Design Estuary
June 24 – September 9, 2026
A 12-week creative incubator for women who are ready to design something new
The Journey
Like an estuary, where fresh water meets the sea and new life takes root, this is a space for transition, creation and becoming.
Together, we'll explore what wants to emerge, give it shape, and create the structure and fluid motion needed to bring it into form.
Through focused creative exploration, reflection, and collaboration you'll nurture a meaningful project, offering, creative practice or next chapter with clarity and consideration for the life you're building.
Why Design EstuaryDesign Estuary is for women standing at the threshold of a new season, ready to give shape to what has been quietly calling them forward.
CHOOSING COLLABORATION OVER ISOLATION
The tendency to carry our visions for our lives and work alone is palpable. But meaningful ideas rarely actualize in isolation. Design Estuary is a space for creative cross-pollination where new perspectives expand what feels possible, and quiet ideas are given the soil to take shape.
MOVING THROUGH CREATIVE RESISTANCE
It's not our style to rush past what feels challenging. As ideas begin to take shape, resistance often appears. Doubt, distraction, fear and competing demands can make it difficult to trust what is emerging. Design Estuary is a space to remain in conversation with that tension—and stay with what is unfolding.
BALANCING structure with freedom
Too much freedom and ideas drift. Too much structure and ideas become constrained. Design Estuary is both an anchor and a current, offering enough structure to ground you and enough freedom to explore. Through a nurturing container, you'll have space to ask deeper questions while steadily bringing your work into form.
Less Hustle,
More Alignment
Design Estuary is for you if...You've been building in solitude. Now it's time to expand through connection.
You’re navigating a shift in your work, creative practice, or personal life.
Emerging from a season of change. Downshifting, rerouting, or feeling called toward a different way of life and work. You've outgrown who you once were, and now it's time to honor that expansion by giving shape to what comes next. Whether you're returning to a creative practice or stepping into an entirely new chapter, you're here to bring what is calling you forward into form.
Building on your own and tending your ideas in private comes natural to you. You're resourceful, independent, and capable of figuring things out for yourself. Yet deep down, you know your work would thrive with more connection around it. You crave thoughtful conversation, honest feedback, aligned partnerships, and relationships with people who understand what you're trying to create. You're ready to step out of the silo and into a richer ecosystem—one where connection strengthens your work and expands what's possible,
You've said yes to many things. Now it's time to say yes to yourself.
You've spent years becoming. Now it's time to bring that evolution into form.
You've spent years becoming. Learning. Deepening. Gathering experience, training, and perspective. Yet each time you're called toward greater visibility, leadership, or ownership of your work, something asks you to stay hidden. Now it's time to trust what you know, share what you've learned, and step fully into the person you've become.
Your life is full. Days move quickly, shaped by work, relationships, responsibilities, and the many things that matter to you. Yet somewhere beneath the rhythm of it all, there is a quiet idea that continues to return. A curiosity. A longing. A vision that has not asked to be forgotten.
You're not looking to add more to your plate; you're longing for a season of gentle focus. To listen closely and explore what might become possible if you gave it your attention.
I would highly recommend this program. It's the best investment I made in myself and my visions this year
—Vicky S.
How Design Estuary works
At its heart, Design Estuary is a space for connection. What begins as a group of women gathering around meaningful work and life design becomes a living exchange of ideas, encouragement, accountability, and shared wisdom. Together, we help one another see more clearly, move more courageously, and bring our visions further than we could alone.
weekly group calls
Experience 12 live 90-minute group calls devoted to meaningful dialogue, shared reflection, and the steady unfolding of your work. Together, we'll explore the weekly theme, celebrate progress, work through challenges, and support one another as ideas take shape.
guided curriculum
Move through a thoughtfully designed curriculum that blends storytelling, life design, creative direction, design thinking, and the wisdom of healthy ecosystems. Together, experience practical and reflective frameworks for navigating change, exploring possibilities, honoring your capacity, and bringing meaningful work into form.
private consulting
Receive 3 private one-to-one consulting sessions with Kaley as a companion to your journey. Whether you need strategic guidance, creative direction, a place to explore what feels uncertain, or hands-on support bringing an idea into form, these sessions offer dedicated space to deepen, refine, and move your vision forward.
