Working with Talisman has been transformative for our daughter. What began as photography mentorship naturally evolved into a much deeper journey of confidence, self-discovery, creative expression, and learning how to move through the world more authentically.

Talisman understood her in ways we couldn’t and helped her develop not only her artistic voice, but also stronger communication, accountability, self-worth, and trust in her own instincts. Their support extended far beyond creativity. Together, they worked through emotional blocks, fears, stagnation, and life transitions while also applying that same care and attention to her physical environment—helping her reclaim and reorganize her home and personal spaces in ways that felt grounding, empowering, and reflective of who she was becoming.

Talisman approached emotional, creative, social, and physical ‘clutter’ as interconnected, helping her build healthier workflows, stronger accountability, and a deeper sense of trust in herself. One of the most remarkable things to witness was how they helped her approach growth as an adventure rather than a setback—encouraging her to move at her own pace instead of rushing to meet society’s expectations.

More than anything, they helped her recognize strengths she couldn’t yet see in herself. We’re deeply grateful for their mentorship, care, and ability to support authentic, lasting growth.

—Sasha S., VP of Marketing and mother of two

Talisman came into my life at a time when I felt overwhelmed by growth, client demands, and knowing what needed to happen next without fully knowing how to get there. They helped me regain my footing and approach my business with more clarity, confidence, and sustainability.

What stood out most was their ability to combine practical strategy with genuine emotional support. From building my website and strengthening my online presence to helping me create stronger systems and accountability, Talisman tailored their guidance to my specific challenges while remaining deeply encouraging and grounding throughout the process.

Their insight, enthusiasm, and understanding of entrepreneurship helped me feel far less alone while navigating an incredibly vulnerable stage of growth. Through our work together, I discovered support I didn’t even know I was missing. Talisman became a catalyst for meaningful growth and transformation in both my business and personal life.

—Vania Bencosme, Owner, Triskel Balance

Talisman has a rare ability to make people feel both grounded and deeply seen. More than anything, she creates space for authenticity—meeting people exactly where they are with warmth, intuition, humor, and genuine care.

What makes her extraordinary is her balance of qualities: confident yet gentle, insightful yet deeply present. She knows when to step forward with ideas, support, and leadership, and when to simply hold space without judgment.

In moments of vulnerability or uncertainty, being around Talisman creates a profound sense of safety and connection. She has an incredible ability to help people remember what they’re capable of and feel less alone while navigating change, growth, or transition.

Her parents chose her name perfectly—she truly is a talisman.

—Jeein Ha, Senior Manager, Digital Merchandising, Content & E-tailers, Gucci

No matter where you are in your journey, Talisman brings an incredible combination of presence, creativity, encouragement, and practical support. She is deeply engaged during your time together and genuinely invested in helping people move toward their goals in ways that feel authentic and sustainable.

One of Talisman’s greatest strengths is her ability to connect people—not only to their own potential, but also to an expansive network of thoughtful humans, resources, and support systems that can help strengthen their process.

She’s intelligent, collaborative, and never hesitates to roll up her sleeves when needed. More than anything, Talisman makes people feel believed in, supported, and far less alone while navigating growth and change.

—Morgan A., Artist and Writer

I’ve volunteered alongside Talisman for over a decade at Camp AmeriKids, where she has supported campers ages 6–16 in a wide range of roles, always bringing joy, adaptability, and genuine care to the work.

Most recently, Talisman has served on our wellness team under my supervision, supporting the psychosocial needs of our 150+ person camp community—including campers, volunteers, and staff. Whether working one-on-one with someone or contributing during team meetings, she is consistently attentive, thoughtful, communicative, and deeply present with the people around her. She listens carefully, contributes meaningfully, and actively seeks feedback in order to keep communication open and collaborative.

Talisman is open-hearted, creative, and remarkably ego-free. She brings a rare combination of emotional attunement, creative problem-solving, and practical teamwork, always mindful of the larger goal and willing to contribute wherever support is needed.

She is deeply protective of the people in her care and consistently helps create environments where others feel safer, more supported, and more connected. I consider myself incredibly lucky to have her on my team.

