I stopped taking charcuterie orders at the peak of that business, and I’ve never really talked about why. It’s been a little over a year since I fulfilled my last charcuterie order. You may have noticed I haven’t shared much about charcuterie lately. For a long time, I went back and forth on whether I should say anything at all. But a year later, it feels like the right time. What many people don’t know is that I started my charcuterie business and Ignite at the exact same time. Like a lot of...

It wasn’t until high school that I realized my birthday falls on International Women’s Day. The older I get, the more fitting that feels! I was raised by a single mom who is one of the strongest people I know. She earned her master’s degree while working full time, stayed deeply involved in our church, and somehow still made sure I never felt like I was missing anything. My grandmother, “Jazzy,” lived across the street, and my mom’s two sisters stepped in constantly. I grew up surrounded by...

If the last few years in digital marketing have taught us anything, it’s this: what worked yesterday will not carry your business tomorrow. As we look toward 2026, the trends popping up everywhere online are not just shiny new tools. They reflect a deeper shift in how people connect with brands, how platforms operate, and how businesses need to show up if they want to grow with intention. At Ignite, we spend every day in the data, the platforms, and the conversations behind the scenes. So...