We’re Never Vanilla

A small but mighty business in Melbourne, Australia

At Never Vanilla, we’re not just about writing nice-sounding copy. We’re about crafting the strategy behind it. As brand strategists and website copywriters, we turn your ideas into powerful messaging that connects, converts and leaves a lasting impression.

Flinders Street Station in Melbourne with iconic tram and horse in foreground

The biggest problem with websites? Poor content

Your website is your shopfront. But too often, it’s overlooked – because you’re too busy or lack the time and skills. That’s where we come in. 

At Never Vanilla, we dig deep into your business and craft compelling, strategic copy that works. Our words don’t just fill a page – they give your customers a reason to stay, trust, and buy. Let’s create a website experience that truly reflects your brand and drives results. 

Purpose

To empower small businesses with big-business strategies, transforming their brands into connection-driven powerhouses.

Mission

To craft strategic brand solutions and impactful copy that elevate online experiences, helping businesses thrive and connect meaningfully.

Vision

A world where businesses, big and small, foster authentic connections and create lasting impact.

Meet Audrey

Director | Brand Strategist | SEO Copywriter | Mentor

Audrey Lee
BCOM Marketing, BA Languages

Audrey is a force in brand strategy and communication, blending sharp business acumen with a talent for crafting impactful messages. With a dynamic career spanning corporate giants, boutique brand agencies, and small businesses, Audrey has a knack for connecting with brands and industries of all kinds. 

At Never Vanilla, Audrey transforms businesses with strategies that spark growth and copy that drives results. As a mentor, she empowers small businesses to thrive online. Vibrant and vivacious, you’ll find Audrey’s direct and pragmatic approach refreshing. 

As a mentor in The Digital Solutions Program, in the Australian Small Business Advisory Services, Audrey works with small businesses offering advice on brand strategy, SEO, copywriting, websites and selling online.

Audrey Lee

Learning about different businesses excites me. I’ll ask the difficult questions to extract information that will give us insights into your brand, goals and your customers. 

Bridging the gap

At Never Vanilla, Audrey is on a mission to transform how businesses connect with their customers. With a relentless curiosity, she dives deep into your business and audience, crafting strategies and content that create real impact and win-win results.

Global lens, local expertise

Born in Malaysia, raised in New Zealand, and shaped by life in the Middle East, Audrey brings a worldly lens to every project. 

Now based in Australia, her gift for languages – including Te Reo Maori, French, Spanish, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin – shapes her ability to understand diverse cultures and perspectives.

Passion meets purpose

Never Vanilla isn’t just work – it’s Audrey’s ikigai, her reason to leap out of bed every morning. When she’s not shaping strategies, you’ll find her exploring the world with her kids, walking her dog, or mastering new languages on Duolingo.

Say hello to

Our project team

Content is king. It has the power to inform, educate and drive action. But true digital success happens when strategy, design and technology work together seamlessly.

At Never Vanilla, our extended team combines sharp strategy, intuitive design, and smart tech to craft digital experiences that WOW your customers – and deliver results. Together, we’ll elevate your brand and website to the next level. 

Ben Stevens

Ben S.

Creative Director

Ben combines high-quality design, strategic thinking, storytelling and digital know-how to create splendid brand experiences.

Matt Blacker

Matt B.

Web Developer

A self-described coffee-loving nerd who builds websites and creates custom plugins to automate, optimise and improve function and integration on WordPress and NopCommerce.

Josh Mina

Josh M.

Graphic Designer

Combining design, creative problem solving, visual storytelling, and coffee–Josh creates beautiful identities that capture the core of business’ brand.

What drives us

Open communication

We’re great listeners and value open, honest dialogue. With us, you’ll get transparency at every step – an no fluff. 

Relentless learning

From mastering your business and customers to staying on top of SEO, digital marketing and tech trends, we never stop evolving. 

Pursuit of excellence

We aim high – always. By collaborating with industry experts, engaging in continuous improvement, and staying sharp, we deliver outcomes that exceed expectations.

How we work

Simple. Transparent. Collaborative

We appreciate you trusting us with your brand when you choose to partner with us. We believe in making things as easy as possible for you while we strive to deliver exceptional outcomes. To make sure we’re on the right track, we’ll check in often with you. Between us, let’s keep the loop of information flowing.

01 Scope

In a briefing call, we’ll chat about what you’d like to achieve and work out how much work is involved in your project.

02 Proposal

We’ll email you a proposal and a fee estimate, outlining your project details and how we will help you.

03 Confirmation

As soon as you accept our proposal and quote, we’ll send an invoice for 50% of the total fee. Once you’ve made payment, your project is booked to start.

04 Discovery

We learn everything there is to know about your business, customers and competitors.

05 Strategy

With further research we’ll get insights and form a plan of action.The strategy we develop will help you with brand consistency across your organisation, positioning and how to communicate effectively with your target audiences.

06 Delivery

Where the magic happens! We put everything together – our knowledge and insights, along with the plan of action. Executing on the strategy we create, copy, design and a website that you’ll be proud of.

Pay it Forward

The Good Shepherd Services

Indigenous Malaysian women working with ginger in a social enterprise

We believe that everyone deserves a right to an education and a voice.

Never Vanilla proudly supports The Good Shepherd Services and its mission. Their work in community-wide projects to improve the quality of life for impoverished and vulnerable individuals is hugely inspiring.

The results are life-changing, giving women and children in particular, a safe haven, education and a voice. Their social enterprise projects in rural communities give women a sense of purpose and the ability to contribute to the family income.

Never Vanilla works with The Good Shepherd Services to support them in brand development and digital communications.

Our Brand

Why ‘Never Vanilla’?

We’re all about being bold, never boring. ‘Never Vanilla’ means embracing the unique flavours, personalities, and quirks that make every brand stand out. We’ll help you discover and amplify your brand’s distinct personality so you can shine. 

Meet the chameleon

Our brandmark, the chameleon, symbolises adaptability, transformation, and insight. Just like chameleons adjust to their environment, we help brands evolve, stand out, and connect authentically with their audience. 

Never Vanilla is associated with

Digital Solutions Program and Melbourne Innovation Centre

Audrey Lee is on a panel of mentors for small businesses in the Digital Solutions Program, an Australian Government funded initiative. As a mentor, Audrey runs brand workshops and provides advice on brand strategy, SEO, copywriting and website content.

Australian Marketing Institute Professional Member

As a Professional member of the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI), Audrey is part of he largest network of marketers in Australia. AMI provides Audrey and Never Vanilla with networking opportunities and access to industry insights and thought leadership.

The Clever Copywriting Community

Never Vanilla is endorsed by The Clever Copywriting Community. The community is a supportive, knowledge-sharing, learning hub for the world’s most successful copywriters. It provides access to a wealth of masterclasses, courses and tips on SEO, copywriting and digital marketing.

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