James Kerti
PORTLAND based AUTHOR & BUSINESS CONSULTANT
I’m a writer and poet whose work explores self-trust, emotional resilience, and the way memory shapes us.
My debut collection, Unfolding Love: Poems for Tender Hearts, is a lantern-lit invitation for anyone learning to navigate the soft, uncertain places where love has left or changed shape.
You can follow my work on Instagram, Threads, and Substack.
In addition to writing poetry and prose, I work as an online business consultant for creatives and mission-driven organizations. My path has taken many unexpected turns, from basketball scouting to public service.
To learn more about working with me, check out my studio The Indigo Bloom.
To check in on what I’m up to, head over to my Now page.
May I be the tiniest nail in the house of the universe, tiny but useful.
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Here’s what a few past clients have said about working with me…
As a writer, James quickly became someone we trust to write in our voice. He even co-authored the nearly 100,000-word tarot section that we had been dreaming of adding to our website!
He's a valuable integrator and project manager that we know we can rely on with our seven-figure business's crucial revenue-generating operations, including our book launches, courses and digital ads.
James has basically become an extra lobe of The AstroTwins' brain. 🧠
Bestselling Authors & Astrologers for ELLE Magazine
I always look forward to our communications — he’s not only a seasoned professional, he’s always upbeat and is a wonderful human being.
(And his cat Delilah has consistently earned the coveted “Furry Consultant of the Month” Award.) 🐱
I really really really love how James keeps me updated. It’s like the most delicious thing in the world to be able to see exactly where everything is at. I don’t ever need to follow up with him and I’m so grateful. It frees me up to do so much more in my life and in my business. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
It didn’t matter what he needed to do, whether it was strategic planning, research, film or market analysis, or something else. He always impressed me with his creativity, resourcefulness, and ability to deliver on a tight deadline.
In a highly competitive industry where information is currency, I knew I could count on his work and his discretion. James made a big difference.
Denver Nuggets
2009 NBA Executive of the Year
To that end, I’ve been exceedingly lucky to work with James Kerti, who has performed research for me in ways I could not have imagined. Time after time, James has discovered hidden gems, uncovered unlikely tunnels and passageways, leveraged his own creativity and curiosity to expand stories and give them added dimensions.
His eagerness to work hard and go beyond the call of duty – continuously – makes him invaluable. I can’t recommend him highly enough.
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