Kendra Checketts is a singer-songwriter based out of San Diego, CA. Her music combines earnest lyrical themes with grappling melodies to create emotionally charged storytelling. Her style is personal and captivating. Kendra combines genres as diverse as pop, indie rock, blues, and hip-hop yet strives to keep her tracks simplistic – to make her music distinctive and relatable. ​Kendra’s story of supporting mental health and children through various non-profits gives her a perspective of living life with a bigger purpose. Kendra’s music keeps people aware of the unexpected, conscious living, insightful lyrics and challenges the status quo. She brings an authentic and unique styling to her music focused on matching emotions to music production. Kendra prepares to release new music soon.

As the founder of Lennon and Steele, Kendra transformed the simple idea that “opposites attract” into a thriving clothing line that seamlessly blends two distinct styles into one cohesive brand. Within a year and a half, she achieved $200,000 in revenue, a testament to the business's strong market presence.This journey has allowed her to gain hands-on experience across every facet of the industry, from design and production to marketing, sales, and inventory management. Kendra developed a distinctive brand identity and communication strategy that resonates with the audience, while directing strategic decision-making through data-driven analysis. Her work involves conducting comprehensive analyses of industry trends and consumer behavior to stay ahead of the curve.Providing excellent customer service is a cornerstone of her approach, ensuring customer satisfaction and fostering long-lasting relationships. She manages the full spectrum of project development, implementation, and sales, effectively forecasting supply and demand to optimize resource allocation.Collaboration is key; Kendra works closely with designers to create high-quality, fashionable clothing pieces that reflect the brand’s unique vision. Building and nurturing Lennon and Steele has not only been extremely rewarding but has also equipped her with invaluable knowledge and leadership abilities that she carries forward in every endeavor.

As a self-employed social media manager and website designer, Kendra has empowered individuals and companies to build and maintain strong online relationships with their clients. She established and maintained a consistent brand image and voice across all social media channels, creating original and engaging digital content tailored for various platforms.Kendra excels at identifying key demographics and exploring new digital outreach opportunities, applying quantitative analysis to assess the effectiveness of her strategies. She promptly responds to comments, messages, and reviews, fostering engagement and building a loyal community around her clients' brands.In addition to her social media expertise, Kendra assists clients in setting up websites that not only attract sales through effective optimization strategies but also facilitate easier connections and interactions. She has built and maintained relationships with clients, influencers, and strategic partners, ensuring that each digital presence is impactful and resonates with its audience.Through her comprehensive approach, Kendra has successfully helped numerous clients enhance their online visibility and engagement, demonstrating her commitment to delivering results and driving growth in the digital landscape.

At the age of 18, Kendra was a contestant in the four-time Emmy award winning TV show, The Voice. Working alongside celebrity mentors Blake Shelton and Adam Levine, she made it to 14th overall in the show's 16th season.