Ground who you are…Rise into what’s next.

A calm, intentional space in downtown Fort Lauderdale for reflection, courage, and leadership, from the inside out.

Anchor & Ascent Studio

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Whatever you're building, we're here to help you take the first step with confidence.

“Grit is built when we doubt ourselves most—and choose to show up anyway.”

Anchor & Ascent Studio exists for people who feel capable, thoughtful, and ready for what’s next—but not quite anchored in how to get there. This is a space to slow down, reconnect with who you are, and build the courage to move forward with clarity.

…We’ll meet you there

FOUNDER’S STORY

A woman sitting on a beige armchair, looking at the camera and smiling. She has dark hair tied back, pierced ears with earrings, and is wearing a light-colored blouse with a patterned scarf. The background shows a side table with potted plants, a smartphone, and a lamp, a gray sofa with patterned cushions, and wall art with a vase holding pink flowers.

Marsha Hilton is a mindset, leadership, and career development coach with a Master’s degree in Psychology, a background in career development, and years of experience creating spaces where people feel welcomed, supported, and seen.

Before coaching, Marsha built a career in hospitality—an industry rooted in presence, care, and understanding what people need before they can articulate it themselves. That sensibility carries through every aspect of Anchor & Ascent, where environment is as intentional as the guidance offered.

Anchor & Ascent was born from both professional experience and personal insight. After navigating a major life transition herself, Marsha became acutely aware of a gap that existed between traditional support systems. There were places to work, places to talk, and places to be entertained—but very few spaces designed for people navigating life’s in-between chapters: not broken, not starting from zero, but quietly recalibrating who they are and what comes next.

Whether someone is charting a new direction in their career, rebuilding life after loss, or finally allowing themselves to pursue a long-deferred dream, Marsha’s work centers on helping people reconnect with their inner compass before making their next move.

Anchor & Ascent reflects what she needed—and couldn’t find—a calm, non-clinical space that blends psychology-informed guidance, reflection, and community. A place where clarity can emerge without pressure, and courage can be rebuilt one steady step at a time.

Reconnect with who you are

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Pause is not failure

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Doubt doesn't mean stop

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Build grit quietly

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Reconnect with who you are · Pause is not failure · Doubt doesn't mean stop · Build grit quietly ·

THE STUDIO

Anchor & Ascent Studio is a physical space—part lounge, part workshop room—created for those moments when life asks you to slow down before moving forward.

Designed for the in-between chapter, the studio serves individuals who feel capable yet unanchored as they navigate identity shifts, career changes, leadership growth, or major life transitions. Here, a pause is not failure—it’s often the doorway to clarity. Doubt doesn’t mean stop.

If you need time away from your usual environments—to explore inner thoughts, give voice to aspirations, declutter the mind, and reconnect with what feels steady—this space was created for you. A place to find perspective, accountability, and a sense of tether as you step into new circumstances.

Guided by the philosophy “Ground who you are. Rise into what’s next,” Anchor & Ascent offers psychology-informed workshops, coaching, a reflective lounge, curated books, and a small café in a calm, welcoming environment—one designed to feel supportive, intentional, and familiar, like a living room should.

What Anchor & Ascent Is Not

  • Not therapy

  • Not coworking

  • Not a quick fix.

What Anchor & Ascent offers:

  • Community

    A supportive membership for those navigating transitions—offering consistency, connection, and accountability as you ground yourself and move toward what’s next.

  • Individual Coaching

    One-on-one guidance for individuals ready to explore patterns, build inner resilience, and align intrinsic values with the external goals they’re working toward.

  • Workshops

    Psychology-informed group experiences focused on emotional intelligence, reframing inner narratives, attachment awareness, and the soft skills that strengthen confidence, clarity, and decision-making.

  • Leadership Lab

    The Leadership Lab offers group and 1:1 coaching for professionals navigating growth and increased responsibility. We support leaders in strengthening self-awareness, communication, and emotional intelligence to lead with clarity and confidence. Leadership isn’t built through tactics alone—it begins within. Inner work → outer leadership.