—Meg Reilly, Principal, Reilly Editorial & Former Wellness Director, Camp AmeriKids/The ELM Project

I have collaborated with Talisman for over 20 years on a multitude of professional endeavors and tasks, including: documentation of my artwork, website design, editing and copywriting, brainstorming and ideation, and project management. She thrives in an environment of mutual respect and passion, and she seems most motivated when helping people.

Talisman is the first person I call when I need honest feedback, straightforward advice, or an energizing pep talk. And if her first attempt at assistance isn’t exactly what I’m looking for, she will listen while I explain what I need, pivoting and adapting her problem-solving strategy without losing energy or skipping a beat. I’m grateful to have someone in my life who is always ready to roll up her sleeves to lend a hand with plenty of gusto and zero ego.

—Risa Puno, Interactive Installation and Sculpture Artist

Talisman has a remarkable ability to hold both the fine details of a project and the broader vision at the same time. She brings creativity, insight, and genuine care into her work, helping people feel both supported in the process and connected to the larger possibilities of what they’re building.

It’s been exciting and inspiring to watch her find meaningful ways to share her gifts with others. Working with Talisman feels collaborative, grounded, and deeply thoughtful, and it’s been a privilege to work alongside her.

I would gladly work with her again and again.

—Kozza Babumba, Content Strategy & Innovation at Apple

Talisman brings a rare combination of creativity, professionalism, intuition, and genuine care to her work. What stands out most is her ability to deeply understand what someone is trying to create or communicate, while helping them feel supported, seen, and at ease throughout the process.

She combines formidable creative skill with warmth, adaptability, and a refreshingly ego-free approach to collaboration. Talisman is hardworking, thoughtful, easy to communicate with, and deeply invested in helping people bring forward work that feels authentic to them.

Working with her feels both grounding and creatively expansive.

—Laura Verallo de Bertotto, CEO & Owner, VMV Hypoallergenics

What began as ‘just a website’ quickly evolved into feeling deeply supported and empowered throughout the entire process of launching my interior design business.

Talisman brought far more than design and logistical support. They became a trusted sounding board, mentor, and grounding presence during an incredibly vulnerable and nerve-racking transition. Their ability to hold space for both the emotional and practical sides of building something new made the entire experience feel significantly less overwhelming.

Beyond the tangible work itself, Talisman helped me feel more confident in my vision, celebrate my progress, and move forward with greater clarity and trust in myself. I’m deeply grateful for their guidance, care, and insight.

I’d choose to work with Talisman again and again.

—Casey Stanhope, Owner & Designer, Arthur James Interiors

Over nearly 15 years with Camp AmeriKids, Talisman has become a vital part of our wellness team. They bring an incredible combination of creativity, intuition, and practical problem-solving to our community, connecting especially well with our neurodivergent campers and approaching challenges with warmth, flexibility, and genuine care.

Even while thinking quickly and creatively, Talisman remains grounded and easy to communicate with. They collaborate generously, receive feedback thoughtfully, and genuinely value clear, direct communication and teamwork.

The care they bring to both campers and colleagues is deeply felt.

—Anna Nathanson, LCSW and Wellness Director, Camp AmeriKids

Talisman is a highly organized and efficient manager with a thoughtful, people-centered approach to collaboration. She brings genuine care, strong communication, and creative problem-solving into every environment she works within.

Her passion, adaptability, and commitment to supporting both people and organizational goals make her an incredibly valuable part of any team.

—Jon J. Bassana , President & CEO, Jack Brooks Foundation

Talisman brings a rare combination of creativity, organization, and operational thinking to the projects and people she supports. Her ability to streamline workflows, improve communication, and create more functional systems has been incredibly valuable in helping projects feel more sustainable, collaborative, and manageable.

She approaches operations and problem-solving with both flexibility and focus, making even complex or overwhelming processes feel clearer and easier to navigate. Talisman is thoughtful, solutions-oriented, and deeply committed to helping things function more smoothly for everyone involved.

