Confidence. Clarity. Creative Flow.

One size does not fit all.

One size does not fit all.

In 2017 a friend asked if I would sit down with her to help her organize her day to day business operations and help her put together a plan to combat the burnout she had been experiencing cyclically.

She insisted that she paid me, and before I knew it I was sitting down with several more women that month. Within the year I was speaking on panels about safe guarding against burnout, making a sustainable business model for yourself, and what it looked like to run a business that you actually enjoy. Since then I’ve expanded my consulting and made it a bookable service. Now there’s something for everyone: a 60 minute session to address the problem you’re experiencing right now, a month long series of meetings where we plan + execute together, and a retainer that makes me your part time in house creative director.

Nothing is one size fits all here, and that’s what makes this work.

So what can we work on together?

+ Goalsetting
+ Problem Identification
+ Establishing Brand Voice
+ Overall Brand Direction
+ Marketing Planning
+ Creative Ideation
+ Content Strategy and Planning
+ Newsletter Writing
+ Copywriting + Editing
+ Newsletter Direction + Planning
+ Editorial Calendar Management
+ Photography + Photography Direction
+ Managing Brand Pivots
+ Educational Resource Creation

+ Vision Refinement
+ Resource Management (Time, Money, Relationships)
+ Creative Direction (specifically for Musicians and Artists)
+ Finding Creative Flow
+ Creative Career Wayfinding
+ Removing Creative Blocks
+ Offering/Service Refinement
+ Business + Sub Brand Naming
+ Communication Streamlining
+ Email Template Creation
+ Pitching to Brands
+ Editing Publication Pitches

How does consulting even work?

How does consulting even work?

Whether we’re meeting for one session or we’ll work together for years to come, I have a system we’ll work through together that has various steps of both assessment and action.

Offerings

  • Office Hours

    A once weekly two-hour block where I take 4 thirty minute zoom sessions free of charge for people who are consulting curious or just need to make a move on a small problem. If you’re a creative who is trying to safeguard against burnout or navigate your relationship with social media and your technology usage, this might be for you. First come, first served.

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  • Power Hour

    A one off hour long consulting session. Have a project you want another set of eyes on? Want to review your existing business plan? How about some goal setting? Perfect for a creative type in a rut or for the consultant curious. Starting at $275.

    Book here!

  • Retainer/Phone a Creative Director

    Not afraid of commitment? This offering is for those who want to get sh*t done. We’ll audit your existing systems, game plan, put into action, and troubleshoot in real time. Customizable but generally consists of three consulting sessions per month with a three month commitment. Perfect for musicians, artists and creative types who need a Creative Director for their brand, but don’t need someone full time. Starting at $750 a month.

    Email me + let's schedule a time to chat!

Don’t just take my word for it

  • Cristina Cleveland

    As a solo small business owner, working with Chelsea has given me the momentum to keep moving forward on initiatives when I would otherwise get stuck or overwhelmed on my own. Our regular check-ins always leave me feeling energized and capable of taking on the next step in my business.

  • Benacci Palloto

    Chelsea has been an absolute game-changer for my business, helping me stay organized, refine my social media strategy, and develop effective plans for attracting new clients. She is incredibly prompt, thoughtful, and always brings a kind, supportive energy to every interaction. If you’re looking for someone who truly cares and delivers results, Chelsea is the one to call!

  • Joel Porter

    Chelsea is an incredibly intentional CD. There’s no copy/paste in her approach to working with clients. She’s present, listens to understand, is quick to act, and is unafraid to get in the trenches with you through every step of the process. She’s excellent at vision refinement/ideation and has the chops and skillsets to bring said ideas to life.

  • Joelle Cardinale

    Chelsea always knows how to boost my confidence. After every meeting, I feel way more sure of myself and ready to take on whatever comes my way.

  • Logan Elder

    From day one of working with Chelsea, I’ve felt more confident and at ease in my business. Her guidance has helped me navigate the technical side with clarity, giving me the freedom to focus more on being creative for my business. Chelsea’s consulting is truly one of a kind, and any business would be incredibly lucky to have her in their corner!

  • Thomas Crabtree

    Chelsea was a godsend when I needed it most. She helped me set up my website and prepared my business for a seamless client facing experience. She helped me with goal setting and breaking my goals up into smaller pieces that were easy to tackle. She was always there with a plan for anything I threw at her. If you need organization, goal setting, and consulting for anything related to your creative business, Chelsea Francis is the person for you!

  • The Burney Sisters

    Working with Chelsea has been everything we dreamed of and more! She is one of the most creative, talented, and kind individuals we’ve had the pleasure of meeting. She helped our ideas come to life beautifully and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome. You can tell she absolutely loves what she does and it shows through in everything she creates.