Leading Brand Development Advisors Experts

Brandon Day is an executive coach, leadership advisor, and keynote speaker with more than twenty years of experience helping business owners, executives, and leadership teams make the strongest decisions to build healthier organizations. Over the course of his career, he has guided more than five hundred clients, from small businesses to established nonprofits, through growth, alignment, and leadership development.

Stepan Kazaryan is a Business Management Consultant focused on digital presence, professional evaluation, and how public information shapes decision-making in modern business environments. His work centers on helping organizations and professionals understand how they are perceived before direct interaction occurs. In search-driven systems, evaluation often happens silently and quickly. Stepan advises clients on building structured digital foundations that support credibility over time. His approach emphasizes clarity, consistency, and responsible positioning rather than short-term visibility tactics. He works with executives, founders, and professional service providers who recognize that digital footprints influence trust, partnerships, and opportunity flow. By aligning websites, public profiles, and third-party references, Stepan helps create stable professional narratives that reduce uncertainty during evaluation. Rather than focusing on reactive measures, his advisory framework prioritizes preparation. This includes analyzing how search results present a name, how information connects across platforms, and how inconsistencies affect perception. The goal is to strengthen long-term positioning in a way that feels natural and sustainable. Stepan frequently writes and speaks about digital identity, credibility signals, and the structural factors that influence professional trust in online environments. His perspective reflects a broader shift in how professionals are assessed in the age of search and public information accessibility. Through disciplined strategy and steady execution, Stepan Kazaryan helps clients maintain clarity in environments where perception often forms before conversation begins.

New business ventures, partnership building, leadership and vision in leading complex projects from concept through completion in security and construction industries

Mark MacDonald is a seasoned strategist and creative with 4 decades of expertise in powerful Branding and Marketing Communication based on reliable research. He's the go-to guide for effective church communication, branding, and logos. As a bestselling author, engaging speaker, and founder of BeKnownforSomething.com, Mark empowers church leaders to communicate with impact.

Gina Dunn is a brand strategist and founder of OG Solutions. She works with founders and organizations to build brands that are clear, credible, and usable in real business contexts. Her work focuses on brand positioning, identity, and visibility systems that translate complex thinking into coherent market presence. Gina brings more than two decades of experience across international brand leadership, entrepreneurship, and system-led strategy, allowing her to hold nuance without overcomplication. In recent years, her work has expanded into human-first AI systems designed to support clarity, scale, and consistency while preserving voice and judgment. She works globally with businesses that have outgrown surface-level branding and need structure that actually holds.

I help brands bridge the gap between technical visibility and human connection. In an era where digital noise is at an all-time high, I specialize in building organic growth engines that transform standard search presence into lasting market authority and measurable revenue. As the Managing Director of Empire State SEO, my approach is rooted in a rare intersection of disciplines. I combine a rigorous MBA-level strategic framework with deep-level SEO execution and high-stakes brand positioning. This ensures that every campaign isn't just "ranking" on a page, but is actively communicating a cohesive narrative that resonates with the right audience. I believe a brand’s greatest asset is its ability to command attention through a blend of data-driven precision and authentic storytelling. Whether I am consulting for an early-stage startup or a scaled enterprise, my goal is to navigate complex market shifts and technical volatility to deliver sustainable, compounding digital growth. With over a decade of experience across various industries, I have dedicated my career to helping businesses align their brand identity with their core operational objectives. At the end of the day, I don’t just deliver traffic; I deliver the strategic clarity required for brands to own their industry’s digital skyline.

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As the founder of Brass and Honey Marketing Studio, I combine mindset, marketing, and design to help online business owners find success and fulfillment early in their journeys.

