CARLY
HOGANBRUEN
FOUNDER · GROWTH MARKETER · COMMUNITY BUILDER
I’m a founder first. From building DC GALS and Ella Social to brand partnerships and content, I help startups and small businesses grow through strategy and storytelling.
The Background
Building Community, one gathering at a time.
I’m Carly HoganBruen, a founder, growth marketer, and community builder. I help brands, businesses, and communities grow from nothing into something people genuinely want to be part of.
Today, my time is spent running DC GALS, leading Ella Social, creating TikTok and social content, and working hands-on with startups and small businesses.
DC GALS
COMMUNITY IN MOTION.
A look at the women, events, and moments behind DC GALS.
Explore More
Dive deeper.
Ella Social, press appearances, and brand partnerships each have their own home. Here’s where to go.
GET IN TOUCH
LET'S BUILD SOMETHING TOGETHER.
Whether you’re a brand, business, or potential partner, I’d love to hear from you.
Dive deeper.
My clients, what I do for them day to day, and why I started Ella Social in the first place.
Press & Podcasts
TV appearances on Fox 5 DC, WUSA9, and ABC7, plus podcast episodes and Bethesda Magazine features.
Brand Partnerships
Sponsored content and UGC I’ve created for brands like Samsung, Sweetgreen, and Celsius.