Brand strategist Kalyl with surprised expression wearing pirate eye patch

Brand identities with guts, pulled from the depths of imagination, messaging strategy carved so deep it leaves scars, and sell-out copy that gets under the skin, strikes a chord, and hits close to home.

WORDS HURT, WORDS INSPIRE, WORDS CONNECT, WORDS INVOKE, WORDS CHALLENGE, WORDS UNITE, WORDS REMIND, WORDS CONSOLE, WORDS SELL, WORDS HEAL WORDS DECEIVE, WORDS EMPOWER, WORDS TRANSFORM, WORDS CONFUSE, WORDS PERSUADE, WORDS COMFORT, WORDS IGNITE, WORDS SILENCE, WORDS REVEAL, WORDS BETRAY, WORDS EDUCATE, WORDS MOTIVATE, WORDS WOUND, WORDS LIBERATE, WORDS CLARIFY, WORDS ENTERTAIN, WORDS CONDEMN, WORDS PRAISE, WORDS MISLEAD, WORDS ENLIGHTEN,
WORDS HURT, WORDS INSPIRE, WORDS CONNECT, WORDS INVOKE, WORDS CHALLENGE, WORDS UNITE, WORDS REMIND, WORDS CONSOLE, WORDS SELL, WORDS HEAL WORDS DECEIVE, WORDS EMPOWER, WORDS TRANSFORM, WORDS CONFUSE, WORDS PERSUADE, WORDS COMFORT, WORDS IGNITE, WORDS SILENCE, WORDS REVEAL, WORDS BETRAY, WORDS EDUCATE, WORDS MOTIVATE, WORDS WOUND, WORDS LIBERATE, WORDS CLARIFY, WORDS ENTERTAIN, WORDS CONDEMN, WORDS PRAISE, WORDS MISLEAD, WORDS ENLIGHTEN,
SCENE I - A VOICE FLOATS THROUGH THE AUDITORIUM

YOU ARE
NOT too MUch

Tone it down. Smooth out the edges. Hide the parts of yourself that are messy.
Different. Raw. Or “unprofessional”.
 


When you're 'other', fitting in meant survival.

Blend in. Be careful not to offend.
BE SAFE.

but you're
NOT a condom, sweetie.

That’s not what you’re made for.

Safe doesn’t get a standing ovation.
It’s not seared into your memory forever.

Most “copy that converts” is sadly forgettable.

Branding shouldn’t be sterile.
 It should be immersive. Interactive. Alive. Like theatre.

A performance that stirs people and makes them feel like part of your world.

Your too much-ness is your golden ticket.
‍Your oddities are your claim to flame (is that the saying?).

That’s what grabs them by the guts, keeps them hooked, and
makes your brand impossible to forget.

I want to bring you to the (brand) stage
and uncover the hidden depths that your audience will love you for.  
Scene II - CURTAINS OPEN ON:

KALYL

A creative director caught having a (not-so-secret) love affair with theatre.
  
Turns out, the rumors were true.

I'm manifesting a world where brands (and people) aren't afraid to be themselves. Where real gutsy storytelling turns heads and changes hearts.

If you want to turn your brand into an immersive experience SO SPECTACULAR that your clients can’t stop buying tickets for, a brand personality SO CLEVER that it consumes their thoughts, and haunts their waking moments....

Get the hot goss on kalyl
Get the hot goss on kalyl
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Your brand gets the same pizzazz I brought to PR agencies, luxury brands, music festivals, F&B and hospitality projects worldwide. I used to do it for them, now I do it for you.

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Your multi-ethnic, multilingual, culturally complex identity isn't something to water down. I turn that beautiful chaos into universal appeal that transcends borders.

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Your audience is bored to tears by everyone else's generic copy. Good thing I spent a lifetime learning exactly how to grab attention, hold it hostage, and move crowds.

SCENE III - PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Scene IV - A FEW OF MY FAVORITE SERVICES
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If people don't read your pitch, they won't buy your offer. You’ll get the positioning and messaging of your offer, a creative theme (if you want one), and full sales page copy written from scratch.

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SALES PAGE STORY

Done for you - Sales Page Copy

Brand identity, but make it theatrical. Theme, positioning, brand identity service, brand character, messaging strategy, story & tone of voice. (and a themed playlist!)

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BRAND SPECTACLE

Done for you - Brand Strategy & Identity Package

The ultimate expressions of brand identity, creativity and values. No two are ever alike.

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MANIFESTO MONOLOGUE

Done for you - Brand Manifesto & Implementation Guide
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Javier Suarez, Owner of Hi Format - Manifesto Monologue client testimonial

“This was hands down the best investment I've ever made on my business."

