We believe that social media and branding go hand in-hand.

And we’ve built a marketing studio around helping businesses bring these tools together.

building up the businesses around us.

Welcome to Nowaday.

We’re a small, boutique branding + marketing studio, specializing in brand identity design, social media management, and all things digital marketing.

Nowaday Studio grew from a one-woman freelance show to a full-service digital marketing and branding studio offering affordable, thoughtful, and strategic planning, design, and social media management for businesses far and wide.

Meet the Team

KAIT DAY

FOUNDER
CREATIVE DIRECTOR

  • I started Nowaday Studio as a freelancer – simply hoping for a way to pay the bills and keep myself afloat. Little did I know how quickly my self-named studio would expand and grow.

    Since founding this studio in August of 2018, I’ve had the chance to work with businesses from my hometown of Winnipeg and beyond and learned more than I can put into words.

    I count myself lucky every single day I get to work with an incredible team of creatives, like-minded clients, AND do what I love.

    My passion for working with small businesses started back in university when I studied Political Economics at the University of Manitoba.

    Wait, what?

    Yes, that’s right.

    My background in political and economic theory has given me a unique perspective into the world of small business and how they can contribute to a healthier, sustainable, more inclusive and beautiful world.

    As a marketing strategist and brand designer I wear a lot of hats but that’s just the way I like it. I’ve always been fascinated by art and music, just as much as I am by design theory and human behaviour.

    On an average day, I'm a communicator, project manager, designer, strategist, writer, photographer, and content creator. 

    I think ideas expressed visually are incredibly important and I can't get enough of beautiful images, branding, and curated content.

    I found my way into the marketing industry over seven years ago when I realized it was an OK thing to be super into Instagram. Since then, I've had the opportunity to work creatively in a myriad of different industries.

    Besides doing what I love every day taking photos, writing, designing, and curating content, I also love art, fashion, and travelling. I spend a lot of my time paging through magazines and reading blogs that inspire and motivate me. 

    A few other fun facts:

    • I studied classical music in university for a year and half before I changed my major.

    • I’ve worked with over 150 clients since starting my business in 2018.

    • My favourite food is toast.

    Most importantly, I love meeting other small business owners and entrepreneurs.

    If you’re interested in collaborating on a project, I’d love to grab coffee (virtually or otherwise).

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Beans Miranda

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

  • I’ve been working with Nowaday Studio since November of 2019 as a creative assistant + social media coordinator - helping her with social media management for clients and strategic projects for Nowaday Studios.

    I’ve always had a keen interest in social media marketing and design. In high school I created an Instagram account for my passion of makeup artistry and that's where my love for Instagram marketing came from! I love the relationships that social media allows you to build and I’ve always observed how brands utilized social media and how their followers engaged back.

    My approach towards the work I do is to create inclusive relationships and focused solutions that support the overarching strategy of our projects. I believe in creating beautiful and engaging content that not only shares brand messaging through copy but through thoughtful visual curation.

    When I’m not working, I enjoy spending quality time with my loved ones, being in nature with my dog Jack, and enjoying all things beautiful. I love music, crafting, makeup – essentially all forms of art and personal expression.

    I spend a lot of time listening to music that inspires me, if you’d like to get inside my brain a bit, you can check out the Nowaday Playlist on Spotify that I curate and update all the time!

JESS RUTtan

SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR

  • Hello, hello I’m Jess! I joined Nowaday Studio in October of 2021 as a social media + content strategist. On the daily I communicate with clients, create and plan content and engage on behalf of clients. I also help out with the photographic aspect of things as I have a background in photography as well!

    Social media and I (like any good relationship) have a love hate thing going on. I first fell in love with connecting and creating community online when I started my first account dedicated to sharing bits and pieces of our first home. From there I transitioned to a photography account to share my creative work and grow my own personal business in branding, portraiture and wedding photography. My business really took off as I made full use of all the tools social media had to offer. I realized just how important it is as an entrepreneur to invest time or money into social media.

    With the ups and downs of social media it can be hard to be present, but as I said it’s a love/hate thing so I always made my way back and discovered new ways to fall in love with social media. Which eventually landed me right here, at Nowaday Studio. I’ve found that the most joy in social media comes when you’re just doing what you love. This is the most INCREDIBLE part about working with Nowaday. Everyday I get to interact and create for small businesses who are doing just that, what they love.

    I’m a creative at heart and am awestruck by the fact I get to do what I love everyday and help YOU do that too. When I’m not “in the studio” you can find me @Jess_Ruttan romanticizing the little things in life. Sharing travel adventures, indulging in delicious food or creating art.

Laura Loewen

BRAND & WEB DIRECTOR / PHOTOGRAPHER

  • Hey there, I’m Laura! I joined Nowaday Studio in June 2022 as a web designer and photographer. I graduated from the School of Art at University of Manitoba, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Graphic Design Honours. I am also a photographer based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (@lauraloewenphotography)

    I consider myself a designer, creator, and collaborator, and enjoy getting lost in the process of coding, structural grids, and creative exploration.

