🧠 Creative Brain Date ⚡️
Creative advising to get yourself and your project unstuck
has a project that’s gotten stuck.
I’m here to help you get unstuck.
You don’t feel stuck because you’re bad at this.
You feel stuck because you’ve been working alone in your own head for too long.
You’re in the right place if you…
🙈 are hesitating to share your work
🤢 hate marketing because it feels fake and pushy
😫 know you have something cool and creative, but you can’t see it clearly anymore
🌀 are working alone (and overthinking everything)
🛑 always talking yourself out of sending an email or making that ask
Guess what, bestie? You need a Creative Brain Date.
I’ve been creating cool stuff that never existed before, and putting it into the world for 25 years across basically every format you can think of. Which means there’s almost nothing you can bring me that I haven’t seen from the inside.
I am the ultimate sounding board for when stuff gets hard or you get stuck on an idea or project. You already have something worth sharing, and you’re already brilliant at what you do. You just need someone to help you see it.
Let’s cut to the chase: You want Amber’s brain on your thing, whatever your thing is.
She is incredibly creative, grounded, organized, and thoughtful in how she approaches all aspects of business, which makes her an ideal thought partner for your project.
And, as a total bonus, she’s really fun to hang out with. It’s like having a biz bestie who is ultra competent and will help you see your project from angles you never even thought to consider. Hire her. You will have zero regrets, I pinky promise.
Mara Glatzel
Coach, podcast host, author
🔥 A Creative Brain Date is like asking your biz-savvy BFF to tell you the truth about your brilliance + your busines
Here’s what I’ve helped some fellow creatives with lately…
Helped the owner of a creative writing organization for kids shift her messaging away from the workshops themselves and toward the real story: her org is the place where kids who feel different finally feel seen. Then built a plan to reach parents through the educators and librarians who already trusted her work
Helped a yoga teacher go from being intimidated to host a retreat to booking her first retreat
Helped a visual artist come up with some tried & true old-school marketing and networking techniques to bring in new clients and showcase her art for collectors
Worked with a yoga teacher to relaunch her weekly class into a more dynamic, curriculum-journey course series
Helped a dietitian who was completely overwhelmed by the gap between knowing she should share her work and actually doing it, build a content structure designed around how her brain actually works, not how a productivity guru says it should
Helped a yoga teacher see that she was the best thing about her work, and built a plan to let more of her personality into her content
Helped the owner of a brick-and-mortar retail shop launch a monthly newsletter that’s bringing new people into the store
Coached a yoga teacher on the best ways to share her new offerings without social media
During our Creative Brain Date, let’s talk about…
Figuring out how to talk about yourself and your work so folks immediately know what you do and how to work with you
Figuring out why you keep hesitating to put your work out there, and what to do instead
Seeing what’s actually brilliant about your work when you’re too close to it to tell
Sharing your work in a way that doesn’t make you cringe (and without social media)
Hosting fun, easy in-person events to grow your community
Figuring out what you’re actually offering and how to do it clearly
Finding ways to do marketing that don’t feel like marketing
What They’re Saying
Easy to show up as myself
Working with you felt like a safe space for my business goals. That is rare. Thank you.
Also, thank you for creating a space where I can show up with my kiddos screaming in the background and coming in for who knows what.
It was very easy to show up as myself exactly as I am. It was easy to be vulnerable, it was easy to ask for help and what I needed.
Kathy Kimbrough
Registered & Licensed Dietitian
It was like riffing with a friend…
I got a new program entirely mapped out in two sessions with Amber. We went from an idea to defining what it is, who it’s for and calling out the vibes — and ended with a list of things to be created and a timeline up to launch.
I have never had such a thorough plan for a launch and I’ve worked with a dozen different business coaches. Amber asks great questions and offers *just enough* feedback and savvy opinion to make your thing pop.
I was AMAZED how quickly it went and how natural the process felt. It was like riffing with a friend. If you want to work with someone who is in their genius while also being chill and fun to work with, I HIGHLY recommend working with Amber.
Michelle Marlahan
Yoga Teacher & Business Owner
Highly recommend scheduling with Amber
I scheduled office hours with Amber because I was exploring ways to market my art beyond social media. I also needed advice on how to improve sales.
My virtual call with Amber was just what I needed. She was enthusiastic and excited to help (which felt affirming) AND she gave me great ideas to try out, just off the top of her head.
A couple I tried right away and others I saved for later, and I did see improvement in my reach. It’s probably time to schedule another call lol. I’ve got some other things I’d like to try.
10/10, I highly recommend scheduling with Amber, even if it’s just to have a good sounding board for your ideas. You won’t regret it.
Tiya Caniel
Visual Artist
Feeling more energized and self-trusting
Being a solopreneur can be lonely and frequently tugs on my imposter syndrome. Office hours with Amber helped me focus on what’s important in my business and reminded me of what I’m good at.
Amber shared several perspective-shifts that have me feeling more energized and self-trusting. I asked for support around general marketing strategy and Amber validated my instincts and shared ideas from her extensive experience doing similar work that I am certain will be helpful as I explore a new platforms and types of content creation.
