OUR STORY
Built for Brands Ready to Move with purpose.
Forgehaus is where strategy, storytelling, culture, systems, and execution meet.
Why ForgeHaus Exists
Forgehaus was created from the belief that brands and organizations need more than good ideas — they need strategy, structure, visibility, and momentum.
Founded by Kimberly Moore and TeShayla Coates, forgehaus brings together two experienced communications, marketing, events, and brand strategy leaders with complementary strengths, shared values, and a passion for helping purpose-driven organizations grow with intention.
STRATEGY
STORYTELLING
CULTURE
SYSTEMS
EXECUTION
THE EXPERIENCE BEHIND FORGEHAUS
Two Leaders. One Shared Vision.
With backgrounds in communications, marketing, events, brand strategy, entertainment, public relations, and digital, we bring a unique blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
TeShayla Coates —
Strategy, visibility, and digital infrastructure.
Before joining forces, TeShayla founded Coates Communications in 2015, providing branding, marketing, web design, social media, public relations, and strategic communications support for businesses, nonprofits, and community-centered organizations.
Her work has supported organizations in building stronger public visibility, clearer messaging, digital infrastructure, and community-centered campaigns.
Marquis Who's Who
TeShayla is also a recipient of the Marquis Who’s Who Humanitarian Award and has been inducted into Marquis Who’s Who, a publication and professional recognition platform that has included notable leaders across business, government, entertainment, philanthropy, and public service.
Kimberly Moore —
Culture, communications, and experiential leadership.
Kimberly Moore is the Founding Principal and Managing Partner of Sankofa Lab, where she brings decades of experience across entertainment, communications strategy, public relations, event production, cultural storytelling, and brand development.
Her career includes more than 13 years with the Motown Historical Museum, where she helped preserve the legacy of the Motown Sound as Operations Manager.
Select Organizations
Kim has also consulted for and managed projects connected to major cultural, entertainment, educational, and corporate organizations, including the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Chicago State University, Arista Records, Evander Holyfield, Gerald Levert, and the City of Detroit.
WHY FORGEHAUS
More Than Marketing.
A Stronger Foundation.
The name forgehaus reflects what we do. We help shape, refine, and build strong foundations for brands, campaigns, and organizations. We believe great work is forged with strategy, creativity, discipline, and purpose.
STRATEGY
Clear plans for real impact
CREATIVITY
Ideas that move people
DISCIPLINE
Systems that support growth
PURPOSE
Work that creates lasting chnage
OUR APPROACH
We Think Beyond Surface-Level Marketing.
We help organizations think through the full journey — what people see, what they feel, what they understand, how they engage, and what action they take next.
- Brand Strategy
- Market Activation
- Communications Planning
- Media and Public Relations
- Digital Presence
- Community Engagement
- Events and Experiential Strategy
- Growth Systems
Faith at the Foundation
Our faith is not a slogan — it is the foundation that guides how we make decisions, serve clients, build partnerships, and steward opportunities.
We believe business should be done with integrity, excellence, and wisdom. We value honest communication, thoughtful strategy, responsible leadership, and work that honors both people and vision.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Purpose should shape the way we build.
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We believe strategy creates confidence.
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We believe storytelling builds connection.
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We believe systems protect growth.
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We believe visibility should lead to impact.
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We believe purpose-driven organizations deserve excellent execution.
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We believe the right partnership can help a vision move from idea to influence.
Forgehaus exists to help organizations build the strategy, presence, and systems they need to grow with intention.
We do not just help brands look better. We help them move better, communicate better, and build stronger foundations for what comes next.