MEET THE TEAM

A group of six diverse young adults, four women and two men, gathered together against a plain off-white background. They are engaged in conversation, smiling, and appear to be enjoying each other's company, with some holding phones, and two sitting in chairs while the others stand.

We are a woman-owned, digital marketing agency, proudly located in Chicago and Denver.

Our team consists of a unique combination of content creators, social media specialists, expert copywriters, detailed designers, SEO strategists, and funky creatives.

Why “Burnt Waffle Marketing”?

In 2019, while dreaming up a digital agency, our founder was struggling to find the perfect name. Then, a batch of burnt waffles at her hostessing job inspired an idea that stuck: “Burnt Waffle Marketing.”

What started as a joke evolved into our brand ethos—creating content so authentic and engaging, you might burn what’s on the stove. Quirky? Yes. Memorable? Absolutely. Thus, Burnt Waffle Marketing was born, and truly represents our mission to serve up fresh, hot, well-done digital marketing and design solutions.

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OUR TEAM

SARAH ACHLER

FOUNDER/CEO | Chicago, IL
Sarah is a digital marketer, graphic designer, and near-elder millennial focused on content creation and social media strategy. Fueled by the “perfect” playlist, an “Empire Records” attitude, and coffee, Sarah taps into her passion for strategy, social media, and design to bring ideas into reality. With 10+ years of experience, Sarah has worked for Bay Area start-ups, large companies like Marketo, and some of the top digital agencies in Chicago.
LIZ CRAAN

SR. MARKETING MANAGER | Chicago, IL
Liz is a digital marketing strategist with a flair for content creation, brand development, and market analysis. A native of Chicago, Liz moved back to the Windy City after earning a bachelor's degree in communication studies and psychology from Northwestern University to pursue a career in the dynamic world of marketing. In her free time, Liz enjoys exploring the city's vibrant neighborhoods, enjoying warm weather along the lakefront, and discovering the best coffee shops to work in.
ELI STIRLING

SR. GRAPHIC DESIGNER | Denver, CO
Eli is a multi-disciplinary designer with over seven years of experience working across visual design, branding, illustration, and website design. He has a BA in Design from the University of Michigan Stamps School of Art & Design. He has worked with clients like Wilson Sporting Goods, University of Michigan Athletic Department , Radio Flyer, and a variety of tech startups and marketing agencies. He loves to travel and try new restaurants. In his free time, he likes to kayak, play basketball, and tennis.
PAIGE FESTA

GRAPHIC DESIGNER | Ogden, UT
Paige is a New Yorker now living in Utah and a graphic designer with over a decade of creative experience. A former fashion designer and fitness professional, she’s obsessed with branding, websites, and custom merch, bringing a sharp eye for style and strategy to every project. She enjoys outdoor adventures and bird-watching, her two dogs Lily and Nala, along with all things fitness and wellness. Paige channels her diverse background into bold, thoughtful design that helps brands stand out.
MICHELLE MARTINEZ

MARKETING ASSOCIATE | Wesley Chapel, FL

Michelle is a former Algebra/Geometry teacher turned marketing strategist and has spent a decade+ working with healthcare, nonprofit, SaaS, and education companies. She's fluent in meme and powered by black coffee and the Lord of the Rings extended editions. She's a Chicago native but currently lives outside of Tampa with her son and with Miles Morales (their four-legged fur baby).