Creative consultant

Brands grow through the right connections.

I help hospitality and lifestyle brands activate and grow in Copenhagen and the Nordics through local insight, strategic partnerships, talent and community.

ABOUT ME

I’m Theresa Blank Schjønning, a Copenhagen-based brand and partnership consultant working across hospitality, food and lifestyle.

I founded Copenhagen’s first pop-up bakery, built and run the creative agency Studio Blanca, and co-founded CAYA Collective with Rosio Sanchez. Across these ventures, one thing has remained consistent: I see valuable connections between brands, people and ideas—and know how to turn them into something commercially and culturally relevant.

Today, I help brands understand Copenhagen and the Nordics, find the right local fit and create activations, partnerships and communities that feel credible rather than imported.

Blank Space Studio for Esmée - table full of beautiful drinks, snacks and glasses

Fueling brand growth for hospitality and lifestyle brands through strategic positioning, creative partnerships, and local activation.

We align your brand, connect you with the right collaborators, and bring your vision to life.

Work with me

Local Brand Activations

I help international brands find the right way to show up in Copenhagen and the Nordics—from the initial local insight and concept to the right venue, partners, talent and community.
Partnerships & Talent

I identify and bring together collaborators who genuinely fit the brand: creative talent, hospitality partners, cultural platforms and community profiles.
Community-Led Brand Growth

I help brands build relevance beyond a campaign by developing community partnerships, recurring concepts and opportunities that people want to be part of.

As a Consultant, I specialize in brand development and market expansion through high-impact partnerships and creative collaborations. By integrating strategic foresight with innovative, community-driven approaches, I help brands unlock new market opportunities, engage diverse customer segments, and scale effectively where needed.

My expertise lies in aligning brand positioning with dynamic industry trends, fostering strategic alliances, and executing initiatives that drive measurable growth and long-term competitive advantage.

Overwhelmed and not sure where to start working on your activation or development?

Book an intro call and let’s find out how I can support you best!

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what others say…

“Theresa is a visionary business development advisor with both a strategic mission statement + transformation promise and creative mind. She has an exceptional ability to detect opportunities and synergies where others might not even be looking. Action-oriented and deeply connected, she played a pivotal role in shaping the future of our business.

She picked up on the "cookie dream" early on and immediately recognized its potential. But more than that—she had the insight and the network to turn it into something game-changing. The synergy she created led to a transformational pivot, taking the business to heights we had never imagined. Without her keen eye and strategic foresight, we simply wouldn’t be where we are today.

If you're looking for someone who not only sees opportunities but makes them happen, Theresa is the person you want in your corner.”

Bastian Fisser, The Bitery

“Theresa immediately grasped the intention behind our brand—not only understanding it but also challenging us in the right ways. Beyond that, she contributed valuable ideas on distribution and partnerships. She thinks about brands the way they need to be thought of today: holistically and across multiple channels.”

Stefanie Hock, YOU Labs