Our story

Around the world, there are incredible women with brilliant ideas, unique products, innovative services, and powerful stories. Yet, many lack the marketing knowledge needed to scale their business and realize their full potential. 

This discovery inspired the creation of The Dearden Group: a space where women can connect, learn, and grow as a collective force. The Dearden Group is dedicated to equipping women with the marketing skills needed to succeed independently. 

The vision? Women-led businesses driving global change. The Dearden Group firmly believes that women, occupying leadership roles across various industries, have the potential to uplift entire communities with their ideas and innovation.

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Meet Laura

Laura Bryan, founder of The Dearden Group, is a dynamic marketing expert and proud feminist. Powered by positivity, Laura is excited by the opportunity to support the next generation of female entrepreneurs. 

With a wealth of marketing knowledge, Laura is ready to help your business grow. Her expertise encompasses a wide array of skills, from crafting brand identities to content development, allowing her to create comprehensive marketing strategies that are uniquely tailored to her clients' needs. 

As an eager lifelong learner, Laura has a Master’s in Integrated Marketing Communications from Georgetown University and a BSBA in Entrepreneurship and Marketing from Elon University. Her growth mindset ensures that she continuously seeks innovative practices and remains up-to-date on the latest marketing techniques and trends so that she can provide her clients with the best solutions. 

When she’s not busy creating marketing magic, Laura is an avid traveler with a passion for exploring new destinations and immersing herself in local cultures. Whether it’s learning to surf in New Zealand, attending witchcraft circles under the full moon in Scotland, or taking a Bollywood dance class in India, she loves to dive into the unique experiences each place has to offer. Laura also enjoys baking, hiking, yoga, dancing, kickboxing, and writing. She’s always on the lookout for new skills to master—embracing every opportunity to live life to the fullest. 

To learn more about Laura’s interests, check out her recent blog posts.

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As a digital nomad, Laura has lived in…

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Charlotte, North Carolina | New York City, New York | Edinburgh, Scotland | London, England | Heidelberg, Germany | Wellington, New Zealand | Vienna, Austria | Blantyre, Malawi

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TRAVEL TRACKER:

Countries: 26

Continents: 5

Next stop: South Korea

Wherever you may be located, Laura is globally oriented and has experience working with individuals across the globe.

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Our core commitments

Empowerment: Championing women’s stories and equipping them with tools to succeed

Creativity: Thinking boldly and crafting innovative solutions that inspire

Feminism: Breaking down barriers and advocating for women’s rights worldwide

Inclusivity: Creating spaces where every woman feels valued, heard, and essential to our mission

Resilience: Transforming challenges into opportunities and rising stronger every time

Community: Building a global network of women because together, we achieve more

Positivity: Spreading joy and creating a vibrant, uplifting culture

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