Our Story
Unlock Collective is where creativity meets purpose in empowering small businesses and entrepreneurs. As a queer-owned and operated creative design and consulting agency, we're fostering a movement of authentic, sustainable entrepreneurship.
We may have the most redundant founder story of all time. We met at a job that we both despised. We gave our all to someone else’s dream, but because we weren’t able to make the decisions that would have truly helped that company thrive, all we could do was watch from the sidelines. We were ready to break free and see the impacts of our work when we were in charge. And girl, we’ve never looked back.
Our driving force for creating Unlock Collective was seeing the passionate dreamers who wanted to share their gift with the world but struggled with the business and marketing side of things. When working with countless businesses over the last decade, we made a powerful observation: in a world where capitalism and big businesses often overshadow small businesses- our community of entrepreneurs needed allies who truly understand their challenges.
Our economic system is not built for these types of visionaries, and yet they persevere. We wanted to step in with clarity and guidance for all the things that felt overwhelming or unreachable. Woven into our work with clients, we will always advocate for building sustainable practices and building human connection as foundations for resilience.
We believe everyone brings their special magic to the world, which is why we champion community over competition. The only way to thrive in this late-stage capitalistic landscape is to build networks of support.
We are fierce cheerleaders for the entrepreneurs of the world. Running a business is a massive undertaking—and most of us feel that we have to do it ALL (you don’t have to, btw). It's especially challenging while juggling life's demands, and even more so for those from marginalized communities. Which is why our approach to each client is unique with recognition of your reality.
We embrace the beautiful spectrum of neurodiversity. No two brains work alike, yet many consultants and other marketers offer cookie-cutter solutions. From our first meeting, we strive to learn about our clients on a deep level so we can actually offer solutions that will work and will be long lasting.
We truly adore what we do. Getting to hear about how we genuinely change and help our fellow humans thrive is our joy. Our clients get more than a temporary consultant or quick project—we truly become an invested partner in their success.
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Polly Bilchuk
She/Her
Co-Owner, Founder
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Oliver Dinero
They/Them
Co-Owner, Founder