Posts in testimonial
Testimonial - Chinanshu Sharma

I LIKE THAT THRIVE IS A JOURNEY, NOT A FEW-HOUR KNOWLEDGE BOMBARDING SESSION. SO YOU HAVE MORE TIME TO LEARN, PONDER AND MAKE DECISIONS AND THE BEST PART - DISCUSS ANYTHING IF IN DOUBT.

I was deciding on how to handle having target audience in two geographies- right from branding, product offering to strategy.

I like that THRIVE is a journey, not a few-hour knowledge bombarding session. So you have more time to learn, ponder and make decisions and the best part - discuss anything if in doubt.

Before I joined THRIVE, I was doubting every decision I was making. Once I started going through the basics- your why and all- things became much clearer - That was the best part. I think it is a very logical and holistic approach, and the community and regularity of learning are what I enjoy most.

I now have my first launch goal so being part of this group coupled with regular sessions, Q&A, live session, and special training like copywriting and all really help.

— Chinanshu Sharma | Founder & Jewelry Designer of Paarisha By Chinanshu

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Testimonial - Sara Zul

“WHAT I ENJOY MOST ABOUT THRIVE IS THE AUTHENTICITY, THE COMMUNITY OF THE WOMEN THERE.”

I didn’t know how to launch. THRIVE has helped on my fears to launching correctly, and gave me lots of aha moments. Like lead magnets, building the brand foundation. I'm about to launch my brand, and I'm excited but very nervous! What I enjoy most about THRIVE is the authenticity, the community of the women there.

— Sara Zul | Founder & Headscarf Designer of El Modesta

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Testimonial - Judene McCalla

“I LOVE HOW THE THRIVE MODULES ARE RELEASED MONTHLY AND WE DON'T GET THEM ALL AT ONCE AND LEFT TO OUR OWN DEVICES. THE MONTHLY MODULES AND THE GROUP DYNAMICS ARE MY FAVORITES.”

Any shiny object would get me. I would sign up for all kinds of webinars looking for answers to my questions. Before THRIVE, The frustration for me was that the webinars would only provide so much. I was left wanting more but the price was always too much.

I knew before I joined that you were solving my problem. You literally gave us your strategies in the webinars but invited us into THRIVE so that we didn't have to figure it out on our own.

I love how the THRIVE modules are released monthly and we don't get them all at once and left to our own devices. The monthly modules and the group dynamics are my favorites.

I am currently rebranding and the modules totally coincide with my journey from figuring out my Brand Purpose, Mission, Values to identifying my ideal client.

— Judene McCalla | Founder & Invitation Designer of See You There

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Testimonial - Hui Teng

“I DON'T FEEL OVERWHELMED ANYMORE! I AM DRIVING TOWARDS MY VISION AND IT FEELS REALLY GREAT! I LOVE THAT I GET PROGRESS EVERYDAY.”

I was overwhelmed by all the marketing thingy that I have to do on my own. I had a lot of doubts about myself and I didn't know how to plan my strategies. These negative feelings were consuming my passion and energy to what I do.

Other marketing services are more like theories and tactics to me, asking me to do this or that in order to capture eyeballs. Tell me to keep fishing but no strategies or planning involved, and going somewhere without knowing the destination.

I feel blessed and thankful to THRIVE. Not only that I progress with direction every day but I also get the support I really need from Annie and all the ladies in the group.

I don't feel overwhelmed anymore! I am driving towards my vision and it feels really great! I love that I get progress everyday.

— Hui Teng | Founder & of GoPasar

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Testimonial - Írena Sólveig

“… THAT I CAN HAVE FEEDBACK ON MY OWN WORK WHILE ALSO LEARNING THROUGH OTHERS WITH SIMILAR QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS. IT’S AMAZING TO LEARN ABOUT MORE WOMEN DOING THE SAME, AND TO GIVE AND GET THE SUPPORT THROUGH THE FACEBOOK GROUP…”

I wanted to (re) build the brand, going through all the stages from personal goals, to audience, positioning and identity. While finding it hard to prioritize, I started to feel insecure as I felt that things were going slow, and I was stuck and alone with my thoughts and ideas without a clarity of where I was heading.

I love that THRIVE is personal and collective. That I can have feedback on my own work while also learning through others with similar questions and concerns. It’s amazing to learn about more women doing the same, and to give and get the support through the facebook group and live sessions that are really valuable.

I had such a confidence boost knowing that I am on the right track and getting support on the way. I am still working on re-branding and finding the direction I want to go but I feel much more confident than before as things have cleared up for me - I know what I want and how I want to do it.

