hey there, I'm grae!

I use stories to transform, heal, and inspire the world around us.

Stories show us possibilities, but not everyone’s story gets told. That limits the potential of who and what some of us can become.

I founded Mayke to take the limits off.

Mayke is a comic studio telling diverse, inclusive stories in the fantasy and superhero genres for young adult to adult audiences. 

When I’m not developing fantasy worlds and creating superheroes, the need to see diversity and inclusion follows me in the real world, too.

I help organizations build inclusive work cultures that bring out the superhero in each of their employees.

On the creative side, I shape brand stories that align and empower an organization’s staff from the inside. Then, on the outside, I create human, visual narratives and designs that impact a brand’s audience and business goals.

Bottom line, I’m a visionary who sees what the future can be. Then, I figure out the best way to bring those futures into the present using the following skills and tools:

Creative direction

Designing to influence people, not just win awards.

Concept Development

Speaking the language of possibilities and vision, then building roadmaps to get there.

Storytelling

Telling inclusive stories that shape messaging and language.

Strategic Thinking

Phenomenal ideas with a plan.

Design Thinking

Building systems that support creative vision and strategy.

Leadership

Mentoring and coaching teams and organizations to a promising end.

Got questions? I got answers!

Still got questions?

Just like the color—gray!

Just like the word “make.”

I live in the most soulful city in the country, Memphis, TN!

Currently, I am the Creative Manager at the National Civil Rights Museum. I’ve also had the pleasure of working with brands like Trulia, Verizon, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, and Stainmaster.

I do not offer illustration services.

Still got questions?

Got questions? I got answers!

Just like the color—gray!

Just like the word “make.”

I live in the most soulful city in the country, Memphis, TN!

Currently, I am the Creative Manager at the National Civil Rights Museum. I’ve had the pleasure of working with brands like Trulia, Verizon, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, and Stainmaster.

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