Inspiring purpose to drive performance

I’m Jess, a brand strategist and marketing consultant for individuals and businesses ready to grow.

As a seasoned CEO with 25 years of expertise, I specialize in solving business problems, driving performance and fostering growth.

In our 10 years of working together, jess was an invaluable partner helping drive nestle Waters to its #1 leadership position in the category year over year.

-Mike Pengue

former Nestle president

MY APPROACH

Inspiring the emerging possible while delivering the immediate practical

Growth comes in all forms. And often a long-term vision doesn’t translate to short-term goals. I bring clarity and inspiration to drive performance results through an immersive approach.

MY SERVICES

Work with me

Businesses

B2C, B2B & B2B2C

  • fractional CEO/CMO/CGo

  • Business & marketing Strategy

  • consumer insights & trends

  • Growth Strategy

  • Creative Development

  • Agency Management

  • Digital Acceleration

  • Performance Media

  • Advertising

  • Branding

  • Digital & ECOMM

  • Experiential

  • DTc/Retail

  • coaching & training

  • capital development

Entrepreneurs

Start Ups & Non-Profits

  • fractional CEO/CMO/CGo

  • Business Strategy & Development

  • Marketing Strategy & activation

  • competitive Analysis

  • creative positioning

  • Go-to-market Plan

  • Branding & advertising

  • Performance Media

  • Digital Acceleration

  • agency management

  • DTC/Scaling Business

  • content development & management

  • Coaching & Training

  • Development & Fundraising

Individuals

1:1 development & coaching

  • students (Self branding)

  • employees (“ME in 3”)

  • founders (Storytelling)

  • Goal setting

  • Vision development

  • competitive analysis

  • Personal Development

  • Performance planning

  • Creative development

  • Training

  • inspiration sessions

  • Culture building

  • community outreach

  • career development

From Inspiration to Transformation

HOW WE START

Some people need a kick start. Some are half way. Some are thriving!

Whatever stage you are in, I can provide support for all “growth zones” .

If anyone knows what’s it’s like to be paralyzed, I sure do … see my personal story below!

MY WORK

Case Studies

Poland Spring

#1 Business Leader

My team was at the Boston Marathon finish line when the bombs went off. Grateful to be uninjured, but hugely impacted, we launched a community effort to support Boston and “Raise Spirits” . Over $250k was donated to the One Fund to keep BOSTON STRONG! Watch our story.

Positive Directions

Westport’s #1 Mental Health Resource

For 50 years, Positive Directions has been the leader in mental health in Fairfield County, CT - but people aren’t aware of all the good we provide.

Learn more about how we support individuals with addiction, behavioral health issues and trauma @positivedrctns.

Leesa Mattresses

Start Up & B-Corp

Building a DTC mattress business in the height of Covid was no easy charge - but it also presented the perfect time to market our hands free delivery of a “bed in a box”.

We took Leesa, a challenger in the category, to a #2 position introducing the “One-Good-Bed Promise” - for every 10 mattresses sold, 1 was donated to children in need.

Learn more to help eradicate child bedlessness @leesasleep.

Ready to grow your vision?

INSPIRATION & CULTURE

Follow @jessbranson

MY partners SAY

Jess is an integral part of the Westport community and a committed member of numerous local non for profit causes. She is richly connected with youth, peers and leaders to grow awareness of issues like substance abuse, homelessness, faith and healing practices.

-Jeff Wieser

former CEO Homes with Hope

MY STORY

“One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went through and it will become someone else’s survival guide.”

- Brene Brown

Jessica Branson

In the height of Covid, July 2021, I was diagnosed with Guillain Barre Syndrome, a rare neurological autoimmune disease that affects the peripheral nervous system. (A cousin disease of ALS & MS).

I became fully paralyzed, lived in a hospital for 4 months, wheelchair bound for 9 months, and had to essentially re-learn life.

In 2022, I took my first steps, started walking with a walker, went back to work, and rebuilt my life. Vowing to spread awareness of GBS and disability, I am currently writing a book on my perspective “Viewing the world from a 3ft Wheelchair” to help the disabled community. Learn more about GBS @gbscidpfoundation.

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