Brand Strategy Sessions

Get unstuck and make more confident, strategic brand decisions — in 60 minutes flat.

For those moments when you’re overthinking, have a burning question, or just need some outside perspective and inspiration. (We’ve all been there.)

When you’re running a small business, it can be hard to know whether you’re making the right choices or focusing on the right things.

Everything’s on you, and the stakes are so high… especially when you’re dealing with something as important as your brand.

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In those moments when a “phone a friend” lifeline would really save your sanity,  Brand Strategy Sessions are your speed-dial option.

These action-oriented 1:1 Zoom calls give you...  

  • Specific, tailored, just-for-you answers to a branding or copywriting challenge you’re facing right now

  • Help prioritizing your ideas or deciding what order to do things in when you don’t know where to start (there are so. many. things. and never enough time)

  • A space to get out of your own head and brainstorm, validate, or bounce ideas off of someone who can offer a fresh perspective

  • An injection of clarity and inspiration when you’re feeling stuck or unsure of where to go next

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What to expect

Practical + personal advice for your brand’s next steps

During our 1:1 session, you can expect action-oriented advice that works for you: Your preferences, your priorities, your strengths, your budget.

Come with questions… and expect me to ask lots of my own. I’ll get a sense of what’s going on in your business, share my advice for how to address any challenges you’re facing, and help you map out an action plan that feels doable. I’ll probably also break out Miro, my whiteboarding app of choice — it helps to visualize as we go! 

These sessions are also a great way to dip your toe in the brand strategy waters, get to know me, and see if we’re a good fit for a larger engagement.

Here’s how it works:

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    Book your call

    Click the button below to schedule your call and submit payment.

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    Fill in the questionnaire

    I’ll send you a short questionnaire so you can get me up to speed on what you’re hoping to accomplish on our call.

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    Strategy time!

    We’ll meet 1:1 on Zoom. Think of this as your own Ask Me Anything session — no fluff, no distractions.

Get started →
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    “So helpful”

    I was feeling quite anxious about my brand coming into our call — not any more! Our session felt like it went by in a flash, but Kristen covered everything I wanted to discuss. She is an expert in brand strategy and copywriting and has a friendly and down-to-earth approach when sharing her knowledge. I am now much more confident in my brand and am excited and energized for the future.

    Andrea Lewis
    SEO + Digital Marketing Consultant

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    “You're incredible”

    I can’t recommend Kristen enough. Her feedback and analysis are amazing, and she creates such a safe space for your ideas, thoughts, and insecurities. Her process is well refined and helpful.

    Caroline Kidd
    Copywriter

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    "I finally feel like I can breathe"

    Working with you was so eye opening. As a creative you helped me look at my business from an outsider’s perspective and make important decisions about the future of my brand with fresh eyes. I’m feeling confident and excited and so ready to get started!

    Melana Currie
    Brand designer and illustrator

Let’s light a fire under your brand. 

Brand Strategy Sessions are the fastest way to get into my calendar and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Book your 1-hour strategy session with me today.

Need something a little more in-depth? 

Strategy sessions are perfect for specific questions or a shot of focused advice. If you need more, Brand Retreat Days are a great way to dive deeper into your brand. Over the course of a day, I can give you tangible resources and deliverables for moving your brand forward in addition to my strategic advice and feedback.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Not a problem! Send me a quick email and we can find a time that works for both of us.

  • No, these are available as is, on a first-come, first-served basis. If you enjoy our strategy session and want to keep going, I offer monthly and quarterly 90-minute strategy bundles to past clients as a way of continuing to work together. We can discuss on our call if that’s something you’d like to consider!

  • No. Facilitating a group discussion doesn’t work for this amount of time or format, so 1:1 is the best way to get the most out of our strategy session. I’m happy to work with your team on a Brand Retreat Day or Brand Blueprint project!

  • Yes; I will send you a download link for the recording after our call. Please note that the recording is for your own use only and not for distribution.

  • This is a 1 hour 1:1 strategy session that doesn’t include additional support or deliverables. If you think you’ll need additional help after our call, I’m happy to share more about monthly or quarterly strategy bundles during our session.

  • Because these spots are very limited, cancellations or refunds are not permitted once your session is confirmed. However, if something urgent comes up and you need to reschedule, I get it — these things happen! — and we can find another time.

  • Of course! Drop me a line here and I’d be happy to answer anything else you’re wondering about.

Schedule your quick hit of clarity and strategic direction

So you can stop spinning your wheels and move your brand forward with confidence.