Our dedication to forging meaningful connections begins with our clients. 

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We believe connection is the most powerful form of currency. It turns awareness into engagement, supporters into advocates, and missions into movements.

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That’s why we craft messages rooted in empathy, emotional resonance, and a clear understanding of your audience. Whether you're building something new or refining your voice, we help you communicate with authenticity and heart.

Because when your content truly connects, you can:

  • Lower marketing costs

  • Create deeper engagement, and 

  • Build brand loyalty and advocacy

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Connect More Deeply Through Story

  • Humans are wired for emotion.

  • Emotions drive decisions and actions.

  • People-centered stories are one of the most powerful ways to spark an emotional connection.

Your work makes a real difference in the world.

Ours brings your purpose to life with authenticity and heart.

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Hi, I’m Kristin, founder of Storied Oak Studio.

I work with change makers, visionaries, and problem solvers who are building a better future for people and the planet.

Whether you're a nonprofit, a social impact group, or a purpose-driven entrepreneur, the world needs your vision more than ever. I help bring your mission to life—for the people who can support and sustain it.

With 20+ years in marketing and experience as a writer, storyteller, and performer, my work is about marrying message with meaning. It's strategic—and deeply personal.

Based in Granby, Connecticut, I serve clients across the U.S. and beyond, bringing a blend of emotional intelligence, creativity, and business insights to every project.

Curious about my background? View my LinkedIn profile.

When we work together, I promise to:

  • respect your time,

  • make the process collaborative and easy,

  • and deliver thoughtful, on-brand content with consistency and care

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The Storied Oak in our name refers to our neighbor, the Granby-Dewey Oak, estimated to be more than 450 years old and one of the oldest trees in New England.

The presence of this tree is deeply rooted into the land and my heart. You can feel the history and resilience in its burls and scars, its broken and severed limbs. Still, the Oak endures—providing shade, shelter, food for its winged and wild neighbors—and beauty and inspiration for its human ones, including me. Oh, the stories this tree could tell!

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Foster connection

Through deep listening, incisive questions, and a collaborative approach, we craft stories that strengthen the connections between you and the communities you work with and serve.

Act with integrity

Honesty and transparency are hallmarks of how we work.

Prize quality

We create error-free, on-brand content you can be proud of.

Give back

To give back to the ecosystem that supports us, Storied Oak Studio is paper-free. We donate a portion of profits to the local land trust and maintain our home base as a certified wildlife habitat.

Think we might be a fit? Let’s find out! 

If you’re looking for an experienced partner who will champion your mission, simplify the process, and maximize every moment of your time, we might be a great fit. Let’s have a quick, no-obligation chat to find out.