we help people shape what comes next.

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strategy and events for organizations navigating change.

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trusted by teams around the world.

when organizations face change, most leaders…

  • get lost in rigid strategy
  • underuse their people
  • default to one-way communication
  • and struggle to build real momentum.

clarity doesn't come from the top down.

it comes from the

people

closest to the work.

What We Do

we design strategies strategy icon and events sticky notes that bring the right people together to make sense of what matters most and move meaningful work forward together.

1. strategy

We design community-guided planning processes that teams co-create as their own.

2. events

We design collaborative convenings where people don’t just listen — they contribute.
Spud Marshall

hi, I’m spud.

I lead My Creative Community — a strategy and facilitation studio focused on helping organizations navigate change by bringing people into the process.

Whether that’s shaping a plan or designing a gathering, the work only moves when people are part of it.

If you’re navigating a moment that requires alignment, clarity, and momentum — this is where that work begins.

Recognized for this work:

  • Featured in national outlets from USA Today to Reader’s Digest as a leading entrepreneur rebuilding social connection

  • Selected by the Knight Foundation as a national Emerging Cities Champion

  • Named one of America’s Top Millennial Civic Leaders

  • Author of the bestseller Designing Creative Communities

“You should 100% work with Spud. I'm always amazed with how much we accomplish together!”
Steph Schwab
Steph Schwab
STEM Program Director
“His personality and methods are infectious. With Spud involved, everyone's experience is better for it.”
Danielle Hagan
Danielle Hagan
Government Innovation Specialist
“A joy to work together! You helped us learn how communities are created, nurtured, and sustained!”
Ravi Gundlapalli
Ravishankar Gundlapalli
CEO, MentorCloud
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let’s shape what comes next.