I’m a boy mom first, and yes… that’s an official part of my bio
My oldest was the reason I started a remote brand and marketing agency in 2005, the day after he was born.
I’ll get into that story in a minute, but if you want the professional bio:
“Wendy is a seasoned strategist and coach. For over two decades, she’s helped businesses and brands scale through timeless, trend-proof strategies that last.”
Read more at Momentum Forward→
MY MISSION IS SIMPLE:
Helping people avoid wasting time, energy, and peace of mind figuring out how to sustainably grow.
Business doesn’t have to be complicated.
If you have a great offer people value, it’s a matter of finding the right plan that will work for you.
(And you want someone with receipts to help you figure it out.)
Now… if you want my backstory, keep reading!
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The Agency Years
2005-2017
My first business was a remote-before-remote-was-cool brand and marketing agency called Pixel Perfect, which eventually became RAVEL Creative.
In 2005, the internet was still in its early days:
Social media consisted of Myspace
WordPress was just gaining momentum
One-person shops were popping up, offering a major advantage over traditional agencies that hadn’t yet embraced web development
The ad agency I’d worked for in Las Vegas only had one web developer on staff.
This gap provided a huge opportunity for those willing to learn, so I did...
My objective was clear:
Deliver solutions that would grow brand loyalty and add long-term value.
I offered and delivered brand and marketing strategy, web design and development, brand identity and messaging, copywriting, email marketing, and both digital and printed collateral.
At the time, I lived in Las Vegas - the city that took the second-hardest hit in the nation during the 2008 recession.
However, I grew to capacity…
While half-built high-rises were abandoned, people were looking to innovate and pivot quickly.
I learned in real time how to navigate economic recession, high-stakes environments, and fierce competition.
Over time, I found myself advising my clients in a variety of areas, including leadership, productivity, and sales.
I had a natural ability to see the bigger picture and the obstacles in the way, so I started shifting my own role into helping clients gain clarity, strengthen their strategy, and align their efforts with their goals.
As that work deepened, I wanted to have the tools to help leaders better understand and leverage their personal strengths on a deeper level, so in 2017, I trained at Gallup as a CliftonStrengths® coach.
Today I help founders and leaders create the solid foundation necessary for long-term success and business-life satisfaction.
The Art Years
2009-2021
What started with a terribly designed birth announcement in 2005 became an unexpected business. From licensing designs to retailers, commissions, speaking opportunities, workshops, and more, I never set out to become an artist, but it was a fun and creative outlet.
One licensing relationship alone ultimately generated nearly $1 billion in sales. Read More→
While I enjoyed creating, I loved helping businesses solve problems even more, so in 2021 I stopped actively licensing new work.
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Outside of business…
You can find me sharing meals with my Brady Bunch family, working out, or cheering on the Colorado Avalanche.
I’m a lifelong ballet dancer, true desert rat at heart, and have a passion for mid-century and vintage design.
Wherever I am, coffee is. ☕
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