StoryBrand
April Sunshine Hawkins has a diverse work experience that spans several roles and industries. April Sunshine started their career in 2006 as a Teacher at Birdville Independent School District, where they worked until 2013. Following this, in 2012, April took on the role of Photographer at Funded By Photos, where they provided photography services and accepted donations.
In 2013, April joined Digital Brand Makeover as a Digital Media Strategist & Event Specialist, helping businesses create social media strategies and campaigns. April Sunshine also worked as a Zumba Instructor at Zumba Fitness LLC from 2009 to 2016.
In 2014, April became the Founding Director of FUNDEDBY.ORG, an organization focused on building schools for street children in Kenya. April Sunshine held this position until 2017. During this time, April also worked as a Workshop Facilitator & Keynote Speaker at StoryBrand starting in 2017, helping businesses and non-profits improve their communication and marketing strategies. April Sunshine also held the position of Certified Copywriter at StoryBrand, assisting clients with creating clear and impactful copy.
In 2018, April took on the role of Sales Director at StoryBrand and later transitioned to the position of Director, Marketing Guide Certification Program in 2019, where they led the program until 2021. April also co-hosted the Marketing Made Simple Podcast starting in 2021, focusing on making marketing easy and effective.
Throughout their career, April has demonstrated a passion for clear communication, marketing, and philanthropy, utilizing their skills in various roles to help organizations and individuals succeed.
April Sunshine Hawkins attended Sahuaro High School from 1997 to 2001. Following that, they pursued a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Early Childhood Education and Teaching from Lubbock Christian University from 2001 to 2006.
StoryBrand
When it comes to talking about their businesses, many people are so close to their products or services they don’t know where to start. StoryBrand helps companies understand what customers are looking for so they can tell their story in such a way people listen. We know how hard it is to communicate clearly and have helped thousands of large and small businesses clarify their messaging. And when you clarify your message, your website starts working for you, your team members are converted into a sales force and your customers speak a viral message that spreads. For more about our Guide certification: • Guide: storybrand.com/guide StoryBrand has consulted with dozens of billion-dollar brands and thousands of small businesses. StoryBrand clients dramatically increase their revenue after learning the SB7 framework. StoryBrand was founded by Donald Miller, creator of the SB7 framework. Don has studied story for decades and as such is versatile in a language human beings have been speaking for centuries. Combined, his 7 books have spent more than a year on the NYT Bestsellers list. The human brain is drawn to CLARITY and away from confusion. If customers are confused about what you offer, they’ll look past you for somebody who can say it clearly. Once you clarify your message, your company will begin to grow. Companies that clarify their messaging win in the marketplace.