Brand StrategyConnecting owners to their businesses.
As a business owner, your company’s brand is reflection of you. It can be quite personal – which is why you need an objective and strategic plan for the development and execution of your brand.
This is where I step in.Brand AuditAn objective audit of your existing brand messaging and visuals.Brand StrategyA written analysis, strategy and execution for your brand.Visual Branding GuideA definitive guide of fonts, colours, photography styles – to keep you DIYers in check.Client WorkBrand Strategy is a bit of a toughie to showcase – the back-end work, research and analysis are all key components of the deliverable.
Key messages, tone, positioning – they all need to live in that sweet spot where your customer’s needs overlap what you uniquely offer in a way that’s not being met by anyone else in your industry.
Below are some samples of my work.
The Empowered Life AcademyTraining Academy + Resource Brand – with multiple ways to interact including events, classes and one-on-one coaching
Projects• Brand Strategy
• Visual Branding Guide
• Logo DesignKey MessagesA resource for bar-raising game changers.
Where success means connecting with and bringing out the best in yourself and others.

Make your mark on the world.
You’ve been looking for a better way. Now, you’ve found it. Inspire with patterns of excellence. Lead the way.

Communication + Connection
Equipping leaders with the skills to excel in an increasingly complex world.Brand ToneStrong
Focused
Active
Engaged
Inspired
Powerful
Bold
LeadershipColour PalletteA bolder palette, bordering on monochromatic was used for impact. A signature red is the foundation and used heavily.

Red dominates, black supports. Gold is used as an accent, for calls to action and where to draw the eye. Dark grey and white round out the palette.Kara Business SolutionsPersonal and Small Business Taxes and Bookkeeping
Projects• Brand Strategy
• Visual Branding GuideKey MessagesThe bright side of your books.
Outside of the shoebox tax solutions, for individuals and businesses motivated by a better way.

See the bigger picture.
Life is filled with surprises. Smart decisions can ensure they’re happy ones. Be confident, with tax advice that grows with you.

On the money tax savvy.
You work hard for your money. Protect your success with an upper hand that helps you get the most out of your complex tax return.

Leave the bookkeeping to us.
Trusted and efficient service with a smile that sets your business on a clear path to success.Brand ToneRefreshing
Innovative
Energetic
Clear
Confident
Meticulous
Personable
Service-oriented
ModernColour PalletteA traditional palette of blue, orange and green, adopted with a modern twist.

The colour variations are refreshing, energetic, positive and progressive – echoing the Brand Tone established for Kara Business Solutions.

Teal blue is the primary colour, coral orange and light green support. Gold is used as an accent, for calls to action and where you want to draw the eye. Steel grey is a modern neutral used for a grounding effect. White creates an open and clear design.Impact Marketing InternationalInternationally focused digital marketing agency
Projects• Brand Strategy
• Visual Branding Guide
• Website Homepage DesignKey MessagesIntelligence-driven results, just the way you like it.
One size does not fit all. We deliver the online marketing strategy you need, in a way that works for you. Bespoke expertise.

A complex challenge? Thatʼs the way we like it.
Increased expectations, a revolving door of competition and lightning-paced technology are forever changing the landscape. Let our experience guide you.

We provide understanding.
Clarity and context make a world of difference when forming online strategy. Our brainpower will help get you to the top, our approach will help you stay there.Brand ToneConfident
Prestigious
Savvy
Toned-down aggressiveColour PalletteBlues are traditionally seen in institutional branding, the finance sector and international companies. Itʼs universally loved (the most popular colour) by both men and women and the most culturally ʻsafeʼ. It is widely accepted in the psychological community to be the colour associated with trust.

Red will be used as an accent colour to communicate key information / on primary calls to action and to add passion and commitment, power and success – and a pop of sex appeal.Teri Holland CoachingPerformance Coach, NLP Practitioner + Trainer
Projects• Brand Strategy
• Visual Branding GuideKey MessagesRealize what you’re made of.
A clear path to who you are and what you want.

Be extraordinary.
See and nurture the things that work, change the things that don’t. Cognitive liberation.

