our story 

We nurture radical possibilities.

The Nest is a cultural strategy project that amplifies radical imagination by producing, practicing, and promoting collective power and belonging.

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We develop Cultural Strategies by investing in social relations, economic systems and imagination with our clients, community, and creatives.

The Nest celebrates dreamers building the skills that will serve us today, and in a more liberated, just, and thriving future.

We are a strategic consulting agency building containers for communities to flourish.

We guide organizations, boards, and community collectives through complex transitions, helping you align sustainably and strategically. From producing immersive conferences to designing inclusive brand strategy, we facilitate your vision and operationalize the results.

When it is time to bring the strategy to life, Woven Studios acts as our in-house creative engine—partnering with you through inclusive design, branding, and marketing .

what we do!

An illustration of a cactus with three flowers blooming on top, featuring green stems with black spots and long white spines. The flowers are white with orange centers.

how we move!

Two women hugging and smiling in a kitchen, one with dark curly hair wearing a yellow striped dress, and the other with long curly hair wearing a white top and dark green pants.
Woman in colorful floral and animal print jacket sitting at a wooden table with a laptop, drawing on a piece of paper with various cutouts, in a room with green walls and a window.
Two women smiling and posing together outdoors, one wearing a yellow skirt with a sheer top and the other in blue jeans and a beige top, standing against a wooden wall and surrounded by plants.
Two people working together outdoors on a printing or screen printing project surrounded by lush green plants and trees.

who we are!

Group of eight diverse friends smiling outdoors on a sunny day with green trees in background.
A woman with dark skin and curly hair standing in a cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, smiling and wearing a yellow and white striped dress. She has sunglasses on her head and jewelry, with a joyful expression.
Illustration of a prickly pear cactus with a blooming flower on top, colored in orange and outlined in black.
Illustration of a tall, green saguaro cactus with three arms and white spines.

The Nest is a Black, Queer, Woman-owned business that is led by a team of BIPOC and Queer designers, producers, strategists, and dreamers. Our California-rooted team maintains deep relationships across the country and draws inspiration from across the globe.

Founded in 2022, Leigh Robbie Gaymon-Jones launched The Nest as a home for creativity, possibility, and belonging. She is honored to carry that work forward today alongside the dreamiest dream team of creatives.

Illustration of a blue cactus with white flowers and brown centers, set against a black background.