I've always carried a vivid imagination and a keen eye for detail.

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With a degree in film and over 20 years in the creative industry, visual storytelling became my primary language, a tool I've used to convey boundary-pushing stories. My career has spanned the private, public, social and community sectors.

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For 15 years, I ran The CA Brand, also known as Christiana Andrews, as a wedding filmmaker. When it no longer reflected who I'd become, I decided to close it and spent three years pivoting and rediscovering my creative direction. That period of reflection became the foundation for Balm & Nook, a rebirth shaped by everything I'd learned.

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I draw on my training and qualifications in Person-Centred Counselling, Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) coaching, and Nonviolent Communication (NVC), not as techniques to manage clients, but as ways of listening more closely, asking better questions, and making space for what's true for the client. I love drawing out the best in people, helping them to see what they're capable of, and how to get there.

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Today, Balm & Nook works with a dedicated team of strategists, filmmakers, designers, technical experts and more. While I shape the overarching vision and frameworks that guide how each vision takes form, our team collaborates closely with you, bringing what lives in your imagination to life.

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Balm & Nook is committed to social impact, supporting wellness and advocacy within the community through food drives, workshops, mentorship, and coaching.

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Wherever you're starting from, Balm & Nook is here to walk that journey with you. 

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Tosin Ogwe, Creative & Therapist