“As an independent creative trying to start my own business, Grace would be my first call. Her sense of empathy for the creative life is palpable. Grace immediately dispelled my apprehensions about trusting someone else to help me create on my own behalf. She made it easy to tackle all of the big decisions that I spent months overthinking, and made it exciting to figure out what I wanted my business to be.”

Matt Sherman, Photographer, Creative Director and Visual Historian

“ Grace is a kind and empathetic leader with an extraordinary ability to elevate both the people she works with and the work itself. She approaches the world of branding with the same humility and humanity she brings to every interaction, consistently delivering thoughtful solutions and offering inspirational guidance. Working with Grace is always a delight—I leave every collaboration feeling smarter and more inspired.”
Nathan Manou, Independent Branding Consultant (ex Mother Design)

“Grace has deep industry knowledge and is a pleasure to do business with.”

Ryan Lynch CEO, Beardwood

As a presenter, Grace is dynamic, distilling years of industry knowledge into compelling lectures that keep students excited and engaged. As a counterpart, Grace is fantastic to work with. She has a keen sense for understanding others, both those she works with and those she teaches. This is one of her most admirable qualities as she is able to tailor her communication and direct responsibilities in a way that plays to the strengths of others while best supporting their weaknesses. Working with her is always seamless — she is always organized and forward-thinking and there is never a problem that she can’t solve creatively (with more than one workaround).

I couldn’t recommend working with her enough, Grace is an incredible leader and would be a fantastic addition to any brand team.

Jenna Halbert, Senior Creative Strategist, Reddit

I can't express enough how deeply grateful I am for Grace’s guidance and support as I prepared for my first-ever speaking engagement at the Brand New design conference in SLC 2024. From the moment I started working with her, I knew I was in the hands of someone truly exceptional. Grace is a fierce leader, a changemaker in every sense of the word, and her ability to empower others is unmatched.

Grace listened carefully to my concerns, provided thoughtful and actionable feedback, and most importantly, she made me believe in myself when I couldn’t find the belief on my own. Each check-in left me feeling more prepared, more confident, and more excited than the last. Grace doesn’t just coach—you feel her investment in your success. Her wisdom and expertise as an industry leader shine through every piece of advice she offers. She doesn’t just help you prepare; she transforms the way you approach challenges, giving you the tools to rise to your highest potential.

I walked into that conference room knowing I was ready, not because I was perfect, but because I had Grace in my corner. I cannot recommend her enough to anyone who wants to elevate their career, push their boundaries, and tap into their fullest potential. She's a true force, and I’m so thankful for the role she played in this milestone moment of my career.

Marisa Sanchez Dunning, Founder, IF ONLY