—Dara Siegel. Founder, I Heart Reps

Talisman helped streamline both financial and creative operational processes in ways that felt organized, collaborative, and remarkably low-stress. She brings clarity, adaptability, and thoughtful problem-solving to complex systems while making the process feel approachable and manageable.

She’s a genuine asset to the creative community and someone who consistently helps things function more smoothly for everyone involved.

—Michelle Funke, Founder, Parallel Projects

Talisman brought creativity, dedication, thoughtful communication, and a unique creative eye to the development of elm-project.org. Starting from scratch, they helped translate a large amount of information, resources, and community needs into a website experience that felt accessible, organized, and aligned with our mission.

As a longtime Camp AmeriKids volunteer and photographer, Talisman also contributed years of original photography from camp life itself, bringing warmth, authenticity, and a deep understanding of our community to the project.

Beyond design and logistics, Talisman thoughtfully managed editing, copywriting, resource integration, and the many moving pieces involved in creating a seamless user experience. Their ability to problem-solve creatively while managing expectations with clarity and care made the entire process feel collaborative and grounded.

Talisman brings infectious energy, genuine heart, and deep commitment to the projects they take on, and we’re incredibly grateful for everything they poured into this work.”

Chloe Ettari, Executive Director, The ELM Project

Talisman has worked with both of my daughters, and the impact on our family has been profound. What sets them apart is their intuitive ability to meet each child exactly where they are and adapt their approach to fit each child’s unique needs, personality, and communication style.

For my older daughter, Talisman created a nurturing space to practice healthy emotional and physical boundaries, communication, consent, and emotional awareness. Through tools like somatic practices and emotion wheels, she gained confidence in understanding and expressing her feelings—so much so that many of these practices naturally became part of our family life at home.

For my younger daughter, who is non-verbal and neurodivergent, Talisman’s creativity, patience, and intuition have been transformative. They helped her feel seen, supported, and more empowered in expressing big emotions, while also helping me better support her in navigating a world that isn’t always built with neurodivergent children in mind.

Talisman helped both of my daughters build trust in themselves, communicate with greater agency, and grow emotionally in ways that felt authentic and supported. They also gave me more confidence as a parent.

I highly recommend Talisman to anyone seeking thoughtful, compassionate, and deeply individualized support for their children and family.compassionate approach to anyone seeking emotional support for their children.

—Heather J., Professional Media Executive and mother of three

Talisman has a remarkable ability to meet people exactly where they are. She brings warmth, empathy, curiosity, and genuine care into every interaction, helping people feel supported without judgment while navigating growth, uncertainty, or change.

One of Talisman’s greatest strengths is her deep commitment to collaboration and her ability to help people better understand what they need, what’s getting in the way, and how to move forward in ways that feel authentic and sustainable.

She has spent her adult life working with people from all walks of life, and it shows in the grounded, compassionate, and deeply human way she approaches both individuals and communities.

—Andrew Sispoidis, Founder and CEO, Kynismos AI

When I launched my small business, I had plenty of ideas but felt completely overwhelmed trying to pull them all together. Talisman helped me identify my goals, clarify my vision, and create manageable steps forward in a way that felt grounding rather than intimidating.

What stood out most was their ability to combine practical strategy with genuine care. They brought creativity, humor, insight, and an incredible ability to listen deeply and connect ideas I couldn’t yet see clearly myself.

Even now, Talisman remains one of my favorite people to brainstorm with. They have a rare way of making people feel both celebrated and capable at the same time.

—Gaby Moss, Owner & Designer, Gaby Moss Designs

Talisman approached the creation of Eva Zeisel’s website with enormous care, thoughtfulness, and respect. She gathered and organized decades of images, information, archival materials, and accreditations in a way that felt both clear and deeply honoring of Eva’s life and work.

The website is beautifully designed, easy to navigate, and genuinely engaging to spend time with. What impressed me most was Talisman’s ability to balance aesthetics, storytelling, and organization while remaining deeply sensitive to the emotional weight of preserving a creative legacy.

Eva would have loved it.

—Jean Richards, Actor, Writer, Eva’s daughter