CONTENT & DIGITAL MARKETING · TRAVEL RECOMMENDATIONS

Discover more. Choose thoughtfully.

I help businesses tell their story through practical content and digital marketing, while sharing thoughtful travel recommendations inspired by my own experiences. Discover my proposed Möbelpapst / Stuhlpapst content case study in Gescher, or explore my Frankfurt guide and travel partner links.

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  • ✓ Google Ads Search Certified
  • ✓ HubSpot Inbound Certified
  • ✓ Ironhack Berlin
Estrella Bruex seated on a sofa

Hello, I’m Ella.

Founder · Creator · Affiliate marketer

Content · Connection · Creativity

Hello Ella Studio EB mark connecting Atelier, Affiliate, Podcast, Music, Teach and Visa

The six-room studio

One identity. Six connected practices.

The EB studio mark brings Atelier, Affiliate, Podcast, Music, Teach Ella and Visa together. Focused marketing services are the commercial core; affiliate and partnership work is the second growth engine.

Pg. 01The Practice

Focused support, hands-on execution.

Personal, flexible and hands-on support for owner-led B2B physical-product SMEs with 10–50 employees in Kreis Borken and the Münsterland that already have a website but need consistent content, digital presence and lead support.

01

Social Media & Content Support

The primary offer and content engine: short videos, posts, captions, Reels, Shorts and a consistent publishing rhythm.

02

Local Digital Marketing Support

The lead-support layer: local outreach research, tracked links, lead capture and simple automation planning around clear goals.

03

Website & Online Presence Support

The digital-presence layer: landing pages, useful content, SEO basics and clear calls to action that make an existing website easier to find and trust.

Delivery tools — not separate services

Selected to plan, create, publish, measure and improve the work. GA4, GTM, UTMs and Make support the measurement and automation setup; results and automated email are not claimed until validated.

CanvaMetricoolMakeGA4GTMGoogle AdsLovableAI
Pg. 02Selected Work

A short list, chosen carefully.

Practical projects, professional experience and original certificates — with concepts and planned work clearly identified.

  • 2026

    Ironhack Berlin

    Digital marketing capstone — SEO & content campaign

  • 2019–24

    Maurealty Brokerage

    Real estate listings, client outreach & social posts

  • 2024

    Field Outsource Asia

    Brand promoter campaign — pharma product launch

  • 2026

    Freelance Academy

    VA social media project — content calendar & Facebook Ads

Training & Certifications

Studied, tested, and always learning.

AI · Analytics · Automation — supported by recent training in Claude, Google Analytics and Make.

Hello Ella Studio · Final Project

A strategy designed to be validated

In progress · assumptions labelled

The commercial strategy has two growth engines: focused services first, then measurable affiliate and partnership activity. This summary mirrors the project work without treating hypotheses as results.

  1. Phase 1

    Market research, a narrowed regional ICP, inbound and outbound acquisition, and clearly labelled business-model assumptions.

  2. Phase 2

    This multilingual website plus SEO and GEO foundations built around useful service and audience intent.

  3. Phase 3

    Frankfurt first-hand travel content connected to honest, relevant affiliate recommendations and tracked outbound clicks.

  4. Phase 4

    GA4, GTM and UTM measurement configured; Make automation is designed and remains to be validated end to end.

Status note: targets and assumptions are not proven results. Inquiry submissions currently reach the private site inbox; automatic email delivery is not claimed.

Open the final-project showcase →
Visit the WordPress blog →
Pg. 08Affiliate & Reseller

Promote products I genuinely trust.

I work with brands and services that fit the community around helloellastudio.com — language learners, newcomers to Germany, travelers, and small businesses. If your product solves a real problem for them, I would love to explore an affiliate or reseller partnership.

Primary travel proof of concept

Frankfurt am Main, through my eyes

My Frankfurt holiday began with a stay at Hotel Admiral, independent city exploration and a visit to a city bridge, followed by dinner on a riverside terrace. These are my personal memories; the optional tours and cruises below are ideas for your visit, not experiences I took.

Hello Ella Studio → Frankfurt guide & content → partner recommendation → stay or activity → tracked affiliate click / potential conversion

Start with personal destination experience, publish useful content, recommend relevant partners, track link clicks with GA4 and UTMs, then refine the content using real data. Bookings depend on the partner; no conversion results are claimed yet.

Frankfurt memories · my original vacation video
Open or download the Frankfurt video

My Frankfurt holiday began with a stay at Hotel Admiral, independent city exploration and a visit to a city bridge, followed by dinner on a riverside terrace. These are my personal memories; the optional tours and cruises below are ideas for your visit, not experiences I took.

