■Reviews

Read what our clients say.

Each review on this page comes from a founder or professional who worked with Stella 1:1. Read the short versions here, then the full reviews below.

Her keen eye for design and branding truly sets her apart.
William McKinnon1:1 mentoring for 8 months
She was so passionate, open, honest, and completely invested in my own success.
Amritha Mani1:1 mentoring
She's tough but friendly, and she has an incredible eye for detail.
Elie Venezky1:1 mentoring
My session with Stella was exceptionally informative and truly inspiring.
Katya Az1:1 mentoring
Stella delivered exceptional clarity on how to elevate my brand’s visual identity.
Vanessa Cheung1:1 mentoring
Her incredible experience in the field provided us with no-nonsense, practical feedback on improving our platform.
Min H1:1 mentoring

Stella has been an incredible mentor, and I’m deeply grateful for her guidance. She played a crucial role in helping me refine my brand and website, steering me from a path that wasn’t yielding results to one that is far more effective. Stella’s transparency, professionalism, kindness, and genuine care for my design journey were evident in every interaction. Her keen eye for design and branding truly sets her apart—she understands what it takes to create a compelling personal brand. I’m fortunate to have worked with her and am excited about continuing our collaboration in the future.

William McKinnon
1:1 mentoring for 8 months · September 2024

Stella is a superstar!! I loved our conversation, she was so passionate, open, honest, and completely invested in my own success. It felt incredible to discuss a range of topics with her on this call related to my landing page, conversions, etc. I’ll definitely be booking in another slot with her – highly recommend if you’re looking for a no-bullshit, warm, and all-in mentor for your startup. Thank you Stella! x

Amritha Mani
1:1 mentoring · March 2023

My session with Stella was exceptionally informative and truly inspiring. She offered plenty of go-to-market strategies and tactics, all rooted in her rich experience of e-commerce. Stella’s approachable and engaging manner made the conversation not just enlightening but also very enjoyable. I wholeheartedly recommend her for anyone in need of comprehensive and practical market and design insights.

Katya Az
1:1 mentoring · December 2023

Stella is knowledgable, thorough, and incredibly helpful. We went through my website and landing page, and she gave me both big picture and granular details on what was working, what wasn’t, and how it could be improved. She’s tough but friendly, and she has an incredible eye for detail. I got a lot of great information in a short time. I highly recommend a session with her.

Elie Venezky
1:1 mentoring · January 2023

Stella delivered exceptional clarity on how to elevate my brand’s visual identity. Her strategic insights and practical feedback were both precise and impactful.

Vanessa Cheung
1:1 mentoring · November 2025

Loved the hands-on approach Stella offered! Got some great feedback I can start working on.

Tenicia van Aalten
1:1 mentoring · February 2023

Amazing info and insight on the issue I was facing for my app

Mohamad Hamsho
1:1 mentoring · May 2024

Working with Stella Guan was eye-opening for our up-skilling platform. As the founder of Path Unbound, a leading UI/UX academy, Stella brings a wealth of knowledge. Her incredible experience in the field provided us with no-nonsense, practical feedback on improving our platform. She also offered valuable advice on expanding our offerings. Her insights were clear and actionable. If you need expert guidance and honest advice in business or design, I highly recommend working with Stella. She’s a fantastic mentor and I really enjoyed our conversation! ✨

Min H
1:1 mentoring · August 2024
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