"My experience with you was just as spiritual as it was productive. Your mindful lines of questioning really challenged me to tighten up what I thought I knew about my business. Thank you for showing me that this all could be fun too. It was so easy working with you. I really did feel like I had real ass support for this haphazard creative business I call home.”

Service: Manifesto Monologue
Javier Suarez, Owner of Hi—Format Creative Studio, Brand Strategist & Designer.
SCENE V - COMMUNITY

The Drama Club

Bi-monthly therapy session disguised as a digital afterschool drama club for solopreneurs and small biz owners.

Come vent, show & tell, celebrate wins, pitch your most unhinged ideas, get on-the-spot copy feedback from me, and on-the-spot feedback on everything else from a ragtag group of amazing human beings from different industries, united by a love for what we do.

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Illustrated devil character Kalyl holding drama book for drama club

CHORUS OF TESTIMONIALS

I wish I had the budget to sign up for a full done-for-you package because the audit gave me so much clarity it made me realize how much better everything could be if you did more of my copy.

Sales Page Revival

Ceels Lockley - Sales Page Revival client testimonial

Sydney O'Brien

Content Marketing & Messaging Strategist

You took all my professional and personal experiences and transformed them into magnetic messaging that has ALREADY helped me land new clients.I felt ready to create my own products and have already sold multiple copies in just a week, all because I knew exactly who I was speaking to and how to speak to them.

Brand Spectacle

Rylan Hoffman - Brand Spectacle client testimonial

Rylan Hoffman

Social Media Manager & Founder of Hoff Social

Kal has so much knowledge, experience, and doesn't shy away from real feedback.
Real feedback for real problems in your copy and generously gives real solutions. He's clear, kind, astute, and direct. He also made me feel like I don't need to burn it all down, which I wanted to do some days. So that's a win.

Sales Page Revival

Madison - Sales Page Revival client testimonial

Madison

Owner & Designer at Deliberately Designed

Since working with you, I’ve had 10 people request to join the waitlist after my launch! That NEVER happens!

Sales Page Revival

Kristy Black - Sales Page Revival client testimonial

Kristy Black

Brand Designer & Strategist

This blew me away. The fact you're not doing everything the way that most other writers offer and sell their work is SO refreshing. I love the way you injected more personality into my messaging as well as brought in the theming and fun where it was a little absent.

Sales Page Revival

Sydney O Brien - Sales Page Revival client testimonial

Ceels Lockley

Offer Strategy Coach

ChatGPT could never grasp everything about me and my offer that would actually make me feel confident about what I put out there. But Kalyl fucking gets ittttt.

Sales Page Revival

Joyce - Sales Page Revival client testimonial

Joyce

Guapa Studios, Showit Website Designer

I have a crystal clear view of my values and the goals I'm trying to accomplish. My strong opinions and POVs have been distilled into something tangible and punchy, that I constantly refer back to. It has helped me lots during my rebrand, building my website and creating offers.

Brand Spectacle

Kim Lech - Brand Spectacle client testimonial

Kim Lech

Owner of Oinopo Studio, Brand Strategist & Designer

Kal somehow figured out exactly what I wanted to say and how I wanted to say it with minimal effort on my part. As a person who expresses herself better through imagery, I needed guidance for my communication and positioning

Brand Spectacle

Cynthia Bifani - Brand Spectacle client testimonial

Cynthia Bifani

Art Director & Graphic Designer

Working with Kalyl is a breeze. He is fast, responsive, adapts to your preferences and needs, and immediately understands your brand voice and ethos

Copy Improv

Yasmin Agha - Copy Improv client testimonial

Yasmin Agha

Owner of Cookie Dough Boutique

I wish I had the budget to sign up for a full done-for-you package because the audit gave me so much clarity it made me realize how much better everything could be if you did more of my copy.

Sales Page Revival

Ceels Lockley - Sales Page Revival client testimonial

Sydney O'Brien

Content Marketing & Messaging Strategist

You took all my professional and personal experiences and transformed them into magnetic messaging that has ALREADY helped me land new clients.I felt ready to create my own products and have already sold multiple copies in just a week, all because I knew exactly who I was speaking to and how to speak to them.

Brand Spectacle

Rylan Hoffman - Brand Spectacle client testimonial

Rylan Hoffman

Social Media Manager & Founder of Hoff Social

Since working with you, I’ve had 10 people request to join the waitlist after my launch! That NEVER happens!

