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Monica Barker
Monica Barker is a storyteller at heart and a content marketer by trade, with a knack for turning complex topics into compelling narratives. Her career has spanned advertising agencies, tech startups, and industry leaders like Shopify, where she honed her expertise in ecommerce and logistics. A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, Monica’s foundation in Advertising and Marketing Communications fuels her passion for connecting brands with their audiences in meaningful ways. When she’s not crafting content, Monica loves exploring indie bookstores, snapping photos on film, and hunting for treasures in thrift shops and record stores. A fan of interior design and all things organization, she finds joy in creating spaces that are both beautiful and functional. At home, she enjoys relaxing with her husband and their two cats, Pineapple and Linguine, while dreaming up ways to support small businesses and spark creativity.
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