You have something important to say.
Let’s find you the right words.
Hi, I’m Lara.
Part Listener. Part Translator. Part Strategist. Part Writer.
A seasoned communications strategist (15+ years) and lifelong writer, I started Message and Muse, LLC, to focus on my area of expertise: language and messaging.
I work with entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and artists to translate complex ideas into clear, accessible language.
Examples include:
helping to draft sensitive statements during times of crisis
reevaluating and refreshing brand messaging
working with thought leaders to help them extract their innovative ideas and express them clearly and in a way that will resonate with a wider audience, e.g. through op-eds or whitepapers
Brands I’ve Worked with:
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“What specific services Do you offer?”
I primarily work in focused, 4–8 week engagements. These projects are designed to give ideas the time and attention they need — whether that means clarifying the message itself, refining how it’s expressed, or aligning language across a team.
Sometimes clients come in thinking they have a language problem, and we discover together that the real issue is clarity around the offering or idea itself. That discovery is part of the work.
Testimonials
“Lara has been a brilliant thinking partner in our quest to make finance clear, approachable, and beautiful. She has helped us to hone in on any key ideas and communicate with greater clarity, intentionality and impact."
Anne B. Johnston
Founder & Managing Director — Created Wealth Advisory
“I have known and worked with Lara for many years at Define American. I have always been impressed with her ability to boil down complicated concepts or organizational goals into clear, concise, and powerful messages. This is true whether working internally or externally. Lara is a great communicator and a fantastic collaborator.”
Shauna Siggelkow
Vice President, Programs — Define American