all good things have GRIT.
our vision
To build a space for creators to grow + thrive. Where perspectives + voices matter. Where risk means growth. Where passion + grit yield rewards.
our team
Grit Studio was established in 2017 to pursue a passion for elevating businesses that have unique stories, interesting vibes and a potential to impact the world for the better. Our team is made of best-in-class industry experts, master multitaskers, mom bosses & out-of-the-box creatives.
We’re proud to be one of >1% of women-owned creative agencies.
Justyna Wilson
VP STRATEGY + ACCOUNTS
15+ years of experience driving marketing, digital innovation, positioning & go to market strategies across DTC & B2B brands. Passionate about growth, driving top line revenue through targeted programs across 360 strategies and holistic view of the business. Justyna is also a previous restaurant owner and mom to Mila.
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Molli Mayeron
DIRECTOR, CONTENT + PRODUCTION
Molli is an Emmy-nominated producer, writer, and content director specializing in entertainment, beauty and wellness. She has 15+ years experience creating innovative content for agencies and networks including MTV, CBS and NBC. When she's not editing copy or ideating campaigns, she can be found binging the latest shows or brunching her way through Los Angeles.
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Alysse Weilmuenster
DIRECTOR, SOCIAL + PARTNERSHIPS
Alysse joined Grit Studio in 2018, bringing with her an incredible artistic eye, deep partnership roots and social media expertise rooted in design and fashion. She’s also an artist whose work is inspired by the female form and sustainability - see her work here.
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Erin Fabio
FOUNDER + CEO
Erin has an 15+ years of experience in content marketing on both the agency and brand sides of the table. She specializes in content creation and strategy for consumer and retail brands in both the beauty and wellness spaces. Brands she’s worked with include Bluemercury, Sassoon, Walt Disney Studios, ABC Family, Lifetime, Marlo Thomas + many others. Erin lives in the Washington, D.C. area and she’s a mom to 2 babies and 2 doggos. Yoga keeps her sane, coffee keeps her going.
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Emilie Vo
DIRECTOR, CREATIVE + DESIGN
Emilie worked in Los Angeles as a visual designer in the fashion industry for the last three years. As an illustrator her clients have included Disney, Marvel, and 7Leaves Cafe. Now a transplant living in Oakland, California, she enjoys her quiet days telling jokes to her many unamused plants.
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Ellie Komen
DESIGN ASSOCIATE
Ellie is a graphic designer and digital illustrator specializing in the beauty and wellness space. She has a variety of print and digital asset experience ranging from packaging design to content creation. Brands she’s worked with include Nordstrom, Nordstrom x Nike, Charles Schulz Peanuts, and UNITE Haircare. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, watching movies, and keeping up with the latest beauty trends.
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Claire Rollins
SENIOR CONTENT COORDINATOR
Claire joined the team after graduating from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2021. She has an eye for content creation stemmed from her love of social media and the digital world. When Claire isn’t running our clients social media accounts she is most likely exploring D.C. or trying a new pasta recipe.
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Katie Fernberg
CONTENT COORDINATOR
After graduating with a B.A. in Organizational Sciences and Media Studies from George Washington University this spring, Katie joined the Grit team full time as a Content Coordinator. She loves to channel her creative side with her work at Grit, whether that is through email creation or filming a popular Tik Tok trend. Katie enjoys hot yoga, iced vanilla lattes with almond milk, and exploring new places in D.C. in her free time.
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