Clarity for mission-driven growth.

You are growing, and you need systems that match your impact. It Starts With Me, LLC is a globally minded, culturally rooted, diagnostic-first strategic communications firm that helps mission-driven organizations build clarity, confidence, and capacity through strategy, communications, and implementation.

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You’re not broken. You’re growing.

At It Starts With Me, LLC, we help mission-driven organizations make sense of what is happening, what is shifting, and what support is needed for the next stage of growth. Our work is diagnostic-first, practical, and rooted in helping you build communication systems, strategy, and implementation support that move with your impact.

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  • Clarity Discovery Call

    Free | A short conversation to explore fit and identify your next step.


    Ideal for
    People who want to get a sense of whether the work is right for them.

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  • Diagnostic Call Consultation

    A focused session to clarify what is creating friction or limiting momentum.


    Ideal for
    Organizations or leaders who know something needs attention and want help naming it.

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  • Diagnostic Mirror Audit, Assessment, and Implementation

    A deeper engagement to diagnose, design, and implement support around a priority challenge.

    Ideal for
    Teams ready to implement and execute around one or more priority challenges, depending on scope and investment.

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Clarity for mission-driven growth.

See how strategy, clarity, and systems come together in real work. This case with the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Public Safety demonstrates how we assist mission-driven organizations in advancing their objectives with enhanced messaging, improved alignment, and practical support.

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3 STEPS TO HELP CLARIFY

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START WITH A CONVERSATION

We identify what you need and whether there is a fit.

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CLARIFY WHAT’S ACTUALLY HAPPENING

Submit your application. Tell us who you are, what you’re building, and why Assembly is the right room for you right now.

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DESIGN & DEPLOY

We build the stories, strategies, systems, and implementation support that help you move forward.

  • Nicole is a joy to work with! When I started as the executive director of NBWJI, I knew absolutely nothing about communications. She guided me every step of the way and pushed me to step out of my comfort zone. She was instrumental in helping NBWJI discover its voice and get our message out to the public.

    — Sydney McKinney, Ph.D., Executive Director, National Black Women’s Justice Institute

  • Professional, responsive, and committed, are only a few of many words to describe my experiences after enlisting the services of Nicole. After connecting with Nicole to build a communications strategy from the ground up, I was highly impressed with her thorough and meticulous work. At the conclusion of our project, I was provided not only with a foundation for my present work but also a complete blueprint to guide my work well into the future. Nicole is a powerhouse, and will continue to be my go to person for all of my communications needs.

    — Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin J. Bethel, Co-Founder, Philadelphia Police School Diversion Program

  • Nicole connected beautifully with the attendees of our inaugural conference. We received nothing but rave reviews for her sessions and look forward to working with her again!

    — Andrew W. Jenkins, Grants Compliance Manager
    Office of Public Safety, City of Philadelphia

  • Nicole is a dynamic and engaging speaker whose authenticity resonates with audiences of all backgrounds. Her thoughtful approach and energetic presence inspire both seasoned professionals and those just beginning their careers. I wholeheartedly recommend Nicole for any speaking engagement that calls for inspiration, connection, and meaningful impact.

    — Daisy Pereira-Tosado, Director of Alum Cohort Engagement, Smith College

The Clarity Starter, for free.

A simple tool to help you identify what kind of support your organization needs right now.

Get a quick framework to assess messaging, strategy, and systems.

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Ready to build what matches your impact?

Let’s start with a conversation and see what kind of support is right for your organization.

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