ABOUT
HERE'S THE TEA
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (HQ) AND PARK CITY, UT
We implement our impact with a dynamic mixture of virtual and in-person attention to our clients, to ensure all communication is clear and desired progress is current.
Our current clientele roster includes properties and communities from renowned developers and property management companies, including Greystar, Kilroy, Toll Brothers, Cushman & Wakefield, Pinnacle Living (Legacy), Alliance Residential (Legacy), Ledcor, Colrich, CAF Management, Laterra, and more.
Founder, Chantal "CJ" Otto, has been working with high-end clients from a multitude of brand categories since 2014.
MEET FOUNDER CHANTAL OTTO,
AKA CJ
CJ has a stylish method for telling any story, whether it’s about a person, place or brand. The source of her creativity comes from her love for writing and extensive background in the advertising and PR worlds (with a little bit of fashion industry in the mix, too).
CJ’s educational focus was in marketing, with an emphasis in buying behavior and advertising history. While pursuing her degree from UWM, she excelled in creative writing and was formally recognized by UWM’s English chair for her unique craft. She can proudly say that over the years she’s become a published author in numerous publications throughout the country, as well as a ghost writer for an up-n-coming author with book advances from Harper Collins.
Before moving to the west coast, she spent years working side-by-side with some of the industry’s greatest advertising executives and designer fashion houses (think Devil Wears Prada IRL). Since her migration out west, CJ has held a senior role at a leading public relations agency in SoCal, as well as an in-house, head marketing role with national luxury home retailer, Pirch.
One of CJ’s biggest pet peeves is small talk; she’s notorious for getting straight to the point and asking, “tell me about yourself.” You know why? It’s because she whole-heartedly believes that every person, place and brand has a story worth listening to if you cut out the fluff and dig a little deeper. She knows that your brand is your voice, and if you don’t speak up, then others will for you.
Her carefully curated campaigns have reached “viral status” by being featured on Good Morning America, ABC News, Yahoo! News, Nightline, and the list goes on. More importantly, her campaigns help you reach your actual goals. The most rewarding professional moments for CJ are when she’s watching her clients revel in the spotlight. Her main goal is to utilize her marketing and editorial skills to elevate her clients' stories and to highlight their achievements (no matter how big or small).
When CJ isn’t hustling, she enjoys inspirational travel and being a dog mom to her french bulldog named Nova. Other crushes include: wine studies and collection, culinary experiences, true crime crap, good books, good style, and anything you call art.
