Three areas I can help
Whether you need strategic direction, original research, or team capability-building, every engagement is designed to translate cultural intelligence into competitive advantage.
Strategy & Cultural Consultation
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Cultural audits, brand positioning, audience strategy, and proprietary framework development combining qualitative research, social listening, and entertainment storytelling principles.
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→ Expert interviews (10-15 category specialists, creators, consumers)
→ Social listening and trend analysis (using accessible tools + manual observation)
→ Ethnographic methods (community observation, retail visits, cultural immersion)
→ Small-scale focus groups or surveys when needed (6-10 participants)
→ Secondary research synthesis from public sources
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Cultural landscape analysis and competitive positioning
Behavioral insights and audience journey mapping
Proprietary frameworks and decision tools
Workshop delivery and capability building
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6-10 weeks
Thought Leadership
& Research
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Custom cultural research and proprietary frameworks that establish your brand as a category authority—combining qualitative depth with strategic synthesis.
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15-25 expert interviews with creators, consumers, and category specialists
Social listening and cultural trend mapping
Ethnographic observation and community analysis
Survey design and execution (100-200 person samples via panel providers)
Cross-category pattern recognition and synthesis
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→ Original research findings and strategic insights
→ Proprietary frameworks (like New-stalgia or Localism & Fandom for your category)
→ White papers and executive reports
→ Keynote-ready presentation materials
→ Workshop to activate insights across your organization
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12-16 weeks
Workshops
& Speaking
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Executive alignment sessions, team training programs, and conference keynotes that build cultural intelligence capability within your organization.
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Your leadership team can't align on strategic direction
Your team needs cultural strategy skills, not just project delivery
You're hosting a conference and need a cultural trends speaker
You want to validate creative work before investing media dollars
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→ Pre-workshop stakeholder interviews and customization
→ Interactive sessions (not just presentations)
→ Practical frameworks your team can use immediately
→ Post-session materials and 30-day support
→ Custom topics based on your business challenge
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3 weeks prep + delivery
Start with a 30-minute discovery call (complimentary).
We'll discuss your challenge and I'll recommend the right approach.
Most engagements are custom-scoped based on your specific needs.
I also offer retainer arrangements for ongoing strategic counsel.