TAYLOR E. CANTWELL

BUILDING BRANDS PEOPLE FEEL

Where strategy creates connection.

Meet Taylor

Strategic Brand & Communications Consultant

Taylor Cantwell is a brand strategist and strategic communications consultant with more than a decade of experience helping organizations clarify their story, strengthen their brand, and create meaningful connections with the people they serve.

Her experience spans startups, publicly traded companies, and globally recognized brands across the energy, automotive, aerospace, high technology, and wellness industries. Throughout her career, Taylor has led brand strategy, corporate communications, website development, marketing initiatives, customer experience, and executive messaging for organizations including Fermata Energy, Romeo Power, Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems, Karma Automotive, and Tesla.

Known for asking thoughtful questions and uncovering opportunities others often overlook, Taylor approaches every project with equal parts curiosity, strategy, and creativity. Whether developing a brand from the ground up, leading a website transformation, or shaping a communications strategy, her focus remains the same: building brands that inspire trust, create connection, and leave a lasting impression.

Outside of her consulting work, Taylor is the founder of The Guided Nest, an intuitive practice rooted in personal transformation, and Taylored Gold, an intentional fine jewelry brand inspired by meaningful connection and timeless design.

What I do

A strategic partner for brands looking to build, grow, and communicate with intention.

Positioning, messaging, brand identity, and growth strategy.
Executive communications, internal communications, launches, and storytelling.
Thoughtfully designed Squarespace websites rooted in strategy, storytelling, and conversion. Custom builds available for more complex or expanded site needs.
Fractional marketing leadership, campaign strategy, digital advertising oversight, creative direction, and cross-functional project management.

Work With Me

What people are saying

“Taylor first worked on my team at Ideanomics where she quickly proved to be one of those people you know you'll want to work with for the rest of your career. Having now worked with her in multiple organizations and client engagements, I can genuinely say that she's one in a million and just gets things done. I cannot emphasize her strategic AND tactical communications capabilities enough, as she has infinite capacity to think big picture while never letting a detail slip - a very rare combination as most of us are more adept at one versus the other. Her true gift, though, is being able to work with anyone and everyone even in the most challenging or time sensitive situations. Her relationship management skills are best in class, never losing her patience or professionalism in trying to keep everyone on track as a cohesive unit. Taylor's work ethic and reliability will motivate everyone else on the team, both internally and externally, using her authentic leadership style which everyone is drawn to. An organization of any size or growth stage would benefit from her inclusion as a marketing and communications leader.”

— Anne McGraw
Senior Marketing and Communications Leader
"I had the pleasure of working with Taylor at both Ideanomics and Fermata Energy. I was so impressed with her exceptional work and positive attitude at Ideanomics that I recruited her to join Fermata Energy two years later, confident she would bring significant talent and dedication to our team. At Ideanomics, Taylor’s meticulous attention to detail and commitment to quality were instrumental in enhancing our brand presence and optimizing communication strategies. She consistently managed multiple high-priority projects in a stressful, fast-paced environment, demonstrating remarkable organizational skills and an unwavering commitment to excellence. At Fermata Energy, Taylor excelled as Senior Manager of Brand and Communications. She played a key role in refining our brand identity and significantly expanding our market reach. Her strategic vision and creative problem-solving were invaluable in advancing our marketing efforts and building a strong foundation for growth. In addition to her professional expertise, Taylor’s collaborative spirit and positive energy made her pleasure to work with. She fostered strong relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders, contributing to a supportive and productive work environment. I wholeheartedly recommend Taylor to any organization in need of a dynamic, results-driven marketing and communications professional. Her unique blend of creativity, thoughtful insight, and dedication makes her an outstanding addition to any team."

— Aaron Gillmore
Clean Tech Executive
“Taylor worked for me as a Customer Experience Specialist at Karma Automotive. What I loved the most about Taylor in the early days of our relationship is her tenacity. Despite there being no job openings on my team when she first made contact, she made a genuine effort to stay engaged with Karma's progress and the development of my team. We had tea every couple of months and when a role came up, she was the natural first call for me. Once she started her role, she quickly showed herself to be a genuine marketing superstar; immensely focused, detail-oriented and 100% committed to anything she takes on. Throughout her tenure at Karma, she made it her business to understand how to work with agencies and new internal resources, delivering above expectation on countless tasks beyond her scope. She also worked hard to learn more about marketing in general - graphic design, production, print – anything that would help her deliver against her objectives in a more productive way. She's a sponge and very effective in implementing what she learns to great effect. On a personal note, she's a wonderfully warm and thoughtful colleague to be around. She goes above and beyond to make sure her team members are happy and will support those struggling without ever asking for anything in return. She was a real asset to my team and I would highly recommend her skills for those looking to enhance their team.”

