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About

Hi, I'm Tanya.

Your marketing secret sauce, served with a side of FAAFO. I help businesses that don't have an in-house team, look like they do.

Tanya in a doorway, pointing up and smiling, in black and white

The story

Three decades in, still in love with the work.

I spent decades in print and design, in love with the creative side of it.

Then I dropped into a role that let me spread my marketing wings, and I saw just how tightly sales and marketing are tied together. What sales need from marketing to win, and vice versa.

I went on to become Group Marketing Manager across five different brands in the print industry. I loved it, although I did miss the sales side.

When my daughter was finishing junior school, I wanted to be around more as a single parent, I also wanted autonomy over my own working life.

So I left and started FAAFO. Never looked back.

Outside of work, I am happiest with friends and family around me, the kids playing together and cooking something beautiful. Sometimes the best thing you can do is get offline, be present and appreciate what's right in front of you.

Tanya with a coffee and glasses, mid smile
in print, design and marketing
30+ yrsin print, design and marketing
trained in design and the arts
Art-ledtrained in design and the arts
based, working UK wide
Londonbased, working UK wide
FAAFO founded
2024FAAFO founded
Tanya dancing in a garden, arms wide, in black and white

Creative roots

Before the marketing, there was the making.

I trained across art and design. Fashion, textiles, fine art, ceramics, graphic design and photography, with a good dose of the performing arts thrown in.

Ballet, dance, drama, music, singing, the lot.

That background is the edge. I see the creative and the commercial as one job, not two, which is why the strategy looks as good as it performs.

The FAAFO treatment

What you get when you work with me

  • Smart strategy that gets results
  • Digital comms that get read and remembered
  • Websites and campaigns that make people stop scrolling
  • A clear plan that saves time and sanity

If you want a marketing partner who will call out nonsense and still keep things fun, I'm your person.

What I stand for

A few things I don't budge on.

01

I reply, every time

Nothing winds me up more than being ghosted. You'll always hear back from me, when I say you will.

02

Loves a challenge

Hand me something tricky and I'm happiest. Determined, a bit relentless, and good in a crisis.

03

Properly creative

An art and design background means the work looks as good as it performs.

04

A bit cheeky

Straight answers and a laugh along the way. Life's too short to play it safe.

The reaction I am after

The kind of thing I love to hear.

Holy shit this looks great, you aren't working on a Saturday are you?
I f**king love this, you're mental but I love it.
This is perfect, you've captured exactly what we're like.
Thanks so much for this, I 100% need more of this kind of thing.
Someone has a way with words as well as design, this looks and sounds great!
Thank you for the hustle on the pin badges, they arrived late last week and they look spectacular, 10/10, no notes

Good people, good work

I care who the work is for.

Inclusive by default, and happy to put my time where my values are. That has meant Pride campaigns, DEI badge runs, and a day on the street helping sell the Big Issue.

Good work, for good people. Every time.

Tanya in conversation, talking something through

What I'm known for

A broad set of hands.

  • Marketing strategy
  • Creative services
  • Digital comms
  • Promotional products
  • Branding & identity
  • Web services
  • Copywriting
  • Print & production

So, what does FAAFO stand for?

FuckAroundAndFindOut.

Before you raise an eyebrow, not in the ominous internet sense. In the best possible way.

Let's try it, let's test it, let's see what happens if we push this a bit further?

It's about experimenting, pushing boundaries and finding out what works. I love the saying, I love Roger Skaer who did the viral video and it’s something I used to say in my last job, and it stuck.

Kind words

Three decades of people who would work with me again.

