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Read The Journal

Check out our selection of blogs written for creative entrepreneurs. Browse our variety of posts ranging from topics like brand identity to digital marketing and everything in between.

Binge The Podcast

Season 2 of The Entrepreneur Sip, for creative women entrepreneurs, is out now wherever you listen to your podcasts. Your host, Kaitlin, has guest interview episodes with fellow creative women to spill the best stories and business tips.

Above the Fold Newsletter

Join Above’s weekly Tuesday newsletter, Above the Fold, where we dive deep into debunking marketing myths, predicting trends, and sharing a wealth of design tips so that you can put your best entrepreneur foot forward.

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KAITLIN HOPPENSTEDT ORTEGA
FOUNDER AND CEO

I’M KAITLIN
Your Host

Full-Time CEO

5 Years ago just shortly after marrying my high school sweetheart and moving to another state I decided to start my very own business. That business has blossomed into what is now Above Design Studio, the second love of my life.

Dog Mom X2

I’m a big believer in rescuing pets from local shelters, and have adopted my two furry children Buddy Holly and Billie Holiday. As someone who is a big fan of old-time 50s and 60s music, my babies are named after those singers from decades ago.

Self-Proclaimed Foodie

It’s true that I’m a self-proclaimed foodie as someone who loves all cuisines and gourmet taste. If there’s an exciting new restaurant that just opened you can bet that I’ll be at the opening night and ordering a million things off the menu just to see which dish is my favorite.

Creative by Nature

There are several creative hobbies I love working on occasionally like painting with acrylics, writing poetry before bed, and decorating my house with my latest interior design finds. These are just some of the things that keep me creatively inspired.

Avid Movie Goer

A quote by Judy Blume I’ve never resonated with more is, “I love to watch movies.” Whether it’s a period film like Pride and Prejudice, an 80s rom com like Some Kind of Wonderful, or a modern day horror film adaptation like The Silence of the Lambs, I love to watch them all and everything in between. And especially with a nice bowl of buttered popcorn by my side.

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