Testimonials

Talisman … got me unstuck.

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

Fully present, broad network, believes in you.

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

Not just a mentor, she’s a catalyst.

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

Mutual respect, brainstorming & ideation.

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

Operations management, streamline workflows.

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

Creativity, skill and understanding, ego-free.

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

Generous spirit, nonjudgemental, committed.

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 S.
CEO, Entrepreneur, Advisor

Enthusiasm, dedication, and communication.

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. She 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

Streamlines processes with zero headaches.

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

—Michelle Funke
Founder, Parallel Projects

Enthusiasm, open-minded, listens carefully.

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
& Wellness Director, Camp AmeriKids

Thoughtful collaborator, a true asset.

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

This website did Eva Zeisel’s legacy proud.

Talisman did (her grandmother) 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