shared resources
Experience the generosity that emerges when women gather around meaningful work. As trust is built, resources are shared, connections are offered, and opportunities find their way across the group. More than networking, it's an experience of reciprocity. In that exchange, new possibilities emerge, and our work and lives flourish.
voice note support
Enjoy direct voice note access to Kaley between calls. Whether you're working through a challenge, exploring an idea, making a decision, or seeking feedback, voice notes provide a living space for the work to continue unfolding. Often a favorite part of the program, this ongoing exchange helps maintain momentum and offers a line of inspiration exactly when you need it.
aligned relationships
Build meaningful relationships with those who are navigating their own season of change and creation. Over twelve weeks, shared experiences naturally deepen into friendships that extend far beyond the program itself. Many women leave with more than progress on a project—they leave with a circle of trusted companions to grow alongside for years to come.
KALEY HAS a gift for turning a vision into action
—Elle G.
Program Curriculum
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Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.
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Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.
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Before strategy, before planning, before action, there is listening. This week is about noticing what wants to emerge.
Topics
Desires and longings
What feels alive
The season you're entering
Naming the project, offering, idea, or chapter
Points of Resistance
Learning to trust what feels alive.
Allowing yourself to want something before knowing exactly how it will unfold.
Listening beneath the noise of expectations, obligations, and old identities.
Outcome: A clear intention for the summer.
Program Curriculum
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We’re so good at holding it all together for everyone else—supporting others and staying inside what we know how to do well. But when it’s time to stretch, try something new, or truly tend to our own growth, it’s easy to lose momentum and put ourselves last.
Slow Studio is intentionally designed to support forward movement without forcing it. Through our gatherings—and the gentle rhythm of the days in between—you’re held in a steady, supportive flow where you can explore, reflect, and take meaningful steps toward what you want, even when things feel tender, uncertain, or still taking shape.
One woman finally completed a content project she’d been circling for months, simply because the rhythm of the circle gave her the clarity and steadiness she couldn’t create on her own. Another began honoring her time more fully after witnessing how other women did the same—softening her days and reshaping how she balances work and family.
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We’re so used to working on our own: in our own lanes, home offices, and studios. When it comes to collaboration, though, things can feel less clear. Who do you reach out to? How do you make it feel mutual and worthwhile? Does anyone even have the space right now?
Slow Studio is a place where collaboration feels natural. Feedback flows easily, conversations open new doors, and connection reveals possibilities you might not see on your own. There’s time and permission here to co-create with women who are navigating similar seasons.
One member was invited to speak at another women’s conference after sharing her work. Two women teamed up to record a podcast episode together. Another, preparing copy for a product launch, gathered feedback from the circle that helped her refine and elevate the final result.
Here, collaboration isn’t a buzzword—it’s a practice. Working together sharpens ideas, strengthens projects, and opens doors you don’t have to push open alone.
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Who’s in the room—and how it feels—matters just as much as the content. You have years of experience (whether in your career, business, or family life) and you want the time to be worth it—challenged, inspired, and fulfilled.
That’s exactly what Slow Studio is designed for. The circle is carefully curated with women like you, who bring serious expertise and know how to hold space with care and curiosity.
In past programs, we’ve had an executive coach with 10+ years in tech and personal development, an entrepreneur running a copywriting agency for finance and real estate clients, a photographer featured in major magazines, a mother of two raising venture capital for a clean skincare brand, and an operations executive transitioning out of corporate to write and self-publish a book.The program is set up so you can show up as you are—mess, power, or somewhere in between—and still feel fully seen. At the same time, you’ll pick up practical strategies for branding, business, marketing (and beyond!) that you can actually use.
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The Summer 2026 program runs for 12 weeks, meeting every Wednesday from June 3 through August 19.
Meeting Time
12:00–2:00pm PT
3:00–5:00pm ETMeeting Dates
June 3, 10, 17, 24
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
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At this time, we offer one cohort per season, with the possibility of adding more in the future. Each cohort is intentionally small, limited to just eight women. This gives everyone plenty of space to share during group meetings and receive one-to-one support with Kaley.
