Veleisa Patton Burrell, Author at I Live In Dallas

Veleisa Patton Burrell is the founder and CEO of Narrative Evolution, a marketing communications firm that focuses on cultivating authentic messages and helping clients refine their voice. From an early age, Veleisa has been a fan of a well-written story, which inspired her career path. Her experience and expertise span the 20th and 21st century, from traditional media relations and writing to creating engaging content and social media campaigns. She also partnered with bloggers and influencers and helped companies engage with their online audiences. Previously, she worked with Visit Dallas, Omni Hotels & Resorts and North Texas Tollway Authority, earning industry accolades for her collaborative communication projects. As a freelance marketer, she has partnered with the WNBA Dallas Wings, Glazer’s Beer and Beverage and NOLA Group. She also invests her time to building strong communities through White Rock YMCA, the Dallas Women’s Foundation and the Black Vegetarian Society of Texas. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communications and Public Affairs from Southern Methodist University and her Master of Arts, Communications, from the University of Texas at Arlington.

November 2018 Festivals: Comic Fans Unite, Cinema In Cowtown And Celebrate Korean Culture

November 2018 Festivals: Comic Fans Unite, Cinema In Cowtown And Celebrate Korean Culture

This month, feed your inner comic fan, watch the big screen in Cowtown, and tour historic homes for a good cause. Dallas Comic Show From pulp comics to the newer blockbuster movies, the Dallas Comic Show offers something for almost all attendees. This year, come see Frank Cho, Brandon Peterson and other icons and cult […]

October 2018 Festivals: Fan Boys and Girls Celebrate, Veggies Are Your Friends, and Films in the State Capital

October 2018 Festivals: Fan Boys and Girls Celebrate, Veggies Are Your Friends, and Films in the State Capital

Here is your round up of October 2018 festivals: try the best brews in Plano, take a trip out of town for movie night and go meatless on a Saturday. Steinfest Celebrate outstanding beer, greet German-style cuisine, and live music at Steinfest in downtown Plano along with fun activities like a wiener dog fashion show and […]

September 2018 Festivals: Brats & Beer, Wine Time in Grapevine, and Get the Best Gelato

September 2018 Festivals: Brats & Beer, Wine Time in Grapevine, and Get the Best Gelato

Here is your round up of September 2018 festivals: get yourself to the Fair, get your gelato on, and show your German spirit with brats and beer.​​​

August 2018 Festivals: Movies, Margaritas, Anime, Blues & BBQ

August 2018 Festivals: Movies, Margaritas, Anime, Blues & BBQ

This month, dive deep into anime fandom, sip a margarita, and learn the latest on video marketing in Dallas. You can also explore further when you get your grub and groove on with BBQ and Blues in Bedford or watch indie cinema in San Antonio.

July 2018 Festivals: Movie Magic, Peachy Keen, French Fun And Soaring Balloons

July 2018 Festivals: Movie Magic, Peachy Keen, French Fun And Soaring Balloons

This month, choose from a peach festival in Weatherford, cinematic greatness in Dallas, or fly high in Longview. Parker County Peach Festival Tis the season for peaches! Enjoy the freshest peaches in Texas at the Parker County Peach Festival in downtown Weatherford. Enjoy over 200 art, craft, and activity vendors plus live entertainment. When: July […]