about

about

The Designer Who Actually Shows Up.

The Designer Who Actually Shows Up.

I’m Brittany — designer, strategist, and the person you’ll actually be working with. No junior designers. No hand-offs. Just thoughtful work, built properly from the start.

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100+
Projects delivered

15+
Industries served

75+
5-star reviews

20+
years in business

CA+
Canada & worldwide

my story

I Didn’t Start Here

I Didn’t Start Here

I spent 15 years in the corporate world before starting The Cultivators. I learned structure. I learned how to think strategically. I learned how much clarity matters when real money is on the line.

But I also knew I wanted to build something that felt like mine. So I left.

I started this business while raising my daughter, figuring out pricing, proposals, boundaries, and confidence in real time.

I know what it feels like to Google things at night and wonder if you’re doing it right. I also know what it feels like when something finally clicks — when your brand feels aligned, when your website makes you proud instead of anxious.

That shift matters. And that’s the work I care about.

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From scattered ideas to clarity

From scattered ideas to clarity

Listen to Carly share what it was like to move from uncertainty to a website that feels aligned, confident, and genuinely supportive of her work.

How I Work

What You Can Always Expect.

What You Can Always Expect.

If we work together, you’ll always know what’s happening and why. Here’s what that looks like in practice.

  • I ask a lot of questions. I’d rather understand your business properly than assume and get it wrong.
  • I’ll tell you if something needs refining. Honest feedback is part of the service. You deserve that.
  • I care about the details — spacing, words, flow. How someone moves through your site matters as much as how it looks.
  • I don’t rush projects. Good work takes the time it takes. I’m not racing to close the next job.
  • I don’t disappear mid-build. You’ll always have visibility into where things stand.

  • I don’t outsource you to someone else. It’s me, start to finish. That’s the whole point.

Kind Words

What It’s Like to Work Together.

What It’s Like to Work Together.

“Her understanding of your market allows her to position your services effectively, and her creativity shines through in every detail. I couldn’t be happier with my new site.”

— Kim Rutke

“She transformed our website and refreshed our logo in a way that perfectly captures our brand. We now feel confident maintaining and growing our online presence.”

— Mama’s Cheeky Co.

“Since launching my new website, I’ve received countless compliments on both the design and my branding. I would highly recommend hiring Brittany.”

— Caroline Phillips

A Little More About Me

Because Who You Hire Matters.

Because Who You Hire Matters.

I live in South Mountain, Ontario — country life, just outside Ottawa. I garden, I cook with intention, I run to clear my head, and I genuinely love my work. Here’s a little more of the real picture.

Things I Love

  • Spring and fall. The in-between seasons.
  • Fresh cut grass.
  • Gardening. Even the weeding. That’s my therapy.
  • Cooking good food. Life is too short for bad meals. Every meal has intention.
  • Campfires and bonfires.

  • Nachos. I try them at every restaurant I go to. It’s a system.

  • Bird watching and feeding the birds in our yard. My favourite is the Baltimore Oriole, but I’ll never say no to a bright yellow finch.

  • Sunday fundays with friends and neighbours.

  • All the music

  • Working out. Running. Lifting weights. Peloton rides that clear my head.

  • ATV rides. Being outside in almost any season except winter.
  • My daughter and my husband. They are my why.
  • Working. I genuinely love it.
  • Helping women build something they’re proud of.
  • Being straight to the point.

Things I Don’t Love

  • Overcomplicated meetings. If it can be solved in 30 minutes, let’s solve it in 30 minutes.
  • Endless back and forth with no decisions.
  • Design that looks impressive but makes no sense when you use it.
  • Overcomplicated messaging that sounds smart but says nothing.
  • The word “ASAP” without context.

  • Hand washing dishes.

  • Folding laundry. If I’m being honest, it usually lives in the basket longer than it should.

  • Unscheduled events (I’m working on it)

  • Black coffee

  • January

Who This Is For

We’ll Work Well
Together If…

We’ll Work Well
Together If…

The stage doesn’t matter as much as the intention. Some of my clients are just starting. Some are established and refining. What they all have in common is that they’re serious about the work they’re building.

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  • You’re building something meaningful. Not just a side hustle. Something you genuinely care about.
  • You’re ready to invest properly. You understand that good design is a business asset, not a cost.
  • You’re open to feedback and collaboration. You want a partner who will push back thoughtfully, not just execute.
  • You want your brand to feel cohesive. Everything aligned — website, identity, messaging.
  • You want to feel proud when you send people the link. Not apologetic. Not “it’s a work in progress.” Proud.

The Bottom Line

You’re Not Hiring an Agency.

You’re Not Hiring an Agency.

You’re hiring someone who understands what it feels like to build something from the ground up — and who wants your online presence to feel as strong as your work actually is.

I want you to feel comfortable. I want you to feel understood. I want you to feel like you made the right call.

If you’re ready to build something that feels like you — something you’ll be proud to send people to — let’s talk.

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Ready to Begin

Let’s Build Something
You’re Proud Of.

Let’s Build Something
You’re Proud Of.

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