Strategic & Creative Consulting
Ash & North partners with businesses to develop purposeful brands, sharp strategies, and marketing that moves people — not just metrics.
About Karrie
I didn't stumble into brand and business strategy. I grew up in it. As the daughter of a plumbing contractor on Colorado's Western Slope, I watched from an early age what it actually takes to build something — the grit, the relationships, the reputation you earn one job at a time. That foundation never left me. It just evolved.
Over the past 20+ years I've worked across an unusually wide landscape — journalism and public relations, interior design and construction sales, plan development for custom homes, marketing for a school district, and most recently as Head of Business Development for an award-winning design and build firm in Grand Junction. Every role taught me something different about how businesses grow, how brands are built, and how the right message at the right moment can change everything.
I hold double bachelor's degrees in Public Relations and Communications from the University of Northern Colorado, and I've spent my career putting both to work in ways a classroom never quite anticipates. I've sat on executive boards, chaired community committees, launched initiatives that put construction education back into high schools, and connected businesses across industries in ways that created real, lasting momentum for entire communities.
What I've learned through all of it is this: most businesses don't have a product problem or even a marketing problem. They have a clarity problem. They haven't fully defined who they are, who they serve, and why it matters — and until they do, everything else is just noise. That's the work I do. I help you get clear, get strategic, and get moving.
"Everything I've done until now has brought me to this place — and I finally built the thing I was always meant to build."
What I Do
Whether you're launching something new or scaling what already works, I offer focused, high-impact consulting across brand, business, and marketing — without the bloated agency overhead.
Build a brand that goes beyond aesthetics — one with a clear identity, compelling voice, and a visual system that works everywhere.
Identify opportunities, build systems for growth, and develop the partnerships and pipelines that move your business forward.
Turn your vision into a clear, executable plan. From 90-day sprints to annual strategy, I help you plan with intention and act with confidence.
Develop a marketing plan that makes sense for your stage, budget, and audience — focused on channels that actually convert.
Ongoing advisory support for founders and teams who want a strategic partner in their corner — not just a one-time project deliverable.
Starting from scratch or pivoting into something new? I'll help you build and launch with a strong foundation from day one.
Engagements
Each engagement is scoped, intentional, and designed to give you something real — not an open-ended retainer with no clear horizon.
Clarity Session
One session · No ongoing commitment
The right place to begin. In one focused session, you'll walk away knowing exactly who you are, what you stand for, and what to do next.
Growth Engagement
3-month engagement · Most clients see real traction in 90 days
Ongoing strategy and brand development for businesses ready to build with purpose. Structured, supported, and designed to move you forward.
Less than the cost of a part-time marketing hire — with senior-level strategy.Strategic Partnership
Custom engagement length · Scoped to your goals
A full-service strategic partnership for established brands ready for something transformative. Built entirely around where you want to go.
Need something specific? These standalone services can be added to any engagement or booked on their own.
* Pricing is a starting point — contact for a custom quote based on your scope.
The Process
We start with a deep dive into your business, goals, audience, and where you want to go. No templates — everything starts with listening.
I build a clear, actionable plan tailored to your brand and business stage — whether that's a go-to-market strategy or a full brand overhaul.
I walk alongside you through implementation, keeping your brand consistent and your decisions confident as your business grows.
Work With Me
Whether you know exactly what you need or you're just starting to figure it out, reach out. The first conversation is always free.