Mikala Harden (She/Her) is the Founder and Creative Director of Say Hey There, an award-winning creative studio based in Omaha, Nebraska that partners with nonprofits and community development and enrichment organizations.

With more than 15 years of experience in marketing and communications, she specializes in brand strategy, community-centered marketing, and compelling storytelling. Mikala orchestrates design, writing, video, and more to help organizations build awareness, deepen connections, and inspire action.

Say Hey There helps organizations stay on-brand, clarify their voice, and tell their stories—whether serving as an extension of an internal team for an event or special project, or leading ongoing strategy with the thoughtfulness of an in-house marketing department.

In addition to her marketing work, Mikala is the writer behind Cause & Culture, a column produced by The Reader, now part of Nebraska Public Media. The column highlights diverse local people and organizations driving real change, offering a platform for the meaningful efforts shaping Omaha’s cultural landscape.

Mikala has participated in panels on branding, storytelling, entrepreneurship, and modern marketing at events hosted by the Millard Business Association and the Omaha chapters of the American Advertising Federation and the International Association of Business Communicators. Her work has been featured in the Omaha Chamber’s We Don’t Coast blog.

Outside of her professional work, Mikala enjoys supporting the arts and attending community celebrations. Mikala is a past president and longtime board member of the Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards and remains actively involved as the organization’s marketing sponsor.

As a true INFJ, she spends her spare time with her family, indulging in self-care, writing, practicing yoga, and curling up in a cozy spot with a good book.