Karie Reynolds, Pasadena and Hollywood Course Leader

For nearly a decade, Karie has utilized her extensive experience in public relations and marketing to help businesses build both their brands and their bottomline.  She has worked with large companies, start-ups and non-profits including stride rite, Timi & Leslie, Scandinavian Child, Yo My Booties, Children Affected by AIDS Foundation, Chrysalis and many more.  Her strategic, hands-on approach has garnered her clients national media exposure in a variety of broadcast and print outlets including Access Hollywood, EXTRA, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, People Magazine, Redbook, InStyle Magazine, American Baby, Baby Talk, and more.

In 2006, she co-founded Grand Avenue Baby and Grand Avenue PR. A trusted resource for celebrities, tastemakers and media, Grand Avenue Baby brings together a unique, handpicked selection of products. Grand Avenue PR offers lifestyle public relations and marketing for women’s lifestyle brands with an emphasis on mom & baby, home and fashion. Agency clients benefit from individualized, targeted media campaigns and the added exposure gleaned from Grand Avenue Baby’s reputation for bringing together the best in the mom & baby category.

Since launching her consulting business in 2000, Karie has worked with many women and small business owners and is excited to bring her experience and enthusiasm for building businesses to SMARTY.