12/23/2025
One Wednesday 27 years ago, I came home from my job as a sales manager at a local media company, miserable with the working environment and missing my newborn baby so much I could hardly stand it. That evening my husband said, "Quit your job and start an advertising agency." I told him he was crazy to suggest that I walk away from a good paying job with a new baby. He insisted, believing in me more than I believed in myself. A few weeks later, I quit my job and took a leap of faith, and Outburst Advertising was "born."
The last 27 years have been one of the best adventures of my life. Every customer that walked through our doors has been a gift, and many have become lifelong friends. I will be forever grateful for the opportunity to partner with so many amazing businesspeople in our community.
But what has really made Outburst so amazing are the women that I have worked with. They made coming into the office fun! I could go on for pages remembering the silly hijinks (whether it was taking my dog to a strip club, themed birthday parties, or drunk office yoga when I went out of town) their creativity never failed to make me laugh. Katherine, Amy, Ryanne, and Sara... you made Outburst more than a job, you made it an adventure, and I love you all more than you'll ever know!
So, after 27 years, I have officially been "voted off the island" and Outburst Advertising will turn the page of a new adventure with Ryanne Hawes leading the team. Ryanne started at Outburst when she was 20 years old and newly graduated from college. It's been so fun watching her grow and develop into one of the best designers I've ever seen, in addition to an amazing leader. I can't wait to see how she takes Outburst forward!!
So, to all of our customers/friends and my amazing coworkers, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for one of the best times of my life!!
On to the next adventure...
xoxo
Cheryl