Marketing Strategist · Utrecht, Netherlands

Strategy that
builds brands
worth following.

I work with founders, startups, and ambitious businesses across the EU, UK, and US — turning scattered ideas into clear positioning, magnetic content, and systems that actually convert.

7+
Years of Practice
4
Countries Studied
3
Industries Served
Kseniia Kalashnikova with a horse, Utrecht K. KalashnikovaUtrecht, NL
Kseniia Kalashnikova, marketing strategist Who I Am
Who I Am

More than a strategist.
A builder.

I'm Kseniia — a marketing specialist who moved to the Netherlands alone, built a life here from scratch, and turned a deep love for brands, stories, and strategy into a career spanning four countries and three industries. I currently lead Celar Marketing Lab and run marketing strategy for the equestrian sector through Equesolution. Everything I do is rooted in clarity, aesthetics, and strategic direction.

Product Marketing Brand Strategy SEO Content Marketing Video & Media Equestrian Industry
2017–21
Higher School of Economics
International Business & Management
2020
IESEG Lille
International Business
2020
Audencia Nantes
Digital Marketing & Science
2022–25
Aeres University of Applied Sciences, NL
Green Business Administration
2025–26
SAE University Amsterdam
Content Creation Certificate
Why Work With Me

You don't need more content.
You need a system.

Most marketing fails not because of bad execution — but because there's no strategy underneath. I fix that. Then I help you execute it.

International Perspective

Educated across four countries, worked with clients in EU, UK, and the US. I understand cultural nuance, positioning for different markets, and what actually resonates globally.

Strategy Before Tactics

I don't start with "post three times a week." I start with who you are, who you're for, and what makes you worth choosing. Everything else follows from that foundation.

Built for Founders

I've been in the founder seat. I know what it's like to wear every hat at once. My work is practical, fast to implement, and doesn't require a team of twenty to execute.

Honest, Direct Feedback

No fluff. No vague recommendations. I tell you what's working, what isn't, and exactly what to do about it. Your comfort zone is not my priority — your results are.

Niche Expertise

Alongside generalist strategy, I bring rare specialization in the equestrian and animal lifestyle industries — a world most marketing consultants have never touched.

End-to-End Thinking

From brand identity to content systems, funnels, and team setup — I see the whole picture. Strategy that connects to execution, not a document that collects dust.

Services

Choose your
entry point.

From a single sharp session to a full month of hands-on partnership — every engagement is priced to reflect real strategic work, not a quick fix.

Start Here — It's Free

20-Minute Discovery Call

We talk about where you are, where you want to go, and whether we're the right fit. No pitch, no pressure. Just clarity.

Book Free Call
Strategy Sprint
90 Min · 1-on-1 Working Session

Ninety focused minutes of no-fluff strategy work on your most pressing marketing challenge — positioning, messaging, content strategy, funnel structure, or brand direction.

  • Pre-session intake questionnaire
  • 90-min live working session via video call
  • Session recording + key takeaways doc
  • 5 days of follow-up support via email
€190
excl. VAT
Book Session
Most Comprehensive
Immersion — Monthly Mentoring
1 Full Month of Hands-On Engagement

This isn't a course. This isn't passive advice. This is me inside your business for a month — auditing, building, optimizing, and making sure everything actually works.

  • Full brand & marketing audit
  • Setup & optimization of your marketing systems
  • Weekly strategy calls
  • Team-building guidance & hiring support
  • Content & funnel review
  • Unlimited async support throughout the month
€1,800 / mo
excl. VAT
Apply for Immersion

Running a larger brand or scaling an agency-sized engagement? Full-service retainers and multi-month partnerships are available through Celar Marketing Lab — inquire for a scope-based quote.

Digital Products

Don't need a session?
Get the toolkit.

Self-serve guides, templates, and workbooks for founders who want to do the work themselves — built with the same strategic thinking, priced for solo founders.

Celar Marketing Lab — Digital Products

SMM playbooks, brand voice tools, ICP workbooks, content audits, and more — practical, done-in-a-weekend resources for building your marketing yourself.

SMM Without Budget Brand Voice Cheatsheet ICP Workbook Content Audit Template EU Market Entry Checklist
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Free Resources

Start here.
No strings attached.

Before you invest in strategy, use these free tools to understand exactly where you are right now. Real diagnostics. Honest results. Built for founders who are done guessing.

Marketing Health Check

A real diagnosis, not a generic checklist — a clear answer on where your marketing is losing you money right now.

6 Questions2 Min4 Result Types

Client Journey Audit

Every stage analysed. Find out exactly which stage is costing you clients — and get a personalised report with your fix.

7 QuestionsPersonalised Report

Website Fix-First Score

Traffic doesn't fix a broken website — it amplifies it. Score your site across 10 checkpoints before you spend a single euro on ads.

10 Checkpoints8 Min
How It Works

From hello to a plan that moves.

01

Discovery Call

20 minutes. We align on your goals, your current situation, and which service makes sense. No pressure, no pitch deck.

02

Intake & Audit

You fill in a detailed intake form. I do a full audit of your brand, presence, and positioning before we even start the work.

03

Strategy Session

We work together live — focused, structured, and productive. You leave with clarity and a concrete direction, not just a conversation.

04

Execution Support

Whether it's a follow-up document, an ongoing engagement, or implementation guidance — I stay with you until it's moving.

Kseniia Kalashnikova resting with a horse

Strategy grounded in reality.
Instincts still a little wild.

Ecosystems

Want to go deeper?

My work extends across platforms and brands. Find the right door for where you are.

Celar Marketing Lab

For small business owners, founders, and creatives ready to build a brand with clarity and direction. Strategy, funnels, audits, and done-with-you systems.

Visit Celar Lab →

Equesolution

Marketing consultancy built specifically for the equestrian industry. If you run an equestrian business and need strategic marketing support — this is your place.

Visit Equesolution →
Get in Touch

Let's start with
a conversation.

Book a free 20-minute discovery call, send a project enquiry, or simply reach out. I respond to every message personally.