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Feel Invisible?

I see you. You’re a solo service business owner trying to build something on your own. But in the process of following every online guru’s advice, your business has lost its soul.

Let’s find it. Together.

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❝ Working with Karen, I felt my project was in the hands of a pro every step of the way. I think I only saw the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what she knows and what she can do.❞  — Becky Liebman, Good Noise

for solo business owners, creatives, and organizations in Olympia, Washington and the South Sound

Creative & Marketing Services

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Website Design

Simple, effective Squarespace sites tailored to your brand. No tech headaches, just a clean, modern presence you can be proud of.

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Copywriting

Struggling to explain what you do? I’ll help you use the right words in the right places so your ideal client knows exactly why they need you.

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Marketing Strategy

Not sure where to start? I’ll help you prioritize, plan, and take the pressure off with marketing that fits your goals and life.

Who I Help

You're building something meaningful—whether it's a creative practice, wellness business, nonprofit mission, or second chapter venture.

I work with creative makers, wellness practitioners, coaches and guides, second-act solopreneurs, mission-driven groups, and nonprofits who are ready to grow with intention and integrity.

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Creatives & Makers

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Second-Act Solopreneurs

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Wellness Practitioners

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Mission-Driven Groups

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Coaches & Consultants

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Nonprofits & Small Businesses

Focused on affordability

15 Years of marketing & creative

experience in your corner

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Hi, I’m Karen! And I’m probably a lot like you. I’ve experienced all the joys and struggles that come with solo business ownership.

But I also spent over 15 years in the corporate trenches learning to be a marketing badass.

I managed marketing and communications for some major corporations (Grammarly, Macmillan Publishers, ID.me) and worked for an enterprise-level full-service marketing agency. Although corporate life was never my ideal fit, I learned a ton working with and leading amazing teams doing big things.

After a lay-off in early 2024, I realized I didn’t want to feed the corporate machine anymore. I launched Chanterelle Marketing Studio specifically to help solopreneurs and very small business owners who don't have big budgets reach their ideal clients and customers.

If you're looking for a collaborative partner who sees the big picture and the small details, you're in the right place.

What I Believe

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  • You don’t have to have those proverbial ducks lined up in neat rows. Start where you are and build with what you have.

  • Don’t scatter your energies. Focus on ideas and platforms that work for you and connect with your clients.

  • Your audience will know if you’re faking it. Being yourself is the best way to build trust, and trust is the best way to build a business.

  • You’re one person. Trying to do too much is the path to burnout. Go all-in on one or two channels — ideally places where your ideal clients spend time. Let the rest go.

  • You’re more than your training; you’re also your lived experiences. Honesty, and even a touch of vulnerability, is far more attractive than any slick sales pitch.