Today we’d like to introduce you to Ebonie Farlow-Edwards.
Hi Ebonie, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
Compassion Design, LLC was founded in 2017 by Ebonie Farlow-Edwards in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The company began as a passion project funded entirely by Ebonie’s paycheck from her full-time 9-to-5 job. While working in the nonprofit sector, Ebonie recognized a significant gap—many organizations and small businesses lacked access to professional marketing and design services necessary to grow and sustain their missions. Determined to bridge that gap, she used her own resources to launch Compassion Design, driven by faith, creativity, and a commitment to help others succeed.
What started as a one-woman operation quickly evolved into a full-service branding and marketing agency specializing in brand development, digital design, social media management, community health campaigns, and web design. Since its inception, Compassion Design has delivered over 10,000 creative projects and supported a diverse range of clients, including small businesses, nonprofits, and political campaigns across Louisiana, Texas, and beyond.
Under Ebonie’s leadership, Compassion Design continues to grow, expanding its reach and impact while staying true to its mission—to blend creativity, strategy, and compassion to create lasting change within the business community.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
The road hasn’t been smooth, and one of the earliest challenges came from being told by a former boss that I would never hold an executive position or earn over $50,000 because I didn’t have a college degree. Those words were painful, but they became a defining moment. I had to decide whether I would internalize someone else’s limitations or trust what I knew God had placed inside me.
As Compassion Design grew, the challenges evolved. Moving from nonprofit work into full entrepreneurship meant learning how to lead, scale, and sustain something that was now fully my responsibility. I had to figure out systems, pricing, boundaries, team structure, and how to protect the integrity of the work while serving at a high level. Growth required unlearning survival habits and stepping fully into leadership.
What started as faith and a laptop has grown into a six-figure agency with expanding reach, but that growth came with pressure — learning how to pace myself, steward vision wisely, and build infrastructure that could support longevity, not just momentum.
Looking back, I’m grateful for every challenge because it shaped the resilience I now lead with. I’ve learned that resilience isn’t just about pushing through — it’s about believing forward, even when the next step isn’t fully clear. Purpose has a way of making room, but only if you’re willing to walk into it with courage, humility, and trust.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Compassion Design LLC?
Compassion Design is a branding and marketing agency built at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and purpose. We partner with entrepreneurs, organizations, and mission-driven leaders to help them clearly communicate who they are, what they do, and why their work matters — in a way that builds trust and drives sustainable growth.
We specialize in brand strategy, visual identity, storytelling, digital infrastructure, and campaign support. Our work goes beyond creating assets; we help clients establish the systems, messaging, and clarity needed to scale with intention. Whether supporting the branding side of political campaigns, community health initiatives, or corporate storytelling projects, Compassion Design plays an integral role in helping organizations translate vision into action.
What sets us apart is our approach. We lead with The Ebb Effect™ Methodology, a framework centered on clarity, trust, and connection. This allows us to create brand assets and strategies that stand the test of time — not just visually, but operationally and relationally. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all branding or surface-level solutions. Every project is rooted in understanding the heart of the work and building from there.
Brand-wise, we’re most proud of creating work that lasts. Our clients don’t just walk away with logos or campaigns — they gain confidence, structure, and a strategic foundation that continues to support their growth long after launch. When someone engages Compassion Design, they gain a true partner — one committed to bringing their vision to life through actionable steps, thoughtful strategy, and compassionate execution.
At our core, Compassion Design exists to help brands show up with intention, communicate with integrity, and build something meaningful that outlives trends.
What makes you happy?
Seeing my family healthy and happy — full of life and love — is what truly makes me happy. Serving others and knowing that my work contributes to something greater than myself brings me deep fulfillment and joy.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Compassion-Design.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/compassiondesign
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/compassiondesignllc
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebonie-farlow-edwards-532914179
Image Credits
Image Credit to
Mishawn Lolis of Symbolic Visuals
Kimani Alexander of K. Alexander Images
