👋 Hi there! I'm Venessa, a passionate advocate for 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀, specializing in custom promotional apparel and products designed to ignite your brand's visibility and engagement.

My professional journey has been an incredible blend of experiences—from working in 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 for the USAF to leading 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 in the education sector. 

With over a decade of expertise in 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, I've developed a keen eye for what makes brands resonate and thrive.

Leaving the corporate world to embrace mompreneurship, I now channel my knowledge and creativity into empowering other businesses. 

We craft custom-designed apparel, embroidery, brand design, and promotional products to ensure Houston's SMBs and startups leave a memorable mark in today's dynamic market.

Our unwavering commitment to excellence and meticulous attention to detail guarantee that every client receives top-notch products and exceptional service. 

Grounded in family values, I deeply understand the importance of balance, commitment, and community. 

My volunteer work with the MS Society, Ronald McDonald House, and local schools has enriched my perspective, emphasizing the power of organization, perseverance, and dedication. 

These experiences infuse every project with a personal touch and a professional edge.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗲 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂

I thrive on partnering with 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗠𝗕𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀—whether you're in 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵, 𝗲-𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲, 𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀. 

Our mission is to elevate your brand through premium promotional apparel and products. We recognize the unique challenges and opportunities within these industries and are dedicated to crafting solutions that amplify your brand's strength and professionalism. 

From outfitting your team with custom-branded workwear to creating standout promotional items for your special events, we're here to make your brand unforgettable.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂

My transition from corporate marketing to mompreneurship is fueled by a desire to blend professional expertise with heartfelt passion. 

Our team is dedicated to ensuring your business shines with high-quality, custom solutions tailored to your specific needs. 

Your success is our mission, and we're committed to exceeding your expectations with every project.

📩 Reach out to me today to explore how we can enhance your brand.

Venessa Homewood

One of my favorite holiday traditions? Grocery shopping for Thanksgiving with my mom and sister. 

It might sound simple, but it’s become such a special part of our year. We turn a routine trip into a little fun, catching up on life, reminiscing about past holidays, and joking around in the aisles. 

There’s something about those moments together that really grounds me, a reminder of what the season is all about. 

This year, H-E-B sold these adorable Santa hats, and suddenly, the grocery store felt more festive than ever. 

What’s interesting is how H-E-B used branding here, without even putting a logo on the hat. The hat itself captures the spirit of H-E-B and Christmas all in one. Anyone who buys the hat, takes a photo in their store, and posts it on social media is promoting the H-E-B brand naturally, without even realizing it. 

When we saw them on the shelf, we put our hats on right away and couldn’t stop smiling and giggling. It was like a little reminder that the holidays are about joy, connection, and having fun with the people we love. We also got a lot of smiles and compliments from other shoppers who asked where they could find the cute hats! 🤠

So, whether it’s shopping with family, decorating your home, or just taking a moment to breathe and enjoy the season, I hope everyone finds time to cherish those small, meaningful moments. 

What are your favorite traditions that make this time of year special? 

And hey, maybe a simple Santa hat will be part of your tradition too, spreading cheer and maybe a little brand magic along the way. Want to put your brand on a festive hat? DM me to find out how!

Empowering Houston SMBs and Startups with Custom Promotional Products that Drive Engagement & Growth | Former Marketing Communications Director Turned Mompreneur | Dedicated to Community Impact |

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AuraSeed

Co-Founder

Business Development Executive

GWI is a leading market research company that provides insights on the digital consumer across 47 countries to the world's largest brands, marketing agencies and media organisations.

Our data represents more than 2.4 billion connected consumers, which we leverage to create 40,000 data points to profile internet users around the world.

I help collaborate with business media and entertainment organisations to win more ad revenue through leveraging market leading syndicated research, 

We work with many big multinational media companies including Fox International, CNN,BBC, The Guardian, Google, Microsoft, YouTube, Twitter, Snap and many more.

Corporate Business Development - Media

Prime Air, A HEICO Company

Aerospace Broker Assistant

InterQuest Group

Intelligent Automation Consultant 

At AuraSeed, we know the frustrations many founders have with agencies: overpromising, underdelivering, and leaving you wondering if you’re just funding their payroll. 

Too many agencies follow a cookie-cutter approach, overwork their teams, and treat your brand like just another account in their portfolio.

We’re not about that.

We’ve actively gone against the grain. AuraSeed is boutique by design, meaning we take on fewer clients so we can do the work right. 

No overworked account managers juggling 15+ brands. You’ll work directly with me and a dedicated team of skilled email experts who are fully invested in your success.