Explore the Frankfurt guide →

Ideas for your visit

My hotel stay, independent walk and river visit inspire these recommendations. I have not reported taking a guided walking tour or a Main River cruise. Those are optional ideas, separate from my actual holiday.

Travel partners

Some links here are affiliate links. If you book through one, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Active

Expedia

Stays / hotels

I stayed at Hotel Admiral. Hotel Admiral Frankfurt City Centre is listed on Expedia, and the button below opens that hotel’s page through my tracked partner link.

View Hotel Admiral on Expedia →

Hotel-specific tracked partner link connected

Some links here are affiliate links. If you book through one, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Active · partner link connected

Viator

Tours & experiences

I explored Frankfurt independently. If you prefer a guided visit, this English-language Frankfurt Highlights walking tour is an option to consider — inspired by my own walk.

View Frankfurt walking tour on Viator →

Optional visitor idea inspired by my independent walk — I have not taken this tour.

Some links here are affiliate links. If you book through one, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Pending verification

GetYourGuide

Activities

An optional Main River cruise through GetYourGuide is an idea inspired by my river visit and riverside dinner. The Frankfurt destination page is a research reference only; I have not reported taking a cruise.

Verification and verified cruise affiliate link pending

Local business partnership / collaborationProposed collaboration

Möbelpapst / Stuhlpapst · Gescher

A proposed content and marketing project for this real Gescher furniture business: a practical social-media rhythm, product stories and clearer B2B visibility. A researched collaboration opportunity within Affiliate & Partnerships, not an approved affiliate programme.

Ella’s marketing and content skills and Daniel’s 20+ years in logistics could bring complementary perspectives to potential content. Neither is presented here as a company employee or official partner.

  • ✓Owner-managed, regional B2B SME — exactly the kind of business my service is built for.
  • ✓Consistent weekly social content: planned, produced and scheduled.
  • ✓Reels & Shorts to make products and the workshop visible.
  • ✓LinkedIn B2B visibility and qualified lead generation.

Measurable, not vague

Clear KPIs from day one: posting consistency, reach, engagement, profile visits and qualified inquiries — reviewed monthly.

Möbelpapst GmbH / Stuhlpapst is a real company in Gescher. This is a researched potential partnership and collaboration opportunity only — there is no active affiliate agreement, employment, client contract or claimed result.

What I look for

Audience fit

It has to be useful to language learners, newcomers, travelers, or small businesses.

Honest value

I only promote things I've used or would happily recommend to a friend.

Clear terms

Transparent commissions, tracking, and expectations from the start.

Long-term fit

I'd rather build a partnership that lasts than post one paid link.

Case StudyComing soon — WU application under review

Western Union Sub-Agent Kiosk

Trusted globally. Delivered locally.

A capital-light launch model bringing Western Union's global remittance service into a local community — a sub-agent kiosk hosted inside Selbe Kiosk Asian Asiatischen Lebensmittel, a high-traffic Asian grocery shop in Vreden. I built the marketing strategy, buyer research, outbound campaign plan, and a sample platform for this project during my Ironhack Marketing course.

$905B

Moved in global remittances (2024, World Bank)

1 in 8

People worldwide rely on remittance services

200+

Countries & territories reachable via the WU network

The Partnership

A commission-share agreement with a high-traffic host shop for a small counter space.

The Brand

Operating as a Western Union sub-agent — application currently under review with WU.

The Launch

A laptop, a receipt printer, and a WU terminal login — live within days, not months.

Location
Selbe Kiosk Asian Asiatischen Lebensmittel, Wüllner Straße 29, 48691 Vreden — Monday–Sunday, 9 AM–8 PM

Concept project prepared for the Ironhack Marketing Course. Not an official Western Union property — this status will be updated once the sub-agent application is approved.

Case StudyLIVE PROTOTYPE

The Online Kiosk — By D&E

Five services. One counter. Real and working today.

An expansion of the original Western Union concept into a multi-service, commission-based community kiosk. By D&E does not build these services itself — it hosts the physical counter and partners with existing local providers in each category, earning a commission per transaction.

Money Transfer

Photo Booth & ID Photos

Printing & Copying

Book a Ride

Food & Meals

This is a working prototype. Partnership discussions with brands in each category are in progress and not yet confirmed.

Mystery Shopping

I also work as a mystery shopper.

I evaluate customer experience, service quality, and brand consistency for businesses across Germany and beyond. If you are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented mystery shopper, you can find me on these platforms:

Have a product or partnership in mind?

