A woman with long brown hair smiling and sitting outdoors on green grass, wearing a floral blouse and blue jeans in a park with trees in the background.

Hello! Welcome to Golden Hive Studio

I’m Melisa Russo, an award-winning marketer and social strategist with 15+ years of experience helping small businesses and household-name brands grow. Let’s work together to hone your strategy, expand your audience, and turn your passive scrollers into loyal consumers.

Here’s a sneak peek at the path I took to get here.

lifestyle blog

35,000+ followers
featured on HGTV, Cup of Jo

National Geographic

partnerships with Brita, Nespresso, LEGO, American Express

Golden Hive Studio

1st client: engagements up 1300% YOY
clients: fitness, psychotherapy, relationship coach, retail, children’s media publication, interior design

Which brings me to YOU!

Tell me, what was the path that led you here?
Book some time on my calendar, so I can help you crush your goals and reach your brand’s fullest potential!

GQ

fashion shows
film premieres
retail events

The Class

fitness x wellness startup
social up 20k in first 30 days
engagements grew 335% YOY

iPhone app launch

shoppable fashion x weather
featured on Elle + NBC

Why we’d make a good team


As a trained marketer, I specialize in creating strategies that complement your business and maximize your ROI. Whether you’re looking for social media coaching, a step-by-step strategy you can follow, or full content management, I’ve got you. And, if you’re not exactly sure what you need, but know you’re overwhelmed and frustrated, we’ll get to the bottom of what’s going on and create a path forward. Ready to book a free 15-minute consult? Tap the button below, and let’s get started!

Tell me, do any of these scenarios ring a bell?

The Fan Club

You’re doing OK on social, have amassed a decent following, but can’t quite convert your audience into customers. Lots of work + little payoff.

The Box Checker

You know you need social for your business, but you don’t actually see the benefits of it. When you do post, it’s often crickets in the comments.

The Post + Pray

You’ve spent hours creating content, only for it to fall flat when you share it on social. The worst part? You have no idea why it failed, and no spare time to figure it out.

Whether you need a one-time strategy session or full-service social media management,
Golden Hive Studio can uplevel your brand and convert your followers to customers. Here’s how we’ll do it…

Social Media Team Training
$285.00

Ideal for brands wanting to manage their own social media but needing a clear understanding of strategy, best practices, and how to maintain consistent growth. We meet via Zoom or in person.

One-time Strategy Intensive
$785.00

Best for brands looking to hone their strategy before considering a deeper investment.

Social Media Management Packages
$0.00

Packages are built for Instagram; additional platforms may be added for an additional fee