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Erika O'Neal owner and founder is a Bastrop County native who pursued her passion for art and media by attending school in Arizona and residing in the Scottsdale area for eleven years. With over 20 years of marketing experience, she has assisted numerous companies and non-profit organizations with business planning, promotional marketing and digital marketing services.

CURRENTLY: Erika is busy with Bastrop Guide, and as the new President of the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce. These days you'll find her behind camera as the chamber President updating the community and members of all things chamber news, attending and hosting ribbon cuttings, mixers, luncheons and serving on various committees and boards. You can also catch her live on Instagram and Facebook filming short promotional videos at local events, and conducting interviews for Bastrop Guide.

PAST PROJECTS: Co-founder of the first Education Foundation for Smithville ISD formed as A.C.E and now known as the Smithville Education Foundation. She led the Education Foundation as president for a successful 3-year term and hosted the first Cinco de Mayo Festival fundraiser for the foundation. She has dedicated countless hours to serving on past committees and volunteering within her communities.

Erika has gained valuable experience photographing numerous promotional events for Toyota, including the release of the Yaris, and promoting the Toyota Tundra. She has also offered her promotional services for various college events.

Additionally, she provided meet and greet photography services for a Black Eyed Peas concert in Glendale, Arizona, and videography services for a VIP event hosted by Activision for the release of Tony Hawk's Motion Skateboarding game in Scottsdale, Arizona, where she had the opportunity to meet DJ Jazzy Jeff.

When she's not busy working, Erika enjoys spending quality with her loved ones, indulging her passion for landscape photography, traveling, cycling, and exploring the great outdoors. She's always on the lookout for new experiences and ideas to learn and grow.



"Always thankful for the support that I have behind me... my children, family and friends who join me on my journey through life"

Erika

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