Change your experience of life.
Coaching that delivers strength, con dence and focus. Unfettered capability.Brand TonePositive
Confident
Momentous
Progressive
Growth
Assurance
AbundanceColour PalletteBold, vibrant and energetic colours will inspire feelings of excitement, momentum and positivity. Rich colours have been chosen to connote boldness and abundance.

Purple will dominate, deep red will support. Lime green is used as an accent, for calls to action and where to draw the eye. Dark grey and white round out the palette.My Working BrokerHardworking, upfront mortgage brokerage
Projects• Brand Strategy
• Visual Branding Guide
• Logo DesignKey MessagesA mortgage that works for you, a broker that does too.
Whether it’s your first home or third renewal, you need a broker who understands what you need, and has the experience to get it.

You’ve got questions. Call me for the answers.
I’m with you every step of the way; hard at work on your mortgage, not on my tan.

A positive mortgage experience is possible.
With the right terms, the most suitable lender, transparency in process, and a broker you can trust.Brand ToneProfessional
Experienced
Hardworking
Contemporary
Relatable Colour PalletteA bold, vibrant orange was chosen for the primary brand colour. In colour theory orange denotes assurance and practicality. It is also a sharp but warm contrast to colours being used in the competitive market. Offsetting the boldness of the orange is a light blue for a secondary colour, and modern neutrals for accents.Katy Loewen Co.Leadership + Executive Strengths Coaching
Projects• Brand Strategy
• Visual Branding Guide
• Logo DesignKey MessagesUnleash You
Executive Coaching that reveals, supports and empowers the most profound version of you. Developing leaders who succeed change.

Strength Coaching for the Modern Leader
Companies that recognize the importance of integrating a strengths-based coaching culture are paving the way forward.

It means hard work, and stepping outside of your comfort zone.
But when have you ever let that stop you?Brand ToneBold, but soft at the same time
Authentic
Powerful
Modern
Business to BusinessColour PalletteAn analogous colour scheme will create a calming space: Colours next to each other on the colour wheel, match well and create a serene and comfortable design, often found in nature and are harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Positive, gender neutral, contemporary, bold, business, ocean-inspired.Living Langley Real EstateCommunity-focused real estate team
Projects• Brand Strategy
• Visual Branding GuideKey MessagesLangley real estate experts and community builders
Over 25 years of real estate experience to help you make the right move – whether it’s towards a solid investment or a dream lifestyle.

Love where you live
You have the freedom to choose the kind of life you want to live. We’re in the business of making that happen.

Invest in a community
We know it’s not just about buying a house; it’s about investing in a community. We embody this by supporting, promoting and strengthening the Langley area and helping to build the community where you live.Brand ToneConfident
Warm
Professional
Approachable
ExperiencedColour PalletteColours chosen reflect the Langley region, and considered the personal preference of Living Langley stakeholders. Care was taken to ensure the palette was gender neutral as the Living Langley audience is both male and female.

Blue and green are found in the Langley city crest of arms, and are the two primary colours of the Township of Langley crest. The hues chosen for the Living Langley palette are modern twists: teal blue and khaki green. Muted and calming, grounded by a classic bold black.Axis Impact MarketingBrand strategy for a Vancouver mortgage brokerage
Projects• Brand Strategy
• Visual Branding GuideKey MessagesWe’re on your side
Transparency and honesty go a long way in building professional relationships. That’s why we live it.

Mortgage advice for life
The right mortgage will grow your personal wealth. With quarterly check-ins, annual reviews and ongoing support, we ensure that’s exactly what’s happening.
Yes, we respond to texts on weekends – availability and accessibility are fundamental to how we do business.

It’s all about teamwork
Whether it’s your first mortgage or your thirty-first, we take an aggregate approach to mortgage strategy. We like to call it our brain trust.
All of our clients benefit from the wealth and depth of knowledge we’ve cultivated as a team and nurtured through our professional relationships.Colour PalletteWe adopted a palette that is local (Vancouver) and chosen for their emotional attributes:
Deep Blue
Competence, Authority, Depth, Stability, Trust
City of Vancouver Green
Wisdom, Comfort, Growth, Freshness, Prosperity
Vibrant Orange
Assurance, Warmth, Enthusiasm, Success, Practicality