Meet Criszia Roselle!
- Charisma Edmonds- Massey
- Oct 16, 2022
- 6 min read
Questions with Criszia Edmonds, owner of The Cr8tive Consultant:
1. Who are you and what's the name of your business?
I am Criszia and although a Queen of many Crowns, today I'll discuss being the owner and operator of The Cr8tive Consultant, which is my business name!
2. What makes a great consultant?
What makes a great consultant is someone who is an active listener, organized, solution-oriented, and knowledgeable on subject matter.
3. What type of consulting do you do?
I provide business and personal consulting (coaching) through the creation of specialized plans.
4. What does an experience with you consist of?
An experience with me consists of dialogue, solutions, and personalized planning. I am very intentional with time and regard each experience as one of teaching and learning. My focus as of now is newly formed businesses and new entrepreneurs that are looking to get started with business plans to structure and organize their business endeavors. Additionally, individuals that are looking to infuse such skills/actions within the context of their personal lives.
5. How does The Cr8tive Consultant add value to the client's business?
I add value to the client's business by providing creative and specific solutions to outlined problems /concerns. I feel all too often clients seeking assistance will receive “one size fits all” solutions. It's an ineffective method of addressing concerns. At The Cr8tive Consultant, I lean into the uniqueness of the individual/business and emphasis the elements that showcase such through specialized plans.
6. Why consulting? What/Who inspired you to select this career path?
As cliche as it may sound, personal experiences, my desire to help (the what) and my tribe (the who) inspired me to hone my focus on consulting. As an educator and self-proclaimed student of life, much of my professional career and development centered upon research-based methodology, analysis, and strategic and personalized planning. Many creatives that I've come in contact with understanding this as my background, would ask me for help here and there, or for me to review a form, or write up a document. Those creators closest to me helped me get it into my head, “I’m the voice of the tribe”. I use my voice (skills, talents, etc.) to assist in getting messages out and growth and progression of my people and community. My brother, for instance starting up his moving business came to me for planning, as did my sister starting her sculpting business, and even experienced entrepreneurs came to me for assistance with business planning and formation. From those conversations and encounters grew my mind-child, The Cr8tive Consultant. Within The Cr8tive Consultant, those same skills are carried out and sharpened through each experience. I am inspired on a daily basis and love the flexibility and range of study and professional development I am constantly overtaking.
7. What's the setup of a typical consultation?
There is no such thing as a typical consultation with The Cr8tive Consultant! Everything we do is exceptional :) However, the base setup looks like a 3-part series. Once contacted, I meet with the client to review needs and/or concerns. Prior to the close of that meeting we outline specifically what you (the client) would like addressed. I then devise a detailed, creative, and personalized plan to address concerns in which I present to the client in a follow-up meeting. I also provide various alternatives for desired outcomes and multiple options for implementation. Connect-Create-Confer.
8. How are you able to market yourself to your target audience?
One of the most beautiful things about coming into this space as a consultant is that initially, my target audience found me! As previously mentioned, a lot of creators came to me asking me about this or that and I loved the feeling I got when creating shared experiences. I have always been intentional about the work I do and who I do it for. In this setting, everything merged beautifully and organically. The creatives that helped me understand my target audience, many of whom are BIPOC creators, came from out the rubble and rust of the pandemic bursting at the seams with ideas and visions of a different, better tomorrow. I saw where I could be helpful. Many entrusted me with their thoughts and plans, and I was inclined and desired to help bring those to fruition. As I continue to grow, I am able to market myself to my target audience by connecting with them through my work, energy, and intentional efforts.
9. Tell us about a time when you disagreed with a client. How did you resolve the issue at hand?
There isn't a time in which I disagreed with a client in the sense of requiring a resolve. I believe in autonomy of ideas and see disagreements only as a part of dialoguing, part of a path one may have to journey in order to create solutions. One of the great things for me about entrepreneurship is that I do not ever have to engage with anyone or idea in which I am not comfortable with. I honor that notion at The Cr8tive Consultant.
10. What's a common misconception about Business Consultants?
A misconception I had about business consulting was that one needed to be MBA level business savvy in order to be successful in this field. I have come to learn that that is not the case. My professional background in education coupled with life skills and experiences has set a beautiful tone, merging perfectly and effortlessly, allowing way for me to grow as a consultant.
One misconception that one may have of me is that I focus only on educational plans. Nope! If you have a question or concern and thinking I could be helpful, please do not hesitate to reach out!
11. What if I just started my business, do I need to wait and become more experienced before seeking your services?
No, no, no! The beginning is the ideal time to connect with me!
12. What's your leadership style?
I like to consider my leadership style as one that is personable and professional with the ability to strategically position team members to make optimal use of their talents. I am very open and receptive to feedback whilst remaining steadfast to my growth and solution-oriented mindset.
13. I booked you for an initial consultation and realized running my own business is definitely possible but overwhelming! Is there a way we can check-in frequently to make sure my business is effectively meeting our goals?
Yes! Most certainly! I understand and value the importance of action and accountability. I have seen this to be the case and because of such have developed a 1, 3, and 5-month check in scaffolded plans as well as a monthly retainer model to address such concerns. The goal is not only a financially successful business, but a business of longevity that marries health and wealth abundantly while adding ease and peace to one’s life.
14. Do business consultants have business consultants?
Oh yes! The same way in which teachers have teachers and doctors have doctors.
15. How do you seek counsel when you're in need?
When I’m in need, I seek counsel by going to those I trust and/or know are well versed and prepared in my area of need.
16. What's your dream project?
One of my dream projects is to build a curriculum and school that gives credence to knowing and understanding self and history and the true, transformative power of such.
17. Can you share the to-date, some of the best advice you've ever received?
This is a tough one as I've received some SOLID advice. But I'll go with:
Let the goal be peace, not accomplishment
I truly am my toughest critic. The growing pains we experience are the checks and balances of advancing through life. In past instances, I have approached those experiences with a hardness that was stifling to my growth, all for the sake of “getting it done”, accomplishing things. In blooming I have learned that for me peace is the ultimate aspiration. Firmness is required; however, I have had to redefine my approach as one of a gentle firmness. One that embraces the magical complexities and dualities of life, of who I am and will become. I have accomplished many great things thus far and pray and plan to continue. Peaceful growth and engagement from me, of me, on me, is the goal. It is the starting point and finish line to every situation in my life.
18. What's the most important tool you can equip yourself with as a business consultant?
One of the most important tools I ensure I equip myself with is an open mind and light heart. What I mean by that is understanding that the world around me is ever changing and we all have the same 24. Time and movement hold steady for none. It is important for me to recognize and honor that thought. This for me, helps with mind body alignment, mental clarity and balance, and time and task management.
19. Is there a moment that you look forward to that will indicate your success or satisfaction with your career? If so, what does that moment look like to you?
There are moments that I look forward to, both professionally and personally, but not specifically that will indicate my success as a consultant. As long as I am growing, learning, and offering means to educe the best of my community and fellow creators, I will regard myself a success. As for satisfaction, “the moment I stop having fun with it, I’m done with it!”
20. When you're not consulting, what else are you into?
I am into healing, helping, and heightening! When not consulting I love meditating, tending to my garden, and diys, working in my communities, especially with the babies, and elevating my mind and broadening my horizons through reading and travel.
21. Let the people know how they can reach you:
thecr8tiveconsultant @gmail.com
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