Grace has been a game-changer. She helped us turn a scrappy, ambitious young studio into a more focused, confident and operationally solid business.

From finance and operations to positioning, marketing and new business, Grace brought clarity, structure and momentum exactly where we needed it most.

What makes Grace so brilliant is that she pairs sharp commercial thinking with unmatched emotional intelligence. She has a rare ability to untangle messy brains, make big challenges feel surmountable, and push a business forward without making it feel soulless.

We feel incredibly lucky to have Grace in our corner.

Leigh Chandler, Founder and Creative Director, Sister Mary

“As an independent creative trying to start my own business, Grace would be my first call. Her sense of empathy for the creative life is palpable. Grace immediately dispelled my apprehensions about trusting someone else to help me create on my own behalf. She made it easy to tackle all of the big decisions that I spent months overthinking, and made it exciting to figure out what I wanted my business to be.”

Matt Sherman, Photographer, Creative Director and Visual Historian

“The agency secret weapon”

Josh Griffin, Managing Director, Design Bridge

“Grace brings a wealth of proven experience and a rare ability to spark out-of-the-box thinking, consistently elevating work beyond its original scope. Her clear understanding of how to drive agency perception creates real momentum, resulting in award-worthy attention and unmistakable big-brand energy. With the organizational rigor of an account director and the sensibility of a creative lead, she always pushes for bigger, better, and more impactful outcomes.”

Drew Stocker, Creative Director, Pearlfisher

“ Grace is a kind and empathetic leader with an extraordinary ability to elevate both the people she works with and the work itself. She approaches the world of branding with the same humility and humanity she brings to every interaction, consistently delivering thoughtful solutions and offering inspirational guidance. Working with Grace is always a delight—I leave every collaboration feeling smarter and more inspired.”
Nathan Manou, Independent Branding Consultant (ex Mother Design)

“Grace has deep industry knowledge and is a pleasure to do business with.”

Ryan Lynch CEO, Beardwood

As a presenter, Grace is dynamic, distilling years of industry knowledge into compelling lectures that keep students excited and engaged. As a counterpart, Grace is fantastic to work with. She has a keen sense for understanding others, both those she works with and those she teaches. This is one of her most admirable qualities as she is able to tailor her communication and direct responsibilities in a way that plays to the strengths of others while best supporting their weaknesses. Working with her is always seamless — she is always organized and forward-thinking and there is never a problem that she can’t solve creatively (with more than one workaround).

I couldn’t recommend working with her enough, Grace is an incredible leader and would be a fantastic addition to any brand team.

Jenna Halbert, Senior Creative Strategist, Reddit

I can't express enough how deeply grateful I am for Grace’s guidance and support as I prepared for my first-ever speaking engagement at the Brand New design conference in SLC 2024. From the moment I started working with her, I knew I was in the hands of someone truly exceptional. Grace is a fierce leader, a changemaker in every sense of the word, and her ability to empower others is unmatched.

Grace listened carefully to my concerns, provided thoughtful and actionable feedback, and most importantly, she made me believe in myself when I couldn’t find the belief on my own. Each check-in left me feeling more prepared, more confident, and more excited than the last. Grace doesn’t just coach—you feel her investment in your success. Her wisdom and expertise as an industry leader shine through every piece of advice she offers. She doesn’t just help you prepare; she transforms the way you approach challenges, giving you the tools to rise to your highest potential.

I walked into that conference room knowing I was ready, not because I was perfect, but because I had Grace in my corner. I cannot recommend her enough to anyone who wants to elevate their career, push their boundaries, and tap into their fullest potential. She's a true force, and I’m so thankful for the role she played in this milestone moment of my career.

Marisa Sanchez Dunning, Founder, IF ONLY

"Collaborating with Grace helped us enter a new phase for our agency. We were at the cusp of significant growth and needed an expert to help us identify our blind spots, build systems, and organize our team for success. Grace helped us better understand our organization and put the roadmap in place that we are using today. The experience was amazing, Grace is an awesome person, and we are thrilled with the outcome."

Jackie and Matt Dean, Founders, Dean & Co

“As a presenter, Grace is dynamic, distilling years of industry knowledge into compelling lectures that keep students excited and engaged. She has a keen sense for understanding others, both those she works with and those she teaches.”
Jessica Deseo, Adjunct Associate Professor, Art Center

"Grace has a rare ability to spot creative potential before the industry catches up. Having worked closely together, I witnessed her shape strong thought leadership, turning creative ambition into reputation and opportunity. She has brilliant instincts for where the industry is heading, and an even sharper sense of how agencies and creative leaders should show up. On a personal level, she helped me find the value in my own voice, and gave me the nudge to use it."

Jamie Gandee, Executive Creative Director, Landor

"I've always known visibility was something I should focus on, but hadn’t had a clear framework for how to make it feel like me. Grace changed that.

The session was direct, practical, and really energizing. She has a rare ability to take something that can feel overwhelming or performative and make it feel completely manageable. She met me where I was and helped me think through an approach that actually fits how I work and how I want to show up.

If you're someone who knows you should be building more visibility but keeps finding reasons not to, Grace is the person to work with."

Stephanie Primus, Managing Director, Beardwood