Send me a short note about what you offer and who it serves. I reply to every thoughtful inquiry.

Estrella Bruex wearing headphones at her laptop
Pg. 03The Podcast/Vlog

The World Through My Eyes

A daily podcast/vlog about what it is to arrive — and stay — in Germany. Bureaucracy, language, friendship, winter, work, belonging. Honest conversations and short videos with people who built a life between two countries.

Open for collaboration & affiliate partnerships — if your brand serves migrants, language learners, or life in Germany, let's talk.

Coming Soon

I'm just getting started — no episodes are recorded yet, but here's what I'm planning to talk about first:

  1. 01Coming soon

    Being in a long-distance relationship, before I migrated

    How we built trust and stayed connected across time zones and borders, long before I ever set foot in Germany.

  2. 02Coming soon

    Being a wife to a German national

    What it's really like building a marriage and a shared life across two cultures.

  3. 03Coming soon

    Finding my place with my in-laws

    Learning the customs, the language, and the quiet moments of becoming part of a German family.

  4. 04Coming soon

    Learning the German language

    The slow, sometimes funny, sometimes frustrating road from A1 to actually being understood.

  5. 05Coming soon

    Meeting fellow Filipinos

    Finding pieces of home in the Filipino community here in Germany — the food, the language, the familiarity.

  6. 06Coming soon

    Building confidence, facing criticism and discrimination

    Honest talk about the harder days — the judgment, the stereotypes, and learning to stand my ground.

  7. 07Coming soon

    Venturing into being an entrepreneur

    Taking the leap from employee to building something of my own, one small step at a time.

Pg. 04Music

Cover songs, coming to TikTok.

Nothing recorded yet — I'll be posting cover songs on TikTok soon. This page will grow alongside that. Follow along to catch the first one.

Coming soon

Nothing here yet — the first cover is on its way.

Follow on TikTok →
Pg. 05Six Rooms

One studio, six ways I can help.

Each room has its own door. Walk into the one you need.

01

Atelier

Digital Marketing

Explore →
02

Podcast/Vlog

The World Through My Eyes

Explore →
03

Music

Cover Songs

Explore →
04

Teach Ella

Learning English, Fun Way

Explore →
05

Consultation

German Visa Guidance

Explore →
06

Affiliate

Partnerships & Products

Explore →
Pg. 06Teach Ella

Learn English, speak with confidence.

Private online English lessons for adults who want to be understood. From basic English and daily conversation to business and exams, each lesson is built around your goals and your pace.

7+

Years teaching

300+

Students taught

Online

From anywhere

Five ways we can work.

01

Basic English

Start from the ground up — everyday vocabulary, simple grammar, and the confidence to say your first full sentences.

02

Conversation Fluency

Relaxed, guided conversation practice so you can speak without translating every word in your head first.

03

Business English

Emails, meetings, calls, and interviews — the language you need to sound professional at work.

04

Exam Preparation

Focused practice for IELTS, TOEFL, and job-related tests, with strategies for each part of the exam.

05

Pronunciation & Accent

Sound clearer and be understood the first time, with targeted work on the sounds that trip you up.

How it works

  1. Step 1

    Book a free call

    Twenty minutes to hear your English and understand your goals.

  2. Step 2

    Choose your rhythm

    Single lessons or a monthly pack — whatever fits your week.

  3. Step 3

    Learn with a plan

    Every lesson builds on the last, with notes and homework you'll actually use.

Single lesson

60 minutes

Try one lesson before committing.

Monthly pack

4 × 60 minutes

Best for steady progress.

Start with a free 20-minute call — I'll listen to your English, understand your goals, and tell you honestly what we can change together.

Booking platforms

Pg. 07Visa Consultation · Germany

Bringing clarity to your German visa application.

Personal consultation for fiancé, spouse, and tourist visa applications to Germany. I walk you through the requirements, help you prepare your documents, and answer the questions that keep you awake at night.

Personal

One-on-one · Zoom or WhatsApp call

Clear

Checklists & timelines

Honest

No false promises

Four ways we can work.

01

Fiancé Visa

Preparing to marry in Germany — from the Standesamt paperwork and certificates to what the embassy expects to see in your file.

02

Spouse / Family Reunion Visa

Joining your partner in Germany — marriage certificate legalisation, A1 German, accommodation and income proof, and appointment prep.

03

Tourist / Schengen Visa

Short visits and family holidays — invitation letters, insurance, itinerary, and showing strong ties to your home country.

04

Document Review & Checklist

A careful read-through of what you've collected so far, with a clear list of what's missing before you book the appointment.

