June 2026 feels a little different around here.
After years of dreaming, creating, learning, failing, rebuilding, and believing, Campfire Creative Co. officially soft launched this month. The website is live, the business is fully licensed and certified to operate, and for the first time, this idea that once only existed in notebooks and late-night conversations around kitchen tables is now real.
And honestly… that feeling is hard to put into words.
Campfire Creative Co. was built on storytelling, connection, and community. The name itself comes from something timeless: people gathering together to share stories, ideas, laughter, struggles, and hope. Around a campfire, everyone belongs. That is the kind of business I want to build.
As a Native-owned creative agency rooted in rural Washington, this business carries pieces of where I come from. Native traditions taught me the importance of community, resilience, respect, and remembering those who came before us. Entrepreneurship runs deeply in my family, especially through the example of strong women who taught me how to work hard, lead with heart, and create opportunities even when resources were limited.
This business is for them too.
Launching Campfire Creative Co. has been both exciting and terrifying. There were moments I questioned myself, moments I wondered if I was capable of building something bigger than the career path I already knew. But somewhere along the way, I realized believing in yourself is also part of the journey.
And I’ve already come farther than I ever thought possible.
One of the biggest blessings so far has been the overwhelming support from the community. Seeing new followers join our Facebook page during this soft launch has meant more than you know. Every follow, share, comment, and message reminds me that people believe in what we’re building here.
So truly — thank you.
Right now, Campfire Creative Co. is in its early stages. We are actively looking for project opportunities, partnerships, and leads while continuing to grow our team, sharpen our brand, and expand our vision. We want to help businesses, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, and rural communities tell their stories in meaningful ways through branding, marketing, design, websites, social media, and creative strategy.
This is only the beginning.
I also could not write this without thanking my husband, Nathan. Entrepreneurship can feel lonely sometimes, especially in the beginning when you’re betting on yourself before the results exist. His support, encouragement, patience, and belief in me helped push this dream into reality. Sometimes all it takes is one person reminding you that you can do hard things.
And maybe that’s what this whole journey has been about.
Believing.
Creating.
Building something meaningful together.
So here we are — another story beginning around the campfire.
Thank you for being here this early in the journey. We cannot wait to see where this road leads next.
— Whitney Somday
Founder, Campfire Creative Co.