Over 15 years of experience across marketing strategy, editorial leadership, and creative direction — now focused entirely on helping founders close the gap between the business they've built and the brand that represents it.
Rachael Baxter is the Founder and Creative Director of Baxter & Co., where she partners with founders and leadership teams to clarify positioning, strengthen narrative, and build visibility that supports measurable business growth.
She brings over 15 years of experience across marketing strategy, editorial leadership, and creative direction — combining strategic clarity with hands-on execution. Her work focuses on translating vision into structured, high-performing brand systems.
Rachael specializes in brand strategy, rebranding, campaign development, content direction, and customer journey design. She supports organizations in building cohesive brand ecosystems that drive recognition, alignment, and growth.
Her experience spans finance, healthcare, technology, entertainment, sports, and media — with a multi-industry perspective shaped by work with leading firms in New York City.
Led national print and digital expansion with distribution in over 350 Barnes & Noble locations and a subscriber base across 25 countries. Built a scalable, audience-first platform grounded in strong positioning and consistent storytelling.
Panelist at the International Young Leaders Assembly contributing to discussions on leadership, storytelling, and global impact.
Host of a podcast exploring leadership, reinvention, and growth for founders.
Rachael is a co-owner of a high-end boxing and fitness studio in Charleston, South Carolina, where she contributed to the launch of a modern athletic lifestyle brand — bringing firsthand experience in positioning and marketing a consumer-facing business from the ground up.
She also serves as President of the SHE Leads Group Elevate Chapter, where she supports mentorship, collaboration, and referral-driven partnerships among women in business.
Based in Charleston and the Upstate, Rachael works with founders and leadership teams to build brands that are clear, differentiated, and positioned for sustained growth. Her approach is grounded in clarity, alignment, and intentional execution — ensuring brands not only communicate effectively, but perform.