Startup Guidance

Reimagining Support

As a professional artist turned COO and serial community builder, I bridge creative vision with strategic execution. My approach isn't about rigid business plans, but about nurturing your unique entrepreneurial rhythm and transforming passion into sustainable momentum.

    • Entrepreneurs with a spark and partial ideas, seeking strategic translation

    • Creative professionals reimagining traditional career paths

    • Professionals sensing untapped potential but unsure how to activate it

    • Small businesses seeking a comprehensive digital refresh

    • Mission-driven organizations ready to assess, streamline, and amplify their impact

    • Holistic support for business and creative ventures

    • Personalized strategy infused with ENFP-driven enthusiasm and innovation

    • Boundary and consent skill development to prevent burnout

    • Support rooted in lived entrepreneurial experience

    • Creative problem-solving that balances big-picture vision with adaptable execution

    • Empathetic, people-centric approach to communication and networking

    • Intuitive insights merged with accessible strategies

    • Access to a curated network of innovative professionals

    • Optional Website Design services

  • I feel incredibly lucky to have had Talisman by my side as I launched my small business. I had tons of ideas but felt overwhelmed about how to pull them all together. Talisman essentially got me “unstuck", helping to lay the foundation for my entire brand, create my logo, build my website and develop my social media strategy, among other important tasks. Talisman was the ideal partner in helping me identify my own goals and put the best, most manageable steps in place to achieve them. She’s kind, patient, a great listener, and genuinely invested in her clients’ success.

    I still think of Talisman as one of my favorite people to brainstorm with. She always brings brilliant ideas, a sense of humor and an incredible wealth of knowledge to every conversation and makes people feel heard and celebrated every step of the way. I feel incredibly lucky to have had Talisman by my side as I launched my small business. I had tons of ideas but felt overwhelmed about how to pull them all together. Talisman essentially got me “unstuck", helping to lay the foundation for my entire brand, create my logo, build my website and develop my social media strategy, among other important tasks.

    Talisman was the ideal partner in helping me identify my own goals and put the best, most manageable steps in place to achieve them. She’s kind, patient, a great listener, and genuinely invested in her clients’ success.

    I still think of Talisman as one of my favorite people to brainstorm with. She always brings brilliant ideas, a sense of humor and an incredible wealth of knowledge to every conversation and makes people feel heard and celebrated every step of the way.

    Gaby Moss, Owner & Designer, Gaby Moss Designs

  • Talisman has been a game-changer for my business and personal-growth. In the midst of client overload, knowing next steps but feeling overwhelmed about getting there, she provided exactly what I needed to regain my footing and feel like I could tackle it.

    With her expertise and unwavering support, she helped me establish a strong business foundation - from creating a website from scratch to improving my social media presence, outreach strategies, and gathering compelling testimonials. She tailored her guidance to meet my unique challenges, and her strategic insights, combined with her understanding of female entrepreneurship, were both grounding and inspiring.

    Talisman quickly became a reliable source of accountability and support. Her unwavering enthusiasm helped me discover the support I didn't even know I was missing. She's not just a mentor; she's a catalyst for transformation and growth. I'm incredibly grateful for her impact on my business and my life.

    Vania Bencosme, Owner, Triskel Balance

  • I have collaborated with Talisman for over 20 years on a multitude of professional endeavors and tasks, including: documentation of my artwork, website design, editing and copywriting, brainstorming and ideation, and project management. She thrives in an environment of mutual respect and passion, and she seems most motivated when helping people.

    Talisman is the first person I call when I need honest feedback, straightforward advice, or an energizing pep talk. And if her first attempt at assistance isn’t exactly what I’m looking for, she will listen while I explain what I need, pivoting and adapting her problem-solving strategy without losing energy or skipping a beat. I’m grateful to have someone in my life who is always ready to roll up her sleeves to lend a hand with plenty of gusto and zero ego.

    Risa Puno, Interactive Installation and Sculpture Artist