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Alongside the group experience, you’ll have direct access to me throughout the season. This includes voice note guidance for real-time decision making, email support during studio hours for feedback or collaboration, and optional private strategy sessions depending on your tier. Think of it as having a trusted thought partner in your corner—someone to help you clarify ideas, move through blocks, and make confident next moves while you’re creating in real time.
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Slow Studio is offered across three tiers, so you can choose the level of support that fits your season.
Cove — $450 per month for three months
Includes full access to the group circles, community space, and ongoing one-to-one guidance.Salt Water — $999
A pay-in-full option that saves you $150, with the same access as Cove.Mountain — $1,700
A pay in full option that includes everything above, plus three 90-minute private strategy sessions with Kaley. These sessions are normally valued at $350 each ($1,050 total) and are included here for just $350 more, making this the best value if you want deeper, personalized support throughout the season.
Slow Studio is an intentional space to evolve the way you naturally flourish
—free from rigid schedules and endless productivity demands, or the race toward outcomes. Instead, we view growth and achievement through a holistic and feminine lens: guided by seasonal rhythms at a pace that centers our wellbeing and summons our intuition.
Instead of chasing perfection, we focus on showing up honestly and creating work and personal projects that feel nourishing and truthful.
Slow Studio balances reflection with action and rest with doing, creating a space ripe for experimentation and creative problem-solving. Results come naturally as we share resources, exchange feedback, and source valuable insights within a supportive, connected community.
Our Guiding Principles
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Have you ever moved toward a project or made a decision, only to get there and think, wait… this doesn’t feel right. So you scrap it or feel stuck about what’s next? Most of the time, it’s because the choice was shaped by outside noise instead of what actually feels true to you.
In Slow Studio, we work together to stay anchored in what’s real—your voice, your experience, your instincts. We act as a sounding board and an anchor, helping you stay honest with yourself and move forward with more clarity. -
During the program, you’ll explore key marketing, business, and design concepts—but this isn’t a course. Instead of just learning theory, we ground these ideas in real experiences, applying them directly to your work, projects, and goals.
You’ll experiment, reflect, and iterate in a way that feels natural and actionable, so the concepts stick and actually serve you. It’s marketing and strategy that meets you where you are, not the other way around. -
When we really connect with each other, we get the chance to connect more deeply with ourselves. In Slow Studio, you’ll uncover parts of your passions and desires that usually stay under the surface—and experience how other people’s journey can help you tap into your own next chapter. The circle is about creating the kind of emotional richness we all want to feel, bring to our work, and carry into our lives.
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What sets Slow Studio apart is our commitment to holding space—for ourselves and for each other. Holding space isn’t coaching, fixing, or guiding; it’s a soft skill that takes awareness and practice. It’s how we create a circle where transformation and growth can truly happen.
There’s a time for sharing feedback, experiences, and expertise—and a time for simply being present so someone can feel heard, seen, and fully expressed. In the circle, we practice asking for what we need and giving what’s needed, inspiring each other to take bold leaps, build confidence, and step more fully into our gifts.
Meet your guide, Kaley
I’m a New York–based brand strategist, designer, mom to a curious 9-month-old named Leo, and someone who truly loves bringing people together. I’m equal parts creative and strategic, and I get a lot of joy from helping others explore their ideas and turn them into something actionable and resonant.
The circles I create are made up of soulful, generous, passionate people from all walks—education, wellness, business, tech, entrepreneurship, art, and design. What they have in common is a deep desire to create with intention and bring their work (and themselves) into the world with care.
Our Wo(manifesto)We’re for the ones resting in the pause and the ones beginning again. For those listening for the quiet yes and turning with the season. For those expanding and remembering their inherent gifts. Choosing presence and focus over urgency and noise.
We’re for the ones gathering strength and the ones allowing softness to lead. We are tending to the slow work of turning passion into sustenance. For the ones finding their voice—and gently letting themselves be seen for who they truly are.
THIS PROGRAM supported me in fully visioning my now company. From naming systems to color palette
—Sam J.
For all the things you’ve been holding quietly
—a steady, supported space to finally bring it forward
Launch the offer, outline the book, record the EP, find the co-founder, test the new product, take the sabbatical, or start the event series. Slow Studio is for the ideas that keep getting pushed down the to-do list, collecting dust on the back shelf of your mind, or stalled out by overthinking. Here, they finally get the time, structure, and support to move.
