About Us
We’re passionate catalysts for social good.
Turning purpose into momentum for organizations building a more just, equitable, and sustainable world.
Our anchor
We’re here to amplify the changemakers working toward a more just, equitable, and sustainable world. Our core values keep us grounded in what matters: protecting human dignity, advocating for marginalized communities, and caring for the planet we all share.
We believe communication can move hearts and minds; when it’s grounded in meaning, it can change outcomes. We help purpose-driven organizations clarify what they stand for, make that clarity resonant, and translate it into strategic communication that mobilizes action and drives real change.
Our Story
20+ years of making waves for organizations that make a difference.
Big Sea is a woman- and minority-owned, fully distributed B Corporation with roots in St. Petersburg, Florida, and Asheville, North Carolina. Our team of 30+ strategists, designers, technologists, and storytellers share one belief: good work should create good in the world.
We began in 2005 as a web development agency, quickly becoming one of the most trusted teams in the Tampa Bay area for websites that were not only beautiful, but intuitive, content-driven, and built for long-term success. By 2012, our clients were asking for more. They trusted our ability to communicate clearly, strategically, and with purpose, which led us to expand into marketing services. Since then, we’ve grown into a story-first, full-funnel agency blending brand, strategy, design, development, and campaigns that move missions forward.
In 2022, we launched Cordelia Labs, a spin-off agency built with partner Jodi Andrews to meet the needs of organizations with large, complex advertising landscapes. Big Sea leads full-service strategy and creative; Cordelia Labs supports clients with strong internal creative teams who need expert media execution at scale.
Two agencies. Two complementary strengths. One shared goal: helping purpose-driven organizations reach the people who need them most.
B Corp Commitment & Impact
Purpose isn’t a tagline for us; it’s a responsibility.
Becoming a Certified B Corp formalized the values we were already living. It holds us accountable to making decisions that center people, equity, and the planet—and it reinforces our belief that communication should be used ethically, responsibly, and with intention.
Our certification shapes everything we do: how we choose partners, how we support our team, how we operate internally, and how we contribute to a more just and sustainable future.
Who We Are
We think before we build.
Research, data, and insight shape every decision so your communication is both resonant and effective.
Over two decades of doing this well.
With over 20 years of experience in healthcare, nonprofit, education, and social good spaces, we know your rhythms, challenges, and opportunities.
We care hard.
We take exceptional care of our people so they can take exceptional care of your mission.
We play well with boards.
We show receipts, cut red tape, and build consensus, even in complex stakeholder environments.
MEET THE TEAM
Our TeamAnd the award goes to …
We don’t chase accolades. We chase impact. The recognition just proves what happens when bold ideas meet purpose-driven partners.
How we work
We don’t start with tactics. We start with meaning.
Every engagement begins with uncovering the central narrative behind a mission: why it matters, who it serves, and what it changes. Then we build the systems that carry that narrative into the world with clarity and consistency.
Story-First Systems
We lead with message and meaning, then build the websites and full-funnel marketing systems that carry that story to the people who need to understand it.
Vision + Velocity
Our proprietary marketing engagement model pairs high-level strategic clarity (Vision) with flexible, sprint-based execution (Velocity). The result: alignment with real momentum, without confusion or drift.
Our core values
Love the Who
Relationships matter. Kindness matters. We show up with empathy and respect.
Positively Impact
We push for better: better outcomes, better systems, better experiences for our clients and our team.
Own It
We step up. We take responsibility. We move work forward with intention and integrity.
Be Brave
We bring our full selves to the work and make space for others to do the same, even when it’s uncomfortable.