    I thrive when involved in multiple projects, and connected with clients. I am intentional in the work I do, with the purpose of creating beautifully crafted design solutions. My work as a designer encompasses brand strategy, development, and creativity that is able to attract a wide audience, and create conversation amongst others. My mission is to always work with, not for, clients, as we strive to produce work that is collaborative all the way through.

    I am a coffee drinker and a pilates enthusiast. I am a 1000-piece puzzler and a Tortilla chip lover. When I’m not in front of the computer, I’m most likely planning my next trip over a vanilla latte!

Marybeth DIRKS

ADMINISTRATOR OFFICE MANAGER

  • I’m beyond grateful to be on the Nowaday Team with the most talented and kind people.

    I thrive on the nitty-gritty details and I’m known for my obsessive attention to detail and my knack for creating protocols and systems that make everything run smoothly. Whether it's sorting out invoices or diving into statistics, I thrive on finding order in the chaos. My background has equipped me with a keen eye for patterns and a relentless pursuit of accuracy, qualities that serve me well in every aspect of my work. I live for the details!

    I've always found beauty and inspiration in the intersection of science and art. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sciences in bioanthropology, with a focus in art history. I would argue that they’re not that different!

    I have experience as a working artist in acrylic abstraction as well as in the classroom teaching my budding students. I’ve also spent years creating and instructing art workshops to adults as well and guiding art history tours. I have ten years of experience working in Art Gallery Administration.

    Lately, my family has been growing and my husband and I are overjoyed to have two darling daughters. I love being a mom, and I’m always striving to find that delicate balance between family, work and my own passions. In the margins of life, you could also find me gardening, cooking, traveling, sewing, cycling and strength training. I love trying new things and being a beginner - and I have the “how hard could it be?” gene where I tackle new projects with a combination of delusion and tenacity. I’m also an enneagram 9w1, if you’re into the enneagram.

    To sum it all up, I would say it’s a pretty beautiful life how it all comes together!

Kylie Smith

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

  • I’m a multi-talented creative who wears many hats in in both my professional and personal life. As a stay-at-home mom, social media manager, and local influencer, I have a unique perspective on the intersection of motherhood and social media.

    My job as a SSM at Nowaday Studio involves creating and curating content for various social media platforms to help businesses grow their online presence. I’m passionate about developing social media strategies, researching trends and data, and creating engaging content that resonates with target audiences. As a local influencer, I also share my daily routines, parenting advice, and always include some laughs along the way.

    Despite the demands of multiple roles, I love being part of the Nowaday team and look forward to growing as part of this dynamic team.

Jade Landry-Svetec

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

  • I started at Nowaday Studio as an intern back in May of 2023, and I’ve been part of the team ever since! Quickly transitioning into one of the social media managers, I found my niche within the crazy world of marketing.

    My journey started in Montreal, where I studied Fashion Marketing. Throughout my program, I found myself gravitating more towards the marketing side of things. When it came to our final project, a few classmates and I decided to start a social media marketing agency. I jumped in as the content creator, working with our lovely clients, who we had successfully convinced to help bring our project to life. I loved every second of it, and that’s when I knew this was something I wanted to pursue beyond the classroom.

    Transitioning from city life in Montreal to small town living in southwest Manitoba during high school might sound like a cliché, but for me, it was a life-changing experience. The shift from a busy scene to slow living opened my eyes, especially to the beauty of community and the impact of small businesses on local life.

    My passion for what I do stems from exactly that; the importance of small businesses. Having lived in a town where every storefront tells a story, I understand firsthand the significance of their success. Knowing that my work can contribute to their growth is an incredibly rewarding feeling, one that I treasure every day.

    In my downtime, you’ll find me at the local flower shop with a matcha latte in one hand and flowers in my arms. I love going on walks, spending quality time with loved ones, and exploring and adding shops, cafes, and restaurants to my “things to do in [insert city]” list.

    Thank you for being here. I can’t wait to collaborate and help you get back to doing what you love!

Chelsea Sumter

MARKETING STRATEGIST

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BROOKE HARTFORD

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

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RYAN Poworoznik

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

  • I have over 20 years of experience in the design industry as both a freelancer and a senior graphic designer.

    I'm based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, but with the marvels of modern technology I'm available to work with anyone from anywhere.

    It brings me great joy when I get to be creative and work with clients to achieve their design goals. I'm an open-minded individual, looking to work with like-minded people in order to improve the aesthetics of the brands and businesses that surround us everyday.

    I stutter. I listen to black metal. And I like small dogs.

    Explore Ryan’s portfolio.

Taylor Trudeau

CONTENT CREATOR

  • Meet Taylor Trudeau. A content creator, mother, dancer and choreographer, business owner, and perpetual student of life. Taylor embarked on her marketing journey in 2023 with Nowaday, where she quickly rose to prominence by directly engaging with clients and spearheading content photoshoots.

    Behind the scenes, Taylor is the creative responsible for capturing the essence of brands through her lens, crafting captivating videos tailored for Instagram reels and TikToks. When she’s not immersed in the social media world, Taylor treasures moments spent with her daughter, embracing the joys of motherhood. Whether immersing herself in nature or dancing at the studio, Taylor draws inspiration from every aspect of life.