what clients are saying...
what clients are saying...
Every project is built to create impact, connect deeply, & elevate your brand.
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Before working with Kristen, I procrastinated on redoing my logo and website longer than I care to admit. My DIY website and branding no longer reflected my business growth and I was overwhelmed with the project.
I absolutely loved working with Kristen. She took time to understand my business, voice, and goals, then translated that into a brand and site that feels professional, polished, and personal. Her unique background as a teacher, coach, and designer makes her perfect for this work - she's incredibly skilled at taking a half-baked vision and turning it into something beautiful while keeping the process clear, collaborative, and anchored in user experience and ROI.
Since launching, I've felt more confident putting myself out there. Several prospective clients have commented on how the site resonates with them, and I no longer hesitate when sharing it. It's become a true representation of who I am - far better than I could have dreamed up - and has absolutely elevated how I show up in my business and led to new clients.
I highly recommend Kristen and continue working with her as I build out more collateral.
JESS
CEO & EXECUTIVE COACH of Jess Heller Leadership
Working with Kristen was a joy and a relief. I had a good website that needed refreshing and a few design projects I’d been sitting on, but I didn’t have someone I fully trusted to help bring them to life. Kristen changed that completely.
She brought her stellar design expertise and a coaching mindset, which made the process feel clear, thoughtful, and collaborative from the very beginning. We co-created every piece—she brought the design and branding brilliance, and she welcomed my feedback at every stage. The final products feel aligned, authentic and elevated, and they’ve set a clear standard that’s made everything else in my brand more cohesive moving forward.
Beyond the tangible results, the biggest gift was having a trusted creative partner who made everything feel easier and less stressful. I’m so grateful to have her in my corner.
JACQUE
CEO & FOUNDER of Wildly Rising
I came to Kristen with just a business name in hand. We co-created an impactful, expressive brand identity that is memorable. Working with Kristen on my brand identity was a piece of cake! Delightful, fun, and insightful. The work we did went beyond a portfolio of brand assets. I now know my ideal client persona, what differentiates me, and what my business stands for. The depth of clarity has helped me articulate what I love doing and how I do it which is invaluable to attract my dream clients.
Kristen! You have a gift - your energy around translating someone's personal / business brand into a visual format is infectious. I appreciated you being super present, in charge yet willing to hear suggestions and questions, plus all the iterations we went through - you were all for it!
CONNIE
CEO & FOUNDER of Breakthrough with Connie
Have you ever met someone you know the universe placed in your life forever? That’s Kristen for me. When I asked her to help me rebrand Empowerlead based on how my business has evolved over the last 3 years, it was an enthusiastic YES.
Kristen took the time to really understand the heart & soul of my work to integrate my values and purpose into the designs she created. I am a very passionate person and that can turn into a bit of a scatterbrained experience. Kristen received my feedback and last-minute ideas with both openness and also intentional guidance to maintain a focused direction.
If you are ready for your brand to encapsulate your values and passion, Kristen is the brand strategist you’re looking for!
KAREN
CEO, AUTHOR & COACH of Empowerlead Inc
Kristen was incredible to work with. Her experience and expertise across multiple industries- teaching, coaching, small business owner, design, etc. allowed her to offer realistic and creative solutions to our growing business. We always felt heard, understood and encouraged by Kristen. She took the time to really understand us as women and owners, our target market and our brand. She was able to help us become more clear on our vision and message and her creative genius created designs that reflected that. We also loved how she incorporated mindfulness techniques to center ourselves and visualize what we want. She is truly one of a kind and it was so fun to work with her.
ASHLEY & JACLYN
FOUNDERS & EDUCATORS of Growing Mindful
KMichael Studio was fabulous to work with and created gorgeous Branded flyers for my business. I needed something that I could send to clients and Kristen made a perfectly branded "Welcome Packet" for me to send out. I gave her the vision and she ran with it while including my photography and pulling in what I wanted my audience to know about who and what my business does. If you are searching for someone to pull your brand together for the first time or for just a Brand Refresh, Kristen has your back and can deliver a gorgeous outcome!
KIM
CEO & DESIGNER of Kimberley Kay Interiors
K.Michael Studio is the best in the business for all of your branding needs. If you are looking to elevate your business and take it to that next level look no further. Kristen created several amazing logos for our Airbnb property. She also helped to create a color pallet for the property to get me on the right track. She inspired me to create that initial brand identity that I needed to get things started. The process with her was super simple and straightforward. She worked her magic and created exactly what I was looking for. She helped me to hone in on my branding vision for the property and she executed a logo that checked all of the boxes. Simply the best experience from start to finish! All Airbnb hosts need to check her out if you are looking to brand your property and stand out in an over saturated business.
ANDIE
AIRBNB HOST & OWNER of Three Pines Place
I hired Kristen to audit my website because I was struggling to get the impact I wanted with the web designer I hired before meeting Kristen. Kristen was a lifesaver and I have no doubt that I got the website of my dreams because of her advice and input. First of all, her process is so smooth. She really led me from start to finish and took the stress out of the website process (which I found to be incredibly stressful before her). Her aesthetic is gorgeous- sleek, modern, sophisticated. And it's clear she understands that the job of a website is to SELL and convert ideal prospects into customers and she designs everything from that perspective. I couldn't recommend her enough!
KRISTEN
CEO & FOUNDER of Kristen Sobel Strategy
Kristen is exceptionally talented at developing creative branding that authentically connects your company to its target clients. Her background in coaching is unique and incredibly helpful because she asks insightful questions that lead to branding that is fully aligned with the goals, purpose and mission of your company. She brings a fresh perspective to the design world. The logo and branding that she created for my company were custom tailored to our needs, memorable and beautifully done.
HILARY
CEO & FOUNDER of Parker Beakman Group
Kristen worked closely with me to create menus and a variety of branded merch for my small business. She also helped with some business coaching and development support, as my business has been growing at a very fast pace. As a local coffee shop owner, I have so much on my plate and design is something I was SO happy to outsource. She is responsive, collaborative, creatively talented and she truly cares about her clients. I told her what I needed and she came back with beautiful work! I would recommend her services for all your creative & design needs...she's the best!
ANNIE
BUSINESS OWNER & CEO of So’K Coffee Station in Kealakekua, HAWAII
Finding my identity as a small business owner was something I struggled with and often felt consumed by. Kristen has a special way of cueing into these moments of "overthought" and digging in. I left our conversations feeling empowered and with the tools to visualize a path forward or through these self-made roadblocks. Kristen was a breath of fresh air and the time I spent with her was priceless. Can't recommend enough for business and creative support. Thanks Kristen!
LAURA
SMALL BUSINESS OWNER & FLORIST of Kindred Floral
Although I have been a practicing Life & Goals Coach for seven years, I have lacked a true brand map until now. As a small business owner, it felt like something I could focus on "down the road"...versus understanding how it could make the road much more clear in the present! Kristen's coaching helped me dig deeper, and I feel empowered to grow my practice using the focused brand tools created with her services. Kristen committed meaningful time to understand the soul of my business, honoring my process with patience and gentle encouragement. She is creative, thoughtful, honest, open and kind. I now have a solid jumping off point to share my practice with more people online - via my website, LinkedIn, email newsletters, and social accounts. Kristen has set me up with the ability to continue creating appropriate, consistent content and brand messaging on my own, which brings me immense joy and confidence (and relief!). Thank you, Kristen, for the beautiful branding work!
TRISH
ENTREPRENEUR & LIFE COACH of The Grateful Life`
