EMERGENCE is for the woman building something high-end and serious, determined to do it well. Whether you are laying the first foundation of a luxury practice, or scaling one you already made, this work answers the loneliness of being a leader and supports you to make the right decisions for your future in business.
Drawing on what I learned from building and exiting my own creative business, EMERGENCE combines the inner work of leading yourself, with operational and commercial advice. I’m at your side, as we work together towards real and sustainable growth, neither faffing about with a lifestyle hobby, nor driving you straight to burnout. To protect my time and the value of my counsel, I take on only two founders at a time and require a six-month minimum commitment.
What’s inside:
Quarterly strategic reviews of where the business is now and needs to go next.
Monthly 1:1 business architecture sessions.
Unfiltered access to my operational playbook: navigating scaling, hiring that helps you, working with high-net-worth clients, and positioning for a clean exit.
Considered counsel between sessions when a real decision can’t wait.
Who it is for:
A woman who is starting up following a career change and is laying her first foundations will reach profit far quicker with this partnership. Or one already scaling and wanting to grow sustainably or design her own exit. My clients are typically creative founders building luxury or high-end service businesses, including boutique interior designers, architects, and creative directors.
emergence
Are you trying to bring a serious, creative business into being? This is where you stop doing it alone.
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L, a medical doctor-turned-studio-founder, said: “Making a big career change in my early forties to establish an interior design business felt both exciting and overwhelming, especially with no experience in the creative industry. Thanks to Bess, I've built a solid foundation and identified purposeful next steps for thriving in the early years of my business.
I initially felt vulnerable about being so open but Bess quickly put me at ease, creating a supportive and positive space that encouraged me to be bolder. Throughout our sessions, Bess constructively and sensitively challenged me, drawing on her insight, deep industry experience and sharp attention to detail, which she generously shared to guide my progress.
Bess encouraged me to look more deeply at the values behind the business, my long-term vision, and how my brand and messaging align with the clients I hope to attract. After a few sessions, I feel more focussed, confident and motivated about the future of my business and I can't recommend Bess enough. I know I'll return to the work we've done together again and again.”
your steps to emergence
Building a business is personal. To get the most from EMERGENCE you will need to be ready to make changes and take constructive feedback. I will not flatter you or spend time admiring your mood-boards. I will add value to your business because my practice is human, experienced and independent. I will only work with you if your approach excites me, then I will get behind you and your growth 100%.
This programme is a long-term 1:1 business mentoring and advisory relationship, not a quick-fix. If you are looking for something shorter, or would like to work in a group, check out RUPTURE and THE WELL pages before submitting your form.
My calendar is closed to the public. Like all my private work, EMERGENCE begins with an application.
Next steps:
Apply: Complete a brief, confidential intake form outlining where your business is now and where you’re trying to take it.
Review: I will review every application within 48 hours to ensure our alignment.
Proposal: If there is a clear fit and a place is open, we will schedule a short call to align on expectations and logistics before I share your proposal.
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