American Express

During Ames' time as a contract copywriter with American Express, his social media copy was featured Amex's distribution channels, including American Express Business social channels and the Business Trends & Insights homepage.

In addition, his diligent research and insightful questions reached multiple, high-profile guests on Office Hours, a live Q&A interview series about small business ownership.

Business Class: The Series - Marketing: Mission & Metrics (American Express)

"Any business owner will tell you that marketing is at the heart of growing their brand. But it may be even more critical to success than you previously thought. In Episode Two 2 of Business Class: The Series, join host Suneel Gupta as he speaks with the founders of innovative brands, who have grown their businesses with digital marketing. You’ll learn how these business owners optimized their marketing strategies to engage authentically with their customer base."

Office Hours Q&A with Chef Stephanie Izard

Since her first day as a culinary graduate student, Stephanie Izard knew that she had found her calling in the food industry. As the owner of five restaurants, including Girl & the Goat, Izard has a wealth of experience not only cooking professionally, but running multiple businesses. On a recent Office Hours episode, Izard talked about how taking risks helped her business goals become a reality. In this bonus Q&A, she discusses how she stays organized, handling adversity, and work habits.

Office Hours: Ellen Marie Bennett, Founder of Hedley & Bennett

Ellen Bennett’s entrepreneurial journey started with an idea: quality aprons for food service employees. She pursued the idea with vigor, and today, Hedley & Bennett is a successful kitchenware company, with products used by some of the most prestigious names in the service industry. Bennett sat down with Suneel Gupta in a recent Office Hours to discuss how her ambitions have taken her to new heights. In a bonus Q&A, we asked Bennett to get candid about her workspace, how she’s handled adversity, and ways she stays motivated.