MEET THE TEAM
The Ring-Leader
Meet Catie Wiggy, Clean Beauty Esthetician and Founder of Creative Beauty Collective, a women-driven boutique consulting team that supports clean CPG indie brands. With 20+ years of experience as a marketer, brand educator, clean product formulator, and Licensed Master Esthetician, Catie is one of the driving forces behind increased natural consumer awareness and promoting clean indie brands.
With a unique blend of marketing, product development, and skincare expertise, Catie is an established innovator in the industry. Catie has worked with various brands throughout her career and spent 13+ years as the Executive Vice President of Marketing and Product Innovation for a leading natural-industry CPG company. She has a proven track record of developing effective marketing strategies that drive growth and generate revenue.
When Catie gets some free time, she spends it with her charming husband Seth, two sweet kiddos, and rescue dog Boomer. Catie enjoys cooking and baking, indulging in good books, taking in epic Red Rocks concerts, traveling globally, and getting in as many outdoor activities as possible in beautiful Colorado.
Catie is a go-to skincare and green beauty expert and contributes to various magazines, TV segments, radio shows, podcasts, and consumer events. She is a STYLECRAZE medical review board team member and an on-air Clean Beauty news contributor across regional and national networks. Find her on Instagram @catiewiggy
The Creative
Introducing Lauren, our in-house creative and graphic design expert with over 15 years of experience in the CPG marketing industry. Lauren's expertise transforms any brand's ideas into visually stunning masterpieces, a testament to her passion for art and design.
Lauren's attention to detail and flair for understanding a brand's personality ensures that each design she creates is bespoke and tailored to your brand's needs.
When Lauren's not busy creating beautiful designs, she can be found painting, soaking up the sunshine, and spending time with their beloved pet, Gordon. Lauren believes that staying curious and keeping an open mind are the keys to great design, which is why she keeps an eye out for new inspiration and design trends. Lauren is a go-to marketing advisor for any graphic, creative, or packaging project.
With Lauren on your team, you can rest easy knowing that your brand's visual identity is in safe and expert hands. Let Lauren breathe life into your vision and take your brand to the next level with designs that are as unique as you are.
The Socialite
Meet Mackayla, our CPG marketing social media and digital expert. With 8+ years of experience in the industry, Mackayla has become a trusted advisor for clients looking to elevate their digital and social presence. She is a respected marketing advisor for all social and digital projects.
Mackayla has a deep understanding of the ever-evolving digital landscape, and specializes in creating customized strategies that drive engagement and increase indie brands awareness.
When Mackayla isn't busy helping clients achieve the ultimate social success, she enjoys skiing the slopes, hiking the hills, and spending time with her beloved pets and hubby.
Mackayla knows that the key to effective digital marketing is staying agile and embracing change, which is why she's always experimenting with new tactics and creating winning strategies.
With Mackayla on your team, you can rest assured that your digital marketing efforts are in expert hands. Let Mackayla help you navigate the digital and social media landscape and achieve your business goals through strategic and authentic solutions.
The Organizer
Meet Laura, our talented CPG marketing manager. With 5+ years of experience in marketing, Laura has developed a deep understanding of what it takes to create successful marketing campaigns, provide marketing advisor support, and delight indie brands, as well as mainstream clients.
Laura is a creative thinker and a natural leader, with top-notch project management skills. Laura is versed in all aspects of marketing, and known for identifying opportunities to elevate a brand's image and increase revenue.
Laura likes to spend her free time traveling, exploring, and spending time outside with friends. Laura understands effective marketing thrives on core communication, project execution, and staying on the lookout for new trends and insights.
Laura and our team is here to help you take your business to the next level through strategic and innovative marketing campaigns that deliver results.
The Trainer
Introducing Cheryl - our experienced skincare educator and brand trainer. Cheryl has over 15 years of industry experience and has earned a reputation for being a reliable advisor to clients seeking to enhance their knowledge, sales, and brand recognition.
With her extensive knowledge of skincare science and product formulation, Cheryl specializes in educating clients on how to take care of their skin and make the most of their skincare products. She is also an accomplished brand trainer, having developed highly effective training programs that guarantee consistent messaging, increased sales, and improved brand awareness.
In her free time, Cheryl loves to travel, read, and delve into the latest beauty trends through podcasts. With Cheryl on board, you can rest easy knowing that your brand identity and educational needs are in capable hands.
The Cat Man
Introducing Jeremy, our expert in Category Management (Cat Man) and retail analytics. He comes to us with an M.B.A. in Marketing and 20+ years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies like Walmart, Disney, Meta, Fox Studios, and Tyson Foods. To complement his business experience, he has a deep understanding of all things related to data - both technical and non-technical.
Jeremy’s extensive time in the CPG space has allowed him to work closely with retail Buyers and has provided an array of category advisory services over time:
- Retail Analytics & Insights
- E-Commerce/Streaming
- Merchandising
- Supplier/Vendor sales support
- Retail space optimization & preservation
- Retail store communication [manual and custom/automated]
- Design & implementation of reporting environments using multi-sourced data
As a veteran of assisting Buyers in buying decisions, he has a deep understanding of what elements go into that process. As our retail space becomes more data-driven, Jeremy has been our go-to resource for all things related to retail analytics.
In his free time, you will find him running down a street or up a Rocky Mountain. You will also find him tending to his indoor & outdoor vegetable gardens. One of his greatest thrills is giving away his indoor-grown peppers during the Colorado winter.
The Sales Strategist
Meet Christine Gundlach, a dynamic and proven leader in consumer product sales with a specialized focus on sales strategies and retailer brand education. Known for her expertise in selling concepts and ideas to key business leaders across organizational levels, including board members and investor relations, Christine brings a unique mix of creativity and strategic business development skills to drive impactful sales and channel expansion initiatives.
Her extensive experience encompasses budgeting, product launch forecasting, broker and sales rep management, vendor fund negotiations, and the creation of targeted promotional plans. Christine is also adept at facilitating regional and national training programs, along with developing cohesive sales and education strategies that support overall company growth and enhance sales department effectiveness.
- Sales Strategy
- Retail Sales Brand Management
- Brand Merchandising
- Supplier/Vendor sales support
- Category Review Support
- Retail / Brand Education
Christine enjoys time with her family in Colorado and spends as many weekends and holidays with her adorable niece and nephew as possible. She enjoys traveling any chance she gets and is always on the best guest lists when spending time with her friends and loved ones.