Taking Brands & Businesses to Elegant New Heights

T. Parlour Agency is a marketing and strategy consultancy, delivering bespoke solutions for clients. We partner with lifestyle and consumer brands to identify marketing and growth opportunities and turn them into business strategies. Our focus on leadership, marketing strategy, collaboration, team performance and scale gets brands noticed and attracts new customers.

Kristen Palmer Bastian, Founder

Kristen is a dynamic and influential marketing leader, known for her talent in driving brand growth through innovative ideas, data-driven insights, creativity​ and expertise.

With over 20 years of experience, Kristen has led organizations and scaled marketing initiatives at Amazon, while also expanding brand portfolios in the Consumer Packaged Goods sector. She has delivered billions of dollars in incremental revenue through large-scale marketing strategies, launched affiliate and influencer programs, created celebrity partnerships, expanded social communities to millions of followers and built high-impact marketing teams.

She has a passion for mentoring and developing talent. Kristen’s superpowers are: Vision for the Future, Inspiration & Influence, Championing Teams, Building Trust & Rapport and Creating Community.

Known as Kiki to family and friends, she is a rescue dog mom, oldest sister, fancy aunt, best friend, fashion lover and yoga teacher. Kristen serves on the Board of Directors of the West Seattle Business Improvement Area, chairing the Marketing Committee. She has an MBA from Rutgers Business School and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Connecticut.

Consulting Services

  • CMO & Brand Builder

    Fractional & Interim CMO: Strategy, Brand Management, Budgeting & Forecasting, KPIs & Reporting, Team & Agency Leadership

    Growth Advisor: Expert Guidance Focused on Planning Your Brand’s Path to Growth

  • C-Suite Coach & Advisor

    Centered On: Marketing Org Structure, Team Performance & Effectiveness, Talent Development, Business Challenges, Leadership Coaching, Writing for Business, Executive Presence, Scaling Marketing Programs

  • Career Mentor

    1:1 Mentoring: Identifying & Harnessing Your Superpowers, Moving to an Expansive Mindset, Leading Teams, Career Shifts, Entrepreneurship

    Resume Workshops & Interview Preparation: Specializing in the Behavioral-Based Approach & STAR Answer Format

Empowering leaders and teams to transform their brand

vision and ways of working to fuel long-term growth 

Parlour Sessions

What is a Parlour Session?

A Parlour Session is an intimate, informal gathering or performance, typically held in a cozy, private space. The goal is to create a personal, relaxed experience that fosters connection and growth.

This spirit of intimacy and connection is the foundation of Parlour Sessions:

Brand Strategy - Half day, full day, or custom length workshops created specifically for your brand’s needs.

Career Evolution - Mentoring program designed for those ready to embrace their unique strengths and craft a career that aligns with their authentic self.

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  • Kristen brought a sense of trust and reliability to every interaction, making the process enjoyable and effective. Her enthusiasm and passion for what she does is top notch and her commitment to our success never wavered. She felt like an extension of our team and truly cared about our goals. Kristen’s guidance helped us navigate the complexities of launching on Amazon while ensuring our marketing strategies were aligned and impactful.

    Klair McDermott, Founder & Creative Director, Floral Compass

  • "The relationship with T. Parlour and Kristen was the only time I've worked with a consultant that felt like a true partnership. She was an extension of the in-house team who added significant strategy expertise and executional firepower to what we were able to accomplish."

    Dara Burke, VP, Marketing

  • “Kristen makes strategy come to life: honored to have worked alongside her as a PR partner and see first-hand her impeccable brand marketing strategy, planning, and most importantly her precise and successful execution, which resulted in sales goals achieved, new clients captured and growth in brand awareness.”

    Megan Swartz Gellert, Founder, Slice PR & Events

  • "My brand has gotten stronger, my assets are more solid, and I feel more confident in running social media sales since working with Kristen. She has such an upbeat and friendly attitude, so much experience in this field, and made me feel really comfortable during the process."

    Jennifer Ament, Multi-Media Artist

  • "I highly recommend T. Parlour Agency, led by Kristen Palmer Bastian, for their exceptional ability to elevate brands and drive business growth. Kristen's extensive industry knowledge and strategic marketing campaigns impressed me during our collaboration."

    Jamie Hunt, Founder & CEO, Fast Penny Spirits

The Inspiration

Our namesake is “T” Parlour, a women’s clothing store founded by my mom, grandmother and godmother (photo: ribbon cutting ceremony, 1972).

Carrying this name forward is a recognition of the women who have and always will inspire me.

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Want to connect?

We would love to learn about your brand’s needs! Please drop T. Parlour Agency a note to kick off the conversation.