Karen and Jamie have been friends for ages, and we make great business partners, too! With years of experience in branding and marketing strategy, we know what works and what doesn't. Our secret? We don't sacrifice an ounce of creativity or functionality when delivering results quickly and efficiently.
At Clear Brand Strategy, we believe better work happens when you're having fun, so we bring big energy to everything we do. Collaborating with us should be the best part of your day.
We care about our communities as much as we care about our clientele. Karen and Jamie each have extensive charitable experience, volunteering and donating creative work to help our respective charities. You can read more in our bios below.
Karen Larson
Karen Larson knows design. As co-founder of LMstudio and Creative Partner at Clear Brand Strategy, there’s almost nothing she hasn’t already done in her thirty years of being self-employed. From branding strategy and print design to animation and all things digital, Karen has worked with global corporations, large non-profits, and everyone in between. Her secret weapon? A rare mix of invaluable experience, vast expertise, and a passion for all things creative.
A proud Michigander, Karen lives in Detroit with her husband and two fur babies/office managers, Loki and Otis. Karen is involved with Heart 2 Hart Detroit, serving the unhoused in Detroit, and works as an volunteer with The Information Center, providing resources to residents of southeast Michigan in need of assistance. Most recently, Karen has been giving her time and creative services to support the Ruth Ellis Center, in Detroit.
Jamie Saunders
Master marketing strategist and creative powerhouse Jamie Saunders has spent years building compelling content for corporate clients, entrepreneurs, and everyone in between. As Creative Partner at Clear Brand Strategy, she's channeled her passion for communication to building a full-service integrated marketing agency based in Alpharetta, GA. In addition to acting as the go-to marketing guru for her clients, Jamie focuses on mentoring the next generation of creatives and motivating the design community as a public speaker and podcast host.
To honor her mother who passed from younger-onset Alzheimer's, Jamie volunteers with the Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter, and serves as an Alzheimer's Impact Movement Ambassador. She holds a Communications degree from the University of Georgia and lives in Alpharetta, GA, with her husband Ken, her son Riley, and their dog, Lucy.