Principal & Founder — Palm Springs, CA
Kate Pawlicki Bourne.
Content strategist.
Brand builder.
Founder of Pulp Media Lab — a content strategy and marketing consultancy built for brands that are serious about what they say and how they say it. Cutting through noise with content that actually moves people.
About Me
Strategy from
the inside out.
Pulp Media Lab is a marketing consultancy I founded to work at the level where strategy and language actually meet. The clients are Fortune 500 — the work is anything but corporate.
I embed with senior leadership teams to build the content programs, executive platforms, and communications infrastructure that large organizations need but rarely have time to do well. Alongside that, I created and founded Ghost Town Ranch — a California high desert lifestyle brand rooted in Frontier Modernism — which means I'm living the founder's side of the business every single day. Product development, brand storytelling, partnerships, wholesale outreach. The whole thing, built from scratch.
If you're a brand, hospitality company, retailer, or creative collaborator looking for a partner who operates in both worlds — that's exactly the conversation I want to have.
What I Do
Built for brands
that have something to say.
Whether you're a growth-stage company that needs a voice, an executive building a platform, or a brand in need of a content engine — Pulp Media Lab works at the intersection of strategy, language, and execution.
Track Record
Work that
moves the needle.
I've spent 15+ years inside organizations that move fast and demand precision — Microsoft, independently founded brands, and everything in between. My work shows up in executive platforms that built audiences, content programs that scaled, and brand voices that people actually remember.
2026: Current Clients + Collaborators
- Microsoft
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- Mercor Intelligence
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- Miracle Manor Hotel & Spa
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- St. Boniface Hotel
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- Ghost Town Ranch
What People Say
Straight from the source.
Her expertise in developing both a strong framework and an effective implementation plan was invaluable. Her dedication to quality was evident at every stage of the project, and her attention to detail is second to none. I highly recommend Kate to any organization looking for a talented and dedicated professional to help develop and deliver an impactful digital go-to-market strategy.
— Allison F. via LinkedIn
Kate demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic marketing skills that shaped the development of an effective digital go-to-market strategy. Her positive energy, hardworking nature, and strong sense of teamwork were instrumental in maintaining an environment of collaboration and shared goals.
— Martin D. via LinkedIn
I talked Kate's ear off for hours at a Pulp Lab event when I first met her. Such a combination of industry experience and genuine creativity is rarely found. Kate executes, she delivers authenticity but also knows how to meet performance indicators for clients and tell a brand story with demonstrated analytics to support the ideas. I hope to work with her more in the future, and consider her a valuable connection going forward.
— Matt C. via LinkedIn
Consummate professional — and a true joy to work with on any project. Kate can take an idea/vision and seamlessly pull together all the pieces and people needed to make it a reality. One well-thought-out step after another.
— Robin A. via LinkedIn
Press & Recognition
As seen in the field.
"A meticulous midcentury restoration in the California high desert — equal parts historical fidelity and modern ease."
"This desert town near Joshua Tree is brimming with new energy thanks to these 9 hip businesses."
Life, Values & Legacy: Our Chat with Kate Pawlicki Bourne of Palm Springs/Joshua Tree
Get in Touch
Let's talk about
what you're building.
Whether you need a content strategist, a brand voice, an executive communications partner, or just want to compare notes on midcentury architecture in the desert — I'm easy to reach.