I am really enjoying my experience and I like the personal approach and being a part of a community of other amazing women entrepreneurs.

— Írena Sólveig | Founder of The Sleepy Collection

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Testimonial - Adriana Ajredini

“THERE IS A NEVER A QUESTION THAT IS TOO SILLY, SHE IS ALWAYS THERE TO ASSIST AND PROVIDING US NEW AND ENGAGING WAYS TO COMMUNICATE WITH HER. THE COMMUNITY OF WOMEN ARE ALSO INCREDIBLE - SUPER SUPPORTIVE AND REGARDLESS OF WHERE EVERYONE IS AT IN THEIR JOURNEY.”

I was juggling everything on my own and had no clear direction on where to start and what to complete in each area I started to tackle. I felt alone but now I feel like I have a mentor and am a part of a community.

Annie is so personable and relatable. She is clear and provides the right amount of wisdom and guidance. I love how thorough she is and how well and organised the course has been put together. There is a never a question that is too silly, she is always there to assist and providing us new and engaging ways to communicate with her. The community of women are also incredible - super supportive and regardless of where everyone is at in their journey the course still makes sense for each individual.

It was a lightbulb ‘Aha’ moment and it happened to me right in the beginning in Module 1. I knew that this module was going to shape my business in ways that I never could before. I am planning a relaunch for our business and everything seemed so relevant and timely for me.

I am relaunching our website Newline Cushions, including our branding and social media which has been stagnant. I have a clear launch plan and I am so excited to share our business and my services with the world.

My favorite part of THRIVE is the course structure and how attentive, reliable and professional Annie is.

— Adriana Ajredini | Founder of Newline Cushions

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Testimonial - Christina Testana

“I AM STILL IN THE BEGINNING STAGES STILL BUT I FEEL SO MUCH MORE CONFIDENT AFTER HAVING A CLEAR DIRECTION.”

I was having issues with clarity and positioning, and organizing my business idea. I made me feel exhausted wasting a lot of energy going in circles.

I really like that the Action Plans are visual and simplify the content and present the information to us in sections to keep us focused and not feel overwhelmed. THRIVE has been helping me understand and refresh my memory about branding and I realized this when I finally was able to put together my mission, vision and brand statement. I felt excited, happy and relieved of stress.

I am still in the beginning stages still but I feel so much more confident after having a clear direction.

— Christina Testana | Founder & Brand Designer of Christina Testana

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Testimonial - Boho À La Mode

“I NOW HAVE A CLEAR MARKETING AND BUSINESS STRATEGY TO MOVE FORWARD WITH, AND IT EMPOWERS ME TO KEEP PURSUING MY DREAM AND GROWING MY BRAND WITH CONFIDENCE AND PERSISTENCE!“

Before I started working with Olea & Fig, I felt like I never had enough time, never understood my brand’s uniqueness and differentiation, and feared that I would have to compete by lowering my prices.

When I saw Olea & Fig, I knew it was exactly what I needed. Instead of giving me a cookie-cutter type of instructions, which I know I would probably get stuck on, they guided me through an interactive process and a series of discussions. They put themselves in my shoes to help me develop my thought process, and provided lots of ideas and constructive advice to allow me to come up with my own answers.

This process of defining my brand was completely personalized and tailored to me and my business, and I believe this is what makes them different from anyone else out there. Besides the brand, they also helped me see my strengths, values, my vision for myself and my business, and even my personal why’s. I now finally have the strength and tools I need to move forward in my journey, and I know it will give me the fuel and direction I need to overcome the challenges along the way.

I felt so relieved when Olea & Fig solved all my previous problems. My worries and uncertainty were all resolved once we’ve defined my brand, and I now can make effective decisions. Thanks to all their help - I now have a clear marketing and business strategy to move forward with, and it empowers me to keep pursuing my dream and growing my brand with confidence and persistence!

— Michelle Chiang | Founder & Maker of Boho a La Mode

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Testimonial - Shirley Bredal

“THEY HAVE MASSIVE THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE. I FELT THAT I COULD DIRECTLY TAKE THEIR ADVICE AND IMPLEMENT IT RIGHT AWAY. I ACHIEVED TREMENDOUS PERSONAL AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT.”

I knew I had to figure out how to urgently navigate through the current COVID crisis, and understand our customers and really learn to bring out my voice through our brand during this crucial time. I also was aware that we need to tweak our brand and marketing strategy. Before I worked with Olea & Fig, I felt insecure being a mamapreneur with no partners or colleagues on a strategic level, and I started to doubt my decisions. I was really overwhelmed.

