There’s a lot behind a good idea.

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Meet Zeste.

A creative agency built for good people with good ideas and somewhere to go.

We think strategically, create intentionally, and stay curious enough to follow a good idea wherever it leads. Marketing, experiences, special moments, and plenty in between.

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More than the work.

The work matters. But so do the people, the relationships, the experience, and everything that happens along the way.

We care about doing good work with good people, building real connections, and creating things that actually mean something.

Our team

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Mercede Defatte Nickelson

Founder + Creative Director

Big-picture thinker, idea person, and the one most likely to say, “Wait, I have a thought.” Mercede leads the vision behind Zeste, bringing strategy, creativity, and the right people together to make good things happen.

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Sydney Savlen

Creative Associate

Behind the content, edits, and details that bring ideas to life. Sydney helps turn the Zeste vision into thoughtful, polished creative across client work and everything in between.

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Molly Defatte

Creative Assistant

An extra set of hands wherever we need them. Molly supports shoots, events, content, and the behind-the-scenes details that keep good ideas moving.

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Coming Soon!

Something good is in the works.

The Zeste team is growing. More on that soon.

Get started with Zeste, today.

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