Makayla Rayko
Makayla Rayko is a passionate and innovative graphic designer, marketing specialist, and website designer based in Edgewater, Florida. As the owner of MPR Designs, she brings over six years of hands-on experience managing multiple creative projects, from concept development to execution. Makayla’s work spans graphic design, website design, trade show strategy, and marketing campaigns, all with a focus on elevating brand awareness and creating visually compelling solutions for businesses. Her approach combines creativity with strategic insight, ensuring each project aligns with her clients’ goals and market needs. Throughout her career, Makayla has built a reputation for her ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments while consistently delivering high-quality design work. She is adept at leveraging digital platforms, social media content, and cutting-edge design tools to develop impactful campaigns. Her expertise also extends to web development, SEO, video editing, packaging design, and brand consulting, making her a versatile professional capable of handling diverse aspects of business optimization and marketing strategy. Makayla’s entrepreneurial spirit was inspired by a family of entrepreneurs and guided by mentors such as Dan Weber, James Marshall, and Lee Moore. Over the past seven years, she has grown MPR Designs into a dynamic agency, helping businesses build functional systems, strong branding, and measurable growth. Driven by her philosophy that preparation meets opportunity, Makayla continues to combine her passion for design with her commitment to helping businesses succeed in a competitive marketplace.
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What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my children. They inspire me every day to work harder, stay focused, and pursue my goals with dedication. Their presence motivates me to lead by example, strive for excellence in everything I do, and build a life they can be proud of.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is this: your life will go one of two ways. You can work hard first and party later, or party hard first and work later. Either path is possible, but the one thing that’s certain is this — whatever you choose first will be the shortest chapter of your life.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this industry is to lean into genuine collaboration. Growing together creates momentum, energy, and opportunity that you simply can’t build alone. Support one another, share knowledge openly, and don’t view other women as competition — that mindset is how real growth happens. And listen — because everything is so fluid right now. Even with years of experience and discernment, I approach each day with the mindset of learning, absorbing as much information as possible to stay ahead and adapt.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges — and opportunities — in my field right now is trust. Too many businesses come to us after they’ve already been overcharged, locked into bad contracts, or promised results that never came. In my experience, roughly 70% of clients have been taken advantage of before finding the right support.
That creates a powerful opportunity to reach people before they have a bad experience — to educate them early, set realistic expectations, and build relationships rooted in transparency and long-term value instead of quick sales.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in both my work and personal life are hard work, passion, and leading by example. I strive to show dedication and integrity in everything I do — not only for my own growth, but to set a meaningful example for my children, and the generations that follow.
Inspiring future generations to value commitment, purpose, and perseverance is central to how I approach life and work. And just as important as passing those values down, I come from a place rich in meaningful experiences. I want to be able to provide those same experiences — and opportunities — for my daughters, creating a life rooted in both purpose and joy.
