Human Relations— A Growth Agency

Makensy Smith, the visionary founder of Human Relations -- A Growth Agency, leverages over 13 years of expertise in strategic communications to empower creative voices and brand ecosystems. A native of South LA, Makensy has navigated the evolving landscape of digital and social media platforms, from YouTube and Twitter to TikTok and New Media, transforming talents into equitable business owners. Her groundbreaking work includes launching Issa Rae's fundraising campaign for "The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl," which propelled Rae to HBO stardom. Makensy has collaborated with a distinguished roster of clients, such as Grammy-nominated artist D Smoke, All-Pro linebacker Bobby Wagner, technologist Iddris Sandu, Grammy-winning engineer Mixed by Ali, celebrity tattoo artist Miriam Lumpini, footwear innovator Omar Bailey, and celebrity florist Eric Buterbaugh, showcasing her capacity to develop and amplify multifaceted personal brands.

In the garden of innovation and creativity, Human Relations -- A Growth Agency stands as the gardener, nurturing each seed of talent with precision, care, and insight. Our soil is rich with over a decade of experience in the ever-evolving landscapes of media, ready to support the growth of multifaceted stories into sprawling ecosystems of success. Founded by Makensy Smith, our mission stems from a commitment to blossom authentic narratives into global dialogues, intertwining strategic communication with the natural growth cycles of planting, nurturing, branching out, and blooming. At Human Relations, we cultivate not just visibility, but legacies, empowering our clients to flourish as equitable brand owners deeply rooted in their authentic selves.