My offerings represent so much of who I am and to have the gift of speaking about them with clarity and confidence has been incredibly expansive
—Paola U.
What you’ll gain
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Sometimes life shifts and the things that used to feel right just… don’t anymore. Other times, you’re not blowing it all up, you’re refining, keeping what works and doing it in a way that fits who you are now. In this space you’ll get honest about what matters to you right now, set a clear direction, and turn that into steps you can actually move on (without forcing it or overthinking every move).
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We live in a world obsessed with productivity, and women are often taught—at work and at home—to put everyone else first or risk being labeled “selfish.” Slow Studio is a space that actually understands those double standards and gently pushes back.
Here, you’re encouraged to protect your energy, say no when it matters, and choose yourself a little more often—whether that’s negotiating the raise, passing on the next contract so you can book that retreat you’ve been eyeing, or simply creating more breathing room in your day-to-day life.
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Get ready to work it. This is a space for real creation—and when you’re building something meaningful, a little shake-up is part of the magic. In Slow Studio, you’re surrounded by women with different skills, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, offering fresh perspectives exactly when you need them. Ideas get sharper. Decisions get easier.
Along the way, I’ll share branding and marketing guidance to help you position your work more clearly, make smarter moves, and step into your next project with confidence.
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You’ll leave with more than sharper work and better boundaries. You’ll leave with women who feel like real friends. People who see you, support you, and want to build alongside you. These are the women who open doors, help shape your ideas when the words aren’t quite there yet, and surprise you in the best ways.
The work may wrap, but the relationships don’t. This community stays part of your story—months, years, and many chapters from now.
The approach was eye opening for me. It helped me see how much I have to offer, and the value of doing less
—Zoe P.
Results, Without the Grind
We’re not here to hustle, but we are here to make real things happen.
The time was coming to quit my job and start a business, and this program helped me feel confident in my decision
—Vicky S.
Cove Tier
$400
BASIC ACCESS
MONTHLY FOR 3 MONTHS
Split your payment into three manageable installments. You’ll have access to the group circles, along with basic one-to-one support to bring your ideas to life.
✓ 12 weekly LIVE 2-hour GROUP CIRCLES
✓ OFFICE HOURS | ONE-To-one EMAIL ADVISORY
✓ VOICE NOTES | ONE-TO-ONE VOICE SUPPORT
+ Group chat | for collaboration & feedback
+ Supportive, like-minded community
+ Network Introductions
+ Early access to events
+ 10% discount on all services
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Get Inside The Studio
Choose from three tiers offering group support and flexible one-to-one guidance for your season
Salt Water Tier
$999
BASIC ACCESS
PAY IN FULL
Pay in full and save $200. You’ll have access to the group circles, along with basic one-to-one support to bring your ideas to life.
✓ 12 weekly LIVE 2-hour GROUP CIRCLES
✓ OFFICE HOURS | ONE-To-one EMAIL ADVISORY
✓ VOICE NOTES | ONE-TO-ONE VOICE SUPPORT
+ Group chat | for collaboration & feedback
+ Supportive, like-minded community
+ Network Introductions
+ Early access to events
+ 10% discount on all services
BEST VALUE
Mountain Tier
$1,700
COMPLETE ACCESS
PAY IN FULL
Complete access: group circles, voice note advising, office hours, and three 90-minute 1:1 strategy sessions with Kaley—sessions that are normally booked separately at $350 each.
✓ 12 weekly LIVE 2-hour GROUP CIRCLES
✓ OFFICE HOURS | ONE-To-one EMAIL ADVISORY
✓ VOICE NOTES | ONE-TO-ONE VOICE SUPPORT
✓ 3 90-minute 1:1 Strategy sessions (Valued at $1,050)
+ Group chat | for collaboration & feedback
+ Supportive, like-minded community
+ Network Introductions
+ Early access to events
+ 20% discount on all services
How to Join
Fill out our simple application below
Connect with me over Pét-nat, or a matcha
Register, and voilà—you’re in.
