Marketing & Communications Consulting
Wake Solutions, LLC helps organizations and individuals step into their full potential by sharing the stories that matter — with clarity, purpose, and reach.
"We finally found our voice — and people are listening."
"Our message was always there. Wake Solutions helped us share it."
"Donors finally understand our mission. Giving doubled."
How It Works
We make it simple to go from scattered messaging to a clear, compelling narrative that moves your audience.
We listen first. Through deep conversations, we uncover the authentic story only you can tell — your mission, values, and what makes you unforgettable.
We shape your story into a clear, consistent message — from brand narrative to content strategy — tailored for the audiences that matter most to you.
We help you share your story where it counts — across channels, platforms, and touchpoints — so the right people hear you at the right moment.
Our founder is affiliated with
University Church Chicago
UCC · Disciples of Christ
Interfaith America
2024 Black Interfaith Fellow
Council of Religious Leaders
Metropolitan Chicago · Next Gen Leadership
Aurora University
Adjunct Professor
What People Say
"Before working with Wake Solutions, our messaging was all over the place. Now every email, post, and presentation tells the same powerful story."
Executive Director, Social Impact Nonprofit
"I had years of experience but couldn't articulate my value. They helped me find the words — and my consulting practice tripled in six months."
Independent Consultant
"They don't just write copy — they help you understand who you are and who you're talking to. That changed everything for us."
Founder, Community Health Organization
"Wake Solutions gave our brand a morning — a fresh start. We walked away with a clear story and the confidence to share it."
Small Business Owner
Ready?
Let's talk about your story and how Wake Solutions can help you share it with the world.
Start the ConversationWhat We Offer
Whether you're a faith-based organization, a growing nonprofit, or a professional ready for your next chapter — we bring enterprise-level content strategy and communications expertise to work for you.
Your brand's story is the foundation everything else is built on. We help you articulate your "why," define your voice, and build a consistent messaging framework that works across every channel and audience.
Includes: Brand narrative development, messaging framework, editorial voice guide, tagline & elevator pitch, audience alignment
Most Popular
Drawing on 10+ years of editorial and content leadership, we help organizations develop a clear content direction and then actually execute it — from blog posts and email campaigns to social content and audience-specific messaging.
Includes: Content audits & gap analysis, content pillars & editorial planning, copywriting & content creation, audience journey mapping, SEO-informed strategy
For organizations navigating change, launching a campaign, or trying to reach new audiences — we bring strategic clarity to your communications. Especially suited to faith-based, nonprofit, and community-centered organizations.
Includes: Communications audit, stakeholder & audience mapping, channel strategy, campaign planning, cross-functional team enablement
For professionals, ministry leaders, and executives who want to communicate their value more clearly. Drawing on years of speech and performance coaching, we help you find your story, sharpen your delivery, and show up with confidence in any room.
Includes: Personal narrative sessions, professional bio writing, LinkedIn profile strategy, speaking & pitch coaching, presentation delivery, career transition messaging
Not Sure Where to Start?
We'll listen to where you are, share how we might help, and let you decide if it feels like the right fit. No pressure, no obligation.
Book a Free Discovery CallOur Story
Wake Solutions, LLC was founded on a simple belief: that every organization and individual has a story worth telling — and that sharing it well can transform relationships, open doors, and move communities.
The name says it all. A new morning. A fresh start. The moment when potential steps into the light. That's what we help create — for nonprofits finding their voice, businesses redefining their brand, and individuals stepping into their next chapter.
We bring together deep expertise in strategic communications, content leadership, and marketing strategy — rooted in decades of work at the intersection of media, ministry, and mission-driven organizations.
Our Mission
To help organizations and individuals wake up to new possibilities by sharing the authentic stories that connect, inspire, and create lasting change.
Our Founder
Allen Reynolds
Founder & Principal Consultant
Wake Solutions draws on a rare combination of media expertise, theological depth, and business strategy. Our founder brings experience as an editor and content leader at UMI (Urban Ministries, Inc.) — the largest independent African American Christian publishing and media company in the United States — serving tens of thousands of churches domestically and globally.
That experience is shaped by deep roots in community and faith-based work. Wake Solutions brings the same clarity and intentionality to every client — whether a growing nonprofit, a faith community, or a professional ready for their next chapter.
What We Stand For
Authenticity First
The most powerful stories are the true ones. We never help you fabricate a narrative — we help you find and share the real one.
Every Voice Matters
From Fortune 500s to solo practitioners to community nonprofits — every organization and individual deserves a story that's heard.
Clarity Over Complexity
The best marketing is simple, honest, and human. We resist jargon and bring your message back to what truly matters.
Results You Can Measure
Great storytelling should move people — and the needle. We build strategies with real-world outcomes in mind.
Get In Touch
Every great story starts with a conversation. Reach out and let's talk about yours.
Send a Message
Other Ways to Connect
Direct
allen@wakesolutions.net
General Inquiries
info@wakesolutions.net
Based in
Chicago, IL — serving clients nationwide
Phone
(312) 555-0100
"The right story, told to the right audience, at the right moment — that's where transformation happens."
— Wake Solutions, LLC
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