Brand agency launches in York

York-based Karen McMillan has announced the launch of her communications consultancy dedicated to supporting conscious-minded businesses.

Karen Vera McMillan  will operate in the wellness, charity and community sectors as well as working with entrepreneurs and organisations keen to champion their ethical and sustainable credentials.

McMillian said: “Alongside my career in advertising and marketing where I worked with leading brands including Ford, Jaguar, BBC, Virgin Media and RAC, I’ve always had a life-long interest in wellbeing, healing and personal development. This led me to train as a coach with CTI (Co-Active Training Institute) and I had the opportunity to spend 18 months living and working at a mindfulness-based therapeutic centre in Thailand, supporting others on their journey of self-discovery with one-to-one coaching and weekly workshops.

“The experience was very impactful and deeply fulfilling on a personal level. From here it made sense to marry my communications, creative and coaching skills and be of service to those in the business of helping others. It’s my privilege to support practitioners, guides, mentors, business and community leaders who are operating at a conscious level and have a strong sense of purpose.”