Your Story is magic.

Let me help you strike the right chord with clear, convincing words that elevate your Brand’s purpose + profit, and you’ll set the world on fire.

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The storytelling studio for mission-driven b2b brands

Brand Strategy

A clear plan of action for you to boost your bottom line.

Website Copy

Inspire hell yes with words optimized for immediate connection.

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Case Studies

Gain loyal fans and get them uber-obsessed with your brand. 

Email Sequences

Move subscribers from passive readers to active buyers.

Your brand has an incredible story to tell.

We’re here to help you uncover it.

Stories inspire an emotional connection with customers who share your vision for making the world a better place. Ampersand brings your unique brand story to life through polished, psychology-driven marketing strategy.

Why Ampersand as your brand storytelling partner? The ampersand symbol is a natural connector of words, thoughts, ideas and people, bringing clarity and energy to your products, services, vision and passion. You’ll get a perfect pairing, a unified team, and a relentless collaboration focused on growing your reach.

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“Shawnna has the knack of not only coming up with creative copy that engages but she's also an expert in understanding the data that drives sales. Shawnna was quick to understand the brief and took initiative to really own, improve and expand our communications strategy. We're grateful for the expertise Shawnna has provided and have found her services to be a great investment.”

Sam Hoyle, Co-Founder @ RackHouse Whiskey Club

“Working with Shawnna was a great investment for my business. She writes with clarity and edits with aplomb. Not to mention she's attentive to every detail and truly cares about her clients. If you want a bonafide copy expert to nail the messaging and personality of your brand, Shawnna is a consummate pro!”

Steve Miller, CEO @ Welland Laike Communications

“Shawnna was invaluable for executing blog strategy and taking our content to the next level at Cratejoy. She was incredibly quick to utilize SEO best practices, streamline and make processes more efficient, ultimately playing a key role in organic traffic and revenue growth. Shawnna is sharp and organized, and she’s enjoyable to work with!”

Meredith Raico, Former SEO manager @ Cratejoy

Unlock the power of true stories, well told.

Become the storytelling brand you’ve always dreamed of.

Your stories are out there. Let Ampersand’s team of experts turn them into clear, compelling copy that moves your business forward. Here’s a before-and-after portrait of what’s possible for your business when you make Ampersand your agency partner. If you’re ready to …

Connect With Your Target Market

Before Ampersand: You’re wondering if people even know about your business and whether you can attract the right buyers. You understand storytelling is important but are at a loss for how to start.

After Ampersand:  Because your website, emails, and blog posts all reflect your brand story, each day brings a deeper connection with your audience.  Your words are working for you, and a sense of excitement settles in about the impact you’re making.

Heck Yes

Drive More Traffic

Before Ampersand: You’re overwhelmed with marketing tasks and throwing everything against the wall to see what sticks. You can’t keep up- and worse yet, you’re not resonating with…well, anybody. 

After Ampersand: You get a wordsmith as your BFF who will audit your current landscape and deliver a polished, psychology-driven marketing strategy guaranteed to bring eyeballs to your offers like never before. Oh, and did I mention it’ll be loads of fun?!

Let's Do This

Increase Conversion Rates

Before Ampersand: Conversions are nonexistent because everything you’re putting out there feels scattered, inconsistent and blah. Your story is buried beneath the surface, and customers are walking away because they can’t (yet) see the magic in what you offer.

After Ampersand: Everything in your marketing mix clearly communicates your organization’s values.  As a storytelling brand, you convert new customers effortlessly with case studies, before-and-after transformations, and testimonials. Your loyal community connects to what you stand for and keeps coming back for more.

Here for it

Empathy [noun]: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

At Ampersand, we believe there’s nothing more powerful than genuine human connection. Tap into the way your customers think + feel through brand storytelling, and watch your audience grow.

How our process works

Hi, I’m Shawnna Stiver!

Copywriting agency owner + podcaster on a mission to help brands tell stories that connect and elevate their message. I focus on B2B companies because I want to make caring cool again. Stories are the portal to connecting, and we help brands bring those stories to life.

If you’re looking for a heart-led storytelling studio that will make you feel good and your customers come running, we’re probably a good fit. 

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French Kissing Life Podcast

French Kissing Life is an inspirational podcast that guides you toward finding your spark and unleashing it into the world.

Through heartfelt, playful and funny conversations, host Shawnna Stiver helps you discover what makes your heart race, your soul dance and your spirit soar. You’ll also hear from guest experts who share insights on how to navigate the journey of self-discovery and invite the world to come alive alongside you.

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