Andy Brenits is Principal of Brenits Creative, an award-winning branding and creative strategy firm that helps growing businesses and entrepreneurs doing it (mostly) by themselves to create a consistent way to look, communicate, and act.Before founding Brenits Creative, Andy led creative teams at Fortune 500 brands such as Banana Republic, The Gap, National Football League, KPMG, and Arizona Public Service.Andy was also President of the Board of Directors of InSource, the professional association for in-house creative leaders, and served on the Small Business Council of the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce and the public arts council for the Town of Queen Creek, where he lives with his family.An experienced mentor and teacher, Andy has taught undergraduate and graduate classes at Columbia University, Pratt Institute, MICA (Maryland Institute College of Art), Rowan University, The Art Institute of Phoenix, Sessions.edu, and Grand Canyon University. He earned his Master’s Degree in Design Management from Pratt Institute and has a BFA in Graphic Design from the School of Visual Arts.

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Steven founded Catalyst Advisory to take the experience he gained by working in a family office advisory firm and apply the best practices learned there to other families under an independent umbrella. Catalyst works with the best insurance professionals, wealth management firms, and trusted advisors to solve problems for their clients. After spending the first decade of his career working with community and regional banks, helping them navigate statement compliance and distribution, and transitioning them to digital platforms, Steven followed his passion to help families and companies thrive by becoming an expert in all areas of life insurance and advanced planning. Steven’s expertise, experience and independent streak make Catalyst the ideal solution for families seeking to make the most of their financial legacy.

Juliana Cano is the founder of Qurated Studio, a branding and web development business that prioritizes both visual impact and technical integrity. With a Master’s in Management Information Systems and a background in Business Administration, she builds digital identities rooted in logic and scalability. Her signature approach, "Foundational Branding," ensures that a company’s visual presence is backed by a high-performance, professional web system. Juliana focuses on helping entrepreneurs and businesses grow by delivering clean, user-centric designs that function as effectively as they look.

I am passionate about helping people reach their potential, find enjoyable work and perform their best. I offer proven talent development solutions gained from more than 30 years of experience advising individuals and businesses.I have extensive experience leading talent management, enterprise strategy, and consulting in healthcare organizations. I've guided cross-functional teams in the ideation, design, and delivery of strategic initiatives that drive revenue, increase efficiency, and build leadership succession pipelines. Industry thought leader, and award-winning author of Develop: 7 Practical Tools to Take Charge of Your Career. I speak frequently on topics including managing your career, driving business results, and innovation.

Stephanie Armstrong is an executive brand strategist, communications advisor, and CEO of Moxie Creative Studios, a marketing and brand development agency known for blending strategy, storytelling, and measurable growth. She works with founders, executives, and impact-driven leaders to transform their expertise into category authority through personal branding, thought leadership, and omnichannel visibility systems. With more than a decade of experience in branding and marketing, Stephanie has supported companies and leaders associated with over $40 million in revenue growth, spanning Fortune 100 environments, celebrity and influencer brands, and high-growth entrepreneurial ventures. Her work sits at the intersection of positioning, communications strategy, and performance marketing — ensuring visibility translates into tangible business expansion. Stephanie specializes in executive positioning, founder-led brand development, and strategic brand architecture. She advises leaders on how to build credible authority in competitive markets, align narrative with business objectives, and leverage media, speaking, and digital ecosystems to drive sustainable growth. Her approach integrates brand psychology, data-driven marketing strategy, and cultural relevance to help clients move from expert to industry voice. Beyond client work, Stephanie is a speaker and thought leader focused on personal branding, visibility strategy, and women’s leadership in business. Her perspective bridges the gap between influence and infrastructure — helping leaders not only be seen, but strategically positioned for long-term impact. She is available to comment on personal branding, executive communications, founder visibility, marketing strategy, and leadership positioning with a speciality in women’s leadership and human behavior.

Founder of Keva Epale Studio, a branding and storytelling house for creatives and entrepreneurs. Keva Epale is an illustrator, brand designer, and writer who uses illustration as a strategic language to build meaningful brand worlds. She infuses strategy, emotion, and lived experience as a red thread throughout her identities, content, and products, helping her clients stand out with vision, clarity and creative confidence. Her studio bridges creative direction, visual storytelling, and product design with a desire to empower others to think, play, build, and lead their worlds.

