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Work spaces, Thinking spaces, 

Enrichment spaces, Leadership 

development spaces.

Creating Spaces for 
Growth and Thought

Work spaces, Thinking spaces, Enrichment Spaces, 
Leadership Development spaces.

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MEET OUR PRINCIPAL PHRIE

She is a artistic researcher, entrepreneur, and yoga teacher based in Cincinnati, OH. Her personal and professional platform is grounded in holistic community development, meaning she helps build communities from the inside-out while seamlessly weaving together wellness, justice, and urban planning advocacy.

She has been nationally recognized by the American Institute of Architects as a Design Justice Advocate and by Next City as a 2018 Vanguard Fellow. You can find Phrie dismantling white supremacy and the powers that be through leading civic initiatives, marketing & engagement consulting, teaching yoga, riding bikes, building parks, spreading awareness of the built environment, serving on advisory committees, and things in between.

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Training and Speaking

Tailored training programs focused on leadership, community development, environmental design, and advocacy.

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Training and Speaking

Tailored training programs focused on leadership, community development, environmental design, and advocacy.

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Consulting

Strategic consulting to help

organizations navigate sustainability, eco-tourism, and spatial justice.

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Consulting

Strategic consulting to help

organizations navigate sustainability, eco-tourism, and spatial justice.

The Meaning Behind Valley Folk Studios

Inspired by ancient river valley societies, Valley Folk Studios is a reflection of how the environment shapes our ways of life—our societies, economies, and cultures.

At Valley Folk Studios, we draw inspiration from the ancient societies that thrived along river valleys. These societies 

were deeply connected to the natural world, relying on the 

land and water for sustenance, shelter, and community. 

They remind us that the environment is not just a 

backdrop to our lives, but a central force that influences 

how we live, work, and interact with one another.

Our Name, Our Purpose

Valley Folk Studios serves as a tribute to these ancient 

communities and their lasting impact on the way we build and sustain our modern societies. Just as rivers carved 

paths through landscapes, shaping the civilizations that 

emerged alongside them, we at Valley Folk Studios aim to 

create spaces that are shaped by and responsive to the 

environment around us.

At Valley Folk Studios, we draw inspiration from the ancient societies that thrived 

along river valleys. These societies were 

deeply connected to the natural world, 

relying on the land and water for 

sustenance, shelter, and community. They remind us that the environment is not just a backdrop to our lives, but a central force 

that influences how we live, work, and 

interact with one another.

Our Name, Our Purpose

Valley Folk Studios serves as a tribute to 

these ancient communities and their 

lasting impact on the way we build and 

sustain our modern societies. Just as rivers carved paths through landscapes, shaping the civilizations that emerged alongside 

them, we at Valley Folk Studios aim to 

create spaces that are shaped by and 

responsive to the environment around us.

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About the Practice

Valley Folk Studios explores the connections between sustainable development, place, 

and belonging. We believe that humans and the environment are deeply intertwined, and our 

projects reflect this understanding.

A Holistic Approach

Our practice combines creativity, mindfulness, and community development. From sustainable spaces to leadership 

development, we approach each project holistically—drawing from art, economics, and yoga to balance 

efficiency with effectiveness.

Responsive and Evolving

VFS adapts to the times while staying grounded in the timeless connection between people and nature. Whether 

through training, consulting, or speaking, our goal is to create meaningful, lasting impacts on how we think and interact with the world.

About the Practice

At Valley Folk Studios, our work explores 

the connections between sustainable 

development, place, and belonging. We believe that humans and the 

environment are deeply intertwined, and our projects reflect this understanding.

A Holistic Approach

Our practice combines creativity, 

mindfulness, and community developmen. From sustainable spaces to leadership development, we approach each project 

holistically—drawing from art, economics, 

and yoga to balance efficiency with 

effectiveness.

Responsive and Evolving

VFS adapts to the times while staying 

grounded in the timeless connection 

between people and nature. Whether

through training, consulting, or speaking, our goal is to create meaningful, lasting 

impacts on how we think and interact 

with the world.

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SERVICES

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