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About The House of JOY

House of JOY is a boutique culture strategy firm founded by Kelli JOY Richardson, Emmy Award winner, CROWN Movement co-creator, SonRise Project founder and 30-year veteran of brand, cultural strategy, and marketing. We're senior people who do the work so our clients have direct access to the strategic thinking, not layers of handoffs. Our edge isn't scale, it's access. Over three decades of relationship-building with coalition partners, cultural voices, community organizations, and industry collaborators. That network doesn't show up on an org chart, but it shows up in real impact and business results. We believe in four simple rules: 1. Relationships and reach: Trust built over years complements media buys 2. Action and awareness: Do the work before you advertise it 3. Movements and moments: Build initiatives that outlast campaigns 4. Senior thinking on every project: Direct access to the team doing the work Every engagement is led by Kelli and our senior team. When the work requires additional capacity, we bring in collaborators we've worked with for years. No scrambling. No strangers. Just trusted partners who know how we operate. Most of our work is project-based. We scope to what you actually need, not what inflates our retainer. WHAT WE DO Cultural Strategy & Insights - We help brands understand what actually matters to communities — through research, listening, and years of lived experience. Coalition Building & Advocacy - We build coalitions that amplify impact — bringing together organizations, advocates, and community partners around shared purpose. Purpose-Driven Campaigns - We create campaigns designed for impact, not just impressions — strategy through execution for initiatives that move culture. Events & Experiences - We produce experiences that bring communities together — from intimate gatherings to national activations and awards shows. Our incredible body of work speaks for itself, and our peers have honored us with 80+ awards.