T A L E N T . P O O L .
We’ve curated quite the crew. Want all the juicy details? Hover. Tap. Voilá.
“TONE is a creative juggernaut! We were delighted to work with this team of extremely professional, courteous, and out-of-the-box thinkers and doers. There really isn’t a substitute for what they do, and we at Heylo are grateful for the opportunity of working with TONE.
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SLOANE MILLER // Artist extraordinaire, founder of SLOMILLI, and Jill of all trades. You can find this Talent behind the scenes as an events producer, or she’ll be front-and-center demonstrating a creative technique or helping build a brand. With an eye for photos and videography, bet on Slomilli to nail the assignment.
ISABEL AUSTEN // From Montclair, New Jersey, Isa attended Laboratory Institute of Merchandising on 53rd & 5th Avenue in NYC. In her own words: “I’ve always loved fashion, but I found myself hanging out at the MOMA after school daily! I fell in love with the arts ….. the rest is history, started painting and drawing like mad! I LOVE to paint with big brushes and house paint, so many fabulous colors to choose from. I hope to be painting and shooting images for a very long time to come!!!!!! Keeps me happy. Staying creative means everything to me.”
Loose, large, and bold - three words describing her art which tends to be black & white combined with drawing in large pieces of charcoal.
MALCOM PROCTER // The man, the myth, the WOLF DELUX. Serious strokes only, this wildly creative human is here to spread some paint, wisdom, words, and art. From surface design to full takeovers of public art spaces, the definitive look of Malcom’s art speaks for itself. You know it when you see it.
Aidan Sakakini // Multi-faceted, interdisciplinary, hands-on Jack of all creative trades. You can find Aidan with his set of paper, pencils + watercolor kit close at hand while producing high arts + culture-impacting events. With an eye for bespoke tailoring and a degree in Fine Arts + Fashion, you better believe Aidan has a high attention for detail. He’s here to help you become the second best dressed in the room—because first place is already taken.
JAYZA DUHON // Jayza invented the Talent pool, and she’s been swimming in the deep end from Day 1. Let it be known that we are just giddy to be in the same room as her when she opens up those pipes and let’s it all out for our listening pleasure. You haven’t experienced sound like this before from a classically trained opera x soul singer who truly can do it all. Mic. Drop.
TAWN HOLSTRA AUSTON // General Contractor, Creative Coach, and Founder of Business 101 for the Creative Entrepreneur, Tawn is truly an asset to have on the team. With decades of experience across multiple industries, Tawn has the ability to anticipate and problem solve on the fly—and she has wicked good ideas. Drop in for a class or learn how to pitch a creative concept—she’s got your back. And ours.
LUIS VELÉZ // Friend of the people and Founder/Design Director behind Seattle-based private label, Guillermo-Bravo, this Colombian-born Creative is bringing a breath of fresh air to the PNW fashion scene and beyond. With a full in-house atelier team, Luis crafts custom fits with his eyes closed that are worthy of any fashion-forward guru. His biggest flex is in the limited-edition capsule drops which pack a signature GB ‘Street x Luxury’ one-two punch, and you know these pieces hit like none other every single time. Just be sure to cop your favorite look from the collection while you can . . . he’s a one and done kind of guy to keep you running point on style.
MIMI BAER // Looking for a fresh take on video reels across various social media platforms? You’ve come to the right place. With a keen sense of visual storytelling and an eagerness to deliver great results, Mimi is an asset to have on location to build your sizzles, reels, and post-event recaps.
SKIP CLASS // This is your go-to dude for all things pop culture, music, street fashion, random trivia, and mad marker skills. An agency veteran with 10+ years of multidisciplinary creative project experience, Skip’s collective skills transcend a mixed bag of copywriting, strategy, events, and social media management. From brand identity to art gallery installation, Skip can do it all.
HASSAN ‘HAPPY’ LOVETT // Your leading nightlife MC, Host, Veteran, and Friend. Producer of all things fun and positive, Host HAPPY brings the energy, great vibes, and professionalism you need in any kind of creative event. Co-producer of HAPPY TRAILS and founder of Tier One Entertainment, find our guy connecting communities day and night—one experiential event at a time.
KRISTY FAMMARTINO // Kristy dabbles in a bit of everything: Print, Graphic Design, Communications, Brand, Illustration + Fashion. She specializes in branding and art direction but never passes up the opportunity to give your wardrobe a good One, Two, One, Two reassessment. Throughout her multifaceted career, Kristy’s passion lies in one, simple, unequivocal goal: to help others create, express, and achieve their unique vision through art.
KAS LARUE // With an incredible eye for all things aesthetic, Kas brings a vibe into everything she creates. From fashion styling and outfitting to pastels and oils, Kas has a knack for knowing what works and what doesn’t. An incredible talent with a brush in her hand, this fine artist hits all the marks….and then some.
AUSTIN McDONALD // Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and Austin’s gift to the world is to allow us to see it through his unapologetic, sometimes intimate, access to the unique still captures of his subject matter. Preferably working in film, we are stoked to have an eye like his in the mix.
CYNTHIA OHMANN // Get ready to go BIG with BIG PICTURE thinking, producing, and culture-defining activations. Founder of COMEDIA, Cynthia brings a wealth of high-end, high-production value experience to the table with brands you know and use every day. She’s simply the best in the business.
CHRISTINA EICHELBERGER HOLDING // An SME in Marketing, CSR, Philanthropy, DI&B / DEI, and an educator on digital strategy, live streaming platforms, storytelling, and branding, Christina can do basically anything. She is dedicated to helping brands, creatives and artists advocate, engage fans, and express their unique digital identities through authentic storytelling, strategic partnerships, and captivating experiences. Christina serves with empathy and kindness to inspire the people she collaborates with to access the resourceful creative thinking that shapes programs, campaigns, events, and situations into outcomes that connect people and propel core initiatives. Talk about a good time.
