Althea Labre

Brand strategy, visual identity, and social media strategy for wellness brands and small businesses

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For wellness entrepreneurs and small businesses ready to leave the swamp of DIY branding behind, meet Althea Labre of By The Water Studio.

With 15 years of experience spanning ad agencies, in-house marketing teams, and small business branding, Althea brings both strategic depth and creative intuition to every project. She’s seen firsthand how the right brand foundation can transform visibility, trust, and measurable growth. Through a thoughtful, workshop-led process, By The Water Studio helps clients clarify their messaging, visual identity, social presence, and overall brand direction in a way that feels polished, human, and deeply personal. The result is more than beautiful branding: it’s a cohesive system that reduces decision fatigue, attracts the right audience, and helps founders show up consistently with clarity and ease. 

You want it done right? You need By The Water Studio. Contact Althea!!

Thea helped me turn an inconsistent online presence into a thoughtful, strategy-rooted brand identity. The final brand book exceeded my expectations and made my marketing so much easier. 10/10 recommend!

— Owner, Dexterity Hand Therapy

Thea thoughtfully translated our established business into a brand identity that reflects our roots, who we are, and where we’re headed. Her calm guidance made the process seamless, and the brand guide is something we’ll use for years.

— Owner, Earth+Sky

In the fifth year of my third venture, I faced challenges in client engagement. Althea’s expertise in branding and approach with modules and hand-on exercise were pivotal in helping me communicate my strengths and scale effectively.

— Lucy Palacios, Entrepreneur

After working with Althea, I had such clarity understanding how the company's values navigate north star of my business! Instead of rambling around, asking if this strategy is good enough, I can always refer back to its values and mission. 

— Jess Velasco, Entrepreneur

The branding workshop provided a clear and insightful direction for our brand. The content was well-structured, helping us better understand our brand’s potential. Recommended for anyone looking to strengthen their brand identity. 

— Dorothy Chou, Entrepreneur