When I first started Vibe Creative Marketing, I quickly realized my vision had nothing to do with marketing and everything to do with building a team.

I believe this as fact: strong teams boost businesses. And a team connected through shared values is truly unstoppable.

What once was just me is now a team of genuine, talented digital marketers that cares about boosting your business.

Maybe you’re a solo entrepreneur, too overwhelmed to do it all. Perhaps you lead an amazing team, looking for partners with a different expertise. If our vibes resonate with you, let’s have a chat; we could just be the partners you’ve been looking for.

Our Values

Collaboration

We're better together.

We believe in the power of working collectively to foster creativity and quality in our work.

Dependability

We are what we do.

Committing to reliability builds trust and respect in our relationships.

Openness

Openness is the foundation of a valuable partnership.

When we feel safe to be our whole (and best!) selves, we give our all to everything we do.

Continuous Improvement

If it's not broken, fix it anyway.

We are constantly innovating to be the most successful team we can be.

Empathy

We must understand before we act.

Seeing through another's eyes allows us to work better together and do what is best for our tribe.

Meet Team Vibe

Erica Mau-Schank

Founder & CEO

Erica is a knowledgeable marketing professional specializing in strategy for small- to medium-sized businesses. With a decade of experience in publishing, copywriting, branding, and digital marketing, she has a proven history of increasing digital traffic, brand recognition, and sales revenue through advertising and social media.

Of the mindset that strong teams boost businesses, Erica established Vibe Creative Marketing with two goals: to build team culture and to boost your business. Through Vibe, her passion for communities, creativity, and strategy is focused on helping local businesses achieve their goals and increase digital presence.

Erica holds a B.A. in English from the University of Southern California, as well as an M.B.A. in Marketing Management and Financial Decision Systems from Loyola Marymount University. In her spare time, Erica serves on the boards of Hawaii Youth Symphony and Punahou Alumni Association Hawaii Chapter. She also loves playing board games, doing jigsaw puzzles, and cuddling with her hubby, son, and two dogs.

Alyssa Kawamura

Account Coordinator

Alyssa is a digital marketing enthusiast who was born and raised in Honolulu. Her interest in marketing started in high school when she worked at a small business that featured many local artists. Alyssa was inspired by the creativity, passion, and drive many local artists and small businesses have.

Alyssa holds a B.B.A in Marketing and Management from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa - Shidler College of Business. In her free time, Alyssa loves staying at home with her dog, binge watching shows, and trying new hobbies (like attempting to crochet).

Ayari Tochika

Manager of Social Media Strategy, Account Manager

Ayari is a Honolulu-born media enthusiast whose interest began in high school, where she took various digital media and filmmaking courses. This led to a love for digital marketing, which allows her to combine her passion for creating and helping small local businesses thrive.

Ayari holds a B.F.A. in Television and Broadcast Journalism with a Narrative Television emphasis from Chapman University. In her spare time, Ayari loves listening to music, penpalling, and traveling.

Jasmine Nip-Palmer

Social Media Specialist,
HR Manager

Jasmine is a people person with a knack for creating engaging and appealing social media posts. Using her 5+ years of experience in social media, she is focused on building and exciting your target audience.

Born and raised in Honolulu, Jasmine holds a B.S. in Travel Industry Management as well as a Master of Human Resource Management from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. In her spare time, Jasmine loves traveling, Disney, and spending time with her husband and Baby B.

Jessica Nelson

Business Development Manager,
Account Manager

Jess is a passionate storyteller and marketing strategist who can’t wait to spread the word about your organization! Well-versed across digital marketing channels, sheʻll help you reach your audience wherever they are- from their inbox, to social media, to the Google search results page.

As a small business and digital marketing enthusiast, Jess loves getting to know Vibe's partners and ensuring that their marketing goals are reached - and exceeded! Jess holds a B.A. in English and a B.A. in Media Studies from the University of Virginia, as well as many online ad Google Certifications. On the weekends, you can find her at the Kakaʻako Farmers Market enjoying everything our islands' local businesses have to offer (and buying too many houseplants!).

Aaron Mau-Schank

Web Developer,
Account Manager

Aaron was born with a love of technology, independently building his first computer at the age of 14. Subsequently, his career spans many years in the field of IT systems and infrastructure, with added experience in web development.

As the resident website designer and developer at Vibe, Aaron builds fast and secure sites that creatively tell the stories of each brand. He has a passion for researching the latest web development trends to provide clients with the most up-to-date technology at affordable prices. When not at the computer, Aaron enjoys cooking and hiking across Oahu.