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Testimonials

Janet“Van is without question the most creative, energizing, and brilliant communication/marketing/brand visionary I know. She is able to zero in on on a core message and make it sing. She gets whatever the “point-of-pain” your client is experiencing and knows how to speak to it. Her visual acumen has a flair that captures eye and mind at the same time. In addition to being highly talented, she’s fun and entirely pleasurable to work with. I love working with her, pure and simple.”

Janet Wigfield
Vice President, Executive Director, Conferences + Events, Working Mother, Media
www.WorkingMother.com

Mark“What to say about Van? That’s a tall order! Van is a prodigious thinker; one of those rare individuals who can effortlessly fuse creative insight and intuition with razor-edge intellect. Van is as comfortably eloquent with words as she is fluent with the language of visual communication. Succinct, sharp and always sophisticated in everything she does, Van is a true original. In short, I would have no hesitation to recommend her for any creative/branding assignment where big ideas play center stage.”

Mark Rogers
RAW Design & Innovation, NYC
www.raw-us.com

jessica1“Van has completely blown me away with her brilliance in helping me craft a strong branding front. Before working together, I was trying so hard to fit in that I got completely lost in the crowd. Within minutes of every session, Van transforms my plain Jane copy AND my visual thinking into something specific and spectacular that is more in line with who I am and what I do. She has given me the freedom and confidence to truly express myself and my unique business through branding that really pops. Now, my ideal client has no problem finding and contacting me because it is so clear what I do and how open and energetic I am. Thank you, Van for helping me kick some ass!”

Jessica Sabatini
Life reDirection Expert
www.Prosper-with-Purpose.com

jena“I can’t keep it to myself that I’ve had great revenue-generating results thanks to this branding guru! I had an interested but skeptical concept that meeting with a branding expert would result in a “conceptual conversation” not hard dollar ROI. I was so wrong. Within 14 days of meeting with Van, several thousand dollars of new business have been generated via her suggested strategies. I can’t keep this a secret. And I know I am not the only one in ear-shot calling her praises. So for those of you running enterprises and wanting to get the word and message out there in a way that is fresh and profitable, talk to this genius!”

Jena la Flamme
Director of the Jena Wellness Center
www.jenawellness.com
New York, NY

carol“Van’s Brand Audit opened my eyes to the fact that telling a story about what we do simply isn’t enough – she helped me to realize the power of the story about why we are so passionate about doing it. She was quick to grasp both the opportunities and the challenges our business faces and has inspired me to think differently. Thanks, Van!”

Carol Frohlinger, Esq.
Principal
Negotiating Women, Inc.
www.negotiatingwomen.com
New York, NY

andrew“You are an inspiration, Van! Your ideas are abundant and loaded with vision! We are still absorbing your big-picture thinking, prioritizing your ideas. Thanks to you, our latest brand marketing campaign had a huge 11.7% click-through-rate. I can’t thank you enough!”

Andrew Stephenson
Director
Wildlight Photo Agency
www.wildlight.com.au
Sydney, Australia

nicole“I had so many ideas about my company and what I wanted to accomplish but didn’t know how to communicate it to my current clients let alone, to my prospective clients. Van is a translator, in many ways, of what is going on in my brain! Her amazing ideas ultimately culminated in creating a cohesive message for my brand. What’s more with Van’s help, I can wow my clients with a creative and clear branding message. I look forward to continuing to develop my brand with Van’s help. I couldn’t be luckier!”

Nicole Suresky
Founder, Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Producer
The Event Catalyst
www.eventcatalyst.com
New York, NY

Julian“Van is a one-off. Her creative energy is awesome. She has great style. But most importantly she really understands what makes brands tick ­ both on the inside and outside in the market place. When we worked together in Sydney, she was way ahead of the game, so it’s no surprise to me that today she is an acknowledged leader and innovator in the global branding space.”

Julian Canny
Branding Consultant, Julian Canny Associates
Sydney, Australia

Kim“What is more important than a strong brand and truly standing out and having a clear message? Van has a beautiful gift of creatively pulling out those ideas from you and adding her magic to support you in creating an impactful brand. She’s creative, intuitive and highly business savvy. If you’re serious about creating a brand with great awareness, she’s an important investment in the development of your business.”

Kim DeYoung
Founder
Metromom.com

melinda“It was an absolute delight working with you to get my story straight — the brand story of my business, that is. You helped me to see the BIG picture and opened my eyes to new ideas that would have taken me ages to figure out on my own! As my Behind-the-Scenes Creative Brainstorming Partner, we tapped into the Southern Home Organizers brand DNA, put it into words, and gave it heart and a voice of its own. Thanks for everything!!”

Melinda Anderson
Founder and Executive Creative Director
Southern Home Organizers®
www.southernhomeorganizers.com
Dacula, GA

jill“When it came to describing who I was and why my firm was different from others in the media space, Van was able to crack the code and nail the essential differences from her first effort. She told our brand story in a way that was fresh, smart and bold and her gift for language made all the difference in the world.”

Jill Montaigne
Founder
Original Spark
www.orginalspark.com
Brooklyn, NY

elliot“When it came time to showcase our brand’s phenomenal growth, it was clear that Van was conquering through cool. Her grasp of our marketplace made it easier for us to get where we wanted to go. She is a vision master.”

Elliot Schwartz
President
StudioEIS
www.studioeis.com
Brooklyn, NY

roberta“I always thought branding was just for established companies but after working with you on developing the brand personality of my business, I realize it works for anyone with a product or service to sell. You helped me create an identity and positioning for my business that really reflects who I am. I’m thrilled about the outcome, I’m getting rave reviews AND new clients! What more could I ask for?!”

Roberta Brenner
Chief Catalyst
LifeLift for Women
www.lifeliftforwomen.com
Brooklyn, NY

janwallen“For some time, I’d been dissatisfied that I wasn’t expressing what I do in the most articulate or comprehensive way. Van’s clarity pinpointed the core essence of what I offer, captured my unique business energy, pulled all the pieces together, made them whole, and made sense of it all! Now, when I tell clients that I am a Connection Expert, LinkedIn Expert and author of “Mastering LinkedIn in 7 Days or Less”, they get what I do ­ immediately! What’s more, I now have a different perspective and confidence around how I see my business and what I actually offer my clients. What a relief. Thanks, Van.”

Jan Wallen
LinkedIn Expert and Evangelist
www.LinkedInWorks.com
LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/janwallen