Whatever your story is, the way you tell it can make all the difference.
Brand strategy, messaging, and marketing support to help your business move forward with clarity and direction.
When your brand reflects what truly matters to you, everything starts to feel more connected. Your message becomes clearer. Your decisions feel more grounded. And the way you present your business begins to match the value behind it.
Consistency creates confidence — the kind that helps you move forward with purpose and communicate your story in a way that feels natural, aligned, and intentional.
A clearer way forward
I work with business owners and organizations who know something isn't fully aligned — but aren't interested in surface-level fixes or marketing noise.
Together, we slow things down just enough to make sense of what you already have. We clarify what matters most, refine how your story is told, and build the right pieces to support where you're headed next.
The result is a brand that feels grounded, intentional, and ready to move forward — with a clear direction.
How I help
I help you make sense of your brand before building anything new. That means stepping back, asking the right questions, and uncovering what truly matters beneath the surface.
Once there's direction, we shape your story, refine how it's expressed, and create the pieces that support your business as it grows. The process is collaborative and grounded, designed to meet you where you are and move forward with purpose.
Everything we create is meant to be practical, usable, and aligned with the way you work.
Meet Maria
I'm Maria Ekstrand, founder of Ekstrand Creative. I partner with business owners and organizations who want their brand to feel more cohesive — and easier to use.
My background spans branding, strategy, and marketing, with over 25 years of experience guiding teams through moments of growth and transition. I'm known for a calm, collaborative approach that helps bring clarity to complex ideas and turn them into something practical and easy to apply.
Ready to bring your brand into alignment?
A Brand Spark Call is a simple starting point — a chance to talk through where you are, what you're navigating, and what clarity might look like next.
Clients I’ve partnered with
