Empowering
how we care
Our everyday choices matter -
from the food we eat, clothes we wear,
to the spaces we inhabit.
How we nourish ourselves, inside and
out, has an impact on our individual,
collective and planetary health.
Working at the intersection
of well-being, design and sustainability,
I co-create intentional brands, products & experiences.
I guide entrepreneurs & companies
to lean deeper into their purpose,
lead with brand, and chart impactful paths to growth.
We all have the opportunity to be stewards.
Heidi Baker
Founder, OZMA
Marlena’s values-led approach to building a brand & business is truly refreshing. She is so much more than a business consultant - a confidant, a mentor, and a friend who strives to empower the entrepreneurs and small businesses she works with. She stepped in at a moment when I desperately needed clarity around OZMA’s path and helped steer & support the transition towards a more brand-led, DTC business model.  

Most importantly, Marlena ensured I personally align with my business. She sought out to really understand me, who I am and what I care about, and translate that into OZMA. This made all the difference in helping me make decisions that felt authentic to my vision & values and ultimately led to a healthier and more fulfilling business.
Shaina Mote
FOUNDER, SHAINA MOTE
Working with Marlena is nothing short of transformational. She is visionary, sharp, empowering, honest and driven. She acted as a stand in president in my companies transition from operating as a wholesale brand to direct to consumer e-commerce company. The outcome has been a more robust business that is truly aligned to my values.
Julie Piatt
Founder SriMu, Bestselling Cookbook Author, Plant Based Chef
Marlena was a wonderful support to me in the beginning stages of launching my company. Working with Marlena was one of my first experiences in business where I felt understood. She was able to hold all of me in her vision and give language to unique aspects of how I was expressing through my brand. Marlena guided me on a valuable exploration of brand identity, product strategy as well as business model and scaling strategies. I felt expanded by our exchange and she had a positive and meaningful impact on SriMu’s trajectory.
Mel Nahas
Founder, Conscious City Guide
Marlena's expertise played a crucial role in the expansion of Conscious City Guide. As our brilliant strategic advisor she built our growth strategy and business model that catapulted us to our next phase which led to our funding from Live Nation. Her appetite for discovery and digging deep into industry models birthed an original approach that I value to this day.