XAVIER HATTEN // As a dynamic style architect, Xavier is a modern day icon of all things aesthetic. From print to film, stage to screen, and beyond, Xavier shares his wealth of knowledge in fashion, trend forecasting, interior design, and styling in a uniquely collaborative way. The world is truly his canvas. Xavier’s mission is simple: To make tomorrow more beautiful than today!
SAM ‘SNEKE’ SWANSON // Seattle’s #1 OG Graffiti legend, B-Boy extraordinaire, Proud Papa, and Man-About-Town. Producer of public artworks + installations as well as a mix of creative activations in downtown Seattle and beyond. Vivid Matter Collective ambassador.
SHIRLEY CHONG // An Illustrator + Designer from Oakland, CA, Shirley currently resides in Mexico City where she draws irreverent—sometimes ugly pictures—many times over with a flair for motion. In downtime, she researches about cults + pro-wrestling, dabbles in tarot, and hunts for new music as she eats excessively. Our kind of human.
OLIVIA NEAL HOWELL // Creator. Connector. Social butterfly. Eternal optimist. Slightly obsessed with humans and their behaviors, Olivia implements a thorough research process and a lot of intuition before ever delving into a creative pursuit. Approaching every process through sensory activations and end use goals, working with Olivia—and her team—is truly an experience. When not in the designer seat, count on this woman to keep a deadline on track—she’s the best kind of PM to keep things tuckin’.
AUDREY BEAULAC // THE most stylish person in the room at any given moment, our Stylist Extraordinaire and Founder of ABS consulting is ready to give you a lesson in what works best—for you! Own your look and learn how from the woman who wrote the book—and MBA program. It’s no joke…this expert will take your wardrobe + outfitting etiquette to the next level.
RAMZEY STAPLES // Behind the lens is where you might find this creative guru and PROJECT RZ founder—but he’s bringing more than meets the eye. Experienced, professional, and a pleasure to work with, Ramzey levels up any operation and photoshoot.
JORGE DELGADO // Ready. Set. Vogue. From runways to rock shows, you can find Jorge in the photo pits, backstage, or red carpets working hard to make you look guuuud. Professional, thorough, and friendly, when you plug Jorge in as your lead photographer, rest assured you’re going to walk away with The Shot—and then some.
LARENZO ‘L.A.’ FLOYD // Musician + Maestro of the creative carnival, Larenzo juggles roles as performer, music producer, and all-around artist. His journey spans graphic design, music magic, marketing madness, and video wizardry. Fueled by a passion that outshines shooting stars, Larenzo's heart pulsates for artistic expression and deep connection within his creative community scene. With roots in social work, building up and nurturing communities is his forte. Indie R&B, Funk, Hip Hop, and Soul are the sounds he serves with hypnotic rhythms that'll leave your head spinning—in a good way. Grooooovvvyyyyy.
DEVANTE SMITH + ZOE CRAGO // Co-Founders of Duo Design + Media, specializing in graphic design, social media and video production.
Zoe, a graphic design and illustration guru, loves to curate and manage hybrid projects—from cover art to building brands from scratch. She has a bubbly spirit that loves taking on work that services a larger impact or greater cause in the community. Devante is the ultimate video/film producer. From directing, project coordinating, editing, screenwriting—you name it—he's done it. Count on Devante for helping big and small productions capture their vision and exceeding expectations.
BERNIE PESKO // Art Direction. Illustration. Visual Design. UX. 3D/AR/VR. Product. Comedian. There is literally no other Talent like Bernie Pesko on the planet. A true Creative’s Creative, Bernie has your back and will bring literal magic into his work. All you have to do is give him the space to bring his extensive experience to the table, and he’ll take it from there.
ERICA DITTON // Producer. Stylist. Visual Merchandising. Events. Count on Erica to meet you where you need her, deliver above and beyond expectations, and get the job done right from the jump.
P w a s h i n g t o n // Creative Director. Studio Producer. R&B + Hip Hop Artist. Grammy-Award Winning.
BROOKLYN DICENT // Ready for the best time of your life? Meet Brooklyn. She’s bringing creative, intuitive comedy at it’s core, but it’s so much more than that. Need a host on the mic with big energy at your next event? Brooklyn is the way—to fullfillment + happiness.
TIMOFEY POZHITKOV // Filmmaker, Screenwriter. Born in Vladivostok, Russia but raised pretty much everywhere else, Timofey settled in Seattle after graduating from Emerson College in 2022. He specializes in all aspects of pre-production and production, ranging from penning screenplays to creative direction, pitch decks to financing. Tim’s personal work is concerned with strong character dramas and themes of escapism. Best of all, he loves to collaborate.
GABBY STEWART // Creative Director, Stylist, and Model. They have an incredible eye for detail, a heart sold out to the arts, and an inviting soul that adds depth to every space they are a part of. Exactly the person you want on your team, whether it’s behind the scenes or in front on the lens, the assignment is understood and well executed with excellence.
TORBJØRN // Multi-faceted international artist, DJ, and producer. Renowned for electrifying performances touring across global stages, Torbjørn seamlessly merges rap and electronic music with stunning visuals to create an unforgettable live experience, which he calls "hip-hop with drops." Beyond the stage, he is the visionary behind SPark Studios, a facility at the nexus of music, photo, and video production. As a prolific audio engineer, Torbjørn specializes in record production, lending his unparalleled expertise to shape chart-topping tracks. His studio serves as a creative haven, fostering collaboration and nurturing emerging talents. Torbjørn's multifaceted career is a testament to his unwavering commitment to pushing musical boundaries and shaping the future of music.