Helping culture-makers, artists & community orgs grow with storytelling that actually feels human.

Helping culture-makers, artists & community orgs grow with storytelling that actually feels human.

Hi!

I’m Ayşe; a cultural strategist, storyteller, and creative organizer based in Toronto. I work at the intersection of music, community, and arts programming, helping artists and cultural organizations shape narratives, build intentional audiences, and bring meaningful creative work to life.

My background spans live arts venues, music artists/industry, community media platforms, cultural nonprofits, and youth-led creative programs. I’ve worked across programming, editorial storytelling, marketing, branding, outreach, artist development, community impact, and digital strategy.

My work is rooted in: culture over noise, community over hype, human-centered storytelling, intentional creative growth, and creating space.

I support artists, creatives, and community-driven organizations who want clarity, direction, and storytelling that feels grounded; not corporate, not performative, and not detached from who they are.

My Services

  • A focused 90-minute session to get direction, structure, and next steps.

    This session is for creatives who want to build momentum without guessing their way through things. We unpack your goals, challenges, identity, and direction; and turn them into a grounded action plan.

    What You Get

    • 90-minute 1:1 strategy call

    • A personalized creative strategy roadmap

    • 2 weeks of light post-session support

    • Short and long-term action plan

    • Messaging notes, tone guidance, and resource recommendations

    • Additional documents based on client needs

    Investment: $250–$500 CAD

  • Define your voice. Shape your story. Build your creative identity.

    This is for artists and cultural workers who want to express who they are with clarity and confidence. We build your narrative foundation and make sure your story lands across platforms.

    What You Get

    • Story & identity discovery session

    • Full brand story framework

    • Voice & tone guide

    • Artist bio or organizational “about” copy

    • Website and/or EPK copy

    • Messaging pillars & communication guidelines

    • A polished PDF narrative toolkit

    Investment: $250-$500 CAD

  • Monthly support to help you stay grounded, consistent, and creatively aligned.

    This retainer is for creatives and cultural organizations who want ongoing guidance, without daily workload or deliverables. Think of it like having a creative strategist in your corner every month.

    What You Get

    • 2 check-in calls per month (30 mins)

    • Voice notes + email support

    • Monthly content/narrative review

    • Support for upcoming projects or releases

    • Light editorial support (4–6 pieces per month)

    Investment: $350 per month
    Very limited availability.

  • A 60-minute accessible call for students & emerging creatives.

    This call is designed for people who want guidance, clarity, or industry insight without the cost of a full package. Ask anything; from career direction to marketing to programming to networking in Toronto’s creative ecosystem. You can also ask direction on written or designed assets.

    What You Get

    • 60-minute call

    • Notes, links, and tailored recommendations

    • Optional follow-up opportunities

    Investment: $100 CAD
    Student Rate: $50 CAD

Previous
Experiences

  • “I have had the opportunity to work with Ayse directly in a wide range of different capacities over four years and she particularly shines in roles where she is able to connect with artists, and promote their work. She's an arts manager at her core - a great listener, researcher, and advocate. She's someone any artist would be lucky to have in their corner.”

    Sylvie Stojanovski
    Artist & Educator
    City of Toronto VIBE Arts Roots To Bloom Scarbrite Collective

  • "Ayse is a great person to work with…Their role [for our mutual project] required strategy and smart solutions for the non-profit organization to market the event. All touch points were well done by Ayse and the team, with a significant cadence of organic social content which was diverse and compelling to help drive up engagement, as well as strategic social and search campaigns to help drive awareness and attendance, coupled with some key out of home and community marketing placements."

    Matt Ryan
    Marketing and Communications Executive
    Trip To The Moon Marketing Inc. Meta Growth Ontario Place
    Embrace Entertainment     Nintendo TedX

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