Kelli A. Komondor - CEO | Visibility Strategist | Speaker | Bestselling Author
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Hi, I'm Kelli! I have a diverse professional background that includes marketing & PR, writing, and business development roles in multiple industries; most notably spending 11 years with the Pittsburgh Business Times.
After a pandemic-related layoff in 2020, I gathered all my experience and drive to help others and started my agency, K2 Creative LLC. My focus is to “Make Your Message Matter” by helping established entrepreneurs find new opportunities and budding entrepreneurs take their “side hustle” to a higher level. Since K2 Creative’s start, I've helped over 50 entrepreneurs, authors, coaches, and speakers promote their books, products, and services through visibility consulting and strategy and content marketing services. My clients have been featured across the nation through a variety of podcasts, publications, and TV shows including Dr. Phil, Pittsburgh Today Live, Talk Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Business Times, Littsburgh.com, Superstar Women Entrepreneurs Media Network, International Business Times, LosAngelesNews.net, The Boston Herald, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, TribLIVE, The Thinking Branch, The New York Telegraph, The Daily Herald (Chicago, IL), Too Jewish Radio, and more. I am a founding member and I serve on the board of directors of the Brave Women Project (BWP). I believe wholeheartedly in the organization’s mantra of “Do one brave thing every day!” and the 5 E’s that are BWP’s foundation: Engage, Encourage, Empower, Educate, and Evolve. In November 2020 I gathered 20 female business owners and nonprofit executives and created the Amazon bestselling anthology Twenty Won: 21 Female Entrepreneurs Share Their Stories of Business Resilience During a Global Crisis. My chapter, “From Imposter to Inspiration” details how the “gifted, popular girl”—who should’ve been a no-brainer four-year collegiate—dropped out of college and took a more scenic route to a professional career. I have had the pleasure of taking Twenty Won beyond the bookshelf, speaking on imposter syndrome with my signature workshop, From Imposter to Inspiration: Getting Past Imposter Syndrome and Increasing Your Visibility, to hundreds through conferences, workshops, podcasts, and livestream presentations. I also help audiences define their brand, determine their audience, and discover opportunities when I speak on Gaining Visibility with Your Personal Brand to Increase Impact, Influence, and Income. 
On the personal side: I am a wife, mother of two, daughter, sister, aunt, great-aunt, and friend. Our children, Cameron and Kayla, are reminders that being their mum has been my most successful venture to date. I live south of Pittsburgh with my husband of almost 30 years, and our Yorkie Poo, Mia. I love "picking" at antique shops and garage sales, wine, entertaining, and walking in my little neighborhood. I'm a lover of love, writing, and food - and a hater of hate, chaos, and stemless wine glasses!
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Photo by Villa Montarti Portrait Studio
The Brave Women Project Board, 2022
My partner in everything for 33+ years and my biggest supporter, Rob.
Credit: Cribs for Kids
Awards
2023 Cribs for Kids Women of Achievement WHIRL Magazine Powerful Women of the World, Class of 2017 Board Positions Brave Women Project – Board of Directors, Founding Member Cindy’s Memorial Bark Park – Board Member Notable Involvement 50 Over 50: A One-of-a-Kind Portrait Experience and Gallery Exhibit (Coming soon!) Pittsburgh Business Times – Mentoring Monday, 2023 PA Women Work – 3 Cups of Coffee Mentor, 2023 CORO Selection Day Judge, 2023 Bourbon & Bites benefiting Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 2017 - 2019 Leading Ladies Lunch – Co-founder, 2016 - 2018 Building a Network: MACE – Co-founder, 2016-2017 PERSAD Art for Change, 2013 - 2015 |
Melissa Tacka - Communications & Media Specialist | Web Strategist
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Melissa has been recognized by DesignRush for her work on HeyGetaRoom.net's social media. Congratulations Melissa! Click the logo for more info. |
I am a social media and web site strategist with experience in all social platforms, WordPress, SEO, and editing. I attended Edinboro University and the University of Pittsburgh before finishing my bachelor’s degree in web page design and information systems. I am currently working as a Client Support Specialist with Bridger Financial Group, located in Greentree. Prior to this, I was the receptionist at David Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Center. My longest career in Pittsburgh was with the Pittsburgh Business Times with my last position there being Social Engagement Manager. I enjoyed helping grow their social presence and gained real insight into how their readers were interacting with content. I also worked for the New York-based company Social Minded Media Group representing Pittsburgh-area organizations. I have extensive experience in website design, editing, and social media consulting. Beyond my business experience, I’m a crafter who enjoys painting and drawing; and spending time with my four-legged friends. When I have time off, I prefer to be in the woods or on my yoga mat.
