Put simply this business is a major generator of community arts and arts education in Issaquah. They are challenging the norm and taking risk. I admire their tenacity and I'm refreshed by their dedication to the arts. As an artist myself I have greatly benefited from their affordable business development support services for artists. We need more people and businesses like Happy Time Studio in Issaquah!

- Mick Holsbeke, Creator, Clown, Producer

(The girls) are now recording this song, and trying to make it into a video. We are impressed and would like to say thank you for instructing them on guitar skills and everything related creative activities. They enjoyed the summer camps! Thanks!

- Parent of music and art summer campers, 2024

SUCCESS…yes, caps means shouting!  Since working with Ali, our foundation has received two grants to date; in one case, we asked for $5K and were awarded quadruple that amount!  Ali has been thoughtful, candid, and thorough in starting the process and editing our grant drafts later.   As recommended by Ali, building the Case for Support document was a critical piece.  The grant awards to date are a perfect example of the type of outcomes when alignment, message, and relationships are taken seriously.  Thank you, Ali.

- Susan Walker, ChangeUp Foundation Board Secretary

Ali was great to work with; responsive and a clear communicator.  Ali went above and beyond to work with me to coordinate a team activity; I was impressed with the preparation and the effort that went into designing activities around my goals for the team. Some of the comments I heard my team make: “This is the coolest team activity I’ve ever done,” and “I’ve never done anything like this before - I love it!” The best part is everyone had something to bring back to the office, individually, and a group project that will hang in the office and be quite the conversation starter.  Thanks for everything Happy Time Studio! 

- Christy Hightower, Associate Director, Commercial Real Estate