You don’t need a better story.

You need one that’s clear, grounded and true to what’s actually happening.

I work with people and organizations who are doing meaningful work — but struggling to translate it into language, visuals or content that feels honest and coherent.

This isn’t about branding for its own sake.

It’s about making sure your story reflects the reality of what you're trying to achieve.

This work happens inside existing organizations or initiatives.

Story & Creation often begins with clarity — not cameras. Before anything is filmed or published, I help you:

• identify what actually matters in your work

• name the tensions, constraints or contradictions you’re navigating

• clarify who the story is for — and who it’s not

• decide what shouldn’t be said publicly yet

From there, we shape the story in ways that feel intentional rather than reactive.

Depending on scope and context, this can involve:

• Narrative and messaging strategy

• Website and brand storytelling

• Documentary or short-form film

• Cinematic video for digital platforms

• Editorial direction and content frameworks

• Campaign or launch storytelling

• Media preparation and narrative readiness for public-facing moments

The throughline is always the same: care for the people involved, and responsibility for what the story sets in motion.

• founders and creatives

• community organizations

• advocacy or funder-facing work

• teams who care about credibility

This is a good fit if:

• You’re struggling to articulate your work clearly

• Your public presence feels misaligned with your values

• You want content that feels human, not performative

• You care about credibility more than reach

I come to this work as a filmmaker and former journalist.

That means:

• I ask different questions before I create anything

• I’m attentive to power and context

• I don’t flatten complexity for speed

• I think about how stories will be received — not just how they look

Good storytelling isn’t just compelling.

It’s trustworthy.

You won't just have content. You'll have:

• language you can reuse and stand behind

• visual storytelling that feels intentional

• a clearer sense of what your story is — and where it’s going

Story & Creation work is rarely a one-off.

Most of the work I do happens through retainer-style engagements, where I support ongoing clarity, creation, and decision-making over time.

This allows space for:

• thinking before creating

• consistency across platforms

• non-reactive storytelling

• work that evolves as context changes

Shorter engagements are sometimes used as a starting point, but ongoing partnerships are where this work is most effective.

While scope is always confirmed through conversation, most Story & Creation work falls into these general ranges:

• Short engagements / focused strategy: low four figures

• Monthly retainers: low to mid four figures per month

• Special projects or campaigns: scoped as needed

Fees reflect time, responsibility and the care required to do the work well — not just outputs.

If you’re unsure what structure makes sense, that’s completely okay.

We’ll figure it out together.