Stacey Kawakami

partner | strategy

Hi! I’m Stacey. I’m not gonna lie. I never considered myself an entrepreneur. As a gen X-er, my dad worked for the same company in a cushy job for 30+ years. I didn’t think that was possible, but the thought of going at it alone was terrifying.

Times have changed though, and if there’s one thing my soul craves, it’s change. I wake up every day curious for what it will bring: who I will meet? what I will learn? I yearn to learn every day of my life, which is why digital media has been a huge attraction to me in my 12+ years of professional pursuits. And, after crossing paths with someone like Fleetwood, who also puts his whole heart and soul into everything he does, I couldn’t say no to partnering on dilate.

With experience leading owned, paid, earned and social media initiatives for large brands like Sierra Club, Chipotle and Hello Kitty, I’ve learned how to build and engage passionate audiences. I learned hands-on how digital marketing can shift the balance of power, watching the old days of brands pushing out messaging fade away. It’s all about the conversation and it’s no longer shaped by brands.

I’d love to start a conversation with you. What business problems are you trying to solve? How can I help you? What will we learn together? Click here to send me an email.

Fleetwood Mathews

partner | creative

Yo! My story is way too complicated to fit in the space provided but if I had to summarize it; I am a creative entrepreneur passionate about crafting authentic, emotional, and valuable communications, experiences, and results. 

I have worked in the creative industry for over 10 years. During that time, I learned from the best. From Madison ave type shops to nimble start-ups, I've managed, produced, written, and directed projects for nearly every industry. I have been lucky enough to enjoy working on big brands like Nike, Verizon, and Old Navy while also lucky enough to be instrumental in helping startups and small brands like Earth Balance, Avitus Group and the City of Boulder.  

I launched dilate with the intent of bringing art back into advertising, and we have changed the vision to focus on digital strategy and innovative creative – thanks to my BFF and all around badass teaming up with me.

Together, we are an unstoppable force and I am so excited to create the best work of my life with Stacey.