Talent and Brand Management

As I commenced my shift from the corporate consumerist world, I identified the need to add more creativity to my portfolio.

As a result, I started doing talent management of Magnus Hastings and the #gayface #rainbowrevolution project, resulting in a gallery pop up, featured billboards on Sunset Blvd, and a book deal launching Nov 2020.

My experience in brand and business development in the corporate world has given me the ability to use tried and tested techniques to help grow and develop your art and exposure to the outside world. As a talent manager, my role is to oversee the day-to-day business affairs of the artist. I advise and counsel talent concerning professional matters and guide you towards new opportunities and long-term plans which may affect your career.

I am available for project contracts and long term management.

Retail Consultancy

Returning home, Melbourne, Australia in 2005, Kate found her calling managing and working with people within creative brands and commenced her professional retail career with M Webster holdings; a few short months later, Kate was contacted about an opportunity to join a new brand entering into the Australian retail landscape, Forever New.

Over her ten year career with Forever new, Kate's role as Global Business Development manager saw her work across all of their 11 global markets, setting up each market, from location acquisition, shopfitting management through to team recruitment, brand, and sales management.

Kates commitment and understanding of how to create the ultimate customer experience, both instore or online is a testament to her awareness of the ever-changing environment while always listening to her/him (the customer), the expectations of the consumer of a brand has lifted dramatically over the past decade and will continue, Kate brings brands on this journey, supporting organization change, business development and driving expansion globally.

In 2016 Kate took an opportunity to take a career break and explore the world and opportunities around her.

In May 2017, Kate founded her consultant business in Melbourne, Australia. Her view was to work with Australian brands working through the retail landscape's aggressive change, the rise of online and omnichannel retailers globally. Kate's passion and experience in introducing brands into new markets saw her quickly engage clients both within Australia and Internationally.

2018 saw Kate forming her American LLC, basing her office out of Los Angeles, a place that she has always felt at home and most inspired.

Instagram Brand Manager

If you know me, it's no secret that I love the 'gram. Over the past few years, throughout my life and career change, Instagram has allowed me to keep connected with the world and keep working while going through breast cancer.

With 20 years of experience in new to market brand development, I can help you build and drive an Instagram community to aid your business or artistic endeavors' growth and operations. Clients include:

• K9kare LA

• Friends of Flores St Park (Community pollination park project)

• Tom Wright (Artist)

• Socal Breasties

Contracts and one-on-one sessions available on request.

Location Scouting and Fashion Styling

As a location scout, I work with the client to understand their brief and mood boards. Then I travel to different locations to get a feel for the space in person, take notes, photograph the area, and submit my visions for review.

With 20+ years in the fashion industry and a degree in fashion design and photography, I have an eye for photography, lighting, texture, styling, and apply this to scouting the perfect locations for your shoot.

I also offer transportation and shoot styling assistant for your production days.

Clients include:

• Jacqueline Giltrow

• Olive et Oriel

I first encountered Kate at a point in my career where I was defining myself in a new role and new business. With little known about me at the time, she took me into her fold unwaveringly – I felt instantaneously more able & confident for having her in my corner, on my team, as my ally.

She often saw more in me than I did in myself in those important early months and years, coaching me and championing me to do more than I thought possible, celebrating every win along the way. Kate leads from a place of personal growth and experience. She is emotionally invested and connected with the people she works with and mentors, which fosterers incredibly rewarding & fulfilling partnerships to flourish. Though I no longer work with Kate directly, she continues to influence me in the way I operate & perform every day, spiritually and practically. She remains a guiding light for me in much that I do.

Kate is open, enigmatic, empowering and invested. She is a true champion of women - our power, our potential, our place.

Kate was, and remains, a formative figure for me both professionally & personally. The energy of Kate often hits you before she does. Those who encounter her will not easily forget the positive impact that she has on them or their journey.

Lauren Evanson

Former mentee

I met Kate 7 years ago in my first job in Melbourne. In a fast paced and ever-changing work environment, Kate was my constant mentor and the leader I always turned to for advice, feedback and support. Over the years, Kate has continued to be an inspiration to me both personally and professionally. She genuinely cares for people and shows a true passion for coaching and leading others through adversity. She has been truly invested in my development and career progression. Kate is warm, perceptive, compassionate, fiercely intelligent and I cannot speak highly enough of her talent to coach and lead others. 

Derlee Lou 

Former mentee

I engaged Kate's services as a Creative Director and location scout for an AW fashion campaign I was shooting in LA. To say Kate was invaluable was an understatement. I have no doubt that the success of the shoot and delivering exactly the mood and feel required as in large part to Kate's unique and insider knowledge of LA locations. Kate has an innate ability to understand the campaign's messaging and delivery creative direction and locations perfectly in line with this.

I would highly recommend Kate and her talent to anyone looking to create something special in Los Angeles and California.

Jacqueline Giltrow

Location scouting client

To put it simply Kate is the most empowering and inspiring leaders I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Not only did she believe in me but she reached the depths of my potential to ensure I was always bringing the best version of myself into this world and the work I did. She has and will always be the absolute highlight of my career and I will forever be grateful that I got to work with such a powerful woman.

Shararah Nadali

Former mentee

Kate was my manager, but more than that, she was my mentor and my leader for over seven years. Kate’s mentorship is why I reached my career goals and why I am passionate about what I do. Kate is a leader who can inspire you, motivate you, teach you, push you, and achieve results. Kate is a true leader, and I am proud to have called her my mentor and forever grateful for the positive and significant impact Kate has had on my life.

Ashlee Paulus

Former mentee

Kate is a true retail icon. One of the most inspirational leaders I have ever worked with. She is a hardworking individual who is always positive and motivating. She is a team player, always willing to assist and teach. She helped me to aspire to reach new goals and never give up on my dreams

Magdalena Harz

Former mentee