Creating Meaningful And Sustainable Partnerships

Proud of so many partners and people we have worked with over the past decades. The longer we do this work, the more our partners align with the idea of contribution. That doesn’t mean they are all non-profit organizations, though some are. It means people and companies that walk their talk across the board, co-creating meaningful and sustainable partnerships that seed vision and grow. Amazing people doing epic things all over the place, using their imaginations, elbow grease and lanes to uplevel the “work” paradigm, take care of themselves, prosper, and help heal the world by working their magic.

Happy to chat about any or all of our work with you- real conversation over marketing tactics. Yes, have managed social media accounts with millions of followers. Just as excited to talk about your vision, why it matters and how we can dig in and start building. Connection and conversation are best place to start working together. 95% of our work comes from referrals and relationships. Grateful there are so many amazing projects happening in a world that needs leaders and visionaries to help drive change.

Projects & Partners

Some recent partners /clients/friends (when we are in alignment, those descriptors merge into one) you might enjoy learning more about:

Ronan Donovan

We believe every partnership starts with authentic connection. National Geographic Explorer Ronan Donovan is a wildlife biologist, conservation photographer & artist who uses visual storytelling to illuminate stories that remind us we are all connected. Grateful to be part of Ronan’s universe of good work. Visionary storyteller, educator, friend (and wild dancer). Social mammals indeed.
Ronan’s story begins in Vermont (in some transformative trouble) leading to a lifetime of immersive fieldwork and groundbreaking storytelling. As a NatGeo photographer he has journeyed across all seven continents—documenting wild chimpanzees in Uganda, capturing the conservation challenges of mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, and chronicling the wild lives of arctic wolves in the Canadian high arctic, which later unfolded as a three-part special on National Geographic Channel. Over an eight-year period, Ronan’s in-depth exploration of the delicate relationship between farmers and wild chimpanzees in western Uganda earned a standout feature in National Geographic Magazine and his essay Ape at Your Door recently appeared in Modern Huntsman. His acclaimed film/television work includes Kingdom of the White Wolf and BBC/s Planet Earth. His NatGeo Wolves exhibit is currently touring museums across country.

Ronan’s fine art photography show ‘From Wolf Country” opened in April of 2024, and is available at his web shop with a portion of profit supporting conservation efforts. “I strive to create imagery that brings curiosity and awe to scientific papers. I add heartbeats to data points.” Ronan’s hope that we might “look into the wild nature portrayed in these images and be compelled to stand and protect it” is a shared dream. Glad to be to be part of bringing this work to the world. And for clients who become friends, family, wolfpack if you will.

The Lakehouse Bellevue:

Deborah Friend Wilson and husband Chef Jason Wilson bring Bellevue, WA an artisan dining experience reflecting on the history, farmers, producers, and fishermen of the area while creating one of the region’s first wellness programs for hospitality workers. This James Beard Award winning Chef and Certified Professional Coach duo remind our community how eating well, and being well, serve and connect our communities for the better.

Jennifer Pastiloff

We’re honored to work with clients whose passion and authenticity light up every room. Jennifer Pastiloff is one such force—a best-selling author, badass, best friend, and true do-er of love. We collaborate with Jen on everything from strategy sessions and retreat planning to promotions—and yes, even those couch-sitting heart-to-hearts that only deepen our bond.

A true listener (even though she’s deaf) and an incredible giver, Jennifer inspires us every day to embrace life fully. Her forthcoming book, Proof of Life, is set to release on July 8—a powerful rallying cry to let go, let love, and live without asking for permission to be extraordinary. Her work, including the celebrated On Being Human, invites us all to tap into our deepest potential and authenticity.

If you’re ready to experience transformative connection

The Lodges on Vashon

Vashon Island’s only true hotel, The Lodges offer a truly flexible, customizable experience, offering a serene escape from the city. The Cottage, Outdoor Pavilion, and Public House meeting room provide the ultimate gathering space for personal or professional connection. Nestled in the heart of the Salish Sea, this female owned and operated business bridges hospitality, modern design, and mother nature. Perfect for executive retreats or calming personal days, the Lodges treats every guest like island family.

Terra Bella Flowers

Visionary designer Melissa Feveyear creates incredible beauty for customers and high-end clients, all while driving Seattle’s role in the sustainable flower movement. Collaborating with local farmers, she created the Seattle Wholesale Growers Market Cooperative, a non-profit marketplace for NW florists to source local and US grown flowers. Terra Bella’s flowers are responsibly sourced from farms that use salmon safe and organic practices while also supporting South American growers with organic and fair-trade certifications. Melissa’s designs are awe-inspiring in their beauty and offer a reboot in a historically toxic industry.

WOKE on Hulu

Race in America with cartoonist and author Keith Knight. Happy and proud this show was (this fragment seems too informal without a verb) so well received – see press @ NYT, WaPo, NPR and on Trevor Noah’s Daily Show &
Good Morning America…then watch both seasons!

BloodWorks NW

We supported BloodWorks NW with social media strategy for their Savor Life campaign. With an original goal of 10,000 new or re-engaged blood donors to meet the Pacific Northwest’s critical need for blood donorship, proud to share that in collaboration with our incredible team of culinary coalition partners, 12,000 (and counting) generous donors got us past our goal!

Now we are working with Bloodworks to keep filling this critical community need. From now until the end of the year, we’re partnering with local musicians throughout Washington and Oregon to help us spread the word about the Musics In Our Blood campaign. We have amazing partners in this campaign including SMASH, KEXP, Sub Pop, Music Portland, Starbucks, Top Pot Doughnuts, to name a few. Please join us in supporting and register to donate today.

Why For Good

From Iceland to Russell Wilson to Seattle Pride, delivering results with passion, laughter & smarts. Grateful to be part of a team doing great work for important reasons. One example, this Seattle Times op-ed.

Laird Norton Company

Corporate thought & action leader, headquartered in Seattle, WA. Their holdings, partnerships and family foundation support long-term profit, responsible stewardship and healthy communities with integrity and eyes on the horizon for generations to come.