Today we’d like to introduce you to Whitney Teal.
Hi Whitney, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
My love for speaking and all things communication really took off in college. It all started in a required communications class, where I gave a presentation on the true story behind Remember the Titans. Afterward, my professor encouraged me to enter it into a speech competition. I totally bombed—but I had such a great time, I immediately changed my major.
My first corporate role was in radio production at a station in Buckhead. I eventually moved into a broader marketing role. Some of our pay-to-play clients were so happy with the on-air work that they started asking me to manage their company social media accounts. Without even realizing it, I was building a business. In 2015, I made it official and co-founded my first LLC with a business partner.
The market has evolved—and so have I—but one thing hasn’t changed: my passion for bridging the gap between providers and the people they serve.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
No—anything worth building is never a completely smooth process. One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is to be very careful about who you align yourself with. Going into business is a lot like getting married—the person you partner with can either help you build something incredible or completely derail the journey.
But before you can even make those decisions—like how big you want to grow, or whether to bring on a business partner—you have to know your worth. That self-awareness sets the tone. It helps you ask the right questions, draw healthy boundaries, and choose partners who align with your vision and values.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
At The Teal Bridge, we deliver email marketing and social media management, copywriting and strategic marketing counsel. I have a passion for working closely with small to mid-sized businesses and local owners—helping them clarify their message and connect with their audience in meaningful ways.
In today’s landscape, authenticity is essential. Audiences are looking for real, relatable voices. If your brand voice doesn’t reflect who you are, you’re missing an opportunity to build genuine trust and loyalty.
I’m fortunate to partner with exceptional clients, many of whom feel more like family than business contacts. Two of my clients have been with me for over five years, which speaks to the trust, consistency, and value we build together. Our work goes beyond deliverables—it’s rooted in strong relationships and shared goals.
How can people work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
I have a deep respect and genuine heart for fellow female business owners, Veterans, First Responders, and the families in our local communities. These groups hold a special place in both my personal and professional life:
FEW Atlanta: https://atlanta.thefewwomen.com/
Outer Circle Foundation: https://outercirclefoundation.org/
Hope for Christmas: https://hopeforchristmas.com/
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.thetealbridge.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitneycomms
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneycomms/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@whitneycomms
- Other: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/if-i-ever-live-to-be/id1750593451
Image Credits
Kirsten Boston Photography
