Brand Messaging Consultant and Voice Strategy for Founders and Startups

Ashley Kendra Johnson

Kedra&Co. helps founders, startups, and creative teams build voice-aligned brand messaging that reflects who they are and adapts as they grow.

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You’ve done the work. You care about how your brand sounds & how it lands.

But something still feels off: copy that doesn’t sound like you, visibility that feels noisy, strategy that skips the voice.

We’re here to change that.

At Kedra&Co., we interpret before we write. We offer structured, emotionally intelligent brand messaging strategy, so your voice feels calm, confident, & clear.
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Messaging That Scales With You
Growing fast with the wrong message can damage your brand. We create clear, aligned messaging from the start so your voice stays consistent as you scale.
As your business expands, your messaging should grow with it. We build scalable voice systems that adapt to your brand & connect with your audience.
We listen first, understanding your vision, values, and audience needs. From this clarity, the right words emerge to attract & convert the right clients.
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Hi. I'm Ashley Kedra.

Clarity Interpreter. Brand Messaging Strategist.
Founder of Kedra&Co.
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Before launching this consultancy, I served as Vice President of M&A at a publicly traded company, where I led acquisition strategy, diligence, and post-close alignment. I also held a separate role as Vice President of Channel Sales, focused on growing partnerships & scaling revenue through trusted networks.

I’ve built lead-generation systems, led national trade show strategies, designed marketing campaigns, & helped companies grow with message-first alignment. Whether it was brand experience or deal strategy, my job was to lead through clarity.

My background in psychology, speech sciences, and voice systems now fuels how I support founders, leaders & scaling teams. I don’t just write copy, I help leaders build brand voices they can actually lead with.

Clients call me 'the wizard behind the curtain.' I work best behind the scenes, listening deeply, translating complexity into simplicity, & helping brands sound like themselves.

This is messaging work built on real business insight. It's not surface-level. It's strategic.
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  • 15+ years in brand strategy & voice systems

  • VP of M&A at a public company

  • Responsible for over $100M Valuation growth

  • VP of Channel Sales

  • Led & delivered National events, trade shows & lead capture systems

What I Specialize In

Founders in transition

Founders in transition

Startup brand foundations

Startup brand foundations

Scalable messaging systems

Scalable messaging systems

High-stakes rebrands & integrations in transitions

High-stakes rebrands & integrations in transitions

Who We Build Brands For

01

Founders in a New Chapter

You’ve evolved personally or professionally. You need messaging that reflects who you are now. We help build your founder brand voice.

02

Startups Defining Their Voice

You’re building from scratch, & clarity matters. We help you create voice-aligned messaging before the noise sets in.

03

Teams Scaling with Intention

You’re expanding, hiring, & launching but your message feels pieced together. We bring cohesion without watering you down.

04

Creative Directors Seeking Message-Led Identity

The visuals work. The voice doesn’t. We help unify visual identity with brand clarity.

05

Vision-Led CEOs Feeling
the Disconnect

You have depth. Your message doesn’t. We bring emotional truth back into how your brand communicates.

06

Pre-IPO or M&A-Stage Brands

When preparing for visibility or integration, your message must hold under pressure. We align your narrative so it still sounds like you.

Brands We Have Helped

ReachoutRick Jordanprogressive asbestos solutionsGreen Flow Canada

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Get Your Brand Voice Audit

Your message is closer than you think.

Start with a quick audit. No pressure, no fluff.Just insight you can use.

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The Voice Clarity Method

01

Listen
& Learn

We start by hearing your story, your goals, & your audience’s real needs.

02

Decode
& Align

We distill your values into a clear, authentic voice that feels true to you.

03

Build
& Apply

We create a voice system with words you can use across every platform.

04

Launch
& Sustain

We guide your messaging as you grow, ensuring consistency & clarity.

Start where you are.
We’ll meet you there.

Outcome-based consulting that gives you real clarity & the language to lead with it.

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01

Clarity Reset

Outcome: A tight brand foundation that feels true. Clear positioning & a voice map your team can use right away.

What it is: A fast, focused engagement that audits how you sound today & defines where you should go next. You get a brand foundation brief, a positioning statement, a voice and tone map, & a simple plan for next steps.

What it solves: Tone drift, mixed messages, unclear position, founder to team misalignment, slow decisions.

Timeline:
10 to 15 business days.

Starts at: $4.5K

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02

Message Refinement

Outcome: A homepage that sounds like you & converts with clarity. Offers & CTAs that align with how you lead.

What it is:
An iterative copy build using your voice system. We refine your homepage, align your primary offer, & craft CTA & microcopy that guide action. Deliverables include homepage copy, offer blurbs, CTA language, & a short message guide for your site.

What it solves:
Generic site voice, low conversions, unclear offers, copy that feels fine but not like you.

Timeline:
3 to 4 weeks.

Starts at:
$6K

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03

Evolution Sprint

Outcome: A launch ready message suite plus visibility assets & founder voice copy that hold up under pressure.

What it is:
A short, high focus sprint for moments of change. We create launch messaging, a landing page or sections, a short email set, social captions or ad copy, & a concise founder bio with talking points.

What it solves:
Upcoming launch without language, a visibility push that needs cohesion, a pivot that requires clear communication, investor or media clarity.

Timeline:
5 to 6 weeks.

Starts at:
$8.5K

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You Don’t Get A Second Chance At A First Impression

Lead with a voice that fits. The visuals will follow.
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Testimonials

Clarity isn’t just a concept, it’s an outcome. Here’s how founders, leaders, & creative teams describe their experience working with Kedra&Co.
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Ashley has a gift for cutting through noise and pulling out the essence of a brand. Our messaging finally feels like us and our clients see the difference.

Megan

Founder

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The voice system Ashley built gave our startup the clarity we didn’t know we were missing. It’s become the foundation for how our team communicates.

James

CEO

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I came in with scattered copy and left with a messaging framework that I can actually use. Ashley made our brand sound confident, clear, and human.

Laura

Creative Director

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We were preparing for a major rebrand, and Ashley aligned our voice with our vision seamlessly. Her insight saved us months of confusion and missteps.

David

VP Marketing

FAQ

Let me answer some of the most common questions you might have upfront
Do you rewrite our whole brand?

No. We realign what’s already true. We help you sound like you again.

Are you a brand messaging consultant?

Yes. We guide founders, startups, & creative teams through brand messaging strategy, from voice-aligned positioning to clarity-driven copy.

How do we start?

Most begin with a Clarity Reset or Voice Audit. From there, we build the framework you need.

We already have a copywriter or agency. Can this still help?

Absolutely. Our work becomes the foundation your team or agency writes from.

Can you just rewrite our website?

We could. But we won’t, unless your voice is clear. We build from truth, not trend.

What’s the difference between brand voice & messaging?

Voice is how you sound. Messaging is what you say. We work on both, so your tone & content hold together in every interaction.

Are you available for retainer or ongoing support?

Yes, for select brands after core clarity work. Especially during launches or brand shifts.

Do you design brand identity or only messaging?

Yes. We design visual identity systems that match your voice. Logo, color, type, imagery, icon sets, brand patterns, & templates you can use.

Do you design packaging?

Yes. We create labels, boxes, & product visuals for retail & ecommerce. You get print-ready files & clear usage notes.

Get In Touch

You already have a voice. Let’s help it land. Start with a brand voice audit, or reach out for availability.
We only support 3–4 clients each month. Because clarity needs space, not speed.
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