We not only increase your email performance, we build build brands long term.  

We act as your outsourced in-house team, focused on sustainable growth, not just vanity metrics. We don’t stop at sending emails; we build retention strategies and premium customer journeys that drive measurable revenue and increase customer lifetime value.

We know founders often feel like they have to micromanage their agency to avoid the bare minimum. 

At AuraSeed, we prioritise transparency, accountability, and collaboration to earn your trust - and your results.

If you’re tired of agencies that treat your brand like a number and want a partner who’s as invested as you are, let’s talk.

Book a discovery call, and I’ll show you exactly how we help e-commerce brands scale profitably.

Sean Miller

Email Marketers 📢

Looking to work with one of the top boutique DTC agencies in the game?

AuraSeed is hiring.

We’re on the lookout for:

🖌️ A High-End Email Designer - Someone with an eye for art direction, branding, and aesthetic high performing email design. You live for beautiful layouts and thoughtful visual storytelling (We are known for our designs)

📩 An Email Marketing Manager - Someone who loves strategy, Klaviyo, brand and copywriting, and wants to help scale  fast growing 7- to 8-figure DTC brands through quality, on-brand retention marketing.

We’re not an easy agency to get into, and that’s by design.

Too many agencies burn out their team, underpay, overpromise their clients, and underdeliver.

We built AuraSeed to be the opposite.

1. We focus on long-term relationships, both with clients and our team.
 
2. We deliver world-class work while keeping creativity and integrity at the core.

3. We’re proud of our perfect Trustpilot record and the waiting list of brands wanting to work with us.

4. We live by the principle of unreasonable hospitality, for clients and each other.

If you want to be part of a luxury-level agency where the standard is high, the culture is tight (no egos), and the work actually matters…

👇 Drop a like and comment “Interested” and I’ll reach out personally.

We scale brands. And we LIVE for it.

Founder of AuraSeed | Building the worlds best DTC Email Marketing Agency⚡︎

This month has been busy and my brain is a little fried trying to ensure Q4 is record breaking for our clients. 

As much as I love creating content.... customers come first. 

Therefore I don't have much time to write something profound (not that I am usually the Marcus Aurelius of retention marketing) 

BUT I do have some time to share some more Email Art... 

ENJOY ☕

Founder of AuraSeed | Brands come here when they want world class emails ⚡︎

We just designed the perfect email for Iman Gadzhi’s eyewear brand. 😎

HILLS Eyewear just went through a rebrand - and I LOVE it.

Minimal. Restrained. Stylish. Luxury.

Everything a premium DTC brand should feel like.

Now, we design emails for a lot of incredible brands...

But this one felt personal.

Iman was a huge inspiration for me in the early days.

Six years ago, when I’d just lost my mum and was driving vans through the middle of an English winter, it was those early Iman videos that reminded me of the hero’s journey. That there was still something powerful I could build.

His success in marketing,  and his rare mix of discipline, spirituality, and ambition was a catalyst for me.

Fast forward to today, I run a successful DTC email marketing agency.

So this project felt full-circle.

If you’re looking for an email team, HILLS Eyewear we’ve got you. 🪐

All original AuraSeed creations 📧

98% of Klaviyo audits I see are the work of cowboys 🤠

Every month, we have brands joining us off the back of how solid and insightful our email audits are.

We often get told how impressive they were, and how jam-packed they are with custom insights that no other agency got close to spotting.

There’s no secret.

I just put 3–4 hours aside, dive deep and do the hard work 🎧🛸

I do this because it's actually a passion of mine. 

Most audits out there are 95% templates, with a few token “custom” notes peppered in to make them look bespoke.

We focus on a holistic breakdown of your retention strategy:

 → Pre-purchase content pillars
 → Offer mechanics
 → Post-purchase journey
 → Email design, style, and structure
 → Customer LTV
 → Underperforming benchmarks - with clear rationale on why and how to fix them
 → Campaign strategy ideation + past performance analysis
 → Deliverability review

 → + A complimentary Welcome Email 1 redesign (so you can see how elevated your brand could look)

After that, we can consult on your Meta and performance marketing strategy.

Because when you combine:

Profitable Acquisition × Retention × Creative Flow = SCALE

Email marketing is changing in 2026. 

Brands who can create content and emails with soul will be the ones standing out. 

When soul is scarce, it becomes valuable. 

If you want my stream of consciousness on this idea with some real practical examples - I promise you this will be 2 minutes and thirty seconds well spent 👇

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