About Refined Rebel & Co
Refined Rebel & Co. is a cultural strategy, creative consulting, and experiential company operating at the intersection of music, media, hospitality, partnerships, live experiences, and culture.
Founded by Atlanta-based entrepreneur and brand strategist Kareemah “Karmen Rydem” Simien, Refined Rebel & Co. helps brands, publications, artists, and creative businesses build stronger visibility, audience connection, cultural relevance, and long-term growth through strategy, partnerships, creative direction, and experiential concepts.
The company operates alongside The Camp Agency, a music marketing and artist development platform, and The Campaign ATL, a media and culture platform focused on artist visibility, interviews, live experiences, showcases, and community-driven storytelling.
Past work and collaborations span artist campaigns, live showcases, nightlife, experiential activations, media, partnerships, entertainment marketing, and culture-focused creative strategy across Atlanta and beyond.
Our focus is simple:
building ideas, campaigns, and experiences that connect with culture and create long-term impact.