Sales Page Revival

Kristy Black - Sales Page Revival client testimonial

Kristy Black

Brand Designer & Strategist

This blew me away. The fact you're not doing everything the way that most other writers offer and sell their work is SO refreshing. I love the way you injected more personality into my messaging as well as brought in the theming and fun where it was a little absent.

Sales Page Revival

Sydney O Brien - Sales Page Revival client testimonial

Ceels Lockley

Offer Strategy Coach

I have a crystal clear view of my values and the goals I'm trying to accomplish. My strong opinions and POVs have been distilled into something tangible and punchy, that I constantly refer back to. It has helped me lots during my rebrand, building my website and creating offers.

Brand Spectacle

Kim Lech - Brand Spectacle client testimonial

Kim Lech

Owner of Oinopo Studio, Brand Strategist & Designer

Kal somehow figured out exactly what I wanted to say and how I wanted to say it with minimal effort on my part. As a person who expresses herself better through imagery, I needed guidance for my communication and positioning

Brand Spectacle

Cynthia Bifani - Brand Spectacle client testimonial

Cynthia Bifani

Art Director & Graphic Designer

Kal has so much knowledge, experience, and doesn't shy away from real feedback.
Real feedback for real problems in your copy and generously gives real solutions. He's clear, kind, astute, and direct. He also made me feel like I don't need to burn it all down, which I wanted to do some days. So that's a win.

Sales Page Revival

Madison - Sales Page Revival client testimonial

Madison

Owner & Designer at Deliberately Designed

ChatGPT could never grasp everything about me and my offer that would actually make me feel confident about what I put out there. But Kalyl fucking gets ittttt.

Sales Page Revival

Joyce - Sales Page Revival client testimonial

Joyce

Guapa Studios, Showit Website Designer

I wish I had the budget to sign up for a full done-for-you package because the audit gave me so much clarity it made me realize how much better everything could be if you did more of my copy.

Sales Page Revival

Ceels Lockley - Sales Page Revival client testimonial

Sydney O'Brien

Content Marketing & Messaging Strategist

Since working with you, I’ve had 10 people request to join the waitlist after my launch! That NEVER happens!

Sales Page Revival

Kristy Black - Sales Page Revival client testimonial

Kristy Black

Brand Designer & Strategist

I have a crystal clear view of my values and the goals I'm trying to accomplish. My strong opinions and POVs have been distilled into something tangible and punchy, that I constantly refer back to. It has helped me lots during my rebrand, building my website and creating offers.

Brand Spectacle

Kim Lech - Brand Spectacle client testimonial

Kim Lech

Owner of Oinopo Studio, Brand Strategist & Designer

Kal has so much knowledge, experience, and doesn't shy away from real feedback.
Real feedback for real problems in your copy and generously gives real solutions. He's clear, kind, astute, and direct. He also made me feel like I don't need to burn it all down, which I wanted to do some days. So that's a win.

Sales Page Revival

Madison - Sales Page Revival client testimonial

Madison

Owner & Designer at Deliberately Designed

You took all my professional and personal experiences and transformed them into magnetic messaging that has ALREADY helped me land new clients.I felt ready to create my own products and have already sold multiple copies in just a week, all because I knew exactly who I was speaking to and how to speak to them.

Brand Spectacle

Rylan Hoffman - Brand Spectacle client testimonial

Rylan Hoffman

Social Media Manager & Founder of Hoff Social

This blew me away. The fact you're not doing everything the way that most other writers offer and sell their work is SO refreshing. I love the way you injected more personality into my messaging as well as brought in the theming and fun where it was a little absent.

Sales Page Revival

Sydney O Brien - Sales Page Revival client testimonial

Ceels Lockley

Offer Strategy Coach

ChatGPT could never grasp everything about me and my offer that would actually make me feel confident about what I put out there. But Kalyl fucking gets ittttt.

Sales Page Revival

Joyce - Sales Page Revival client testimonial

Joyce

Guapa Studios, Showit Website Designer

Kal somehow figured out exactly what I wanted to say and how I wanted to say it with minimal effort on my part. As a person who expresses herself better through imagery, I needed guidance for my communication and positioning

Brand Spectacle

Cynthia Bifani - Brand Spectacle client testimonial

Cynthia Bifani

Art Director & Graphic Designer

Working with Kalyl is a breeze. He is fast, responsive, adapts to your preferences and needs, and immediately understands your brand voice and ethos

Copy Improv

Yasmin Agha - Copy Improv client testimonial

Yasmin Agha

Owner of Cookie Dough Boutique

THE RECURRING EPILOGUE

An immersive inbox performance like you've never seen before.

Pierce your customers’ doubts with sharp words & storytelling secrets straight from the theatre.

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