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
Mikala Harden (She/Her) is the Founder and Creative Director of Say Hey There. With more than 15 years of experience in marketing and communications, she specializes in brand strategy, messaging, and storytelling. Mikala orchestrates all of the creative arts together—design, writing, video, and more—to help organizations deepen connections, build awareness, and inspire action.
In addition to her marketing work, Mikala is the writer behind Cause & Culture, a column produced by The Reader in partnership with Nebraska Public Media. The column highlights diverse local people and organizations driving real change, offering a platform for the meaningful efforts shaping Omaha’s vitality and 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.
She enjoys supporting the arts and attending community festivals and 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.
Awards & Recognition
Say Hey There partners with nonprofits and community-based organizations to help them stay on-brand, clarify their voice, and tell their stories with consistency and intention. 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, the studio brings intentional processes and creative collaboration to every engagement.
This cross-channel approach was honored with a Pinnacle Award from the Omaha Chapter of the American Marketing Association for excellence in Nonprofit Integrated Marketing, recognizing the impact of a unified campaign spanning social media, email, television, radio, podcasts, influencer partnerships, and more.
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. Learn more.
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.
