About the Founder
Hi, I'm Ricardo Gattas-Moras — a bilingual marketing strategist, proud Latino entrepreneur, founder of Poppy Marketing & Consulting, and author of "The Rainbow Bee."
With over 17 years of experience, I began my career as an award-winning sales leader in the retail sector, where I learned the power of connection, clarity, and customer experience at the ground level. That foundation led me to serve in leadership roles at one of the top 50 companies on the Fortune 500 list, where I led internal communications, brand strategy, and digital transformation for national teams.
But what I've always been most passionate about is helping people grow — and that's why I created Poppy. After years of watching small businesses struggle without access to the same strategic resources as larger companies, I knew I needed to bridge that gap.
Poppy exists to make strategic support, standout branding, and smart automation tools accessible to small business owners, especially those from underrepresented communities. I believe your story matters. Your vision matters. And with the right guidance, your business can thrive in a way that feels aligned and sustainable.
As a husband, father, immigrant, creative at heart, and children's book author, I know what it means to bet on yourself. Whether I'm helping you fine-tune your message, build a website, or leverage AI to free up your time, I bring heart, hustle, and strategic clarity to every project.
About the Founder
Hi, I'm Ricardo Gattas-Moras — a bilingual marketing strategist, proud Latino entrepreneur, founder of Poppy Marketing & Consulting, and author of "The Rainbow Bee." With over 17 years of experience, I began my career as an award-winning sales leader in the retail sector, where I learned the power of connection, clarity, and customer experience at the ground level. That foundation led me to serve in leadership roles at one of the top 50 companies on the Fortune 500 list, where I led internal communications, brand strategy, and digital transformation for national teams. But what I've always been most passionate about is helping people grow — and that's why I created Poppy. After years of watching small businesses struggle without access to the same strategic resources as larger companies, I knew I needed to bridge that gap. Poppy exists to make strategic support, standout branding, and smart automation tools accessible to small business owners, especially those from underrepresented communities. I believe your story matters. Your vision matters. And with the right guidance, your business can thrive in a way that feels aligned and sustainable. As a husband, father, immigrant, creative at heart, and children's book author, I know what it means to bet on yourself. Whether I'm helping you fine-tune your message, build a website, or leverage AI to free up your time, I bring heart, hustle, and strategic clarity to every project.
Our Secret Sauce? You.
At Poppy, our work is built on three core principles:
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Clarity over complexity — always. We help you say what matters in a way people understand and remember.
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Creativity as a competitive edge. Great branding should feel like you — just elevated.
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Impact that lasts. True impact means creating real connection with your audience and building the kind of consistency that turns attention into trust.
These principles guide every solution we create, ensuring your business not only stands out but also builds meaningful relationships that drive sustainable growth.
Our Secret Sauce? You.
At Poppy, our work is built on three core principles:
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Clarity over complexity — always. We help you say what matters in a way people understand and remember.
-
Creativity as a competitive edge. Great branding should feel like you — just elevated.
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Impact that lasts. True impact means creating real connection with your audience and building the kind of consistency that turns attention into trust.
These principles guide every solution we create, ensuring your business not only stands out but also builds meaningful relationships that drive sustainable growth.
The Story Behind Our Name & Logo
The name "Poppy" emerged from multiple layers of meaning that perfectly represent our mission. It speaks to helping businesses "pop" in a crowded marketplace and draws inspiration from the poppy flower's symbolism of resilience and creativity. What truly sealed the deal was the personal connection — my children call me "Papi," making Poppy a name that authentically represents who I am and what I bring to every client relationship.
Our logo—a letter "o" with a circle at the top—was thoughtfully designed to embody our approach. It represents our full-service solutions while the "pop" at the top resembles a person, symbolizing our individualized approach to every customer. This visual reminder ensures we never lose sight of the human connection at the heart of effective marketing.
The name "Poppy" emerged from multiple layers of meaning that perfectly represent our mission. It speaks to helping businesses "pop" in a crowded marketplace and draws inspiration from the poppy flower's symbolism of resilience and creativity. What truly sealed the deal was the personal connection — my children call me "Papi," making Poppy a name that authentically represents who I am and what I bring to every client relationship.
Our logo—a letter "o" with a circle at the top—was thoughtfully designed to embody our approach. It represents our full-service solutions while the "pop" at the top resembles a person, symbolizing our individualized approach to every customer. This visual reminder ensures we never lose sight of the human connection at the heart of effective marketing.
