Testimonials

Talisman's guidance and expertise has been invaluable. Launching my interior design business has been significantly less stressful with her assistance, and her energy is simply incredible! I felt it within the first few minutes of speaking with her.

What began as 'just a website' evolved into feeling deeply empowered in my overall journey. Talisman provided more than help with designing and orchestrating the logistics of building my website—she became a strong sounding board and coach/mentor throughout this nerve-racking process. Creating a supportive environment for my emotions before and after our sessions enabled me to find solace and celebrate my achievements.

I would choose her again and again! Thank you for EVERYTHING.

—Casey Stanhope, Owner & Designer, Arthur James Interiors

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 Brolin has worked with both my daughters, and the impact on our family has been profound. Talisman brings the same creative, compassionate approach to connection and communication, but what sets them apart is their ability to intuitively and skillfully apply the right techniques at the right time for each of my uniquely different children.

For my ten-year-old, Talisman provides a nurturing space where she practices healthy emotional and physical boundaries, communication, and consent. Through tools like emotion wheels and somatic awareness, Phoebe has learned to explore and process her feelings in a way that builds confidence with both peers and adults. Talisman’s approach resonates so deeply that we’ve adopted many of these practices at home.

For my five-year-old daughter, who is non-verbal and neurodivergent, Talisman’s creative methods have been transformative. My daughter has big emotions and often lacks the tools to express them healthily. Talisman not only helps her slow down and feel seen, but also guides me in supporting her as she navigates a world that isn’t always designed for her to succeed. Talisman’s intuitive ability to meet both of my daughters exactly where they are has empowered them to grow emotionally, trust how they are feeling, and communicate with agency, while giving me more confidence as a parent.

I highly recommend Talisman’s holistic, compassionate approach to anyone seeking emotional support for their children.

—Heather J.

Talisman is a born empath and problem solver. Always quick to offer new out-of-the-box ideas, she particularly connects with our neurodivergent campers. She is grounded even when her brain is working at super speed to help find creative solutions. Talisman loves to selflessly collaborate to support a team in whatever way makes sense. She’s generous in receiving feedback and easy to communicate with, because she practices and appreciates clear and direct communication. Talisman is a Camp AmeriKids veteran and a vital part of our Wellness team!

—Anna Nathanson, LCSW and Wellness Director, Camp AmeriKids

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

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

No matter where you are in your journey, you could not do better than to begin working with Tally. She is fully present during your time together. She has a deep and broad network of “human resources” who can be called upon to augment your process. She’s intelligent, creative, and never hesitates to roll up her sleeves. She will believe in your goals as much as you do. And she will get you there.

—Morgan A., Artist and Writer

Talisman is a truly generous spirit. She wants people to thrive and is at her energetic best when collaborating with clients and helping them figure out what they need. Talisman meets clients “where they are at”; she’s open-hearted, nonjudgmental, empathetic, and committed. She’ll be your advocate, guide, supporter, and champion. She’s spent her adult life working with people from all walks of life—she’s most certainly an asset.

—Andrew Sispoidis, Founder and CEO, Kynismos AI

Talisman is that rare combination of formidable talent, creativity and skill, a true understanding of (I'd go so far as to call it empathy for) what the client is trying to achieve, plus hardworking professionalism, all wrapped up in an earnestly pleasant person. She is refreshingly drama and ego-free who puts her clients instantly at ease.

—Laura Verallo de Bertotto, CEO & Owner, VMV Hypoallergenics

Talisman brought enthusiasm, dedication, clear communication, and a unique creative eye to the design of elm-project.org.

Starting from scratch, we trusted Talisman to expand on provided information, visuals, and navigate document and form distribution challenges for a seamless user experience. She managed image sourcing (thank you TalismanPHOTO!), editing, copy, and added valuable resources. Our new website significantly enhanced our organization's professionalism.

Talisman is a creative problem-solver who is excellent at managing expectations. The ELM has infectious energy, and we're immensely grateful for the heart and soul she poured into this project.

—Chloe Ettari, Executive Director, The ELM Project

Talisman is extremely organized and more than equipped to tackle creative operations management projects. Her ability to streamline workflows and transform organizational processes for the better is immensely valuable. With her skills and focus, she is a huge asset!!

—Dara Siegel. Founder, I Heart Reps

Talisman helped streamline finance & creative/operational processes with ZERO headaches. Definitely an asset in the creative community.

—Michelle Funke, Founder, Parallel Projects

Talisman is a life force. We have volunteered together for over a decade at a summer camp and I’ve always been impressed with her joyful enthusiasm to work wherever she’s needed. And then to do it well wherever she served!

Most recently she’s been a member of our wellness team, under my supervision, serving the psychosocial needs of campers and counselors. Whether she’s working one-on-one with someone or contributing to daily team meetings, she is always very present, attentive to whomever she is with. She always listens carefully, contributes thoughtfully and seeks feedback to constantly keep communication open.

Talisman is positive, accepting, open-minded and open-hearted. She is extraordinarily talented at marketing social media (a prior background as a professional photographer might have something to do with that), creatively managing imagery and messaging. She will, and she can, pitch in where she’s needed, ever mindful of the overall goal of keeping things running without regard for ego or hierarchy.

Talisman is protective of everyone on her team or under her care in all ways – physical, psychosocial, practical. I consider myself lucky to have her on my team and think you would, too.

—Meg Reilly, Principal, Reilly Editorial & Former Wellness Director, Camp AmeriKids/The ELM Project

Talisman did Eva Zeisel’s legacy proud with this website. She thoughtfully gathered images, information, accreditations and organized Eva’s life’s work. The design is beautifully laid out, clear, and lovely to engage with. Eva would have loved it.

—Jean Richards, Actor, Writer, Eva’s daughter

Talisman is a highly organized, efficient manager. She is a thoughtful and strong collaborator. She is a true asset with passion that permeates throughout the entire organization.

—Jon J. Bassana , President & CEO, Jack Brooks Foundation