Here are some of the organizations Kelli and K2 Creative has had the pleasure of working with as an
employee, contractor, guest, contributor, presenter, or volunteer:
4CDesignWorks and 4CTechnologies
Advantage Document Solutions
Amy Hooper Hanna & Holly Joy McIlwain, Authors, For She Who Grieves: Practical Wisdom for Living Hope
Aurora Corialis Publishing
Authority Magazine
Autism Caring Center
BNY Mellon
Bounce-Up™ - with Mj Callaway
Brave Women Project
Bridger Financial Group
Calabrian Girl Tours
Carmella's Plates & Pints
CarolRoth.com
Carrie Holzer, Author, Building Puzzles Under Water
Chatham University
Chris Posti, Author, Falling Apart, Falling for You
Cindy's Memorial Bark Park
Coach with Merilee
Community Liver Alliance
Connolly Steele + Company
Cori Wamsley, Author, Braving the Shore
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Dana Ziemniak, Author, Blue is the Color of Heaven - The Story of a Boy's Love, Strength & Beyond
Decorating Details
Dr. Daniela Atanassova-Lineva, M.D. & Dr. Shellie Hipsky, Ed.D, authors, The Prescription for a Happy and Healthy Child
Donoghue Project Consulting
Drinks with Jess Podcast
Duquesne Light Company (DLC)
Eruption Athletics
Fierce Knockouts Athletic Apparel
First Commonwealth Bank
Forkner Engineering
Fran Cain, Author, King Kindness of Kandu
From Start-Up to Success
Fusion Event Services
George Jackson Promotions
Go Jane Go Travels
Heidi Parr Kerner, Author, Step Into Your Spotlight
HeyGetARoom.net, Lori Martin
Insomnicat Media
I Scream Shop
J. Allen Leadership Solutions, LLC
James F. Carilli, Ph.D., PfMP, PgMP, PMP, author, Program Management Redefined
Jennifer Drake Simmons, author, A Mom's Will
Judi Logan, author, The Unraveling
Litzinger Career Consulting - Karen Litzinger, MA, LPC, author, Help Wanted
Ladles Restaurant
Learning from Smart People with Rob Oliver
Leigh Clark, Author - Living Kindly
Linda Laird Staszewski, Creator, 20 Lives Ignited
Magnify Your Mission
Magnolia on Main
MaxManni Permanent Makeup & Derma Clinic
Mt. Lebanon Flag Football
P100 Podcast
Patriot Lending Services - Lori Altrudo
Persad Center
Pittsburgh Business Times
Pittsburgh Cares
Pittsburgh Diversity Conference
Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Point Park University's WiN (Women in Industry)
ProShare Services
Public Source
Results With Renee Farrow
SEO Business Magic with Dorit Sasson
Shear Integrity
Susan Grant Writes
The Little Fox - Toby's Foundation
The Wilbanks Consulting Group
Thrive Global
Totally Sound Books
Victoria Sexton, Author - Effortless Money
Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank
Women's Business Network (WBN)
Women in Technology (WITCON)
Zen Freight Solutions
employee, contractor, guest, contributor, presenter, or volunteer:
4CDesignWorks and 4CTechnologies
Advantage Document Solutions
Amy Hooper Hanna & Holly Joy McIlwain, Authors, For She Who Grieves: Practical Wisdom for Living Hope
Aurora Corialis Publishing
Authority Magazine
Autism Caring Center
BNY Mellon
Bounce-Up™ - with Mj Callaway
Brave Women Project
Bridger Financial Group
Calabrian Girl Tours
Carmella's Plates & Pints
CarolRoth.com
Carrie Holzer, Author, Building Puzzles Under Water
Chatham University
Chris Posti, Author, Falling Apart, Falling for You
Cindy's Memorial Bark Park
Coach with Merilee
Community Liver Alliance
Connolly Steele + Company
Cori Wamsley, Author, Braving the Shore
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Dana Ziemniak, Author, Blue is the Color of Heaven - The Story of a Boy's Love, Strength & Beyond
Decorating Details
Dr. Daniela Atanassova-Lineva, M.D. & Dr. Shellie Hipsky, Ed.D, authors, The Prescription for a Happy and Healthy Child
Donoghue Project Consulting
Drinks with Jess Podcast
Duquesne Light Company (DLC)
Eruption Athletics
Fierce Knockouts Athletic Apparel
First Commonwealth Bank
Forkner Engineering
Fran Cain, Author, King Kindness of Kandu
From Start-Up to Success
Fusion Event Services
George Jackson Promotions
Go Jane Go Travels
Heidi Parr Kerner, Author, Step Into Your Spotlight
HeyGetARoom.net, Lori Martin
Insomnicat Media
I Scream Shop
J. Allen Leadership Solutions, LLC
James F. Carilli, Ph.D., PfMP, PgMP, PMP, author, Program Management Redefined
Jennifer Drake Simmons, author, A Mom's Will
Judi Logan, author, The Unraveling
Litzinger Career Consulting - Karen Litzinger, MA, LPC, author, Help Wanted
Ladles Restaurant
Learning from Smart People with Rob Oliver
Leigh Clark, Author - Living Kindly
Linda Laird Staszewski, Creator, 20 Lives Ignited
Magnify Your Mission
Magnolia on Main
MaxManni Permanent Makeup & Derma Clinic
Mt. Lebanon Flag Football
P100 Podcast
Patriot Lending Services - Lori Altrudo
Persad Center
Pittsburgh Business Times
Pittsburgh Cares
Pittsburgh Diversity Conference
Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Point Park University's WiN (Women in Industry)
ProShare Services
Public Source
Results With Renee Farrow
SEO Business Magic with Dorit Sasson
Shear Integrity
Susan Grant Writes
The Little Fox - Toby's Foundation
The Wilbanks Consulting Group
Thrive Global
Totally Sound Books
Victoria Sexton, Author - Effortless Money
Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank
Women's Business Network (WBN)
Women in Technology (WITCON)
Zen Freight Solutions
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Each year, Cribs for Kids celebrates Women's History Month by hosting the Women of Achievement Awards, acknowledging successful and prominent women in the Pittsburgh area. Honorees are nominated and selected based on excellence in their field, making a significant
contribution to the betterment of their communities, or outstanding accomplishments for the advancement of women. K2 Creative is proud to announce CEO Kelli A. Komondor is one of 20 Women of Achievement being recognized at the 16th Annual Women of Achievement Awards on March 2, 2023 at the Omni William Penn, Pittsburgh. |
The mission of Cribs for Kids® is to prevent infant sleep-related deaths by educating parents and caregivers about the importance of practicing safe sleep for their babies and by providing portable cribs to families who, otherwise, cannot afford a safe place for their babies to sleep.
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