ABOUT ME & SPIRIT CREATIVE

You don’t need to make yourself smaller to be taken seriously.

You need a brand that makes space for all of it — the vision, the values, and the glorious chaos.

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Your creativity isn’t the problem — it’s the magic ingredient.

You’re not flaky. You’re not unfocused. You’re not doing it wrong.
You’re just multi-passionate — and that’s something to celebrate, not fix.

I here to help passion-led creatives build brands that actually feel like them — strategic, soulful, and filled with personality. The kind of brand that lets you grow, evolve, and show up with clarity and confidence (without trying to squeeze yourself into a tiny niche).

  • Maybe your business has shape-shifted a few times.

  • Maybe you’ve got twenty ideas on the go and no idea how to talk about what you actually do.

  • Or maybe you're just tired of trying to look polished when all you want is to feel aligned.

Either way - I’m glad you’re here.

Hiya! I’m Tanya Rodgers, Brand Strategist, Designer, illustrator and multi-passionate creative.png

I’m a  designer, illustrator, strategist, and multi-passionate creative.

I run Me & Spirit Creative, a one-woman studio where I help passion-led business owners build brands that are thoughtful, expressive, and deeply aligned with who they are.

Through values-led brand strategy, bespoke design, soulful storytelling and a splash of creative magic, I help creatives like you bring all the threads of your work together — so your brand finally makes sense (to you and to your audience).

MY STORY

How I built a brand that finally felt like me

When I was younger, I used to spend hours drawing and making things — magazines, posters, imaginary businesses. But one day, in front of the whole class, my art teacher told me I couldn’t draw. That I wasn’t good enough to do art.

I stopped drawing after that.

It took me years to come back to my creativity — through music, through working in a charity marketing team, through anxiety and burnout and rediscovering what actually brought me joy. Reading Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert gave me permission to start again. Just for me.

I tried to do it the 'right' way — it didn’t work.

Eventually, drawing led to illustration. Illustration led to design. And design led to a fascination with branding. I poured myself into learning everything I could — watching tutorials, taking courses, obsessing over colours, stories, and structure. I launched Me & Spirit with the goal of helping other creatives feel proud of how they show up.

But when I started building my own brand, something felt… off.

I was following all the “proper” branding advice — niche down, find one message, focus your offer — and none of it worked for my messy, multi-passionate brain. Every time I tried to simplify, I lost something important.

So I stopped trying to fit into other people’s frameworks — and started building my own.

This is the work I was meant to do

Now, Me & Spirit is a creative studio that reflects my whole self — and it’s built on the belief that your brand can do the same. That you can have clarity and creative freedom. That your business can feel cohesive without being boxed in.

That you don’t have to dilute your creativity to be taken seriously.

Today, I get to work with passion-led creatives, makers, artists, and multi-hyphenates to build brands that are thoughtful, expressive, and full of personality — without compromising what makes them unique.

And honestly? That feels like the best kind of magic.

A CREATIVE STUDIO FOR MULTI-PASSIONATE MINDS

Not just one thing – and that’s the point

Me & Spirit isn’t just a design studio — it’s a creative ecosystem.
It’s where all the parts of my work come together with purpose, play, and a bit of scrappy magic. Whether you’re here for strategy, inspiration, artwork, or a nudge in the right direction, there’s something for you.

  • Brand Strategy & Design

    For when your brand needs to reflect who you really are — not who you think you’re supposed to be.

    Done-for-you brand identities rooted in clarity, creativity and your one-of-a-kind spirit. Collaborative, values-led, and tailored to your next chapter.

  • DIY Branding Resources

    For when you’re not quite ready for a designer, but you still want to do it right.

    Self-paced resources like workbooks, templates and toolkits to help you build a brand that makes sense (without squeezing into a tiny niche).

  • Illustration & Visual Storytelling

    For when words don’t quite cut it.

    From hand-drawn touches in a brand identity to personal commissions and storytelling visuals — illustration is how I bring depth, emotion and magic into my work.

  • The Me & Spirit Shop

    For when you want something tangible and joyful.

    A collection of art prints, cards and screen-printed pieces designed to be gifted, treasured and felt. Creative expression you can hold in your hands.

  • The Podcast — Following the Creative Spirit

    For when you want to explore what creativity really means — and how to keep it alive.

    This is where I dig into the deeper side of creativity: what it is, why it matters, and how we stay connected to it in a noisy world. Expect curious questions, honest reflections, and the occasional ramble — all in the name of creative self-expression.

LET'S BRING YOUR ONE-OF-A-KIND SPIRIT TO LIFE

LET'S BRING YOUR ONE-OF-A-KIND SPIRIT TO LIFE ✦

Branding, but make it personal.

