Let’s Outsmart the Ordinary.

Creative strategy for brands that move with intention.

At fwd Thinking Consulting, I help businesses and creatives build smarter, more meaningful foundations for growth. My approach blends strategic insight with creative clarity to help brands find their rhythm, refine their message, and operate with confidence.

Every project starts with understanding your goals, your challenges, and your potential. From there, I craft strategies and systems that are tailored, thoughtful, and designed to last.

I believe progress should feel as good as it looks. When creativity and structure work in harmony, brands evolve naturally and success becomes sustainable.

Guided by Intention

Each value is part of how I work and how I connect with clients. Together, they define the experience of building something great.

  • I bring curiosity and originality to every project, finding unexpected ways to solve challenges and keep ideas moving forward.

  • I adapt quickly and think on my feet. Change is part of the process, and I treat it as an opportunity to refine and evolve.

  • I believe in clarity, honesty, and follow-through. Trust is the foundation of every partnership.

  • The work should matter. I focus on outcomes that create momentum and lasting value.

  • Partnership fuels progress. I work side by side with my clients to build ideas that feel shared and personal.

  • Every detail counts. I approach each project with intention, focus, and respect for the bigger picture.

Meet Emely Virta

Founder & Principal of FWD Thinking

“Helping brands grow with purpose and ease.”

I’ve always been fascinated by how people connect to brands, ideas, and each other. That curiosity shaped fwd Thinking Consulting, where I help businesses grow through strategy that feels personal, creative, and lasting.

With a background in Public Relations and more than twelve years of experience across brand strategy, communications, and community growth, I bring a grounded yet imaginative approach to business development. My work lives at the intersection of creativity and structure, helping brands evolve with clarity, purpose, and originality.

I’ve partnered with clients in wellness, hospitality, retail, real estate, and nonprofit development. Every project is rooted in collaboration, emotional intelligence, and attention to detail that turns strong ideas into systems that actually work.

At fwd Thinking Consulting, I align innovative strategy with human connection, curating resources and relationships that create lasting impact. The goal is always the same: to build something that not only succeeds but feels right.