RIZE is a strategic branding & marketing consultancy that partners with small businesses and startups. We think and design with purpose to create culture-centric brands that tell a story, engage an audience, and mobilize people. We are:

Listeners — because it is the only way to truly understand our clients’ objectives.
Collaborative — because together, we achieve more.
Transparent — because it is the honest thing to do.
Selective — because we work with those who truly want our help.

We are a small team of marketers, creatives, and strategists. Our backgrounds span a wide range of experience — from corporations, to creative agencies, to small businesses and even startups. We each bring a unique perspective to our work. Our team’s diverse expertise allows RIZE to deliver solutions that combine strategic, creative, and operational thinking. The result is higher engagement and — ultimately — growth.

Krassimira Bijeva — Brand & Marketing Strategy
Lilia Saimua — Brand Ethos & Culture
Sarah Brink — Art Direction & Design
Tess Driscoll — Marketing & Content Strategy

The RIZE approach operates on the belief that brand shapes culture, which, in turn, shapes process & operations, and most importantly — grows loyalty.

We lead our clients through a series of leadership and strategic brand development workshops, which result in the creation of verbal and visual identities. We then leverage the brand to help shape culture, process, and operations. Our approach helps brands perform and — ultimately — grow.