The Heart Of Poppy Creative
Poppy Creative was built on the belief that every business has a story worth telling. This page is a little bit about mine... and how it shapes the way I help others grow.
Meet the Face Behind Poppy Creative
Molly
My name is Molly de Kleine, and I’m the founder of Poppy Creative.
At my core, I’m someone who thrives on creativity, connection, and storytelling. I’ve always been drawn to the things that bring people together, whether that’s movement through Pilates, time spent with family, travelling to new places, or simply being around good people (and dogs, always dogs).
My path hasn’t been perfectly linear. I started my career in accounting, where my analytical mindset and attention to detail allowed me to succeed. But over time, I realized something was missing. While I have a strong numbers brain, it’s creativity that truly drives me. It’s where I feel most energized, most inspired, and most myself.
That realization led me to fully step into marketing, the field I studied and the space where I could finally combine both sides of who I am. Today, I bring that balance into everything I do: creative ideas grounded in strategy, intuition supported by data.
More than anything, I love working with people. I love hearing your story, understanding what makes your business unique, and finding ways to bring that to life in a way that feels authentic and impactful.
Our story
Poppy Creative started with something simple: a desire to create, connect, and support the kind of businesses I grew up around.
The name “Poppy” comes from my childhood dog, one of the most constant and meaningful parts of my early life. She represents a time when my creativity ran freely, when ideas felt limitless, and when joy was found in the little things. Naming my business after her is my way of carrying that feeling into everything I do today.
But Poppy Creative is about more than just a name; it’s about where I come from.
I grew up in a small town just outside of Calgary, where community meant everything. My dad, who was also raised in a small town, instilled in me the importance of supporting local, showing up for others, and taking pride in watching small businesses succeed. That mindset has stayed with me and is the foundation of this business.
Poppy Creative was built to serve local brands, especially those who may not always have access to big marketing budgets but deserve to be seen, supported, and celebrated. My goal is to create consistent, thoughtful branding and marketing strategies that actually work for you, not against you.
I take the time to truly get to know you and your business so that everything we create feels aligned, intentional, and effective. Whether it’s through social media, partnerships, or creative campaigns, my focus is always on helping you grow in a way that feels sustainable and authentic.
At the end of the day, this isn’t just about marketing. It’s about building relationships, strengthening communities, and helping local businesses thrive.