— Louise Bristow
VP, Marketing and Communications at Gatik
“When I found my own company, Taylor will be the first person I would want to hire and have become a partner in the venture. Having spent a great deal of time working and communicating with her on complex project planning and management, I know firsthand that her amazing creativity, absolute professionalism, good cheer, flawless communications, and intuitive attention to detail will result in success for any company fortunate enough to count her among their number. More than just being excellent in her work, Taylor is a joy to collaborate with and brings a level of kindness and humor that is rare to find anywhere, and especially wonderful when it enhances team and project functioning to bring deliverables to completion in a rapid and stress-free manner; truly priceless. Taylor is guaranteed to excel in all future endeavors, and it is my hope that my future projects will benefit from her collaboration.”

— Luke Idziak
Spacecraft Systems Designer at Millennium Engineering & Integration / NASA Ames Research Center
“Taylor is an amazing Marketing professional. I saw firsthand how relentless she was in performing her job, all while working under typical constraints that are part of any New Space company (primarily constrained resources and support staff). Taylor performed her job incredibly well as a one-person marketing machine; her attention to detail, project management approach, excellent communication skills, and respect/rapport with Senior Leadership allowed her to flourish in her role. Taylor is also the consummate professional who works hard, is respectful of other people's time, and does whatever it takes to get the job done even if it means extra hours. She would be a valuable asset to any company, because she embodies that complete can-do attitude.”

— Jeff Kwong
Senior Program Manager, Rocket Lab
“I worked with Taylor at Tyvak when I was the Vice President of Defense Space Systems. Taylor is a creative and passionate marketing genius! I was amazed at her ability to innovate ways to reach clients (and company staff too!). Her communication techniques really work and I have seen the power of her work first hand. Always impressive. Always flawless.”

— Karen Anderson
Business Development Director, Defense Space at SAIC
“I had the pleasure of partnering with Taylor Cantwell on various culture initiatives while working at Tyvak. I was always impressed with her enthusiasm for people/culture, her passion for company branding, and her creative, out-of-the-box contributions. Taylor was organized, reliable, and extremely detail-oriented in every task she was assigned. Beyond assisting with internal marketing, Taylor also handled all of Tyvak’s external marketing efforts. This included a complete website overhaul & rebranding, press releases for Tyvak launches/announcements, international marketing campaigns, trade show management, and all external corporate messaging. Taylor is a team player who has impeccable work ethic and takes pride in the quality of work she produces. She is a true professional in every sense of the word. Without hesitation, I’d strongly recommend Taylor Cantwell to any company and I sincerely hope our professional paths cross again someday.”

— Rachel Daddario
HR Leader • People Partner • Culture Advocate
“Taylor is a joy to work with. She’s the type of person who becomes your rock and who is always willing to lend a helping hand. Her attention to detail and willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done even when it’s not her job, is something I really love and appreciate about her. Taylor was not my direct report, but was often tasked with helping me produce large, multi-volume, multi-million-dollar proposals. I really don’t know what I would have done without her. She often worked late nights and, on the weekends, to help me produce winning, compelling and compliant proposals. She also helped me win the NASA Rapid IV IDIQ, allowing Tyvak to bid on contracts worth $6 billion. Taylor has a lot of good qualities, but what I love the most about her is that you can count on her. There aren’t a lot of people that I would trust completely with my work while out sick or on vacation. A lot of times when people take over your work, they end up causing more work for you. That’s never the case with Taylor. She delivers the same quality you would, if not better. For these reasons and more, I highly recommend her. Any company should consider themselves lucky to have her.”

— Emily Krasch
Senior Technical Writer, Aerospace and Satellite Solutions at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
“I had the pleasure of working with Taylor for a year at a top-volume Tesla Delivery Center, collaborating on many deliveries. Taylor’s ability to handle multiple projects was unlike any I’ve seen before and made a dramatic increase in the productivity level of our location. No matter how tense a client orientation, Taylor made sure everyone left with a smile which led to a top global ranking. As a team member or a leader, Taylor is an asset.”

— Justine Callaway
Product Developer & Project Manager