The Work. What It Looks Like. How to Begin.
WORKSHOPS, RETREATS & SPEAKING For teams that are burned out, have lost the thread, and need to find a new way to think, create, and work together.
I design and facilitate experiences that crack things open and give people the creative tools to build from what's inside.
THE RUCKUS ROOM (CREATIVE WORKSHOP)
A Creative Workshop for Teams That Need a Jolt
Ideal for: Startups, agencies, or orgs that feel stuck, tired, or creatively off-track.
Forget awkward icebreakers and team building t-shirts. This 2.5-hour creative retreat is built to unlock fresh ideas, shake off the dust, and get your team moving in bold new directions.
What We’ll Do:
Show & Tell Scavenger Hunt: See with fresh eyes, fast
Brand Story Jeopardy: Surface your voice, values, and edge
Moodboard Jenga: Visual sparks fly (Miro or IRL)
Ideate or Incubate: Decide what to run with and what to kill
Clarity Close-Out: Walk away with ideas, energy, and next steps
Length: 2.5 hours (virtual or in-person by request)
Group Size: Up to 12
Investment: Starting at $600 Outcome: Leave with ideas, direction and momentum
THE STORY LAB (CREATIVE RETREAT)
Creative Retreat For teams that need more than a reset. They need a reckoning.
Ditch trust falls. This is where creative breakthroughs happen. Let’s get loud, weird, and wildly productive.
The Story Lab is a collaborative, workshop-style retreat designed to reignite momentum, dissolve blocks, and spark the kind of ideas that move the needle. Your team will get hands-on with strategy, visual storytelling, and creative exercises that feels less like a meeting and more like a movement.
What’s Included:
Creative coaching and innovation exercises
Hands-on collage session (visual storytelling through creative play)
Agile problem-solving and design thinking tools
Pre-retreat strategy call to tailor the session
Custom retreat deck and takeaway summary
Optional post-retreat clarity call for your team lead
Add-ons available:
Team Collage Kit shipped ahead of time
Branded Visual Summary, digital or printed
Debrief Workshop with leadership one week later
Based in LA. I pack light and travel well. I'll hit the road if you cover the travel.
Participants: Up to 20 people
Investment: Starting at $1,500
Need a creative reset for your team?
SPEAKING I speak on creative leadership, brand narrative, the intersection of storytelling and strategy, and what it actually looks like to build something distinctive in a world full of noise.
Past topics:
Story as Strategy: Why the Most Powerful Brands Build From the Unconventional
The Creative Director as Translator: Bridging Vision and Execution
Reclaiming Your Creative Voice: For Leaders, Founders, and Anyone Who's Been Told to Edit Themselves Down
Now booking 2026 dates.