What We Do

  • Narrative Architecture

    What am I really here to say? Together, we uncover the throughline beneath your work and shape it into a clear, resonant narrative that holds across media, platforms, and time.

  • Thought Partnership

    Is this idea actually strong enough? Let’s poke holes and find out with a rigorous creative partnership. We will pressure-test your thinking before it becomes public, permanent, or ($$$) expensive.

  • Brand Evolution

    What needs to change so that the world can see who I’ve become? Internal shifts are reflected in your language, visual identity, and your strategy. Let’s show them where you’re headed without erasing where you’ve been.

  • Positioning & Growth

    Who needs to hear this now, and why? We align your message with the right audience and pathways for traction, so growth feels intentional, aligned to your values, and sustainable.

  • Pitch & Platform Development

    How does this live in the world? We shape your ideas into pitches, platforms, and materials you need for partnerships, so you’re ready when opportunity comes a’knockin’.

  • Vision Stewardship

    How do we protect the whole while building the parts? Ongoing guidance that holds the long arc, so the foundation stays strong as the work shifts and expands.

Who We Are

Markie Johansen is a creative strategist who partners with extraordinary talent, founders, and experts to bring ambitious ideas to life. With a background spanning brand development, marketing, events, and storytelling, her lifelong focus is simple: do good work with great people.

When it’s time to build, Markie assembles the right constellation of collaborators. From world-class growth marketers and award-winning designers to creators, literary agents, producers, and business developers, she brings in the best of the best.