While Betsy isn't a real person, she does represent two very influential women in our founder’s life: her grandmothers.

Mimi

Mimi was a firecracker. She was constantly telling jokes and keeping people on their toes. She believed in having FUN and that it is okay to be a little sassy now and then.

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Grammy

Grammy was always a strict steward of social etiquette. Holiday dinners at her home were always a fancy affair and she taught the importance of etiquette at a young age.

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Betsy

Together, my grandmothers taught me that you must always know the etiquette for the party you're walking into and once you're there, make sure you have some fun too. I've taken this lesson and applied it to much of my life. And, I find that it applies particularly well to social media. Because, after all, we are still talking to people on the other side of that tweet, now, aren't we.

The Betsy Bash team is who I hire when I need results from a social media campaign. They are so easy to work with and always goes the extra mile to deliver.
— Mike Veny, Renowned Speaker & Author

Lauren Ramsey

Chief Engagement Officer

Gavin baker

Digital Strategist

CAITLIN SUNDERLAND

Graphic Designer

AISLINN GARZA

Social Media Manager

See the Team in Action


Recent Events

October 6, 2021

Content Marketing for Creatives

Content marketing is a form of marketing focused on creating and distributing content for a targeted audience online. 


Content marketing increases brand awareness and attracts new customers using free and valuable content. Moreover, a strong content marketing strategy can foster fierce brand loyalty among existing customers.

2112 and the Center for Creative Entrepreneurship are proud to present the virtual panel, “Content Marketing for Creatives,” on Wednesday, October 6th at noon. Learn how to build a sustainable and manageable content marketing strategy and get your questions answered by industry experts.

The panel and Q&A will be featured live on the Center for Creative Entrepreneurship's YouTube channel. Tune in at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, October 6th.

January 2-3, 2021

Virtual Summit: Creative Year Ever

New Year’s is here. Got your resolutions ready? Gonna start that new business? Finish that screenplay? Put up that website? Double your income? Or come February, will those resolutions once again end up being boxed away, along with the holiday decorations?

Make 2021 the year you’ll finally get them done. #goalscrushed

What it will take is one of the most valuable assets you already own: Creativity. Come join us at the Creative Year Ever! Virtual Summit and learn how to leverage your creativity to your advantage. Lauren will be speaking on January 3rd!

Live your most creative self and launch your most creative year ever!

September 24, 2020

Virtual: The Branding Trifecta

Building a brand is a very personal exercise. The founder or owners must truly evaluate why they are in business, who they serve, and how they want to show up in the world.

Are you a solopreneur trying to build a brand bigger than yourself? Are you confused on how to separate your identity from the brand? Are you trying to build your own community for your brand?

Join us for a panel discussion with three women who have conquered this difficult task and learn not only how they did it, but how to navigate the roadblocks they encountered and advice on what they would have done differently should they have to start over.

September 12, 2020

Virtual: Creative Speed Mentoring

Presented by Creative Women’s Co.

Have you always wanted to have a mentor to help maximize your potential?

Do you want to interact with inspiring and successful creative women entrepreneurs in Chicago?

Have you ever attended networking events hoping to meet and learn from women leaders you admire, only to find that approaching them is just too awkward?

No matter what point you are in your career, having a mentor can help you flourish, improve your personal and professional development.

Join Chicago creative women entrepreneurs at our annual speed mentoring event where you’ll get a chance to have a one-on-one discussion with our mentors. You’ll have up to 3 mentors to talk to and ask them the question around career, personal & professional development, and insights on creative entrepreneurship.

September 4, 2020

Like, Comment, & Buy: Social Media for Businesses

Presented by General Assembly

Join GA with a panel of social media experts from Vox Media and Lyft as they discussing strategies to grow your business through social media. Listen to a curated panel of experts on different social media platforms and how this has helped grow their audience or business. Moderated by Lauren Ramsey of Betsy Bash.

April 15, 2020

Deskpass Virtual Chat: The Evolution of Social Media in 2020

This intimate chat will address how social media has changed in 2020 and how you should be leveraging it for your brand.

April 14, 2020

1871 Members-Only Virtual Workshop: How to Market your Business during COVID

Should your brand go silent on social media? How should your brand participate in the conversation? If you haven’t pivoted to online, is it too late?

  • Discuss case studies of brands who are “doing it right”

  • Discuss what customers and consumers actually need right now

  • Discuss how your brand can participate authentically

April 2, 2020

Sprout Social Live Q&A: 5 Things Marketers Need to Be Doing Right Now

How are you marketing your brand during COVID? This Live Q&A with Sprout Social, Betsy Bash, and Bell’s Brewery dives into the 5 most critical things you should be doing NOW.