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Serendib Creative LLC
Serendib Creative LLC

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  • Serves Des Plaines, IL
Mayanthi Jayawardena is a muralist and the founder of Serendib Creative LLC. Her large-scale public artworks transform walls into vibrant stories that celebrate culture, identity, and collective resilience. Rooted in her Sri Lankan heritage and informed by over nine years in public health and community advocacy, Mayanthi approaches mural-making as both an artistic and community-centered practice. Her murals are known for their bold color palettes, flowing organic forms, and layered symbolism inspired by nature, movement, and shared history. She has partnered with municipalities, schools, libraries, healthcare institutions, and community organizations to design site-specific murals that reflect local voices and foster belonging. Through listening sessions, workshops, and collaborative paint days, she ensures each project is shaped by the people who will live with it. Mayanthi believes murals are powerful tools for healing, storytelling, and connection—turning public spaces into welcoming landmarks that spark joy and strengthen community pride.See more
Mayanthi Jayawardena is a muralist and the founder of Serendib Creative LLC. Her large-scale public artworks transform walls into vibrant stories that celebrate culture, identity, and collective resilience. Rooted in her Sri Lankan heritage and informed by over nine years in public health and community advocacy, Mayanthi approaches mural-making as both an artistic and community-centered practice. Her murals are known for their bold color palettes, flowing organic forms, and layered symbolism inspired by nature, movement, and shared history. She has partnered with municipalities, schools, libraries, healthcare institutions, and community organizations to design site-specific murals that reflect local voices and foster belonging. Through listening sessions, workshops, and collaborative paint days, she ensures each project is shaped by the people who will live with it. Mayanthi believes murals are powerful tools for healing, storytelling, and connection—turning public spaces into welcoming landmarks that spark joy and strengthen community pride.
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KayMarie & Co
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  • Serves Des Plaines, IL
  • 30 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL
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Sheila M. says, "Hiring Kaisley as my virtual assistant was one of the best decisions I’ve made for my new brand. As a dermatology educator and content creator, I had been pouring my energy into YouTube videos for almost a year—but I was starting to feel stuck and discouraged, unsure of how to take things to the next level. Kaisley changed everything. She not only helped me solidify and elevate my own unique brand, but also opened up a world of opportunity I didn’t even know existed. From setting up digital products to launching an email subscription platform, she guided me through every step with clear communication, strategic insight, and unmatched creativity. She created beautiful, customized templates for everything and handled all the technical work that would have otherwise been way too overwhelming for me. Thanks to Kaisley, I feel re-energized, confident, and more excited than ever about the future of my platform. I can't wait to see how far this journey goes—and I’m so grateful to Kaisley for helping me find that momentum again."
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