Meet Dawn
Your Guide Through the Creative Business Landscape
With over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, Dawn has walked the path you're on. She's built her company, Bessie's Best Inc., and its subsidiaries—Mod Girl with Vintage Love, & Such Lifestyle, and now The Creatives Compass—from the ground up, creating multiple streams of both passive and active income.
A Creative Who Understands Creatives
Dawn's journey spans three decades in the entertainment industry as a wardrobe stylist, dresser, costumer, and designer for Broadway and film, plus work as a freelance TV production specialist. She knows firsthand the feast-or-famine cycle, the artistic temperament, and the unique challenges that come with monetizing creativity.
But Dawn didn't stop at entertainment. She successfully created and directed sold-out feng shui and calligraphy workshops throughout the U.S., developed both physical and digital products, and built a reputation as someone who "listens like a good friend."
More Than Business—A Holistic Approach
As a certified Feng Shui Consultant and Mindfulness Coach, Dawn brings a uniquely sensitive approach to business consulting. She understands that creative success isn't just about profit margins and marketing strategies—it's about aligning your business with your authentic self and creating sustainable practices that honor both your artistic integrity and your financial goals.
A Warrior Who Adapts
Dawn has been described by colleagues, clients and friends as a warrior who has adapted her business through life's ebbs and flows—job changes, caregiving responsibilities, and countless other challenges. This resilience isn't just personal experience; it's expertise she brings to every client relationship, helping you build a business that can weather any storm while staying true to your creative vision.
Our Mission: Dispelling the Starving Artist Myth
We're here to guide creative individuals through the complexities of business strategy and growth, providing the direction you need to succeed in your creative journey. Our personalized consulting services understand that your creative process is unique and so should be your path to business success.
Simply put, we are your Creative Business Growth Cultivator—nurturing both your artistic vision and your entrepreneurial dreams.
Your Compass is waiting.
About The Creatives Compass
At The Creatives Compass, we believe your artistic gifts deserve to flourish—not just creatively, but financially too. Based in New Jersey, we specialize in business consulting designed exclusively for artists, designers, and creators who are ready to transform their passion into a thriving enterprise.
Why The Creatives Compass?
We Speak Your Language
Having lived and breathed the creative life for decades, we understand the unique psychology, challenges, and opportunities that come with being a creative entrepreneur.
Proven Track Record
Our strategies aren't theoretical—they're battle-tested through 30+ years of real-world experience building successful creative enterprises.
Personalized Approach
No cookie-cutter solutions here. We work with you to develop strategies that align with your artistic vision, lifestyle goals, and business objectives.
Holistic Perspective
We consider not just your bottom line, but your well-being, creative fulfillment, and long-term sustainability.
Our Promise to You
At The Creatives Compass, we're not just consultants—we're fellow travelers on the creative entrepreneurship journey. We're here to help you dispel the "starving artist" trope once and for all and live the dream of making a genuine living with your gifts. Whether you're just starting to monetize your creativity or looking to scale an existing creative business, we provide the strategic guidance, emotional support, and practical tools you need to transform your passion into prosperity. Ready to chart your course to creative and financial success?