Tara Shanahan
Founder, Intuitive Space // Concrete Cowgirl
Brand Strategy • Marketing • Websites • Business Operations • SEO • Creative Direction
Chicago, IL | Works Remotely | 5 Years in Business
About Tara
Running a creative business requires more than great ideas—it requires someone who can help bring those ideas into the world in a way that feels authentic, sustainable, and aligned.
That's where Tara comes in.
Through Intuitive Space, Tara partners with creative entrepreneurs to bridge the gap between vision and execution. Working at the intersection of strategy, creative direction, marketing, websites, and business operations, she helps business owners simplify the behind-the-scenes work so they can focus on what they do best.
Rather than relying on one-size-fits-all formulas, Tara believes every business has its own rhythm. Her approach combines thoughtful strategy with intuition, helping clients uncover what already works, remove unnecessary complexity, and build businesses that feel genuinely like their own.
Best Fit
Tara loves working with creative business owners who have a strong vision but are ready for a trusted collaborator to help organize ideas, refine direction, and create momentum.
Her clients often come to her feeling overwhelmed by marketing, websites, systems, or the countless decisions that come with running a business. Together, they determine what matters most and build a plan that supports both the business and the person behind it.
Services
Brand Strategy
Creative Direction
Marketing Strategy
Website Design
SEO
Business Operations & Systems
Business Strategy
Virtual Assistance & Ongoing Business Support
Signature Services
Intuitive Business Strategy
Big-picture planning, business strategy sessions, and intuitive guidance that helps clarify where your business is headed.
Creative Direction & Digital Presence
Websites, social strategy, content, launches, email marketing, and creating a cohesive brand experience.
Business Operations & Systems
Behind-the-scenes systems, workflows, software transitions, customer experience, and operational improvements that make running your business easier.
What Makes Tara Different
Tara believes successful businesses aren't built by following someone else's blueprint.
She looks at each business holistically—combining strategic thinking with intuition to uncover opportunities, simplify decisions, and create systems that support long-term growth. Her philosophy is simple: trust what makes your business unique, then build around it.
Education & Specialties
15+ years experience working with small businesses
BBA in Strategic Design & Management from Parsons School of Design
Trained in Astrology, Reiki, Matrix of Destiny, and Tarot
These tools allow Tara to blend practical business strategy with intuitive guidance, creating a unique experience for founders looking for both clarity and action.
Favorite Advice
"Get it in writing. Contracts create clarity."
Tara also reminds clients that they are not their business. Separating your identity from your business can create the clarity needed to make better decisions and uncover new opportunities.
A Few Fun Things
Favorite small business: Txatxa Club
Current drink order: Iced Chai Latte with oat milk
Favorite book: Just Kids
Favorite movie: Party Girl
Something you might not know: Tara has been DJing since she was 16 years old and even DJed alongside her dad in Tokyo.