In change, Kelly Ehlers saw a chance.
For 12 years, she worked in traditional marketing, PR and branding. Then, when social media and mobile technology began to dramatically alter the industry, Kelly embraced the change and took a chance. She launched Evoke Brand Strategies, a firm specializing in the mobile, digital and social space. From one-time consultations to turnkey management of a company's digital strategies, Evoke works to connect a company with its consumers and to promote and build its brand.
Social media doesn't sleep (and neither do babies some nights!), so Kelly faces the challenge of being a new mom and running a fast-paced business. But she finds balance in her own personal definition of "having it all" and thinking about how her job allows her the flexibility to be a mom, when and how she wants to be.
Kelly also believes charitable giving is the foundation of a great business. She volunteers in her community and has started building the framework for a national female mentorship program and yearly summit to help match young women with a professional mentor. Now that's a cause we can get behind.