Elevate your
brand’s impact

Style & Build Your Brand.

Welcome to The Brandista – a brand-building consultancy, brand education school, and entrepreneurial community dedicated to helping you create a captivating and distinguished brand.

Whether you’re preparing to launch your dream business or idea, an entrepreneur prepared to take your business to new levels, or you’re ready to up your personal branding game, we can help. We’re here to empower, support, and share the know-how and insights you need to create a brand that resonates with your desired clients, customers, collectors, patients, or students.

You’ll find guidance, resources, workshops, and courses to help you establish a distinct brand identity for your start-up or personal brand or confidently move through your current business’ rebrand.

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Planning for success

Strategic innovation

Inform, inspire, and drive connectivity through brand marketing.

We’ll use your ‘Why’ to uncover the soul of your brand. In a world cluttered with generic messaging, craft stories that resonate and captivate. Communication is your secret weapon.

Intentional aesthetics, cultural relevance, and storytelling reign supreme in a digital era. We’ll help you create a brand that authentically stands for something unique. Then, use resonance-based storytelling to communicate those ideals as a continuous work of art.

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Ready to grow your business?

“Your business deserves to be more than just a commodity. It should be a compelling brand with a resonant story unfolding across all customer touch points.”

— Courtney R. Rhodes- The Brandista

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My story & vision

With over 20 years of brand marketing experience and as the author of a best-selling personal branding book, I’m on a mission to help you create a brand that stands out and naturally connects with your audience.

Explore my expertise

Brand Strategy. Brand Development. Personal Branding. Brand Clarity. Brand Positioning. Brand Styling. Brand Identity. Storytelling. Brand Voice. Brand Messaging. Content Marketing. Digital Marketing.

Connect With Me

Email: info@thebrandista.com

Instagram: @thebrandista

Linkedin: Courtney R. Rhodes

Innovating brilliance

Meet the mind

behind the magic

READY TO THINK STRATEGICALLY ABOUT YOUR BRAND?

Whether you’re navigating the startup seas with a budget that’s more lemonade than champagne, a seasoned pro ready to turn your investments into gold, or a design virtuoso aiming for peak excellence. Let’s unleash the power of words and design and take your brand to new heights. The sky’s the limit! Let’s dive in and make magic happen.

I look forward to working with you– welcome to a world where words weave wonders and brands blossom into brilliance.

Clients have said

Client love

Thank you, Courtney! Life-changing magic to find brand clarity. Your work is authentic and inspirational. Your book is the perfect go-to guide to uncover your personal brand. Finally, I’m crystal clear on what my personal brand is about, and I’m empowered to communicate the essence of my story. Again, thank you for changing how I approach my business and brand.

We LOVED working with Courtney- she created a beautiful brand, website and digital assets for us. Along with launching our digital marketing campaigns. She was readily available to us, and promptly answered our emails and questions. She’s incredibly creative, and did and awesome job guiding us through the process. We truly appreciate her patience and winning attitude.

Courtney's insight and willingness to share her expertise and mentor so wholeheartedly on how to build my personal brand has been invaluable to me. I truly enjoyed working with her from the planning to promotional phase of my book.

Brilliant! Courtney’s model for translating the multifaceted principles of corporate branding into a relevant platform for personal brands is genius. In today’s digital-first world, personal branding is not just beneficial; it’s essential. Having work with her for years in my business, I was well aware of her marketing savviness. Now, I'm equally impressed by her book, "Make Your Mark: Personal Branding Through ‘On-Purpose’ Living". It's a beacon for navigating the complexities of identity and impact in the age of social media.The guide is invaluable for anyone looking to shape their future with intention and clarity. I’m moved by how she skillfully translates high-level marketing strategies into accessible, actionable advice that encourages readers to realize the full potential of their most significant asset—themselves.

My soul sister is a branding and marketing rockstar! Her unique blend of expertise and skills as brand manager on my book, "Art Is Love, Love Is An Art," was seamless, innovative and incredibly valuable. Courtney is a true gem, she's a brilliant marketer and connector with a mind that is a beautiful balance of strategic and creative.

For years we've enjoyed having Courtney and her team provide public relations and marketing support for my restaurants. She's very smart, strategic and well connected. Together we were able to accomplish great things. The dedication and creativity of their service were great, and uniquely tailored to fulfill the vision and spirit of our brands.