How it works

  1. Step 1

    Book a free call

    Twenty minutes to understand your case and your timeline.

  2. Step 2

    Get a clear plan

    A checklist, a realistic timeline, and the order to do things in.

  3. Step 3

    Apply with confidence

    Walk into the appointment knowing your file is complete.

Free resources — visa document checklists

Print-ready PDF checklists for the three most common German visa routes. Every case is different, so we tailor the list during your consultation.

Fiancé Visa

  • ✓Certificate of no impediment
  • ✓Proof of intent to marry & Standesamt correspondence
  • ✓Passport, photos & completed application form
Download PDF ↓

Spouse / Family Reunion Visa

  • ✓Legalised marriage certificate
  • ✓A1 German certificate (where required)
  • ✓Accommodation and income proof of the sponsor
Download PDF ↓

Tourist / Schengen Visa

  • ✓Invitation letter (Verpflichtungserklärung)
  • ✓Travel insurance & flight/hotel itinerary
  • ✓Proof of funds and ties to your home country
Download PDF ↓

Checklists are a guide only and do not replace official embassy requirements. Always confirm with the German embassy handling your case.

Single session

60 minutes

One focused call with a checklist and follow-up notes.

Full case review

3 × 60 minutes

Full timeline, document review, and appointment prep. Best value.

FAQ — honest answers

+Do you guarantee the visa will be approved?

No. I am not a lawyer or an embassy official. I share guidance based on my own visa application experience — my first visa application was approved. I offer practical document support and honest advice, but the final decision belongs to the embassy.

+Can you help in English or Filipino?

Yes.

+How much do you charge?

First 20-minute call is free, then priced per session.

Pg. 09About

I arrived with two suitcases and a long list of questions.

Estrella Bruex
NAME
Estrella Bruex
BASED
Vreden, NRW
LANG
FIL (native) · EN (fluent) · DE (A2–B1)
STATUS
Open for new projects

I'm Estrella Bruex — a reliable and motivated professional based in Vreden, North Rhine-Westphalia. My background spans hospitality, healthcare, real estate, and direct sales across the Philippines and Germany, and I'm now focused on digital marketing and virtual assistance. I'm currently studying Digital Marketing at Ironhack Berlin and completing the German Integration Course at VHS Stadtlohn.

Selected Work & Training & Certifications ↓
  • 2026

    Digital Marketing student

    Ironhack Berlin

  • 2026

    Google Ads Search Certification

    Google

  • 2026

    HubSpot Inbound Certified

    HubSpot Academy

  • 2026

    VA Social Media Marketing & Real Estate VA

    Freelance Academy

  • 2025–Present

    Housekeeper (Mini Job)

    Alorvie Therapy & Education Center, Stadtlohn

  • 2025–26

    Housekeeper

    Social Werk Häuser, Stadtlohn

  • 2025

    Kitchen Assistant

    Hotel Meyerink · Zentral Café · R Café

  • 2024

    Brand Promoter (Pharma)

    Field Outsource Asia, Cebu

  • 2023–24

    Customer Service (Real Estate)

    8990 Housing & Development, Cebu

  • 2019–24

    Freelance Real Estate Agent

    Maurealty Brokerage, Cebu

  • 2021–22

    Health Worker (TB Programme)

    FHI/USAID, Cebu

  • 2010–11

    Hotel & Restaurant Management

    Southwestern University, Cebu

A personal approach

From your first idea to the next step.

You work directly with me. We agree on what matters, create a practical plan and keep the work clear and manageable.

01

Let’s understand your business

Tell me about your audience, your goals and where you need support.

02

Build a focused plan

We agree on the scope, channels and a realistic content rhythm before work begins.

03

Create, review and improve

Content is reviewed together. We use agreed measures to decide what to do next.

Before we begin

What kind of support can I ask for?

Social media planning, content creation, local marketing and practical website support. Tell me what you need so we can find a suitable scope.

Can we start with a small project?

Yes. We can discuss a focused content task or an online-presence review first. Scope and pricing are agreed before work begins.

Do you work remotely?

I’m based in Vreden, Germany. We can discuss remote work or local collaboration in Kreis Borken and the Münsterland.

How do affiliate recommendations work?

Some recommendations use affiliate links, clearly identified on this website. I may earn a commission. Potential collaborations are labelled separately from active links.

Working Together

Ready to start a project?

I take on a handful of projects a year, so each one gets the attention it deserves. Tell me a little about what you need and I'll reply within a couple of days.

Project scope & pricing agreed personally

Vreden 48691, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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