Here’s what some clients have to say:

STRATEGIC PLANNING

Can't thank you enough for your counsel and help throughout this process. We've really appreciated having your experience and insight and having you as a sounding board.

- Trisha Marshall, Executive Director, Issaquah Schools Foundation

FACILITATION

Working with Ali at Happy Time Studio was an amazing experience for our organization. From the beginning, she took time to deeply understand our mission and the unique challenges we face. Her expertise in non-profit strategic planning proved invaluable as we navigate critical changes in our organization. Through her tailored approach, she facilitated workshops that empowered our team, fostering collaboration and innovation. We loved our time with Ali!

- Erin Carpinito, Board President, The Children’s Garden School

GRANTS & FUNDRAISING

SUCCESS…yes, caps means shouting! Since working with Ali, our foundation has received two grants to date; in one case, we asked for $5K and were awarded quadruple that amount!  Ali has been thoughtful, candid, and thorough in starting the process and editing our grant drafts later. As recommended by Ali, building the Case for Support document was a critical piece. The grant awards to date are a perfect example of the type of outcomes when alignment, message, and relationships are taken seriously. Thank you, Ali.

- Susan Walker, Board Secretary, ChangeUp Foundation  

ARTS BUSINESS COACHING

When we started working together I had an idea (a dream? a vision?) but was very hesitant to merge creative and professional writing with my therapy practice. The urge to do this felt significant but it also felt like an incredibly vulnerable step. Now, I have 9 blog entries and 4 guided visualization practices "live" on my website. I am celebrating the work it took to get here and how much I've learned especially about recording/editing. I am also celebrating my consistency in getting a written piece about once a month…You took me and my ideas seriously.

- Stefanie Robbins, LMHC, Heart Path Counseling and Consulting

Put simply this business is a major generator of community arts and arts education in Issaquah. They are challenging the norm and taking risk. I admire their tenacity and I'm refreshed by their dedication to the arts. As an artist myself I have greatly benefited from their affordable business development support services for artists. We need more people and businesses like Happy Time Studio in Issaquah!

- Mick Holsbeke, Creator, Clown Producer, Clown Garage