Have you ever found yourself the “only” in a room?
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That’s exactly what happened to both Remy & I.
Remy was the first and I was the second. Remy literally made it her mission to find me and become friends.
And then there were two.
If you desire partners who understand your brand’s unique point of view, you’ve landed in the right place.
it was all a dream…
Together we have combined 30+ years of experience across various retail segments, offering strategic guidance in areas like merchandising, branding, creative projects, product development, and more.
“Do not even hesitate, you are in good hands and the level of care, personalization, and dedication you will get with your project is rooted in the amazing team that runs rāv collective.”
- Diarra Bousso,
Founder of Diarrablu
We wanted to do more to support Black-owned and women-led brands, as we witnessed firsthand their challenges.
We began by developing a strategy, conducting research on the specific obstacles that affect this demographic the most, and shaping our offerings based on that research and our own experiences - and rāv collective was born.
our clients have been featured in
the mission.
We believe in making thoughtful, needle-moving business moves, grounded in data — tailored to your business needs. We strive to equip our clients with the confidence and tools to be bold and decisive. While we are at service to our community at large, we aspire to uplift brands led by women and the global majority*.
*Did you hear? We aren't the minority anymore
We are here to build, spark creativity, and elevate
It is time to be unapologetically authentic
Don’t just come as you are, be proud of who you are.
Intersectionality is not only embraced but also leaned into.
We believe in making thoughtful, needle-moving business moves, grounded in data and tailored to your business needs
the founders.
With 30+ years of diverse retail expertise we’re on a mission to empower entrepreneurs through accessible education and personalized, transparent solutions.
Creative Direction Queen, Life of the Party, & Self-Proclaimed Nerd.
Master Mixologist, Mom, & Merchandising Expert.
Meet Vanessa
Meet Remy
client case study.
Marcus Alexander | Black-owned sneaker brand
Project Scope: Brand Work | Photoshoot Creative Direction & Production | Website Refresh | Content Calendar & Production
“ rāv connected the dots to make transformational changes to improve how my business operates. Yes, we had an initial project scope, but in our workings, they recognized other deficiencies and helped to navigate solutions like a true partner would.
They are truthtellers and thought partners and deliver solutions with insightfulness, directness, and warmth.
rāv was the creative lead and producer of our photo shoot to relaunch the brand after some stagnancy and led the refresh of our website user experience.
The finished editorial has elevated the brand aesthetic to a higher level, and the website is now brought into the modern e-commerce space. Sales are on the upswing, and we have started talks with financial backers to take the brand even further.”
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tailored 1:1 brand consulting
Ideal for new and established small businesses that need more than a one-size-fits-all for their brand’s growth strategies.
the collective method
TCM is a suite of courses designed to give you everything you need to build and position your product-based brand strategically.
the Strategy sesh
the Strategy sesh is a 6 hour strategy sprint for ambitious entrepreneurs who want to build their own brand from a personalized roadmap designed to fit their brands needs.
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