Ellen Line
Roar Healing Co.
My official thought partner when launching big projects
Amber is my official thought partner when I am launching big projects. Her ability to seamlessly blend her roles as a project manager and business coach makes otherwise sluggish and daunting tasks quick and approachable. I never worry that we’ll get hung up on a technical issue or design flaw since her experience covers the entire spectrum of online business needs.
Amber’s efficient and thorough approach, especially in email marketing, makes selling easy and fun. Beyond her professional expertise, her creativity and experience shine through in every detail.
She will take the time to get to know the inner workings of your business so you can trust her judgment and take her advice to heart. I can’t recommend her highly enough.
Jules Mitchell
Author & Yoga Teacher Trainer
How It Works
Book a 1-hour time window in my calendar and fill out a form to tell me what we’ll be talking about.
Go to a checkout page and complete your purchase.
I’ll email you a calendar invite and reminders 24 hours and 1 hour before our session.
During our session, we will chat back and forth on a Zoom call or on Voxer (whatever you prefer). We can collaborate through Google Docs if you want me to review marketing emails or website copy. Or you can send a link for me to review something on your website.
Creative Brain Date
$177USD
60 min. call
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What They’re Saying
Smart, sensible advice for moving forward
Working with Amber was fantastic! She was easy to talk to, really understood my challenges, and offered smart, sensible advice for moving forward. If you’re a yoga teacher struggling with your next offering or how to market yourself, I highly recommend working with her. You’ll be glad you did!
Barrie Risman
Yoga Teacher, E-RYT 500
Excellent return for the investment
Amber has a unique listening ear and the ability to articulate my thoughts more concisely, clearly, and with greater marketing appeal that I ever could!
I have used her services on a consulting basis for marketing and curriculum development for courses with an easeful process and excellent return for the investment. What is most striking about Amber is her genuine way she crafts achievable strategies that align perfectly with my precise desires for the direction of my work.
Anjali Sunita
Village Life Wellness
Amber took on an owner level of investment in our project
The years we worked with Amber were fantastic and it’s tough to adequately describe what an amazing person she is and how much she helped us. Amber has an amazing creative eye and she helped us on everything from website layout to eBook and course designs.
Amber also has a strong sense of trends and what will work as far as products, marketing, how to articulate a message that can reach either a targeted demographic or a broad general audience.
All of the above is terribly important when running an online business but the thing that was best about working with Amber is she took on an owner level of investment. I don’t know how to describe it beyond that. She cared about our work, mission and projects as much as my wife and I did, but she had this fast skill set that is nothing short of remarkable.
Robb Wolf
2X NYT/WSJ Best Selling Author
Founder of 1st and 4th CrossFit Affiliate gyms in the world
She’s that good!
I had the pleasure of collaborating with Amber several times in the early days of building my plus size fashion brand, Superfit Hero. Amber’s amazing work with Body Positive Yoga was a guiding light for me.
Whenever I had a question about marketing, I reached out to Amber. She helped me regularly with advice and by example. She’s a master at cross platform content marketing, branding, and community building.
If I could afford it, I’d hire her in a second to replace myself and let her run my whole damn business! She’s that good.
Micki Krimmel
Founder & Owner, Superfit Hero
Significant impact on my professional growth and success
I highly recommend Amber for any project or collaborative endeavor. I’ve known Amber for about five years and we’ve worked together as colleagues.
Her exceptional abilities to bring clarity and focus to the table are remarkable. One of Amber’s standout qualities is her talent for honing ideas and transforming them into effective communication strategies.
Specifically her feedback helped refine a slide deck so we could get our story across to major investors. Amber’s strategic mindset and attention to detail elevated the overall quality of our work, ensuring that every aspect was well thought out.
She effortlessly creates a collaborative and supportive environment, fostering creativity and innovation. Amber’s contributions have made a significant impact on my professional growth and success.
Susanna Barkataki
Founder, Ignite Institute for Yogic Leadership and Social Change
Vast experience and expertise
Amber has been the driving force behind our brand’s growth and has left an indelible mark on every aspect of our operation. Amber’s passion for creativity and her natural leadership qualities have made her an invaluable asset to our team as a consultant.
One of the things that has always amazed me about Amber is her ability to be at the forefront of our organization, with her hands on every aspect of our work. Whether it was leading campaigns, designing graphics, developing websites, crafting content strategies, or managing social media marketing, she effortlessly juggled numerous responsibilities with finesse and grace.
Her vast experience and expertise in these domains have played a pivotal role in propelling our initiatives to new heights.
Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach
CEO, Powerful Learning Practice
Creative Brain Date FAQs
Can I change my date?
Of course. I appreciate as much notice as possible (at least 24 hours). You can email me or reschedule via the confirmation email you’ll get from me when you book.
You're not available when it's convenient for me.
Email me at hello [at] amberkarnes.com and we’ll see if we can work something out. I often work with folks from different time zones, and I’m happy to be flexible when I can.