The separation wound
is in sharp focus.

The call to return to the
living world is felt
deep in our bones.

State of Sage is in service to
brands that feel this same call.

Paige Buda

Founder, Brand Strategist & Designer

I feel most alive at the intersection of creative problem solving, the pursuit of beauty and deep service to community. I love holding multi-faceted ideas and distilling them into simple touchpoint that create magnetism, belonging and transformation.

Lover of trees & budding gardener
Mama to Amza
Host of vegan dinner parties
Steward building a countryside homestead
Creative with many side-projects

Inge
Designer

Adrian
Marketing & Copywriter

Ana Luísa
Designer

Pascale
Studio Manager

Serving earth-stewards

We’re dedicated to building brands that evolve with you — anchored in wisdom, charged with confidence and nurtured with empathy.

rooted in these three values:

Sourcing from Embodied Wisdom

A wise brand is sourced from the body’s intelligence, not the mind’s pursuit of success.

Together, we define your position, clarify your highest impact, and ground your voice in true stewardship. We give your brand world shape, so you can embody the message that already lives within you.

Empathy as a Bridge

Trust is cultivated through a brand’s disciplined practice of empathy.

We craft brand experiences from the intersection of your genius, your offer, and what your people truly need — because your brand is an opportunity to serve with reciprocity.

The Integrity of Whole Systems

Brand is a living culture that shapes every part of your business.

We design intelligent ecosystems that nourish your community while restoring clarity, time and cohesion within your leadership and team. Through long-term strategy, your brand culture hums with integrity.

We believe your brand
should feel alive

Reveal the health of
your Brand Pulse

Watch the free masterclass and take your Brand Pulse. Identify strengths and opportunities alongside actionable prompts to re-energize your brand.

Access the masterclass

Brand Course

Your guide to unlock a
magnetic brand

The Brand Foundation is a self-guided discovery to clarity and confidence on who you are, what to say and how you serve.

Start the course now

1-hour Session

A salve for brand noise

The Clarity Session is an opportunity to sit with a brand strategist who will reflect your goals, share rich insights and help you navigate through ambiguous brand decisions.

Book your session now

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