Tanya has been a fantastic asset in helping us improve all aspects of our brand, internally and externally. She makes suggestions based on understanding my requirements, all done with a smile. She is not just looking to make the most money at that moment, but to build a relationship and understand the needs of our business.
Rob BrumellRob BrumellGeneral Manager, food & drinkThe Championships, Wimbledon
It is vitally important that we have suppliers who understand our industry. I have always enjoyed working with Tanya because of her subject knowledge, her passion and her own high standards. If something does not meet her expectations, it is not good enough for her clients.
David SanderbergDavid SanderbergDirector of Site OperationsRare Ltd
Working with Tanya has been nothing short of incredible. As a small business with just myself pulling all the strings, I approached her for help with marketing, my biggest skill gap. She provided a full, easy to follow strategy complete with graphics and templates, and made me feel supported and not alone in business.
Conrad Mepham-StoneConrad Mepham-StoneNLP Trainer & Coach of Excellence
Tanya made time to visit me on site and run through all our options together. Her honesty and passion was infectious, and has guided me through many obstacles since. A valuable component in any creative process, Tanya is a true gem.
Josef O'ConnorJosef O'ConnorFounder & Artistic DirectorCIRCA
Tanya was an enormous help during the marketing stage of our campaign. Her support and professionalism were exceptional, and I am so thankful for the way she has assisted. I look forward to continuing to work with her.
David JacobDavid JacobAuthor & TEDx Speaker
I can thoroughly recommend Tanya for expertise in building your brand. She has a unique way of thinking deeply into your challenges and never fails to deliver great results. Not one to sit on the fence, you will not regret giving her a challenge.
Justin CooperJustin CooperPOS Project Manager & Account Director
A pleasure from start to finish. Ordering our branded workwear from Tanya at FAAFO was a wise choice. She helped customise our logo for the clothing, and we ordered shirts, polos and T-shirts with many compliments received.
Liam KellyLiam KellyBespoke Aluminium Solutions
Tanya is an absolutely fantastic person to work with. Her outgoing personality, prompt responsiveness and attention to detail are the reason I choose to work with her above all others.
Anna MinnisAnna MinnisProject Manager
In an industry where everything needed to be here yesterday, having a supplier like Tanya is a dream come true. Ever cheerful despite our impossible requests, she consistently delivers on time and to a high standard. Definitely hire her.
Jody LaybourneJody LaybourneGraphic Designer & Visual Storyteller
There is no one more passionate about what they do. Tanya always delivers what she says she will, and normally ahead of schedule. Her passion is infectious, so even the most basic job turns into an exciting project.
Evan JudgeEvan JudgeSafety professional, hospitality
Tanya is bright, vivacious and extremely intelligent. Her expertise knows no bounds, and anything unusual that comes up is relished as a challenge. I always knew I could take her in to a client and she would deliver.
Mason MainiMason MainiSenior Director, Business Development
Very intelligent, precise, efficient and fun. Her great sense of humour makes any situation comfortable, and the professional way she conducts herself ensures everything is completed to a very high standard.
Gary FinchGary FinchTechnical Account Manager
Tanya is a remarkable woman. Her talent in the competitive print industry stands out a mile, and her eye for detail and ability to follow a brief is second to none.
Colin McDonaghColin McDonaghChief Business Development Officer
It is always a pleasure doing business with Tanya. She gives you a genuine feeling that she will always do the best for you, as both a customer and a friend.
Paul RobsonPaul RobsonSoftware Developer & Analyst
Tanya was recommended to me by a colleague and I have not been disappointed. The work I required was produced efficiently, accurately and in good time. Thank you Tanya.
Julie TalmerJulie TalmerHealth & Safety Practitioner
Tanya has become an expert in print. She has developed important contacts with suppliers to ensure our customers get the best value for money.
Peter Allen ACAPeter Allen ACANon-exec CFO
Tanya is a first rate service provider, who is personable, has high integrity and is results driven.
Gary BuckleyGary BuckleyPartner, Executive Search
Tanya is the first choice for all your creative print needs. She fully understands the brief and enhances it with her extensive knowledge. It also helps that she has an infectious personality and a unique laugh.
Matt WinghamMatt WinghamJoint CEO, iwGROUP

Fancy a chat about your next project?

Let’s have an honest conversation about what you need and whether I'm the right person to help. If I’m not, I’ll tell you straight.