Brands with purpose

deserve to be heard.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, changemaker, or organization with a bold mission, I help you gain clarity, direction, and positioning in a way that’s authentic, sustainable, and impactful—so every message resonates, every step moves you forward, and every action aligns with your purpose.

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Nikki’s been seen and heard on…

Nikki James Zellner featured on Pantsuit Politics podcast with Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers

Who I Work With

I work with ‘small but mighty’ brands, nonprofits, and mission-driven individuals who are ready to align their content, messaging, and actions with their core values and vision.

Offerings for mission-driven Teams, SMBs and non-profits

Brand Advisory Packages

You’re an established brand looking for accountability, advice, and direction in content, visuals, audience messaging, and targeting. I am a proven partner for fundamentals, messaging, visuals, and strategy.

GUIDE US

Creative Services

Content that captures attention and tells your story doesn’t happen by accident. From writing to marketing assets to visual planning, I help brands create on-point, on-brand content that connects and converts.

CREATE FOR US

Workshops & Trainings

Whether your team wears many hats or you're gearing up for a big event, I’ll help everyone stay on-brand and on track. From brand storytelling workshops to event prep, let’s make your team’s efforts look effortless.

TEACH US

For personal and professional solo brands and passion-driven change-makers

Power Hour: Your Next Step In Focus

Do you have a big idea, a bold mission, or a story that the world needs to see or hear, but you’re not sure of the ‘right next step’ to make it happen? Let’s map out how to make your brand, mission, and message shine!

This is your no-fluff, all-action, 60-minute session to:

✨ Review your current online and offline presence and visual assets

✨ Position yourself as the go-to voice in your space

✨ Craft a clear, compelling roadmap for your brand, idea, or mission

✨ Get a pep talk that’ll have you ready to take the spotlight

Whether you’re an author, speaker, personal brand, or community change-maker, I’ll help you turn your idea or challenge into forward progress for your mission!

BOOK YOUR POWER HOUR

"Navigating the complex world of digital presence and effective communication is crucial, and Nikki has proven to be an invaluable asset in this journey."

Emilie Schario, CEO & Founder of Turbine (recently acquired by Settle)
"What sets her apart is how deeply immersed, connected, and passionate she is about our work."

MaryBeth Hyland, Chief Visionary of SparkVision, Keynote speaker, and best-selling author of Permission to Be Human
"Nikki won't mince words or tiptoe around tough topics, and she'll nudge you, your brand, and your content away from the "scatter-shot" and toward the "intentional."

Matt Mason, Copywriting + Communications Consultant and Keynote Speaker
"Nikki helped me not only tap back into my personal why [as a creator], but tap back into my own voice as well."

Dr. Joanna Shoffner Scott, CEO of Stamey Street Consulting and host of Race in the Workplace podcast

Make Your Mark, More Intentionally

This digital, downloadable workbook helps the brand that's needing clarity, a refresh, or overhaul understand where their brand is today, and where it's headed. Toss out what your brand used to be/started as, and let’s fill in the blanks for where it’s going. $47

Brand Clarity Workbook (DIY)

A digital, downloadable, reusable photography planner for intentional humans who want to connect the dots between their own written and visual content – and want to tell the REAL story behind their personal and professional brands. $47

Photography Planner (DIY)

“A beautiful entry point to the world of change-making and personal accountability.” Get on the waitlist for Nikki’s debut book: “The Watchdog Way: How Everyday People Can Take Small Steps to Create Big Change in a World Gone Sideways” – releasing Fall/Winter 2025

The Watchdog Way (Waitlist)

Featured Stages

Sought-after brand advisor, creative strategist, and social activist Nikki James Zellner works with personal brands, SMBs, and nonprofits to create aligned, intentional, and sustainable content. With over 25 years in media, marketing, and storytelling, she is well-known for helping humans and brands stay true to their evolving selves and their missions – all while growing reach, revenue, and referability.