HEY, I'M MONICA!
Serial Entrepreneur With Three Six Figure Businesses...
And I want the same for YOU.
Becoming my own boss has genuinely changed my life...
I now have the freedom and flexibility to run my businesses on my terms.
Not to mention, host a podcast, lead a group coaching program for Entrepreneurs & Experts, audition for my own gigs, AND create my own schedule as a work from home Mama!
But the big leap from Actor to Marketing Pro to four-time six figure business owner, didn't happen overnight.
Here's the tea on how I went from struggling actor with $15 in my pocket, to Serial Entrepreneur...

Background:
- Came to New York from St. Louis to pursue acting and attended drama school at NYU.
- Started a theater company with friends from NYU after graduation.
Introduction to marketing:
- Discovered passion for marketing and PR while managing the theater company.
- First press release caught the attention of The New York Times.
Shift to marketing:
- In 2014, decided to proactively pursue marketing.
- Started an internship that evolved into a full-time role as Director of Marketing for a Broadway Producer.
ENTREPRENEURIAL BUG:
- In 2015, launched a custom coloring book business, Curious Custom.
- Grew the business into a six-figure venture, serving clients like Holland America, The Ritz Carlton, Compass, etc.
BROADWAY EXPERIENCE:
- Worked on notable Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, including Once On This Island and Spring Awakening.
- Introduced to course creation, membership sites, and high-ticket programs.
PANDEMIC VENTURE LAUNCH:
- In March 2020, turned passion for custom murder mysteries into a business. Initially aimed to provide work for out-of-work actors and creatives.
- Grew into a six-figure business with 25+ murder mystery party games and nationwide hosts.
MARKETING AGENCY LAUNCH:
- In January 2021, left Dir. of Marketing position at Davenport Theatrical to start own Marketing Agency, Big Leap Brands.
The TheaterMakers Studio ACQUISITION:
- In May 2023, acquired The TheaterMakers Studio.
- The TheaterMakers Studio became my fourth six-figure business.
NOW:
- Through our mix of done-for-you services, group coaching programs, and courses, we offer a unique variety of solutions for Entrepreneurs, Producers, and Small Business Owners.

My family. My WHY.
In my spare time (LOL), you can find me doing creative play with my boys, walking my dog, or watching RuPaul’s Drag Race my wife. I love to be silly with my boys and work every day to create the life I want to live.
Plus, I have help from these wonderful ladies
MEET THE TEAM!

Abbie Martin
MARKETING DIRECTOR

Summer Groh
CLIENT RELATIONS & SALES MANAGER

Theresa Pereira
MARKETING ASSISTANT