Marlena’s values-led approach to building a brand & business is truly refreshing. She is so much more than a brand consultant - a confidant, a mentor, and a friend who strives to empower the entrepreneurs and small businesses she works with. She stepped in at a moment when I desperately needed clarity around OZMA’s path and helped steer & support the transition towards a brand-led, DTC business model.  

Most importantly, Marlena ensured I personally align with my business. She sought out to really understand me, who I am and what I care about, and translate that into OZMA. This made all the difference in helping me make decisions that felt authentic to my vision & values and ultimately led to a healthier and more fulfilling business.

Marlena was a wonderful support to me in the beginning stages of launching my company. Working with Marlena was one of my first experiences in business where I felt understood. She was able to hold all of me in her vision and give language to unique aspects of how I was expressing through my brand. Marlena guided me on a valuable exploration of brand identity, product strategy as well as business model and scaling strategies. I felt expanded by our exchange and she had a positive and meaningful impact on SriMu’s trajectory.

Marlena's expertise played a crucial role in the expansion of Conscious City Guide. As our brilliant strategic advisor she built our growth strategy and business model that catapulted us to our next phase which led to our funding from Live Nation. Her appetite for discovery and digging deep into industry models birthed an original approach that I value to this day.