Allison Wessel
Publicist. Entrepreneur. Creative. Strategist. Content Curator. Bibliophile.
An intellectualist at heart, I love learning and am constantly evolving my creative work. After graduating from DePaul University with a degree in public relations + advertising, I worked at a boutique creative agency as a publicist for multiple hospitality accounts, immersing myself in day-to-day client relations (I even have the hand model photos to prove it!). Diving into the deep end of PR can be overwhelming, but my “first born daughter perfectionist” mentality and ”make it happen” work ethic proved successful time and time again. Within the first 3 years of my career, I had secured over 500 placements in coveted local + national publications.
In 2020, I entered the daunting freelance world before biting the bullet by claiming the entrepreneur lifestyle for good. During this time, I expanded my capabilities to showcase my eye for design with branding, graphic design, website design, and social media content creation. As a self taught designer, I’m always improving my skills + continually challenges myself with side projects.
Fast forward to today... I specialize in social media + media relations for the design industry, working with interior designers, architects and home decor brands to elevate their presence across digital + traditional media. But I also branch out and work with other brands, especially if they are owned by a badass woman.
Now here’s the fun stuff: I’m an Aquarius who loves mezcal cocktails, Taylor Swift and binging the latest true crime documentary. As a borderline OCD perfectionist, I hate when documents aren’t formatted correctly (aka my way) and nothing gives me more joy than starting a new planner or journal. I’m also an introverted extravert (INFJ here!), who is always down for a fun night out (preferably in Boystown #ally), but is perfectly content staying in and reading a new book. I’m currently based in Chicago with the love of my life: my miniature dachshund Annie James.