Client Results

At Magnolia Brand Studio, I help women entrepreneurs build brands with the strategy, clarity, and design to carry them into their next chapter. These stories show what becomes possible when a brand is built on a true foundation — not just how a business looks, but how a woman sees herself within it.

Mood board featuring photos and color swatches titled "Jelly Bean Blue" and "Japanese Violet," with text highlighting Mandy Murphy Co's brand photography style, focused on active, mature women and themes of balance and stability.
Rated 5 out of 5

"A foundational identity"

“Before this, I felt like a service professional without a clear identity. I was floundering, unsure what to do first. Having brand clarity gives me a foundational identity to rely on, which impacts everything else I do. It’s one of the greatest business decisions I ever made.”

Susan Silver

Collage featuring a stylish woman, color swatches titled "Fun Blue" and "Deluge," blue-toned flower, and a cozy living room interior.

"Invaluable to my entrepreneurial journey"

Rated 5 out of 5

"Working with Sue for over two decades has been invaluable to my entrepreneurial journey. She has witnessed my personal and professional development and rebranded my business as it evolved, especially during my transition from a brick-and-mortar studio to an online customer experience. Sue took the time to listen deeply, ensuring she understood my business changes and how I wanted my clients to engage with my brand. Her talent for capturing the brand's essence, purpose, and values has shone through in every iteration of my brand identity. I truly believe that Sue will remain a vital part of my journey, even into retirement."

Bev Dwane

A vibrant collage showcasing makeup images, a swatch of color, leaves scattered on the ground, a stylish person in Mandy Murphy Co sunglasses, delicate flowers, and uplifting text celebrating strength and beauty.
Rated 5 out of 5

"Every aspect felt just right"

I had an amazing experience working with Sue Forrest for my business branding! Sue took the time to understand my vision, values, and unique style, and turned that into a brand identity that truly reflects who I am and what my business stands for. Her creativity and attention to detail are exceptional, and she went above and beyond to make sure every aspect felt just right. I couldn’t be happier with the result—it’s beautiful, professional, and exactly what I was hoping for.

Carissa Haney

This work has taught me that when a woman sees herself reflected clearly, everything shifts. My Brand Foundation process is where that shift begins — reaching beneath the visuals into the identity, the positioning, and the life she's ready to create next.
Sue Forrest
Brand Strategy & Creative Direction
A mood board featuring color swatches, photos of interiors and exteriors, a gift box, and the word "Muse," conveying a warm, rustic, and sophisticated aesthetic.

Sue is an invaluable part of our team.

Rated 5 out of 5

Working with Sue was one of the best decisions we made. She brought my vision for the brand to life, understanding how crucial it was for us to stand out in a sea of sameness in our industry. Sue continues to collaborate with us in all areas of creative direction, helping us develop a stylish brand experience through packaging and marketing collateral designs. She is an invaluable part of our team.

Antico Elements

A collage featuring color swatches, a branded 8Gates Consulting business card, an image of a white horse, and captivating landscape photos. Text highlights brand attributes and intriguing color names like "blue zodiac" and "aqua island.
Rated 5 out of 5

"Having Sue Forrest as my partner was a game changer..."

"As a solo practitioner, going out on my own, having Sue Forrest as my partner was a game changer. She took the time to get to know me, my business, and my business plan. She listened to my passion and preferences and helped me develop my brand and image. She was patient with me and helped keep me on track. The talent she and her team bring resulted in a beautiful brand that makes me very proud and a website that fits me and my business."

Ziva Starr Raney

Moodboard by Mandy Murphy Co featuring a calm lake scene, cozy living room, spiral rose petal, cappuccino, and a woman practicing yoga. Includes a branded paintbrush, delicate flower, color swatches, and charming clips for an inspiring touch.

"Such a positive experience..."

Rated 5 out of 5

"Working with Sue was such a positive experience! Her expertise and knowledge of designing a brand, along with her thoughtfulness and intuition, created such a powerful space for me to do the inner work needed in the process. She listens intently and provides professional guidance in a way that demonstrates she understands my vision and, through an amazingly collaborative effort, created an end product that I am so excited about. I feel confident in my brand attracting the clients that will benefit from my services and appreciate what I have learned from Sue regarding brand clarity and strategy!"

Mandy Murphy

The image displays the text "MAGNOLIA" in large uppercase letters above "Brand Studio" in a handwritten script font.

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