THIS IS IVY & EDWARD
THIS IS IVY & EDWARD
Ivy & Edward is a cutting-edge talent agency and production company that specializes in diverse representation. We bring together creatives, companies, and the community — to spark transformative experiences.
What we offer
Artist Development - Strategic business planning, branding, positioning, and financial management for creatives to build sustainable ventures.
Talent Agency - Connecting our network of vetted artists with venues, events, corporations, municipalities, and companies that value creative experiences.
Event Production - Facilitating collaborations, showcases, and experiences to strengthen and promote cultural arts within the community and the workplace.
Other top services are Marketing for Creatives,
Monetization Consulting, and Talent Representation.
About The Team
Ivy and Edward Creative Experiences specializes in providing creative business solutions for the economic advancement of the local arts community.
It is our pleasure to connect and harmonize the missions and visions of the collective creative community here in Tampa Bay.
With our combined 25+ years of experience in product & project management, corporate sales, and small business banking, we have extensive expertise to apply to your creative endeavor.
Ivy brings 10 years of experience managing complex technology products and navigating cross-functional teams. She has a passion for helping artists and creatives thrive through strategic business development.
Edward has 15 years in corporate sales and small business banking. He excels at building partnerships and providing financial guidance to grow creative ventures.
Together, Ivy and Edward invite you to experience the magic of creativity and culture at work. We look forward to collaborating with you and discovering innovative ways to accomplish your goals.
Our team believes in the power of the arts to bring people together, foster economic growth, and enrich our communities. We can't wait to get started on amplifying your creative vision.
Who Is Edward
AkA Mike (CEO)
Edward brings 15 years of experience in corporate sales and small business banking to Ivy and Edward Creative Experiences. He excels at building partnerships and providing financial guidance to grow creative ventures of all sizes.
During his accomplished career, Edward has leveraged his personable nature and business acumen to help entrepreneurs accomplish their dreams. He understands the challenges creative professionals face in turning their talents into sustainable ventures.
Edward is dedicated to guiding artists, musicians, designers, and other creatives through the process of building their brands and monetizing their gifts. He advises on business formation, financial management, strategic partnerships, and more to set creative businesses up for longevity and profitability.
In his spare time, Edward enjoys discovering new artists and appreciating the rich creative culture of Tampa Bay. He is constantly inspired by the innovation and imagination of the local community.
Who Is Ivy
AkA Rita (COO)
Ivy brings 10 years of experience managing diverse client portfolios, complex technology products and navigation of cross-functional teams to Ivy and Edward Creative Experiences. She has a passion for helping artists and creatives thrive through strategic business development.
Throughout her career, Ivy had earned several Pragmatic Marketing certifications in addition to being a Certified Online Facilitator. She understands how to turn imagination into reality through executional excellence.
Ivy is committed to empowering the arts community to turn their talents into sustainable income. She advises on brand building, product-market fit, operational scaling, and other areas to set creative businesses up for profitability.
In her personal time, Ivy is an agency signed model and author of a collection of Poetry books. These passions come second to waking every day to the life she has chosen with the person who chose her – Michael Edward!
At Ivy and Edward Creative Experiences, Ivy combines her extensive product leadership experience with her devotion to the arts. She looks forward to guiding clients and talent alike through thoughtful business strategies tailored specifically for their creative endeavors.
