Hi, I’m AGNES
retired workaholic & author
200+ Clients served
Host of afterthoughts Podcast
Before we dive into all the sexy career things…
With over ten years of experience at the intersection of personal growth, sales leadership, and entrepreneurship, coupled with two psychology degrees, you might expect I would have mastered avoiding burnout. Yet, like many ambitious women, I’ve faced those same challenges - the real cost of ambition when not managed well. In fact, I’ve experienced burnout, not once, but twice.
However, I've discovered that ambition and wellbeing can in fact coexist with the right tools. Now, I help women tap into their healthy hustle by building brands and sales systems that align with their real life - helping them to build legacies that don’t require involuntary crash outs.
I’m a Wife, Daughter, Sister, who has a deep appreciation for life and people.
My Values
My Values
sustainable success
Success should support your life — not consume it. I believe in building careers, businesses and a life that honors your purpose, health, and long-term well-being alongside achievement.
Integrity in leadership
How you succeed matters. True leadership is rooted in honesty, boundaries, and generosity - showing up powerfully without abandoning your values.
self-trust as strategy
Your intuition is data.
Connecting to your inner wisdom allows you to make decisions with confidence, reduce overthinking, and lead from a grounded, spiritual place.
depth over hustle
We don’t rush what is meant to last. Lasting growth and momentum come from intentional strategy, alignment, and action.
My journey
2014
The work begins
Long before I knew what brand strategy was, I was studying people. As a Director of Sales & Marketing moonlighting as a Life Coach and Mental Health Counselor, I had a front row seat to something most people missed: the gap between how talented people saw themselves and how the world received them. Turns out, understanding human behavior is the strategy.
2018
a strategic shift
Recognizing the unique challenges some of my clients faced while balancing building businesses and meaningful careers, I shifted into small business coaching. I worked closing with founders and leaders, helping them turn their expertise into viable brands and somewhere in that process, I found my zone of genius. It wasn’t just developing strategy. It was helping people see themselves beyond the accolades so they could build in a meaningful way.
2020
innovation meets reality
I went big - launching a tech platform, StartHER Tank for emerging female entrepreneurs. It taught me everything: what growth costs, the importance of timing, and where the real gaps were for service providers trying to sell with confidence in uncertain times. when I made the decision to close in 2021, I didn’t leave empty-handed, I left with receipts.
2026
a new era begins
This era marks a return with greater clarity and depth. Through the launch of my agency, Cévn, dedicated to helping small business owners share their brand stories through brand strategy, memorable content and curated event experiences. It’s not about being doing more - it’s about being unmistakenly you and building a business that sells from that place.
LET’S WORK TOGETHER
MEET ME AT CÉVN
upgrade your BRAND experience
Cévn exists at the intersection of brand and sales strategy - helping you go from best kept secret to the name everyone knows. We help you articulate your expertise, show up with intention, and convert with confidence with brand experiences that will have your ideal clients raving for more. Are you ready to see what’s possible?
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siesta CIRCLE
Curated for high-achieving women, this membership community offers expert-led support groups and dinner series that bring together an intimate, intentional group of women to foster authentic conversation, connection, and insight. Guests are thoughtfully selected to create an environment where ideas flow freely, perspectives are valued and meaningful connections are made.
Fun facts about me
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I love Jesus and trap music! My playlist is a combo of Afrobeats, Jay-Z, Bad Bunny, J. Cole and Jeezy
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Apparently, if you scroll on Pinterest long enough you’ll become the next Julia Childs. Here’s my latest obsession RECIPE
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Albany State University to be exact and a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
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A caramel macchiato or freshly baked chocolate chip cookie hate to see me coming
Your go-to space for honest conversations about ambition, burnout and becoming - without losing yourself in the midst of the hustle.
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