Creative Business Coaching: Turn your creativity into a sustainable business.

Talent is only one part of building a successful creative career. The other part is learning how to position your work, grow an audience, create multiple income streams, and build a business that supports the life you want.

Over the past decade, I've transformed my passion for writing into a thriving creative portfolio. I'm the author of four novels, including Moyo's Diary and Moyo's Dilemma, a Commonwealth Short Story Prize longlisted writer, and a contributor to respected publications including Kalahari Review, The Shallow Tales Review, BellaNaija, and the Canadians of African Descent Health Organization.

Beyond publishing, I've built BuildToBloom into a platform that reaches more than 17,000 monthly readers, grown an engaged newsletter community of over 1,000 subscribers, designed and taught creative writing programs through BuildWithWords Academy, and developed multiple income streams through coaching, teaching, freelance writing, speaking, and digital content.

So believe me when I say I know what it's like to start with an idea and wonder how to turn it into meaningful work. I've navigated the realities of self-publishing, growing an online platform, building a personal brand, pitching publications, creating courses, and developing a sustainable creative business without waiting for permission.

Whether you're a writer, creator, coach, musician, illustrator or creative entrepreneur, I'll help you move beyond simply making great work to building a career around it. Together we'll develop a strategy that aligns with your goals, whether that's publishing your first book, growing your audience, launching a newsletter or blog, creating digital products, securing publication opportunities, building your personal brand, or diversifying your income as a creative.

Testimonial

Itunu Taiwo has a unique ability to bring out the best in people. She is patient, attentive, and deeply reflective, and her feedback is always honest and constructive. If you are looking for someone who will truly tell you the truth while guiding you with care, Itunu is that person. She generously shares resources, offers help wherever needed, and is always willing to support you through any challenges.

With years of experience teaching many people, she has consistently provided valuable feedback on my work, helping me improve and grow

Working with Itunu is truly a worthwhile investment. If you are serious about learning, improving, and getting real value for your money, she is absolutely the best choice.

-Temitope Kenneth-Jatto -Author & Book Cover Designer