Carley Kuehner
President / Chief Executive Officer
Innovation with purpose. Execution with heart.
With a background in IT and over two decades of experience, Carley has built a company that blends creative strategy with advanced automation to help brands grow. She’s a hands-on developer, marketer, and visionary leader who believes in pushing boundaries, inspiring teams, and delivering measurable results for every client.
About Carley
Carley Kuehner is the founder and CEO of Cosmick Media, a Google Premier Partner agency recognized for blending creativity, data, and technology to drive growth. A self-taught developer and entrepreneur, Carley began her career in tech as a teenager, earning early Microsoft certifications and launching her first business at just twelve years old. What started as a passion for design and innovation evolved into a full-scale marketing and software company serving national brands and franchise networks.
Under Carley’s leadership, Cosmick Media has grown into one of the most advanced digital marketing firms in the pet industry, trusted by Petland franchise owners, national pet stores, breeders, and independent retailers across the country. Her team specializes in AI-driven marketing automation, web development, CRM integration, and full-funnel growth strategies designed to deliver measurable results. Carley also created UnifiedKM, a proprietary WordPress-based SaaS platform that connects sales, operations, and marketing into one intelligent ecosystem.
Known for her relentless work ethic and forward-thinking vision, Carley leads with authenticity and creativity. She is deeply involved in every aspect of her business, from coding and platform development to client relations and strategic partnerships. Her leadership style blends innovation with heart, empowering her team to think boldly and deliver exceptional value to clients.
Beyond her business success, Carley is an outspoken advocate for inclusion and representation in technology. As a transgender entrepreneur and influencer with a strong online following, she uses her platform to promote visibility, empowerment, and equality. Her work and story have inspired many to pursue success on their own terms while staying true to who they are.
Driven by passion, purpose, and possibility, Carley continues to expand Cosmick Media’s reach through new technologies, creative partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to helping businesses thrive in a digital world that never stops evolving.
Professional Experience
Carley Kuehner is a lifelong entrepreneur, technologist, and creative leader with more than twenty years of hands-on experience in digital marketing, software development, and business strategy. She began her professional journey early, becoming a certified Microsoft IT professional as a teenager and launching her first company at just twelve years old. Her natural drive for innovation and problem-solving quickly evolved into a career that bridges technology, creativity, and leadership.
As the founder and CEO of Cosmick Media, Carley has built one of the most advanced AI-driven marketing and development agencies in the pet industry. She has personally overseen hundreds of website launches, marketing campaigns, and automation systems for national brands and franchise networks. Her leadership has guided Cosmick Media from a small digital studio into a full-scale agency trusted by major organizations including Petland, Charlotte Dog Club, and other national pet retail groups.
Carley is also the creator of UnifiedKM, a proprietary WordPress-based SaaS platform designed to unify sales, marketing, and operations within one intelligent system. Her technical background includes deep experience in full-stack development, API integration, CRM automation, and advanced analytics, as well as expertise in managing large-scale web and eCommerce infrastructures.
Her approach combines strategic insight with creative execution. She understands both the business and technical sides of digital transformation, leading initiatives that drive measurable results. Carley’s passion for innovation, attention to detail, and relentless work ethic have positioned her as one of the most respected figures in her field.
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Fun Fact
Carley opened her first business at just 14 years old. A comic book and baseball card shop that sparked her lifelong passion for entrepreneurship and innovation.