Today we’d like to introduce you to Tori Stosic.
Hi Tori, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Hello! My name is Tori Stosic. I am the Director of Operations at TNT Creative Studio, which I co-founded with my husband, Tucker Stosic. (Tucker and Tori, TNT!) We launched TNT Creative Studio in April of this year (2026).
Together, we bring nearly two decades of combined experience in the creative advertising industry, having worked at agencies like TBWA/Chiat/Day, MullenLowe, Droga5, The Many, and David&Goliath. Tucker currently works as an Associate Creative Director, also lending his design talents to freelance projects in the sports and music industries. On the operational side, Tori is a Senior Project Manager. Over the years, our careers have crossed paths constantly: sometimes working at different agencies, other times at the same company, on the same client, and even the same project. Along the way, both together and individually, we’ve helped teams create work that has earned top industry awards including Cannes Lions, Clios, Effies, Webbys, and ADCs.
Building something of our own felt like the natural next step. In TNT Creative Studio, we combine the best of both worlds: Tucker’s creative drive plus my operational background, which gives us that ideal balance of left-brain and right-brain thinking. Our goal for TNT is simple: partner with clients who share our passion for bold, loud, unexpected work that gets people talking.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
We’re six months into our TNT Creative Studio journey, and like any new business, it comes with its own set of hurdles. Because we’re building our brand from the ground up, our biggest focus right now is gaining traction, reaching the right clientele, and getting our name on the map. Fortunately for us though, because we’re coming from advertising backgrounds we can apply our agency knowledge to our own brand! Social media has been a massive driver for us in our start up stage. And as we wrap up new projects, expanding our portfolio has been key to keeping that momentum going.
Balancing TNT alongside our full-time agency careers has had its challenges. Running a studio as a side hustle on top of demanding day jobs can be a lot at times. Especially for Tucker who is creating all day, every day, it can be a challenge to keep the creative tank full. Living in Reno helps us stay grounded. Whenever we need to reset our brains, we head outdoors to ski, run, or play a round of golf. Having the mountains in our backyard gives us the space we need to recharge, prevent burnout, and come back to our work with fresh energy.
As you know, we’re big fans of TNT Creative Studio. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
We are TNT Creative Studio! Founded by husband and wife duo, Tucker and Tori Stosic. Hence the TNT name!
TNT Creative Studio is an independent creative and design studio shaped by over a decade of work in the music, sports, and advertising industries. We partner with brands to create identity systems, award winning stunts, and visual worlds that feel impossible to ignore. Our ultimate mission? Create fun, loud, buzz-worthy work that gets people talking.
What sets us apart is our refusal to default to standard design tropes. We thrive on pushing boundaries and subverting expectations. A great example of this is our recent branding project for a local esthetician studio, Honey Blossom. We threw out the typical beauty and spa playbook—no soft pinks or delicate serif fonts. Instead, we developed an identity that felt completely fresh for the beauty category while remaining unique and ownable: warm, confident, and finished with a handcrafted touch.
In our first six months, we’ve hit the ground running with an incredible mix of clients. Our strength lies in our versatility. So far, we’ve designed merch for music icons like Empire of the Sun and The Band Camino, created custom assets for a tattoo artist, built identities for a bourbon brand and a pickle brand, and launched an esthetician’s full branding system.
With the momentum we’ve built already, we can’t wait to see where TNT goes in 2027!
Who else deserves credit in your story?
Our first thank you shoutout goes to our incredible clients who have trusted us right out of the gate. Taking a chance on a new studio requires a leap of faith, and we’re so grateful to work with people who are open to bold, unconventional ideas.
We also owe a thank you to our agency mentors and colleagues who helped shape our skills and taught us how to navigate this industry over the years.
Finally, love and thanks to our family and friends—our ultimate cheerleaders. Starting a creative studio while balancing full-time jobs isn’t easy, but having a circle of people constantly cheering us on and sharing our posts makes all the difference in the world.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tntcreativestudio/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tntcreativestudio
- Other: https://www.pinterest.com/TNTcreativestudio/
