About

Our Mission

We care deeply about the community and the local causes and initiatives that enrich our lives. Say Hey There’s mission is to amplify the voices of organizations that are making a positive difference in the world so they can boost their impact. We can help you speak up and be heard.  

We work towards accomplishing our mission every day by providing exceptional marketing and communications guidance and sharing brand stories in an authentic and inclusive way that will raise awareness and inspire connections.

Behind the Scenes

As the Founder and Creative Director of Say Hey There, Mikala Harden (She/Her) draws upon her 15-year career in marketing and communications to help clients define and manage a brand strategy. As both a strategic leader and team collaborator, Mikala orchestrates all of the creative arts together, including design, writing, video and more, to raise awareness and inspire action.

Mikala has participated in panels about branding, storytelling, and entrepreneurship at events hosted by the Omaha chapters of IABC (International Association of Business Communicators) and AAF (American Advertising Federation), and has been featured in the Omaha Chamber’s We Don’t Coast blog.

In her spare time, Mikala enjoys supporting the arts. She is a past president and longtime board member of the Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards, and remains involved to this day as the website sponsor. As a music journalist, she has been supportive of Omaha’s hip hop scene since 2013 through a longtime blog and having work published in The Reader. Mikala also enjoys volunteering for community events.

Founder Mikala Harden's Headshot

Merch Shop

Have you seen our line of “No.” merchandise? Ignite your inner feminist with every wear. Our mission is to design and curate pieces that will help you feel empowered and inspired. Made for creatives by creatives.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

True commitment to DEI&A stretches far beyond a statement on a website. For us, it means being intentional leaders when it comes to imagery, language, and accessibility on a daily basis.

It’s incredibly important to us that the marketing assets and organizational communications we are creating and putting out into the world are authentic, inclusive, and representative of the diverse communities being served by each of our clients. This means being proactive about these factors when casting, storytelling, selecting images, crafting language, and considering all other factors that make up a brand’s identity.

We firmly believe that diverse minds, people, and spaces are what make us better. Better creatives, better thinkers, and ultimately, better people.

Say Hey There is a proud agency partner of accessiBe, a tool that allows websites to be inclusive, accessible, and ADA & WCAG compliant. Learn more on our offerings page, or try the free scanning tool below to find out if your website is accessible and ADA compliant.

It has been wonderful to partner directly with Mikala for over five years! She always stays up-to-date on the current trends, presents innovative and creative ways to keep costs within budget, and assists with strategic planning that allows continued growth. Her marketing, branding, and design skills allow her to easily assist with any needs that may arise. Mikala’s hard work ethic, high integrity, and desire to always do what is right, make her an extremely reliable and valuable asset to our organization. Over time, Mikala has helped grow our social media presence and general brand awareness through her support of our internal marketing team. It’s been my pleasure to partner with Say Hey There over the years and work directly with Mikala on a variety of long-term and one-time projects. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our organization. I would recommend Say Hey There to any business seeking outstanding marketing and branding assistance.
Chelsey HaasVP of MarketingChild Saving Institute