BestCompaniesAZ is Arizona’s premier Employer Branding and Media Platform — the place where PR, Marketing, HR, Talent, and Community intersect. For more than two decades, we’ve been the trusted voice amplifying Arizona’s award-winning employers — helping them attract top talent, inspire loyal customers, and strengthen their community impact. We’re not just telling stories — we’re building Arizona’s reputation as one of the best places to work and live by spotlighting the companies and leaders driving that vision forward. BestCompaniesAZ is the visionary and brand Ambassador for the following Arizona programs brought to Arizona over the last 20+ years: 1. The inaugural “2003 Best Places to Work in the Valley”, published by the Great Place to Work Institute and the Phoenix Business Journal. 2. The prestigious “Arizona’s Most Admired Companies” award, in partnership with AZ Business Magazine (Founding Partner, 2010-2019) 3. “Top Companies to Work for in Arizona” with azcentral.com and Republic Media (consulting partner, 2013-2019) 4. “100 Best Arizona Companies”, BestCompaniesAZ 10th & 15th Anniversary Lists (2012 and 2017) 5. "Top Workplaces in Arizona & Tucson" with Energage. Note: BestCompaniesAZ is NOT the organization that conducts the surveys or selects award winners. We’re a neutral platform promoting all of Arizona’s great companies.

With over a decade of experience across consulting, nonprofit leadership, and digital strategy, I support founders navigating complexity with intention rather than urgency. My work focuses on designing systems that reduce growth friction, strengthen alignment, and support sustainable growth over time. I’m known for recognizing patterns others often miss. Connecting gaps across strategy, operations, and human behavior to surface insight, direction, and momentum. This perspective allows leaders to move beyond clarity alone and make decisions that are deliberate, grounded, and durable. In addition to my advisory work, I publish long-form conversations and strategic reflections through my podcast and YouTube platform, where I explore leadership decision-making, growth patterns, and the realities behind sustainable businesses. This work extends my advisory firm, offering thoughtful insights for leaders who value depth, discernment, and intentional growth. I also serve as the Development and Marketing Coordinator at the Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network of SCNY, supporting initiatives advancing maternal health and family well-being. Earlier in my entrepreneurial journey, I founded Back 2 Work Mom Club LLC, an experience that continues to support women in starting and growing a business while raising a family. My approach is grounded in authenticity, honesty, and transparency. I value clarity in communication, consistency in action, and decisions made with intention. These principles shape how I work, whom I partner with, and the outcomes I help leaders achieve. ​ I am currently completing a book titled Clarity Is Power. Strategy Is How You Claim It, which explores why clarity alone is insufficient for growth—and how leaders reclaim momentum through strategic decision-making rooted in alignment and long-term vision.

Edita Evoyan is a financial coach and business mentor who helps professionals and families make clearer, more confident decisions about money. With a background in architecture and interior design, she brings a unique, systems-based approach to financial strategy: simplifying complexity, building structure, and helping people design plans that align with real life goals. In her work, Edita focuses on practical financial education, retirement planning concepts, risk awareness, and long-term wealth-building habits. She’s known for translating intimidating financial topics into simple language, helping audiences cut through noise, misinformation, and overly technical advice. Edita also mentors and trains aspiring financial professionals on communication, leadership, and building an education-first business with integrity and compliance in mind. She frequently speaks on the mindset shift from employee to owner, creating additional income streams, and building scalable skills without sacrificing family priorities. Media outlets typically feature Edita for approachable commentary on financial confidence, modern wealth habits, retirement planning basics, and the real-world behaviors that drive better outcomes.

Brand identity development | Digital content creation | Lead generation | Digital marketing

Douglas Scherer is a leadership development expert with a decade of experience as a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and retreat leader. He fosters trust, transparency, and collaboration in organizations by taking a holistic approach to his work, addressing the needs of the whole person. Dr. Scherer is the author of bestselling F.O.R.G.E.D.: Six Practices of Great Leaders in Volatile Times and a professor with Columbia University’s Masters in Technology Management. Join him on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and transformation to unlock your team's full potential.