I’m a collaborative designer — which means you’re not just handed a logo and sent on your way. I’m here to listen, to gently guide, and to help you build a brand that you’re genuinely proud of.

I’ll ask thoughtful questions, reflect your ideas back with clarity, and shape them into something strategic, soulful, and true to you. I don’t do cookie-cutter — everything we create together is based on your values, vision, and creative identity.

We’ll laugh, we’ll plan, we’ll probably talk about cats.
It’s branding with heart, curiosity, and a human touch.

MEET SPIRIT THE CAT

The story behind the name

Spirit is my very lovely little black cat — and the official office assistant here at Me & Spirit. I found her in a local animal shelter nearly a decade ago, and we’ve been inseparable ever since.

She keeps me company while I work (usually by sitting directly on my sketchbook or keyboard), knocks pens off the desk at least twice a day, and frequently makes appearances on Zoom calls — uninvited, of course. Basically, she’s the perfect creative sidekick.

But the name Me & Spirit means more than just me and my cat.

It’s a nod to the kind of creativity I believe in — intuitive, expressive, a little bit messy, and deeply personal. It’s about making space for the whole of you in your brand. Not just the polished parts, but the spark, the scrappiness, the gut instinct that says “this feels right.”

So yes — it’s me, it’s Spirit-the-cat, and it’s the spirit of creativity that runs through everything I do.

KIND WORDS FROM CREATIVE CLIENTS

  • “I am so excited about my business and brand after working with Tanya. She pulled everything together and elevated everything to another level.”

    Cat Evans, Act Happy

  • "I would highly recommend Tanya’s services for the depth of initial research and understanding, and the project was executed stylishly, sympathetically and skilfully. We could not have asked for anything more!

    Alex Dawson, Bedford & Basil

  • "Tanya is reflective and able to bounce ideas around. Her approach is very much client led, and she is open to suggestions, whilst keeping you focused on your goal. She has a quiet ability to make you explore your requirements, and will allow you to grow your ideas."

    Rebecca Templeton. Ear Matters Exeter

  • "I loved working with Tanya because she was incredibly understanding and patient. She really understood me and my business, knew where I was coming from: my why. And this was really important to make sure the final work reflected me. Tanya was really flexible, responsive and soooo helpful, she went the extra mile to help me."

    Lynn Davis-Crane

  • "I can't recommend Tanya highly enough. The list of gains and positive outcomes that have come from working with Tanya is genuinely immeasurable. She has been such a significant part of the business & brand development, and I can't imagine where we would be without her input. "

    Sam Tame, 12 Bar Music & Social

  • Tanya is a joy to work with. She takes time to help me get started, listens to all the ideas and then crucially helps me focus on what the key messages are that I am trying to highlight. Tanya is creative, patient, kind in her approach and works so hard to make sure the design is both what I want AND what I need.

    Sarah, Exmouth

The Me & Spirit Manifesto

I’m not here to fit in.

I’m here to help creatives build brands that stand out — because they reflect the messy, magical, multi-passionate people behind them.

I believe creativity is how we make sense of the world.
It’s how we express who we are, what we care about, and where we’re going.

But too often, we’re told to simplify. Niche down. Strip it back.

To follow a formula. To choose just one thing.

To sound more “professional” — and less like ourselves.

I say no to that.

I’m here to build brands that feel expansive, not restrictive.

Brands with heart, curiosity, and clarity — without losing personality along the way.

I work with dreamers, deep thinkers, and do-it-differently types.

The ones who colour outside the lines and build businesses that don’t follow a straight path.

Because branding isn’t about getting it “right.”

It’s about getting it true.

So bring your bold ideas.

Bring your contradictions.

Bring your twenty open tabs and that voice in your head that says “this doesn’t make sense… but it matters.”

We’ll figure it out — together.

And we’ll make something unforgettable.

Things that probably won't fit on a CV

So… what do you think? Wanna work together?

Whether you’re all-in on a rebrand or just having a little nose around, here’s how we can work together.

  • Need a brand that actually feels like you?

    Check out my done-for-you branding services — collaborative, strategic, and designed to bring your creative vision to life: a full brand transformation.

  • Want guidance you can use straight away?

    My digital products are made for multi-passionate creatives like you — with practical tools and templates to help you shape your brand, story, and strategy.

  • After something beautifully tangible?

    The Me & Spirit shop is filled with art prints, cards and illustrated goods designed to spark joy, connection, and creative self-expression.

  • Craving some inspiration?

    The blog is where I share honest thoughts, practical tips, and brand wisdom for creatives who want to do things differently.