Meet the team

Rachel Ralston Studio is a strategy and operations consultancy designed to help creative, product-based brands move into their next chapter of growth. Our work is rooted in clarity, structure, and deep industry expertise. As a team, we combine strategic leadership, operational support, and thoughtful execution to help founders build strong foundations and make confident decisions. Every project is collaborative, personalized, and supported by the collective expertise of our studio.

Hi, I’m Rachel!
Founder and Strategic Director

I partner with creative, product-based brands that want to grow with clarity, structure, and long-term purpose. After more than 15 years in luxury and contemporary retail with companies like Gucci, Bloomingdale’s, and Michael Kors, I launched Rachel Ralston Studio to bring seasoned commercial strategy to the independent brands I believed in most.

My work focuses on identifying what is holding a brand back, building a path forward, and helping founders make confident, data-informed decisions. I guide clients through wholesale strategy, merchandising and product assortment planning, financial clarity, operational structure, and multi-channel growth. The goal is always the same. To create strong foundations, build sustainable momentum, and support growth that honors the heart of the brand.

I bring a blend of deep retail expertise, practical operational insight, and a collaborative approach that meets each brand where they are. Whether I am refining a go-to-market strategy or mentoring a team through a period of growth, I work as an extension of a founder’s leadership team and a strategic partner in their next chapter.

Hi, I’m Sara!
Strategy and Operations Manager

I bring more than 10 years of experience in global community management, business operations, and project management to Rachel Ralston Studio. My work has always centered on helping creative entrepreneurs and small businesses find clarity, structure, and sustainable growth.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Design and run my own small creative studio, which gives me a unique blend of operational thinking and creative insight. I understand the creative vision behind a brand and the operational systems required to bring that vision to life. My approach is organized, empathetic, and grounded in helping founders translate ideas into clear plans with practical next steps.

At Rachel Ralston Studio, I support the brands we work with as they strengthen their foundations, streamline workflows, and build the operational structure needed for long-term success. I am excited to help cultivate a studio environment where strategy and execution work together seamlessly.

Hi, I’m Mary!
Marketing and Wholesale Coordinator

I am a marketing specialist with a background in social media strategy and brand communications. I help creative brands develop a clear, consistent voice by shaping stories that resonate, guiding content direction, and building meaningful connection across their digital presence.

At Rachel Ralston Studio, I support campaign development, refine messaging, lead content and email planning, and strengthen client positioning and studio visibility. My work brings clarity to communication and thoughtful storytelling to both the studio and the brands we partner with.

At the heart of everything I do is a passion for connection. I focus on understanding audiences, aligning messaging with brand identity, and supporting intentional, strategic growth.