“First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.”
-Epictetus
TEAM OF GO-GETTERS
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Sam Irizarry
FOUNDER/CONTENT DIRECTOR
- MANAGED AND CREATED CONTENT for 9 different brands, driving growth and engagement for each.
- SOCIAL MEDIA PANELIST for Texas Communicators Network amongst Marketing Directors as an Intern.
- FIRST PLACE: Monologue Performance for UIL in 6th grade.
- FIRST PLACE: Kickball Championship in Intramurals at Southwestern University.
- ACTED in 2 movies and 1 TV show (as a background actor).
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Max Mazoch
CONTENT WRITER
- WROTE BIOS for independent and major record label artists, including Grammy and The Voice winners.
- COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT for Coastal Prairie Conservancy.
- ACTED in an upcoming Netflix comedy (as a background actor).
- VOTED BEST EYES in 6th grade reading class.
- PLACED TOP 5: University-wide Mario Kart competition.
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Ashton Frey
OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
- FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT of the Houston Art & Paint Initiative, fostering creativity and community engagement.
- DESIGNED AND IMPLEMENTED "Stoppy Signs" at Southwestern University.
- FIRST PERSON to pole vault at Southwestern University using a bamboo stick.
- FIRST PLACE: Volleyball Championship in Intramurals at Southwestern University.
- 35-DAY STREAK on Wordle.
Ronin was born from a simple idea: authentic stories deserve to be heard. With the rise of AI and the growing number of people creating content, we saw an opportunity to help businesses cut through the noise. We focus on producing high-quality content and targeted strategies that amplify your story’s impact and serve your audience.
What started as a passion for storytelling has evolved into a mission for us to empower the voices behind businesses and the missions that drive them. At Ronin, we combine creativity, strategy, and a deep understanding of what makes people trust and connect with a brand. Your story matters, and we’re here to help you tell it in a way that truly resonates.
RONIN SOCIALS ORIGINS
Sam Irizarry filming content for Hill Country Nights.
MESSAGE FROM: Sam Irizarry
My name is Sam Irizarry, and I’ve loved creating for as long as I can remember. When people asked what I wanted to do with my life, I’d simply say, “create.” At the time, neither they nor I truly knew what that meant.
For years, my dreams danced between being a full-time illustrator, film director, professional athlete, pilot, superhero, and even a storm chaser. Most people outgrow such lofty aspirations by the time they’re 12, but not me. Those dreams burned brightly, even into my early adulthood. While I may not have become all those professions in the literal sense, I found a way to live out each of them.
I created Ronin Socials.
By blending my experience in social media marketing with my passion for creativity, I get to use my skillsets to share other’s exciting missions. As we dive into the businesses we serve, Ronin’s talented team will document our journey along the way. Now we get to help tell the stories of those shaping the worlds we admire while we tell our own.
Together, we’ll make an impact, one story at a time.