STEP 1
At the bottom of this page, you’ll find the application for the program. The questions are designed to help me understand what you’re hoping to gain, what questions you may have, and where you are in your journey. I personally read every application, and your responses are received with care.
STEP 2
I’ll be in touch within 48 hours of your submission to set up a virtual connection call. Think of it as a casual chat—bring a glass of wine, tea, or coffee. We’ll talk through your application, and what you’re hoping for, and I’ll walk you through the details. There’ll be plenty of a space for questions so you can feel good about your next step.
STEP 3
If it feels like a fit, I’ll send you the details to register after our call. Registration closes 48 hours before the first circle, and once you’re in, you’ll get an email with everything you need to block off your time and settle in.
the most important part of this program was having the group for accountability and to bounce ideas
—Rachel M.
Frequently Asked Questions
People and Program-
Slow Studio is for creatives, founders, professionals, and mothers who feel ready for a shift. If you’re navigating a change in work, direction, or identity—starting something new, refining what you’ve built, returning from a pause, or focusing more intentionally on your growth—this space is for you.
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People in Slow Studio come from a wide range of backgrounds and bring deep experience across work, creativity, and life. You’ll find working mothers balancing family and career, creatives fluent in media, art, and design, community builders, coaches, executives, artisans, and founders—all carving thoughtful, intentional paths.
What everyone shares is generosity, a hunger to continue learning, and an understanding of how to hold space. People know when to contribute, when to listen, and how to support one another without ego. It’s grounded, engaged, and genuinely collaborative.
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No. Some participants join with a defined project, personal goal, or business they want to expand on. Others arrive with a direction, a question, or a sense that something new or different is forming. Both are welcome. Slow Studio is designed to support clarity and refinement—not to require that everything be fully formed before you begin.
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Slow Studio is both. It’s held within a small, curated group, with additional opportunities for one-to-one guidance across the program. Alongside the group circles and shared channel for feedback and support, you’ll have access to voice note advising, office hours via email, and private 1:1 consulting sessions. This blended approach offers the benefit of collective insight while ensuring you receive personalized support specific to your goals.
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Each circle is small—just eight women. We run one per season, so there’s real time for conversation, connection, and one-to-one support.
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No. You don’t need to be a business owner to be part of Slow Studio. While many people in the circle do run companies or work for themselves, others are in corporate roles, transitioning out of corporate, on a career pause, or exploring what’s next. What matters most is that you’re actively engaged in your own path to growth and open to reflection, collaboration, and moving things forward with intention.
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We offer a range of solutions designed to meet your needs—whether you're just getting started or scaling something bigger. Everything is tailored to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
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Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
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We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.
About The Program Experience-
We offer a range of solutions designed to meet your needs—whether you're just getting started or scaling something bigger. Everything is tailored to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
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Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
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We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.
Payments & Terms-
We offer a range of solutions designed to meet your needs—whether you're just getting started or scaling something bigger. Everything is tailored to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
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Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
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We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.
Our ScholarshipPushing past systemic barriers and inequities in creative, personal, and professional development spaces.
Each season, one scholarship is offered to support access to Slow Studio for someone who may not otherwise be able to participate. This scholarship offers a significant reduction in tuition, and is intended for applicants who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC), and/or as LGBTQIA+, including trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive individuals.
How It Works-
To be considered, you’ll submit a short letter responding to one of the prompts below. There’s no required length—just honesty. Your words matter more than polish. Scholarships are reviewed with care, and one recipient is selected per season.
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What are you currently working toward, tending to, or reclaiming in your life or work?
What experiences, identities, or moments have most shaped how you move through the world and your work today?
What feels important to be seen or understood about you right now?
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Applying for the scholarship does not affect your consideration for the program itself. If you’re not selected for the scholarship and still wish to move forward, we’ll talk through next steps together. Please know that I personally read every application and scholarship letter. Your words are kept private and will never be shared, published, or used to market this program by me or anyone else.
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To be considered, please complete the application above and send your letter addressed to Kaley at hello@kaleyisabella.com at least 48 hours before the first circle begins.
We recognize that systemic barriers and inequities continue to shape access to creative, professional, and personal development spaces—and this is one small way to help widen the circle.
Join Slow Studio
Make this season your most memorable creation yet.