Annie and Terrie's approach is very personal. I feel that they are very much in touch with the market and have great understanding our customers and audience. They have massive theoretical and practical experience. I felt that I could directly take their advice and implement it right away. They were great brainstorming partners as well, and I achieved tremendous personal and business development during our strategy consultation sessions. I am very impressed!

It was a huge relief after having worked with them as I now feel that I have a better understanding of where I need to take our brand. I now have a clear mission and what marketing channels are best to grow our brand, how to showcase our/my own voice on social media, and I definitely feel much more focused having a strong sense of direction now. We have already started implementing many changes, directly advised by Annie and Terrie.

I am very happy with Olea & Fig's consultation service, and I'd recommend it to every business owner. You can really achieve full clarity with such a great partner, who are very competent, empathetic and smart!

— Shirley Bredal | Founder of Shirley Bredal

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Testimonial - Carolina Barton

“IT FEELS FREEING AND LIBERATING! MUCH EASIER, MUCH MORE SIMPLE…”

Before I found Olea & Fig, I was confused and wasn't sure how to communicate my brand and vision and it was exhausting and frustrating trying to figure it out myself. They cared and listened and really helped me deliver my vision. After having created my photos with a strategy with them, it feels freeing and liberating! Much easier, much more simple, and less resistance now. I understand the key points and aspects of my brand.

Literally working with you was a dream and it was great!!!

— Carolina Barton | Founder & Health Coach | Carolina Barton

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Testimonial - Dana Trans

“NOW I HAVE MY VISION OF WHERE I WANT TO GO, AND WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE THANKS TO THEIR HELP. IT KEEPS ME INSPIRED TO CONTINUE MY JOURNEY FORWARD!”

Before I found Olea & Fig, I needed support articulating what type of images and visual style I needed for my website and my brand overall. It was frustrating not having the time or structure to be able to create my own business platform. Olea & Fig's services are unique in that they offer turnkey branding services. I was pleased to know that I could trust Annie and Terrie to bring my personal brand to life. I felt like they had all the details sorted out for me down to the very last detail, and I did not have to worry about anything!

I am at the start of my business journey, but now I have my vision of where I want to go, and what it looks like thanks to their help. It keeps me inspired to continue my journey forward!

— Dana Jo Trans | Founder, Wellness Coach & Brand Strategy Consultant of Dana Jo.

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Testimonial - Danielle Polini

“I REALLY ENJOY THE PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK AND CONVERSATIONS. I NOW FEEL LIKE I CAN FINALLY STOP SPINNING AND CAN FOCUS.”

Before THRIVE I felt unsure where to focus my energy and if my brand messages were clear.

I like that everything we do in THRIVE feels very intentional, and that there is more depth to the exercises and direct feedback from Annie - this is so helpful! I really enjoy the personalized feedback and conversations (in the community).

I now feel like I can finally stop spinning and can focus. I'm still working through the differentiator piece, but I feel more and more confident each day.

— Danielle Polini | Founder & Photographer of Danielle Polini Photography

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Testimonial - Joyce Yeh

“I especially enjoy the video about discovering our super power, and I also really like how you're delivering your brand - very warm and genuine, which is very different from other marketing agencies and consultants I worked with.”

“I'm very glad to have connected with you guys online. Your page popped up on my Facebook feed one day and I've been quietly following you guys since, and I've rewatched all your videos again. I especially enjoy the video about discovering our super power, and I also really like how you're delivering your brand - very warm and genuine, which is very different from other marketing agencies and consultants I worked with. Thank you guys for so generously sharing your knowledge and skill, supporting everyone towards a journey filled with lots of positivity and energy!!”

— Joyce Yeh | Founder of Skin Care Brand

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Testimonial - Silvia Madrigal

“I recently launched my business with Olea&Fig's guidelines, and I've gotten tons of accolades from the industry. “

“I loved working with Olea&Fig to develop my brand direction. They have an amazingly positive and professional attitude. A brand is very personal, and I felt that they truly got my purpose and turned it into a differentiated visual identity. I recently launched my business with Olea&Fig's guidelines, and I've gotten tons of accolades from the industry. I would highly recommend their services and strategic input for conscious business owners that value quality and authenticity.”

— Silvia Madrigal | Founder & Coach of Heart of Abundance

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Testimonial - Rachel Weissman

“ I did not have a clear visual vision of my brand, but now I have a clear concise direction! Olea & Fig's service was very personable, and it was a very collaborative process.”

