About Nouveau Riche
Meet Our Team
Jauntel Taffe, MBA
A dynamic leader and true social media enthusiast, Jauntel is the visionary CEO of Nouveau Riche Consulting Marketing Agency, where she helps brands elevate their digital presence and drive impactful marketing strategies.
With over a decade of experience, Jauntel’s expertise spans organic and paid social media strategy, influencer marketing, holistic media investment, analytics, and management. She has successfully navigated the corporate marketing landscape, working with both B2C and B2B brands across social media, traditional, and digital media platforms.
Throughout her career, she has collaborated with Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, including American Diabetes Association, iHeartMedia, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Color Wow Cosmetics, Kelley Blue Book, Autotrader, American Credit Acceptance, and Asbury Automotive Group, among others.
Jauntel holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from Georgia Southern University and an MBA from Ashford University’s Forbes School of Business.
She is passionate about bringing corporate-level marketing expertise to small and medium-sized businesses, helping them scale, compete, and thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
At Nouveau Riche Consulting, Jauntel is committed to innovative, results-driven marketing that amplifies brand identity and fuels business growth.
Stephane Mukendi
Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Stéphane Mukendi is a business executive, entrepreneur, and strategic partnerships leader with over 15 years of experience building influential relationships that drive growth, visibility, and long-term value. As Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Nouveau Riche Consulting, he leads business development initiatives, cultivates high-impact collaborations, and connects clients with opportunities that expand their reach and influence.
Throughout his career, Stéphane has worked with notable figures including Akon, Keith Sweat, Stephan Speaks, and Dr. Bobby Price, while helping brands and organizations create strategic partnerships that elevate their market presence.
His experience includes collaborations involving brands such as H&M, Fashion Nova, and Martell, as well as media and entertainment platforms including BET, VH1, Prime Video, Peacock, and Rolling Stone. Known for his extensive network across business, entertainment, hospitality, and media, Stéphane specializes in turning relationships into results and creating opportunities that fuel lasting success.
Alanna Williams
Ad Specialist
Alanna Williams is an Ads Specialist at Nouveau Riche Consulting, a digital marketing agency. Originally from New York, she holds a degree in International Business and brings a strategic, data-driven approach to her work. Alanna helps brands effectively reach and convert their target audiences by managing and optimizing paid campaigns across Meta, Google, and TikTok.
Content Specialty: Performance-driven advertising, paid media strategy, and audience targeting across multi-platform digital campaigns.
Seven Ferguson
Marketing Coordinator | Executive Assistant
Seven Ferguson is a Marketing Coordinator and Executive Assistant based in Washington, DC. With a strong foundation in organization, scheduling, and project management, Seven supports day-to-day operations to ensure teams run efficiently and effectively. Originally from Ohio and a graduate of The Ohio State University, Seven brings a disciplined work ethic and a passion for the creative field. Working at the intersection of strategy, content, and execution, Seven plays a key role in bringing ideas to life in a structured and impactful way.
Content Specialty: Project management, operational support, and streamlining workflows across marketing and creative teams.
Tiara Nicole
Brand Director
Tiara Nicole is an influencer and Senior Communications & Enablement Manager with over a decade of experience in brand strategy, design, and consulting. She is passionate about helping brands show up boldly and authentically, transforming complex ideas into cohesive, high-impact brand systems. Blending strategic thinking with creative execution, Tiara believes great branding should feel clear, confident, and engaging.
Content Specialty: Brand strategy, communications, and developing cohesive, high-impact brand systems.
Kay McCalla
Brand Strategist/ Digital Marketer
Kay McCalla is a Brand Strategist and In-House Digital Marketer at Nouveau Riche Consulting, specializing in elevated brand experiences across email, SMS, and web. With a background in Fashion Marketing & Management from SCAD and a minor in Advertising and Branding, she brings a refined, editorial approach to digital strategy. She focuses on creating cohesive, high-performing campaigns that seamlessly blend aesthetics with conversion, ensuring every brand touchpoint feels intentional, sophisticated, and results-driven.
Content Specialty: Luxury campaign development, elevated email and SMS marketing, and high-end website experiences that blend aesthetics with performance.
Alexis Eckler
Social Media Manager | Content Creator
Alexis Eckler is a content creator and social media strategist with a degree in the Business of Fashion from Ohio State University. She works closely with brands and individuals to develop engaging, high-performing content that aligns with their goals and resonates with their target audience.
Content Specialty: Short-form video content, including Reels and TikToks, with a focus on strong hooks and high viral potential.
Kissu Kolawole
Social Media Manager | Content Creator
Kissu is a Social Media Manager and Content Creator at Nouveau Riche Consulting, specializing in content strategy and execution for restaurants and lounges. She manages multiple client accounts monthly, overseeing content creation, posting, and community engagement. Known for turning creative ideas into measurable growth, Kissu ensures brands stay connected and responsive to their audience.
Content Specialty: Social media management, content strategy, and audience engagement for hospitality brands.
Joshlyn Belcher
Social Media Manager | Content Creator
Joshlyn Belcher is an Atlanta-based content creator with a passion for showcasing vibrant lounge and restaurant experiences. She specializes in highlighting brunch and happy hour destinations, capturing the energy and atmosphere that keep guests coming back. In addition to her creative work, Joshlyn is also a property manager and Airbnb host, blending hospitality expertise with marketing insight.
Content Specialty: Lifestyle and hospitality content, with a focus on brunch, nightlife, and experiential dining.
Ebony Forbes
Social Media Manager | Content Creator
Ebony Forbes is a results-driven Social Media Manager specializing in hospitality, beauty, and lifestyle brands. With a sharp eye for emerging trends and a deep understanding of digital culture, she creates content that not only captures attention but drives measurable results. Her approach seamlessly blends strategy and creativity, transforming audience engagement into loyal, paying customers.
Content Specialty: trend-driven content creation for hospitality, beauty, and lifestyle brands.
Our Core Values
INNOVATION
We embrace cutting-edge marketing strategies to keep you ahead.
COLLABORATION
We work closely with you to bring your vision to life.
INTEGRITY
Transparency and honesty are at the heart of everything we do.
Our Mission
We empower businesses by crafting impactful marketing strategies that foster brand growth, enhance customer engagement, and drive measurable success. By combining strategy, creativity, and performance, we help businesses create meaningful connections with their audience.
Our process
We take an innovative, millennial-driven approach to strategically creating strategies that authentically reach your target audience and help your business GROW. Whether it's reaching your audience at SCALE at the right time with the right messaging, partnering your brand with influencers who make sense, or creating and executing social-first content, we are here for you!
Industries we serve
Restaurants
Car Dealerships
Medical Professionals
Brick & Mortar Retail
Government Agencies