Identity over influence.
Brand strategy that finally sounds like your voice.
For artists and small businesses who’d rather build something that lasts than chase what’s loud. I do the brand thinking behind the post — the part most people skip.
— studios, on location, in front of CEOs
— artist rollouts, national press
— by an actual author, not a hobbyist
— People, Sheen, Lens Culture & more
I built it the long way: camera, byline, press release, brand brief.
Translation — I’ve actually done the work I’m asking you to trust me with. No bootcamp certificate, no “personal brand coach” pivot. The receipts are below.
Seventeen years behind a camera. Seven years inside the publicity industry — artist rollouts, national press, the kind of campaign work where one wrong word costs you the relationship. Two children’s books on shelves (Grace’s Underwater Adventure and Alphabet Dreams). Currently pursuing a Master’s at Full Sail so the strategy keeps sharpening.
Published in People, Sheen, Lens Culture, the Greenville News, TALK Greenville, Upstate Parent, WNC Parent, the Citizen-Times, the Spartanburg Herald, and Hello Story Teller. National campaigns launched for small businesses and authors I’m proud to name out loud.
Now I do the brand thinking behind all of it — for artists, founders, and small businesses who’ve been told to post more, play the game, trust the algorithm, and learned the hard way that identity is the only thing that scales.
If you’re tired of templates that sound like everybody else and funnels you can’t explain to your own grandmother — same. Let’s fix that.
What people actually say.
“Nakeshia was able to capture who I am not only as a person, but as an artist. She’s become like a sister in her support in my journey and I’ll forever be grateful.”
“Nakeshia is prompt, dependable, and adaptable to your needs. I highly recommend her for a great experience — she delivers every time.”
“She is absolutely AMAZING. She clicked with ALL 3 of my kids and was on her hands and knees just to get the perfect shot. A dream to work with.”
Three ways in. One brain behind all of them.
Start where it makes sense. Each one stands on its own — and each one earns the next. No upsell traps. No “course bundle.” Just brand work, priced honestly.
The Brand Story + Funnel Sprint.
The full strategy snapshot. Discovery call, brand narrative script, voice guide, funnel mapping, content pillars, and 30 days of content prompts — built for your business, in your language.
- 60-min discovery call
- Custom brand narrative script
- Brand voice guide
- Funnel + content pillar map
- 30-day content prompt set
- Delivered in 3-5 business days
The Brand Story Blueprint.
Everything in the Sprint, plus the complete messaging system — taglines, pitch variations, visual direction, a 90-day content strategy, and a strategy session to put it all in motion. The full toolkit, ready to use everywhere.
- Everything in the Sprint
- Full brand messaging framework
- Taglines, elevator pitch & bio variations
- Visual direction guide (mood board + style)
- 90-day content strategy with platform hooks
- 60-min implementation strategy session
- Delivered in 7-10 business days
Monthly Brand Support.
For founders and artists who want me in their corner, monthly. Scoped to what you actually need — voice tune-ups, content gut-checks, rollout strategy, press support — and quoted to match. No two clients get the same package, because no two brands need the same thing.
- Async support, monthly cadence
- Scope built around your real workload
- Quoted after a short discovery call
- Voice, content, strategy, or press — your call
- Pause or step away anytime
Pick the door that sounds like your work.
Same brand thinking underneath. Different language, different references, different rooms. Choose the world I get to step into for you.
You don’t need more followers. You need a fandom.
Brand storytelling for independent artists, musicians, and creatives building longevity — not a viral moment. PR-rooted brand work from someone who came up inside the rooms where rollouts get decided.
- Artist identity + narrative work
- Press & rollout strategy
- Voice and content pillars built for stage + studio
- Bio, EPK, and pitch language
Earn trust before you earn the sale.
Brand storytelling and strategy for service-based businesses, authors, and founders tired of agency-speak and recycled templates. Boutique, senior-led, built to sound like you actually sound.
- Founder + business positioning
- Sales page and funnel narrative
- Voice guide for team + AI use
- Content pillars that match the offer
What I owe you, in writing.
If you give me your money, I’m not going to give you a template I sell to ten other people. I’m going to read your work like it’s my work. I’m going to ask the question you’ve been avoiding. I’m going to write it down so clearly that you stop second-guessing what to post on a Tuesday.
I will not waste your time. I will not pretend I have the only answer. I will not let you launch something that sounds like everyone else when I know your voice deserves better.
That’s it. That’s the deal. If that’s not the kind of person you want in your corner — please don’t book me. If it is — I can’t wait to meet you.
What I write about, when I’m not in your inbox.
The free version of what I do. No fluff, no “engagement bait,” nothing I wouldn’t actually say to your face over coffee.
Brand strategy, spoken plainly.
Real takes on positioning, voice, and visibility — without the agency-speak or recycled hooks. The kind of strategy that fits in a sentence, not a slide deck.
Black women in business.
Lineage, identity, what we carry, how we build. The strategy and the soul, in the same paragraph. No watering down.
Grounded positivity.
Encouragement that respects your intelligence. No toxic-positive nonsense, no quick-fix promises. Just steady pressure, the kind a good friend applies.
The multi-hyphenate reality.
Full-time job, part-time work, grad school, a business, kids — how this actually gets built, not how it looks in the highlight reel.
let’s make your brand sound like you.
Start at $97. Move up when you’re ready. Or skip the line and book a call to talk about the long game.