Meet Cecilia Tripp

Today we’d like to introduce you to Cecilia Tripp.

Hi Cecilia, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today.
I started working in Social Media back in 2016 when I was a personal assistant. My boss was getting ready to start a blog and the two of us dove in and learned everything we could to have a successful launch. From there more and more people in my life were coming to me for advice on how to get started and what they should be doing with their social accounts.

In 2018 I decided it was time to take the leap and open my agency. For the past 5 years, Laurel Canyon Creative has been one of the greatest adventures I’ve ever embarked on. We are a small but mighty company with an amazing client roster and doing everything from social media management to brand identity to web design and so much more.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
I have been fortunate in that everyone around me has been so supportive in this endeavor. I’ve had amazing people working with me and a phenomenal support system to make sure this business was a success. However, there have been many bumps along the road. Many late nights, tears shed battles with imposter syndrome, high anxiety, and extreme overwhelm.

Finding clients and losing clients and building a roster of people that I am excited to work with every single day has probably been the biggest struggle. For a while, I had a client list of 3 organizations and it felt like I was never going to add anyone else to the list. Now I work with about 12 different organizations regularly and meet with potential clients at least every other week!

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
Laurel Canyon Creative is a boutique design agency that specializes in social media management, brand identity, and web design. What sets us apart is that we are a team of creative individuals who focus on an organization’s story and not just the products or services that they can sell. We spend time getting to know our client’s voices so we can reflect their true selves to their online audiences. Our focus is on the people behind the brand.

I am most proud of our list of clients. The people that I work with daily are all doing incredible things with their organizations. We have a client who builds Atmospheric Water Generators, which is a machine that creates water out of thin air and brings them to areas of the world that need access to clean water.

We work with two nonprofits that support and fundraise for those dealing with a cancer diagnosis. We work with an app that is revolutionizing the way actors can receive feedback on their auditioning skills from real, professional casting directors. It is incredible the people that I have gotten to know through my company and I am so proud of finding and cultivating such strong relationships with each of them.

Is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?
Find what sets your soul on fire and actively pursue it. All my life I’ve wanted to tell stories. I have a degree in acting, I was part of a children’s theatre troupe, and now I’m constantly writing and sharing stories for these amazing organizations of that I am a part.

Pricing:

• Social Media Management Packages start at $1,200/per month
• Web Design starts at $5,000

Contact Info:

• Website: www.laurelcanyon.studio
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/laurelcanyoncreative