders were engaged to help promote the festival. Our Impact & Client Milestones BRVC aimed for a minimum of 2 earned media placements (articles) per month, and the PR efforts greatly exceeded this goal: August 2023: With 58 pitches sent, BRVC achieved 44 press mentions, including 34 articles and 10 mentions on online event calendars. This resulted in 1,600% more articles than the goal (34 articles vs. 2) and 77.27% of all press mentions being articles. September 2023: In this month, 13 pitches were sent, resulting in 86 press mentions, 8 of which were articles. This marked a 300% increase over the goal of 2 articles (8 articles vs. 2). Of all press mentions, 9.30% were articles. October 2023: Continuing the momentum, 13 pitches led to 11 press mentions, 9 of which were articles. This represented a 350% increase over the goal of 2 articles (9 articles vs. 2). 81.82% of all press mentions were articles.

Traffix'd Project Insightful Guidance, Renewed Confidence Year 2023 Scope of Work Brand Growth Audit Industry Start-Up, B2C The (consultation) service was better than I expected. Not because I went into it believing it would not be valuable but because I was a bit nervous and feeling overwhelmed. In addition to Brianna sharing insightful information, she also shared her story which made me feel confident about the direction I am headed in. Natalie B. Founder