team meesh
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Sarah Emanuel
Founder and Creative Director
Sarah is the Creative Director and Founder of Meesh Meesh Media, a digital design agency dedicated to empowering Jewish businesses and brands. Raised in Israel, Sarah’s first culture is deeply rooted in the traditions of her homeland, and Hebrew is her first language. As a proud Jew, Sarah has always been passionate about her heritage, and since October 7th, 2023, her mission has evolved to include being a strong, outspoken voice against anti-Semitism.With a talented team behind her, Sarah leads Meesh Meesh Media in helping clients establish bold and impactful online presences. Her focus is on creating brands that authentically reflect each client’s story and values, ensuring their presence resonates deeply with audiences. Sarah combines creativity with strategic insight to deliver results that drive engagement and growth.
Her agency’s unique strength comes from a profound understanding of the Jewish community and its businesses, allowing her to craft designs that are visually striking while staying true to her clients’ core beliefs. Sarah is known for her leadership, fostering meaningful relationships that encourage collaboration and success.
Based in Los Angeles, Sarah uses design and storytelling as powerful tools for social change, focusing on projects that uplift marginalized voices and create a lasting, positive impact. Moving forward, Sarah is committed to expanding her agency’s reach and collaborating with visionary Jewish brands and allies who are making a real difference in the world.
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Kelly Lennon
Art Director
With a 15-year background in the creative world, Kelly has worn many hats as an Art Director, Graphic Designer, and Retoucher. She spent her formative years in bustling Australian studios, honing her conceptual skills and mastering the nuances of design. Over the last decade, Kelly has had the pleasure of working remotely with boutique Australian agencies and U.S.-based newsrooms.Her portfolio boasts a diverse range of projects, from brand identity to web design, packaging to pitch decks, and a wealth of social media graphics. What drives her? Seeing a project evolve from its initial concept to its final form. Kelly prides herself on meticulous organization, a keen eye for detail, and a genuine passion for collaborating with fellow creatives.
Although Kelly is not Jewish, she has always been, and will continue to be, a staunch ally and a huge supporter of the Jewish community. Her dedication to supporting meaningful causes is reflected in her work, and she stands alongside Meesh Meesh in the mission to empower Jewish businesses.
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Carmen Smith
Social Media Manager
Carmen has over 10 years experience in the social media industry, marketing with brands, and an influencer herself with Little Red Management.
She specializes in finding each clients true voice and building an online community based on authenticity, vulnerability and trust.
I wanted to take a moment to share something deeply personal, as it has had a profound impact on me.
On the evening of October 6th, 2023, at 10:29 PM in Los Angeles, I was working late when I decided to check my social media. It was 6:29 AM on October 7th in Israel. What I witnessed in real time will forever be etched in my memory—the brutal massacre unfolding before my eyes, as our brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers, children and babies were attacked in the most horrific way.
That night, my reality—like so many of ours—shifted forever.
I had already been working in the digital space and had always envisioned starting my own design agency to empower the Jewish community, to find my own voice as a Jew on social media, and to fight the rise of anti-Semitism. But after witnessing such unspeakable tragedy, the urgency to take action became even clearer.
I remember sitting with my brilliant mother during that Passover, in front of the TV, asking for her help in brainstorming a name for my new venture. It didn’t take long before she, in the most calm and knowing way, said, “Meesh Meesh.” That was my first "ah-ha" moment.
Growing up in Haifa, Israel, I have vivid memories of eating apricots and collecting the pits to play games with as children. The word "Meesh Meesh" was tied to so many warm memories. It felt like a perfect fit, and the name of the agency was born.
Just two months later, my mother passed away unexpectedly.
With the collective grief of this war, the lives lost, the families shattered, and the heartbreaking loss of my own mother, like many of us, I am struggling to find hope again. To rediscover light, love, and trust. To rebuild community and stay in the light despite the unbearable weight of it all.
When Yarden Bibas was finally able to lay to rest his two beautiful children and his wife, he shared a few words during his eulogy. When he called out his wife Shiri’s nickname— “Meesh Meesh”—my heart sank, then filled with warmth. I knew in that moment it was another sign, reminding me that the work we are doing, and will continue to do, is on the right path.
Meesh Meesh is connected to something much larger than ourselves, and we will nurture this space with grace, strength, and unwavering purpose.
For my mother.
For the Bibas family.
For the Jewish people.
For Israel.
For humanity.
For Tikkun Olam.
Stay in the light my friends,
Sarah.
