About Velophant
Velophant was designed for doers — small business owners, solo entrepreneurs, and service providers (looking at you RMTs, chiropractors, personal trainers, psychotherapists) who followed their passion into business but didn’t get a manual on marketing, business strategy, or how to grow.
We’ve been in your shoes. That’s why we created Velophant: to simplify the how-to of running and building a business. We combine big-picture strategy and hands-on, practical execution, paired with personal growth coaching. Because who you show up as outside of business always follows you into business.
Whether you’re just starting out or getting ready to scale, we are here to help you act and think BIG about your business.
Velophant founder
Hi, I’m Malina Kaija, two-time start-up founder and seasoned marketer with over a decade of experience launching businesses, building brands, and coaching fellow entrepreneurs.
Why work with me? I’ve lived it.
My last business grew from nothing to a six million dollar business in six years. Our second year of business COVID hit and we managed to triple our revenue.
Because I have been in your shoes - I will never be the consultant that leaves you with a concept you have no clue how to execute. I work with you to build a business and marketing plan and teach you how to bring that plan to life.
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My team had the pleasure of working with Malina during an important stage for Rock Solid. Malina has an incredible gift for helping brands find their true story and bring it to life in the market. She took the time to really listen and to understand not just what we do, but who we are and why we exist. Malina then guided us in aligning our messaging and presence in a way that feels authentic and inspiring. Malina’s approach is thoughtful, clear, and encouraging. She challenged us to think bigger, and gave us practical ways to share our story so it resonates with the people we want to reach. Any team that wants to connect more deeply with their audience and lead with purpose would be lucky to have Malina in their corner.
—Paul Gardner, President, Rock Solid
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Malina is the rare combination of creative and strategic thinker. She has an ability to artfully push you outside your comfort zone and see the possibility and reward that lies on the other side. And she makes it fun and keeps it authentic! Working on our brand platform and creative expression of it was an example of all of this in action. And a true pleasure! Thanks for leading with brains and heart!
—Sepideh Morshedizadeh, VP Marketing, Mattamy Homes
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Working with Malina was transformative for our recruitment campaign strategy. Her exceptional ability to analyze creative work through a strategic business lens led us to completely pivot our approach – resulting in a 200% improvement in results. What sets her apart is her thorough research combined with years of expertise and the confidence to challenge conventional thinking. She doesn't just solve problems; she reframes them to uncover hidden opportunities. For organizations seeking to align creative execution with business strategy, Malina is an invaluable partner and trusted advisor.
—Tricia Gadsden, Head of Brand & Marketing, Nav Canada