“Before I worked with Olea & Fig, I did not have a clear visual vision of my brand, but now I have a clear concise direction! Olea & Fig's service was very personable, and it was a very collaborative process. I also loved that they focus on helping women entrepreneurs. During the 1st brand call. I was able to talk through my initial thinking for the brand and vision. Also, when I saw the first mood board, I knew that our thinking was aligned. I now have a clear direction with my brand that makes me feel more confident with moving forward to create a website, share on social, and start booking clients.”

— Rachel Weissman | Founder & Coach of Rachel Weissman

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Testimonial - Yu Mei Lu

“Through Olea & Fig’s Brand Strategy Coaching, my biggest aha-moment and takeaway was, fro the first time ever, I’m finally able to define and pinpoint my brand positioning, vision, values and mission, etc. “

“I’m really glad to have built out our brand strategy together. Through this experience, I had the chance to dive deeper into my intention, my business, my clients, and even all the results and success I delivered to my past clients. If it wasn’t because of this opportunity to work with you, I would not have been able to gain these useful insights. Thank you!!

Through Olea & Fig’s Brand Strategy Coaching, my biggest aha-moment and takeaway was, fro the first time ever, I’m finally able to define and pinpoint my brand positioning, vision, values and mission, etc. I understand that I don’t need to meet everyone’s needs, and I now have the tools and approach to attract my target audience. I also realized that I should and can outsource the parts of my business that aren’t the best usage of my strengths and qualities, so I can spend more time and energy on working with my clients, which is what I love to do the most!”

— Yu Mei Lu | Founder & Educator of Hubbard College Taiwan

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Testimonial - Vanessa Shen

“I finally found my band values, positioning, messaging, and how I should be communicating my brand with people to showcase my maximum value.”

“Before getting in touch with Olea & Fig, I was looking for ways to clearly define my positioning in the marketing and to define my niche to stand out. I wanted to create a strong brand, but I didn't know what my brand should look or feel like.

Most branding and marketing books share general insights or high-level steps on how to create a successful brand. However, there aren't resources that take you step-by-step, through multiple collaborative discussions, teaching, practices, reviews and refine processes for small businesses. For most entrepreneurs like me, we think of a general direction ourselves, but we have no idea how to execute on it. And even if I start to take steps to share my messaging and offering online, I wasn't sure if I was on the right track or if my marketing was even working.

Olea & Fig teaches building a cohesive brand from offering a thoughtful and unique customer experience. We combined my unique personal qualities, my services, and customer needs to create a comprehensive experience specific to my target audience. I finally figured out how I should be communicating my brand with people to showcase my maximum value.

This has really been a liberating experience. It answered all the questions that I had been asking for so long. This experience gave me a way out of the continuous pressure and nightmare as a start up!

Now that I have a defined brand direction and a solid business foundation, I no longer feel anxious when I need to create content for social media and email marketing. Instead, I look forward to sharing my insights with my people and learning what they need. I no longer feel that I'm constantly selling, instead, I learned to have a genuine two-way conversation and connect with the people I serve -- this huge change had made running my business really enjoyable for me!”

— Vanessa Shen | Founder & Stylist of Vanessa Style Advisor

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Testimonial2 - Style Savvy

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I have been working through your Wednesday live training at The Brilliant Collective and can't believe how much you give and the brilliant tips you share so once again thanks so much for all that you do it definitely shows that you really want people to succeed in living their dreams.

I love the visualisation exercise you shared, and I’m starting it tomorrow. Also waiting on a couple of google reviews using the formula you shared with me.

Hope all going well for you and thanks again for all you do!

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— Diane Shaw | Founder & Stylist of Style Savvy

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Testimonial - Journey Homemade

“As a small business owner, it really means so much to me.”

“Hi, I wanted to thank you for all that you do to educate all of us! I really appreciated the time you took today to answer my specific questions during the live training at The Brilliant Collective Facebook Group. As a small business owner, it really means so much to me.”

— Jennifer | Founder & Artist of journeyhomemade.com

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Testimonial - Lena Lim

“I love what you are doing with The Brilliant Collective Facebook Group.”

“You ladies are amazing! I love what you are doing with The Brilliant Collective Facebook Group. I’ve recommended it to some friends who are female creativepreneurs to glean the wisdom you have been sharing! Thank you so much.”

— Lena Lim | Founder & Photographer of Live Laugh Love

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