hey, i’m allie blain!

My life is all about two things: serving others and sharing their stories.

That mission took root after a life-changing trip to Uganda, where I felt a spark I couldn’t ignore. When I got back, I started Letters 4 Luv, a small business with a big purpose. What began as a way to raise money for child sponsorships through handmade art quickly grew into a full-fledged apparel brand, shipping hundreds of orders across the country. Over five years, I created and sold everything from stickers and devotionals to apparel and prints, while building an Instagram community that reached tens of thousands with encouraging, faith-based content.

Running Letters 4 Luv helped me realize how much I love creating meaningful content and building a brand that connects. That experience introduced me to social media strategy, digital marketing, and storytelling through design. Eventually, I chose to close the store so I could focus on my next chapter at Samford University.

I’m a May 2025 graduate of Samford University with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, a Public Relations emphasis, and a Marketing minor now pursuing my Master of Marketing at Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management. While at Samford, I co-created a podcast and lifestyle brand with my friend Hannah Grace Nash called Hey Sit With Us, a space for honest conversations and light-hearted connection with listeners from all over.

I’ve been honored to receive recognition for work I’m passionate about, including placing first individually at the 2025 National Collegiate Digital Marketing Competition out of 125+ students from 21 top business schools. My team also earned third place overall. In 2023, I was awarded “Student Podcast of the Year” for Hey Sit With Us,,

Travel has shaped the way I see the world and my work. In 2023, I studied abroad in London, an experience that gave me a global perspective on marketing and PR and deepened my appreciation for culture, history, and a really good walk through a big city.